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The POP-EXPOSE ‘The Great New York State Fair’ by Mitchell Smith!

August 30, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffSerpentorslair, The Great New York State Fair, The POP-EXPOSE, Train0 comment

Today’s Article courtesy of Serpentorslair Contributor ‘Mitchell Smith‘! Summers in Syracuse, NY end with the New York State Fair. I’m sure around the US this is probably the same ending for a lot of states as well as some county Fairs as well. Syracuse has been the central spot for the State fair since 1841 and is the longest running fair in the USA, although things have changed and grown over the years, there still are games and rides that are very similar to the first fair, but it has…

The POP-EXPOSE ‘The Collectors Bug’ Story by Mitchell Smith!

August 16, 2015April 11, 2022 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Marvel, Star Wars, Train, Transformers0 comment

When did you catch the collectors BUG? Every collector caught the BUG at some point. As a child I loved G.I. Joe and 3.5 inch figures, but I never thought of collecting them, I enjoyed setting up battles, flying the Skystriker around the house and zip lining the Crimson Twins from branch to branch in my favorite tree, but I never imagined I would collect the toys I played with as a child and I never thought in my teen and college years that I would hunt for toys by…

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The POP-EXPOSE ‘G.I.Joe 1985’!

July 26, 2015April 9, 2022 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Crimson Guard, G.I.Joe, Hasbro, Serpentorslair, Snake Eyes, The POP-EXPOSE, Train, U.S.S. Flagg0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith G.I. Joe 1985 The Year 1985 launched a massive toy line into my life, a creative T.V. Series, and like me, many kids were over joyed on Christmas day. There are many years of G.I.Joe before and after 1985 that were great, but this was one of my favorite years. Dreadnoks, Lady Jaye, Flint, and the Crimson Twins were just a few of my favorites, as well as a revamped Snake Eyes. The A.W.E Striker, Moray, and perhaps the holy Grail of G.I. Joe vehicles/playsets the U.S.S…

The POP-EXPOSE ‘Ant-Man’ by ‘Train’!

July 12, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffAnt-Man, Avengers, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Stan Lee, The POP-EXPOSE, Train0 comment

This weeks article courtesy of Serpentorslair Contributor ‘Train‘! Ant-Man was created by the one and only Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby. He first appeared in Tales to Astonish #27 in January of 1962 as Hank Pym and later that year in September he made his official appearance as Ant-Man in #35. Hank was a brilliant scientist who invented a substance that would allow him to change size. Hank would also have a helmet that would allow him to control ants and use them to help him as he…

The POP-EXPOSE ‘Mixing Cement’ by ‘Train’!

June 28, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffThe POP-EXPOSE, Train0 comment

This week’s article courtesy of Serpentorslair staffer ‘Train‘! Mixing cement I started thinking about writing this article about a month ago. It was at my nephews wedding that the interest was sparked when I noticed the photographer was very adamant about his job. He carried a pouch around his waist with various lenses, and he made distinct facial expressions and had precise phrased to capture perfect moments with pictures. I thought though how will I write an article about this. Today I thought about a time in my past where…

The POP-EXPOSE ‘Yoda’s Dagobah Hut’ by TRAIN!

June 22, 2015June 22, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffStar Wars, The POP-EXPOSE, Train, Yoda0 comment

Today’s Story Courtesy of Serpentorslair Contributor ‘Train‘! Yoda’s Dagobah hut The other day I was driving and I went past a tree stump, and on top there was a small piece that had been missed or was re growing or something. I was going kind of fast and it caught my eye for a short period. Either way, it was very similar looking to Yoda’s Dagobah hut. I asked my 8 year old, who happens to be a bit of a Star Wars and Minecraft nut, how do you think…

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G.I.Joe ‘Battle Force 2000’ Story by Mitchell Smith!

June 14, 2015April 9, 2022 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Battle Force 2000, G.I.Joe, The POP-EXPOSE, Train0 comment

Battle Force 2000 In 1987 the year 2000 looked quite a ways off, now it looks quite a ways behind. Never the less, the G.I.Joe Battle Force 2000 figures, vehicles, and the battle station that they could combine to make was quite a concept and if any one has ever had all the pieces, it does form a neat little base. As a kid I only had one vehicle and no Figures. The Dominator was a pretty cool vehicle. I got hours of playtime and enjoyment out of…

The POP-EXPOSE ‘The Millennium Falcon’ by Train!

