GI Joe Classified | Firefly (V2) | Action Figure Review

Welcome to the latest MoDXtra: Games & Collectibles action figure review. In this instalment we're taking a look at the new G.I. Classified Series Firefly figure.
This is the second Firefly Hasbro has produced for the GI Joe Classified Series line. The first Firefly was part of the Cobra Island sub-line, so I've just been referring to this one as "version 2." I never owned the Cobra Island edition (That guy was hella difficult to get a hold of here in the UK!), so I'm psyched to have this one come along. AND, its a nostalgic, retro looking Firefly too, just like I used to see in the comics.
This is a THOROUGH review. It will involve a brief unboxing of Firefly, an overall view of the figure, and then some detailed thoughts around his aesthetic, articulation, and accessories. (My action figure review Triple A's LOL) Is this Firefly a bit goofy and "fortnite-y"? How good is the accessory selection? Are the night-vision goggles mis-shapen? All the most important questions answered...
Its exciting to have a continued focus on GI Joe Classified on the channel, and its my hope that if you've been thinking of picking up a Firefly of your own my thorough review will help you make your decision. (Y'know, if you can find one at a reasonable price anywhere!)
COBRAAAAAAAAAA!
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[@flaffel57]

My first comment didn’t post.. (I probably goofed with fat fingers on my phone!) great review… I use heat and Liberty Oil from Amazon… FWOOSH approved. Looking forward to Lowlight!

[@MoDXtraGC]

Low-Light review will be going live tomorrow man, I've got all the footage, just need to finish up the editing. I goof ALL the time typing on my phone - normally when I'm writing a professional work-related e-mail LOL

[@feuergeist826]

He definitely looks like the sneaky saboteur he is supposed to be. I have the Cobra Island version, but this one to me fits the character more. Great review as always!

[@MoDXtraGC]

Thanks feuergeist. :) I don't have the Cobra island edition, but from what I know of it I'm glad this new version has come along - I feel he's better suited to what I'm looking for from my Classified Joes. :)

[@aaronscott5882]

A first-rate review of Firefly and his awesome accessories! 🔥🪰

[@MoDXtraGC]

Thanks Aaron. Appreciate you taking the time to watch & comment. Great to see you around here again! :)

[@aaronscott5882]

@@MoDXtraGC You're doing awesome work! 👍

[@spideysnakeeyesoptimusfan]

This is the best review of this fig I've seen so far. I like your review style. When people pick up the figure & move it around, it's hard to get a solid look at the figure. I like how you let him stand, & just point at it. THEN, move him around after. Great background, lighting too.

[@MoDXtraGC]

That's great - thanks for the feedback. Really helps to have the specific notes. I'm so happy you liked it :)

[@shovelchop81bikeralex52]

Air rifle or pure (no alcohol) silicone oil will sort your joints out mate, been using it for years on anything plastic or rubber, won't hurt the paint and increases longevity in the polymers too.

[@MoDXtraGC]

Cheers. I'll check it out and give it a go. I appreciate the advice :)

[@mathrik]

I had a good belly laugh with the arrested development bit 😆 Looking forward to finally getting my hands on Firefly since I missed out on the Cobra Island version. Will make a good foil for Tripwire.

[@MoDXtraGC]

To quote @Charlockprime - the "booby" traps LOL :) I'm so juvenile... ;)

[@dmaa88]

Here, here.

[@jesusfernandez974]

Now this is a better Firefly, great review 👍.

[@MoDXtraGC]

Thanks Jesus. He's awesome. Been having fun with him. I don't have the Cobra island edition to compare, but my sense is that he's pipped at the post a bit by this one. :)

[@Snowmation]

Congrats on reaching 1000 subscribers! Here's to 2000!

[@MoDXtraGC]

Thanks Snowmation! I'm over the moon. It's folks like you that got me there as well - so massive grateful thanks to you man 💖

[@Snowmation]

@@MoDXtraGC :D

[@colonel_angus]

Chris, another great, chuckle filled review! How do more people not know about your channel? Very entertaining! Now that you say it, I can see how this would fit in with Fortnite. But it’s what his classic figure looked like. He’s a saboteur, he needs to be stealthy. Fleet afoot. Which is one of my issues with v1. That huge Kevlar vest he came with was more suited for Tripwire, not a sneaky bastard like Firefly. Love the videos Chris, keep them coming

[@MoDXtraGC]

Thanks Colonel! I think (as you have pointed out before) the video length is a bit of a turn off. BUT, I appreciate the sentiment ;) I agree wholeheartedly about the Firefly sneaky saboteur vibe too - he's been fun to pose up and see how I can communicate the sneakiness. I was doing a One Minute Showcase short with him just last night - you'll have to take a look and let me know if I succeeded...

