As we stand by and wait for the H.I.S.S. Tank HasLab to be funded on the first day, we have reached out to author Dan Klingensmith who produced a series of books covering the design process for ARAH. I remembered seeing the Ron Rudat H.I.S.S. Tank Designs within the pages of his many books and he was kind enough to let us use these images to show the G.I. Joe fandom what the potential G.I. JOE Classified Series Cobra HISS Tactician figure could turn out to be. The usual caveats apply until the Hasbro G.I. Joe team launches their official poll. However we hope you enjoy what may turn out to be an early look thanks to Dan Klingensmith and Ron Rudat.
If you are interested in obtaining the Creating G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero: A Comprehensive History on the Creation of the G.I. Joe Toy Brand, Dan has set up some deals for you to obtain your own copies. If you jump into the story you can check out a discount flyer that will give you a nice sales break on Creating G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero!
What vehicle and figures do you expect to see for the upcoming Jun 29th Yo Joe June launch of the G.I. Joe Classified HasLab?
I wish it wasn't a Vamp, Hiss, etc... just because I think those are doable at retail. Even as a retailer or con exclusive. But my fear is that Hasbro won't take the big risks on expensive vehicles anymore in the HASLAB era... so it's probably one of those.
Anyone think we'll see any cool stretch figures outside of whatever driver it comes with?
Really curious to see the price because the HISS Tank isn't really that big of a vehicle. Hopefully, it can be priced similar to the Victory Saber Haslab because I always figured a retail one could be sold somewhere between 100-150.
If it is a HISS and it is successful, I could easily see them selling the VAMP and its iterations as Pulse or Fan Channel Exclusives.
I expect the HISS and driver with some obvious figure unlocks, but from the list, I'd be the happiest with a Mauler and Heavy Metal. I don't have room for any of them though, so I'll be backing just for whatever figures are included and probably be flipping the vehicle.
My guess is a $300 motorized H.I.S.S. Tank with driver figure. The stretch goals will offer opportunities to receive some Classified figures which they will claim would not otherwise appear in the product line. I expect that this project will fund, not because of the H.I.S.S. Tank, but because there will be some figures offered which collectors of the Classified line will want to unlock.
I am guessing it will have internal wiring and circuits, for lights and sound effects. What I'm not taking into account is the weight of the toy itself and the weight of the Classified figures which could be placed upon it. That might be reason enough not to include movable, motorized treads.
Hell, I wouldn't expect electronics. They don't even do that for Titan Class Transformers anymore. I'm expecting something that feels like a retail toy that is line with the old Black Series vehicles. Decent detail and paint, but no electronics or really any gimmicks.
While Haslab toys are premium figures, they are very much large retail toys.
I could see an upscaled HISS / VAMP 2 pack being worthy of a HasLab. Maybe a Stinger/VAMP 2 pack with a few figures as stretch goals before a MKII/ something Cobra.
If they go only with a tracked vehicle then I hope for some individual linked tracks. Maybe make them die cast metal or something. I would prefer they skipped motorized vehicles unless they design them with the ability to go full hobby grade RC.
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