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The 1980s Gave Us 10 TV Theme Songs We Still Know by Heart — But Can You Guess Which One Took the Crown?

November 6, 2026November 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, 1980s TV theme songs, Cheers, classic television, classic TV intros, Diff'rent Strokes, Dukes of Hazzard, Facts of Life, Growing Pains, Jan Hammer, Little House On The Prairie, Magnum PI, Miami Vice, Mike Post, retro television, Serpentorslair, Silver Spoons, The Fall Guy, Waylon Jennings0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM PRESENTS THE RETRO TELEVISION COUNTDOWN The 1980s Gave Us 10 TV Theme Songs We Still Know by Heart — But Can You Guess Which One Took the Crown? Ten unforgettable openings. Ten trips back in time. One television theme that stands above them all. By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios There was a time when television didn’t need a skip-intro button. In fact, the opening credits were often one of the best parts of the entire show. Imagine it. It’s 1985. You’ve finished your homework, dinner is over,…

The G.I. Joe Ads Still Hit Like a Megaton Bomb 40 Years Later

November 5, 2026November 5, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s Childhood Memories, 1980s G.I. Joe commercials, 1980s toy catalogs, Destro Designs, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe nostalgia, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Kay-Bee Toys, Sears Wish Book, Serpentorslair, Toys R Us, vintage action figures, vintage G.I. Joe advertisements, Viper Den Studios0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM • RETRO TOY NOSTALGIA The G.I. Joe Ads Still Hit Like a Megaton Bomb 40 Years Later Before the internet, before social media, and before instant toy reveals, a G.I. Joe commercial or a page from the Sears catalog could make an ordinary afternoon unforgettable. BY DESTRO DESIGNS – VIPER DEN STUDIOS VINTAGE TOY ADVERTISING | The G.I. Joe catalog pages that fueled the imaginations of an entire generation. As a kid, we didn’t have the internet to Google upcoming releases or to stare at figures we wanted to…

Alice Cooper Halloween 2026: Atlantic City Concert Review

November 4, 2026November 4, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAlice Cooper, Alice Cooper Atlantic City, Alice Cooper concert review, Alice Cooper Halloween 2026, Alice's Attic Tour, Anna Cara, Classic Rock, Halloween Concerts, Little Steven Van Zandt, Nirvana, Nita Strauss, School's Out, Serpentorslair, Shock Rock, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Steven Van Zandt, Tropicana Casino0 comment

SERPENTOR’S LAIR LIVE MUSIC • CONCERT REVIEWS Halloween with Alice Cooper in Atlantic City By @gijoerepairshop Special Contributor • SerpentorsLair.com Alice Cooper shows always include horror and the macabre. But, an Alice Cooper show on Halloween is a unique experience! This year, this author left the neighborhood children to fend for themselves with two buckets of candy by the front door. Alice Cooper and his band were playing at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, a venue they have visited many times before, in support of the current…

A Day in the Life of Rajah: The Burden of Being Grand Duchess

November 4, 2026November 4, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAnimal Lovers, Cat Lovers, Cat Stories, Domestic Shorthair Cats, Funny Cat Stories, Furbabies, Grand Duchess Rajah, Guest Columns, Life With Cats, Pet Humor, Pet Stories, Princess Rajah, Serpentorslair, W.J. Rabideau0 comment

Today’s article is about my favorite little beastie. Written in her POV. Not so much an article as a ode to our favorite furbabies. A Day in the Life of Rajah: The Burden of Being Grand Duchess By W.J. Rabideau By Her Royal Highness, Princess Rajah, First of Her Name, Duchess of the Staircase, and Supreme Ruler of the Two-Story Kingdom Her Royal Highness, The Grand Duchess Rajah. Being royal is exhausting. Particularly when you’re responsible for the emotional well-being of three hopelessly dependent humans. I am Rajah, a 14-year-old…

Display Choices, a Rapidly Growing G.I. Joe Collection, and Dwindling Space

November 3, 2026November 3, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figure display ideas, action figure storage, G.I. Joe Classified display space, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe collection display, G.I. Joe dioramas, G.I. Joe HasLab Snow C.A.T., G.I. Joe Thunder Machine, Serpentorslair, Vamp Mark II0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM | THE COLLECTOR’S CORNER Display Choices, a Rapidly Growing G.I. Joe Collection, and Dwindling Space When the collection keeps growing but the walls aren’t moving, sometimes the only solution is to declare it a problem for your future self! By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios | SerpentorsLair.com G.I. Joe Classified Series figures bring elaborate battle scenes to life. Promotional imagery: Hasbro, via GeekTyrant. One thing nearly all collectors have in common is the finite amount of space available for their collections. Regardless of what you collect, most people…

The Real Ghostbusters: When Halloween Was Forever Turns 40

November 1, 2026November 1, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s Saturday morning cartoons, classic 80s animation, Ghostbusters 40th Anniversary, Ghostbusters Halloween Episode, J Michael Straczynski, Real Ghostbusters 1986, Samhain Ghostbusters, Serpentorslair, The Real Ghostbusters, When Halloween Was Forever0 comment

