GI JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES COBRA TROOPER RETRO CARDBACK REVIEW

[@jaytoigo1027]

The Cobra Island trooper is still one of my favorites. The main line Cobra officer is also a great figure.

[@dgray3771]

The cobra island trooper is my Sergeant for the heavy troopers, while 1 of the regular troopers will keep his armband and lead the troops. The officer will be overall in charge and I got 4 Valks of which 1 has the officer helmet on. She leads them. Totaling my forces to 15. 4 regular infantry, 1 cobra island trooper, 5 retro troopers, 1 officer, 4 valkeries.

[@CambrieFeldt]

​@@dgray3771noice!

[@beauyerks7413]

Agreed the officer is the shit

[@juanky19]

Retro version for me. It triggers more the nostalgic feeling of the original one. I hope they make a female and officer version too, to match the blue. ✌️

[@Cages_Customs]

Great review.👍 Also nice to see I was 100% correct about that being Spirits rifle reused.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks for checking it out, Johnny. As for that rifle, yeah yet another example of them throwing anything in that they feel resembles the original in the cheapest way possible 🙄

[@Cages_Customs]

@SharkEyesToyView yeah, for shame. But on a positive note, I was on the fence about ordering these, but now I think I will get a squad of them and will rearm them with the correct rifles from Gridiron. 👍😎

[@SharkEyesToyView]

You and I know how it's going down 😉

[@Abbotttdesign]

I think that rifle looks great with this retro-same-shit trooper! The only problem imo is the warped, soft plastic! 😡 But a little hate'll take care of that...

[@wutitdojaylew]

I canceled my 4 Retros on preorder and bought 2 additional Classified Infantry at $40 ea instead because I like the modernized update and uniformity in my collection.

[@Sabir_DelNorte]

Yea that classified series of cobra trooper, officer, and infantry bucks were all really nice imo. Retro looks good but still like those classified aesthetics of the prior a bit more.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

And THAT is more than fair. We all have different tastes, wants and likes.

[@enriqueae7532]

I also prefer the Classified version.

[@Abbotttdesign]

Thanks! Now I know I have to reinforce mine before everyone else does!

[@judgejase7583]

I have all the O-Ring 3.75in figs from the when I was collecting through the 80's, and this "Retro" carded Cobra Trooper version hits my sweet spot, since it is closest to the original Cobra Trooper. Same goes for the majority of the Retro Cardback figures (I highly recommmend Scarlett if you just have to buy one). I prefer them over their modern "interpretations". purely from a nostalgically aesthetic viewpoint

[@scottyphillips7799]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. And I waited on the retro scarlet before I bought one. She is the perfect fit in the classified space even though she is retro.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

That Scarlett figure is an A1 example of when they get things completely and utterly right.

[@yeoldegaymer1906]

Scarlet was one of the ones I waited for as well. I really dig allot of the updates of the characters but hers didn't hit like the retro, just iconic.

[@Blitz0065]

The main line blue officer still remains my absolute favorite. Very clean lines and textures, less is more approach. This retro blue looks good, but I have to take points away for the shin guards and forearm (guantlets), since they are a little distracting for me. I'll award him 3rd favorite, without having him in hand. I get they try to differentiate the troopers and officers but...preferences lol Once again, I agree heavily on the issue with the spin -the-wheel weapons choices for a retro character!! Missed the mark. The head articulation is refreshing, looking up. Thanks for the early review!

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hey Blitz, yeah I'm with you on the main line one being my preferred choice. The retro is good, but like Stalker, a little lazy in some respects. Where as Duke and Scarlett were home runs, the latter two not so much. The weapons specifically being that sticking point for me.

[@jarellano1014]

I have few the original but I think I like the Retro more especially face sculpt!!

[@CambrieFeldt]

Another great video. I have 2 cobra officers and live em. Yo Joe!!

[@joebarrett2746]

I have 5 of these figures coming. Can't wait.

[@Toyenhancer]

I love the way this trooper looks. I can’t wait to get my hands on them.. great review buddy as always👍💯🔥🔥🔥

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Cheers brother. I definitely like the OG colour. It's just added another layer to building our Cobra ranks.

[@williamstone1536]

Awesome review, thanks!

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thank you for checking it out, sir.

[@ArkangelMichaelMARS]

great review,great content(per yoosh)..love the channel,nicely done..also,all Australian men sound handsome..

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks for tuning in and the kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying my Aussie-ness haha.

[@chadkinsler9865]

Nice review as always 😎, looking forward to grabbing 2 of these

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks for taking the time, CK. Two is a good number, I settled on three and I'm done.

