G.I. Joe Classified 6" Line By Hasbro

[Mark M]

I know it's still only a rumour but I guess it's better they have their own thread.
If Hasbro do release these it will be a dream come true.
Thankfully if this is true there will be no hypothetical G.I. Joe line by Super 7.

The rumoured first wave is:
Snake Eyes
Duke
Scarlett
Roadblock
Destro

[VZX]

I know it's still only a rumour but I guess it's better they have their own thread.
If Hasbro do release these it will be a dream come true.
Thankfully if this is true there will be no hypothetical G.I. Joe line by Super 7.

The rumoured first wave is:
Snake Eyes
Duke
Scarlett
Roadblock
Destro

Ok, This is good to have it's own thread. I do hope for two versions of Snake Eyes, or perhaps multiple heads. Would Timber be a must? I basically want them to match their more familiar and famous versions from ARAH with all the same accessories, with a few extra neat things thrown in.

Others thrown in for a wave two or three: Cobra Trooper with at least two different heads (for different races), Shipwreck, Storm Shadow, Baroness, Cobra Commander. I think I'd be happy after that. Ok, I'd like Spirit as well. And Zartan. Ugh, ok, I'll take Leatherneck, Flint, LAdy Jay, Firefly, Beach head, and Hawk. Dang, there's too many!

For vehicles, I'd like the Cobra FANG, Joe RAM, Cobra CLAW, maybe Joe VAMP. The vehicles cannot be too big since the figures are 6". But it'd be amazing to get a HISS tank.

[RockinHard]

I hope these are ARAH designs. . .

[Mark M]

I hope these are ARAH designs. . .

You wouldn't want Duke in his accelerator suit?
They definitely need to be ARAH designs.

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Ok, This is good to have it's own thread. I do hope for two versions of Snake Eyes, or perhaps multiple heads. Would Timber be a must? I basically want them to match their more familiar and famous versions from ARAH with all the same accessories, with a few extra neat things thrown in.

Others thrown in for a wave two or three: Cobra Trooper with at least two different heads (for different races), Shipwreck, Storm Shadow, Baroness, Cobra Commander. I think I'd be happy after that. Ok, I'd like Spirit as well. And Zartan. Ugh, ok, I'll take Leatherneck, Flint, LAdy Jay, Firefly, Beach head, and Hawk. Dang, there's too many!

For vehicles, I'd like the Cobra FANG, Joe RAM, Cobra CLAW, maybe Joe VAMP. The vehicles cannot be too big since the figures are 6". But it'd be amazing to get a HISS tank.

Snake Eyes definitely needs Timber and a load of weapons and swords.
As much as I like V1, I could make do with just V2 with an alternate V1 head. Maybe later they could release a V1 figure after they get more A list characters released. Stalker, Firefly, Baroness, Flint, Beachhead and Wet-Suit.

I wonder if they could make Sgt. Slaughter?

[MJOLNIR]

I know it's still only a rumour but I guess it's better they have their own thread.
If Hasbro do release these it will be a dream come true.
Thankfully if this is true there will be no hypothetical G.I. Joe line by Super 7.

The rumoured first wave is:
Snake Eyes
Duke
Scarlett
Roadblock
Destro

Cautiously optimistic

[Etherius Eterno]

I hope these are ARAH designs. . .

I would ideally like the ARAH designs, but slightly updated with modern tac vests. They need to do this at some point anyway, I feel, lest the tech always remains 80s.

Duke could have his classic bandolier, plus a modern kevlar vest, packed in. If they can cost out that extra accessory, that is.

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You wouldn't want Duke in his accelerator suit?
They definitely need to be ARAH designs.

It sounds like this 6" GI Joe Classified line will be part of the overarching Evergreen effort, which from what I have read, will almost certainly be ARAH based. And really, what else could it be at this point. Just from a marketing perspective.

[Rhanen]

I hope these are ARAH designs. . .

They need to start with ARAH designs, that's the sole purpose of this new line. I have the assumption that is going to be a literall trnaslation of what Hasbro has done with Marvel Legends and SW BS, they shall respect the orginal designs and throw a new one probably for conventions or exclusives with the upcoming "Snake Eyes" movie.

Ideally I picture wave 2 this way
Gral Hawk v1
Cobra Commander
Baroness
Cobra Tropper
Gung Ho

Wave 3
Lady Jaye
Flint
Storm Shadow
Zartan
Beach Head

And there too many I want: pretty much all ARAH 85 and 86 roster, Matt & Junkyard, Tunnel Rat, all Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes versions, Dreadnoks.... Hasbro would drag me back into collecting this line the same way I used to do with MOTU Classics

[Cobrala]

They need to start with ARAH designs, that's the sole purpose of this new line. I have the assumption that is going to be a literall trnaslation of what Hasbro has done with Marvel Legends and SW BS, they shall respect the orginal designs and throw a new one probably for conventions or exclusives with the upcoming "Snake Eyes" movie.

