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We Saved the Toys of the 1980s. Now We’re Being Priced Out of Our Own Childhoods

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, 1980s toys, action figures, adult collectors, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Classified, Hasbro, HASLAB, he-man, Masters of The Universe, Mattel, toy collecting, Toy Prices, Transformers, vintage toys0 comment

By the Serpentor’s Lair Editorial Team | October 7, 2026 We kept G.I. Joe, Transformers, He-Man, and the rest of our childhood alive. But with today’s collector prices, limited editions, and preorder culture, a painful question deserves an answer: Who can still afford to belong? We were the kids who wore the paint off our action figures. We lost their weapons in the backyard. We bent their file cards, snapped their rubber bands, and sent them into battles that lasted all afternoon. We didn’t know what a collectible was. We…

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ToyKennections Hunts Rare Toys & Grails at the Massive Vancouver Comic & Toy Show 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, 1990s toys, Canadian toy show, comic book collectibles, discontinued toys, G.I. Joe collectibles, PNE Forum Vancouver, Rare action figures, recalled toys, retro toys, retro video games, toy collectors, toy grails, toy hunting, ToyKennections, Vancouver Comic & Toy Show 2026, Vancouver toy show, vintage action figures, vintage playsets, vintage toys0 comment

Vintage toy collectors, comic fans and retro pop-culture hunters are going to want to see this one! ToyKennections heads north to explore the absolutely massive Vancouver Comic & Toy Show 2026, and the amount of classic plastic packed inside the building is incredible. Held September 26–27, 2026 at the PNE Forum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the event featured approximately 400 dealer tables spread across 40,000–45,000 square feet of toys, comics, video games, memorabilia and collectibles. That means row after row of vintage action figures, enormous playsets, stuffed animals,…

The COMPLETE History of M.A.S.K. !

August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, 1980s toys, 80s nostalgia, 80s toy lines, action figures, classic toy lines, G.I. Joe, Ken ToyKennections, Kenner toys, M.A.S.K., M.A.S.K. 1980s, M.A.S.K. Masks, M.A.S.K. toy line, M.A.S.K. toys, M.A.S.K. vehicles, retro toys, toy collecting, toy history, toy photography, Toy Reviews, ToyKennections, Transformers, vintage toy collecting, vintage toys0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the iconic 1980s toy line M.A.S.K.! 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!

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He-Man Is the Hero Gen-X Needs Again

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, 80s fantasy heroes, 80s kids, 80s pop culture, 80s toys, By the power of Grayskull, Castle Grayskull, Eternia, Gen-X entertainment, Gen-X nostalgia, he-man, He-Man movie, Masters of The Universe, Masters of the Universe movie 2026, Mattel toys, new He-Man movie, nostalgic movies, Power Sword, Prince Adam, Retro cartoons, Saturday morning cartoons, Skeletor, vintage toys0 comment

For a whole generation of Gen-X kids, He-Man was never just another cartoon character. He was the sound of Saturday morning, the smell of plastic action figures fresh from the toy aisle, the flash of a sword held high in front of the TV while we shouted, “By the Power of Grayskull!” like it actually meant something. And maybe that is because, to us, it did. He-Man embodied everything that made growing up in the 1980s feel larger than life. He was strength without cruelty. Courage without cynicism. Power used…

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The Unsung Hero of Eternia: Remembering Roger Sweet and the Legacy That Deserves More

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, action figure history, cartoon merchandise 1980s, Eternia, He-Man creator, He-Man legacy, He-Man Origins, Masters of the Universe creator credit, Masters of the Universe history, Mattel He-Man designer, pop culture history, Roger Sweet, Roger Sweet death, toy industry creators, vintage toys0 comment

The world of toys and pop culture lost a true visionary with the passing of Roger Sweet, the man widely credited with helping bring He-Man to life. For millions who grew up in the 1980s, He-Man wasn’t just an action figure—he was a symbol of strength, imagination, and adventure. But behind that iconic hero stood a designer whose contributions have never fully been rewarded in proportion to their cultural and financial impact. Roger Sweet was a lead designer at Mattel during a pivotal time in the early 1980s. Tasked with…

Epic JoeFest 2025 Toy Haul with The Island Viper – Rare Finds & Exclusive Picks!

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffaction figure unboxing, Action Force figures, Action Media Reviews, Exclusive toys, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe haul, JoeFest 2025, JoeFest collectibles, JoeFest exclusives, JoeFest highlights, JoeFest pickups, modern G.I. Joe, Rare G.I. Joe Figures, Terry JoeFest, Terry Ruin, the island viper, toy community, toy convention haul, toy haul video, vintage toys0 comment

Today The Island Viper aka “Terry” shares his JoeFest 2025 Hauls! Check out the video below, then share your thoughts and opinions in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to Action Media Reviews for all of Terry’s latest videos!

