Fandom sat down with Hasbro Design Manager Lenny Panzica to talk about the successful G.I. Joe: Classified Series as well as its future.
The keyword there is “updates,” since it didn’t mean forgetting the original outfits but rather building upon them. For instance, the Flint figure is quickly recognizable as Flint, complete with a beret and a black, buttoned shirt, but in that case, “Flint has a bulletproof vest that we built in there and some other additions. We wanted to make it little sci-fi but not too much, because Flint is a pretty militaristic-looking character, so you can’t go too far with that.”
Regarding the future of the line, Mr. Panzica hinted at Navy S.E.A.L. Torpedo and cold-weather expert Snow Job stating “There’s so much opportunity there. And I think what happens really is from a character select standpoint asking what can we do effectively?”
Touching the subject of Dreadnoks: “I want to do Road Pig!”
Regarding more vehicle possibilities, Panzica said cost naturally has to be kept in mind – both for Hasbro to produce and the consumer to pay – but that when it came to adding vehicles like the V.A.M.P. jeep or the F.A.N.G. copter, “There are conversations, and it’s just a matter of when and how much is right. I’m thinking about it all the time. I’m always doodling and sketching and working out what is going to expand this universe. Because ultimately, we have this opportunity to bring it to life in a larger scale with more details and [we’re asking] how much can we go deeper into it. So yes, we consider all of that stuff.”
You can check out the full interview at Fandom.
DESTRO says
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StalemateSB says
Hey look at that a fresh new thread, I can't resist..!
Even though the Snake Eyes movie was disappointing for pretty much everyone, I'm hoping that toy sales are strong enough that soon GI Joe will be upgraded from an "emerging" brand (I think that's what Hasbro was calling it) so that we can get Classified figures produced at a slightly higher rate. I don't think my wallet could handle Legends-level releases, but the current trickle does feel a bit anemic. I'm especially looking forward to the rumored Croc Master and would also love to see more vehicles / non-figure releases! Also a Haslab is definitely on my wishlist.. maybe a Skystriker or WHALE?
DESTRO says
We have so much to look forward to with the G.I.Joe brand in 2022 and PulseCon is going to be awesome this year. We also still have a few more figure on the way before the end or 2021. This line is Fire!
firmpulse says
SO excited for every reveal. And we need some! It's been a minute.
Diablogunner says
YO JOE! Pulse Con cannot get here fast enough. Let's see what's next!
sbartek1974 says
Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
Stormtrooper12 says
Only issue I can think of is space for the large rotor blades as well as blades being fragile.
JackKnight73 says
I can’t wait for Pulsecon, can’t get here fast enough!
I opened and set up the Alpha Commandos recently!!! So much fun! I am so glad Hasbro came out with a Timber, while also giving us a Commando Snake Eyes! As well as Breaker and Ram, Barbeque, and MOD Zartan to look forward to this year yet!!!
I also want to try and build a diorama in the winter for Classified.
DESTRO says
Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
CombinedArms says
Only issue I can think of is space for the large rotor blades as well as blades being fragile.
My features wishlist for such a HASLAB project:
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