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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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All Ghostbusters Haunted Humans Ranked! — Which Kenner Classic Is #1?

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, Ghostbusters action figures, Ghostbusters Haunted Humans, Ghostbusters toy collection, Granny Gross, Hard Hat Horror, Haunted Humans ranked, Kenner Ghostbusters, Kenner toys, Mail Fraud, Real Ghostbusters collectibles, retro toys, Saturday Shorty, Terror Trash, The Real Ghostbusters toys, Timmer Ghostbusters, Tombstone Tackle, vintage action figures, vintage Ghostbusters toys, X-Cop Ghost1 Comment

Who you gonna call? How about six of the strangest humans ever released in a Ghostbusters toy line! 👻 This week’s Saturday Shorty takes us straight back to the glory days of Kenner’s The Real Ghostbusters as Timmer tackles one of the wildest groups of figures in the entire vintage toy line: the legendary Haunted Humans. These weren’t ordinary action figures. At first glance they looked like everyday people—a grandmother, construction worker, mailman, police officer, football player and sanitation worker—but activate their gimmicks and suddenly something absolutely monstrous was…

The Breaking News Report

ToyKennections Hunts Rare Toys & Grails at the Massive Vancouver Comic & Toy Show 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, 1990s toys, Canadian toy show, comic book collectibles, discontinued toys, G.I. Joe collectibles, PNE Forum Vancouver, Rare action figures, recalled toys, retro toys, retro video games, toy collectors, toy grails, toy hunting, ToyKennections, Vancouver Comic & Toy Show 2026, Vancouver toy show, vintage action figures, vintage playsets, vintage toys0 comment

Vintage toy collectors, comic fans and retro pop-culture hunters are going to want to see this one! ToyKennections heads north to explore the absolutely massive Vancouver Comic & Toy Show 2026, and the amount of classic plastic packed inside the building is incredible. Held September 26–27, 2026 at the PNE Forum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the event featured approximately 400 dealer tables spread across 40,000–45,000 square feet of toys, comics, video games, memorabilia and collectibles. That means row after row of vintage action figures, enormous playsets, stuffed animals,…

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!

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…

Realm of Eternia - Masters of the Universe

1983 Masters Of The Universe Vehicles Ranked on HALF THE BATTLE!

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, 1983 toys, 80s nostalgia, action figure collecting, Battle Cat, Battle Ram, Destro Designs, Eternia, Half The Battle, He-Man collectors, He-Man toys, He-Man vehicles, Masters of The Universe, Masters of the Universe 1983, Masters of the Universe review, Masters of the Universe vehicles, Mattel Masters of the Universe, MOTU, MOTU 1983, MOTU rankings, MOTU vehicles ranked, Panthor, retro toys, Skeletor, toy collecting, toy nostalgia, vintage action figures, vintage He-Man toys, vintage MOTU, Viper Den Studios, Wind Raider, YouTube toy review0 comment

On this weekends episode of Half The Battle, We rank All 1983 Masters of The Universe Vehicles! 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!

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Half The Battle Shorty: The Corps! — Small Episode, Big Action

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff3.75 inch action figures, action figure collecting, Action figure review, Collectible Action Figures, figure spotlight, GI Joe style figures, Half The Battle, Half The Battle Shorty, join the conversation, Military Action Figures, military toy review, new toy video, nostalgia toys, retro toys, subscribe on YouTube, The CORPS, The Corps action figures, The Corps figures, The Corps military figures, The Corps toys, toy channel, toy collecting, toy review, vintage style action figures, weekly toy video, YouTube toy review0 comment

On this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, We take a look at The Corps! 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!

Ranking All G.I. Joe Vehicles From 1982 on Half The Battle!

July 2, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, 1982 G.I. Joe, 80s G.I. Joe, action figures ranking, best G.I. Joe vehicles, classic G.I. Joe vehicles, G.I. Joe collector, G.I. Joe episode, G.I. Joe fan channel, G.I. Joe Half The Battle, G.I. Joe nostalgia, G.I. Joe review, G.I. Joe toy ranking, G.I. Joe toys 1982, G.I. Joe vehicles, G.I. Joe YouTube channel, Hasbro G.I. Joe, retro toys, Toy Reviews, vintage G.I. Joe toys0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I rank the G.I. Joe Vehicles 1982! 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!

