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Review: Skeletron Red Shadows Assault Trooper

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAction Force, Action Force Red Shadows, Baron Ironblood, Baron Ironblood minions, classic Red Shadows, gi joe, GI Joe Action Force, GI Joe collectors, GI Joe figures, Red Shadows, Red Shadows action figures, Red Shadows army builder, Red Shadows Assault Trooper, Red Shadows collectible, Red Shadows Troopers, Red Shadows vintage, Red Shadows Wolf Troopers, SKELETRON figures, SKELETRON Red Shadows, Skeletron toys0 comment

Review by @GIJoeRepairShop They’re finally here! Those evil minions of Baron Ironblood, the classic Red Shadows troopers, have finally made their appearance in the SKELETRON line of figures. While Red Shadows Wolf troopers are fantastic, a lot of fans were waiting for the classic Red Shadows look to emerge from the depths of SKELETRON’s secret lab. The Red Shadows Assault Trooper is probably one of the worst-kept secrets in GI Joe/Action Force collecting. Anyone who bought a Roboskull MK II flight stand also got a deck of Roboskull MK II…

The Intriguing History of Action Force SAS!

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Action Force, G.I.Joe, Palitoy0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the intriguing history of the Action Force SAS line! 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!

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!

HALF THE BATTLE FEATURING THE ACTION FORCE ‘RED SHADOW’ FIGURE!

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Action Force, G.I.Joe, Half The Battle0 comment

On this weekends special edition of Half The Battle, I take a look at the G.I.Joe Action Force ‘Red Shadow’ figure! 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!

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

HALF THE BATTLE Reviews UK’s Action Force Baron Ironblood!

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Action Force, G.I.Joe0 comment

On this weekends special edition of Half The Battle, I take a look at the UK Action Force Baron Ironblood figure! 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!

The Breaking News Report

Palitoy Story Kickstarter by Bob Brechin!

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Action Force, G.I.Joe, ToyKennections0 comment

Today Ken from Toy Kennections discusses the history of the UK Toy company ‘Palitoy‘ and an exciting new Kickstarter related to the brand. Check out the details in the video below and share your thoughts with us in the comments.

Half The Battle

HALF THE BATTLE REVIEWS UK ACTION FORCE ‘KRAKEN’ FIGURE!

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Action Force, G.I.Joe, Half The Battle0 comment

On this weekends special edition of Half The Battle, I take a look at the the UK Action Force original figure “Kraken“! 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!

SGT. SLAUGHTER Action Force Character Bio Reveal with ToyKennections!

June 5, 2022June 5, 2022 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Action Force, Sgt. Slaughter, ToyKennections, Valaverse0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the really cool backstory behind the new Valaverse Action Force Sgt. Slaughter figures! Check out the video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and find out. As always, be sure and like and subscribe to ToyKennections for all the latest videos!

‘Total ACTION FORCE Vol. 2’ Kickstarter with ToyKennections!

March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Action Force, G.I.Joe, toy collecting0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the Kickstarter for the exciting new ‘Total Action Force Vol. 2‘ guide book! Check out the video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation. As always, be sure and like and subscribe to ToyKennections for all the latest videos!

Valaverse ‘Action Force’ Steel Brigade Unboxing & Review with Action Media Reviews!

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Action Force, Action Media Reviews, G.I.Joe, Steel Brigade, Valaverse0 comment

Today Terry from Action Media Reviews gives a full review of the new Valaverse Action Force ‘Steel Brigade’ figure! Check out the video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation. As always be sure to subscribe to Action Media Reviews for all of Terry’s latest videos!

‘Who Was Action Force Bombardier?’ with ToyKennections!

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Action Force, G.I.Joe, ToyKennections0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the vintage Action Force character, ‘Bombardier‘. Check out the video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my youtube channel for all my latest videos!

Steel Brigade Then and Now with ToyKennections!

February 6, 2022February 6, 2022 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Action Force, G.I.Joe, Steel Brigade, ToyKennections, Valaverse0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the G.I.Joe mythos surrounding Steel Brigade and the new Steel Brigade figure from Valaverse. Check out the video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my youtube channel for all my latest videos!

SGT. SLAUGHTER Comparison: ‘WWE Mattel Ultimate ED. vs. Action Force’ By Toykennections!

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Action Force, G.I.Joe, Mattel, Sgt. Slaughter, toy collecting, ToyKennections0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections takes a look at the difference between the Mattel Ultimate Sgt. Slaughter figure compared to the new Action Force Sgt. Slaughter Figure. Check out the video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation. As always be sure to subscribe to ToyKennections channel on YouTube for all of Ken’s latest videos!

Blood For The Baron Action Force – Palitoy Collector’s Guide!

April 29, 2017 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Action Force, G.I.Joe, Palitoy0 comment

Blood for the Baron has just released a new Action Force Palitoy Collector’s Guide! “BFTB proudly presents a comprehensive Collectors’ Guide book to the historic Action Force toy range by Palitoy! Featuring 1800+ all-new photographs, detailed variant information and much, much more. 300 full-colour gloss pages, in a large A4 format. £40 GBP, including worldwide tracked shipping. Please note that this offer is only available until the 7th of May 2017, after then the store page will be closed and the books will be printed. All orders will be…

Sneak Peek’s Observation Post: Pictures of your Figures in Action!

December 8, 2013 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Action Force, gijoe, Palitoy0 comment

Today Serpentorslair Photographer Thundershot brings us the vintage 1981 G.I.Joe Action Force Headquarters Playset from Palitoy. These images are from Thundershot‘s Personal Collection. Check them out below then make the JUMP to the forum and see more great pictures of fantastic toys!