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Serpentorslair Staff · November 14, 2026

Who Painted G.I. Joe’s To the Rescue? The 1982 Art Mystery

November 14, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1982 G.I. Joe poster, 3DJoes, Bill Sienkiewicz, Carson Mataxis, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe artwork, G.I. Joe mysteries, Gen X nostalgia, Hasbro history, Kirk Bozigian, Ron Rudat, Thermos lunchbox, To the Rescue, Vintage G.I. Joe0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM EXCLUSIVE FEATURE G.I. Joe’s Greatest Unsolved Art Mystery: Who Painted “To the Rescue” in 1982? A forgotten lunchbox connection, an unidentified illustrator, and a legendary G.I. Joe painting have left collectors searching for answers more than four decades later. By Adam Jared | Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios The legendary early G.I. Joe battlefield illustration known as “To the Rescue.” Original artist unidentified. Image: Amok Time collectibles. Somewhere in the history of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, a remarkable artist has been forgotten. Not an ordinary illustrator.…

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…

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…