Tag: childhood memories

Serpentorslair Staff · November 27, 2023

“Reviving Nostalgia: The Forgotten Gem of 1993 – Hasbro’s Cobra Detonator, a Beastly Ride with Epic Play Value!”

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 Serpentorslair Staff1993, 90s toys, childhood memories, Cobra Detonator, Cobra vehicle, epic play value, foam missiles, forgotten gem, front Ram part, G.I. Joe, Hasbro, launching mechanism, Nitro Viper, nostalgia, nostalgic relics, retro play, toy aficionados, toy collectors, toy discussion, toy enthusiasts, toy exploration, toy history, toy review, toy showcase, toy vehicles, underappreciated toys, vintage toys0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a G.I. Joe vehicle that is under appreciated in my opinion. In 1993 Hasbro was still making some cool vehicles. At this point there had been a wide range of small, medium, and large vehicles in the Joe franchise, some of which were awesome and down right EPIC and some that weren’t as glorious. The Detonator is a large Cobra vehicle that I never hear anything about. This is a cool unique Cobra Vehicle that was…

Serpentorslair Staff · November 27, 2023

“Farewell to the King of Whimsy: Marty Krofft, Creator of HR Pufnstuf and Land of The Lost, Takes His Last Bow”

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 Serpentorslair Staffchildhood memories, children's TV, creative arts awards, cult TV, Emmy, Hollywood Walk of Fame, HR Pufnstuf, Land of The Lost, Marty Krofft, Muppet History, psychedelic sets, puppetry, Saturday morning shows, Sid & Marty Krofft Productions, TV Guide, TV nostalgia0 comment

Fans and collaborators mourn the passing of Marty Krofft, the visionary behind iconic children’s shows like “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost.” Krofft, one half of the groundbreaking producing team, passed away at 86 due to kidney failure at his Los Angeles home. His brother Sid Krofft shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, thanking fans for the years of support. The Krofft brothers’ 50-year collaboration, marked by psychedelic sets and playful costumes, brought to life beloved shows such as “The Bugaloos,” “Lidsville,” and “Sigmund & the Sea Monsters.”…

Serpentorslair Staff · November 16, 2023

Nostalgia Unleashed: G.I. Joe Mega Marines of the 1990s Take on Cobra’s Mega-Monsters!

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 Serpentorslair Staff1990s action figures, action figures, Bio-Vipers, childhood memories, Cobra Mega-Monsters, Dr. Mindbender, G.I. Joe collectibles, G.I. Joe Mega Marines, G.I.Joe, Hasbro, Moldable bio-armor, Monstro-Vipers, nostalgic toys0 comment

Do you remember the days when action figures fueled your imagination and transported you into epic battles between good and evil? If you’re a child of the 90s, you likely have fond memories of G.I. Joe and the fearless Mega Marines. In this trip down memory lane, we’re diving into the world of G.I. Joe Mega Marines, a specialized team with a unique mission – to repel and destroy Cobra’s Mega-Monsters! The Elite Squad: Gung-Ho, Mirage, Blast-Off, and Clutch At the forefront of this action-packed saga were four iconic figures…

Serpentorslair Staff · November 6, 2023

G.I. JOE UNDERAPPRECIATED FEATURING THE ‘MUDBUSTER’!

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Serpentorslair Staff1993, action figure, Awe Striker, childhood memories, collectible, colors, cool truck, cow catcher, discussion, G.I. Joe, Guns, Joes, molds, Mudbuster, Night Force, nostalgia, olive green, Outpost, retro, review, roll bars, supplies, Tiger Force, toy, toy enthusiast, transport truck, underappreciated, VAMP, vehicle, vintage0 comment

Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a G.I.Joe vehicle that is under appreciated in my opinion. The 1993 Mudbuster is a vehicle I never hear anything on. This is actually a really cool truck. The Vamp and Awe Striker are 2 molds that have been used time and time again and I think the Mudbuster mold would be really cool in olive green, Tiger Force, or Night Force colors. Even without the roll bars, guns, and the cow catcher on the front this makes a nice…