G.I. Joe Classified Series CROC MASTER & FIONA Action Figure Review

Hasbro sent me some review samples of their G.I. Joe figures to celebrate the Yo Joe June event. Luckily, this unique character designs seems to have translated well into plastic and the line is generally pretty well-executed. Will this one be as good as Storm Shadow or will I have to say mean things about the product they sent for free?
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[@Goodberry]

I'm convinced the GI Joe team over at Hasbro sent you this to really tip you over the edge on the Marvel Legends line. I was convinced they watch your reviews because they've emphasized most of the articulation and aesthetic points you've been banging on for YEARS, but now I think they did this so you'll lose your mind on each disappointing Marvel Legends you get.

[@GamingMafia_id]

Or this line is their "testing ground" For a hopefully better Marvel Legends in the future lol

[@docavenger1560]

I beginning to believe your right I think Hasbro has probably been trying to get Disney to loosen the reigns on the budget but they won’t listen there set on there fees and was, Hasbro been trying to show them if they don’t loosen up on the reigns with the budget Marvel Legends is gonna fail because it’s reached it limits with what they can do and nobody else is gonna deliver the kind of quality and work at this price point then them. They have to reduce there fee price to get more on the back end so that more can be put more into figure’s for better quality and results.

[@carlttoon]

You should do more GI Joe reviews. You can unplug Fiona's head and put the collar behind the sculpt, so it will look tight like you wanted, "that's what she said."

[@suhtangwong]

Getting more hasbro send outs, good job Anthony! About time they realize credit where credit is due 👍

[@TafferX907]

Yeah they are all scales, the bigger ones ones on the back are still scales, but have boney deposits called osteoderms, giving them away more protection. As for a favorite gi joe character, I never cared for the series, but after finding out that a character like this exists it probably him:)

[@Necroscat]

Crocodile Hide. That's what you call them.

[@ahhhkillit9290]

What I loved about gi joe As a kid was that you had a mix of military looks and crazy designs like this and I was all for the crazy looks.

[@sekenzure]

Low-Light, Sharpshooter/Spotter, he was an Instructor for the Army Marksmanship Program. Hopefully Hasbro decks him out with a bunch of equipment like the "Pursuit of Cobra" figure release.

[@kylansnyder18]

Roadblock and Shipwreck are two of my favorite Joes

[@maxbanh]

He’s like their version of bane. I personally love his design

[@brooksysdead]

No.. bane is like dc's version of crocmaster.. he debuted years before bane was ever a thing. Crocmaster first appearance 1988, bane first appearance 1993...

[@bwtrader]

It’s amazing how much better quality they are compared to ML.

[@Hilltopperpete]

You can pop off the head of the croc to put the collar on or just pull it back to fit. They made the collar with enough circumference- I've seen a couple other reviewers pull it all the way back where you would expect, but (probably for logistical simplicity) they produced it round instead of to fit- some boiling water should do the trick for pulling it over the head all the way. I probably won't pay the full $40 with a preorder, but I'll definitely get one when I get a Honey cash back offer or another Gamestop gift card deal or something. I just bought my first Classified figure with the Pulse 40% off sale: Profit Director Destro just looks so cool and for $16 I'm super happy. If they release a hooded Cobra Commander, I'm definitely getting him too!

[@garethjames1300]

They will never release a hooded cobra commander for obvious reasons

[@JCC1004]

@@garethjames1300 He's shown with a hood in the table top game that just came out. There was never any official word on it, just speculation. I wouldn't expect it to be at retail but it's still in the cards.

[@SuperZX49]

@@garethjames1300 Why? It's not a white hood

[@brooksysdead]

Wishing you just paid the 40 bucks to preorder yet? Lmfao! I always get a good laugh when people don't preorder Joe figures thinking they are just gonna walk into a store and find one lol.

[@Hilltopperpete]

@@brooksysdead happily snagged it for $25, saw it at Ross for $12 eventually!

[@Chadghostal]

I hope this means us regular folks who actually preordered them thr second they went up are due for ours soon... lucky bloke!

[@DominusTecum316]

Q: Would you consider reviewing more G.I. Joe action figures now that you have witnessed and received that this products knock the quality of our Marvel Legends out of the ballpark?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I have reviewed them before. I just don't review a lot since i don't collect them. I'll continue to review the ones i do choose to buy though

[@DominusTecum316]

@@AnthonysCustoms thank you, Sir. I prefer to hear you enjoying a good product because you are sincere and none biases. However I know that you spend alot of money and well you are passionate.

[@sir1179]

this crocodile variant bane is awesome

[@NerdRahtio]

It’s crazy, but he actually pre dates Bane!

