Tag: 80s Cartoons

Serpentorslair Staff · March 4, 2025

The Making of the Original GoBots Cartoon: Hanna-Barbera’s Answer to Transformers

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s animation, 80s Cartoons, Arthur Burghardt, Challenge of the GoBots, Cy-Kill, Frank Welker, GoBots cartoon, GoBots episodes, GoBots history, GoBots voice actors, GoBots vs Transformers, Hanna-Barbera GoBots, Hasbro GoBots, Leader-1, Lou Richards, Transformers origins0 comment

Before Transformers became the dominant toy-based animated franchise of the 1980s, Challenge of the GoBots hit the airwaves in 1984. Produced by Hanna-Barbera, the studio behind classics like The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, and The Jetsons, the series was based on the Machine Robo toy line from Japan, which Tonka rebranded as GoBots in North America. The GoBots cartoon followed the battle between two factions: the heroic Guardians, led by Leader-1, and the villainous Renegades, commanded by Cy-Kill. The series ran for 65 episodes, making it one of the first transforming robot…

Serpentorslair Staff · March 3, 2025

G.I. Joe “Cold Slither” Creator Michael Charles Hill Interview with Toy Kennections!

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s Cartoons, action figure news, Classic animation, Cold Slither, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Classified, G.I. Joe Fandom, G.I. Joe interview, G.I. Joe Sunbow, G.I. Joe writer, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Ken ToyKennections, Michael Charles Hill, retro toys, toy collecting, toy community, ToyFair, ToyKennections, vintage cartoons, YouTube toy interviews0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections interviews the creator of G.I. Joe’s “Cold Slither” Michael Charles Hill! 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!

Serpentorslair Staff · February 25, 2025

Hasbro Unleashes G.I. Joe Classified Dreadnoks Cold Slither Figures!

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s Cartoons, Buzzer, Cobra Commander, Cobra rock band, Cold Slither, Dreadnoks, G.I. Joe action figures, G.I. Joe Classified, G.I. Joe Sunbow cartoon, Hasbro G.I. Joe, new G.I. Joe Classified releases, Nostalgic toy collecting, Ripper, Torch, Zartan0 comment

Hasbro has just dropped a bombshell on the G.I. Joe fan community—the Dreadnoks Cold Slither figures are coming to the Classified Series! These figures bring to life one of the wildest moments from the 1985 G.I. Joe cartoon, where Zartan and his gang went undercover as a Cobra-funded rock band in an attempt to brainwash the masses. The History of Cold Slither Featured in the episode “Cold Slither” from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Cobra hatches a bizarre yet brilliant plan to hypnotize America’s youth through subliminal messages hidden…

Serpentorslair Staff · February 25, 2025

The History and Legacy of Sectaurs: Warriors of Symbion

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s action figures, 80s Cartoons, action figure history, Coleco toys, Dargon, General Spidrax, insect warriors, rare toy lines, Sectaurs, Sectaurs cartoon, Sectaurs characters, Sectaurs toys, Sectaurs Warriors of Symbion, Symbion, toy collecting, vintage toy lines0 comment

The 1980s were a golden era for action figures, with toy lines like G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, and Transformers dominating store shelves. However, nestled among these giants was a unique and ambitious franchise—Sectaurs: Warriors of Symbion. Created by Coleco in 1985, Sectaurs combined fantasy, sci-fi, and insect-inspired designs, making it one of the most distinctive toy lines of its time. Though short-lived, its impact and cult following endure to this day. The Creation of Sectaurs Coleco, known for producing the Cabbage Patch Kids and the ColecoVision video game…

Serpentorslair Staff · February 18, 2025

Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light – The 1980s Toy Line That Deserves a Comeback

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, 1987 cartoons, 80s Cartoons, 80s toy lines, adult collectors, Collectible Action Figures, Darkling Lords, Darkstorm, Hasbro collectibles, Hasbro Visionaries, holographic toys, Leoric, Marvel Productions, Merklynn, nostalgic toys, retro toy lines, Spectral Knights, Sunbow Productions, vintage toy collecting, Visionaries, Visionaries action figures, Visionaries cartoon, Visionaries fan demand, Visionaries figures, Visionaries Hasbro 2025, Visionaries Knights of the Magical Light, Visionaries reboot, Visionaries remake, Visionaries revival, Visionaries toy reboot0 comment

In the golden era of 1980s toys, Hasbro introduced Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light, a unique and highly imaginative toy line that blended science fiction with medieval fantasy. Released in 1987, Visionaries featured action figures and vehicles adorned with holographic technology, a cutting-edge gimmick at the time. Despite its originality and the accompanying animated series, the line had a short-lived run. However, today, Visionaries remains a cult favorite among 40-something collectors, many of whom dream of its return in 2025 as a high-end collectible line. The Toy Line: Holographic…

Serpentorslair Staff · February 11, 2025

Half The Battle: Exploring the Legacy of G.I. Joe’s Steeler!

