Tag: toy industry

Serpentorslair Staff · May 27, 2024

Operation: Recall: The Ultimate Collectible Action Figures Lineup

May 27, 2024May 28, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAction Figure Accessories, action figures, BackerKit, Bill Merklein, Carson Mataxis, Chris Scott, classic action figures, collectible packaging, Collectible toys, detailed dossiers, Douglas Hart, figure sculpts, JoeFest 2025, JoeFest event, Larry Hama, Mark G. Gerwig, Mark Pennington, Matthew LeCroy, Mike Good, nostalgic toys, Operation: Recall, Operation: Recall Army, paintmasters, Roll Call page, Ron A. Rudat, toy art, toy backstories, toy collectors, toy design, toy enthusiasts, toy industry, toy project0 comment

In a world where nostalgia and creativity converge, Operation: Recall emerges as a beacon for action figure enthusiasts and collectors alike. The brainchild of Carson Mataxis and G.I. Joe Brand legends Ron Rudat, Larry Hama and more, this ambitious project is not just about recreating classic toys but also about reimagining them with modern flair and detailed storytelling. The excitement surrounding the Year One lineup is palpable, and for good reason. With 19 meticulously designed figures, each available via BackerKit, this collection promises to be a treasure trove for fans…

Serpentorslair Staff · March 18, 2024

Reflecting on G.I. Joe 2018: The End of an Era for 3-3/4 Inch Figures

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1994 lineup, 2018, 25th modern style Joe, 3-3/4 inch figures, 30th Anniversary, action figures, Awe Striker, Blizzard, Bullet Proof, Captain Gridiron, Cobra Officer, Collectibles, conventions, COVID, Effects, exclusives, Falcon, G.I. Joe, Gears, Hasbro, Hiss Tank, Hollow Point, Kangor, Nineties toys, nostalgia, O-Ring style Joes, Predacon, Rampart, Road Pig, Slaughters Marauders, Space Shot, toy industry, YoJoe.com0 comment

Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look back at G.I. Joe in 2018 as a whole. It was a bitter sweet year as the 3-3/4 figures would come to a screeching halt. Although the past couple of years were almost club and convention exclusives, it was still the end of an era filled with awesome figures and vehicles. There were some great figures in 2018, but even YoJoe.com gave up on completing their archives. They listed Rampart and a female Cobra Officer and their list was done. Other…

Serpentorslair Staff · February 19, 2024

Is Wholesale Toy Distribution A Scam?

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAction Media Reviews, Comments, pitfalls, Subscribe, Terry, toy business, toy distribution challenges, toy distribution insights, toy distribution logistics, toy distribution networks, toy distribution strategies, toy distribution tips, toy distribution trends, toy industry, toy industry analysis, toy retail, toy supply chain, video, wholesale toy distribution0 comment

Today Terry from Action Media Reviews discusses wholesale toy distribution and the pitfalls that come along with it! Check out the video below, then share your thoughts and opinions in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to Action Media Reviews for all of Terry’s latest videos!

Serpentorslair Staff · November 10, 2023

“The Birth of an American Icon: The G.I. Joe Figure of 1964”

November 10, 2023November 11, 2023 Serpentorslair Staff1964, action figure, action-packed adventures, American heroism, American icon, American identity, American soldier, Collectibles, G.I. Joe, Hasbro, marketing, military aesthetics, patriotic fervor, Pop Culture, realistic, reboots, rivalry, toy industry, U.S. military, vintage0 comment

In the mid-20th century, a toy was created that would not only become a beloved icon but also change the way children played and interacted with their toys. The year was 1964, and Hasbro introduced a revolutionary action figure called G.I. Joe, based on the U.S. military. This toy would not only capture the hearts of children but also set a new standard for the toy industry. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the creation and success of the original G.I. Joe figure and explore…