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RAD ALERT! CONTRA Just Went Totally Tubular—Premium DNA’s “Maximum Payload” Figures Are Locked, Loaded, and Up for Pre-Order!

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff80s video game collectibles, action figure preorders April delivery, classic Konami collectibles, collector action figures, Contra action figures, Contra Maximum Payload, Contra merch, Contra run and gun nostalgia, Contra toys, gaming toy news, Konami Contra collectible, licensed Contra figures, premium collectible figures, Premium DNA Contra figures, Premium DNA payment plans, Premium DNA Toys Contra, retro gaming toys, retro video game action figures, Toy Fair free shipping0 comment

Grab your headband, crank the synth, and get ready to mash that imaginary A-B-A-B—because the classic run-’n-gun legend is jumping off the screen and onto your shelf. Premium DNA Toys just dropped a big announcement: new “Contra Maximum Payload” action figures are officially on the way, aiming to bring the over-the-top, heavy-metal action of the original Contra to life in collectible form. What’s the news? Premium DNA is launching Contra Maximum Payload Action Figures, leaning hard into that iconic 80s action vibe—muscle, boots, and battlefield swagger included. Pre-order details (the…

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The Crossover Nobody Saw Coming: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x G.I. Joe Figures Are Officially Happening This Fall

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Ninja Turtles, Playmates0 comment

Two of the most legendary names in 1980s action-figure history are finally teaming up—and collectors are about to lose their minds. Playmates Toys has announced an all-new collectible mashup that brings the worlds of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and G.I. Joe together for the first time ever. It’s the kind of crossover fans have joked about for decades… and now it’s real. A Dream Team-Up for 80s Kids (and Today’s Collectors) If you grew up on sewer-laid ninja action and battlefield heroics, this is the ultimate nostalgia collision. The…

Pre-Orders Are Live: NECA Unveils 8” DC Cloth Action Figures—Catwoman (Batman Returns) and Batman (1989) Join The Penguin

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffBatarang grapnel launcher figure, Batman 1989 action figure, Batman Returns NECA figures, Catwoman 1992 action figure, Gotham DC figure, NECA 8 inch DC figures, NECA 8” clothed figures, NECA Batman 1989 Michael Keaton figure, NECA Batman accessories, NECA Batman Returns Catwoman, NECA Catwoman Michelle Pfeiffer figure, NECA DC action figures, NECA DC collectibles, NECA retro cloth action figure, NECA soft goods DC figures, NECA The Penguin 8 inch, NECA window box slipcover, NECAStore pre orders, Tim Burton Batman NECA, Valentine’s Day NECA release0 comment

After yesterday’s reveal of NECA’s brand-new 8” Scale DC Action Figure line—kicking things off with The Penguin from Batman Returns—today brings two more heavy hitters from Tim Burton’s iconic Batman films. Pre-orders are live now, and fans can lock in Catwoman (Batman Returns) and Batman (1989) in NECA’s signature retro-inspired, cloth-clothed style. Below are the full details on both newly announced figures. Batman Returns – Catwoman 8” Clothed Action Figure NECA presents the Catwoman 8-inch clothed action figure from Batman Returns, featuring the authorized likeness of Michelle Pfeiffer, whose unforgettable…

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Pre-Order Alert: Snake Eyes (Dawn Moreno) Strikes in the G.I. Joe Classified Series!

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffA Real American Hero Dawn Moreno, alternate masked head Snake Eyes, Arashikage ninja Dawn Moreno, Cobra apprentice Dawn Moreno, collectible ninja action figure, Dawn Moreno Classified Series figure, dual katanas G.I. Joe Classified, G.I. Joe Classified 6 inch figure, G.I. Joe Classified Series #197, G.I. Joe Classified Series latest release, G.I. Joe comic character figure, Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified preorder], Hasbro Pulse pre order, new G.I. Joe Classified preorders, pre order Snake Eyes Dawn Moreno, premium articulation G.I. Joe Classified, preorder G.I. Joe Classified, Snake Eyes Dawn Moreno accessories, Snake Eyes Dawn Moreno action figure0 comment

