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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…

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Transformers’ 40th Anniversary Event: Autobots Roll Out in Cinemas!

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff40th Anniversary Event, Alyse D'Antuono, Autobots, Behind-the-Scenes, Cinema Event, Classic TV Series, Decepticons, Frank Welker, Global Impact, Hasbro, nostalgia, Original Voice Actors, Peter Cullen, Table Read, Tickets on Sale., Transformers, Transformers franchise, Transformers: EarthSpark0 comment

Join the Autobots on a thrilling journey as tickets for the ‘Transformers’ 40th Anniversary Event are now available! Experience the ‘Till All Are One: Transformers 40th Anniversary Event‘ featuring classic TV series episodes and an exclusive BTS table read. Hasbro Inc. is hosting this special cinema event to honor four decades of Transformers. Starting May 15, catch screenings in selected cinemas across the US, UK, Mexico, and more. Relive the iconic Autobots and Decepticons saga with episodes from the original 1984 animated series. Tickets are on sale from April 10…

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Transformers Meet TMNT: Unveiling the Radical Party Wallop!

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1987 cartoon, action figures, belt buckle, bo staff, crossover collaboration, Donatello, Entertainment Earth, Hasbro, Iconic, larger-than-life characters, Leonardo, mash-up, michelangelo, ninja sai, ninja swords, nunchucks, Party Wagon, Party Wallop, Playmates, preorders, Raphael, robot turtle, series-accurate deco, swappable heads, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, TMNT, Transformers, Transformers Collaborative, transforming figures, Tubular Transition, turtle van0 comment

Get ready to jam out to your favorite theme song! The iconic “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” meet the transforming world of Transformers in a quirky yet inevitable mash-up. Hasbro’s latest collaboration brings us Party Wallop, a robotic turtle that shifts seamlessly from a turtle van to a robot turtle and back. But wait, which turtle is it? The beauty of Party Wallop lies in choice. With four different heads, belt buckles, and weapon sets included, you can customize your Party Wallop to embody your favorite turtle. Whether you’re feeling rude,…

Snake Eyes Star Drops Bombshell: Paramount’s Mega Plans for G.I. Joe Revealed!

March 26, 2024March 29, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAutobots, Box Office, cinematic universe, Comic Books, commercial struggles, critical reception, Crossover, Decepticons, G.I. Joe franchise, Henry Golding, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, movie sequel, Paramount Pictures, post-credits scene, producers, screen sharing, Snake Eyes, Transformers0 comment

Snake Eyes lead actor Henry Golding recently divulged Paramount Pictures‘ extensive strategies for the G.I. Joe franchise, hinting at significant developments following last year’s Transformers tease. Snake Eyes aimed to kickstart the G.I. Joe series in 2021 but fell short, disappointing audiences with its portrayal of the titular character and supporting cast. Despite its lackluster performance at the global box office, hopes were reignited by the conclusion of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, setting the stage for a long-awaited collaboration between Autobots, Decepticons, and the iconic G.I. Joe characters. While…

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The Remarkable Career of Richard Gilbert Gautier: From Broadway to Animation Icon

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffanimated series legends, Arise Serpentor Arise, Batman animated series, Batman PSA, Bewitched, Broadway, Bye Bye Birdie, Charlie’s Angels, Conrad Birdie, Garfield & Friends, Get Smart, gi joe, Gidget, Happy Days, Hollywood history, Hot Rod, Hymie the robot, Richard Gilbert Gautier, Robin Hood, Rodimus Prime, Serpentor, Seventies TV roles, Sixties TV shows, Smurfs, Tom & Jerry kids, Transformers, US Navy, voice acting, When Things Were Rotten0 comment

Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at actor Richard Gilbert Gautier. Born in 1931 in Culver City, CA, Gautier grew up in the industry as his father was a movie camera grip and his mother was a costume seamstress. Gautier’s first gig was as a singer and shortly after he would join the US Navy. After his time in the Navy Gautier worked his way up to being Conrad Birdie in the original Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie. Gautier also had rolls in popular Sixties shows such as…

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Buster Jones: The Voice Behind the Icons of 1980s Animation

