Tag: 80s toys

Serpentorslair Staff · July 27, 2026

We Had It So Good. So, So Good. – Part 1

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s culture, 1980s memories, 1980s nostalgia, 80s kids, 80s toys, BMX bikes, Destro Designs, G.I. Joe, Gen X childhood, growing up in the 80s, Laser Tag, nostalgic storytelling, retro childhood, retro toys, Saturday morning cartoons, Stranger Things, toy collecting, Transformers, vintage action figures, Viper Den Studios1 Comment

By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios This last week I saw so much ’80s toy content in my timeline that I couldn’t help but think we had it so, so good. People have been saying it for years, and to a certain extent that’s exactly why Stranger Things became such a phenomenon. The show absolutely nailed what it felt like to grow up in the 1980s. Honestly, the early ’90s were just an extension of the ’80s—with worse clothes and, largely, worse music. The thing that really got me…

Serpentorslair Staff · June 4, 2026

He-Man Is the Hero Gen-X Needs Again

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, 80s fantasy heroes, 80s kids, 80s pop culture, 80s toys, By the power of Grayskull, Castle Grayskull, Eternia, Gen-X entertainment, Gen-X nostalgia, he-man, He-Man movie, Masters of The Universe, Masters of the Universe movie 2026, Mattel toys, new He-Man movie, nostalgic movies, Power Sword, Prince Adam, Retro cartoons, Saturday morning cartoons, Skeletor, vintage toys0 comment

For a whole generation of Gen-X kids, He-Man was never just another cartoon character. He was the sound of Saturday morning, the smell of plastic action figures fresh from the toy aisle, the flash of a sword held high in front of the TV while we shouted, “By the Power of Grayskull!” like it actually meant something. And maybe that is because, to us, it did. He-Man embodied everything that made growing up in the 1980s feel larger than life. He was strength without cruelty. Courage without cynicism. Power used…

Serpentorslair Staff · March 24, 2026

The Memory Game That Defined a Generation: SIMON

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff80s nostalgia toys, 80s toys, classic memory games, electronic memory toy, handheld electronic toys, how Simon game was invented, Milton Bradley Simon, Ralph Baer invention, retro games 1980s, retro gaming history, Simon game, Simon memory game, Simon says game history, vintage electronic games, vintage Simon game0 comment

If you grew up in the late ’70s or especially the 1980s, chances are you remember the hypnotic lights and sounds of the Simon electronic game. Simple in concept yet maddeningly addictive, Simon became one of the most iconic toys of its era—right alongside arcade machines and early home consoles. But behind its colorful buttons lies a surprisingly clever origin story rooted in mathematics, computing, and human memory. The Birth of Simon Simon was introduced in 1978 by Milton Bradley, but its creation is credited to two brilliant inventors: Ralph…

Serpentorslair Staff · February 22, 2025

Exploring Venom’s Jackhammer – A Classic Vehicle from Kenner’s M.A.S.K. Toy Line!

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, 80s toys, action figure vehicles, classic toy reviews, Half The Battle, Kenner M.A.S.K., Kenner vehicles, M.A.S.K. Jackhammer, M.A.S.K. toys, M.A.S.K. vs. Venom, retro toys, toy collecting, toy review, Venom Jackhammer, vintage action figures0 comment

On this weekend episode of Half The Battle we discuss Venom’s Jackhammer vehicle from Kenner’s MASK toy line! 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 · February 22, 2025

The Red Shadows – G.I. Joe’s Action Force Villains! ToyKennections Spotlight

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s toys, Action Force, Action Force villains, Baron Ironblood, classic action figures, Cobra’s predecessor, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe history, G.I. Joe villains, Ken ToyKennections, Palitoy, retro toys, The Red Shadows, toy collecting, Toy Reviews, ToyKennections, vintage action figures0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at G.I. Joe’s Action Force mortal Enemy The Red Shadows! 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 · August 24, 2024

Ken from ToyKennections Explores the Iconic 80s Toy Line ‘Visionaries’ – Watch and Share Your Thoughts!