Snake Eyes (Dawn Moreno) finally makes her long-awaited G.I. Joe Classified Series debut—and comic fans know this is a major moment. From Cobra apprentice, to Arashikage-trained ninja, to full-fledged Joe, Dawn’s rise is one of the most compelling arcs in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero lore. Now she arrives as Classified Series #197, fully realized in 6-inch scale with premium articulation and 7 character-inspired accessories—including an alternate masked head, dual katanas, twin saya sheath, and a weapon loadout fit for a covert-ops legend. **Pre-order G.I. Joe Classified Series Snake…

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A Goodbye to James Van Der Beek, the Face of a Generation’s Heart

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff90s teen drama nostalgia, 90s television stars, celebrating James Van Der Beek, Dawson Leery actor, Dawson Leery tribute, Dawson’s Creek actor tribute, Dawson’s Creek cast James Van Der Beek, Dawson’s Creek fan tribute, heartfelt tribute article, James Van Der Beek death, James Van Der Beek legacy, James Van Der Beek memorial article, James Van Der Beek obituary, James Van Der Beek passing, James Van Der Beek tribute, remembering James Van Der Beek, tribute to a TV icon, Varsity Blues actor James Van Der Beek0 comment

There are certain actors who don’t just play a character—you feel like they help hold a piece of a time in your life. For me, James Van Der Beek was one of those people. Today, learning that he has passed away at 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer, I felt that strange, hollow mix of disbelief and gratitude. Disbelief that someone who seemed so tied to “then” can be gone “now.” Gratitude that we ever got him at all. Because if you were there—really there—for Dawson’s Creek, you know…

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Pre-Orders Are Live: Joy Toy Drops Super Bebop & Mighty Rocksteady 1/18 Figures!

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1/18 scale TMNT figures, 5 inch TMNT figures, Bebop action figure, Joy Toy Bebop Rocksteady, Joy Toy pre order, Joy Toy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Joy Toy TMNT, Mighty Rocksteady figure, Rocksteady action figure, Super Bebop figure, TFSource TMNT Joy Toy, The Chosen Prime Joy Toy TMNT, TMNT action figures 2026, TMNT collectibles, TMNT Joy Toy April release, TMNT villain figures0 comment

Joy Toy just revealed two new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles baddies for their 1/18-scale lineup: Super Bebop and Mighty Rocksteady. Each figure stands at about 5 inches tall and comes loaded with multiple interchangeable hands, an assortment of weapons, and a display stand. They’re listed at $49.99 each, with an expected April ship date. Pre-orders are currently open direct from Joy Toy. Note: their TMNT shipping options are currently listed for China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and India. Pre-Orders Are Live: Joy Toy Drops Super Bebop…

Pre-Orders Are LIVE: Hasbro Pulse Drops New Marvel Legends Secret Wars Figures + Fresh Fanstream Reveals

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Pre-orders from yesterday’s Marvel Legends fanstream are officially rolling out now—led by a brand-new Secret Wars wave you can lock in today (Feb. 11) at 1PM ET via Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers. CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOURS! Secret Wars wave (Pre-orders live Feb. 11 @ 1PM ET | $27.99 each | Spring 2026) Available to pre-order on Feb. 11 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers (including Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, The Chosen Prime, TFSource, and Amazon). Spider-Man (Alien Costume) — Alt hands + a “secret” shield callback accessory. Daredevil…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

Synthoids, Spies, and Shenanigans! (Half The Battle)

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffG.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I take a look at “The Synthoid Conspiracy”, part 1! 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!