June 7, 2015 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Movies, Star Wars, The Millennium Falcon, The POP-EXPOSE, Train0 comment

Today’s article courtesy of Serpentorslair Contributor ‘Train‘. Join in the Discussion after the JUMP! The Millennium Falcon In 1977 an Empire was in it’s infancy. Star Wars has grown to an enormous empire today. Many characters and quotes have been a staple in the franchise, but one of the most famous ships in the movie is the Millennium Falcon. As Han so eloquently put it, it’s the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy. The Falcon first came onto the scene shortly after Luke and Ben made a deal to…

The POP-EXPOSE ‘Johnny Horton’ by Train!

May 31, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffJohnny Horton, Music, The POP-EXPOSE, Train0 comment

Today’s story courtesy of Serpentorslair Contributor ‘Train‘ Join in the Discussion after the JUMP! Johnny Horton Johnny Horton was an American Country singer born in 1925 in Los Angeles. Horton died in 1960 when he was hit by a drunk driver. Horton went to Lon Morris Junior college, Seattle University, and Baylor University, he made a short pursuit of geology, but gave up college and went to Alaska to dig for gold. It was there he began to write songs. He entered a talent show sponsored by a radio station…

The POP-EXPOSE ‘Memorial Day’ by Train!

May 24, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffMemorial Day 2015, The POP-EXPOSE, Train0 comment

Today’s Article courtesy of Serpentorslair Contributor ‘Train‘! Join in the discussion after the JUMP! Memorial Day US Memorial Day was created after the American Civil War to recognize those soldiers who fought and died in the war. Since then it is been recognized the last Monday in May and although we are celebrating those vets who have fought for our freedom, this also kind of marks the beginning of summer. Barbecues, picnics, camping, and many other outdoor activities. We definitely should take time to honor those heroes that have fought…

The POP-EXPOSE ‘The Digital World of Music’ by Train!

May 17, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffMusic, Serpentorslair, The POP-EXPOSE, Train0 comment

Today’s article courtesy of Serpentorslair Contributor ‘Train‘. Join in the Discussion after the JUMP! Has the digital world stifled or enhanced the musical world? A few months ago I thought about writing on the topic of the digital world killing the album. People can just download their favorite songs and make play list and what not. By not having to buy an album to listen to their favorite songs, they eliminate all the songs that didn’t make the hit list but may very well be a gem that didn’t get…

The POP-EXPOSE ‘Summer BBQ’ by Train!

May 10, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffThe POP-EXPOSE, Train0 comment

Today’s Story Courtesy of Serpentorslair Contributor ‘Train‘ Join in the Conversation after the JUMP! Summer BBQ Summer is on the horizon here in Central New York, there are many great summer spots to hit here for great barbecue and summer dinning. We have the Dinosaur Barbecue, Limp Lizard, Heids featuring Hoffman hot dogs, and John and Sons to name a few great places to eat. One of my favorite spots though is my own back yard. I love to fire up the grill and get burgers. fish, Chicken, pulled pork,…

The POP-EXPOSE ‘M-Force Military Muscle’ by Train!

May 3, 2015 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, M-Force Military Muscle, The POP-EXPOSE, Train0 comment

Today’s article by Serpentorslair Contributor ‘Train‘. Join in the Discussion after the JUMP! M-Force Military Muscle ZACK Masterful Marksman with Guts and Grit ACE Specializes in Seek and Destroy RIZZO and Expert in Geurilla Warfare SLAM A master at stalking his prey MEAN JO LING Karate Expert with Cunning Genius SNAKE A Mercenary Archer with Bull Dog Courage M-Force was a 6” figure made by Marchon back in 1985 and 1986. These are a little forgotten gem from this time period. This was at a time were Rambo figures were…

The POP-EXPOSE ‘Time Travel’ by Train!

April 19, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffSerpentorslair, The POP-EXPOSE, Time Travel, Train0 comment

Today’s story courtesy of Serpentorslair Contributor Train! Join in the Discussion after the JUMP! TIME TRAVEL Time travel has been a concept for many years. In the past 50 years or so time travel has been depicted in many movies and shows. I think this is perhaps one of the most desired dreams of humans that may never come to fruition. Over the past several years and perhaps decades time travel has been brought to life. Some of the most recent movies include Hot Tub Time Machine and Mr. Peabody…

The POP-EXPOSE ‘David Bowie’ by Train!

April 12, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffDavid Bowie, The POP-EXPOSE, Train0 comment

Story Courtesy of Serpentorslair Staffer ‘Train‘! Join in the discussion after the JUMP! David Robert Jones was born January of 1947 in London. There he grew up and as a child and teen it was apparent that David was bright and talented in music and dance. Dave changed his name from Jones to Bowie based on Jim Bowie who popularized the Bowie Knife. David was performing at the young age of 15. He struggled into his 20s to make a go as a musician. In 1969 David released Space Oddity…