NYCC 2026: Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified panel with new figures of the Heat Viper, Daina, Shipwreck & Althea, and Hardball
Hasbro's NYCC 2026 panel for G.I. Joe includes four new announcements as well as a look at the Flatline figure that was previewed ahead of the convention.
The new recruits include a Heat Viper, Daina of the October Guard, Shipwreck & Althea, and Hardball. The panel and subsequent press release gave us a set of promo images for the new figures as well as more images for the made-to-order Dreadnoks Thunder Machine.
The new figures will open for pre-orders on the 13th of October and appear to be general releases. They will ship in early 2027. We've added all of these into the G.I. Joe section of our Hasbro Collector Database
G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES #253, H.E.A.T. VIPER
(HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Pre-Order Tuesday, October 13 at 1PM ET; Available Early 2027)
G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. Wherever there's trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, H.E.A.T. (High Explosive Anti-Tank) Viper comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability, perfect for shelf display, posing, and photography. This H.E.A.T. Viper figure contains 7 character-inspired accessory pieces including backpack, bazooka, 2 connective hoses, alternate head, and weapon accessories. The new generation of Cobra anti-tank specialists are equipped with the latest in hyper-kinetic, high-speed, wire-guided, armor-piercing technology. The range-finders, trajectory computers and image intensifiers of the sighting system are fiber-optically linked to the operator's helmet allowing the H.E.A.T. Viper to fire under adverse visibility conditions.
Look for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to build your roster of heroic G.I. Joe’s and Cobra villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.).
G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES #231, DAINA OF THE OCTOBER GUARD
(HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Pre-Order Tuesday, October 13 at 1PM ET; Available Early 2027)
G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. Wherever there's trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Daina, a member of the October Guard, comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability, perfect for shelf display, posing, and photography. This Daina figure contains 7 character-inspired accessory pieces including alternate hair piece, backpack, and weapon accessories. Daina is an expert sharpshooter known for her chronically bad temper. Considered the most tactically intelligent member of the October Guard next to its commander, Daina often takes the role of second-in-command. Her fellow Guard are quick to forgive her legendarily sharp tongue when her world-class sniper or piloting skills prove the deciding factor in a battlefield victory.
Look for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to build your roster of heroic G.I. Joe’s and Cobra villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.).
G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES #230, SHIPWRECK & ALTHEA
(HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Pre-Order Tuesday, October 13 at 1PM ET; Available Early 2027)
G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. Wherever there's trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Shipwreck & Althea come ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability, perfect for shelf display, posing, and photography. This Shipwreck & Althea figure pack contains 8 character-inspired accessory pieces including coiled rope, grappling hook, knife, parrot Althea, optical headset, and weapon accessories. Shipwreck can splice a cable, plot a gunnery solution, navigate through shallow waters and keep the helm on a steady heading through the eye of a storm in twenty foot seas. Whether swabbing the deck or sneaking into Extensive Enterprises Shipwreck is shipshape to the last detail.
Look for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to build your roster of heroic G.I. Joe’s and Cobra villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.).
G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES #229, HARDBALL
(HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Pre-Order Tuesday, October 13 at 1PM ET; Available Early 2027)
G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. Wherever there's trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Hardball comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability, perfect for shelf display, posing, and photography. This Hardball figure contains 11 character-inspired accessory pieces including backpack, baseball bat, grenade launcher with 6 removable grenades, and 2 weapon accessories. After five seasons of playing center field in the minor leagues, Hardball came to the realization that the big league scouts just weren't interested in athletic prowess; they wanted star quality. The Joe Team was more interested in team-players than in stars, and they had a real need for a guy who could judge distances accurately and react quickly with deliberation.
Look for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to build your roster of heroic G.I. Joe’s and Cobra villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.).
G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES #244, DREADNOK THUNDER MACHINE
(HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Made-to-order pre-order open now exclusively on HasbroPulse; Available September 2027)
G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand special operations force of men and women from around the globe tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. Wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, the Dreadnok Thunder Machine is ready to unleash mayhem as a highly articulated 6-inch scale vehicle with premium deco and detailing, perfect for an action-packed display. The Dreadnok Thunder Machine comes unassembled for customization—recreate the vintage-inspired original or reconfigured for a personalized display. The Dreadnok Thunder Machine features functional wheels, a rear “Knock-Dead” 21K Thrust Turbojet engine detail, rotating Gatling cannons, dual swiveling missile launchers with 8 missile accessories, multiple blast effects, foot pegs along both running boards, and a fold-down rear tow hitch. Removable parts include a front roll cage, “cowcatcher,” armored rear tire shields, gull-wing doors, front wheel-well plating, and a detachable roof with police light bar and beacon detail. In spite of outward appearances, Dreadnoks value our comfort, and the interior of the Thunder Machine reflects that with bucket seats, a rotating steering wheel, movable gear shifter, dashboard gauges, console detail and controls, as well as two cup holders perfect for all your grape soda needs.
Look for other G.I. Joe Classified Series figures and toys to build your roster of heroic G.I. Joes and Cobra villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.).
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