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Forging the Future: Inside the G.I. Joe Classified 3D Printing Customs Community

May 12, 2025May 15, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff3D printed GI Joe vehicles, 3D printer for action figures, 3D printing hobby GI Joe, CAD GI Joe Classified, Classified 6 inch scale, custom GI Joe projects, G.I. Joe Classified, GI Joe 3D printing community, GI Joe Classified scale vehicles, GI Joe custom diorama, GI Joe custom figures, GI Joe customizers community, GI Joe DIY toys, GI Joe Facebook customs group, GI Joe fan creations, GI Joe FDM printing, GI Joe STL files, GI Joe vehicle blueprints, Hasbro GI Joe customs, resin printed GI Joe parts0 comment

In the ever-evolving world of G.I. Joe collecting, one of the most exciting and creatively rich corners of the fandom can be found in the G.I. Joe Classified 3D Printing Customs Facebook community. This group has become a hub for innovation, passion, and technical skill as fans bring their dream vehicles, gear, and diorama pieces to life in 1:12 scale — all thanks to the power of 3D printing. The Rise of 3D Customization for G.I. Joe Classified When Hasbro revived the G.I. Joe line in the highly detailed 6-inch…

Guile Takes Flight: Revisiting the Forgotten Street Fighter Heli-Fighter

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1995 GI Joe vehicles, 90s GI Joe history, Dragonfly helicopter GI Joe, GI Joe crossover lines, GI Joe Dragonfly repaint, GI Joe forgotten lines, GI Joe post-1994, GI Joe Street Fighter crossover, GI Joe toy legacy, GI Joe vehicle reviews, Guile GI Joe figure, Hasbro 1995 Street Fighter, Rare GI Joe vehicles, retro GI Joe blog, Street Fighter GI Joe toys, Street Fighter Heli-Fighter, The Outpost GI Joe reviews0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1995 Street Fighter Heli Fighter. This vehicle used the original Dragonfly mold only switching up a few things like the missiles, color, and added a projectile launcher on one of the side fins. Other than that I don’t believe there are any other differences. The vehicle comes with a blue version of Guile? I think this was a strange time in Joe history as the original line had come to an end in 1994, but…

Johnny Quest: The Boy Adventurer Who Changed Saturday Mornings Forever

May 12, 2025May 14, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Johnny Quest was the brainchild of comic book artist Doug Wildey, who was recruited by animation legend Hanna-Barbera to create a more realistic, action-oriented cartoon series. Originally intended to be a licensed adaptation of the radio serial Jack Armstrong, All-American Boy, the licensing deal fell through. Rather than scrap the idea, Wildey retooled the concept into something fresh—and Johnny Quest was born. Wildey’s background in comic book illustration brought a new visual language to television animation. He designed characters with anatomical accuracy and dramatic lighting, more akin to comic books…

Miles Mayhem: The Ruthless Commander Who Could’ve Joined Cobra

May 11, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s cartoon villains, classic MASK toys, GI Joe MASK connection, Hasbro Shared Universe, MASK cartoon villain, MASK comic books, MASK GI Joe crossover, MASK reboot news, MASK vs VENOM, Matt Trakker vs Miles Mayhem, Miles Mayhem backstory, Miles Mayhem betrayal, Miles Mayhem Cobra Commander, Miles Mayhem GI Joe, Miles Mayhem M.A.S.K., VENOM leader Miles Mayhem0 comment

If you grew up in the 1980s watching animated series and playing with action figures, M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) is probably etched into your memory. But while the transforming vehicles and high-tech gadgets stole the show, one man stood behind nearly every act of chaos and villainy—Miles Mayhem. Ruthless, cunning, and always one step away from complete domination, Mayhem was more than just the main villain of M.A.S.K.—he was a master manipulator with loose ties to another iconic ’80s universe: G.I. Joe. The Face of VENOM Miles Mayhem is…

Soul, Chaos & Sunglasses: Why The Blues Brothers Still Hits Like 1980

May 11, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980 pop culture, 1980s movie classics, Aretha Franklin Blues Brothers, best musical comedies, Blues Brothers 1980, Blues Brothers car chase, Blues Brothers review, Carrie Fisher Blues Brothers, Dan Aykroyd Blues Brothers, James Brown Blues Brothers, John Belushi Blues Brothers, John Lennon assassination, Mt St Helens eruption 1980, Pac-Man release 1980, Ray Charles Blues Brothers, retro movie reviews, Ronald Reagan elected 1980, Saturday Night Live movies, The Blues Brothers movie0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith 1980 was a crazy year, Pac-Man was released, Ronald Regan was elected president, John Lennon was assassinated, Mt St Helens erupted and the Saturday Night Live skit The Blues Brothers hit the big screen. What started out as a skit by Dan Aykroyd and the late great John Belushi on SNL in 1978 became a hit with a long time following still popular today. The movie itself was a musical, a comedy, and a road house movie that featured many stars and rising stars of the…

