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12-Inch Comeback: Rediscovering G.I. Joe’s Forgotten Giants from 2009!

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff2009 G.I. Joe toys, ARAH Short-Fuze, G.I. Joe 12 inch figures, G.I. Joe Chuckles Cobra Island, G.I. Joe collecting 2000s, G.I. Joe custom figures, G.I. Joe Outpost series, G.I. Joe Storm Shadow figure, G.I. Joe Storm Shadow unmasked, G.I. Joe uniform swap, movie G.I. Joe figures, retro G.I. Joe figures, Rise of Cobra G.I. Joe, Snowjob G.I. Joe, vintage action figures0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m rolling it back a bit when GI Joe along with other companies still made 12 inch figures. In 2009 “The Rise of Cobra” was released along with several cool 3-3/4 inch figures and vehicles both from the movie along with some classic characters from our childhood such as Chuckles from the assault on Cobra Island pack. Along with these were also some really cool 12 inch figures from the Movie as well as figures based on the ARAH line like…

Ambush and Memories: The Last Christmas of G.I. Joe at The Outpost

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1990 G.I. Joe, 90s G.I. Joe toys, Aaron McMahon G.I. Joe, Ambush action figure, Ambush figure camo tent, Ambush G.I. Joe cartoon, Ambush G.I. Joe comics, Ambush G.I. Joe figure, Ambush infantryman G.I. Joe, childhood G.I. Joe memories, classic G.I. Joe characters, G.I. Joe 1990 figures, G.I. Joe Ambush, G.I. Joe Christmas memories, G.I. Joe Classified Series Ambush, G.I. Joe nostalgia, G.I. Joe Outpost, G.I. Joe toy collecting, G.I. Joe toy memories, G.I. Joe Walnut CA, original Ambush figure, vintage action figures, vintage G.I. Joe figures1 Comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m dialing it back to 1990. I was entering high school and my G.I. Joe days were slowly fading away. I think my mom still felt bad for years we didn’t get much for Christmas or maybe she was just hanging on to her little boy. Either way this was the last year I would receive GI Joes for Christmas. It was only a handful of figures and one I received is a fan favorite. Ambush was a really cool looking…

Half The Battle

Exploring Venom’s Jackhammer – A Classic Vehicle from Kenner’s M.A.S.K. Toy Line!

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, 80s toys, action figure vehicles, classic toy reviews, Half The Battle, Kenner M.A.S.K., Kenner vehicles, M.A.S.K. Jackhammer, M.A.S.K. toys, M.A.S.K. vs. Venom, retro toys, toy collecting, toy review, Venom Jackhammer, vintage action figures0 comment

On this weekend episode of Half The Battle we discuss Venom’s Jackhammer vehicle from Kenner’s MASK toy line! 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!

The Red Shadows – G.I. Joe’s Action Force Villains! ToyKennections Spotlight

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s toys, Action Force, Action Force villains, Baron Ironblood, classic action figures, Cobra’s predecessor, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe history, G.I. Joe villains, Ken ToyKennections, Palitoy, retro toys, The Red Shadows, toy collecting, Toy Reviews, ToyKennections, vintage action figures0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at G.I. Joe’s Action Force mortal Enemy The Red Shadows! 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!

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

Half The Battle: Exploring the Legacy of G.I. Joe’s Steeler!

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s Cartoons, classic G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 1982, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe characters, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe history, Half The Battle, military toys, MOBAT tank, Steeler, Toy Reviews, vintage action figures, YouTube toy channels0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle we discuss one of the original G.I. Joe Characters, “Steeler“! 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!

The Breaking News Report

Exploring the History of the 1980s M.A.S.K. Toy Line “PART 2” with ToyKennections

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s M.A.S.K. toys, 80s toy nostalgia, classic 80s toys, collectible 80s toys, Ken ToyKennections, Ken’s MASK history video, MASK action figures, MASK cartoon and toys, MASK Rhino vehicle, MASK toy line history, MASK toy video, MASK toys explained, MASK toys fan video, MASK vehicles and figures, Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, retro toy breakdown, toy reviews YouTube, ToyKennections YouTube channel, vintage action figures, vintage toy collections0 comment

Today is “PART 2” of Ken from ToyKennections break down the rich history of the 1980’s MASK Toy 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!

