G.I. Joe Classified Series Adds Heavy Duty and Trench Viper

G.I. Joe Classified Series Adds Heavy Duty and Trench ViperG.I. Joe Classified Series Adds Heavy Duty and Trench Viper
G.I. Joe Classified Series Adds Heavy Duty and Trench Viper

As a lifelong fan who’s been collecting G.I. Joe figures since the 80s, I can’t help but be thrilled with Hasbro’s recent releases! The Heavy Duty Deluxe set and Trench Viper are absolute must-haves for my collection. And let’s not forget about the Retro Cardback Cobra Viper, Dr. Mindbender, and Rock ‘N Roll McConnel – they’re like a blast from the past!


This month has been bustling for Hasbro, with new product launches planned for various events like NYCC 2024, Hasbro’s 1027, and MCM Comic Con. These plans include a multitude of fresh releases in the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, and today sees the launch of two more – a Deluxe Heavy Duty set and a Trench Viper set. You can find detailed information about each release below, including pre-order links.

As a dedicated gamer, I’m excited to share that I’ve got my eyes on the G.I. Joe Classified Series #150 – Heavy Duty! Ready for action, this guy boasts numerous articulation points for endless posing possibilities. The Heavy Duty Deluxe figure set is jam-packed with an impressive 30 accessories inspired by his character, including two detachable M202 Quad Burst missile launchers, eight missiles, blast effects, laser cannons, ammo belts, rotary cannons, knives, an alt head, alt hands, headphones, and a range finder. And let’s not forget his Man-Portable Heavy Weapons System! You can grab this bad boy at Entertainment Earth or Amazon for $34.99. Let the gaming adventures begin!

G.I. Joe Classified Series #151: Trench Viper and Cobra Modular Fortification ($54.99) – Exclusive to Hasbro Pulse: Introducing a new member to the G.I. Joe Classified Series, Trench Viper is all set for action-packed adventures, boasting numerous articulation points for versatile poses. The Trench Viper figure includes 9 accessories inspired by the character such as two knives, shield, bandolier, and weapon attachments. The Cobra Modular Fortification comes with 3 walls, floor, roof, and 25 additional pieces like sandbags, weapons racks, ladders, adjustable stands, satellite dish, searchlight; along with pegs, hinges, and connectors that can be used to build bigger custom fortifications (Each set sold separately), enabling you to expand your own unique stronghold.

G.I. Joe Classified Series Adds Heavy Duty and Trench Viper

At Hasbro’s 2027 event, they unveiled a significant character figure called Cobra Nemesis Immortal. This figure is inspired by the character who left a lasting impression in the 1987 animated film G.I. Joe: The Movie. The Nemesis Immortal figure represents Golobulus’s bodyguard and enforcer within the kingdom of Cobra-La.

The Nemesis Immortal figure is a Pulse exclusive that’s available now. On that note, you might want to take this opportunity to pick up the G.I. Joe Classified figures from NYCC 2024, which are outlined below.

G.I. Joe Classified Series Adds Heavy Duty and Trench Viper

2024’s New York Comic-Con has wrapped up, and I’m still buzzing from Hasbro’s reveal! They unveiled the Retro Cardback Cobra Viper, Dr. Mindbender, and Craig “Rock ‘N Roll” McConnel action figures at the event. For those who can’t wait to get their hands on these awesome figures, you can find all the details and pre-order links below!

  • G.I. Joe Classified Retro Cardback Cobra Viper – See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: Includes rifle and pistol accessories, swappable hands, a backpack, googles, and a footlocker.
  • G.I. Joe Classified Dr. Mindbender – See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: Includes weapon accessories and a footlocker.
  • G.I. Joe Classified Craig “Rock ’N Roll” McConnel – See at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: Includes rifle and pistol accessories, a swappable hand, walkie talkie, ammo, a helmet, and a footlocker.
  • You can keep up with more of Hasbro’s latest action figure releases right here.

What Is the Transformers / G.I. Joe Movie About?

As a gaming enthusiast, I can’t contain my excitement about the official announcement made by Paramount Pictures this year. The much-anticipated live-action crossover between two legendary Hasbro franchises – Transformers and G.I. Joe – is finally on its way!

In conversation with Collider regarding “Transformers One,” franchise producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura revealed that the upcoming movie featuring a crossover with G.I. Joe will be the next live-action film derived from the Transformers universe.

As a passionate gamer, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news! We’re considering a sequel, assuming all goes well. But here’s the twist: there will also be an animated series, running independently of any live-action projects. The next live-action movie, however, is going to be something special – a crossover event!

As a gamer, I’m sharing some insights on how we’re shaking things up with our upcoming game. Instead of merely reacting to human actions or narratives, we’re aiming to integrate the motivations and roles of non-human characters into the core storyline. This is going to be quite challenging because it involves managing a large cast of characters, which can make creating compelling ones even harder. To tackle this, we’ll need to keep things manageable by focusing on fewer characters initially. So, for now, we’re juggling multiple Joes, Transformers, and regular humans, with the plan to gradually develop this complex web of characters and storylines. We’re currently in the process of setting up the broader framework, and the key challenge here is finding the right balance between the Joes and the Transformers while ensuring an engaging gaming experience.

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2024-10-29 23:44