[@derekholiman-xc8ve]

Good review shark. I like the brighter blue of the retro. Will get at least 3 of these .

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Cheers mate. I wanted to flesh it out as much as possible in a short window of time. I grabbed three also, that's enough for me... for now haha

[@JohnnyB5454]

Another great review 👍🏼

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Cheers, Johnny.

[@popblender]

I like the brighter blue. I like the rank band. I think I like the retro better the more I look at it!

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hey Pop, it's nice solid figure. Minor QC issues and the rifle aside, I'm happy with it. Will be interesting to see what the second one is like when I crack that open tomorrow. Thanks for swinging past, mate.

[@Damackism]

The figure looks solid. It looks like a 6 inch version of the retro 3.75 retro walmart exclusive figure that came out back in 2021.. Thanks for the review!

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Very salient point. It very much so looks like that figure (which I never bought haha). Thanks for tuning in.

[@jaytoigo1027]

I like the blue better on the retro carded figure. Two of these guys would look great on the back of the Has lab Hiss Tank.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Oh yeah they'll pair nicely with both the HISS and Stinger.

[@johnlogan9427]

I prefer the Retro Trooper, but I wish the blue was a better match to the older figures. Especially when it comes to the Cobra Officer and Cobra Valkyries. I was planning to replace my older Troopers with these, but now I don't know. I think they'll be a bit too bright to blend in.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Like I said in the review, the paint deco difference isn't really jarring and you can get away with either one being a distinct Infantry member. For example, you could make a group a mortar unit, so that's why they wear a different shade of blue. Just play around with it ya know.

[@Abbotttdesign]

... Cannon fodder... That's the trooper's platoon. That's why is such a bright blue.

[@jaydebruin7857]

Great review. I can't pick which I like better. I really like the color on the Cobra Island trooper and the updated mask (especially after hating wearing those cloth masks during COVID). However, I like the boot/knee pads in black better and the web gear better. Both still going to be favorites. I'll keep them in different units.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks for tuning in, glad you enjoyed it. Different units is definitely the way to go. Because the retro has the basic webbing, I'm going to use them as the cannon fodder. The CI version will be specialists who are assigned different roles (mortar men, snipers etc) and then send in the Vipers. Good fun to play around with.

[@TerrenceChilds-xz3xu]

Why can't Hasbro just re-release its vintage finger line I would pay a small fortune for it?

[@Sabir_DelNorte]

G’day Mate!! Subbed. Enjoy your reviews and assessments of the retro line and classified line! They’re still skirting “faithful o-ring” retro loadouts for figures who are “retro” seems like they pick and choose what retro versions comes with in terms of loadout. They didn’t short change retro Duke and Scarlett or the older Lady Jaye, Destro, Baroness (though they didn’t retro o-ring her loadout either so much)

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Sabir my brother, what's good? Thank you friend, I appreciate the feedback and kind words. As for these loadouts, it's a similar case to Stalker all over again, just not quite as lazy. The Spirit rifle is a nice piece, but it just doesn't scream Cobra and I'm sure other people will say I'm nitpicking, which is fine. Because I am lol and that's my damn right. I just call it how I see it when I do these reviews and that ain't never gonna change.

[@Sabir_DelNorte]

@@SharkEyesToyView finally about to turn in before my alarm says the equivalent of “G’day Mate!” On me in a few hours 😆 How goes it my brother? Has the D’fly reached the shores of AUS yet? Word is it’s reached the U.S. about the same time as originally announced last yr … they announced it’d be delayed during the early summer/late spring timeframe (the U.S.) due to some lingering concerns with the product itself only to then have it supposedly all resolved in time to meet the originally estimated release timeframe. That figure worries me (retro trooper) wobbling torso and gummy weapons STILL. I hope we don’t see this same general issue with the tiers and accessories of the d’fly

[@madpixie02]

If they were the same blue as the classified, I would buy a couple to place in vehicles, like trouble bubble, in the HISS gunner turret etc. But the difference in color is a real breaker for me. Nice video.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

@@madpixie02 Hey there, thanks for tuning in and the kind words. I was somewhat on the fence with this release, but glad I grabbed three. Way I see it, they can be the front line cannon fodder and the CI release are more specialised troopers.

[@campbellruleV1kiwiGI]

Awesome review bro

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Oh Campbo, you didn't have to bloody go and do that. Thank you, mate. That's very kind of you.