The Breaking News Report

Exploring the History of the 1980s M.A.S.K. Toy Line with ToyKennections

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s M.A.S.K. toys, 80s toy nostalgia, classic 80s toys, collectible 80s toys, Ken ToyKennections, Ken’s MASK history video, MASK action figures, MASK cartoon and toys, MASK Rhino vehicle, MASK toy line history, MASK toy video, MASK toys explained, MASK toys fan video, MASK vehicles and figures, Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, retro toy breakdown, toy reviews YouTube, ToyKennections YouTube channel, vintage action figures, vintage toy collections0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections breaks down the rich history of the 1980’s MASK Toy 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!

The Breaking News Report

Exploring the 80s BRAVESTARR Toy Line with ToyKennections’ Ken

October 20, 2024October 21, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toy lines, 80s toy review, BRAVESTARR collectibles, BRAVESTARR figures, BRAVESTARR Marshall Bravestarr, BRAVESTARR toy line, BRAVESTARR video review, classic 80s toys, Ken ToyKennections, retro toy review, retro toys YouTube channel, ToyKennections YouTube, vintage action figures0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the 80s BRAVESTARR toy line! 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!

Realm of Eternia - Masters of the Universe

Toy Origins: The History of MOTU Zoar and Screeech!

September 21, 2024September 24, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAction figure review, classic MOTU figures, He-Man toys, Ken toy collector, Ken ToyKennections, Masters of The Universe, Masters of the Universe figures, Masters of the Universe review, Mattel, MOTU, MOTU collectors, MOTU toys video, MOTU Zoar Screech, Screech figure, toy collecting, toy review YouTube, ToyKennections, ToyKennections YouTube, vintage action figures, vintage MOTU toys, Zoar and Screech figures, Zoar figure0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the classic Mattel Masters Of The Universe Zoar and Screech Figures! 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!

The Origins of the 1987 G.I. Joe Figure and Character ‘Big Boa’

September 11, 2024September 12, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, 1987 G.I. Joe figures, 25th Anniversary G.I. Joe, Big Boa, Big Boa G.I. Joe origins, Cobra drill instructor, Cobra figures, Cobra organization, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe characters, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe history, G.I. Joe legacy, G.I. Joe toy line, G.I. Joe toys, G.I. Joe villains, Hasbro, Rocky Balboa, Sgt. Slaughter, vintage action figures0 comment

The 1980s were a golden era for action figures, with Hasbro’s G.I. Joe line at the forefront of the toy industry. Among the many memorable characters introduced in the G.I. Joe universe, Big Boa stands out as one of the most unique and intriguing. Released in 1987, Big Boa was the Cobra organization’s brutish drill instructor, tasked with whipping new recruits into shape with his fierce training regimens. But how did this character come to be, and what was the story behind his creation? Concept and Development The character of…

Unveiling the Legacy of the 1980s Centurions Toy Line and Cartoon Series!

August 8, 2024August 10, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s animated series, 1980s Centurions, 1980s pop culture, 1980s toys, 80s nostalgia, Ace McCloud, animated TV shows, Centurions action figures, Centurions cartoon series, Centurions characters, Centurions toy line, classic cartoons, Collectible toys, Crystal Kane, customizable action figures, Doc Terror, exo-frame technology, futuristic themes, Jake Rockwell, Kenner Products, kids' cartoons, Max Ray, multimedia franchises, Power Xtreme, retro toys, Ruby-Spears Productions, science fiction toys, toy and TV synergy, toy history, vintage action figures0 comment