Bristle Blocks Were the Real MVP of the 1980s Playground (Fight Me)

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, 80s childhood nostalgia, 80s toy fads, Bristle Blocks, bristle construction toy, classic kids toys, daycare toys 1980s, Denys Fisher, interlocking bristle blocks, kids construction blocks, nostalgic toys, Playskool Bristle Blocks, preschool building toys, retro toy craze, Stickle Bricks, vintage building toys, vintage Playskool toys1 Comment

If you were a kid in the 1980s, there’s a very specific sound and feeling you probably still remember: two bright plastic pieces pressing together, then that satisfying little shhk as thousands of tiny bristles grabbed and held. Bristle Blocks weren’t just another building toy—they were the building toy for a whole generation of little kids who wanted maximum creativity with minimum fuss. No perfect alignment. No delicate pieces. Just pure “stick it together and see what happens” joy. What made Bristle Blocks so instantly lovable was how forgiving they…

Stompers: The Tiny 4x4s That Conquered Carpets… and Occasionally Your Sister’s Hair

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, 80s childhood toys, battery powered toy cars, classic 4x4 toys, collectible Stompers, motorized toy trucks, nostalgic toys, retro toys 80s, Schaper Toys, Stomper 4x4, Stompers playsets, Stompers toys, toy car nostalgia, Tyco Toys, vintage toy trucks0 comment

If you grew up in the 1980s, you probably remember the first time you saw a Stomper truck do the impossible: crawl over a stack of textbooks, bulldoze a pillow “mountain,” and somehow survive a three-foot drop off the couch like it had roll bars and a warranty. Stompers weren’t just toys—they were micro off-road legends that turned every living room into a mud-bog fantasy… minus the mud (unless you were That Kid). Stompers were sold by Schaper Toys, a Minnesota-based toy and game maker founded in 1949 by William…

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Now You Know With YorktownJoe – G.I. Joe Classified “Wolf-Spider” Review!

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

G.I. Joe Classified “Wolf-Spider” 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!

Before the Internet: Why the 1980s Might’ve Been Peak Human Living

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, 80s childhood memories, 80s family life, 80s lifestyle, analog life, before cell phones, cassette tape memories, growing up in the 80s, life before streaming, life before the internet, pre internet era, retro living, simpler times, unplugged life, video store nostalgia0 comment

I know every generation says their “back then” was better—but I’m telling you, the everyday world in the 1980s wasn’t just different. It was a lifestyle that felt fully alive. Before the internet, before cell phones, before streaming, life had a kind of weight to it—in the best way. Moments didn’t get swallowed by notifications. They landed. They stayed. Back then, you didn’t “scroll” when you were bored. You went outside. You rode your bike until the streetlights came on, and somehow that was a real rule with real consequences.…

BREAKING NEWS: G.I. JOE Super7 News From China!

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Super70 comment

A new round of chatter is making the rounds in the collector community claiming the next wave of Super7 G.I. Joe ReAction+ is stacked with fan-favorite deep cuts: Hydro-Viper, Chuckles, Flash, and Daina (of the Oktober Guard)! Check out the leaked images below and share your thoughts!

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Masters of the Universe Origins Wave 28 Cartoon Collection 200X Evil-Lyn Action Figure

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Evil-Lyn, Masters of The Universe, Mattel0 comment

This Origins Cartoon Collection Evil-Lyn action figure is inspired by the well-loved MOTU 200X action figure line, itself inspired by the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe TV series. This reimagined version of the toy line released in 2002 has retro style but modern posability. At Origins’ 5 1/2-inch scale, the evil sorceress has 16 points of articulation, and swappable body parts. Evil-Lyn comes with a staff-style wand accessory, inspired by the episode “The Beginning.” Ages 6 and up! Masters of the Universe Origins Wave 28 Cartoon Collection 200X…

Delta-17 Dark Shadows Leader “Shadow Dragon” Order Here!

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Delta-170 comment

CLICK HERE AND ORDER NOW! “Good and Evil are just subjective terms. Without honor, both sides are meaningless.” Cunning, ruthless, and battle hardened… nothing phases the perpetually cold demeanor of Shadow Dragon, leader of the Dark Shadows. His history seems to be an intentional enigma. What is known is that he wields deadly martial arts weaponry and performs hand to hand combat with effortless grace, yet no one is able to pinpoint the origin of how he mastered all of this so proficiently. As the enemy of Delta-17, Shadow Dragon employs…