Tag: head sculpts

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…

“Riding the Nostalgic Rails: Exploring the Marvels of Marx Brand Old West 12 Inch Figures”

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff12 inch figurines, articulated figures, camp gear accessories, childhood memories, classic toy line, Collectibles, General George Custer, Geronimo, GI Joe competition, head sculpts, high-quality plastic, historical toys, Johnny West, Louis Marx Co, Marx brand, nostalgic toys, Old West figures, PVC plastic, Stony Smith, toy collectors, toy enthusiasts, Toy Reviews, toy trains, toy trucks, vintage toy market, vintage toys0 comment

Hello everyone, today I’m going off the rails with Marx brand Old West 12 inch figures. The Louis Marx co was founded in 1919 and closed its doors in 1980. They made tons of toys over the years including toy train, trucks, and figurines. One of their hottest lines was the Johnny West line. Growing up my grandparents had a Johnny West, Geronimo, General George Custer, and 2 horses. The one lost his tail. These were made with high quality plastic and were highly articulated. The head and hands were…