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Answering the Call: The Grit, Wit, and Legacy of The Rockford Files

May 9, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

When The Rockford Files premiered on NBC in 1974, audiences were introduced to a new kind of television detective—one who wasn’t suave, didn’t wear fancy suits, and definitely wasn’t rich. Jim Rockford, played with effortless charm and world-weary wit by James Garner, wasn’t your typical TV private eye. He lived in a trailer on the beach, drove a gold Pontiac Firebird, and preferred to talk his way out of trouble rather than dive into a fistfight. And that was exactly what made him—and the show—so special. Created by Roy Huggins…

Pixels and Platoons: The Untold Story of G.I. Joe on the NES

May 8, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff8-bit G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Atlantis Factor, G.I. Joe NES, G.I. Joe NES trivia, G.I. Joe retro game, G.I. Joe video game history, Hasbro video games, Iku Mizutani composer, KID G.I. Joe development, NES G.I. Joe review, NES run and gun, NES sprite art, Snake Eyes NES, Takehiko Yoko G.I. Joe, Taxan NES games0 comment

In the late 1980s, G.I. Joe was riding high as one of the most recognizable action brands in the world. With a hit animated series, a long-running Marvel comic, and a best-selling toy line from Hasbro, the Real American Hero had conquered television sets and toy aisles alike. But in 1991, G.I. Joe would launch a new offensive — this time in the living rooms of video game fans across North America. The G.I. Joe NES game, developed by the Japanese company KID (Kindle Imagine Develop) and published by Taxan,…

Star Wars The Vintage Collection Streets of Mos Eisley Playset with Jawa

May 6, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Star Wars0 comment

Tatooine’s lawless port was a hive of scum and villainy for rogues, smugglers, and fugitives of all species, and now you can buy it to build out a whole city at home! Display the playset and figure in or out of collectible Kenner-style closed-box packaging with a vintage feel. The included Jawa figure comes with 3 blaster accessories, and the playset comes with several crates for atmosphere – plus the attachable security gatekeeper droid! Ages 4 and up. Star Wars The Vintage Collection Streets of Mos Eisley Playset with Jawa…

Cobra Stun and Childhood Fun: Cruisin’ Through ’86 with G.I. Joe’s Wildest Ride

May 5, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1986 GI Joe vehicles, 80s GI Joe nostalgia, Arise Serpentor Arise, Cobra Commander Stun scene, Cobra Stun cartoon appearance, Cobra Stun flags, Cobra Stun review, GI Joe 1980s cartoon, GI Joe 3.75 inch vehicles, GI Joe cartoon memories, GI Joe Christmas memories, GI Joe classified series, GI Joe Cobra Stun, GI Joe Cobra Twins, GI Joe fan blog, GI Joe Motor figure, GI Joe toy collecting, GI Joe twin pod vehicle, GI Joe vehicle restoration, vintage GI Joe vehicles0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1986 G.I. Joe Cobra Stun. This is one I had as a kid. Me, as a ten year old going on eleven, I was deeply engulfed in GI Joe. I remember that year vividly. I did get many figures and vehicles that Christmas, along with my brothers. 1985 was one of my favorite years especially for watching the animated series. I didn’t have a lot of the toys but loved every episode. It was one…

Skeleton Crew in Space: Fern & KB Bring the Goonies Vibes to the Black Series

May 5, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff6 inch Star Wars figures, Black Series Fern review, Black Series KB review, Black Series Skeleton Crew, detailed Star Wars figures, Goonies in space, Hondo's Hideout Star Wars, Skeleton Crew action figures, Star Wars Black Series review, Star Wars collectible review, Star Wars Fern figure, Star Wars figure photography, Star Wars KB figure, Star Wars Skeleton Crew figures, Star Wars spinoff series, Star Wars toy blog0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to Hondo’s Hideout. Today I’m taking a look at the Star Wars 6 inch Black Series “Skeleton Crew” Fern and KB figures. Probably a lot of you gave up on Star Wars or maybe even are just Star Warsed out with all the spinoffs the past several years. I won’t lie it was hard to get into this series but I muddled through. I read one report that this series was supposed to have an eighties Goonies feel to it except set in space. By…

