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Serpentorslair Staff · August 4, 2024

A Retrospective Look: The 1991 Attack Cruiser – GI Joe’s Oddest Vehicle

August 4, 2024August 8, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1991 Attack Cruiser, 90s toys, collectible GI Joe, Collectible toys, drone launcher concept, GI Joe cockpit, GI Joe collection, GI Joe community, GI Joe glider bomb, GI Joe history, GI Joe lineup, GI Joe oddities, GI Joe vehicles, retro toys, thrift store finds, toy nostalgia, Toy Reviews, vintage GI Joe, vintage toy analysis0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look back at the 1991 G.I. Joe Attack Cruiser. By far this is one of the oddest looking vehicles in the original Joe lineup from 82-94. This holds 3 figures one in the front cockpit, one behind that and one off to the side. The wheels don’t line up and it makes this vehicle just look odd. The glider bomb however saved this oddity. A bit before its time perhaps but this would make for a great drone…

Serpentorslair Staff · July 8, 2024

Rediscovering the Icon: A Retrospective on 1982’s Snake Eyes – The Commando That Sparked an Adventure

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, 1982 Snake Eyes figure, action figure restoration, Arashikage clan, broken thumbs repair, classic GI Joe figures, Frankenjoe, GI Joe 12 inch, GI Joe 3-3/4 inch, GI Joe 6 inch, GI Joe adventures, GI Joe collectibles, GI Joe design, GI Joe history, GI Joe legacy, GI Joe O-ring replacement, Kenner Star Wars competition, original Snake Eyes, retro toys, Ron Rudat, Snake Eyes, Snake Eyes commando, toy collecting, vintage action figures, vintage toy reviews0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look back to G.I. Joe 1982. A familiar figure with millions of stories and over 70 versions including 3-3/4, 12 inch, 6 inch, and many other scales over the past 40+ years. A figure I had never owned that started it all. The commando cast all in black to save money, but a mysterious character developed and Snake Eyes became one of the most popular characters over the years, expanded within an elaborate story of him and his…

Serpentorslair Staff · June 30, 2024

A Look Back at the Iconic 1986 GI Joe Episode “Arise, Serpentor, Arise!

June 30, 2024July 2, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1986 GI Joe episode, 80s Cartoons, Arise Serpentor Arise, BATS GI Joe, Battle Android Troopers, Beachhead GI Joe, classic GI Joe episodes, Cobra Commander, Cobra organization, Dial-Tone GI Joe, Dr. Mindbender GI Joe, Flint GI Joe, gi joe, GI Joe characters, GI Joe episode review, GI Joe history, GI Joe miniseries, GI Joe nostalgia, GI Joe TV series, Mainframe GI Joe, Monkeywrench GI Joe, Serpentor GI Joe, Sgt Slaughter GI Joe, Slip-Stream GI Joe, Thrasher GI Joe, Zandar GI Joe, Zarana GI Joe, Zartan Dreadnoks0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the the 1986 episode 1 of the 5 part miniseries Arise, Serpentor, Arise! At this point in Gi Joe history there were many great characters established. Even some of smaller characters had action figures with file cards and may have had a larger part in the comics. At the time it was hard to believe there could be a lot of new and exciting characters created. Millions of kids like me had become accustomed to characters…

Serpentorslair Staff · June 16, 2024

A Look Back At 1995 G.I. Joe Extreme

June 16, 2024June 16, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, articulation in figures, college experience, fraternity life, gi joe, GI Joe evolution, GI Joe fans, GI Joe history, Hasbro, head sculpts, Iron Claw, Lt. Stone, modern GI Joe figures, O-Ring figures, personal milestones, SGT Savage, toy collecting, transitional time, uniforms0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m rolling it make to a troubled time in the GI Joe world. It was a transitional time in my life as well. I was in college and I pledged a fraternity which led me to meeting many different people and having many different experiences I probably would not have had otherwise. One person led me half way across the state and built a family with me. Similar to my trying times GI Joe took a completely different route from their…

Serpentorslair Staff · June 10, 2024

“Retro Review: Exploring the Unique Charm of the 2007 Sigma6 Dark Ninja Master”

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff2005-2007 Sigma6, 2007 GI Joe figures, 2007 Sigma6 figure, Action figure review, Collectible Action Figures, Dark Ninja Master review, gi joe, GI Joe action figures, GI Joe cartoon, GI Joe collectors, GI Joe franchise, GI Joe history, GI Joe toys, Kung Fu grip, Sigma6, Sigma6 accessories, Sigma6 collection, Sigma6 Dark Ninja Master, Sigma6 review, Sigma6 Spirit0 comment

Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look back at a 2007 G.I. Joe Sigma 6 figure. The Sigma6 were short Lived from 2005-2007. I remember seeing them and thinking they were expensive so the only figure I picked up was Spirit who at the time was an o-ring figure I had wanted for 20 years and this was why I picked him up. The design was interesting on these. It wasn’t the normal realistic look of the original eighties Joes or even the nineties Joes that took on…

Serpentorslair Staff · June 2, 2024

Exploring the Legacy: A Look at the 1995 12-Inch SGT Savage Figure

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff12 inch action figure review, 1995 SGT Savage figure, 90s action figures, Action figure customization, action figure flea market finds, Classified GI Joe figures, GI Joe collectibles, GI Joe Extreme, GI Joe fan review, GI Joe history, GI Joe O-ring figures, GI Joe SGT Savage, GI Joe toy line, modern GI Joe figures, SGT Savage accessories, SGT Savage character, toy collecting, vintage action figures, Welcome to The Outpost0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1995 stand alone 12 inch G.I. Joe SGT Savage figure. As we all know the long run of GI Joe O-ring figures ran from 1982-1994, and the glorious days of GI Joe came to a halt. With it came some trials of some other lines including GI Joe Extreme and SGT. Savage. The SGT Savage figures were cool and the 12 inch figure was pretty awesome. He has a lot of accessories and a tough…