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A while back, we reported that Disguise Costumes has manufactured Haloween costumes based on Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins movie. It so happens that the company has now released a Walmart Exclusive line of G.I. Joe-related Haloween costumes titled as ‘Retro Line‘.

We do not think that it’s a mere coincidence that the Walmart Exclusive line is called Retro Line when the toy counterpart is also named the same. However, the packaging is decorated with Classified Series Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow.

Each costume is priced at $19.97 and can be purchased via Walmart’s Official Website or at physical stores.

You can check out the mirrored images, after the jump.

Packaging Photo Credits: Ryan Adams

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Today Walmart Collector Con has listed new GIJOE Retro figures for sale. These GIJOE action figures include:

Stalker
Snake Eyes
Grunt
Cobra Trooper
Cobra Officer
H.I.S.S. Tank III

Check out all the new Walmart Collector Con GIJOE Retro Figure images after the jump.

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Exactly a year ago, Walmart initiated their first-ever Collector Con with new G.I. Joe products.

The same event is returning this year to bring exclusive reveals and items for the fans.

“Walmart Collector Con 2021

Don’t miss the summer’s hottest at-home collector event.

Starting July 22-25, join us at 7am PST for all new reveals!

Four days of excitement!

New reveals each day featuring Walmart exclusive collectibles from top brands.”

The official site is teasing a G.I. Joe product with the tagline “If there’s trouble, I’m there: Walmart is here to deliver on all your favorite action figures!”

What are you hoping to see? Let us know on the boards!

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Hasbro’s Senior Marketing Manager Irvin Ducournau has updated his Linkedin profile to include some valuable details regarding the modern G.I. Joe initiatives by the toy giant.

Mr. Ducournau also highlights the term G.I. Joe Evergreen, which HISSTANK exclusively revealed prior to the official rename and the announcement of the G.I. Joe Classified Series.

It’s interesting to note that the modern initiative is a 3 to 5-Year Project. Therefore, we’ll likely see Classified Series and the Retro Line well into the following years if things go well. If this is the case, 2021 is a crucial year to evaluate the G.I. Joe brand on where it stands.

Even though Irvin Ducournau has moved onto Power Rangers, we wish him the best for all his endeavors.

You can check out the full list of G.I. Joe information below:

  • Development of holistic 3-5 year global brand strategy (Goals, strategy, priorities, segmentation…)
  • Development of brand tools: Pitch kits, marketing materials, creative briefs, trade show materials, sizzles, etc.
  • Digital strategy development & implementation: Brand website (gijoe.com) & Youtube channel
  • Social Media strategy development & implementation: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
  • Creation and execution of yearly marketing/retail campaign that drove brand awareness and relevancy: YoJoeJune
  • Build relationships with content partners & their marketing teams: Paramount Pictures
  • Participation in licensee meetings to pitch Snake Eyes G.I. Joe Origins Movie
  • Lead development of Brand Asset Toolkits & guidelines: Evergreen & Snake Eyes G.I. Joe Origins Movie Brand Asset Toolkit
  • Management of talent approvals through Paramount’s platform
  • Partnership with regional offices to drive implementation of strategies and marketing activations
  • Brand management across Hasbro’s divisions & assist in product development: Publishing (G.I. Joe A.R.A.H. & Snake Eyes: Deadgame comics), Digital Gaming (G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout & G.I. Joe: War on Cobra), Consumer products, LBE (Killburn Live), Music (’80s TV Classics G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Vinyl)
  • Lead the G.I. Joe X Fortnite collaboration
  • Management of annual budget for franchise expenditures

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Special thanks to HISSTANK Boards Member SwordMonkey, we now have several in-hand images of G.I. Joe Retro Line Wave 4 (the figures are literally in hand).

These figures were located in a Walmart in Central New York.

Each case only contained Stalker & Cobra Trooper; 3 each for a total of 6. As we discovered, it is now clear that Wave 4 only consists of 2 characters and it is also likely that Wave 5 is close behind with 2 more.

You can check out the images, after the jump.

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With the news of Retro Line Wave 4 popping up at a Walmart in Georgia, HISSTANK decided to dig the Walmart App for potential UPC codes assigned to the upcoming wave.

With special thanks to Shawn Davids, who seems to be the originator of the images floating around, we were able to acquire the UPCs of Retro Stalker and Retro Cobra Trooper from the back of the carded figures. It didn’t take long to discover the UPC of the 3rd figure; since Retro Waves usually consist of three 3.75 inch G.I. Joe toys.

To our surprise, we found a 4th.

The 4th UPC is also priced similar to a single carded figure rather than a figure + vehicle pack. However, since Assortment Codes are also priced in a similar manner, we had to take a look at how Retro Assortments are usually denoted. Once again to our surprise, the listing lacked the usual ‘AST’ notation.

Since the card backs of Stalker and Cobra Trooper do not indicate the third figure, we may even be looking at Wave 5 of the Retro Line. Only time will tell (or at least during Walmart Collector Con 2021).

G.I. Joe Retro Line Wave 4

  • 5010993852727 – Retro Stalker
  • 5010993852734 – Retro Cobra Trooper

G.I. Joe Retro Line Wave 5?

  • 5010993852741 – GIJ Retro Figure
  • 5010993852758 – GIJ Retro Figure

 

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Join us on a watch party… live from Hasbro Pulse to check out the next G.I. Joe Fan First Friday.

The fun doesn’t stop there. HISSTANK is ready and waiting to bring you all the cool info and media material directly from Hasbro, as we receive.

Join with your fellow ‘Tankers on a discussion; as we look forward to the future of the franchise we know and love.

G.I. Joe Live Stream starts on Friday, June 04th, at 11:00 AM EST.

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Once again it’s our Jtprime17 to the rescue with another brand new set of previously undiscovered figures for G.I. Joe Classified Series & Retro Line.

Classified Series Mission Roadblock

  • Hasbro Code: F2846
  • Street Date: August 2021
  • HISSTANK Note: This is a brand new listing separate from all previous Roadblock figures; Roadblock V1 (E8491), Cobra Island Roadblock (F0147), and Roadblock Field Variant (F5360). Wait! A 4th Roadblock figure!?! Someone at Hasbro must really like Roadblock.

Classified Series Cobra Island Figure & Bike 2

  • Hasbro Code: F0762
  • Street Date: August 2021
  • HISSTANK Note: This is a brand new listing separate from Baroness and Cobra C.O.I.L. (F0117).

Retro Line Wave 4

  • Hasbro Code: E8857
  • Street Date: August 2021