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G.I. Joe Classified Deluxe Snake Eyes by Hasbro

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“Pork Chop Sandwiches!”   Hasbro has brought back everyone’s favorite Greatest American Heroes for 2020 with G.I. Joe Classified!   This is the first time G.I. Joe action figures have been released in 6-inch scale.  The first figure available to purchase, through pre-order, was Snake Eyes on the Hasbro Pulse website as a Deluxe Version.  I was lucky enough to snag one before they sold out online. 

The Deluxe Snake Eyes figure arrives in a collectors box with some embossed artwork of a wolf and dragon heads covered in a slipcase with the same design. Inside the box is Snake Eyes in the standard G.I. Joe Classified window box which is encased in foam.  Also included in the collectors box is an exclusive Arashiakge Ninja Clan weapons rack with 9 additional weapons.  There’s also a collectible print of the Deluxe Box suitable for framing in your toy dojo. 

Snake Eyes V2 1985

Snake Eyes V2 1985

The figure itself is highly articulated with great attention to detail.  (A benefit of the 1:12 scale)  These 6-inch G.I. Joe figures will fit right in with Hasbro’s Marvel Legends line.  This Snake Eyes appears to be more inspired by his 1985 V2 incarnation rather than the 1982 V1 version that Hasbro Pulse lists as the inspiration for the design.  Many online reviews weren’t  happy with the design of this Snake Eyes, but I was definitely pleased with it, because the V2 version of him was my childhood favorite.  All this figure needed was his wolf companion Timber that was included with his 3 3/4 inch ‘80s counterpart.

I could go on about the awesomeness and high poseablilty of this version of the world’s best silent Ninja Commando, but I’d rather just show you through the over 30 photos I took below. 


What do you think of the G.I. Joe Classified Snake Eyes action figure? Are you looking forward to this new line based on our favorite childhood toy soldiers?  Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. 










Star Wars The Black Series 6" Lando Calrissian | Solo: A Star Wars Story

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With Solo: A Star Wars story less than a month away I thought we’d take a quick look at an action figure of one of the most anticipated characters of the movie. That’s right I’m talking about everyone’s favorite smooth talkin’, double crossin’ former smuggler, Lando Calrissian.
This figure of the young Lando was the only thing I wanted to find on Force Friday 2018. Thankfully after three stores I managed to scare one at my local Target. I am extremely impressed with this figure in terms of sculpt, articulation, accessories, and likeness to actor Donald Glover. The latter is thanks to Hasbro’s Photo Real paint-application process being used on Black Series Figures starting from The Last Jedi, but has been used on Marvel Legends figures for a while longer. 
This version of Lando is by far my favorite of the 6” Black Series line to date.  Check out the photos below to see why I’m so impressed with this action figure. 
What are your thoughts of this new young version of Lando? What new Star Wars items did you pick up on Force Friday this year? Let us know in the comments below! 
Solo: A Star Wars Story hits theaters on May 25, 2018