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Serpentorslair Staff · March 3, 2025

G.I. Joe “Cold Slither” Creator Michael Charles Hill Interview with Toy Kennections!

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s Cartoons, action figure news, Classic animation, Cold Slither, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Classified, G.I. Joe Fandom, G.I. Joe interview, G.I. Joe Sunbow, G.I. Joe writer, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Ken ToyKennections, Michael Charles Hill, retro toys, toy collecting, toy community, ToyFair, ToyKennections, vintage cartoons, YouTube toy interviews0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections interviews the creator of G.I. Joe’s “Cold Slither” Michael Charles Hill! 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 History and Legacy of Fleischer Studios’ Popeye the Sailor

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1930s cartoons, animation history, Betty Boop, Bluto, Brutus, classic cartoons, Fleischer Studios, Golden Age animation, King Features Syndicate, Max Fleischer, Olive Oyl, Paramount Pictures, Popeye comics, Popeye movies, Popeye the Sailor, Saturday morning cartoons, spinach, vintage cartoons, Wimpy0 comment

Few cartoon characters have stood the test of time like Popeye the Sailor, the scrappy, spinach-powered hero who made his animated debut in the 1930s. Created by Elzie Crisler Segar for the Thimble Theatre comic strip in 1929, Popeye quickly became a cultural icon. When Fleischer Studios adapted him into animated shorts, his popularity skyrocketed, cementing him as one of the most enduring figures in animation history. The Rise of Popeye in Animation Popeye made his animated debut in 1933 in a Betty Boop cartoon titled Popeye the Sailor, produced…

The History and Legacy of Walter Lantz’s Woody Woodpecker

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1940s animation, Andy Panda, Buzz Buzzard, cartoon history, Chilly Willy, classic cartoons, Grace Stafford, iconic cartoon characters, Mel Blanc, retro animation, Saturday morning cartoons, Universal Pictures, vintage cartoons, Walter Lantz, Woody Woodpecker, Woody Woodpecker Show0 comment

Few animated characters have left as lasting an impression on popular culture as Woody Woodpecker. Created by animator Walter Lantz and first appearing in 1940, Woody became one of the most recognizable cartoon stars of all time, thanks to his infectious laugh, mischievous personality, and wild antics. Alongside his allies and adversaries, Woody built a legacy that continues to endure decades later. The Birth of Woody Woodpecker Woody Woodpecker made his debut in the 1940 cartoon Knock Knock, produced by Walter Lantz Studios and distributed by Universal Pictures. Initially, Woody…