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TUESDAY NIGHTS BELONGED TO THE A-TEAM: Remember When Gen X Couldn’t Wait for 8 PM?

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s television, 1980s toys, 80s kids, B.A. Baracus, Classic TV, Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz, G.I. Joe, Galoob A-Team figures, Gen X nostalgia, Generation X, George Peppard, Hannibal Smith, Howling Mad Murdock, Mr. T, Serpentors Lair, The A-Team, The A-Team van, Tuesday night television, vintage action figures0 comment

By Serpentor’s Lair | October 13, 2026 There was a time when Tuesday nights meant something special to every Gen X kid growing up in the 1980s. You hurried through dinner. You finished your homework, or at least convinced your parents you had. You grabbed your favorite snack, found your spot on the living room carpet, and waited for the clock to hit eight. Because on NBC, Tuesday nights meant one thing. THE A-TEAM! The A-Team became one of the most unforgettable action-adventure television shows of the 1980s. There was…

Operation Recall

EXCLUSIVE: Carson Mataxis on Operation: Recall Wave 3 and Year Two

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff3DJoes, Carson Mataxis, Damselfly, G.I. Joe, Mark Pennington, O-ring action figures, Operation Recall, Operation Recall Wave 3, Operation Recall Year Two, PAC-DOG, Ron Rudat, Runback, Salty Dawg, SHHHH0 comment

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW | Serpentor’s Lair | October 10, 2026 By Serpentor’s Lair Staff For collectors who grew up in the golden age of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, the classic 3¾-inch O-ring action figure represents more than a particular kind of toy. It represents a world of imaginative characters, ingenious accessories, beautifully illustrated cardbacks, and afternoons when an entire adventure could unfold on the living room floor. Operation: Recall is bringing that spirit into the present with all-new characters built by many of the very creators who helped define…

G.I. Joe Classified

G.I. Joe Classified Night Force Sneak Peek #237 Revealed at NYCC 2026 – Official Photos & Details!

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffClassified Series, G.I. Joe, Hasbro, Night Force, NYCC 2026, Sneak Peek, Walmart0 comment

Hasbro has revealed G.I. Joe Classified Series #237 Night Force Sneak Peek, bringing another classic Real American Hero character into the modern six-inch action figure lineup! With New York Comic Con 2026 underway, G.I. Joe collectors have another exciting figure to add to their wish lists. The latest addition to the popular Classified Series introduces a modernized version of Sneak Peek, the G.I. Joe team’s reconnaissance specialist, outfitted with advanced surveillance equipment, tactical gear, and an assortment of mission-specific accessories. From his distinctive red night-vision goggles to his reconnaissance drone,…

Flashback: New York Comic Con 2016

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffArtist Alley, Comic Books, Comic Con Nostalgia, Cosplay, G.I. Joe, Mr. Robot, New York Comic Con, NYCC 2016, NYCC 2026, toy collecting, WWE0 comment

Story by @GIJoeRepairShop For many years, my spouse worked as an editor at several major comics publishers. One nice perk of the job was tickets to several major comics conventions around the country. Since this week is NYCC, I thought I’d look back at NYCC 2016, including what the major cultural forces were at a time before the G.I. Joe Classified line was launched. It was the first time I ever dressed up for a con. I went as Mr. Robot, the character from the popular television show of the…

The Breaking News Report

We Saved the Toys of the 1980s. Now We’re Being Priced Out of Our Own Childhoods

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, 1980s toys, action figures, adult collectors, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Classified, Hasbro, HASLAB, he-man, Masters of The Universe, Mattel, toy collecting, Toy Prices, Transformers, vintage toys0 comment

By the Serpentor’s Lair Editorial Team | October 7, 2026 We kept G.I. Joe, Transformers, He-Man, and the rest of our childhood alive. But with today’s collector prices, limited editions, and preorder culture, a painful question deserves an answer: Who can still afford to belong? We were the kids who wore the paint off our action figures. We lost their weapons in the backyard. We bent their file cards, snapped their rubber bands, and sent them into battles that lasted all afternoon. We didn’t know what a collectible was. We…

Half The Battle

Toy Hunting with HCC788 at Vintage Toys of the Universe 2026!

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, Collectibles, G.I. Joe, HCC788, retro toys, toy collecting, toy hunting, Toy Show 2026, vintage action figures, Vintage Toys of the Universe 20260 comment

Calling all vintage toy collectors, G.I. Joe fans, and retro toy enthusiasts! If you love the excitement of searching for classic action figures and rediscovering childhood favorites, this is one toy hunting adventure you’ll want to watch! Join HCC788 for a toy hunting adventure at Vintage Toys of the Universe 2026, an event celebrating the timeless appeal of vintage toys, retro collectibles, and the collectors who keep these hobbies alive. Watch: Toy Hunting with HCC788! Watch the full vintage toy hunting video above! Vintage Toys of the Universe 2026:…

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G.I. Joe Classified Series Dreadnok Flatline Revealed Ahead of NYCC 2026 – Photos, Accessories & Preorder Details!

