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G.I. Joe: Kindergarten Commandos Cartoon Review with Half The Battle and HCC788

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, DIC G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 1991, G.I. Joe cartoon review, Half The Battle, HCC788, Kindergarten Commandos, Retro cartoons, Serpentorslair0 comment

G.I. Joe’s Wildest Classroom Adventure! This week on G.I. Joe: Half The Battle, we’re heading back into the wonderfully unpredictable world of the DIC-era G.I. Joe cartoon! Joining the adventure is fellow G.I. Joe enthusiast HCC788 as we revisit the unforgettable 1991 episode “Kindergarten Commandos.” Cobra Commander has another outrageous scheme, and this time, he’s taking over a school to recruit the perfect Cobra soldiers! Unfortunately for Cobra, things don’t always go according to plan, especially when kindergarteners are involved. Was this episode an overlooked gem, a ridiculous cartoon adventure,…

G.I. Joe Movie Hype Is Back! Bradley Cooper as Duke Has Fans Ready for Battle

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffBaroness, Bradley Cooper Duke, Cobra Commander, Danny McBride G.I. Joe, Destro, Destro Designs, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe movie 2026, G.I. Joe movie casting, G.I. Joe reboot, Hasbro, Josh Brolin, Major Bludd, Paramount Pictures, Serpentorslair, Springfield Cobra, Viper Den Studios1 Comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM VIPER DEN STUDIOS • G.I. JOE COMMENTARY Keeping the Hype Train Going for This G.I. Joe Movie! BY DESTRO DESIGNS – VIPER DEN STUDIOS Bradley Cooper at BFI Southbank, January 2024. Photograph by Raph_PH / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Original, unmodified photograph. It’s been a while since Danny McBride made his appearance on the Josh Horowitz podcast that ignited so much speculation and optimism in regard to the G.I. Joe movie he has written and is directing. We’ve talked about all the individual points that lead…

G.I. Joe Meets the Mind of Batman TAS?! | G.I. Joe: Jungle Trap | G.I. Retro

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s G.I. Joe cartoons, 1980s Saturday morning cartoons, action figures, Batman The Animated Series, classic G.I. Joe episodes, Cobra Commander, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe cartoon reviews, G.I. Joe Jungle Trap, G.I. Joe Jungle Trap review, G.I. Joe nostalgia, G.I. Joe season one, G.I. Joe Sunbow cartoon, G.I. Retro, G.I. Retro Show, G.I.Joe, Hasbro, Jungle Trap episode, Paul Dini G.I. Joe, Serpentorslair, YO JOE0 comment

In this episode of G.I. Retro, I break down another great season one episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Jungle Trap! This one was written by Paul Dini, one of the minds behind Batman: The Animated Series! Cobra kidnaps a scientist whose invention can turn the Earth’s molten lava into a weapon, and the Joes give chase deep into the jungle, where Cobra Commander has a trap waiting around every corner. SOUND OFF WITH YOUR PICKS IN THE COMMENTS: Who was YOUR Episode MVP? Who was YOUR Foul-Up…

CONFIRMED: Bradley Cooper Is Duke in Danny McBride’s New G.I. Joe Movie!

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffA Real American Hero, Bradley Cooper casting, Bradley Cooper Duke, Bradley Cooper G.I. Joe, Cobra Commander, Conrad Hauser, Danny McBride G.I. Joe, Duke casting, Duke G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe live action movie, G.I. Joe movie, G.I. Joe movie 2026, G.I. Joe movie cast, G.I. Joe news, G.I. Joe reboot, Hasbro G.I. Joe, new G.I. Joe movie, Paramount G.I. Joe, Serpentorslair0 comment

YO JOE! One of the biggest G.I. Joe casting rumors of 2026 has officially become reality. Bradley Cooper has been cast as Conrad “Duke” Hauser in Paramount Pictures’ upcoming G.I. Joe movie, putting one of Hollywood’s most recognizable leading men at the head of America’s daring, highly trained special mission force. The news is especially exciting here at Serpentor’s Lair, because we were following this story months before the casting became official. Back on July 21, we reported that Bradley Cooper was being pursued for the role of Duke after…

