G.I. Joe Firefly Hasbro Classified Series Special Missions Cobra Island Action Figure Review

Once again I had to rely on friends for another of the Target exclusive G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra Island figures. I love this line and I really like the figures I've gotten but I can see a lot of people giving up the preperty with Firefly and the Viper being as hard as they are to find.
00:00 Intro
01:28 Package
02:40 Unboxing
03:02 Firefly Figure
07:41 Articulation
09:12 Accessories
12:41 Size and Comparisons
13:28 Ab Crunch?
13:42 Thoughts
15:31 Outro
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[@Cooleepable]

Robo: "Remember the first batch of Cobra Island figures?" Me: "No."

[@jacobfoster9185]

😝 🗯TARGET'S FACE REMEMBERS ‼️

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

I vaguely remember hearing about them, never seen them though.

[@jackbalmont]

That was my awnser had to bust my ass just to find baroness

[@flag701]

These figures are just an urban legend.

[@graysenallen4520]

sorry to be off topic but does someone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account? I was dumb lost the password. I love any help you can give me!

[@cincila6981]

The intro was basically what almost every collector does when no one is around

[@ink5617]

Yep!

[@ALPHARIUS_257]

People tell me to stop playing with toys I just stare at them until they leave me alone

[@TheFwoosh]

Exactly!

[@mctapper6172]

i just put em up and dont touch them till i have to clean or organize

[@brainlock72]

@@mctapper6172 clean? organize??

[@mctapper6172]

@@brainlock72 dusting and putting new figures up

[@sideswipe1261]

lol! Yup!

[@jluke1212]

The amount of toy-related puns in the intro 👌🏻 These intros are so goddamned entertaining.

[@TAKTAK_Toys]

Anyone who has fun with his or her action figures knows how to party in my book 👍

[@jacobfoster9185]

😒 i don't think you even have a book...

[@TAKTAK_Toys]

@@jacobfoster9185 hahahahaha okay you got me Jacob, I can’t even read

[@jacobfoster9185]

@@TAKTAK_Toys 😭 me either...i need a hug !

[@TAKTAK_Toys]

@@jacobfoster9185 come here you, free hugs, let’s write books on action figures!

[@jacobfoster9185]

@@TAKTAK_Toys beautiful plastic rainbow flavored figures of action 😭 just SO HAPPY ! 😢Taktak you complete me. 😰🎤 G.I. JOE IS THERRRRE !

[@kanyewest7730]

Is it just me or my target just forgot that this line exist

[@andrewboyd6930]

A lot of targets don't even carry Gi Joe's period

[@TheFwoosh]

My Target is in the heart of Walmart country, it's almost like the Waltons cut off their supply runs sometimes.

[@freakshowfilmfestival3591]

@@TheFwoosh My mind went there. Lol Like we gotta send in The Bandit to get toys into Target. Lol

[@tridentsilver766]

I never saw any of these guys at the 7 targets in my city which sucks because I need Firefly and now I have to pay the insane aftermarket prices if I want him, which I do.

[@nanoskee8270]

I love how each figure could actually put their weapons/items on them. Firefly looks amazing

[@Marquis_de_Nah]

You know GJ Joe Classified Target exclusives are bullshit when even Robo is getting critical!

[@brianng3414]

I think I only seen GI Joe once or twice in Target. And forget about online since those are sold out before they are even released. I missed the whole first few waves. I refused to pay 2nd market prices. I will just watch him play with the toys... hahaha...

[@Marquis_de_Nah]

@@brianng3414 I would look at some online retails like entertainment earth or BBTS. I think the first wave is getting a 2nd production run! Just the main line though... not the target exclusives

[@brianng3414]

@@Marquis_de_Nah Thanks for the advice. I think Hasbro is intentionally limiting production to increase value in the 2nd market and collectors -kind of like the days of beanie babies when prices were over inflated by speculators. I won't pay more than retail prices for toys as much as I like them.

[@demetricsmith471]

As a fellow Arkansan, I thank u for putting the Southern collecting community on the map and representing in such spectacular fashion! I love the G.I.Joe but just like Marvel Legends, Transformers, Neca, McFarlane, Star Wars Black Series, Mafex and so many others, I am accustomed to being disappointed with the availability of the figures. It's a shame that the G.I.Joe Classified Series is as hard to get as a Mezco, but for us who don't have stores nearby for toy hunts and limited funds for the online scalpers, I am more than accustomed to having holes in my collections. I don't mean for this message to be a drag.....LOVE the review and looking forward to the next one. You and J. Hernandez are the only guys in the game who get me to watch reviews on figures that I don't even want to own! Heck a couple times you even changed my mind about figures that I passed up. Thanks for the content, sir😁

[@ArkangelMichaelMARS]

Another Arkansan..I’m loving it…but collecting in Little Rock has been seeming like a handicap..thank God for online markets..

