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Serpentorslair Staff · October 1, 2026

5 Forgotten Retro Action Cartoons Every Gen-X Fan Needs to Rewatch This Weekend!

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s animation, 1990s animation, 80s Cartoons, 90s cartoons, Bucky O'Hare, cartoons to rewatch, classic animated series, classic cartoons, Dinosaucers, forgotten retro action cartoons, Galaxy Rangers, Gen X nostalgia, Mighty Orbots, Pirates of Dark Water, Retro cartoons, retro TV shows, Saturday morning cartoons, Serpentorslair, toy cartoons, vintage cartoons1 Comment

If you grew up during the golden age of Saturday morning television, there was nothing quite like waking up, grabbing a bowl of cereal, and planting yourself in front of the television for a morning filled with robots, spaceships, monsters, dinosaurs, and larger-than-life heroes. Everybody remembers G.I. Joe, Transformers, ThunderCats, He-Man and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. But the 1980s and early 1990s produced an unbelievable number of action cartoons that don’t receive nearly enough attention today. That’s exactly what we’re digging into this week. For this week’s Serpentor’s Lair Retro…

Serpentorslair Staff · September 27, 2026

Gilligan’s Planet: The Forgotten 1982 CBS Saturday Morning Cartoon That Sent Gilligan Into Space

September 27, 2026September 27, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, 1982 cartoons, Bob Denver, CBS cartoons, CBS Saturday morning cartoons, Classic animation, Dawn Wells, Filmation cartoons, forgotten 80s cartoons, forgotten cartoons, Gen X nostalgia, Gilligan's Island cartoon, Gilligan's Planet, Gilligan's Planet 1982 cartoon, Gilligans Island, Hal Sutherland, Lou Scheimer, Paul Dini, Retro cartoons, retro TV, Saturday morning cartoons, Saturday morning TV, Tom Ruegger, vintage cartoons0 comment

There was a wonderfully strange moment in Saturday morning television when almost any familiar character could be sent into outer space. And in the fall of 1982, CBS and Filmation actually sent Gilligan there. Long before Saturday mornings became dominated by toy-driven action franchises, Gilligan’s Planet took one of television’s most recognizable comedy ensembles, loaded them aboard a homemade spaceship, and stranded them all over again—only this time on an alien world. If you grew up watching cartoons in the early 1980s, there is a decent chance you saw this…

Serpentorslair Staff · September 23, 2026

5 Retro Action Cartoons You Need to Rewatch This Week!

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, 1990s action cartoons, 80s nostalgia TV, action cartoons of the 80s, best retro cartoons, C.O.P.S. cartoon, Centurions Power Xtreme, classic action cartoons, classic animated series, Defenders of The Earth, Exosquad cartoon, forgotten 80s cartoons, nostalgic cartoons, retro action cartoons to rewatch, Retro cartoons, Saturday morning cartoons, Serpentor’s Lair Retro Watchlist, toy-driven cartoons, vintage cartoons, Visionaries Knights of the Magical Light0 comment

Defenders of the Earth Visionaries Centurions C.O.P.S. — Bulletproof Exosquad 5 Retro Action Cartoons You Need to Rewatch This Week! Serpentor’s Lair Retro Watchlist 5 Retro Action Cartoons You Need to Rewatch This Week! If you grew up during the golden age of after-school cartoons, action figures, cereal commercials and racing home before the opening credits started, this week’s Serpentor’s Lair Retro Watchlist is for you. Everybody remembers the giants like G.I. Joe, Transformers and ThunderCats. Those shows absolutely deserve their legendary status. But the 1980s and early 1990s were…

Serpentorslair Staff · July 26, 2026

Happy 86th Birthday, Bugs Bunny! Celebrating the Wascally Wabbit Who Defined Cartoon Greatness

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff14 Carrot Rabbit, animation legends, Bugs Bunny 86th birthday, Bugs Bunny birthday, Bugs Bunny cartoons, Bugs Bunny legacy, Bully for Bugs, cartoon history, Classic animation, classic cartoons, Golden Age of Animation, Happy Birthday Bugs Bunny, Hillbilly Hare, July 27 1940 debut, Looney Tunes, Looney Tunes classics, vintage cartoons, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. cartoons, Yosemite Sam0 comment

For 86 incredible years, Bugs Bunny has remained one of the most recognizable and beloved animated characters ever created. Since making his official debut on July 27, 1940, the wisecracking rabbit with the Brooklyn accent has entertained generations with his unmatched wit, fearless confidence, and legendary ability to outsmart anyone foolish enough to challenge him. Whether facing hunters, bullies, or the occasional opera-singing rival, Bugs always proved that brains could beat brawn with a simple grin and an unforgettable, “Eh… What’s up, Doc?” While Bugs Bunny has starred in countless…

Serpentorslair Staff · May 28, 2026

“From Whirlwind to Worldwide: The Wild History of Taz!”

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1990s cartoon characters, Bugs Bunny and Taz, classic Looney Tunes, famous cartoon devils, Looney Tunes characters, Mel Blanc Taz, Tasmanian Devil cartoon, Tasmanian Devil history, Taz cartoon character, Taz history, Taz Looney Tunes, Taz-Mania cartoon, vintage cartoons, Warner Bros Animation, Warner Bros cartoons0 comment

Long before he became the spinning, growling force of chaos seen on T-shirts, lunchboxes, and Saturday morning cartoons, the Tasmanian Devil—better known as Taz—was one of the most unpredictable stars in the world of Looney Tunes. Unlike Bugs Bunny or Daffy Duck, Taz didn’t rely on clever jokes or elaborate schemes. He was pure energy, destruction, and appetite rolled into one furry tornado. Taz made his explosive debut in 1954 in the cartoon Devil May Hare, directed by legendary Warner Bros. animator Robert McKimson. In the short, Bugs Bunny encounters…

Serpentorslair Staff · February 21, 2026

Pic-a-Nic Panic: Celebrating the Yogi Bear Show’s 65th Anniversary in True Sunday-Morning Style

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff65th anniversary, Boo Boo, cartoon marathon, cartoon nostalgia, Classic animation, classic cartoons, family-friendly cartoons, Hanna-Barbera, Jellystone Park, MeTV Toons, nostalgic cartoons, ogi Bear, pic-a-nic basket, Ranger Smith, retro TV, Saturday morning cartoons, Sunday morning cartoons, The Yogi Bear Show, vintage cartoons, Yogi Bear marathon, Yogi Day0 comment

There are certain phrases that instantly time-travel you back to childhood, and “Hey, hey, hey!” is right up there with the sound of a cereal box crackling open before the TV even fully warms up. So when I saw MeTV Toons waving the checkered picnic blanket for a “special Yogi Day” and a 65th anniversary Pic-A-Nic celebration, my nostalgia alarm basically did a backflip off the couch. Because some characters don’t just live in cartoons—they live in moments. The kind that smell like toast, feel like fuzzy pajamas, and sound…

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!

Serpentorslair Staff · February 26, 2025

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…

Serpentorslair Staff · February 24, 2025

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…