THE RETRO TELEVISION VAULT | NOVEMBER 1, 2026 The Real Ghostbusters: When Halloween Was Forever Turns 40 — The Cartoon That Refused to Let Halloween Die By Destro Designs – Viper Den StudiosSerpentorsLair.com | November 1, 2026 Forty years ago today, a pumpkin-headed nightmare arrived on Saturday morning television, and Halloween would never feel quite the same again. Samhain, the frightening pumpkin-headed spirit introduced in the November 1, 1986 episode. Image: The Real Ghostbusters, via IMDb. © Respective rights holders. There was something extraordinary about Saturday mornings in 1986. We…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

G.I. Joe: Kindergarten Commandos Cartoon Review with Half The Battle and HCC788

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, DIC G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 1991, G.I. Joe cartoon review, Half The Battle, HCC788, Kindergarten Commandos, Retro cartoons, Serpentorslair0 comment

G.I. Joe’s Wildest Classroom Adventure! This week on G.I. Joe: Half The Battle, we’re heading back into the wonderfully unpredictable world of the DIC-era G.I. Joe cartoon! Joining the adventure is fellow G.I. Joe enthusiast HCC788 as we revisit the unforgettable 1991 episode “Kindergarten Commandos.” Cobra Commander has another outrageous scheme, and this time, he’s taking over a school to recruit the perfect Cobra soldiers! Unfortunately for Cobra, things don’t always go according to plan, especially when kindergarteners are involved. Was this episode an overlooked gem, a ridiculous cartoon adventure,…

McFarlane’s New Batgirl Action Figure Brings Alicia Silverstone’s 1997 Batman & Robin Back to Life

October 27, 2026October 27, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAlicia Silverstone Batgirl, Batgirl 2026 action figure, Batgirl preorder, Batman and Robin 1997, DC action figures, DC Multiverse Batgirl, Deluxe Theatrical Edition, McFarlane Batgirl, McFarlane Toys review, Serpentorslair0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM | COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT McFarlane’s New Batgirl Action Figure Brings Alicia Silverstone’s 1997 Batman & Robin Back to Life A silver mask, unmistakable ’90s styling, and a new reason to revisit Gotham’s most misunderstood superhero movie. By Adam Jared | SerpentorsLair.com | October 27, 2026 The new Batgirl Deluxe Theatrical Edition from McFarlane Toys. Promotional photography: McFarlane Toys / Entertainment Earth. Gotham City is returning to the neon-soaked world of 1997, and this time, Batgirl is getting the collector treatment she deserves. McFarlane Toys has unveiled its new DC Multiverse…

G.I. Joe Movie Hype Is Back! Bradley Cooper as Duke Has Fans Ready for Battle

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffBaroness, Bradley Cooper Duke, Cobra Commander, Danny McBride G.I. Joe, Destro, Destro Designs, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe movie 2026, G.I. Joe movie casting, G.I. Joe reboot, Hasbro, Josh Brolin, Major Bludd, Paramount Pictures, Serpentorslair, Springfield Cobra, Viper Den Studios1 Comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM VIPER DEN STUDIOS • G.I. JOE COMMENTARY Keeping the Hype Train Going for This G.I. Joe Movie! BY DESTRO DESIGNS – VIPER DEN STUDIOS Bradley Cooper at BFI Southbank, January 2024. Photograph by Raph_PH / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Original, unmodified photograph. It’s been a while since Danny McBride made his appearance on the Josh Horowitz podcast that ignited so much speculation and optimism in regard to the G.I. Joe movie he has written and is directing. We’ve talked about all the individual points that lead…

The Breaking News Report

Walter Koenig Dies at 90: Remembering Star Trek’s Beloved Chekov, His Remarkable Life, and a Friendship That Lasted Forever

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffBabylon 5, celebrity deaths 2026, George Takei, Hollywood legends, Pavel Chekov, Serpentorslair, Star Trek, Star Trek cast, Star Trek nostalgia, Star Trek The Original Series, Walter Koenig, Walter Koenig dies, Walter Koenig family, Walter Koenig obituary, Walter Koenig tribute, William Shatner0 comment

SERPENTOR’S LAIR | IN MEMORIAM Remembering the Stars Who Became Part of Our Lives Walter Koenig Dies at 90: Remembering Star Trek’s Beloved Chekov, His Remarkable Life, and a Friendship That Lasted Forever He helped generations believe in a brighter tomorrow. Now, as the world says goodbye to Walter Koenig, the friendships he built and the joy he shared offer a beautiful reminder that some stars never stop shining. By Adam Jared | SerpentorsLair.com October 26, 2026 | Celebrity Tributes & Television History Walter Koenig as Ensign Pavel Chekov in…

'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe G.I. Joe Classified

Now You Know With Yorktownjoe: G.I. Joe Classified Hydro-Viper Review

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1988 G.I. Joe, Action Figure Reviews, Cobra Army Building, Cobra Eels, Cobra Hydro-Viper, G.I. Joe action figures, G.I. Joe Classified Hydro-Viper, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe toy reviews, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Hydro-Viper 2026, Hydro-Viper Review, Serpentorslair, Yorktownjoe0 comment