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s Cartoons, classic G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 1982, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe characters, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe history, Half The Battle, military toys, MOBAT tank, Steeler, Toy Reviews, vintage action figures, YouTube toy channels0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle we discuss one of the original G.I. Joe Characters, “Steeler“! Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!

Serpentorslair Staff · October 22, 2024

Half The Battle MONSTER MONTH: Top 6 Monstrous 80s Cartoon Villains!

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s animated villains, 80s cartoon villains, 80s Cartoons, cartoon villain rankings, cartoon villains countdown, Half The Battle MONSTER MONTH, Half The Battle YouTube, monstrous cartoon villains, monstrous villains in cartoons, monstrous villains list, retro cartoon villains, top 80s cartoon villains, top monstrous villains 80s0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle MONSTER MONTH Continues with My top 6 most monstrous looking 80s cartoon villains! Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!

Serpentorslair Staff · September 3, 2024

Deep Freeze: Exploring the G.I. Joe Episode ‘Cold Shoulder’ on Half The Battle!

September 3, 2024September 4, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff80s Cartoons, Cold Shoulder episode, G.I. Joe analysis, G.I. Joe Cartoon, G.I. Joe community, G.I. Joe episode review, G.I. Joe fan discussion, G.I. Joe YouTube channel, Half The Battle, Retro cartoons0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I discuss the G.I. Joe Cartoon episode ‘Could Shoulder’! Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!

Serpentorslair Staff · June 30, 2024

A Look Back at the Iconic 1986 GI Joe Episode “Arise, Serpentor, Arise!

June 30, 2024July 2, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1986 GI Joe episode, 80s Cartoons, Arise Serpentor Arise, BATS GI Joe, Battle Android Troopers, Beachhead GI Joe, classic GI Joe episodes, Cobra Commander, Cobra organization, Dial-Tone GI Joe, Dr. Mindbender GI Joe, Flint GI Joe, gi joe, GI Joe characters, GI Joe episode review, GI Joe history, GI Joe miniseries, GI Joe nostalgia, GI Joe TV series, Mainframe GI Joe, Monkeywrench GI Joe, Serpentor GI Joe, Sgt Slaughter GI Joe, Slip-Stream GI Joe, Thrasher GI Joe, Zandar GI Joe, Zarana GI Joe, Zartan Dreadnoks0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the the 1986 episode 1 of the 5 part miniseries Arise, Serpentor, Arise! At this point in Gi Joe history there were many great characters established. Even some of smaller characters had action figures with file cards and may have had a larger part in the comics. At the time it was hard to believe there could be a lot of new and exciting characters created. Millions of kids like me had become accustomed to characters…

Serpentorslair Staff · June 17, 2024

Yo Joe! A Nostalgic March Through the Top 10 G.I. Joe Episodes

June 17, 2024June 19, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff80s Cartoons, best G.I. Joe cartoon episodes, classic G.I. Joe, Cobra Commander, favorite G.I. Joe episodes, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe and Cobra, G.I. Joe animation, G.I. Joe cartoon network, G.I. Joe episode analysis, G.I. Joe episode discussion, G.I. Joe episode guide, G.I. Joe episode list, G.I. Joe episode ranking, G.I. Joe episode summaries, G.I. Joe episodes, G.I. Joe fans, G.I. Joe memories, G.I. Joe nostalgia, G.I. Joe series review, Shipwreck G.I. Joe, top G.I. Joe episodes0 comment

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero animated series was more than just a cartoon; it was a shared experience that defined childhood for many of us. It wasn’t just about the action figures or the battle between G.I. Joe and Cobra; it was about the stories, the characters, and the lessons learned. Today, I’m taking a trip down memory lane to discuss my top 10 episodes of the G.I. Joe cartoon, and I invite you to share your favorites as well. These episodes stand out for their storytelling, character development,…

Serpentorslair Staff · March 27, 2024

Adam Wingard Teases Thundercats Live-Action Movie Progress and Influences

March 27, 2024March 29, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff80s Cartoons, Adam Wingard, adaptation, development, Godzilla x Kong, influences, Interview, live-action movie, progress, release window, Thundercats, tone0 comment

Even though the Thundercats live-action movie remains a tantalizing prospect for fans, director Adam Wingard has hinted at its potential realization. In a recent interview during the press tour for his latest film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Wingard provided insight into the current status of the project. Speaking with Collider’s Editor-in-Chief Steve Weintraub, Wingard expressed that Thundercats “could be” his next project. He disclosed that they are actively working on a draft, emphasizing his excitement about the progress: “We’re actively working on a draft right now, and it’s…

Serpentorslair Staff · November 14, 2023

“Unveiling the Ultimate Ranking: 1980s G.I. Joe Cartoon Mini-Series! Join the Conversation and Discover the Best with Half The Battle!

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 Serpentorslair Staff1980s, 80s Cartoons, Cartoon, Comments, Conversation, G.I. Joe, Half The Battle, Like, Mini-series, ranking, Ranking Revealed, Share, Subscribe, YouTube channel0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, i rank the 5 G.I. Joe Cartoon mini-series from the 1980’s. Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!