We’re barreling toward the holiday season, which means we’re wrapping up the Class of 2026 for our beloved Classified line.

2026 had some big shoes to fill because 2025 was the Year of the Banger. I mean, there isn’t a single figure from 2025 I disliked. Hell, Crystal Ball is at the bottom of the list, and that’s not a knock on him. There were legitimately just that many amazing figures last year. It also brought us the Fort Mod, Rattler, and so many other awesome vehicles and figures.

But 2026 in no way disappointed.

It started off with the massive shake-up on the creative side, coupled with the no-HasLab announcement, which had me and others shook about the future of the line.

After having spoken to, met, and become friends with BMac, I became familiar with his passion for bringing us the figures we love.

Also, speaking to the creative team of Eric Siebenaler and Mark Beasley cemented my faith that the line was in good hands. And as the figures dropped, it washed away all concerns.

I want y’all to check this list and drop your Top 5 on my corresponding Twitter post, or DM me anywhere, and I will be reading your lists on Live! From Viper Den Studios: Best of 2026 Edition!

2026 FIGURE OF THE YEAR

The complete Class of 2026 ballot, organized by release category. Select any character below to view its corresponding product photography.

MAINLINE WAVE FIGURES

MAINLINE DELUXE FIGURES

MAINLINE PET-TIER FIGURES

RETRO CARDBACK RELEASES

MAINLINE LEGACY COLLECTION

SPECIAL COLLABORATION

LARGE VEHICLE-TIER RELEASES

FAN CHANNEL EXCLUSIVES

HASBRO PULSE EXCLUSIVES

HASBRO PULSE MADE-TO-ORDER

HASLAB RELEASES

TARGET EXCLUSIVES

WALMART EXCLUSIVES

AMAZON EXCLUSIVE

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON EXCLUSIVES

SO MUCH AWESOMENESS!

So much awesomeness.

Send your vote, tune in to hear yours read live on air, and hear my thoughts on 2026!

I will have a Top 5, but I’ll actually rank them and get to compare my list with my brother Mark Fogarty’s, which he’ll be dropping in his own video.

Be sure to check that out as well.

I’d like to thank everyone for all the kind words this last week, with everyone in my house being sick as shit for about a week.

Love y’all!

Photo reference: G.I. Joe Classified Series official product photography and collector galleries. G.I. Joe and associated character names are trademarks of Hasbro.