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New Rabbit Holes in Collecting! TMNT & Dino-Riders Gift Box from “Treasures for Trigger”

April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffaction figure collecting, Dino-Riders collectibles, Dino-Riders vintage toys, Ken ToyKennections, retro toy collecting, TMNT and Dino-Riders gift box, TMNT collectibles, TMNT vintage toys, toy collecting, toy review, Toy unboxing, ToyKennections, ToyKennections YouTube, Treasures for Trigger, vintage toys0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections jumps down a New Rabbit Holes in Collecting! He shares his latest acquisition a TMNT & Dino-Riders Gift Box from “Treasures for Trigger”! 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!

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Toy Hunting for Grails at BC Toy Expo with Ken from ToyKennections!

March 8, 2025March 8, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, BC Toy Expo, Collectible toys, Ken ToyKennections, rare toys, retro toys, toy collecting, toy collector, toy convention, toy grails, toy hunt, toy hunting, ToyKennections, vintage toys, YouTube toy channel0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections visits the BC Toy Expo, hunting for toy grails! 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!

Revisiting the 1985 G.I. Joe Armadillo Mini Tank – A Compact Classic!

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1985 G.I. Joe, 80s action figures, A.W.E. Striker, Battle Platform, Check Point Alpha, Classified Series, Cobra Bunker, Cobra Moray, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Armadillo, G.I. Joe playsets, G.I. Joe Steeler, G.I. Joe vehicles, Hasbro G.I. Joe, retro toy reviews, Snow-Cat, toy collecting, U.S.S. Flagg, vintage toys0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m checking out the 1985 G.I. Joe Armadillo mini tank. 1985 sported some pretty awesome vehicles from the A.W.E. Striker to the Snow-Cat, and the Ferret to the holy grail U.S.S. Flagg. There were many awesome playsets like Check Point Alpha to the Cobra Bunker along with the GI Joe Battle Platform that was essentially a Joe base that was frequently attacked by the Cobra Moray in the cartoon. So many awesome figures and vehicles came out this year and overshadowed…

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Let’s Hunt Some Toy Grails with ToyKennections!

November 2, 2024November 3, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffKen ToyKennections, Rare action figures, rare collectibles, rare toy grails, toy collecting community, toy collecting journey, toy collector tips, toy grails, toy hunting, ToyKennections, vintage toy finds, vintage toys, YouTube toy channel0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us on a trip to find some rare toy grails! 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!

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This Toy Hunt Was WILD! Victoria’s ULTIMATE Hobby & Toy Fair | Fall 2024

September 28, 2024September 30, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hobby Fair, hobby fair video, Ken from ToyKennections, subscribe to ToyKennections, toy and hobby expo, toy collecting, toy collector, toy community, toy convention, toy enthusiasts, toy event, Toy Fair, toy fair video, toy fair vlog, toy hunting, Toy Reviews, toy show, ToyKennections, ToyKennections YouTube, Victoria toy show, Victoria's Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair, vintage toys, YouTube toy channels0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections takes us along to Victoria’s ULTIMATE Hobby & Toy Fair! 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!

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Ken from ToyKennections Explores the Iconic 80s Toy Line ‘Visionaries’ – Watch and Share Your Thoughts!

August 24, 2024August 25, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s collectibles, 80s toy nostalgia, 80s toy review, 80s toys, classic toys, Ken ToyKennections, retro toys, toy collecting, ToyKennections, ToyKennections YouTube channe, vintage toys, Visionaries action figures, Visionaries action figures review, Visionaries cartoon, Visionaries figures, Visionaries holograms, Visionaries Kenner, Visionaries nostalgia, Visionaries toy line, Visionaries toy review0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections takes a look at the popular 80s Toy line “Visionaries“! 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!

Exclusive Look: Unreleased G.I. Joe Battle Corps Rangers Figures Review by ToyKennections

August 3, 2024August 6, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Battle Corps Rangers, Collectible toys, exclusive look, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Collectors, Ken's latest videos, rare collectibles, toy enthusiasts, toy review, toy review video, ToyKennections, unreleased figures, vintage toys, YouTube channel0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the G.I. Joe unproduced 2994 Battle Corps Rangers 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!

Exploring the Legacy: Ken from ToyKennections Unveils the History of G.I. Joe Adventure Team

July 13, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Adventure Team breakdown, G.I. Joe Adventure Team, G.I. Joe history, G.I. Joe legacy, G.I. Joe videos, Ken ToyKennections, Ken’s latest videos, toy collecting, toy community, toy history, Toy Reviews, ToyKennections, vintage toys, YouTube toy channel0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections breaks down the rich history of the G.I. JOE ADVENTURE TEAM!! 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!

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Unboxing Nostalgia: Exploring Mattel’s 1983 MOTU Figures with ToyKennections!

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1983 MOTU Figures, action figures, Collectibles, he-man, Masters of The Universe, Mattlel's, nostalgia, retro toys, toy collection, toy enthusiasts, toy review, ToyKennections, Unboxing, vintage toys, YouTube channel0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the Mattlel’s 1983 MOTU 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!