[@brenoferreiraferreira4409]

I loved Croc Master when I was a kid and I still love it now, so I own the classic and I'm waiting for this version to be shipped. G.I. Joe Classified have been releasing good action figures, I'm under the impression it's a different team and I wish Hasbro would just make them work double time and fire the ML team. The only things I'm not enjoying regarding this line are their marketing strategies and the release consistency. They're always releasing the version no one wants first and the version everyone wants second so they can try and force us to buy more then one version of the same character by playing the FOMO card. I've also been having some difficulty to follow the releases, specially because some are exclusive and I can't get a hold of them unless I'm whiling to pay extra on the aftermarket which I'm not. As usual I agree with your critics, thanks for the review Anthony.

[@diegoborges3716]

When I was a kid, my favorite GI Joe figure was Astro Viper (I though it was a character instead of an army build figure). Now, is, as you all can see, Flint.

[@hannahsaphire7643]

I believe the technical term for the skin/scales is “crocodile nubbins”. Thanks for another awesome review Anthony❣️🤟😽

[@nes199]

"Crocodiles do indeed have scales, although they are very different from any other reptile scale. Crocodile scales are actually called ‘Scutes’. They are very big in size, due to the nature of a crocodiles size in general, and have the density of bone. Amazingly the scutes are not attached to any part of a crocodiles skeleton, therefore this armoured skin is incredibly flexible and durable. This means a crocodile is able to move fast through the water effortlessly." googled it

[@georgemitri1171]

This and their current Transformers line are KILLING it, definitely putting Legends to shame in quality and value.

[@Kyle-bu3og]

Cobra Commander, especially with the cloth mask. Dude just oozes cool.

[@bradgerlt9986]

Pretty sure they are Destro legs so a little older in the line as the newer hip/leg set ups seems to be getting better

[@kalorathekau]

Not a GI Joe fan; but pleasantly surprised how much Fiona, the crocodile, has going on! She's my favourite part about this release, and I can see people being interested in her alone for their collections

[@ZedKaizoku]

My GI Joe characters are: General Hawk, Beachhead, Cpt.Gridiron, Scarlett, Snakeyes, Pathfinder and Big-Ben. As for Cobra: Cobra Commander, Baroness, Destro, Firefly, Zartan, Zarana and B.A.T.S (battle android troopers)

[@AlphaProto]

Snakeeyes used to be my favorite G.I. Joe. I like ninjas, masked characters, and silent protagonists. Then I noticed everyone seemed to like Snakeeyes. So now Beachhead is my favorite. He wears a mask, but he is a loud mouth drill sargent.

[@jeremydcowart5916]

I gotta say, I was happy to see the chiapa rhino instead of a wierd nerf pistol.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Agreed

[@jimhaverlock9784]

I love the classified line, but hate how hard they are to get hands on.

[@alfredjohnlauzon2435]

I had no plans of getting this release as I'm not a big Croc Master fan but this review made me change my mind. Now I'm on the hunt for Crocky and Fiona. Thanks for another awesome and helpful review!

[@God_loves_you_sm]

Storm Shadow is my favorite G.I.Joe character too haha

[@Southtown_Paint_Appz]

I’m really loving getting an objective review of the GI Joe’s figz especially when you point out the positives/negatives 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Thanks

[@gilrivera1813]

My favorite G.I Joe is and always will be Snake Eyes. All versions were pretty awesome.

[@Wolfie1262]

My favorite Joe as a kid was Duke or Flint. Now it’s Roadblock. That might be partially due to GI Joe Renegades. I loved Roadblock in that series. Storm Shadow is a classic design. I like both him and Snake Eyes for the simple, clean lines they usually have. But yeah, of the Joes it’s Roadblock. Cobra, it’s this guy. And that’s because I had his figure as a kid.

[@flexiondynamo]

I don't what kind of gymnastics you do, but when I were my Alligator Hide vest, I can barely touch my knees.

[@gesie0504]

Perfect Custom Figure for Bane. 🤩

[@Forty3Snakes]

I like outback. The Tiger force looks in particular r very nostalgic to me.

[@sergiodiego64]

I’m a fan of GI Joe and I was born in the mid 80’s and had a hand full of figures when I was a kid but for some reason I wasn’t all that interested in The Gi Joe line, but your reviews of these figures are making me think about giving this line a try.

[@fortniteblackmanta1098]

The use of horizontal hinge was probably a conscious decision since croc master’s meat hook and chain collar accessories have a horizontal grip.