The 1980s stand as a golden era for animated television shows and their accompanying toy lines. One that stands out is “The Centurions: Power Xtreme,” a series that left an indelible mark on many childhoods. A unique blend of high-tech adventure and imaginative play, the Centurions encapsulated the era’s fascination with technology and heroism. Let’s dive into the origins, concept, and impact of this remarkable series. The genesis of the Centurions toy line and cartoon series is a testament to the collaborative spirit of the 1980s entertainment industry. The brainchild…

Rediscovering the Icon: A Retrospective on 1982’s Snake Eyes – The Commando That Sparked an Adventure

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, 1982 Snake Eyes figure, action figure restoration, Arashikage clan, broken thumbs repair, classic GI Joe figures, Frankenjoe, GI Joe 12 inch, GI Joe 3-3/4 inch, GI Joe 6 inch, GI Joe adventures, GI Joe collectibles, GI Joe design, GI Joe history, GI Joe legacy, GI Joe O-ring replacement, Kenner Star Wars competition, original Snake Eyes, retro toys, Ron Rudat, Snake Eyes, Snake Eyes commando, toy collecting, vintage action figures, vintage toy reviews0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look back to G.I. Joe 1982. A familiar figure with millions of stories and over 70 versions including 3-3/4, 12 inch, 6 inch, and many other scales over the past 40+ years. A figure I had never owned that started it all. The commando cast all in black to save money, but a mysterious character developed and Snake Eyes became one of the most popular characters over the years, expanded within an elaborate story of him and his…

Exploring the Legacy: A Look at the 1995 12-Inch SGT Savage Figure

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff12 inch action figure review, 1995 SGT Savage figure, 90s action figures, Action figure customization, action figure flea market finds, Classified GI Joe figures, GI Joe collectibles, GI Joe Extreme, GI Joe fan review, GI Joe history, GI Joe O-ring figures, GI Joe SGT Savage, GI Joe toy line, modern GI Joe figures, SGT Savage accessories, SGT Savage character, toy collecting, vintage action figures, Welcome to The Outpost0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1995 stand alone 12 inch G.I. Joe SGT Savage figure. As we all know the long run of GI Joe O-ring figures ran from 1982-1994, and the glorious days of GI Joe came to a halt. With it came some trials of some other lines including GI Joe Extreme and SGT. Savage. The SGT Savage figures were cool and the 12 inch figure was pretty awesome. He has a lot of accessories and a tough…

G.I. Joe Classified G.I.Joe

Unveiling the Iconic Jodie ‘Shooter’ Craig: A Nostalgic Journey into Action Figure Lore

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAction Figure Accessories, Action Figure Photography, Action figure review, Animated Series Potential, Classified Shooter Action Figure, Collector's Guide, G.I. Joe Series, Jodie Shooter Craig, Military Collectibles, Night Force in Cartoons, Nostalgic Action Figures, Original 13 Characters, Shooter Character History, Toy Collector Community, vintage action figures0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the new G.I. Joe Classified Shooter. This is a solid figure. I like the idea they got this character from the original concepts, but Shooter never became a character and was said to be a prank back in the day. She is a nice throwback to the original 13 and would have been cool but I believe they stopped at 13 to honor the 13 stripes on the Flag. Any hoot I did not get my…

“Unveiling the Forgotten Hero: Exploring the Underrated 1994 GI Joe Figure – Effects!”

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 Serpentorslair Staffaction figure discussion, Classified series collectibles, Effects figure review, Effects GI Joe, Explosives expert figure, Forgotten GI Joe characters, GI Joe 1994 figures, GI Joe cartoon and comics, GI Joe collector, Hasbro collectibles, Modern version GI Joe, Nostalgic toy collector, Rare action figures, Unique hair cut action figure, vintage action figures0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a G.I. Joe figure that is under appreciated in my opinion. In 1994 Hasbro was still pumping out some cool figures. This was past my prime but I found a new love for GI Joe as a collector and there was some really cool 1994 figures. Effects is one of those hard to find figures and probably gets forgotten a lot. This is a figure that has a good amount of detail. His head really is…