[@demetricsmith471]

@@ArkangelMichaelMARS i hear you. I have shopped around North Little Rock and Conway so I know how empty the shelves can be.

[@tomtudorweaver1078]

Usually I like a video at the end based on the overall quality, how it made me feel, what interesting points it brought up, but all you have to do is put Beef Boss in the opening skit and I've already hit the like button, instant gold.

[@mikepowers9486]

There is ZERO reason Hasbro and Target has made it this frustrating and nearly impossible to find these figures. They faced a lot of backlash and criticism from the first round and did NOTHING to rectify that. EVERY Target around me says either they don't sell it, out of stock or limited stock. My closest target didn't have them on the 1/1/2021 street date. I asked the employee about it. She was nice enough to look on her little handheld computer and said they won't get them in until 1/10/2021. I went back on the 10th. Saw 3 other collectors walk in soon after me. I guess we are starting to look obvious and desperate to the Target employees. As I walked passed this younger kid in the Electronics section, he said good morning, there are no more GI Joes. WTF? I was like how you know I was going to look? I had to laugh. I said they were to be sold today. I am the first one in the store. He said he sold them all yesterday. Again WTF!?!? I was told today! Target can't get their shit together and neither can Hasbro. Making us fans go out in a Pandemic all over the city to find figures they fail and refuse to supply for the demand. This has to be on purpose. By the way I was very polite to the kid and thanked him for letting me know. But This is some serious BS. P.S. Love your channel Fwoosh!

[@MMunn]

The 3 stores closest to me never got any of the Viper and Firefly, verified with the managers, they’ve never carried Baroness either, so the best release so far was the when I saw the case of each of the first 3 that people lined up for at my closest store and were gone after first two people in line bought them up, so as awful as that first wave release was this one has been worse 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@brainlock72]

yup. only ONE of my local stores got any in. "4 on floor, 6 in back" on NYE. Next day, collectors are there at open and...""6 in back" are MIA. Managers are PISSED, Collectors are PISSED, and I'm hitting the alarm again. 1/10 was a wash, as well. Nothing new, save the empty ML pegs and missing ML and Joe entries on their price scanners.

[@mikepowers9486]

@Peter Parker I normally could care less for exclusives too. But They keep doing this to army builders as well. The Viper was one of my very favorite troopers when I was a kid. I was pumped for this Trooper then pissed it was going to be a target exclusive again.

[@mothmanm602]

At this point it feels like Hasbro is legitimately trying to kill the line.

[@jaxsouthside6042]

Yep this is why I never started collecting them. And I love them. But I don't have time to run from store to store.

[@drozwalker9]

I loved that intro for this fine looking figure. The face sculpt delivers that "Crazy Bastard" look. I hope Hasbro can boost production this year and cure that elusive Cobra Island issue. Thanks for another awesome review!

[@rocketbasedesign]

Hey Robo, I don’t comment often, but just wanted to say how much my 7-year-old son and I always enjoy your videos. He’s always asking me if there is a new Fwoosh to watch! We had to rewatch the “He’s gonna blow the door of that safe sheriff!” and the back pack exploding at least ten times each and my boy is still in fits of hysterics about it now!

[@ericdoonan4743]

They might as well just stay classified. That way we would never of known they existed. Since you cannot find them anywhere to begin with. Heck it's hard enough to find regular releases of this line in stores.

[@alexandergoodman9292]

Honesty Robo playing, just reminded me of myself. Like when I get a new figure I inspect the sculpt, then the articulation, then I turn into 5 year old me., I honestly am not the biggest fan of G I joe, because I didn't grow up with it, but your videos are so entertaining. Thanks for the video Robo!

[@TheFwoosh]

Honestly, I watched the hell out of the cartoons when I was a kid but I never had many of the toys, so this is my Joe line, my chance to get into them after 30 some odd years. And I'm LOVING it.

[@alexandergoodman9292]

@@TheFwoosh These figures do look, and move amazingly!

[@dbeane43]

Love the intro, man. That may be the most efficient figure I've seen in a long time. Clearly he was a labor of love for someone. There was so much thought put into those accessories and how they fit together.