[@thefiguretrap]

For sure one of the top classified figures on my hit list. 💯

[@PowerChordEPS]

I have a favorite for both the Joes and Cobra: My favorite Joe is a tossup between Roadblock, Quick Kick, or Spirit. Snake Eyes is cool too from a design standpoint, but I like the personality of the other three. As far as Cobra, it's Destro. Despite being an arms dealer, he seems more like a competent leader than Cobra Commander or at least a more imposing one. Plus the dude's got a metal mask head, what's not to like?

[@sik7476]

The "scales" on the crock are called skutes (perhaps spelled wrong, but phonetically correct lol!). Sik

[@SauronIH]

Always liked snake eyes as a kid, even dressed up as the rise of cobra snake eyes for Halloween when that came out

[@chadpilkington8405]

Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow were my favorite. Quick Kick was up there as well

[@Kingnephlim83]

@3:46 I call them Crocky Squares !

[@carnagecollectibles8369]

Storm Shadow all time favorite G.I. Joe character

[@BonesEye42]

Crimson Guard, Major Bludd & Spirit were my favorites.

[@ShinGoji1987Official]

This guy reminds me of a high level goon that was trained by Bane and Killer Croc or something, great character design haha. I'm really enjoying these Gi Joe figure reviews, it's neat to get a perspective on something the reviewer and some viewers aren't too familiar with. My favorite would be Storm Shadow as well and for the female characters Lady Jayne is pretty cool

[@andyroldan6652]

There’s almost notches on the paint on Fiona’s neck. Almost looks like that where they want the collar to go. I’ll have to see if mine is painted like that.

[@juliocabral6949]

That croc is awesome👌🏼

[@sakuragi_X]

Storm Shadow all the way.

[@stevewegling8070]

Anthony, Destro is my individual favorite. As a group the Dreaknoks. I dig this set! 👍

[@THANATOS-PRIME]

I am basic my favorites are Cobra Commander and Snake Eyes. Favorite piece of GI Joe media is Resolute. Love this figures sculpt.

[@footballhead101]

You can actually place that collar all the way to the back of her head. Just simply remove the head and place it from the back part of the head as it's actually soft enough to fit the collar. That's how I did mine and it's a perfect fit.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I tried. Mine doesn't seem to want to. Oh well

[@206dave4]

My favorite GI Joe as a kid was W.O.R.M.S.

[@grunt7323]

Why is there a wire on this croc's tail but not Superior Ock's tentacles? What is Hasbro's actual policy on wired articulation? I use Superior Ock as an example cause that was the last Doc Ock tentacle inclusion I remember releasing from them.

[@MisaelCastilloBrenes]

My favorite character is Snake Eyes, but there are a lot of characters that I like from both factions. That's the best thing of the cartoon and the toyline, it was crowded and some of them were pretty good.

[@TheMattTrakker]

Serpentor. Their stomach covering is still considered to be scales. Perhaps the boots are made of alligator, since they're apparently inferior to crocodiles in his mind?

[@xer0vi]

Snake Eyes is my favorite. But I do have love for Scarlett.

[@drunkpandainc]

Zartan, The twins, and Dusty were my favorite characters back in the day.

[@randallpohl5408]

Favorite Joe is Freefall Favorite cobra B.A.T.

[@El_capitanazo]

Now you now which franchise is the favorite for daddy hasbro

[@brandof1345]

I still have crock master! I don’t have Fiona anymore. I got him when I was a kid and and was going threw my stuff and found him and a few others ❤️.

[@kingjeter4921]

From the Joe side i started with snake eyes and by the end bulletproof was mine. On the cobra side, Zartan all day

[@MadSUPANOVA]

Rip Cord was my favorite young. Halo jumper. Nighttime jumps into hostile territory, stealth take downs. :) Hopefully they make him detailed correct'

[@Rudy5453_]

Storm shadow and Sgt Slaughter. These guys always seem to have more love behind them than Legends do. Maybe because its a Hasbro property. Only thing I wish is that they would go to a ball peg based upper torso but it seems these days no one can get that right either. Looking at you McFarlane...

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

Hasbro is so weirdly inconsistent. Like, yes, they own G.I. Joe in its entirety, so they don't need to pay licensing fees. But that can also be said about Power Rangers, and the Lightning Collection is FILLED with problems and half-ass decisions, so it can't be just that.

[@NerdRahtio]

Cobra Commander is my favorite, when portrayed realistically like in some comic stories.

[@cincila6981]

Perhaps he makes the croc boots out of skin of his fallen crocodile comrads. Would be way funnier if the guy was named Fiona

[@DAMac-lq2dl]

Definitely a tie between Flint and Gung Ho. Great review. Cool figure.,

[@KrackerJak]

Tell you what I do like about those drop down hips, they can be a nice way to add a little height to a figure that doesn't quite scale as tall as you'd like next to another one.

