Tag: Frank Welker

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 · April 11, 2024

Transformers’ 40th Anniversary Event: Autobots Roll Out in Cinemas!

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff40th Anniversary Event, Alyse D'Antuono, Autobots, Behind-the-Scenes, Cinema Event, Classic TV Series, Decepticons, Frank Welker, Global Impact, Hasbro, nostalgia, Original Voice Actors, Peter Cullen, Table Read, Tickets on Sale., Transformers, Transformers franchise, Transformers: EarthSpark0 comment

Join the Autobots on a thrilling journey as tickets for the ‘Transformers’ 40th Anniversary Event are now available! Experience the ‘Till All Are One: Transformers 40th Anniversary Event‘ featuring classic TV series episodes and an exclusive BTS table read. Hasbro Inc. is hosting this special cinema event to honor four decades of Transformers. Starting May 15, catch screenings in selected cinemas across the US, UK, Mexico, and more. Relive the iconic Autobots and Decepticons saga with episodes from the original 1984 animated series. Tickets are on sale from April 10…

Serpentorslair Staff · February 25, 2024

Buster Jones: The Voice Behind the Icons of 1980s Animation

February 25, 2024February 26, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s animation, animation legends, Black Vulcan, Blaster, Buster Jones, Casey Kasem, Dick Clark’s Soul Unlimited, Doc, Extreme Ghostbusters, Frank Welker, gi joe, Lane College, Paris, Super Friends, Tennessee, The Real Ghostbusters, Transformers, voice acting icons, Voice Actor, Winston Zeddemore0 comment

Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at voice actor Buster Jones. Born in 1943 in Paris, Tennessee Jones grew up and went to Lane College in Jackson, TN. While attending school Jones was in a band and took a job as a disc jockey. He would work in DC and LA where he would take voice parts in commercials and eventually lead him into some of the greatest 1980’s characters. Jones would voice Black Vulcan on the popular Super Hero cartoon Super Friends. Along side other great voice actors…

Serpentorslair Staff · January 24, 2024

From Cobra Commander to Starscream: The Untold Legacy of Chris Latta, Voice of Villains, and the Tragic Symphony of His Life

January 24, 2024January 26, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffaddiction, animated series, Animation, animation history, character portrayal, Chris Latta, Cobra Commander, cult classic, entertainment industry, Frank Welker, G.I. Joe, Grebnedlog, iconic characters, industry challenges, Inspector Gadget, lasting influence, Legacy, memorable characters, Neil Ross, Paklid alien, peer reflections, Roadhouse, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Starscream, tragic end, Transformers, troubled life, voice acting community, voice acting legend, Voice Actor, voiceover talent0 comment

Christopher Collins, better known by his stage name Chris Latta, was a legendary voice actor whose talent left an indelible mark on the world of animation and entertainment. Born on August 30, 1949, in New York City, Latta’s career spanned various iconic characters and projects. Unfortunately, his life was marked by struggles that ultimately led to a tragic end. This article delves into the multifaceted career of Chris Latta, exploring his notable roles, contributions, and the challenges he faced. The Voice Behind the Legends: Chris Latta became a household name…

Serpentorslair Staff · January 22, 2024

Megatron’s Resonance: Unraveling the Legacy of the Iconic 1980s Sunbow Cartoon Villain and Voice Maestro Frank Welker

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, animated series, animation history, Autobots, Decepticons, Frank Welker, iconic characters, Megatron, Megatron's relevance, nostalgia, Pop Culture, Sunbow, Transformers, Transformers franchise, Transformers Legacy, voice acting, Voice Actor0 comment

In the vibrant landscape of 1980s animated television, few characters cast as long and influential a shadow as Megatron, the nefarious Decepticon leader from the Sunbow-produced Transformers series. Voiced by the incomparable Frank Welker, Megatron emerged as an emblematic villain whose impact transcends decades and continues to captivate audiences in 2024. Welker’s portrayal of Megatron was nothing short of iconic, etching the character into the annals of pop culture history. The deep, resonant voice that Welker lent to Megatron became synonymous with the character’s cunning, power-hungry persona. Welker’s ability to…

Serpentorslair Staff · September 12, 2021

THE POP EXPOSE – The Man of 1,000 Voices ‘Frank Welker’!

September 12, 2021September 12, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffFrank Welker, G.I.Joe, Megatron, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, Transformers0 comment

Hello everyone, today I am going to take a look at one of the most important voice actors in American History, Frank Welker. Frank Welker was born March 12, 1946. Welker was born in Colorado and began his career doing stand up and impressionist and landed his first big roll as Fred Jones from Scooby Doo. From there he would become the biggest voice acting star with a career spanning over 6 decades. He voiced many familiar characters in feature films such as Megatron, Wheelie, and Soundwave in the 1986…