SERPENTOR’S LAIR | THE COLLECTOR’S SPOTLIGHT COBRA’S DEEPEST NIGHTMAREHAS RETURNED! YorktownJoe dives into the G.I. Joe Classified Hydro-Viper in an all-new, full-length action figure review! THIS WEEK’S FEATUREVIDEO REVIEW BY YORKTOWNJOE FEATURED COLLECTOR VIDEO GO BENEATH THE SURFACE WITH YORKTOWNJOE! Watch the full review above, and be sure to like, share, and subscribe to support independent G.I. Joe content creators! From the darkest depths of Cobra’s underwater forces comes one of the most unforgettable villains of the original G.I. Joe era!The fearsome Hydro-Viper has resurfaced in Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified…

The Breaking News Report

Tom Skerritt Dies at 93: Remembering the Hollywood Legend Who Gave Us Alien, Top Gun and Picket Fences

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s movie stars, A River Runs Through It, Captain Dallas Alien, celebrity deaths 2026, classic Hollywood, Contact 1997, Emmy Award winner, Hollywood legends, Picket Fences, Serpentorslair, Sheriff Jimmy Brock, Steel Magnolias, The Dead Zone, Tom Skerritt, Tom Skerritt Alien, Tom Skerritt death 2026, Tom Skerritt dies, Tom Skerritt dies at 93, Tom Skerritt MASH, Tom Skerritt obituary, Tom Skerritt Top Gun, Viper Top Gun0 comment

HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS | IN MEMORIAM Tom Skerritt Dies at 93: Remembering the Hollywood Legend Who Gave Us Alien, Top Gun and Picket Fences From the terrifying corridors of the Nostromo to the sun-drenched skies of Top Gun, the Emmy-winning actor spent more than six decades making audiences believe in the men he portrayed. Now, Hollywood says goodbye to one of its most quietly extraordinary stars. BY SERPENTOR’S LAIR EDITORIAL | OCTOBER 22, 2026 Tom Skerritt (1933–2026). Photograph by Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Image and license.…

The GoBots That Started It All: My Aunt’s Unforgettable Surprise in 1984

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toy nostalgia, 1980s toys, 1984 GoBots toys, Bandai Machine Robo, Baron von Joy, Bug Bite GoBots, childhood memories, Cy-Kill GoBots, Destroyer GoBots, GoBots Command Center, Serpentorslair, Super GoBots, Tonka GoBots, transforming robots, vintage action figures, vintage toy collecting0 comment

Every toy collector has a beginning. Somewhere in the memories of childhood, there is usually one special moment, one particular toy, or one unexpected gift that started a lifelong fascination. For me, that moment came in 1984, when my aunt surprised me with something I never saw coming: a collection of Tonka GoBots, including Super GoBots, and the incredible GoBots Command Center. There was no anticipation leading up to it, no carefully planned shopping trip, and no expectation that I was about to receive something so wonderful. It was a…

The Backyard Was Our World: Playing Hot Wheels in the Dirt in the 1980s

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s Childhood Memories, 1980s Hot Wheels, 1980s nostalgia, 1980s summer memories, 1980s toys, backyard childhood memories, childhood freedom, childhood nostalgia, classic Hot Wheels cars, Gen X nostalgia, growing up in the 1980s, Hot Wheels, Hot Wheels Ultra Hots 1984, Mattel Hot Wheels, playing Hot Wheels in the dirt, retro toy collecting, Serpentorslair, Ultra Hots Hot Wheels, vintage diecast cars, vintage Hot Wheels0 comment

There was a time when a handful of Hot Wheels cars, a patch of dirt, and a long summer afternoon were all we needed to be happy. We didn’t know it then, but we were living through some of the most peaceful, innocent, and unforgettable moments of our lives. Original 1980s Hot Wheels Ultra Hots cars. Photo: Diecast Racer. When the Backyard Was the Whole World Sometimes I wish I could go back. Not for a week, not even for an entire summer, but just for one ordinary afternoon in…

Inside the Mind of VisionQuest

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffDisney Plus, EDITH, FRIDAY, James Spader, Jarvis, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Television, Marvel VisionQuest, Paul Bettany, R.A. Rayne, Serpentorslair, Terry Matalas, Ultron, VisionQuest, VisionQuest review, Wandavision, White Vision0 comment

VisionQuest Review: Marvel’s Most Human Show Is About Artificial Intelligence By R.A. Rayne Marvel Television’s VisionQuest. Official promotional artwork courtesy of Marvel Television / Disney+. For a synthetic, AI-centric show, VisionQuest is probably Marvel’s most human television show. The opening does a good job of catching the audience up on what happened after Infinity War, so you don’t feel like you need to watch WandaVision and/or Agatha All Along, but it’s still essential to go back and watch those to get the full story. VisionQuest opens with White Vision telling…