Tag: Toy Reviews

Serpentorslair Staff · April 29, 2024

Fangs of Nostalgia: Exploring the 1989 Cobra Fang II at The Outpost

April 29, 2024April 30, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, 1989 Cobra Fang II, 1989 toys, childhood memories, classic toys, Cobra Fang, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe vehicles, iconic vehicles, nostalgic toys, toy collecting, toy collectors, toy community, toy discussions, toy enthusiasts, toy history, toy nostalgia, toy retrospectives, Toy Reviews, vintage toy reviews., vintage toys0 comment

Story By Mitchel Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the G.I. Joe 1989 Cobra Fang II. 1989 was a year I received many figures and vehicles including the Fang. I did not have the original Fang so this was something new and cool. At the time I did not think about all the other great vehicles that had been made up till this point. Let’s face it many vehicles and figures from the early eighties were so awesome a second version was like watching “Speed…

Serpentorslair Staff · April 15, 2024

Unboxing Nostalgia: Exploring the GI Joe Playset Alpha Check Point at The Outpost

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1983, 25th style, action figures, Alpha Check Point, backgrounds, base, Collectibles, dioramas, entrance, gi joe, Hasbro, nostalgic toys, Playset, sandbags, scaled props, small playsets, toy enthusiasts, Toy Reviews, vintage toys0 comment

Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the GI Joe Playset Alpha Check Point. I think we can all agree this is an awesome piece to set up and make some cool dioramas with. This is not one I had as a kid but always admired. It is simple yet complex. Anyone who had the 1983 GI Joe base certainly loved this as an entrance to base. I’m not sure why Hasbro hasn’t tapped into small playsets as I would pick them up for dioramas for sure.…

Serpentorslair Staff · April 11, 2024

Toy Hunting Adventure: Exploring the 2024 Vancouver Comics and Toy Show with Ken!

April 11, 2024April 13, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Collectibles, comic conventions, Ken's toy adventures., Pop Culture, toy collecting, toy community, toy enthusiasts, toy hunting, toy hunting vlogs, Toy Reviews, ToyKennections, ToyKennections YouTube channel, Vancouver Comics and Toy Show, Vancouver entertainment, Vancouver events, vintage toys0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections takes us toy hunting at the 2024 Vancouver Comics and Toy Show! 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!

Serpentorslair Staff · February 18, 2024

Nostalgic Nods: Top 10 Toy Lines of the 1980s Ranked by Ken at ToyKennections

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, 80s toys, classic toys, Collectible toys, Ken, nostalgia, retro toys, top toy lines, toy countdown, Toy Reviews, ToyKennections, vintage toys, YouTube channel0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections counts down the top 10 toy lines of the 1980’s! 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!

Serpentorslair Staff · February 4, 2024

Diving Deep into the VR Troopers ‘Tankotron’ Action Figure: A Must-See Review on Half The Battle!

February 4, 2024February 4, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAction figure enthusiasts, Action figure review, children's toys, Collectible figures, Half The Battle, Retro Action Figures, Tankotron action figure, Tankotron review, toy collector, Toy Reviews, virtual reality toys, VR Troopers, YouTube channel review0 comment

On this special edition of Half The Battle, I take a look at the VR Troopers ‘Tankotron‘ action figure! Check out the full review in the player below and as always like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing. Or share your thoughts in the comments below!

Serpentorslair Staff · January 7, 2024

“Unveiling the Legends: Dive into the Ring with the Ultimate LJN WWF Wrestling Superstars Documentary on Toy Kennections Podcast!”

January 7, 2024January 9, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, 1980s memorabilia, action figure history, action figure lineup, collector's edition, Ken, Ken's latest videos, LJN, LJN Wrestling Superstars documentary, retro wrestling figures, share your thoughts, Subscribe, toy collectors, Toy Reviews, ToyKennections, ToyKennections channel, ToyKennections Podcast, ToyKennections YouTube, vintage toys, wrestling community, wrestling fans, wrestling nostalgia, wrestling podcast, wrestling toys, WWF Wrestling Superstars, YouTube channel0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections breaks down the rich history of the 1980’s LJN WWF Wrestling Superstars action figure lineup! 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!

