Tag: G.I. Joe collecting

Serpentorslair Staff · October 1, 2026

When G.I. Joe Version 2 Figures Were Better Than the Originals — And When They Absolutely Sucked

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, B.A.T. V2, Cobra action figures, Cobra Commander V2, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe collecting, G.I. Joe Version 2 figures, G.I.Joe A Real American Hero, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Low-Light V2, Night Force G.I. Joe, Ninja Force Zartan, Python Patrol, retro toy collecting, Rock N Roll V2, Slaughters Marauders, Snake Eyes V2, Snow Serpent V2, Storm Shadow V2, vintage G.I. Joe figures0 comment

By Destro Designs — Viper Den Studios Just like movies, sequels to figures can really be a letdown. Sometimes G.I. Joe Version 2 figures took everything great about an original character and somehow made it even better. Other times, Hasbro took an absolutely iconic design and followed it up with something that made you wonder what the hell happened. And there may be no better example of that than the Snow Serpent. Snow Serpent V2 — How Do You Follow an All-Time Classic With This? The original 1985 Cobra…

Serpentorslair Staff · September 25, 2026

Sub Teams Part 4: Night Force

September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffBeach Head Night Force, Big Ben Night Force, Charbroil G.I. Joe, Cobra Night Force, Crazylegs Night Force, D.I.R.E. G.I. Joe, Destro Designs, Energon Universe Night Force, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe collecting, G.I. Joe Energon Universe, G.I. Joe Night Force, G.I. Joe Night Force Classified, G.I. Joe sub-teams, GI Joe Night Force, GI Joe sub teams, Lightfoot G.I. Joe, Low-Light G.I. Joe, Night Force figures, Night Force G.I. Joe Classified Series, Psyche-Out Night Force, Quick Kick Night Force, Repeater G.I. Joe, Rip Cord Night Force, Serpentor's Lair, Shockwave Night Force, Shooter Night Force, Vintage G.I. Joe, Viper Den Studios, Wolf Spider G.I. Joe2 Comments

By Destro Designs-Viper Den Studios Everyone knows how I feel about Python Patrol, especially after the previous article. It’s an incredible extension of the Cobra side of the battle and is super indicative of Cobra itself. But without question, my number one favorite G.I. Joe sub-team is Night Force. The team itself is based around a super-elite squad that handles the things that go bump in the night. They conduct operations so important and so sensitive that they have to use the cover of darkness. Bane can think he owns…

Serpentorslair Staff · September 10, 2026

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…

Serpentorslair Staff · March 7, 2025

Is The Most Recent G.I. Joe Classified Retro Card Art AI Generated?

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffAction Media Reviews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe collecting, G.I. Joe Collector Community, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe collectors debate, G.I. Joe controversy, G.I. Joe discussion, G.I. Joe Facebook, G.I. Joe Facebook groups, G.I. Joe fan community, G.I. Joe Fandom, G.I. Joe fandom toxicity, G.I. Joe opinions, G.I. Joe video, G.I. Joe YouTube, Terry, the island viper, toxic fanbase, toy collecting0 comment

There has been a lot of discourse surrounding the most recent wave of the G.I. Joe Classified Retro figures shown at Toy Fair earlier this month. The art of this wave, which consists of characters Flint, Cover Girl and Cobra Tele-Viper has fans scratching their heads. The original G.I. Joe lineup of characters depicted card art by legendary artist Hector Garrido. Additionally, during the run of the G.I. Joe Classified line of action figures, independent artists have had the privilege of having their art on the boxes of the action…

Serpentorslair Staff · March 6, 2025

The Toxic G.I. Joe Facebook Community Called Out By The Island Viper!

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffAction Media Reviews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe collecting, G.I. Joe Collector Community, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe collectors debate, G.I. Joe controversy, G.I. Joe discussion, G.I. Joe Facebook, G.I. Joe Facebook groups, G.I. Joe fan community, G.I. Joe Fandom, G.I. Joe fandom toxicity, G.I. Joe opinions, G.I. Joe video, G.I. Joe YouTube, Terry, the island viper, toxic fanbase, toy collecting0 comment

Today The Island Viper aka “Terry” discusses the Toxic nature of the G.I. Joe Facebook Collector Community! Check out the video below, then share your thoughts and opinions of this wave with us below in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to Action Media Reviews for all of Terry’s latest videos!

Serpentorslair Staff · August 19, 2024

A Look at G.I. Joe Footloose 1985 TO Present!

August 19, 2024August 20, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffcollecting G.I. Joe figures, custom G.I. Joe figures, Footloose 1985, Footloose action figure, Footloose custom figure, Footloose G.I. Joe history, G.I. Joe 1985 figures, G.I. Joe 2012 Club Exclusive, G.I. Joe character analysis, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe collecting, G.I. Joe collection, G.I. Joe customizations, G.I. Joe fan discussion, G.I. Joe Footloose, G.I. Joe head swaps, G.I. Joe nostalgia, G.I. Joe toy aisle memories, Sigma 6 Gung-Ho, Slaughter's Marauders Footloose0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at G.I.Joe Footloose as a whole. In 1985 I stood there in Ames department store. There in front of me lied the dilemma of choosing 2 out of the 6 Joes that hung on the peg in front of me. Shipwreck was my first choice and second I remember Dusty, Flint and a couple others not coming to focus in my old foggy mind, but among the rest was Footloose, who I narrowed down relatively quickly if…