[@campbellruleV1kiwiGI]

@@SharkEyesToyView your doing a great job bro keep up with the awesome work brother

[@Astro319]

I have three of these on order although not all from the same place, so it will be interesting to see when they finally trickle in. Lol. I like the retro blue a bit more than the darker/more muted blue on the older one, mainly because it more invokes the ARAH cartoon look for me. Great review as always, Sharky 🤘🏻

[@SharkEyesToyView]

HA! That's exactly how I rolled the dice. My second one from a different supplier arrives today and waiting on another mob for the third. Three is enough for me. The retro blue is nice, but in a way it's kind of like the Stalker retro where they just throw a new coat of paint on it and roll it out. They will sell bundles of these and I'd like to think the money they make from army builders could be put back into the retro line to accessorise it in a more authentic nature.

[@Astro319]

@@SharkEyesToyView Good call, and yeah, I imagine they will make a killing on these since the first rollout of this "basic necessity" character was less than desirable. 🙄

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yuuuuup. Iconic, nostalgic and not an environmental dependant army builder. Hot cakes, mate.

[@vadoraid2517]

I like the differences, might get 1 or 2. I’m just not into joes like before. Action force has crisp weapons & can hit those poses. Like aiming down a scope. But these joes hit my nostalgic button ! Especially the retro’s. Female trooper next…

[@MoClectic]

Got 5 in the pipeline but I’m still on the fence with the different color blue…will probably also use em as ranking soldiers…that Valkyrie squad is a must have and I believe the rank on the retro is a nod to the Cobra Island trooper…great vid mate ✌🏼

[@SharkEyesToyView]

The blue pops really nice and isn't too jarring. They definitely can be easily interspersed with your existing ranks. Thanks for tuning in and the kind words, sir.

[@Woody_222]

This was a dope review bro , sucks about the problems you have hopefully it’s a one of like u said that would suck if they were all like dat … cuz I bought 17 of these 😬 . Keep doing your thing !!! We watching ✌🏽

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hey brother man, thanks for the kind words. You and I both know how this line be at times. I had another one arrive today from a different stockist, so I'll bust it open tomorrow and see what lies within in. Fingers crossed it was a one off. I shall record my findings haha, so watch this space.

[@Woody_222]

@@SharkEyesToyView Oh yeah we know that we’re glutens for punishment lol &🤞🏽on the next one

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Haha we sure are, bro.

[@waskerbasket9601]

I would’ve preferred that they just take all that extra texturing off the helmet and clothing and take off the greaves and just give him regular jackboots. But I guess that would be too expensive for them

[@robdrabkowski2708]

They could have easily used the Cobra Officer's boots and it would have looked far closer to the original 80s figure, and would have helped to differentiate the figure from the Cassified Cobra Infantry. They already had the tooling!

[@SharkEyesToyView]

The billion dollar company has clearly shown us time again that they looooooove saving money.

[@jaytoigo1027]

Russian rpk. Hasbro needs to tool up correct weapons to go with these retro carded figures. They keep cutting corners. The snow serpent retro card is a perfect example.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

@@jaytoigo1027 RPK! Thank you, my brain failed me for a second there. Agreed on the newly tooled weapons front, Jay. Stop cheating us and cheapening out.

[@beesbattlegrounds]

King Shark back at it!

[@enriqueae7532]

I actually prefer the Classified version. I love the detail.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

I dare say a lot of people will agree with you and you know what, that's cool, because it shows we are spoilt for choice.

[@StoneyHoliday]

I like both. I like the variety of troopers. I am gonna get a second stinger and use a caucasian head on that driver and the driver head on one of the troopers. Just to make them all look different. Maybe one of the extra PP officers.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Head swaps are a lot of fun. I've seen some people use the Python Patrol officer head on the Stinger driver, so that's another option for you. Thanks for checking out the review.

[@tonyak8354]

Mine aren't expected until December. Sick vid.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thx for the kind words, Tony. You never know, they may turn up sooner.

[@Venom-cd7tw]

great review mate!! im still not sure if i should get me some of these brighter blue troopers, because if I do, i'll have to collect every future variant trooper that ends up having that color (valks, officer, other vipers maybe?). And idk if that's sustainable for my wallet haha😅

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks for the kind words. Here's my 2 cents, I think anything will only be figures that existed in the ARAH line. So you likely won't have to worry about Valkyries for example. What you will have to do is practice some self-control hahaha

[@Venom-cd7tw]

@@SharkEyesToyView said no collector ever hahaha! we'll see lol

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hahahahaha

[@alfredodeltoro8500]

Love the review, just a quick question, How can fix the Gumminess of the Accessories ? Hot water could make the trick ?

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hey Alfredo, thx for the kind words and checking out the review. You can run the accessories under some hot water for 30 seconds, straighten the part of the weapon and quickly put it under cold water to set it.

