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G.I. Joe Classified Series A.W.E. Striker, Sgt. Slaughter & Mercer, and Retro Cardback Troopers continue Yo Joe June

June 11, 2025 by Gary Collinson

Although today’s Yo Joe June fanstream was postponed, Hasbro has still launched pre-orders for this week’s selection of G.I. Joe Classified Series action figure reveals, which includes Crankcase and the A.W.E. Striker, a Sgt. Slaughter and Mercer 2-pack, and the Retro Cardback versions of the G.I. Joe Trooper and Battle Android Trooper; check out the official images and promotional details below…

SEE ALSO: G.I. Joe Classified Series Slice & Dice, Budo, and Hawk with M.M.S. kick off Yo Joe June

G.I. Joe Classified Series #171 – Crankcase & A.W.E. Striker

New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Crankcase & A.W.E. (All-Weather And Environment) Striker come ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Crankcase figure contains 9 accessory pieces including 2 helmets, visor, knife, binoculars, goggles, bandana mask, scarf, and weapon accessories. Awe Striker includes functioning tires and suspension, removable roll cages and third bucket seat, tow hitch, tool kit, 2 ammo boxes, antennae, gas can, coffee mug, sticker sheet, and weapon accessories. The interior features articulated steering wheel, gear shifter, and power brake; plus cup holder, Radio System handset, and dashboard detail.

  • YO JOE! G.I. JOE EXPLODES INTO A LARGER-THAN-LIFE ERA WITH 6 INCH ACTION FIGURES: The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the retro toy figures fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch (150 mm) scale with premium deco and detailing
  • CLASSIC CRANKCASE & A.W.E. STRIKER-INSPIRED DESIGN: Features a classic design updated to bring the G.I. Joe Driver and All-Weather Vehicle into the modern era and 9 figure accessory pieces and 18 vehicle pieces inspired by their rich history
  • HIGHLY POSEABLE WITH PREMIUM DETAILING: G.I. Joe Classified Series Crankcase & A.W.E. Striker action figure set features exceptional detailing and articulation for cool poseability to create dazzling dioramas (some poses may require additional support)
  • COLLECTIBLE WINDOWED PACKAGING: #171 in the Classified Series sequence. The figure is visible via a window display peeking into a closed box with accessory loadout, figure-specific File Card Icons, gorgeous original character artwork, and dynamic digital renders
  • KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE: Look for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to build your roster of heroes and Cobra villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
  • A PERFECT PRESENT: This Crankcase & A.W.E. Striker figure and vehicle set makes a great gift for lifelong fans of G.I. Joe toys or for boys and girls who love action and adventure

G.I. Joe Classified Series #173 – Sgt Slaughter & Felix “Mercer” Stratton

New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Sgt Slaughter & Felix “Mercer” Stratton comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Sgt Slaughter & Felix “Mercer” Stratton deluxe figure set is bursting with 26 character-inspired accessory pieces. Sgt Slaughter includes alternate head, 3 alt hands, utility cover, beret, baton, knife, and weapons accessories; plus his signature sunglasses, whistle, and iconic campaign cover. Mercer includes glasses, alternate head, 2 alt hands, knife, backpack and weapon accessories. Sgt Slaughter puts his drill-instructor skills to the test whipping former-Cobra Viper Mercer and the other Renegades into shape with Slaughterhouse-style training.

  • YO JOE! G.I. JOE EXPLODES INTO A LARGER-THAN-LIFE ERA WITH 6 INCH ACTION FIGURES: The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the retro toy figures fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch (150 mm) scale with premium deco and detailing
  • CLASSIC SGT SLAUGHTER & FELIX “MERCER” STRATTON-INSPIRED DESIGN: Features a classic design updated to bring the G.I. Joe Drill Sergeant and Renegade from G.I. Joe: The Movie into the modern era and 26 accessory pieces inspired by the characters’ rich history
  • HIGHLY POSEABLE WITH PREMIUM DETAILING: G.I. Joe Classified Series Sgt Slaughter & Felix “Mercer” Stratton action figure set features exceptional detailing and articulation for cool poseability to create dazzling dioramas (some poses may require additional support)
  • COLLECTIBLE WINDOWED PACKAGING: #173 in the Classified Series sequence. The open-box display showcases the figure along with accessory loadout, figure-specific File Card Icons, gorgeous original character artwork, and dynamic digital renders
  • KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE: Look for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to build your roster of heroes and Cobra villains to recreate your favorite scenes from G.I. Joe: The Movie (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
  • A PERFECT PRESENT: This Sgt Slaughter & Felix “Mercer” Stratton figure makes a great gift for lifelong fans of G.I. Joe toys or for boys and girls who love action and adventure