[@CincyNerd]

I was waiting for that drone to explode at the end. LOL

[@atmaanu4825]

That intro always give a smile on my face.

[@Ultrazilla]

That head sculpt is insane! Wow!

[@renegadecalamari239]

Genuinely laughed at the Beastie Boys reference. That's top notch!

[@ArkangelMichaelMARS]

Are you kidding me,I’m an Arkansan…woo pig sooie!!!Let me get on here and give a big shout out to my home state homie…Little Rock stand up and be counted..great reviews,bro..I adore this channel and now I have an additional reason to love this channel…carry on..

[@jonathanhampshire6856]

That intro with the buzzing drone and the peek of Robo behind the camera, cracked me up. And lo a little sunshine brightened an otherwise damp and dull Winter's day in the UK.:D

[@ultrajones]

Never thought I was gonna get my hands on any of the Cobra Troopers, Firefly, Baroness, even the Cobra Vipers this time last year. Thank god Target has been able to remedy some of the issue by restocking these figures! Thanks for the video! Can't wait to get my hands on Fly when he comes in the mail! Take care!

[@defstar1774]

Another figure we'll never see in person.

[@bringapow_toys2285]

Damn when you said that I felt that 😔

[@freakshowfilmfestival3591]

Have faith..... 🙏

[@dankwave2electricboogaloo569]

Targets dont even exist where i live so this is nothing but the truth and it hurts

[@CincyNerd]

Dude, thank you!!!! I didn't know where to store that damn remote control until I watched this! I should have known to look closer at the backpack after the Black Series Rebel Trooper last year. =)

[@TheFwoosh]

I honestly don't remember how I first heard about it, I just made a point to not forget it for the review, haha.

[@eggzisstenshulldredd1626]

LOVED THE INTRO LMFAO and the shirt!

[@aaroneaston8899]

You have the drone sound effect down. Got to love Beef Boss team up with Cobra.

[@savannahs1984]

That’s my favorite Beastie Boys song. Great review as always Robo!

[@joaoangel5579]

Couldn’t stop laughing when the dynamite exploded! You’re getting real good at those special effects Robo.

[@wanotoo]

that drone sound effect just made my day

[@inhaledfarts4221]

It means so much when someone like you who isn’t prone to bash anything and everything that isn’t to their taste or liking speaks out about the poor implementation of these figures. Hopefully Hasbro and Target are listening but it doesn’t seem like it.

[@raulvito6246]

The original Firefly holds such a special place in my heart and this version is fantastic... too bad their exclusive shenanigans

[@oxmeatpete]

Little known fact Firefly loves a good Juice Box from time to time. That’s what the front pouches are for.

[@TheBlackBrickStudios]

“Do you remember the first batch of Cobra Island figures?” Oh, you mean the ones that were sold out before I could even get them in my cart? The ones who wouldn’t even be put on the floor in any Target within literally 50 miles of my house? The ones where if I want them now I’ll have to shovel out $100 per piece of plastic...? Sure I think I might remember them...

[@maggiethegoblin8130]

I never found the first batch of Cobra Island figures, that Baroness will haunt me for ages. Firefly looks pretty good though! I *really* hope I can find this guy. Also the bomb gives me fortnite vibes

[@TheFwoosh]

Yup, exactly, the bomb design almost looks out of place.

[@maggiethegoblin8130]

Clearly it's his novelty lunchbox, gotta have a sandwich while he's blowing up Joes.

[@r.josephgrundy1706]

Went to the store, stood in line 2 days in a row, different stores, to get Firefly....refused a Cobra Viper!

[@FancyxToast]

I want to see someone take this figure and replace the bomb vest with something like beachheads vest. I dont mind the bomb vest, Ive just always been a fan of a sleeker firefly

[@otispollock]

I've been quarantined for two weeks so no hunting for me but I'm glad you got him so i could see the review.

[@michaelterrell9645]

What an explosive review and awesome figure! Always loved Firefly as a kid. We hope...no no we pray that Target is watching this and will learn from their mistakes. Two thumbs up Robo!

[@chargers24ag]

Awesome intro and awesome review 🔥

[@stephenwegling7764]

Robo, with the mask and his penchant for explosives I hear' splosions' everytime you mentioned it...darn animated bane from Harley Quinn series;) pew pew Sir!! Enjoyed the review.Be Well.

[@markm9282]

"He's gonna blow the door off that safe, Sheriff"....lol literally....keep up the great reviews and figure dialogue!

[@eugeniadowdey7208]

Finally more GI-JOE reviews

[@Eks1038]

The intro is gold!