Sub-Teams Part 3: Python Patrol

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, Cobra Island, Destro Designs, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe Python Patrol, G.I. Joe sub-teams, Night Force, Python Patrol, Python Patrol Viper, Viper Den Studios1 Comment

By Destro Designs and Viper Den Studios G.I. Joe Python Patrol is probably the sub-team that nails the concept in such a fantastic way. Cobra is already such a crazy-awesome name for the bad guys, and it has one of the coolest symbols in all the land. So, in order to have a sub-team worthy of Cobra, I feel like staying within the snake family is the best way to go. A python is deadly as hell and has a rather unique pattern—even among a species filled with unique patterns.…

G.I. Dave’s Cartoon Realism: Silly or Gritty? “Jungle Trap”

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 1980s Cartoon, G.I. Joe Cartoon, G.I. Joe Cartoon Realism, G.I. Joe Jungle Trap, G.I. Joe nostalgia, G.I. Joe Recondo, G.I. Joe Season 1, G.I. Joe Sunbow0 comment

Story by @G_I_DAVE Alright Joe Friends, huddle up! We’re diving into G.I. Joe Season 1 Episode 10, “Jungle Trap.” I remembered this one as “the Recondo episode” and that’s pretty much still true. Not the wildest sci-fi outing, not the goofiest, but one of those stand alones that actually tries to look like a jungle patrol, until the lava machine shows up and the cartoon physics take the wheel. As a kid I just wanted to see Recondo fire his M14. As an adult? Rewatching it now, you can see the…

G.I.Joe STAR TREK

From Cobra Island to the Final Frontier: How Chris Latta and Michael Bell Connected G.I. Joe to Star Trek: The Next Generation

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, 1980s pop culture, 80s animation, animation legends, Chris Latta, Chris Latta voice actor, Christopher Collins, Cobra, Cobra Commander, Cobra Commander voice, Destro Designs, Encounter at Farpoint, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe Cartoon, G.I. Joe cast, G.I. Joe history, G.I. Joe nostalgia, Gene Roddenberry, Groppler Zorn, Michael Bell, Michael Bell voice actor, Saturday morning cartoons, Star Trek cast, Star Trek connections, Star Trek fans, Star Trek history, Star Trek The Next Generation, Star Trek TNG, Sunbow G.I. Joe, Transformers voice actors, USS Enterprise-D, Viper Den Studios, Voice actors0 comment

For many fans who grew up in the 1980s, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and Star Trek: The Next Generation occupied completely different corners of their imagination. One was a world of laser fire, masked villains, and elite special missions. The other explored diplomacy, exploration, and humanity’s future among the stars. Yet, thanks to two legendary performers, those worlds became more connected than most fans ever realized. The bridge between Cobra Island and the USS Enterprise wasn’t built with phasers or F.A.N.G. helicopters. It was built by Chris Latta…

Bradley Cooper as Duke? The G.I. Joe Movie Fans Have Waited Decades For May Finally Be Here

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffA Real American Hero, action movies, Bradley Cooper Duke, Bradley Cooper G.I. Joe, Chris Hemsworth G.I. Joe, Cobra Commander, Cobra Springfield, Danny McBride G.I. Joe, Duke casting rumor, Duke Conrad Hauser, G.I. Joe 2026, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe fans, G.I. Joe movie, G.I. Joe movie news, G.I. Joe reboot, Hasbro movies, Larry Hama, Paramount G.I. Joe, Serpentorslair1 Comment

For years, G.I. Joe fans have dreamed of seeing their favorite franchise receive the kind of big-screen treatment it has always deserved. While previous live-action films delivered explosive action and impressive visual effects, many longtime collectors and comic fans felt they never truly captured the heart of what made A Real American Hero such a cultural phenomenon. Now, that could finally be about to change. According to an exclusive report from Nexus Point News, Bradley Cooper is being eyed to replace Chris Hemsworth in Paramount’s upcoming G.I. Joe film from…

Now You Know With YorktownJoe – G.I. Joe Super7 ReAction+ Arctic Cobra Commander Review

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, G.I.Joe, Super70 comment

G.I. Joe Super7 ReAction+ Arctic Cobra Commander 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!

