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Putt-Putt Pandemonium: When America Lost Its Mind Over Mini Golf

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s family entertainment, arcade mini golf boom, Don Clayton putt putt founder, mini golf history, miniature golf franchise history, professional putters association, putt putt fun center history, putt putt golf 1980s, retro arcade culture, vintage putt putt signage0 comment

The phenomenon traces back to Don Clayton, who founded Putt-Putt Golf Courses of America in 1954 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Clayton wasn’t impressed with the goofy windmills and gimmicks of early mini-golf. He wanted something different—a skill-based game. So he built: It was mini-golf… but treated like a serious sport. By the time the 1980s rolled around, Putt-Putt had evolved from simple courses into full-blown entertainment hubs. What fueled the explosion: By the ‘80s and early ‘90s, Putt-Putt wasn’t just golf—it was: Birthday parties, first dates, Little League hangouts, and…

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1998 G.I. Joe Figures Ranked — Better Than You Remember?

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, We rank all of the G.I. Joe figures released in 1998! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

Daisy Dukes & Hidden Depths: The Untold Story of Catherine Bach

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1970s TV icons, Catherine Bach biography, Catherine Bach career, Catherine Bach facts, Catherine Bach fashion influence, Catherine Bach then and now, Catherine Bach young photos, Daisy Duke actress, Daisy Dukes origin, Dukes of Hazzard cast0 comment

Before Fame: A Star in the MakingBefore she became a pop culture icon, Catherine Bach was far from an overnight success. Born Catherine Bachman in Warren, Ohio, and raised partly in California, she came from a creatively rich background—her mother was of Mexican descent, and her great-grandfather reportedly had ties to the famed composer Johann Sebastian Bach. That artistic lineage subtly shaped her early ambitions. Bach studied drama at UCLA but left before graduating to pursue acting opportunities—an early gamble that paid off. In the mid-1970s, she landed small roles,…

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My Out-of-Body Experience Getting a H.I.S.S. HasLab

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figure collecting, Baroness GI Joe Classified, Cobra Commander figure, Cobra HISS tank experience, GI Joe 788 Fire Team, GI Joe classified series, GI Joe collectors, GI Joe Dragonfly HasLab, GI Joe HISS review, GI Joe rare collectibles, GI Joe Rattler HasLab, Hasbro HasLab review, HasLab Cobra HISS Tank, HISS Tank HasLab, HISS Tank unboxing, Techno Viper Classified, toy collecting stories1 Comment

By Destro Designs and Viper Den Studios There are a lot of people who dislike HasLab’s for a few reasons that I actually understand: the price point, the upfront cash, the year-long wait, and the exclusive, snooty feeling of elitism. I get it. Truly, I do. But… they’re so motherf***ing awesome. Just totally awesome. When I started collecting Classifieds in 2024, it was only the H.I.S.S. and Dragonfly. No-brainer which one I wanted. It was running around $500–$600 on Etsy, and I thought, “Eh, I’ll just get some Gridiron stuff.”…

Pack It Up & Roll Out: The Hot Wheels Garage That Traveled With You

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffcollectible Hot Wheels playsets, die cast car playset vintage, Hot Wheels box art vintage, Hot Wheels fold up garage 1979, Hot Wheels Service Center, Hot Wheels Sto and Go, Mattel Hot Wheels history, portable toy garage 1980s, retro toys 1970s Hot Wheels, vintage Hot Wheels playset0 comment

In the late 1970s, Hot Wheels was firing on all cylinders. What started in 1968 as a die-cast car revolution had quickly grown into a full-blown ecosystem of tracks, stunts, and playsets. Among the most memorable innovations was the Sto & Go Service Center, a fold-up garage that perfectly captured the imagination—and practicality—of kids everywhere. Released around 1979, the Sto & Go wasn’t just another accessory—it was a clever response to a real kid problem: how do you take your Hot Wheels collection everywhere? The answer came in the form…

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Now You Know With YorktownJoe – G.I. Joe Classified Legacy Police Officer Review

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro1 Comment

Ah Oh, its the PO PO! G.I. Joe Classified Legacy Police Officer figure Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!

Up, Up, and Pre-Order: INART’s Reeve Superman Takes Flight

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffChristopher Reeve Superman collectible, Clark Kent 1/6 figure, high-end Superman collectible, INART Superman 1978 figure, INART Superman preorder, Queen Studios INART line, Queen Studios Superman 1/6 scale, sixth scale Superman collectible, Superman 1978 figure details, Superman figure accessories, wired cape Superman figure0 comment

Queen Studios has revealed new photos and early details for their upcoming INART Superman (1978) 1/6 scale figure, capturing the legendary look of Christopher Reeve’s Man of Steel. It appears collectors may get flexible display options—either a set featuring both Superman and Clark Kent looks, or a single release packed with interchangeable parts to switch between the two (final details still pending). The figure stands roughly 12 inches tall and is loaded with premium extras, including a wired fabric cape, multiple head sculpts, swappable hairstyles, interchangeable hands, and classic accessories…

The Rise and Fall of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff32nd century Star Trek, Caleb Mir Starfleet Academy, Nahla Ake character, Paramount Plus Star Trek shows, Star Trek, Star Trek Discovery timeline, Star Trek new series review, Star Trek Starfleet Academy, Star Trek YA show, Starfleet Academy cancellation, Starfleet Academy cast, Starfleet Academy plot, Starfleet Academy series, Starfleet cadets story2 Comments

By: R.A. Rayne Starfleet Academy ventured to boldly go where no one has gone before! From the very beginning, Gene Roddenberry and the Star Trek franchise have pushed the boundaries of human imagination and challenged us to explore new frontiers, both in what we see cinematically and in how we live socially. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy carries on this tradition, which may have led to its demise. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is a young adult (YA) space adventure that blends the academic life with the high-stakes action aboard a Starfleet…

Green Team That Never Was: The Lost Eco-Warriors of G.I. Joe!

