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The M.A.S.S. Device, Had Me Hook Line and Sinker!

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By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios Right off the bat, the intro of Episode 1 of the Sunbow cartoon, The M.A.S.S. Device. “The Cobra Strikes” hits Like a sledgehammer to a 6 year old who was craving such a thing, but didn’t even know it.. Being saddled by the far out Fantasy action of He-Man and on other side, the ultra Sci-fi space odyssey of the Star Wars movies, this opening sequence of real world military figures doing fantastical stuff, but yet tuned in just right to seem believable…

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YO JOE! Pulse Fanstream Drops Heat with Retro, Rattling Rats & Cobra Teases

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If 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…

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Summer of ’87 And The Endless Battles in the Dirt and Grass

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Story By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios Christmas ’86 was a nuclear explosion of Gi Joe gifts from across my whole family. For years I was totally immersed in the toy line and the obsession as well as my propaganda about needing them like air had finally taken root with everyone. But alas, winters in Upstate New York in the 80’s were brutal. I also was terrified of losing stuff in the snow. And so, the months went buy as I staged ideas and scenarios which I could truly…

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Legacy in the Stars: Meet Marissa Fairborn, G.I. Joe’s Next-Gen Hero

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If you grew up on 1980s cartoons, chances are you’ve heard of G.I. Joe—the elite team of heroes battling the villainous Cobra organization. Among their ranks are Flint, the no-nonsense field leader with a shotgun and a sharper attitude, and Lady Jaye, the whip-smart intelligence officer known for her disguises and fierce independence. Now imagine those two getting together and having a daughter. That’s where things get really interesting.Enter Marissa Fairborn. Marissa doesn’t come from the original G.I. Joe cartoon—instead, she makes her mark in the 1980s animated series The…

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G.I. Joe Classified 60th Anniversary Legacy Series and The Respect Paid

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Story 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…

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Back to the Battlefield: Retro G.I. Joe Drops Bring the Heat (and Then Some)

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If 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…

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Major Bludd: From Underused Character to Best G.I. Joe Classified Figure

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Story 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…

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Why Cobra-La Still Ruffles my Feathers Almost 40 Years Later.

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Story by Destro Designs / Viper Den Studios I don’t complain as much about Cobra-La anymore, But that comes from more of me not having the energy to hate a cartoon and less that I actually have accepted that they did us dirty with this non-sense. Its a giant kick in the balls to an already established head cannon. Even though everybody’s head cannon is different, and everyone largely accepts everyone’s head cannon, no one ever came up with a croc of heresy like this. When it comes to Cobra…

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The Moment G.I. Joe: The Movie Became Legendary

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Story Destro Designs / Viper Den Studios Part 2 After the beautiful chaos that is the entrance song, the movie starts off with incredible theme music swaying as we see the circle of life in full display as a bee is eaten by a jumping catfish, which is in turn eaten by a croc. Probably Fiona.As her predator eyes scan the water top, we get the dopest, most awesomely angled shot of a STUN cutting through the reeds and into the shallow water. The cadre of STUNS cuts across the waterway,.…

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