[@alfredodeltoro8500]

@@SharkEyesToyView thanks for answering, gettings from Mexico!

[@SharkEyesToyView]

De nada, amigo.

[@UnhingedJessie]

I really like him, more Cobra troops is always a win to me, but I'm disappointed about the rifle reuse and that he doesn't get the proper SVD.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yup. Right there with you, Jessie. Thanks for checking it out, sir.

[@smyers9052]

If the butterfly isn’t fused you can get this figure to look down the sights nicely

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Some boiling water today should do the trick.

[@90lancaster]

I'll get a few but I do prefer the older Classified Trooper and Infantry. But I don't mind another alternative... these are good toe stand around near a vehicle or ride shotgun in a stinger etc.. Being a slightly lighter blue they go reasonably well with the blue on things like the Range Viper or the Hiss Tank Crew. Maybe they might display OK with the new Retro Viper or a possible Retro Tele-viper longer term. But Like I said I do prefer the older Infantry/Troopers still. The looser chest cover might aid posing a bit though

[@SharkEyesToyView]

You know what they'd really work well as? C.L.A.W pilots.

[@90lancaster]

@@SharkEyesToyView I'm thinking the FANG pilots will be the make equivalents to the female CLAW pilots. Same outfit same basic design just a different body type. I will also say they might work as Pilots for the Trubble Bubble too.. but I do perhaps like a Viper Infantry in them too.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yep good call also.

[@billybutch-es7ch]

Great review

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thank you for watching.

[@wilfredodiaz3445]

Shame that the weapons are still an issue with this line and it sucks that the gridiron back pack didn't fit his peg holes. I do love the blue that they used on him it's very sunbow-isk. Great unboxing and review video as always 👍

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hey Wilfredo, thx for the kind words. I'll crack my second one open tomorrow and see how it goes on the QC front. As for the GS backpack, I'll see if a little finessing can make that work.

[@TheBigBigSean]

Shark Eyes is always first. When he does his review, I know mine aren't far behind.

[@mikes2537]

great review! i quite like the color of the retro one better, wish the joints were a bit smoother. shame about the warpage too

[@ucitymetalhead]

One thing I'll say for this is that the ab crunch is now usable at least. I see they used the officer head.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yep that is indeed very true.

[@ucitymetalhead]

I have a couple on pre order but I don't know if I will get more or not.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

My advice for what it's worth, wait for your pre-order and go from there.

[@Abbotttdesign]

☹️ silly me, I didn't think he would be exactly the same! I shoulda known. What changed? The head sculpt. It looked to me like they were giving this guy smoother attire, like the shirt would be as the one that came with Stalker. That would have a been a nice change pace. The only change of pace it that the blue no longer matches.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yep not many changes at all besides the face sculpt.

[@DownSouthSeven7]

Let the record show that the best Shark on KZbin gets all that shit first! This figure looks good but he's a bit disappointing. In most cases the retros are usually better made than the regular line. I like Spirit's rifle for him and this is one time I think it should be all black. Glad he got the cartoon SMG. I've only got 1 of these ordered and he'll stay in the MIB collection. Great review mate!

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Not quite all haha, but I at least pay for ALL my toys.. unlike those who manipulate their audiences to send them stuff. As for this release, it's not too bad, make for good fill ins for a Cobra shelf.

[@dominiquegreen11]

Firefly PTSD IS REAL😂

[@SharkEyesToyView]

LOL

[@dzsquad1965]

I like the new one even though it's the same,lol but the new face paint reps the white person to even out the soldiers and its brighter

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yep, the diversity of it is a great thing about it.

[@rickgopala7497]

Ae meu menine....😘🍩❤️🇧🇷

[@wayigotitfigured9800]

I think the trooper mold has been suffering from mold degredation. The janky leg didn't seem to be on this one, though.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yeah the legs were solid on this one. Lemme see what happens when I open up another one tomorrow.

[@BillyBoysToys1978]

Hi Adam hope youre doing well. Im jonesin for another review!!😊

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hey Bill, I'll have a review up in the days ahead, but I'm also working on a new segment for the channel. Watch this space.

[@BillyBoysToys1978]

@@SharkEyesToyView sweet! Thank you!!

[@Buff88]

Figure looks good. Only thing the bothers me is the web gear is too big and floppy. Not a snug fit on the figure.

[@spideysnakeeyesoptimusfan]

Is the paint on the eyes cheap? Looks sloppy

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Nah I don't think it looks bad.