Serpentorslair Staff · January 2, 2024

“Riding the Nostalgic Rails: Exploring the Marvels of Marx Brand Old West 12 Inch Figures”

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff12 inch figurines, articulated figures, camp gear accessories, childhood memories, classic toy line, Collectibles, General George Custer, Geronimo, GI Joe competition, head sculpts, high-quality plastic, historical toys, Johnny West, Louis Marx Co, Marx brand, nostalgic toys, Old West figures, PVC plastic, Stony Smith, toy collectors, toy enthusiasts, Toy Reviews, toy trains, toy trucks, vintage toy market, vintage toys0 comment

Hello everyone, today I’m going off the rails with Marx brand Old West 12 inch figures. The Louis Marx co was founded in 1919 and closed its doors in 1980. They made tons of toys over the years including toy train, trucks, and figurines. One of their hottest lines was the Johnny West line. Growing up my grandparents had a Johnny West, Geronimo, General George Custer, and 2 horses. The one lost his tail. These were made with high quality plastic and were highly articulated. The head and hands were…

Serpentorslair Staff · November 28, 2023

“Battle Royalty: 1992 G.I. Joe Ninja Force Action Figures Graded by Half the Battle Podcast!”

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 Serpentorslair Staff1990s action figures, 1992 G.I. Joe, Action figure review, Collectibles, Conversation in the comments, G.I. Joe action figures, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe Ninja Force, Half The Battle, Like, Ninja Force action figures, Ranking toys, retro toys, Share, Subscribe, toy community, toy discussion, toy enthusiasts, Toy ranking, Toy Reviews, YouTube channel, YouTube content0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I rank the 1992 G.I. Joe Ninja Force action figures 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!

Serpentorslair Staff · April 13, 2020

1983 G.I. Joe Base vs 1992 G.I. Joe Base Discussion By Mitchell Smith!

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 Serpentorslair StaffG.I.Joe, Hasbro, toy collecting, Toy Reviews0 comment

Today I’m taking a look at 2 G.I. Joe bases. I own each of them and they are both very cool. First the 1983 base which was a staple in the original cartoons. This is one of the best large play sets in the G.I. Joe lineup. First you have the signature front with the large gun placed in the middle of the base. This is very iconic and just looks awesome. Various features such as repair and docking bays were designed to hold a Vamp and a Mobat. The center portion is the…

Serpentorslair Staff · April 11, 2020

‘Marchon M Force’ Discussion by Mitchell Smith!

April 11, 2020April 11, 2020 Serpentorslair StaffMarchon M Force, toy collecting, Toy Reviews2 Comments

Welcome to the Outpost. Hope everyone is doing well. Today I’m stepping outside the G.I.Joe universe to see if anyone had these military figures growing up. In the mid 80s there were lots of military based movies like Delta Force, Rambo, and Missing in Action. This lead to a lot of Military based toys from movies. The Marchon M Force didn’t have a cartoon or a movie, but fed off other action figure lines such as Rambo. Much like the Rambo figures there was not a lot of articulation, but there was…

Serpentorslair Staff · March 30, 2020

G.I.JOE Sigma Six ‘Spirit’ Review By Mitchell Smith!

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro, Sigma Six, Spirit, Toy Reviews0 comment

Today I’m going to take a look at the 2005 G.I.Joe Sigma Six Spirit. The Sigma Six line was a bit of an acquired taste to begin with. The figures were a bit boxy and not as realistic looking as the 3-3/4 inch or the 12 inch we were accustomed to. Also for 2005 jumping into collecting figures at $15 a pop was a big jump and a big investment. Even those who bought them for their children were not all that keen on pumping that much money into a large amount of…

Serpentorslair Staff · June 30, 2017

Mondo Donatello Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1/6 Figure REVIEW!

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017 Serpentorslair StaffDonatello, Mondo, Pixel Dan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, TMNT, Toy Reviews0 comment

Pixel Dan is back with a look at Mondo’s amazing 1/6 scale Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ‘Donatello’ figure. If you love the classic look of the turtles from the 1980’s comics, this is an offering you won’t want to miss. Check out the review in the player below and let us know if you will be picking one up AFTER THE JUMP! PRE-ORDER Mondo’s 1/6 Scale Donatello Figure by CLICKING HERE!