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On this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, We take a look at the G.I. Joe Classified Scarlett v1! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
Read MoreThere are moments in G.I. Joe history where a concept appears briefly—almost like lightning—and then disappears before it ever gets the spotlight it deserves. The Cobra Valkyrie is one of those moments. Introduced as elite female operatives, the Valkyries weren’t just background troopers—they were something more. Precision-trained. Highly disciplined. Unflinchingly loyal to Cobra’s command structure. But what truly set them apart came during the unforgettable episode “Spell of the Siren.” And that’s where their legacy should have begun… not ended. Picture this: a remote island shrouded in mystery, ancient power…
Read MoreBy Destro Designs and Viper Den Studios There are a lot of people who dislike HasLab’s for a few reasons that I actually understand: the price point, the upfront cash, the year-long wait, and the exclusive, snooty feeling of elitism. I get it. Truly, I do. But… they’re so motherf***ing awesome. Just totally awesome. When I started collecting Classifieds in 2024, it was only the H.I.S.S. and Dragonfly. No-brainer which one I wanted. It was running around $500–$600 on Etsy, and I thought, “Eh, I’ll just get some Gridiron stuff.”…
Read MoreAh Oh, its the PO PO! G.I. Joe Classified Legacy Police Officer figure Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!
Read MoreAfter two decades of creativity and collaboration at Hasbro, a beloved designer bids farewell to an era defined by iconic work on Spider-Man, Transformers, and the groundbreaking G.I. Joe Classified series. Now, with heartfelt gratitude for the community and colleagues who made the journey unforgettable, they step into an exciting new chapter with Boss Fight Studio, ready to build fresh worlds and push creative boundaries. After 20 incredible years, I’m stepping away from Hasbro and onto a new adventure with Boss Fight Studio, a decision that felt right for me…
Read MoreDestro’s Cousin who “DID NOT DIE”, Is in the spotlight this week with an all new Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!
Read MoreIf today’s Hasbro Pulse Fanstream proved anything, it’s that the G.I. Joe Classified line is firing on all cylinders in 2026. Between immediate pre-orders, deep-cut character love, and some tantalizing name-only reveals, fans were treated to a well-balanced mix of nostalgia and forward momentum. Let’s start with the headline hitters—the pre-orders that went live today at 1 PM EST. The Retro Wave continues to flex its muscle, offering that classic cardback aesthetic that hits longtime collectors right in the childhood. It’s a smart move by Hasbro, blending modern articulation with…
Read MoreFrom a man, to once a man, back to man! G.I. Joe Classified “Battle Armor Cobra Commander Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!
Read MoreStory by Destro Designs / Viper Den Studios The latest drop from the G.I. Joe Classified Line is the 60th Anniversary Legacy Series, Special Forces Action Soldier. Its a cool figure that’s playing “keeping up with the Jones’s” with offerings from Monster Force and Acid Rain. Lots of gear, tactical chest rig, the whole nine. Even a “Ghost” Mask like the character from Call of Duty. As cool as the figure is, I like it especially because it’s art of an homage from G.I. Joe, to America’s Hero’s via the…
Read MoreIf you grew up staring at cardbacks in toy aisles, memorizing file cards, and staging full-blown backyard battles, 2026 is about to hit you right in the nostalgia. Because the next wave of G.I. Joe Retro Cardback releases has officially been revealed—and it’s shaping up to be a heavy hitter lineup that feels like it time-traveled straight out of the golden era. Let’s start with the heroes—and one fan-favorite villain—who are making their triumphant return. Leading the charge is William “Wild Bill” Hardy, the smooth-talking, high-flying helicopter ace who always…
Read MoreStory by Destro Designs / Viper Den Studios Major Bludd: A stunning misuse of an amazing character and how he came to prominence as an all time amazing figure. In the Sunbow Cartoon, Major Bludd was the equivalent of Cobra’s Beachhead. A dude who could have easily moved up in rank and off of the battle field full-time. But a gritty, crazy mercenary who loves the action as much as the money, he stays right in the thick of it. Pointing troopers and HISS Tanks towards the Joes and urging…
Read MoreG.I. Joe Classified “JINX” Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!
Read MoreGREASE PAINT AND BULLETS!!! G.I. Joe Classified “Hit & Run“” Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!
Read MoreStory by Destro Designs / Viper Den Studios As a Kid, arguably the defining trait of a 3¾ Gi Joe figure, was, all that detail. Other figures didn’t have this level awesomeness molded into them. He Man was cool because it was what we had, but not very detailed, Star Wars was the same 3¾ Scale but they were largely bland in my memory, I just wanted them Joes. Whether it was the detail on that Destro or how cool Snake Eyes looked, I was, right off the bat, hooked…
Read MoreTHE GOAL LINE IS IN SIGHT!!! G.I. Joe Classified “Big Lob“” Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!
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