As well as revealing eight new figures during the Fan First Live Stream on the 24th of February 2022, Hasbro also sent out the full details of their next releases for G.I. Joe.
These include the release of Xamot and Tomax in the next Classified Series wave - although it does appear they have got the twins mixed up in the packaging as it is Xamot who has the scar (the promo images are correct). They will be joined by Stalker and there is also a three-pack of Cobra Vipers - one Officer and two Troopers. As seen with other Hasbro lines, there is an extended-release date on these of Spring 2023 but that may come forward.
In the 3.75 inch retro 'O-Ring' line we can also bolster our Cobra Troopers with a new two-pack of a Cobra Trooper and a Cobra Officer. These will be released in Autumn 2022.
And the final Hasbro product in the press pack, and as revealed on the live stream, is another of the Transformers X crossover pieces. This set takes Megatron and converts him into a Cobra HISS tank, complete with scaled Retro O-Ring Baroness figure. Megatron is scaled in size with the 3.75 figures and the Baroness can sit in the HISS cockpit or in a gunner's position behind Megatron's head. For carded collectors, The Baroness is included on a Retro Card. The card back for the set shown during the event indicates an Optimus Prime G.I. Joe cross-over is also in the works. Expect this set in January of 2023.
G.I. JOE Classified Series Tomax Paoli Action Figure (F4022)
(Ages 4 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: £23.99/ Available: S/S 2023)
YO JOE! G.I. JOE explodes into a larger-than-life era with brand new 6-inch scale figures, evolving classic characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch scale with premium deco and details. The G.I. JOE Classified Series Tomax Paoli figure comes ready for action, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability and 5 character-inspired accessories. This figure features a classic design updated to bring the Cobra Crimson Guard Commander into the modern era, plus accessories inspired by the character’s rich history.
Except for the scar on Xamot’s face, he is the mirror image of his brother Tomax. Both twins command legions of Cobra who wear three-piece suits in executive boardrooms. The most fearsome of the Cobra adversaries because they use your own laws against you.
The G.I. JOE Classified Series Tomax Paoli figure collectible package will also make a mark on shelves, featuring display-worthy custom artwork from Valentina Remenar. For G.I. JOE fans new and old, the G.I. JOE Classified Series line of actions figures captures the pulse-pounding excitement of G.I. JOE in a 6-inch scale. Available for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse UK and all good collector sites.
G.I. JOE Classified Series Xamot Paoli Action Figure (F4025)
(Ages 4 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: £23.99/ Available: S/S 2023)
YO JOE! G.I. JOE explodes into a larger-than-life era with brand new 6-inch scale figures, evolving classic characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch scale with premium deco and details. The G.I. Joe Classified Series Xamot Paoli Action Figure features a classic design updated to bring the Cobra Crimson Guard Commander into the modern era, plus accessories inspired by the character’s rich history. The figure comes ready for action, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability and 5 character-inspired accessories.
Except for the scar on Xamot’s face, he is the mirror image of his brother Tomax. Both twins command legions of Cobra who wear three-piece suits in executive boardrooms. The most fearsome of the Cobra adversaries because they use your own laws against you.
The G.I. Joe Classified Series Xamot Paoli collectible package will make a mark on shelves, featuring display-worthy custom artwork from Valentina Remenar. For G.I. JOE fans new and old, the G.I. JOE Classified Series line of actions figures captures the pulse-pounding excitement of G.I. JOE in a 6-inch scale. Available for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse UK and all good collector sites.
G.I. JOE Classified Series Lonzo "Stalker" Wilkinson Action Figure (F4024)
(Ages 4 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: £23.99/ Available: S/S 2023)
YO JOE! G.I. JOE explodes into a larger-than-life era with brand new 6-inch scale figures, evolving classic characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch scale with premium deco and details. The G.I. JOE Classified Series Lonzo "Stalker" Wilkinson figure comes ready for action, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability and 10 character-inspired accessories. This figure features a classic design updated to bring the G.I. JOE Medic and Interpreter into the modern era, plus accessories inspired by the character’s rich history.