[@edbelle1168]

I can't wait to see the toy pandemonium that takes place when they get to characters like Scrap iron Cobra bats Crimson twins Sepentor Lifeline Blowtorch Recondo Spirt and freedom The list goes on but it's gonna be chaos when they get to these characters

[@adrianangulo2024]

Nice that you found him the employee I talked to said 4 words and 4 words only we don't have it lol

[@TheFwoosh]

Haha, every time I'm in the aisle at Target I'll see an employee turn the corner to do something, glance at me or anyone else standing there, then quickly turn around and leave before a question can be asked. I gave up on that a long time ago.

[@adrianangulo2024]

Ya same it's like we are giving you money it's a business then a hour later out of stock

[@thetrasharoundmyplastic6342]

@@TheFwoosh aha, I knew it! Firefly is the Mad Bomber That Bombs at Midnight!

[@DanielSmith-lt2dg]

Always a good day when I see a new video

[@robertwatson5640]

You make the best drone noises

[@ronimusprime6798]

Every time you stuck those tweezers into frame I laughed because it looked like some kind of bird with a metal beak pecking the shit out of firefly lol.

[@nicksinferno]

I can't unsee that now lol

[@thomaspond8678]

Great review!!!! Thank you!!

[@kaioken654]

Those intros keep getting better

[@22Phantasm]

Great homage to Beastie Boys, Robo.

[@thoranacostia5457]

Dude! Your skits are hilarious!

[@dsanchez9703]

Awsome as always mr Robo

[@noeffortrandomness3182]

Loved the intro & still like all the storage on the Joe's figs, hopefully I can get the vipers & firefly without having to wait for a more regular release thanks robo now I want him that much more

[@adamcooke3929]

I feel the pain you are all going through with these Target exclusives... I live in Australia and we can't get these ANYWHERE except for e-bay. Good job Hasblow!!

[@liquidmmentm2899]

Love that intro!

[@1mDozer]

Favorite character of GIJOE - nice video

[@TheSentra23]

Yes! Love those openings!

[@Collecterverse]

Awesome video Robo yes need more opportunity to get theses figures

[@artman9000x]

4:45 The madman actually said it. Wutang Robo in the building

[@ChunkyLover53]

I came to check the comments. I was like, did I hear what I think I heard?

[@chosen-wan2188]

Robo I wish you reach 1 million subs you really deserve it!

[@felixirkinas2750]

Another Very Entertaining and Highly Informative Review!!!! Well done, Robo!!! All I ask for is to go to my local Target and find the Joe's I want and need to be plentiful on the pegs!!! It's not too much to ask for, Is it? Target, Are you listening to us?????????? Sorry, I digress! What's next, Kind Sir? Yo Joe!!!!!!! I like your Drone technique, Now, I know how it's done...And Knowing is Half the Battle!!!

[@michaelserrano3689]

That's awesome you got this figure. I gave up trying to collect this line.

[@billpagan3070]

Wow, love it! Can’t wait to get one!😁👍

[@kerinkellynerdcorner]

😂great introduction brother 🤟🏾

[@guccinaenaebaby2928]

If I can I’ll definitely pick this guy up. Wanted a firefly since they started doing the line, he looks dope in my opinion

[@darthvestius7771]

Excellent review. At 11:12 I was laughingly startled by the explosion, and both at the start and end the drone "whirling" sound effect had me howling. Good stuff. I was lucky to actually find this pegged at my Target ( #targetsucks ) and they need to get better at this exclusive crap. All the best.

[@dreamshatterer6514]

Love this guy !!!

[@0fficerNasty]

I’m not a GI Joe collector but I really want this for that head sculpt, it’s so great.

[@daves6407]

Love that Amazing Night Monkey t-shirt!

[@DigitalBenny818]

Great figure, just picked him up! 👍🏻

[@Psychof1st]

Thanks for taking the one I didn't want as much (and wasn't going to waste mental energy on) because it's exclusive and making me want what I couldn't get and can't have, anyway. I know, I'll just subscribe. That will show you! Wait...

[@JoeSelf1982]

Great review, Robo! I really hate that 5 of the very best figures in the line are freaking Target exclusives!

[@Solidstudhead]

Whoaaa you got the blue eyes version beach head...😲

[@ajames1074]

Target WTF...........great review Fwoosh!!!!

[@777cthulhu777]

I was going to pass on this figure, of my fav childhood Cobra character, until I saw this review. Thank you, excellent job addressing everything I wanted to know.