[@Buff88]

Serpentor is my fave.

[@corneliussmithgijoe702]

Can’t wait for Amazon to send me mine’s

[@nertz8858]

Do you think the GI Joe Classified Series is possibly the best "$20" line? It seems like you get the most bang for your buck; articulation, accessories, sculpts. No paint, sure. And the reuse isn't super noticeable or matters. Just curious what you think.

[@Ultrazilla]

Seriously wanted this just for the croc, but ultimately cancelled my preorder. If I see it in store, might still get it though.

[@indarkestknight1]

Bobby Vala gave an interview on the Specter Creative channel where he talked about perceived value. So if they were to even out Marvel Legends with GI Joe they would probably just bring down the quality of the GI Joe figures not make the MLs better.

[@danielq.4371]

I guessed that 8.5 out of ten from you lol. Great review as always

[@FREKKI]

My favorite was Storm Shadow because I lived in Canada and I thought he was a snow ninja.

[@rishav-2749]

Bane and Killer Croc

[@savyxxr]

I say you should start reviewing g.i.joes. Figure wise they are great and fun figs from what i’ve learned. Marvel legends has lost their touch

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Well maybe I will

[@MasterSkywalker86]

I take fionas head off then put that leash on. I make it work pushing it down a bit. Well looks better that way. My favorite Joe is still Shipwreck...Okay Ill say someone different this time. umm Alpine.

[@MisterSouji]

Ryu from Street Fighter. Yeah, they made GI Joes of him.

[@rebelempire6822]

That's what she said.

[@CyborgSodaCollects]

I'm a basic bitch...I love snake eyes. Lady Jaye would be a close second.

[@dtejada1988]

Zup Anthony, not a big fan of GIJoe here neither, but I it’s a nice figure thanks for the video bro 😎

[@brianwest210]

Cobra Commander

[@thomass7140]

Begging to be customized into bane.

[@liquidmmentm2899]

Destro hands down

[@ahhhkillit9290]

It seems like hasbro puts a lot more into the classified series than legends which I'm 100% fine with since I rarely buy legends anymore

[@mcfan1971]

Zartan

[@vaderswatch5974]

Cobra commander

[@gesie0504]

Is it time to Move from Marvel Legends Figure to G.I Joe figure? 🤔💭

[@Necroscat]

Crocodile Hide

[@markleon2270]

Killer croc + bane = crocmaster

[@brandonx7215]

Plating found on large reptiles....

[@Necroscat]

Snake Eyes

[@christianmccooey]

Cobra Commander, easy.

[@JH-uh9zc]

The underbelly of crocs and snakes are called "scutes". On crocs and gators they are made up of a bone-like cartilage, and for snakes they are more elastic and smooth to allow the muscles to contract for movement.

[@TheMattTrakker]

Nope. Scutes are the hard ones on their back.

[@JH-uh9zc]

@@TheMattTrakker They are also the belly as well. Keeled reptiles also have modified scutes, but are arranged differently. Crocodilians have unique ventral scutes that are present on all species except estuarine I believe. Forgive me, but I dont remember the exact term for the belly scutes. The belly scutes are made up of a different material than the bony ones on top but they are also called scutes. This helps them slide on land easier. Sorry....not to get technical, but my wife and I have a pair of Cuvier's dwarf caiman. I'd love to own an alligator, but sadly they are illegal where we live. Still caiman are amazing pets!

[@DuplicitousDark]

Where's SAW VIPER?

[@jonathando]

Even though you're not into G.I. Joe, it might be a viable consideration to review this line. They don't make a ton of characters when compared to the Marvel line and at least Hasbro can see that it's possible to make decent figures as opposed to the garbage Marvel line.

[@BakoZoltan]

It's baffling how whoever designed the paint scheme for the Croc couldn't just google "crocodile mouth". It takes 3 seconds to check what color their mouths are. And it's not pink. It's pale yellow. Mind boggling.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Maybe it's based on the source material and they did it wrong? Don't know

[@theraven268]

It might be better if Hasbro scrapped the BAF system and instead made ML figures as good as theese G.I Joe figures in terms of sculpt, paint, accessories, and then sold the BAF exclusively as "Deluxe figures" Also, the excuse of not paying license fees seems fishy to me, ML have to sell enough to make up for the difference, Hasbro is just greedy or the ML team are phoning it in.

[@sath19]

Its scales, all reptiles have scales on the outside.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Their scales are called scutes

[@whozyourdaddy]

Outback is the best GIJoe. Destro is the best Cobra.