Fluent in at least four languages, Stalker is a skilled linguist who graduated top of his class in basic combat, advanced infantry, and special training. Intelligent and perceptive, he works well under pressure and strikes quickly and silently.
The G.I. JOE Classified Series Lonzo "Stalker" Wilkinson figure collectible package will also make a mark on shelves, featuring display-worthy custom artwork from Frank Morrison. For G.I. JOE fans new and old, the G.I. JOE Classified Series line of actions figures captures the pulse-pounding excitement of G.I. JOE in a 6-inch scale. Available for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse UK and all good collector sites.
G.I. JOE Classified Series Cobra Viper Officer & Vipers Action Figures (F4559)
(Ages 4 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: £89.99/ Available: Spring 2023)
YO JOE! G.I. JOE explodes into a larger-than-life era with brand new 6-inch scale figures, evolving classic characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch scale with premium deco and details. The G.I. JOE Classified Series Cobra Viper Officer & Vipers Action figures come ready for action, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability and 32 character-inspired accessories.
COBRA Officers are front-line fighters leading attack units into battle alongside the nameless, faceless legions of COBRA Command. Each COBRA is highly skilled in the use of explosives and martial arts.
The G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra Viper Officer & Vipers package will also make a mark on shelves, featuring display-worthy custom artwork from Anthony Petrie. Available for pre-order exclusively online at Amazon, toy specialty retailers and at Hasbro Pulse UK.
G.I. JOE Retro Collection Cobra Officer & Cobra Trooper 2-Pack (F4925)
(Ages 4 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: £34.99/ Available: Autumn 2022)
With the Retro Collection, fans can imagine exciting action and adventure from the pulse-pounding world of G.I. JOE! The G.I. JOE Retro Collection Cobra Officer & Cobra Trooper figures feature classic detailing and multiple points of articulation for dramatic action poseability.
Fans and collectors can celebrate the 40th anniversary of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero 1982 animated series with this 2-pack of figures presented in their own individual packaging featuring original retro Hasbro branding and cardbacks.
Look for more 3.75-inch-scale G.I. JOE Retro Collection figures and vehicles to build teams of JOE heroes and Cobra villains. Offering collectors the quality and attention-to-detail they are looking for, these fun action figures and vehicles will look great displayed in any G.I. JOE action figure and vehicle collection! The G.I. JOE Retro Collection Cobra Officer & Cobra Trooper 2-Pack will be available for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse UK and all good collector sites.
Transformers Generations - Transformers Collaborative: G.I. JOE Mash-Up, Megatron H.I.S.S. Tank & Baroness (F3983)
(Ages 8 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: £95.99/ Available Jan 2023)
Worlds collide in this Transformers-G.I. JOE mash-up pack! Transformers robots have always been “More Than Meets the Eye,” but now, through the Transformers Collaborative, fans can experience these larger than life characters as they team-up, mash-up, and meet up with other characters, teams, and people who share this same special quality.
The Decepticons and Cobra team up to conquer the world in the Transformers Generations - Transformers Collaborative: G.I. JOE Mash-Up! Baroness and Megatron, disguised as a H.I.S.S. Tank, plan the next Cobra attack as the Megatron H.I.S.S. Tank toy converts from robot to tank mode in 28 steps. The figures feature deco and details based on the worlds of Transformers and G.I. JOE, as well as packaging inspired by a mash-up of the classic ’80s toys with retro artwork. The included G.I. JOE Retro Baroness figure also features a fusion cannon, backpack, and weapon accessories and comes on a card back with a classic G.I. JOE file card.
The Transformers Generations - Transformers Collaborative: G.I. JOE Mash-Up, Megatron H.I.S.S. Tank & Baroness will be available at most major toy retailers and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com, Amazon, and Fan Channel retailers today at 1PM ET. Available for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse UK and all good collector sites.
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