[@charlockprime]

I'm still deciding which version I like better, as a whole. I think I'm going to end up with an amalgamation of the two, when all is said and done. I'm really interested to see how the Cobra Island head looks on this new body. I have a couple of design nitpicks of my own, but nothing I won't be able to touch up, once I get this new version in hand. I'm not regretting the pre-order, at least. 😆

[@MoDXtraGC]

I think if I had the first one I'd be swapping a few bits around in the accessory selection for sure. I always liked the classic-look dynamite and the drone with the Cobra Island one. :)

[@wilfredodiaz8743]

😂 Like a Diplomatic pouch 😅😅😅 the new Firefly figure 🎉looks cool and now that we've gotten him, it should quiet the fan boys that complaint about the first version we got of him . Can't wait to get him and add him to my collection... I think that I will add oil if my figure comes with frozen joints if the heat treatment doesn't work. Great job as always with your unboxing and review video Chris 👍👏

[@MoDXtraGC]

Definitely get the oil on them dude - I've had a run now of figures that are crunchy AF in the elbows and knees. To quote myself "anxiety inducing" when they first come out of the box. Thanks for being a great regular around these parts man - I always appreciate your comments. Did you see I made 1K subs this week? 🎉 I'm so grateful to folks like you that got me there. You're the best!

[@wilfredodiaz8743]

@@MoDXtraGC Congratulations buddy 👍👍👍

[@bobbywold2311]

You guys are lucky to get all your figures out early. By chance are you going to do another video on Easter eggs on the artwork? because I don't understand the hot dog stand in the background on Firefly's box.

[@MoDXtraGC]

Bobby - have you been peeking at my notebook? LOL I am indeed working on a new Easter Egg video, but they take a bit longer to put together & edit etc, so it won't turn up for a little while yet. I've got 5 figures on the list since the last one. Although - I'll confess - the Firefly is taking a bit of research. I *think* this is a Six Sigma reference, but I need to get some re-watching done to be sure... :)

[@dmaa88]

Cool detail about the gun, that's a real SMG, the Demro XF-7 Wasp, and it was the weapon that OG beach came with, so you can give Firefly a diff SMG, and give Beachead his OG weapon, which looks a heck of a lot better than the horrible Nerf gun it came with.

[@MoDXtraGC]

Thanks for sharing dmaa88. I always appreciate when folks help me out with the gaps in my knowledge around the firearms stuff. Cheers for watching and taking the time to comment man 😃🤘

[@dmaa88]

@@MoDXtraGC Always a pleasure bud.

[@krenwregget7667]

I thought that was Beachheads gun! I had the original Firefly and that was not the SMG he came with. I actually had the 12" Sideshow Collectibles version as well and loved the guns he came with.

[@dsanchez9703]

I was hoping for a more updated firefly figure, this kind of looks more retro than updated. I hope hasbro does a more modern firefly or it might just be the mask

[@MoDXtraGC]

I would agree with that. He's def giving the vintage/nostalgia vibes with a wee bit of a modern Classified twist. That's all good for me (I used to have the Action Force version of Firefly that this draws HEAVY inspiration from) but I can totally see how there's opportunity to update him even just a touch more. :)

[@dsanchez9703]

@@MoDXtraGC 💯👍

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

This is the Firefly I wanted. The Cobra Island is nice, but the bulky vest gets in the way of articulation.

[@MoDXtraGC]

I'm having loads of fun. Love playing with my sneaky saboteur Firefly with the better scope for articulation. Def come back around when you pick one up and let me know how you get on with him once you have one in hand :)

[@privateprivate31337]

Realized what looked off about this. It's missing additional paint decos such as white in the camo

[@MoDXtraGC]

Hmmm. I hadn't really noticed that myself, but interesting nonetheless. Thanks for sharing your perspective - I appreciate you taking the time to comment. :)

[@privateprivate31337]

Yea it just looked very Fortnitey to me, whereas the original didn't. It's the paint apps that made the difference. Thanks for the awesome review.@@MoDXtraGC

[@robertwantland646]

Great video! I'm going open all my Joe's when my HISS arrives. Will shock oil help with those knees?

[@MoDXtraGC]

I haven't tried the shock oil, but the heating has had limited success so I'd give it a try.

[@flaffel57]

BTW: thoughts on the new NF Wolf Spider figure? I heard he was created to be a NF troop builder.. then he turned out so cool they gave him a Codename. IMO figure cool… Falcon gear for him is meh. (Accessory pack needed). But how do you feel about Hasbro creating “New” Joe Characters? (stick to old or trickle in new here or there?)

[@MoDXtraGC]

I'm a bit divided on him to be honest. Sometimes I kinda like him, sometimes I kinda don't. I've got reservations about the extent of the re-use, but that helmet paint app and insignia do look interesting.

[@Pensive_Melancholy_]

Firefly was made 40 years ago. He doesn’t look anything like Fortnite. Fortnite copied GIJOE.

[@MoDXtraGC]

Fair point. I can't argue with your logic at all there.

[@ComicsyCafe]

I think they actually did, some of the game developers mentioned that they get inspiration from GIJOE. Theres even a character that looks like ShockWave

[@charlockprime]

Just like Shooter, this version of Firefly definitely has very Fortnite-y feel to it. The Cobra Island version was far less cartoonish in design.