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G.I. Joe Classified Cobra Viper In-Hand Gallery

Posted on August 2, 2021 at 12:48 pm by Tony_Bacala under G.I. Joe Classified, Photo Shoots

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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G.I. Joe Classified Alpha Commandos Snake Eyes and Timber In-Hand Gallery

Posted on July 31, 2021 at 8:32 am by Tony_Bacala under G.I. Joe Classified, Photo Shoots

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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G.I. Joe Classified Series HasLab Fans’ Choice Nomination

Posted on July 30, 2021 at 3:11 pm by DESTRO under G.I. Joe Classified, HissTank Community

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!

Flame Toys Snake Eyes Model Kit Now Up For Preorder

Posted on July 30, 2021 at 8:47 am by DESTRO under G.I. Joe Flame Toys

The new Flame Toys Snake Eyes and the Snake Eyes Speed Cycle Can now be preordered at a small Preorder discounted price USD $41.00. Be aware this is an international package and shipping rates apply.

Check out all of the new Flame Toys Snake Eyes and Speed Cycle images after the jump.

Wanted Dead or Alive Dreadnok Royal Rumble Round 3 The Terminal 4

Posted on July 27, 2021 at 1:49 pm by DESTRO under Around The Site, G.I. Joe Classified, HissTank Community

The second round of Wanted Dead or Alive Dreadnok Royal Rumble has come to a close. Fierce no holds barred combat has taken place. One thing is clear people want Grape Soda and Chocolate Donuts accessories with their Noks (93% + Approval).

Bruised but not broken our Terminal 4 have entered the arena of sport! For our third round bonus question we want to know about vehicles. Would you back a HasLab Thunder Machine with Thrasher? 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 second round of Wanted Dead or Alive Dreadnok Royal Rumble!

Snake Eyes GIJoe Origins Movie Promotional Box

Posted on July 26, 2021 at 2:51 pm by DESTRO under G.I. Joe Movie

Hisstank has just received an awesome promotional box for the Snake Eyes G.I.Joe Origins Movie. We took some quick shots of the box and it’s contents for everybody to check out. The Hisstank crew is just about to head out and watch the movie for the first time in IMAX! We will have a full write up and a G.I. JOE State of the Union for Friday. Thank you Hasbro and Paramount for the Box of Joe!

For now we hope everybody is heading out to see the movie and you can view our gallery of the Snake Eyes G.I. Joe Origins Movie action figure that were provided in this box at the link below. @Hasbro #freeproduct

Snake Eyes G.I. Joe Origins Movie Action Figure Gallery

G.I. Joe Snake Eyes Sword with Sword Mount Stand

Posted on July 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm by DESTRO under G.I. Joe Various

This Modern Icons Replica: 1:1 GI Joe Snake Eyes Sword with Sword Mount Stand featuring the G.I. Joe insignia logo is a must-have collectible for G.I. Joe fans, young and old. This legendary Arashikage blade serves as a vital and primary weapon of choice for Snake Eyes, forged from virtually unbreakable Onihashi laminated steel. As a member of the elite Arashikage ninja clan, Snake Eyes learned the skills of a lethal shadow assassin, enabling him to accomplish impossible tasks, always with his sword at the ready.

Now, with the Snake Eyes Sword, you can own a vital piece of the Snake Eyes legend. Emblazoned with the Arashikage clan logo, crafted with an eye for every detail, this replica sword will look just as epic adorning your wall as it feels in your hands.

Preorder your Snake Eyes Sword Here $109.99 Expected Date: 10/29/2021

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G.I. Joe Classified Snake Eyes Movie Wave 1 Gallery

Posted on July 26, 2021 at 5:20 am by Tony_Bacala under G.I. Joe Classified, G.I. Joe Movie, Photo Shoots

Snake Eyes G.I. Joe Origins is almost here, hitting theaters in under two weeks. Today we are taking a look at the first wave of Classified figures from the movie – Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow and The Baroness. All three of these are core G.I. Joe personalities remixed to represent their on-screen appearances from the movie. Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow each come with an unmasked head featuring the actors’ likenesses.

