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

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Gary Collinson relives his childhood with Hasbro’s G.I. Joe’s Classified Series… In 1964, it introduced young boys everywhere to the concept of the ‘action figure’ with its pioneering 12-inch military-themed dolls; two decades on, the 3.75-inch A Real American Hero relaunch was proving equally as influential, serving as the successor to Kenner’s game-changing Star Wars […]

Hasbro unveils new G.I. Joe Classified Series figures at Pulse Con 2024

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As part of its PulseCon 2024 reveals, Hasbro has unveiled official promotional images and descriptions for its next wave of G.I. Joe Classified Series figures, with Leatherneck and Dial-Tone set to bolster the Joes’ forces, Zandar joins his siblings as part of the Dreadnoks and Cobra army builders let loose the S.A.W. Viper.  You can […]

Comic Book Preview – Scarlett #4

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The penultimate issue of Image and Skybound’s G.I. Joe miniseries Scarlett is out this coming Wednesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below… Scarlett has infiltrated the Arashikage for one purpose—locate and extract Jinx…but the true purpose of her best friend’s mission becomes clear, and it’s an enormous game changer […]

Comic Book Preview – Destro #3

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Image and Skybound’s G.I. Joe miniseries Destro continues next week with the release of the third issue, and we have the official preview for you below; check it out… Stranded in the mountains without any weapons, Destro must survive the Chameleon’s wrath. But who is the Chameleon? And why do they want Laird Destro dead? […]

Skybound and Image Comics preview G.I. Joe #1

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Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment’s Energon Universe is about to expand in a big way as G.I. Joe officially joins the Transformers in the new shared comic book world this November, and to whet our appetites a first-look preview for G.I. Joe #1 has arrived online. “Our epic new G.I. Joe monthly series is the […]

Hasbro unveils new G.I. Joe: Classified Series figures and Cobra Rattler Attack Jet at Comic-Con

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Get ready to reinforce the ranks of G.I. Joe and Cobra, as Hasbro has officially announced a new wave of G.I. Joe: Classified Series action figures at the San Diego Comic-Con International this week, as well as launching the latest HasLab crowdfunding project, the Cobra Rattler Ground Attack Jet! Check out the official details and […]

Hasbro’s Transformers Comic-Con reveals include Transformers One, G.I. Joe and Knight Rider collabs

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Hasbro has unveiled a new selection of Transformers products at San Diego Comic-Con International which includes Studio Series action figures from Transformers: Bumblebee, Transformers: Reactive, Transformers: War for Cybertron, Transformers: The Movie, Transformers One, a Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 15th Anniversary Autobot multipack, along with the latest collabs with G.I. Joe and Knight Rider; […]

G.I. Joe Classified Series Night Force Falcon & Quarrel 2-pack releasing as Summer Walmart Collector-Con exclusive

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Releasing exclusively in the U.S. as part of the 2024 Summer Walmart Collector-Con event, Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified Series Night Force team is getting some reinforcements this month with the Vincent R. “Falcon” Falcone & Quarrel two-pack, which offers a Night Force Lt. Falcon (complete with new face sculpt from his previous regular edition release) […]

Comic Book Preview – Destro #2

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The Crimson Twins make their presence felt in the Energon Universe this week as Image and Skybound’s G.I. Joe miniseries Destro continues with the second issue; check out the official preview below… The world is changing — and Destro means to come out on top! But with Cobra Commander breathing down his neck and mercenaries […]