August 24, 2024August 25, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s collectibles, 80s toy nostalgia, 80s toy review, 80s toys, classic toys, Ken ToyKennections, retro toys, toy collecting, ToyKennections, ToyKennections YouTube channe, vintage toys, Visionaries action figures, Visionaries action figures review, Visionaries cartoon, Visionaries figures, Visionaries holograms, Visionaries Kenner, Visionaries nostalgia, Visionaries toy line, Visionaries toy review0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections takes a look at the popular 80s Toy line “Visionaries“! 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 · August 20, 2024

Reviewing the G.I. Joe Watchtower Playset on Half The Battle!

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff80s toys, action figures, Cobra Watchtower, Cobra Watchtower Playset, Collectible toys, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe collection, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe discussion, G.I. Joe Fandom, G.I. Joe fans, G.I. Joe playset, Half The Battle podcast, retro toys, toy community, toy review, toy talk, Vintage G.I. Joe, Vintage toy review, YouTube channel0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I discuss the vintage G.I. Joe Cobra Watchtower Playset! 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 · August 13, 2024

Reviewing the G.I. Joe Cobra Paralyzer on This Week’s Episode of Half The Battle!

August 13, 2024August 14, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff80s toys, 90s toys, Action figure review, Cobra Paralyzer, Cobra Paralyzer review, Cobra vehicles, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe community, G.I. Joe episode, G.I. Joe Fandom, G.I. Joe toys, Half The Battle, retro toys, toy collecting, toy discussion, Toy Reviews, Vintage G.I. Joe, vintage toy analysis, YouTube toy channel0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I discuss the vintage G.I. Joe Cobra Paralyzer! 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 · July 7, 2024

Exploring the Legacy: Ken’s Deep Dive into G.I. Joe’s 1980s History on ToyKennections!

July 7, 2024July 8, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s G.I. Joe, 80s toys, classic G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe collection, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe documentary, G.I. Joe fans, G.I. Joe figures, G.I. Joe history, G.I. Joe video, G.I. Joe YouTube channel, Ken ToyKennections, subscribe ToyKennections, ToyKennections, Vintage G.I. Joe0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the History of G.I. Joe in the 1980s! 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 · April 21, 2024

Half The Battle Presents: Unveiling the Legendary M.A.S.K. Raven!

April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff80s toys, action figures, adventure, Collectibles, Comments, exciting, Half The Battle podcast, M.A.S.K. Raven, M.A.S.K. toy line, nostalgia, retro toys, Share, Subscribe, thrilling, toy nostalgia, toy review, vehicle review, YouTube channel0 comment

On this special edition of Half The Battle, We take a look at an awesome vehicle from the M.A.S.K. toy line, the ‘Raven‘! Check out the full review in the player below and as always like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing. Or share your thoughts in the comments below!

Serpentorslair Staff · March 17, 2024

HALF THE BATTLE SPECIAL EDITION: G1 TRANSFORMERS ACTION MASTERS SNARL – FULL REVIEW

March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff80s toys, action figures, Action Masters, Collectible toys, G1 Transformers, nostalgia, retro toys, Snarl, SNARL review, toy collecting, toy community, toy enthusiasts, toy review, Transformers collectibles, Transformers collectors, Transformers fans, Transformers nostalgia, Transformers reviews, Transformers SNARL, Transformers toys, vintage toys, YouTube channel, YouTube toy review0 comment

On this special edition of Half The Battle, We take a look at SNARL, from the G1 Transformers Action Masters! Check out the full review in the player below and as always like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing. Or share your thoughts in the comments below!

Serpentorslair Staff · February 18, 2024

Nostalgic Nods: Top 10 Toy Lines of the 1980s Ranked by Ken at ToyKennections

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, 80s toys, classic toys, Collectible toys, Ken, nostalgia, retro toys, top toy lines, toy countdown, Toy Reviews, ToyKennections, vintage toys, YouTube channel0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections counts down the top 10 toy lines of the 1980’s! 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!