We’ve run each for a set showing off their features along with a couple fancies. These are trickling out state side now so keep an eye out on your preferred ordering spot! Read on to check the pics!

Don’t forget to keep up with our G.I. Joe Classified News, Our Classified Galleries, and our Classified Toy Database!

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G.I. Joe State of the Union July 2021 – G.I. Joe Classified and Snake Eyes Movie Edition

Posted on July 23, 2021 at 1:09 pm by DESTRO under Around The Site, G.I. Joe Movie, HissTank Community

What a year 2021 has been for the G.I. Joe brand. I don’t think anybody could have predicted the absolute explosion in product that is on the way. The variety in style, brand, size class, price point, and overall selection leaves something for everybody to look forward to. We are now in a full resurgence of the G.I. Joe brand with the G.I. Joe Classified Series anchoring the action figures at mass retail and the Snake Eyes G.I. Joe Origins movie leading the mass marketing push into the mainstream. None of this would have been possible without change.

So where do we go from here? I guess we should start with the last two months of feast or famine that just took place, and in some cases is still ongoing. We went from no G.I. Joe Classified or Retro products to how many do you need – take your fill. The Target Cobra Island situation started out on a really bad note and looked like it was going to be a disaster only to find out it was a temporary tech glitch that lead to the flood gates opening. People went from no Cobra Troopers to having the ability to Army build (very important for some of us) and most people just wanted to fill the holes in the numbered line up with The Baroness, Beachhead, Roadblock and Firefly. This led to a full on scramble to obtain the early first waves for those who stayed on the sidelines waiting to see how the line developed. But wait there’s more! The addition of Alpha Snake Eyes and that incredible articulated Timber, color changing Zartan, ARAH Amazon Roadblock and Breaker with RAM Cycle to name a few and if the rumors floating around about what awaits us in 2022 are even halfway true Classified and Retro fans are going to have a banner year. So, start saving your money now.

One last thing before we get started with the Snake Eyes movie. As G.I. Joe action figure collectors, we need to understand and manage our expectations for the ability of Hasbro (and it’s not just them) to get product to market with the ongoing Covid-19 (and now Delta) situation. Things are starting to open back up and return to normal but the very real cascading problems that were set into motion are far from over. There are massive shipping delays, massive inflation in shipping pricing, shortages of shipping containers and longshoreman who are under contract to be out to sea a maximum of 11 months, are now going on an average of 16 months, with no breaks out to sea, and no end in sight. So, unless Hasbro has been able to somehow shield themselves from these continuing effects, expect and uneven flow of action figure spice moving forward. Feast or famine conditions are going to be the new normal until the world fully recovers.

I guess this is where we dive into the Snake Eyes movie. So much to unpack here. Firstly, go see the movie for yourself. Nobody online spouting off their opinion is going to be 100% correct including myself. The matrix cannot tell you who you are as a G.I. Joe fan and the Snake Eyes movie is full of conflict for the seasoned fan. I almost feel the people walking into this for the first time are going to have the most fun watching it. No predetermined expectations, engrained happy childhood experiences, and for some of us almost 40+ years of collecting and absorbing G.I. Joe lore.

The early reviews started coming in on Wednesday and I was disappointed to see the tone and overall negative framework some of the so called “lifelong Hollywood G.I. Joe fans” took when speaking of the direction of the film. The very narrow perspective from Hollywood critics that nobody who is an OG fan of G.I. Joe is going to like this is just not justified. Just because the Snake Eyes movie is not a direct telling of Comic book lore is not a true measure of how good or bad this film is. Make no mistake this movie is 100% a reboot of the Arashikage and the relationship between Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes. The people walking in to see Snake Eyes who are not the core fan base are not going to care. They just want to see a good action – martial arts movie about ninjas and on that note it delivers. It also introduces Cobra and G.I. Joe to a new generation while the focus is on character development (Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes), something that was severely lacking in the first two attempts.