[@SameTimeToys]

Man I was waiting for that foot to pop off. Looks like he needs a good old boiling water bath for sure. Guess that’s a problem from the first time around. Would have been nice to get a new mold but alwell

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Mate it was a hairy moment for a few seconds there lol. He'll be going in the action figure hot tub today (or as they are more commonly known, Tupperware containers).

[@SameTimeToys]

@@SharkEyesToyView 😂😂😂

[@mgvillanmp478]

Heat that butterfly joint up and you should be able to loosen it up without breaking the figure

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yup. That's what will be taking place today. Thanks for tuning in.

[@BillyBoysToys1978]

I need one of these troopers. I have 2 officers but i need someone for them to lead.

[@SameTimeToys]

Firefly PTSD hahahahahaha😂 I think I like the retro better. I definitely like the head sculpt better and that’s the only difference between the two besides the gear

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Lol that's a real condition for some. Yeah there's again nothing really new with this retro much like Stalker. People will of course gobble them up tho.

[@SameTimeToys]

@@SharkEyesToyView believe that brother I got 3 coming in December now lol

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hahaha I settled on three also and I'm done now.

[@davidr8389]

Great review. It is a shame the same qc issues keep popping up.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks, Dave. I guess it's just going to persist at this point.

[@denverty6952]

I don't understand the rank bands. The Officers have 2 inverted chevrons, the Cobra Island has 1 inverted chevron while this guy has 3 inverted chevrons. Does this make him a rank higher than the Cobra Island guy but lower than the Officers?

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Who knows! Perhaps the factory has them the wrong way around or perhaps it's just made up silly nonsense. It's a good question for Lenny and the brand team.

[@dzsquad1965]

Was he made from the 1wave parts bin? He has pinned joints,come on hasblow,he looks good but they could of did way better on their end goid video though bro

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yeah it's a tad lazy in that department, but you know how the re-use be. Thanks for tuning in once again good sir.

[@ghostman5620]

strive to get those sinuses looked at.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Ok so a couple things. 1. It was Winter here. 2. I've just walked two dogs in the cold prior to filming. 3. Strive to be a better human on the internet.

[@westcoastavengers1]

Let us know if your second figure has the same issues.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Watch this space.

[@felixmcbroom4521]

Noice

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Noiiiiiiiiiice.

[@TheWickedOne5150]

Load out on the first color on the second.

[@viktorkarrillo7343]

So wait are cobra soldiers actually people or are they clones of couple of soldiers ?

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Goof question. In the cartoons and Marvel comics, the assorted Cobra Infantry and Vipers have been human.

[@TheBigBigSean]

Pins? Still?

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yeah old figure buck my guy. A shame hey.

[@DollyJack]

Lee William Hernandez Christopher Lopez Lisa

[@shovelchop81bikeralex52]

RPK with a drum mag,

[@SharkEyesToyView]

That's the one! Had a brain fart at the time. Thanks for weighing in and checking out the review.

[@shovelchop81bikeralex52]

@@SharkEyesToyView I enjoyed the review! Prefer the updated version myself as I like a new spin on nostalgic things, as for smaller figures I have all the Sigma 6 figures 8" and that's a very stylised line, I guess it's the product designer in me! ;-)

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yep I'm with you on the updated front. In fact, I wish the Classified line design team would lean more into that when it comes to the main line releases.

[@shovelchop81bikeralex52]

@@SharkEyesToyView They tried but it backfired on them, remember the first line with the metal accented armour etc..? The collectors hated it, most of them just want what they had as kids but bigger. No imagination or appreciation for modernization, hence the Retro Carded line but at least we're getting the others too!

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Oh yeah I've been there from the start and watched that all unravel and subsequent course correct. "No imagination or appreciation for modernisation" that about sums it. I'm just glad Lenny & Co still aren't afraid to take some gambles (see: upcoming Raptor for example) and bring things future forward. There is room for meshing the past and present.

[@selendrithtiras8659]

Prefer first release, darker colour same as infantry and officials.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yep something about those first releases that I prefer more so also. Thanks for checking out the vid.

[@badwolfcustomairbrushingde1432]

Retro cards reference colour of original release carded oring figures. Not as much comic or cartoon per se.

[@imbiscarra73]

The figure has a frozen shoulder 😂

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Lol you must be new to the line.

[@cookingwitherik101]

I like him but he doesn't match at all. He's also sold out everywhere so I probably won't get him.

[@marcioeduardosantosedu1511]

A hasbro nao tem capricho com a fabricacao dos bonecos .

[@seancallaghan5704]

A bit of hate will fix that.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hahaha I try not to hate my figs, but some heat will do the trick 😉

[@podcastfromthepit3132]

Great review

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thx Casey you ripper of a bloke.