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Toy Show Haul of a Lifetime! Ken from ToyKennections Shares His Epic Finds

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s toy collection, 90s toys, action figure haul, best toy show finds, epic toy haul, Ken ToyKennections, rare toy finds, retro toys, toy collecting YouTube, Toy Collector Community, toy haul video, toy hunting video, Toy Show Haul, toy show pickups, toy show treasures, ToyKennections, ToyKennections channel, vintage toy haul, YouTube toy collector0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections shares his Toy Show Haul of a Lifetime! 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!

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Toy Hunting for Grails at BC Toy Expo with Ken from ToyKennections!

March 8, 2025March 8, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, BC Toy Expo, Collectible toys, Ken ToyKennections, rare toys, retro toys, toy collecting, toy collector, toy convention, toy grails, toy hunt, toy hunting, ToyKennections, vintage toys, YouTube toy channel0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections visits the BC Toy Expo, hunting for toy grails! 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 “Cold Slither” Creator Michael Charles Hill Interview with Toy Kennections!

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s Cartoons, action figure news, Classic animation, Cold Slither, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Classified, G.I. Joe Fandom, G.I. Joe interview, G.I. Joe Sunbow, G.I. Joe writer, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Ken ToyKennections, Michael Charles Hill, retro toys, toy collecting, toy community, ToyFair, ToyKennections, vintage cartoons, YouTube toy interviews0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections interviews the creator of G.I. Joe’s “Cold Slither” Michael Charles Hill! 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!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

First Look at Playmates’ New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figures & Playsets!

March 1, 2025March 1, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s nostalgia, action figures, Amazon Exclusive, Foot Clan, Foot Crusher, Playmates Toys, retro toys, Sewer Lair Playset, Shredder, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, TMNT action figures, TMNT collectibles, TMNT playsets, TMNT toys, toy news, ToyFair 20250 comment

Exciting news for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans! Playmates Toys has unveiled their latest TMNT releases at ToyFair 2025, and they’re packed with nostalgia and action-packed fun. Included in the showcase is the Sewer Lair Playset, a must-have for any Turtles collector, bringing the heroes’ underground hideout to life with incredible details. Also making its debut is the Foot Crusher, an awesome new vehicle that’s sure to be a game-changer in battles against Shredder and the Foot Clan. Both the Sewer Lair Playset and Foot Crusher will be Amazon exclusives,…

Realm of Eternia - Masters of the Universe

Unveiling the Masters of the Universe Origins Fright Zone Playset from Toyfair 2025!

March 1, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s nostalgia, action figures, Evil Horde, Fright Zone Playset, he-man, Hordak, Masters of The Universe, Masters of the Universe playset, Mattel, Mattel press junket, MOTU Origins, MOTU toy news, retro toys, Skeletor, toy collecting, ToyFair 20250 comment

The wait is over, Masters of the Universe fans! Mattel has officially revealed the Masters of the Universe Origins Fright Zone Playset, bringing one of the most iconic locations from the classic 1980s franchise back to life. These stunning first-look images were included in Mattel’s official Toyfair 2025 press junket, showcasing the Fright Zone in all its terrifying glory. Fans of Skeletor, Hordak, and the Evil Horde will be thrilled to see this legendary playset making its way to the Origins line. While details on pricing, release date, and features…

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Exploring Venom’s Jackhammer – A Classic Vehicle from Kenner’s M.A.S.K. Toy Line!

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, 80s toys, action figure vehicles, classic toy reviews, Half The Battle, Kenner M.A.S.K., Kenner vehicles, M.A.S.K. Jackhammer, M.A.S.K. toys, M.A.S.K. vs. Venom, retro toys, toy collecting, toy review, Venom Jackhammer, vintage action figures0 comment

On this weekend episode of Half The Battle we discuss Venom’s Jackhammer vehicle from Kenner’s MASK toy line! Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!

The Red Shadows – G.I. Joe’s Action Force Villains! ToyKennections Spotlight

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s toys, Action Force, Action Force villains, Baron Ironblood, classic action figures, Cobra’s predecessor, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe history, G.I. Joe villains, Ken ToyKennections, Palitoy, retro toys, The Red Shadows, toy collecting, Toy Reviews, ToyKennections, vintage action figures0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at G.I. Joe’s Action Force mortal Enemy The Red Shadows! 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!