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The Transformers: About That Volcano…

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Transformers1 Comment

Story by @GIJoeRepairShop I wasn’t going to write this article. I thought that maybe I was the only one who hadn’t really understood how the Autobot’s ship, The Ark, had lain undetected on Earth for over four million years with no one ever seeing it until 1984. From circa 3,998,016 BC to 1984 AD, why had no one ever noticed this huge ship embedded in and sticking out of a Mount St. Hilary? Some quick googling provided the answer. But, it also showed that a lot of folks were under…

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Sirens in the Night: Red Alert and the Cost of Always Being Ready

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Red Alert, Transformers1 Comment

If you hear the alarm before you see him—it’s already too late to relax.That’s Red Alert. Among the heroic Autobots of The Transformers and the pages of Marvel’s Transformers comics, Red Alert stands apart—not because he’s the strongest, fastest, or most famous—but because he’s the most vigilant. In fact, sometimes… a little too vigilant. Red Alert transforms into a sleek emergency vehicle—often depicted as a fire chief’s car or rescue vehicle—complete with flashing lights and a blaring siren. But those alarms aren’t just for show. They’re a reflection of who…

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Ranking the 1985 Mini-Bots — Tiny Transformers, Massive Legacy!

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Transformers0 comment

On this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, I rank all of the Transformers G1 1985 Mini-Bots! 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!

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Ranking the 1984 Mini-Bots — Tiny Transformers, Massive Legacy!

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Transformers0 comment

On this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, I rank all of the Transformers G1 1984 Mini-Bots! 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!

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Transformers Missing Link C-12 Grimlock

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Transformers0 comment

Complete your collection with the Takara Tomy Transformers Missing Link C-12 Grimlock action figure! This collectible action figure for adults converts from robot to dinosaur mode. Product features authentic Takara Tomy design and deco, including a hidden heat-activated rubsign sticker. With premium accessories and original Japanese-language packaging and instructions, this Transformers toy is a must-have for fans of Transformers collectibles. Ages 15 and up. Transformers Missing Link C-12 Grimlock: CLICK HERE TO ORDER!

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Transformers New Legends NL-01 Glow-in-the-Dark Green Lio Convoy

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Transformers0 comment

Transformers New Legends NL-01 Glow-in-the-Dark Green Lio Convoy: CLICK HERE TO ORDER! Complete your collection with the Takara Tomy Transformers New Legends NL-01 Green Lio Convoy action figure! This collectible action figure for adults is inspired by Transformers: Beast Wars II and converts from robot to lion mode. It features authentic Takara Tomy design and deco, including a glow-in-the-dark body and rotating lion mane, and comes with 2 weapon accessories. With original Japanese-language packaging and instructions, this Transformers toy is a must-have for fans of Transformers collectibles. Ages 15 and…

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Wheelie Good Time! (Half The Battle Shorty

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Transformers0 comment

On this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, We take a look at Transformers G1 WHEELIE! 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!

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Transformers G1 Sludge Review on Half The Battle!

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffHasbro, Sludge, Transformers0 comment

On this week’s weekend shorty episode of Half The Battle, I review the Transformers G1 Dinobot Sludge! 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!

G.I. Joe and Transformers Generation 2: A 4-Part Comic Review – Part 3: Issue #141

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff90s comics, Cobra Commander, Cobra Island, Comic Book Reviews, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe and the Transformers, G.I. Joe Issue #141, G.I. Joe Marvel Comics, Marvel crossover comics, Megatron Generation 2, Megatron tank mode, Optimus Prime, Transformers, Transformers Generation 20 comment

Published in 1993, G.I. Joe #141 was not just another issue—it was the tipping point in this legendary crossover. By this time, Megatron had been rebuilt and upgraded with the help of Cobra, leading to a powerful new form that would define his Generation 2 persona. With his new tank alt-mode, Megatron was deadlier than ever, and the stakes for both the Joes and the Autobots had never been higher. Having overheard that Scarlett has revealed that she is a double agent to Dr. Biggles Jones, Snake Eyes breaks from…

Cartoon Crushes of the ’80s: Why Jem, Baroness, and Other Animated Icons Stole Our Hearts

September 29, 2024September 30, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, April O'Neil, Arcee, Baroness, cartoon crushes, Cheetara, G.I.Joe, he-man, Jem, M.A.S.K., Teela, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Thundercats, Transformers, Vanessa Warfield0 comment

Ah, the 1980s—an era of neon colors, Saturday morning cartoons, and a surprising number of childhood crushes. For many of us, animated characters had an undeniable allure. Whether it was their confidence, badassery, or sheer coolness, these characters left a lasting impression. Let’s take a nostalgic look back at some of the most crush-worthy cartoon characters from the 1980s. Jem (Jem and the Holograms)“Truly outrageous” is right! Jem, with her bright pink hair, larger-than-life stage persona, and supercharged rock star style, was a character who embodied the glam of the…

Exploring the Voice Behind the Characters: A Journey Through Tara Strong’s Iconic Roles

