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Flashback: New York Comic Con 2016

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffArtist Alley, Comic Books, Comic Con Nostalgia, Cosplay, G.I. Joe, Mr. Robot, New York Comic Con, NYCC 2016, NYCC 2026, toy collecting, WWE0 comment

Story by @GIJoeRepairShop For many years, my spouse worked as an editor at several major comics publishers. One nice perk of the job was tickets to several major comics conventions around the country. Since this week is NYCC, I thought I’d look back at NYCC 2016, including what the major cultural forces were at a time before the G.I. Joe Classified line was launched. It was the first time I ever dressed up for a con. I went as Mr. Robot, the character from the popular television show of the…

The Breaking News Report

We Saved the Toys of the 1980s. Now We’re Being Priced Out of Our Own Childhoods

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, 1980s toys, action figures, adult collectors, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Classified, Hasbro, HASLAB, he-man, Masters of The Universe, Mattel, toy collecting, Toy Prices, Transformers, vintage toys0 comment

By the Serpentor’s Lair Editorial Team | October 7, 2026 We kept G.I. Joe, Transformers, He-Man, and the rest of our childhood alive. But with today’s collector prices, limited editions, and preorder culture, a painful question deserves an answer: Who can still afford to belong? We were the kids who wore the paint off our action figures. We lost their weapons in the backyard. We bent their file cards, snapped their rubber bands, and sent them into battles that lasted all afternoon. We didn’t know what a collectible was. We…

Half The Battle

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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G.I. Joe Classified Series Dreadnok Flatline Revealed Ahead of NYCC 2026 – Photos, Accessories & Preorder Details!

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figure news, Dreadnok Flatline, Dreadnok Flatline Figure, Dreadnoks, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe action figures, G.I. Joe Classified 2026, G.I. Joe Classified Preorders, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe Classified Series 232, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe Flatline, G.I. Joe news, G.I. Joe Toy Reveals, Hasbro, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Hasbro NYCC 2026, New Dreadnok Figures, New York Comic Con 2026, NYCC 2026, Serpentorslair, toy collecting, Zartan0 comment

New Dreadnok Flatline Joins the G.I. Joe Classified Series! The Dreadnoks are getting a doctor, and we’re not sure anyone should trust him! Hasbro has officially revealed the upcoming G.I. Joe Classified Series Dreadnok Flatline action figure ahead of New York Comic Con 2026. This completely new character brings an outrageous personality, bizarre medical equipment, and another dangerous addition to Zartan’s infamous biker gang. With NYCC 2026 taking place October 8–11, collectors already have plenty to discuss. Flatline is shaping up to be one of the most unusual new characters…

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…

SDCC 2026: MONDO Unleashes an Incredible Lineup of Exclusive Collectibles You Can Order Right Now

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Citizen Ghost, Collectible toys, Convention exclusives, Flocked Panthor, Ghostbusters collectibles, Glow in the Dark Slash, Keldor, Masters of The Universe, Mondo, Mondo exclusives, Mondo SDCC 2026, Mondo Shop, Mondo Shop SDCC 2026, MOTU 200X, pop culture collectibles, San Diego Comic-Con 2026, SDCC 2026, SDCC exclusives, soft vinyl figures, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Real Ghostbusters, TMNT collectibles, toy collecting, Undercover Turtles1 Comment

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 has officially kicked into high gear, and once again MONDO has delivered one of the most exciting exclusive lineups of the convention. The best part? Even if you aren’t walking the convention floor, many of this year’s exclusives are available to order online through the Mondo Shop while supplies and timed editions last. Leading the charge for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans is the eye-catching Glow-in-the-Dark Slash Soft Vinyl Figure, bringing one of the franchise’s most popular villains to life with MONDO’s signature oversized sculpting and…

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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!

Half The Battle

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!

The Breaking News Report

New Rabbit Holes in Collecting! TMNT & Dino-Riders Gift Box from “Treasures for Trigger”

April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffaction figure collecting, Dino-Riders collectibles, Dino-Riders vintage toys, Ken ToyKennections, retro toy collecting, TMNT and Dino-Riders gift box, TMNT collectibles, TMNT vintage toys, toy collecting, toy review, Toy unboxing, ToyKennections, ToyKennections YouTube, Treasures for Trigger, vintage toys0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections jumps down a New Rabbit Holes in Collecting! He shares his latest acquisition a TMNT & Dino-Riders Gift Box from “Treasures for Trigger”! 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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Operation: Monster Force: Sleepwalker Heavy Weapons Division Review With Shark Eyes Toy View!

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffAction figure review, action figure unboxing, Collectible figures, Monster Force action figures, Monster Force collection, Monster Force figures, Monster Force Sleepwalker, Monster Force toys, new action figure releases, Premium action figures, Shark Eyes Toy View, Sleepwalker figure review, Sleepwalker Heavy Weapons Division, toy collecting, toy community, YouTube toy reviews0 comment

Today Shark Eyes Toy View gives us a detailed look at the Monster Force Sleepwalker Heavy Weapons Division Figure! Check out the video below and share your thoughts with us in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to Shark Eyes Toy View channel on YouTube for all of the latest videos!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

NECA Drops Surprise TMNT 1990 Movie 35th Anniversary Box Set – Pre-Orders Open Now!

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff7-inch scale TMNT, Leonardo Donatello Raphael Michelangelo, NECA exclusive, NECA TMNT, Spirit of Splinter figure, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, TMNT 1990 movie, TMNT 35th anniversary, TMNT 90s nostalgia, TMNT action figures, TMNT box set, TMNT collector’s edition, TMNT movie collectibles, TMNT pre-order, TMNT toys, toy collecting0 comment

NECA has surprised fans with an exciting release to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) movie! This exclusive box set includes all four turtles—Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo—along with the highly sought-after Spirit of Splinter figure, previously only available through a Loot Crate release. The set is priced at $169.99 and is expected to ship in Q4 of this year. While pre-orders are limited, they are still available, so act fast! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990 Movie) – 35th Anniversary 7″ Scale Action Figure 5-Pack…

Unproduced G.I. Joe D.E.F. Figures – ToyKennections Explores Lost Toys!

March 29, 2025March 29, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff90s G.I. Joe, action figure history, Drug Elimination Force, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe D.E.F., G.I. Joe toyline, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Ken ToyKennections, Rare G.I. Joe Figures, toy collecting, ToyKennections, unproduced G.I. Joe, unreleased G.I. Joe, Vintage G.I. Joe, YouTube toy reviews0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses unproduced G.I. Joe D.E.F. Figures! 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!

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Is The Most Recent G.I. Joe Classified Retro Card Art AI Generated?

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffAction Media Reviews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe collecting, G.I. Joe Collector Community, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe collectors debate, G.I. Joe controversy, G.I. Joe discussion, G.I. Joe Facebook, G.I. Joe Facebook groups, G.I. Joe fan community, G.I. Joe Fandom, G.I. Joe fandom toxicity, G.I. Joe opinions, G.I. Joe video, G.I. Joe YouTube, Terry, the island viper, toxic fanbase, toy collecting0 comment

There has been a lot of discourse surrounding the most recent wave of the G.I. Joe Classified Retro figures shown at Toy Fair earlier this month. The art of this wave, which consists of characters Flint, Cover Girl and Cobra Tele-Viper has fans scratching their heads. The original G.I. Joe lineup of characters depicted card art by legendary artist Hector Garrido. Additionally, during the run of the G.I. Joe Classified line of action figures, independent artists have had the privilege of having their art on the boxes of the action…