Black Genghis Presents: Cory Cantelupe & Fred Aczon - A Highly Classified Conversation

It is my esteemed pleasure to present this conversation with two incredible talents responsible for the sculpting and design of Hasbro's G.I. Joe Classified Series: Cory Cantelupe and Fred Aczon.
We discuss the beginnings, highs and lows of the return of G.I. Joe to store shelves, as well as what's next for this dynamic duo. Highly Classified, Highly Recommended.
0:00 Intro
3:40 Fred’s Dream Job
5:59 Cory at Skeletron
8:50 Geek Bonafides
10:46 Early Customs
18:26 Vintage Influences
24:07 Snake Eyes: Custom to Classified
35:02 Unveiling Classified Series
46:49 Failed Joe Pitches & Cobra Island
52:39 Guiding Principles
1:00:35 Boss Fight: Court of the Dead
1:04:35 Ab Crunch vs. Diaphragm Joint
1:11:20 What’s Next - Boss Fight & Skeletron
1:16:03 Bob Brechin & Roboskull Reborn
1:20:21 The SKELETRON Figure
1:22:43 Outro & Sign-off
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Fred Aczon
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Boss Fight Studio
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Skeletron
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My Palitoy Story - by Bob Brechin
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[@JoeSelf1982]

Thanks for posting this KJ!! To Cory and Fred and everyone else that ever contributed to Classified…thank you for creating my favorite adult toy line BY FAR!! 🤘😆🤘

[@davidr8389]

Great interview. 👏👏👏

[@mcrmaza]

1:21:38 Those look amazing. Colors, accessories, design, everything.

[@AToyKindaMood]

MAJOR GET!! 👏👏👏

[@gunbunnycustoms4302]

Awesome show!! Super informative for a customizer!

[@mamunestor]

Great production.

[@ToddyCee]

Great interview

[@chadkinsler9865]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mrroper7973]

What a show my brotha! I love hearing how classified came to existence. This is the second time I’ve heard Corey speak about it, it never gets old. This shit makes me feel so good inside. 🥰😎👏🏽👊🏽

[@blackgenghis]

Thank you very much, man! So glad this hit a sweet spot for you, and have a good one 👊🏾✌🏾😁

[@Sabir_DelNorte]

This was such a major milestone for your channel to have another distinguished group of creatives and pioneers of the figures products over the many iterations and have them share so much of their experiences with the products and the people they worked with and currently work with in that same industry. Awesome interview KJ ~Namaste 🙏🏽

[@blackgenghis]

Sabir, thank you so much for the kind words! This is a really special conversation for me and I appreciate that you recognize just how special it is. Be well and have an excellent holiday weekend!

[@Sabir_DelNorte]

@@blackgenghis thank you and you are most welcome! Enjoy your 4th and rest of the week too man

[@justinbooth5482]

Sorry I missed the live chat! I had to work last night. Watching the replay now.

[@blackgenghis]

All good; this was previously recorded. No live chat. Have a happy Fourth of July! 🎆

[@justinbooth5482]

@blackgenghis Happy Fourth of July to you, too.