SEE ALSO: Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified Series: A Real American Hero Reimagined

G.I. Joe Classified Series Retro Cardback G.I. Joe Trooper

New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, G.I. Joe Trooper comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This G.I. Joe Trooper figure contains 14 character-inspired accessory pieces including knife, helmet, alternate head, 6 alt hands, weapon accessories and figure stand. G.I. Joe Troopers are the unsung support staff that keep the G.I. Joe special operations force functioning. Among their many vital tasks, these “greenshirts” provide infantry combat, tactical support, materiel supply, vehicle maintenance and repair, and sentry duties. Without these grunts backing up our heroes, the Joe team would fail in their mission of defending against Cobra.

  • YO JOE! G.I. JOE EXPLODES INTO A LARGER-THAN-LIFE ERA WITH 6 INCH ACTION FIGURES: The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the retro toy figures fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch (150 mm) scale with premium deco and detailing
  • CLASSIC G.I. JOE TROOPER-INSPIRED DESIGN: Features a classic deco and design of the G.I. Joe “”Greenshirt”” that fans of the original 1980s G.I. Joe characters will love and 14 accessory pieces inspired by the character’s rich history
  • HIGHLY POSEABLE WITH PREMIUM DETAILING: G.I. Joe Classified Series G.I. Joe Trooper action figure set features exceptional detailing and articulation for cool poseability to create dazzling dioramas (some poses may require additional support)
  • CLASSIC-CARDBACK INSPIRED PACKAGING: This G.I. Joe Trooper comes on a blister pack card with design and character art inspired by the classic A Real American Hero figure line that is perfect for display
  • EXPAND YOUR COLLECTION: Look for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to build your roster of heroes and Cobra villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
  • TROOP-BUILD YOUR G.I. JOE FORCES: Adding multiple G.I. Joe Trooper figures to your collection and posing them with their accessories allows you to provide support staff and reinforcements to your heroic G.I. Joe figures
  • A PERFECT PRESENT: This G.I. Joe Trooper figure makes a great gift for lifelong fans of G.I. Joe toys or for boys and girls who love action and adventure

G.I. Joe Classified Series Retro Cardback B.A.T. (Battle Android Trooper)

New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, B.A.T. (Battle Android Trooper) comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This B.A.T. (Battle Android Trooper) figure contains 11 character-inspired accessory pieces including alternate battle-damaged head; removable battle-damaged and regular chest plate; backpack with storage for laser, torch and gripper arm attachments; flame jet and laser effects; weapon accessory; and figure stand. Battle Android Troopers (B.A.T.s) are the perfect soldiers: they never question orders, shirk duty, or surrender, and they are cheap and easy to replace. They also have an unfortunate tendency to burst into flame when hit from behind…

  • YO JOE! G.I. JOE EXPLODES INTO A LARGER-THAN-LIFE ERA WITH 6 INCH ACTION FIGURES: The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the retro toy figures fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch (150 mm) scale with premium deco and detailing
  • CLASSIC B.A.T. (BATTLE ANDROID TROOPER)-INSPIRED DESIGN: Features a classic deco and design of the Cobra cannon fodder that fans of the original 1980s G.I. Joe characters will love and 11 accessory pieces inspired by the character’s rich history
  • HIGHLY POSEABLE WITH PREMIUM DETAILING: G.I. Joe Classified Series B.A.T. (Battle Android Trooper) action figure set features exceptional detailing and articulation for cool poseability to create dazzling dioramas (some poses may require additional support)
  • CLASSIC-CARDBACK INSPIRED PACKAGING: This B.A.T. (Battle Android Trooper) comes on a blister pack card with design and character art inspired by the classic A Real American Hero figure line that is perfect for display
  • EXPAND YOUR COLLECTION: Look for other G.I. Joe figures and toys to build your roster of heroes and Cobra villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
  • TROOP-BUILD YOUR COBRA FORCES: Adding multiple B.A.T. figures to your collection and posing them with their accessories allows you to send hordes of Cobra villains up against your heroic G.I. Joe figures
  • A PERFECT PRESENT: This B.A.T. (Battle Android Trooper) figure makes a great gift for lifelong fans of G.I. Joe toys or for boys and girls who love action and adventure

 

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Television, Top Stories, Toys Tagged With: G.I. Joe, hasbro

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flickering Myth. He is a film, television and digital content writer and producer, whose work includes the gothic horror feature The Baby in the Basket and the suspense thriller Death Among the Pines. He is also the author of Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.

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