June 23, 2024June 23, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAnimation, Avatar, Batgirl, Batman, BeetleJuice, Ben 10, Bill & Ted, Bubbles, Care Bears, Dil Pickles, Fairly Odd Parents, Family Guy, Futurama, Garbage Pail Kids, Hello Kitty, Ice Age, iconic characters, Inspector Gadget, Justice League, Lion-o, Mary-Jane, Monsters University, My Little Pony, Penny, Powerpuff Girls, Raven, Rugrats, Sing, Spiderman, Super Mario, Tara Strong, Ted film, Teen Titans, Thundercats, Timmy Turner, Toronto, Transformers, Uncle Grandpa, video game voices, Voice Actor, X-Men0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everybody today I’m taking a look at voice actor Tara Strong. Born in 1973 in Toronto, Canada. Strong was interested in acting at a young age and from the late eighties to today she has voiced some of the most memorable characters in modern animation. In 1987 Strong voiced Hello Kitty along with other shows like Care Bears, Garbage Pail Kids, and the animated series Beetlejuice. Rolling into the nineties Strong picked up rolls in Super Mario, Bill & Ted, and X-Men. In the late…

A Tribute to Donald Messick: The Voice Behind Your Favorite Cartoons

June 16, 2024June 18, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffanimation history, Astro, Azrael the cat, Bam-Bam, Boo-Boo, Captain Caveman, Cartoon Characters, cartoon legacy, classic cartoons, Donald Messick, Dr. Benton, Dreamy, famous voice actors, gi joe, Hampton J. Pig, Heathcliff, Hong Kong Phooey, Inch High Private Eye, Jabberjaw, Johnny Quest, Muttley, Papa Smurf, Ranger Smith, Saturday morning cartoons, Scooby Doo, Scrappy Doo, television history, The Jetsons, The Smurfs, Tiny Toons, Transformers, Voice Actor, Wacky Racers, Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody today I’m taking a look at voice actor Donald Messick. Many of you may not know the name or face but you certainly know some of his many characters he voiced over the years. Messick was born in Buffalo in 1926 and worked right up till he passed away in 1997. Messick started out as a ventriloquist and did radio shows. One of his first characters he voiced was Andy from “The Raggedy Ann show”. In 1949 Messick got his first gig on television…

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Chris Hemsworth Joins Forces in Thrilling ‘Transformers’ and ‘G.I. Joe’ Crossover Epic

May 31, 2024June 1, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff2024 movies, action movie, animated film, Anthony Ramos, blockbuster franchise, Chris Hemsworth, CinemaCon, crossover movie, film production, G.I. Joe, Hasbro, Hollywood, iconic brands, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Michael Kelly, movie crossover, movie news, Movie Premiere, Optimus Prime, Orion Pax, Paramount, Rise of the Beasts, Sci-Fi, Special Forces, Steven Spielberg, Transformers, Transformers One0 comment

Chris Hemsworth is set to dive into another major film franchise. Known for his roles as Marvel’s Thor and the villain Dementus in George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” Hemsworth is now in discussions to star in the upcoming crossover between the “Transformers“ and “G.I. Joe” franchises from Paramount and Hasbro. This would be Hemsworth’s second role within the “Transformers” universe, as he already voices young Optimus Prime, originally known as Orion Pax, in the animated film “Transformers One,” which premieres in theaters on September 20. The crossover project…

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Unveiling the Golden Buzz: A Review of the 2011 Transformers Reveal The Shield Gold Bumblebee

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff2011, Gold Bumblebee, Half The Battle, Reveal the Shield, review, Special Edition, toy review, Transformers, Transformers toys, YouTube channel0 comment

On this special edition of Half The Battle, We take a look at Gold Bumblebee from the 2011 Transformers Reveal The Shield line! 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!

GI Joe’s Marvel Comics Legacy Rekindled!

April 14, 2024April 16, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffaction-packed, adventure, Andy Kubert, backlist, classic, Cobra, Cobra Commander, Collectors, Comic Books, comic saga, Comic Series, compendium, continuity, Duke, Energon Universe, franchise, G.I. Joe, G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, gi joe, Hasbro, Herb Trimpe, IDW Publishing, Image Comics, Larry Hama, licensed comic book, Marvel Comics, Marvel Legacy, nostalgia, publication, reprint, Revival, Sean Mackiewicz, shared universe, Skybound, Skybound Entertainment, Superhero, Transformers, Transformers series0 comment

Skybound Entertainment is reigniting the excitement for G.I. Joe aficionados, both seasoned and new, by reintroducing the cherished Marvel Comics series penned by Larry Hama. Taking a nostalgic journey back to the 1980s, Skybound Entertainment is resurrecting the iconic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic series, originally published by Marvel Comics. This comic saga, intertwined with Hasbro’s multimedia revival of the G.I. Joe toyline, chronicles the adventures of the G.I. Joe team as they confront the nefarious Cobra, a global terrorist organization hell-bent on domination. After languishing out of…