Super7’s O-Ring Revolution: Duke, Ramar & the Hunt for Fatal Fluffy

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, Destro GI Joe, Duke GI Joe, Fatal Fluffy, G.I. Joe O-Ring, GI Joe 80s cartoon, GI Joe action figures 2025, GI Joe collectors, GI Joe display backdrops, GI Joe miniseries, GI Joe nostalgia, GI Joe Super7 review, modern GI Joe figures, plastic crack toys, Ramar GI Joe, Salina GI Joe, Super7 O-Ring figures0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Super7 is putting out some really cool O-Ring G.I. Joe figures. Although the price is a bit steep these figures are definitely plastic crack. In an attempt to find the illustrious Fatal Fluffy I landed Ramar and Duke from the original mini series. I Really love these modern O-Ring figures even though they are not quite the same as the original eighties and nineties figures, it’s nice getting some of the great characters we never got as kids. The Duke and Ramar…

Behind the Mask: The Many Faces of Cobra Commander

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffCobra cartoon history, Cobra Commander, Cobra Commander 80s cartoon, Cobra Commander battle armor, Cobra Commander Classified series, Cobra Commander comics, Cobra Commander evolution, Cobra Commander helmet, Cobra Commander legacy, Cobra Commander toys, Cobra Commander unmasked, Cobra Commander voice actors, Cobra organization leader, G.I. Joe history, G.I. Joe Villain0 comment

When it comes to iconic villains of the 1980s, Cobra Commander slithers to the top of the list. As the ruthless and often theatrically over-the-top leader of the terrorist organization Cobra in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero franchise, this serpentine schemer has undergone more transformations than a chameleon at a costume party. From animated series to comics, action figures, and live-action films, Cobra Commander has evolved with every decade, keeping his silver-tongued brand of tyranny alive and well. The Hiss Heard ‘Round the World: 1980s Cartoon OriginsCobra Commander…

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Classified Intel: Energon Universe Explodes with Joe vs Cobra Chaos!

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffBaroness and Cover Girl, Brainwave Scanner, Clutch and Hound, Cobra Commander, Destro and Cobra Commander, Duke vs Cobra Commander, Energon weapons, G.I. Joe Classified, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Energon Universe, G.I. Joe Transformers universe, Hasbro Pulse, Josh Williamson, Lenny Hasbro, Night Force, Raptor G.I. Joe, Transformers crossover0 comment

In the latest Hasbro Pulse video, we get an insider’s intel briefing straight from the minds behind the battlefield. Lenny, principal designer of the G.I. Joe Classified Line, teams up with comic writer Josh Williamson to pull back the curtain on the first six issues of the G.I. Joe Energon Universe—and let’s just say, this is not your childhood comic. From high-stakes battles to political intrigue and emotional character arcs, the Energon Universe is reinventing G.I. Joe for a new era while keeping the heart-pounding tension and classic tech that…

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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…

G.I. Joe and Transformers Generation 2: A 4-Part Comic Review – Part 3: Issue #141

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff90s comics, Cobra Commander, Cobra Island, Comic Book Reviews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe and the Transformers, G.I. Joe Issue #141, G.I. Joe Marvel Comics, Marvel crossover comics, Megatron Generation 2, Megatron tank mode, Optimus Prime, Transformers, Transformers Generation 20 comment

Published in 1993, G.I. Joe #141 was not just another issue—it was the tipping point in this legendary crossover. By this time, Megatron had been rebuilt and upgraded with the help of Cobra, leading to a powerful new form that would define his Generation 2 persona. With his new tank alt-mode, Megatron was deadlier than ever, and the stakes for both the Joes and the Autobots had never been higher. Having overheard that Scarlett has revealed that she is a double agent to Dr. Biggles Jones, Snake Eyes breaks from…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

G.I. Joe Cobra Vehicle Driver Troops | Half The Battle Episode

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Cobra army builders, Cobra Commander, Cobra Troops, Cobra Vehicle Driver, Cobra Vehicle Drivers, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe community, G.I. Joe discussion, G.I. Joe figures, G.I. Joe podcast, G.I. Joe vehicles, G.I. Joe YouTube channel, Half The Battle, toy review, YouTube G.I. Joe series0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I discuss the G.I. Joe Cobra Vehicle Driver Troops! 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!