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The third round of Wanted Dead or Alive Dreadnok Royal Rumble has come to a close. The unprincipled ruffians left it all on the battlefield and now only two remain. One thing is clear people want a Dreadnok Thunder Machine for their Noks (77% + Approval).

The good-for-nothing, lawbreaking, delinquent, rapscallion, scapegrace, savage, miscreant Tearaway 2 have battled their way to the top! Only two remain Zarana vs Buzzer for our final round! What Dreadnok will be King of the Hill and be crowned the Most Wanted – That’s up to you to decide!

Join us after the jump for the final round of Wanted Dead or Alive Dreadnok Royal Rumble!

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Hot Topic, the online retailer that revealed licensed Classified Series t-shirts is revealing more streetwear featuring updated logos belonging to the G.I. Joe Franchise.

Along with Classified Series G.I. Joe and Cobra logos, following new logos are revealed:

  • Drednoks logo – seen on Classified series Zartan figure
  • Cobra Island – seen on Target exclusive Classified line.
  • Python Patrol
  • Tiger Force
  • Cobra Sea
  • G.I. Joe Space
  • Cobra Urban
  • Cobra Desert
  • G.I. Joe Sandstorm
  • Cobra Air

We are just scratching the surface of new artwork. Visit Hot Topic for more images. It is possible that these may be for upcoming Classified Series figures. But we cannot tell for certain. What do you think of this new info? Let us know on the ongoing Classified Series discussion thread.

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Time for another look at the recent Cobra Island releases – this go round is for the Cobra Viper.  To all my brothers and sisters still on the hunt, I salute you.  As I’ve already stated, these come from eBay.  Obtaining them normally was difficult, had no luck, and I don’t like waiting.   You all know the deal, hopefully Hasbro and Target know the deal, and maybe next go around won’t be as bad.   I won’t hold my breath though.

The Cobra Viper is another great release for the 6 inch Classified Series.  Very classic vibes in both sculpt and paint.   He’s got removable goggles, a neck scarf to differentiate rank, backpack, pistol and rifle (both sci-fi style).  The vest is not naturally removable but can be done with a little effort.  Colors are very OG, a navy blue, red and black palette.  The iconic face shield is there and painted metallic silver using the same style as Cobra Commander from last year.  As with all of Classified, articulation is significant and everywhere, leaving nothing to want.

In the 1/18th scale – I never preferred the Vipers.  I always had some littered in, but I dug the Cobra Troopers more and focused on them for troop building.  Here though, I think the Viper works a bit better than the Cobra Trooper, or at least ties it in overall cool factor.  The bulky vest and helmet work better in the 6 inch scale I think, and this color combo really shines.  It’s just a sharp figure with a good stance.

I hope they repaint him over time in multiple color combos, as I would be happy to build out sub divisions.  That being said, this guy, just as he is here, needs to be more widely available at some point.  For him and the Cobra Trooper – once Target’s exclusivity is up I hope they offer case packs, or even some white box versions like they did recently with the AIM troopers for Marvel Legends.  Heck, toss 6 or 10 of them in a ziplock bag with a Hasbro Logo on it and I’m good.

Bottom line – another great figure made impossibly frustrating to get.  Keep on the hunt, watch eBay for a price that works for you, and grab him when you can.    Read on to check out our pics after the break!

ICYMI: You can view all our previous galleries for G.I. Joe Classified here.  We also updated the HissTank Database today with recent reveals and our base shots for in-hand figures.

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Alpha Commandos reporting for duty! Today we are taking a look at the G.I. Joe Classified Alpha Commandos 2 Pack of Snake Eyes and Timber! This set gives Snake Eyes his military themed getup with the goggles and pairs him with his trusty sidekick Timber. Timber isn’t just for show, he’s rocking it Classified style with articulation galore at every point, and even comes with an alternate head.

We’ve run the set for a full round of pics. Read on to check out over 65 shots showing what they can do. Part of the shipment for this guy has arrived state side, while the rest look to be hitting later in the year. If you haven’t picked him up, check out sponsor Dorkside Toys to grab your copies!

Dorkside Toys G.I. Joe Links: Alpha Commando Snake Eyes, Cobra Infantry, Flint, Lady Jaye, Snake Eyes Movie Figs All G.I. Joe

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One of the biggest gifts that Hasbro could give G.I. Joe Classified Series fans is their very own HasLab project. The diversity in selection and it’s likelihood of being funded are one of the ultimate debates among G.I. Joe fans. Today we are starting up the nomination process that will lead to the top 5 most requested vehicles – playsets in G.I. Joe vs Cobra lore to be voted on in the future. There may be no guarantees that the Hasbro G.I. Joe team will be able to give us the winner of this event, however it will undoubtedly be excellent feedback.

Join us as the G.I. Joe community debates the potential for our very own G.I. Joe Classified HasLab after the jump!

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Snake Eyes. Storm Shadow. A rivalry for the ages, born out of the shattered bond between brothers-in-arms. We’ve teamed up with Mego Corporation, creators of a classic action figure style with soft goods costume pieces, to bring these iconic G.I. Joe characters into the fun, retro Mego style for the first time ever… with the same premium details G.I. Joe fans look for.

Includes: 2 figures and 14 accessories.

***Updated Package Art****

Available on Hasbro Pulse Pre-Order $59.99

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Just a quick reminder for those of you who are still looking to pick these up. Today Target will be selling the G.I. Joe Classified Cobra Island Target Exclusives at their online Geek-Out collector event.

Pre-order starts 8am CDT on release day. Limit 1 unit per item for each order.

**MAJOR UPDATE*** Baroness and Cobra Viper Back In Stock!!

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Renegade Games Studios is officially unveiling their G.I. Joe Deck-Building Game and two Jigsaw Puzzles for pre-order.

If you pre-order this cooperative game, you will receive a Bonus Box featuring Dawn Moreno cards, an alternate round-marker, and a constructible hangar.

Additionally, you can download the rulebook for free; which showcases even more artwork from the game.

G.I. Joe Deck-Building Game official description:

Coming this October-

Yo Joe!

Fall In! The evil organization Cobra threatens the world with their schemes and it’s up to you to stop them!

In this Deck-Building game, you and your fellow players will lead teams of G.I. Joe soldiers on missions to stop Cobra’s dastardly plans! Each player starts the game with a meager deck that will grow more powerful as you recruit veterans from the G.I. Joe team, requisition gear, and field new vehicles. This fully cooperative game pits you against increasingly dangerous missions to save the world. This Core Set begins your journey with everything needed to play, but be prepared for more Joes and missions to come!

You can pre-order the G.I. Joe Deck-Building Game and two Jigsaw Puzzles from the following links:

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Artist Constantine Sekeris has uploaded several concept art images done for Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins.

Included in this first look:

  • Snake Eyes
  • Storm Shadow
  • Scarlett
  • Baroness

“Snake Eyes Movie designs I worked on with the talented Costume Designer Louise Mingenbach. We worked on the film and the toys simultaneously. Storm shadow ended up getting pulled back to his original suit, but Hasbro decided to make the toy version haha. Shout out to Constantine Sekeris and Luca Nemolato for doing a phenomenal job on Snake Eyes and Scarlet!”

With these concept art reveals, it is clear where the Core Ninja toy of Storm Shadow originated from.

However, concept art for Baroness is extremely close to the final design.

You can check out all the designs, after the jump.