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Serpentorslair Staff · October 11, 2026

G.I. Joe MOBAT’s 40-Year Secret: Cobra Dominator or Complete Flop?

October 11, 2026October 11, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe military vehicles, G.I. Joe MOBAT, G.I. Joe toy history, GI Dave, GI Joe 1982, GI Joe MOBAT review, GI Joe tank analysis, Hasbro GI Joe, MOBAT tank, Serpentorslair, vintage GI Joe toys1 Comment

For more than 40 years, the G.I. Joe MOBAT has been one of the most recognizable military vehicles in action figure history. But what if this legendary 1980s toy has been hiding a secret right in front of our eyes? If you grew up collecting G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, chances are you remember the mighty MOBAT (Motorized Battle Tank). With its imposing cannon, motorized movement, and battlefield presence, it looked like the ultimate weapon for taking down Cobra. But just how effective was this iconic tank? Was it…

Skimming the Swamp — Zartan’s Chameleon Ski Gets a 10/10

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1984 Zartan vehicle, action figure vehicle review, Chameleon Swamp Skier, Cobra collectibles, Cobra mini vehicle, GI Joe Chameleon, GI Joe Classified wishlist, GI Joe vehicle review, Retro toy analysis, swamp skier toy, The Outpost GI Joe, vintage GI Joe toys, Zartan Swamp Ski review0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at Zartan’s Swamp Ski the Chameleon. This was a vehicle I did not have as a kid but it is a really neat small vehicle. As all of the early Joe and Cobra vehicles there was a lot of heart and soul poured into the figures and vehicles. It didn’t matter if they were small or large the craftsmanship was there. Overall this mini vehicle gets a 10 out of 10 for me. Who would love this…

Exploring the 1994 Power Fighter with Gears: A Hidden Gem from Star Brigade

August 12, 2024August 14, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1994 GI Joe, 1994 Power Fighter, 90s action figures, Action figure nostalgia, Cobra Power Fighter, Gears action figure, Gears Power Fighter, GI Joe collectibles, GI Joe Star Brigade, Power Fighter review, rare GI Joe toys, Star Brigade, Techno Viper, toy collecting tips, vintage GI Joe toys, Vintage toy review0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the G.I. Joe 1994 Power Fighter with Gears. Gears has always been one of my favorite characters from 94. I don’t know why exactly, he wasn’t in any cartoon that I know of, I never read a comic with him in it, and his figure while cool to me is a little bland. I guess I just really liked the Star Brigade when I got into collecting. I’ve had Gears for years but I never had…