Ideally I picture wave 2 this way
Gral Hawk v1
Cobra Commander
Baroness
Cobra Tropper
Gung Ho

Wave 3
Lady Jaye
Flint
Storm Shadow
Zartan
Beach Head

And there too many I want: pretty much all ARAH 85 and 86 roster, Matt & Junkyard, Tunnel Rat, all Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes versions, Dreadnoks.... Hasbro would drag me back into collecting this line the same way I used to do with MOTU Classics

I picture Vipers and Troopers in army builder two packs like the MOTUC Eternian Guards and Marvel Legends AIM and Hydra packs. Alternate heads, vests, gear, belts.

If that is a price point then IMHO about half of the O13 including Hawk v1 can be done in a single release.

Only Stalker, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, and Cobra Commander would ABSOLUTELY need to be single packed.

And people just buy multiples of the Joe two pack and a single Cobra Trooper/Officer pack for the rest of the O13.

[Mark M]

I would ideally like the ARAH designs, but slightly updated with modern tac vests. They need to do this at some point anyway, I feel, lest the tech always remains 80s.

Duke could have his classic bandolier, plus a modern kevlar vest, packed in. If they can cost out that extra accessory, that is.

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It sounds like this 6" GI Joe Classified line will be part of the overarching Evergreen effort, which from what I have read, will almost certainly be ARAH based. And really, what else could it be at this point. Just from a marketing perspective.

Well they could go for more updated present day military looks something like one of the IDW comics with outfits that are similar in colour to the ARAH designs but I don't think that would be a smart move.
I really hope they keep them as close to the cartoon and you designs as possible.

[Uki]

I've only ever been a casual Joe fan, but I could be down for a few of these. I'd certainly pick up Scarlet, Duke, Cobra Commander, Destro, Baroness, Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Shipwreck, Lady Jaye, Firefly, and maybe some troopers.

[RockinHard]

I've only ever been a casual Joe fan, but I could be down for a few of these. I'd certainly pick up Scarlet, Duke, Cobra Commander, Destro, Baroness, Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Shipwreck, Lady Jaye, Firefly, and maybe some troopers.

You know any 6-inch Rey, Holdo, Rose Tico, and Poe Dameron 6-inch figure would and does destroy them all!

[The.Idea.of.Evil]

I'd hope that Hasbro does a small wave 1 release of maybe four figures, and then gradually start releasing more figures per wave as their QC gets better. I'd hate for a lot of the more complicated characters like Cobra Commander, Destro, Baroness, Scarlett, and all come out at once with basic flaws that only time and trial and error will be able to fix.

I say keep wave 1 simple with Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Duke, and a basic Cobra Trooper.

[RockinHard]

I'd hope that Hasbro does a small wave 1 release of maybe four figures, and then gradually start releasing more figures per wave as their QC gets better. I'd hate for a lot of the more complicated characters like Cobra Commander, Destro, Baroness, Scarlett, and all come out at once with basic flaws that only time and trial and error will be able to fix.

That's exactly what happened with the 25th Anniversary/ME series. And is happening with Star Wars Black Series 6".

[Uki]

You know any 6-inch Rey, Holdo, Rose Tico, and Poe Dameron 6-inch figure would and does destroy them all!

Hilarious, as always.

[Mark M]

I'd hope that Hasbro does a small wave 1 release of maybe four figures, and then gradually start releasing more figures per wave as their QC gets better. I'd hate for a lot of the more complicated characters like Cobra Commander, Destro, Baroness, Scarlett, and all come out at once with basic flaws that only time and trial and error will be able to fix.

I say keep wave 1 simple with Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Duke, and a basic Cobra Trooper.

They will probably stick to 4-6 characters in each wave like Black Series/ Marvel Legends and Lightning Collection.
I doubt they would release Storm Shadow in the first wave along with Snake Eyes.

[Bonehead]

I hope these are ARAH designs. . .

This.

If they're just 6" versions of the classic toy designs, I'm in. I don't want redesigns or anything "updated."

[The.Idea.of.Evil]

They will probably stick to 4-6 characters in each wave like Black Series/ Marvel Legends and Lightning Collection.
I doubt they would release Storm Shadow in the first wave along with Snake Eyes.