February 25, 2024February 26, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s animation, animation legends, Black Vulcan, Blaster, Buster Jones, Casey Kasem, Dick Clark’s Soul Unlimited, Doc, Extreme Ghostbusters, Frank Welker, gi joe, Lane College, Paris, Super Friends, Tennessee, The Real Ghostbusters, Transformers, voice acting icons, Voice Actor, Winston Zeddemore0 comment

Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at voice actor Buster Jones. Born in 1943 in Paris, Tennessee Jones grew up and went to Lane College in Jackson, TN. While attending school Jones was in a band and took a job as a disc jockey. He would work in DC and LA where he would take voice parts in commercials and eventually lead him into some of the greatest 1980’s characters. Jones would voice Black Vulcan on the popular Super Hero cartoon Super Friends. Along side other great voice actors…

Unveiling the Brilliance: Exploring the Enigmatic Career of Arthur Burghardt

February 11, 2024February 12, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffA Rage in Harlem, acting career, animation industry, Arthur Burghardt, Baroness, Cartoon's, Character, Christopher Collins, Cobra Commander, Destro, Devastator, Diff'rent Strokes, Ghostbusters, gi joe, Hill Street Blues, Interview, Killjoy, Knots Landing, Monsters Inc, Morgan Lofting, Network, One Life to Live, Retro-Toy Con, Santa Barbara, Scooby-Doo, soap opera, The Jeffersons, Tom & Jerry kids, Transformers, Ultimate Spider-Man, Venom, Video Games, villain, Voice Actor, World of Warcraft0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everyone. Today we take a look at legendary voice actor Arthur Burghardt, born in 1947 in New York City. Burghardt is a humble man who lives a private life. Burghardt has had many rolls over the years including original GI Joe’s Destro, Stalker, and Iceberg. He brought a powerful voice to Destro and really developed the character into one of the most popular characters in the Joe lineup. Along with GI Joe, Burghardt voiced Devastator for the Transformers, Venom in Ultimate Spider-Man and various other…

From Cobra Commander to Starscream: The Untold Legacy of Chris Latta, Voice of Villains, and the Tragic Symphony of His Life

January 24, 2024January 26, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffaddiction, animated series, Animation, animation history, character portrayal, Chris Latta, Cobra Commander, cult classic, entertainment industry, Frank Welker, G.I. Joe, Grebnedlog, iconic characters, industry challenges, Inspector Gadget, lasting influence, Legacy, memorable characters, Neil Ross, Paklid alien, peer reflections, Roadhouse, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Starscream, tragic end, Transformers, troubled life, voice acting community, voice acting legend, Voice Actor, voiceover talent0 comment

Christopher Collins, better known by his stage name Chris Latta, was a legendary voice actor whose talent left an indelible mark on the world of animation and entertainment. Born on August 30, 1949, in New York City, Latta’s career spanned various iconic characters and projects. Unfortunately, his life was marked by struggles that ultimately led to a tragic end. This article delves into the multifaceted career of Chris Latta, exploring his notable roles, contributions, and the challenges he faced. The Voice Behind the Legends: Chris Latta became a household name…

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Megatron’s Resonance: Unraveling the Legacy of the Iconic 1980s Sunbow Cartoon Villain and Voice Maestro Frank Welker

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, animated series, animation history, Autobots, Decepticons, Frank Welker, iconic characters, Megatron, Megatron's relevance, nostalgia, Pop Culture, Sunbow, Transformers, Transformers franchise, Transformers Legacy, voice acting, Voice Actor0 comment

In the vibrant landscape of 1980s animated television, few characters cast as long and influential a shadow as Megatron, the nefarious Decepticon leader from the Sunbow-produced Transformers series. Voiced by the incomparable Frank Welker, Megatron emerged as an emblematic villain whose impact transcends decades and continues to captivate audiences in 2024. Welker’s portrayal of Megatron was nothing short of iconic, etching the character into the annals of pop culture history. The deep, resonant voice that Welker lent to Megatron became synonymous with the character’s cunning, power-hungry persona. Welker’s ability to…

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