The True Force of Star Wars: Why Family, Loyalty, and Storytelling Won Our Hearts

May 4, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

When Star Wars: A New Hope debuted in 1977, it didn’t just become a hit—it became a worldwide phenomenon. While it’s easy to point to the groundbreaking special effects, epic space battles, and thrilling dogfights as reasons for its success, the real magic of A New Hope ran far deeper. What resonated with audiences then—and still does today—wasn’t the explosions. It was the storytelling, the loyalty between friends, and the powerful ties of family that captured hearts across the galaxy. At its core, A New Hope is a deeply human…

Star Wars The Vintage Collection Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures

May 4, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffCantina Band 3.75 inch figures, Doikk Na'ts action figure, Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes, Ickabel G’ont figure, Lirin Car’n figure, Modal Nodes collectibles, Nalan Cheel toy, Star Wars action figures, Star Wars band set, Star Wars Cantina Band figures, Star Wars Cantina playset, Star Wars fizzz instrument, Star Wars kloo horn, Star Wars music scene, Star Wars ommni box, Star Wars slitherhorn, Star Wars Tedn Dahai, super articulated Star Wars figures, Tech Mo’r figure0 comment

Get the band back together! You loved them in Star Wars – and depending on how you count, this is the whole band. Seven band members come with instruments including a stool for your ommni box! We’re signaling fanfare for the fanfar, and we hope you can get a kloo horn before they sell out. (Heck, this set has two of them!) These super articulated 3 3/4-inch figures are be just the thing for any Cantina playset or Space Bar playset of your choosing. If that weren’t enough – and it’s not…

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Fans Vote the TOP 3 Delta-17 Figures from Wave 1!

May 3, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffAction Figure Reviews, best Delta-17 figures, Collectible Action Figures, Delta-17 collectibles, Delta-17 fan vote, Delta-17 figures, Delta-17 ranking, Delta-17 toy line, Delta-17 Wave 1, fan favorite Delta-17, Ken from ToyKennections, Top Delta-17 action figures, ToyKennections, ToyKennections YouTube, Wave 1 Delta-17 picks0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the TOP 3 Delta-17 Figures from Wave 1 as voted on by the fans! 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!

G.I. JOE: NOW & FOREVER — One Fan’s Lifelong Mission to Honor a Legendary Franchise

May 2, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffCobra G.I. Joe, Destro G.I. Joe, Duke G.I. Joe, Firefly G.I. Joe, Flint G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe animated series, G.I. Joe fan project, G.I. Joe lifelong passion, G.I. Joe Marvel Comics, G.I. Joe Now & Forever, G.I. Joe toy line, G.I. Joe vehicles, HISS tank Cobra, Mauler G.I. Joe, Roadblock G.I. Joe, Stinger Cobra, Tomahawk G.I. Joe, Wolverine G.I. Joe, Zartan G.I. Joe1 Comment

Interview By Serpentorslair Staff The year was 1983. The Cold War simmered on the evening news, Return of the Jedi was wrapping up its run in theaters, and a seven-year-old boy stood wide-eyed in the toy aisle of a department store, holding his first G.I. Joe figure—Destro. He couldn’t have known it then, but that moment would ignite a lifelong passion. For me, G.I. Joe was never just a toy line—it was a universe. A place where heroes were clearly defined, villains were theatrical and dangerous, and every battle felt…

Wax Packs and Legends: Why the 1980s Were the Golden Age of Baseball Card Collecting

May 1, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s baseball card collecting, baseball card collecting boom, baseball card hobby 1980s, baseball card nostalgia, baseball card shops 1980s, baseball cards investment 1980s, Beckett Baseball Card Monthly, Bo Jackson baseball cards, Cal Ripken Jr rookie card, classic baseball cards, Donruss baseball cards 1980s, Fleer baseball cards 1980s, Ken Griffey Jr rookie card, Mark McGwire rookie card, Score baseball cards 1980s, Topps baseball cards 1980s, Upper Deck baseball cards 1980s, vintage baseball cards 1980s0 comment

The 1980s weren’t just about big hair, neon fashion, and Saturday morning cartoons — they were also the golden age of baseball card collecting. For kids and adults alike, ripping open a fresh wax pack and finding your favorite player inside was nothing short of magic. It was a time when baseball cards were more than just cardboard; they were passports to a world filled with heroes, stats, and dreams. Several major brands defined this unforgettable era. Topps was the undisputed king, having established itself in the 1950s, but the…