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro1 Comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the history of G.I.Joe’s unproduced Eco-Warriors figures! Check out the video below and share your thoughts with us in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to ToyKennections channel on YouTube for all of Ken’s latest videos!

1984 G.I. Joe: Dropping Iconic Figures Like It’s Nothing

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1984 G.I. Joe figures, Blowtorch G.I. Joe, Cobra Commander hooded, Duke G.I. Joe, Firefly G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 1984, G.I. Joe Baroness, G.I. Joe nostalgia, Mutt and Junkyard, Roadblock G.I. Joe, Scrap-Iron G.I. Joe, Spirit Iron Knife, Storm Shadow 1984, vintage G.I. Joe toys1 Comment

By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios After being completely bowled over by the Joes I got in 1983, my entire soul was ready for the absolute FIRE that ’84 brought. Legitimately, some of the most recognizable Joes—outside of Snake Eyes, Destro, and Cobra Commander—came out in ’84. The Baroness, Cobra’s Head of Intelligence and muse to Destro, came in with beauty and a whole DON’T MESS WITH ME attitude and voice. She sounded unhinged with that laugh, and her eyes matched it. I snatched her up for sure, along…

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A Bittersweet Farewell and a Bold New Beginning in Toy Design G.I. Joe Classified Says Goodbye to Lenny!

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAction figure collectors, action figure industry, Boss Fight Studio, Collectible figures, GI Joe Classified, GI Joe community, Hasbro careers, Hasbro departure, Spider-Man toy line, toy design legacy, toy designer transition, toy industry news, Transformers design team, YO JOE0 comment

After two decades of creativity and collaboration at Hasbro, a beloved designer bids farewell to an era defined by iconic work on Spider-Man, Transformers, and the groundbreaking G.I. Joe Classified series. Now, with heartfelt gratitude for the community and colleagues who made the journey unforgettable, they step into an exciting new chapter with Boss Fight Studio, ready to build fresh worlds and push creative boundaries. After 20 incredible years, I’m stepping away from Hasbro and onto a new adventure with Boss Fight Studio, a decision that felt right for me…

Pac-Man Fever: The Marketing Juggernaut That’s Not Slowing Down

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s arcade games, classic video games, Gaming History, Namco, Namco arcade classics, Pac-Man, Pac-Man branding, Pac-Man cartoon, Pac-Man cereal, Pac-Man collectibles, Pac-Man Fever, Pac-Man merchandise, Pac-Man nostalgia, Retro Gaming, vintage arcade culture1 Comment

Story by @GIJoeRepairShop Since its release by Namco in 1980, Pac-Man has been a global marketing phenomenon like no other. At its height, there was all manner of Pac-Man merchandise, little of which actually had anything at all to do with playing the video game. You may remember the Saturday morning cartoon, the cereal, the ghost-shaped coin purses to keep your quarters, or even the stickers and posters that were everywhere. As the song says, Pac-Man Fever was “driving [us] crazy!” As an adult, I’ve come to appreciate how enduring…

Steel, Strength, and Sarah Connor: The Unbreakable Legacy of Linda Hamilton

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffactresses with twins in movies, Beauty and the Beast TV series 1987, Dante’s Peak cast, female action stars 90s, James Cameron Linda Hamilton, Linda Hamilton, Linda Hamilton biography, Sarah Connor actress, Terminator 2 cast, Terminator franchise history1 Comment

Few actresses have redefined strength on screen quite like Linda Hamilton. Best known for her iconic role as Sarah Connor in The Terminator franchise, Hamilton carved out a career that blended vulnerability, grit, and a fierce physical presence—long before Hollywood embraced the modern action heroine. Born on September 26, 1956, in Salisbury, Maryland, Hamilton’s early life was marked by both creativity and adversity. Her father passed away when she was just five, and she later revealed she struggled with severe shyness and anxiety growing up. Acting became both an outlet…

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HALF THE BATTLE: Visits FACTS Belgian Comic Con 2026!

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, We visit 2026 FACTS Spring Comic Con ! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

Even As A kid, I Knew, #DestroWasRight

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro1 Comment

By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios The problem with villains is that they always lose. Evil hates being a loser, so it creates scapegoats like Cobra Commander to take the fall under the guise of stupidity and cowardice. So Cobra Commander was forever ruining Cobra’s plans for victory endlessly, by many different avenues—impatience, cowardice, greed, stupidity—all hallmarks of the Commander when he is put in the driver’s seat of a Cobra plan on the doorstep of victory. As if this wasn’t hard enough to watch, episode after episode, I…