[@michaelshupp970]

A Beastie Boys and Wu-Tang reference? 👍 Had good luck finding the first Cobra Island wave but not this one so far.

[@NinJa-qr1sp]

The glorious return of Beef Boss!!!

[@kenlamella8996]

When I was 8 years old Firefly and major blood were my first cobras. Immediately gravitated to Firefly. I wanted then I got Storm Shadow. I created my own backstory where Firefly and Storm Shadow were brothers and they were obsessed with killing snake eyes.

[@dgray3771]

My first are the viper and frogman. The only individual from the early series is Dr mindbender. In my country as of now the Viper is impossible to get... That pissed me off to no end.

[@lunarmodule6419]

Great fig! Thanks

[@purplenimbus5262]

To this day I have only seen one gi joe in a retail store and it was cobra island roadblock

[@felixirkinas2750]

Me too!!! And I bought it so fast!!!!

[@markjanssens1658]

Awesome Firefly figure

[@DevonPalmer98]

The storage is so satisfying

[@jranightmare]

I found this figure by accident. It wasn't even in the toy area. Happy I did because its been a struggle with this cobra island line. This figure is super fun. Now I'm trying to get some vipers.

[@isaacortiz5463]

Thanks Robo! Hopefully all the people who want these exclusives will be able to get their hands on them! $80+ is a little too much on the aftermarket:/ Scalpers...

[@DarthDeuces]

Great review! Great looking figure, but these target exclusives are killing it for me, Firefly is one of my favorite Cobras but I'll probably never get him unless he gets a mainline release as we don't have target in Canada and I don't think there is an alternative retailer carrying these.

[@billymarroquin5246]

Oh Robo, if you like Firefly, wait til you get (🤞) the Viper... Chef's kiss

[@Cobralalalala]

I love the overlay vest. It reminds me of his design from the Renegades cartoon. :) It is a shame that distribution has been so bad though. It's one of the many reasons (including financial ones) I'm not sure I'll be collecting the line. I have Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, so I'm happy with that. At least until other versions of them come out.

[@duckmann5000]

Great Looking action figure

[@jmeyer3927]

Firefly was never a favorite of mine as a kid, so I was a bit relieved to not have to try to look for it at target. But now I kind of want it.

[@baxterstockman2191]

more villains!!!!!!!!! Firefly, StormShadow, And Cobra Commander, Destro, Zaltana, Baroness. so good. my favorites

[@unlimitedpower3157]

Aahh, another figure that will fall under the myth and legend of unobtainable Target exclusives. Still never found the ones from last year...

[@sideswipe1261]

I love this video! I dig your review style, Fwoosh! You seem like a ‘meat & potatoes’ guy, perfect to cover GI Joe! Without this I’d not know where to put the dynamite “Excuse me, sir, ma’am, have you seen any bundles of dynamite sticks recently? I could’ve sworn they were right… … I think I’ve found them! Please pardon my intrusion and enjoy the rest of your evening! I’ll cover your tab! And please do enjoy the soup of the day; just try to be 5 miles away in the next… 56:43…”. I’d also not know where the drone control fit, or that the drone stores on the backpack too! Wish he had a pistol and holster (leg or chest), same with a knife: you don’t want to rely on one gun and a bunch of *BOOM* when wetworks fighting. Just got mine today! Love it! *Note to Collectors*: Target had me signed up for the Baroness and Coil cycle… I never ordered them. Be sure to recheck your preorders there, you might have an item’s cost sucked out of your account that you didn’t want! Could be ONE fluke! Just wanted it out there. Happy hunting! And please visit the humble, No judging, No awards, No pressure He-Man fan art site: **#MOTUdrawingchallenge** / @ MOTUdrawing on Twitter and InstaG! It’s for *everyone* (no sexual submissions), and in our 3rd year!!!

[@arcaneenigma]

Yes! Target and Hasbro please get better. So beyond frustrating.

[@rashardharrison2990]

LOL!!! YOU you crack me up when the Hamburger Head shows up !!! LOL!

[@theoutlawking9123]

Dude, you're swesome, I don't even care about the toys sometimes. I just watch your vids cause you're Funny ASF😁👍

[@Sybato]

I wish Hasbro's other lines had as cool accessories as the GI Joe line, that's the one area where Marvel Legends needs to step up their game

[@LandofMert76]

only way I'll ever get this guy is a custom repaint or rerelease. Hoping for a Walmart retro version. Glad you showed him without the flak vest. Was curious what was under there.

[@tfitzge]

I'm basically planning on selling off the ones I have. Target made collecting this line impossible to enjoy.