I chose Storm Shadow (and Snake Eyes) because of the simplicity of their costumes - all black and all white figures with little to no complicated paint schemes. Duke and the Cobra Trooper are good choices because they get some basic tooling for other figures out of the way is all =)

[Mark M]

I chose Storm Shadow (and Snake Eyes) because of the simplicity of their costumes - all black and all white figures with little to no complicated paint schemes. Duke and the Cobra Trooper are good choices because they get some basic tooling for other figures out of the way is all =)

Good point. With the majority of parts from a Snake Eyes V1 and Duke you could re-use enough parts to make most of the original 13 Joes.

[Cobrala]

Well, these things supposedly have a street date in April and I gather pics are incoming this weekend and/or at Toy Fair so I’m not sure how much good it does to speculate what they should do. They’re probably in production at the factory.

I’d keep watching HasbroPulse this weekend.

Hasbro is not one to speculate on what they’re thinking about. Generally, by the time we hear rumors, they’re in production and the preorder page is within a month of the rumor with a street date of less than four months and likely sightings in two.

[Mark M]

Aside form the 6" line I really hope they make some fun toys for children to play with a collect, preferably 3.75"/4" figures and vehicles and playsets.

[The All American]

I'm waiting to see the sculpts. G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero is my second favorite toy property. I've always wanted to see them in a larger scale, but part of me doesn't want to delve into another line because of space and cost reasons. I wasn't a fan of the 30th Anniversary Collection, 2002 relaunch, Sigma Six, etc... I truly feel the original G.I.JOE o-ring mold is pretty hard to beat, and am content with my older figures, but of course would love more 3 3/4" Joes in the old style. Probably my favorite G.I.JOE representations outside of the vintage line were those Palisades statues in the mid-00's. I'd love to see a six inch action figure line in that vein.

G.I.JOE is a line that needs vehicles, so I'd imagine a 6" line will be very cost prohibitive, which is why they have never attempted it before. I really hope it's not like Star Wars Black which have a lot of disappointing end results.

Fingers crossed. I know if I'm wowed, I won't be able to resist.

[RockinHard]

Black Series has finally gotten a lot better with their face sculpts/paint. But it took a long time. Still not as good as SH Figuarts, but Black Series' monsters/aliens/robots are usually near perfection (aside from 3-PO and R2). If retail Scarlett, Roadblock, and Duke have eyes/paint jobs like those human faces up to now, it will suck).

[MJOLNIR]

This.

If they're just 6" versions of the classic toy designs, I'm in. I don't want redesigns or anything "updated."

Seconded. ARAH versions or I'm out.

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Black Series has finally gotten a lot better with their face sculpts/paint. But it took a long time. Still not as good as SH Figuarts, but Black Series' monsters/aliens/robots are usually near perfection (aside from 3-PO and R2). If retail Scarlett, Roadblock, and Duke have eyes/paint jobs like those human faces up to now, it will suck).

Yeah that's why I stuck with 1/18th scale for Star Wars. BS Wave 1 ANH Han looked MEH. If you can't get me to buy Han for your new Star Wars Line I'm out. No worries Hasbro, you got plenty of my money on TVC line. Yeah I backed the Barge.

[Artistix]

Yikes....don't know if I can get into 6" GI Joe. My poor wallet!!

But I'd still pick up a few of the main characters if they look good.

It's been a while since I bought a Joe. Though my figures are still on a shelf in the spare room. Very dusty though!

[Cobrala]

I'm waiting to see the sculpts. G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero is my second favorite toy property. I've always wanted to see them in a larger scale, but part of me doesn't want to delve into another line because of space and cost reasons. I wasn't a fan of the 30th Anniversary Collection, 2002 relaunch, Sigma Six, etc... I truly feel the original G.I.JOE o-ring mold is pretty hard to beat, and am content with my older figures, but of course would love more 3 3/4" Joes in the old style. Probably my favorite G.I.JOE representations outside of the vintage line were those Palisades statues in the mid-00's. I'd love to see a six inch action figure line in that vein.

G.I.JOE is a line that needs vehicles, so I'd imagine a 6" line will be very cost prohibitive, which is why they have never attempted it before. I really hope it's not like Star Wars Black which have a lot of disappointing end results.

Fingers crossed. I know if I'm wowed, I won't be able to resist.

They could have an approach that includes vehicles cheap if they have a $10-12 discount 6 inch line like Mattel DC, Hasbro Marvel Legends, and Power Rangers, etc.

You’d be looking at vehicles that are essentially more detailed upscales of classic vehicles. Probably around $25 for a VAMP, $35 for a HISS Tank. Limited paint and tampographs. No working treads or anything. But that IMHO would be healthier for the line than $75 VAMP and $100 HISS Tank. With the latter, you won’t get much vehicle variety. With the former, customizers can add wash and battle damage but the vehicles remain accessible.