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figure news, Dreadnok Flatline, Dreadnok Flatline Figure, Dreadnoks, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe action figures, G.I. Joe Classified 2026, G.I. Joe Classified Preorders, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe Classified Series 232, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe Flatline, G.I. Joe news, G.I. Joe Toy Reveals, Hasbro, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Hasbro NYCC 2026, New Dreadnok Figures, New York Comic Con 2026, NYCC 2026, Serpentorslair, toy collecting, Zartan0 comment

New Dreadnok Flatline Joins the G.I. Joe Classified Series! The Dreadnoks are getting a doctor, and we’re not sure anyone should trust him! Hasbro has officially revealed the upcoming G.I. Joe Classified Series Dreadnok Flatline action figure ahead of New York Comic Con 2026. This completely new character brings an outrageous personality, bizarre medical equipment, and another dangerous addition to Zartan’s infamous biker gang. With NYCC 2026 taking place October 8–11, collectors already have plenty to discuss. Flatline is shaping up to be one of the most unusual new characters…

Hanging With My Brothers and Getting That G.I. Journey

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, action figure collecting, Destro Designs, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe collecting, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe community, G.I. Joe nostalgia, Serpentors Lair, Viper Den Studios0 comment

By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios As we close in on the weekend, we take another step toward having Adam, the creator of this glorious site, step into Viper Den Studios and get down with his G.I. Journey while talking about the road that led to creating The Lair. Whenever somebody comes on the show for the first time, I like to have the show center around their G.I. Journey—all the things that shaped them as collectors and everything that went down throughout the years while growing up. Whether…

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…

The COMPLETE History of M.A.S.K. !

August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, 1980s toys, 80s nostalgia, 80s toy lines, action figures, classic toy lines, G.I. Joe, Ken ToyKennections, Kenner toys, M.A.S.K., M.A.S.K. 1980s, M.A.S.K. Masks, M.A.S.K. toy line, M.A.S.K. toys, M.A.S.K. vehicles, retro toys, toy collecting, toy history, toy photography, Toy Reviews, ToyKennections, Transformers, vintage toy collecting, vintage toys0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the iconic 1980s toy line M.A.S.K.! 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!

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…

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…

Farewell to a Gentle Voice: Remembering Lee Weaver

November 6, 2025November 7, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, Alpine, animation legacy, childhood nostalgia, G.I. Joe, GI Joe memories, Lee Weaver, pop culture tribute, Sunbow cartoon, voice actor tribute0 comment

There are voices from our childhood that settle into our memories—not because they were the loudest or the flashiest, but because they carried heart. Lee Weaver was one of those voices. For many of us who grew up glued to weekday afternoons or Saturday mornings, G.I. Joe was more than just a cartoon. It was a world of bravery, humor, danger, and friendship. Behind those adventures were real people lending warmth and humanity to the characters we adored. Lee Weaver was one such presence, giving life to Alpine—a steady climber…

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G.I. Joe Storms New York Comic Con 2025: Classified Reveals Take Center Stage!

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffArctic HISS Tank, Big Lob, Cobra La Royal Guard, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Classified, GI Joe classified series, GI Joe figures, GI Joe news, GI Joe reveals, GI Joe toys, Hasbro, Hit and Run, Lifeline, New York Comic Con 2025, Night Viper0 comment

The G.I. Joe Classified Series just dominated New York Comic Con 2025, and fans couldn’t be more excited! The panel wrapped up, leaving collectors buzzing with anticipation as Hasbro unveiled a slew of incredible new figures and vehicles from the ever-growing Classified line. Among the showstoppers was the all-new Arctic H.I.S.S. Tank, a reimagined cold-weather Cobra battle machine ready to roll into any frozen battlefield. Sleek, imposing, and loaded with details, it’s already one of the most talked-about reveals of the convention. But that’s not all—Cobra-La Royal Guard officially joins…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

1989 G.I. Joe Slaughters Marauders Armadillo Tank Review | Half The Battle

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1989 G.I. Joe vehicles, Armadillo Tank, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe tank, G.I. Joe toy review, G.I. Joe YouTube review, GI Joe 1989, GI Joe Armadillo review, GI Joe fan channel, GI Joe vehicle spotlight, Half The Battle, Slaughters Marauders, Slaughter’s Marauders Armadillo, vintage GI Joe vehicles0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I review the 1989 G.I. Joe Slaughters Marauders Armadillo Tank! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!