GI JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES RETRO BEACH HEAD REVIEW

Well if you're reading this, you clearly have good taste in both action figures and Joe characters. Beach Head has always been a fan fave, so does this release measure up? Watch and find out.
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[@usuck1883]

Cool! Now we need a retro Flint and Major Bludd…

[@SharkEyesToyView]

All in due time....

[@scottblanco5991]

Definitely need those 2! Missing from my collection

[@CanadianPale]

This line is so schizophrenic in its design ethos. One the one hand you have figures like Bazooka who's basically a note-for-note recreation of the original figure, and on the other, you have figures like Airborne or Rock 'n Roll who get saddled with a bunch of design changes intended to "modernize" them to the extent that they then have to go back and release "retro" versions of the same figures.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

You are not wrong with that assessment. I think you can put that down to them changing course at different times due to collector feedback, as well as them having more budget funds to play with as the popularity of the line grew.

[@CanadianPale]

@@SharkEyesToyView I'm sure that that's part of it but I wonder if there isn't also some kind of internal conflict on the design team with someone trying to retain elements of the aesthetic from the G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout game (which the first few waves of figures were the product of) and others pushing back for a more purely vintage look. I'm not sure how else to explain why the silly "Joe-Pro" device that every single Joe in the first few waves (except Snake Eyes) had sculpted onto his gear somewhere keeps coming back like some kind of rash on every third or fourth figure...

[@daquest100]

The definitive beach head.

[@shommershabbots9862]

They did the first beachhead dirty with that nerf gun.

[@loganholmberg2295]

and the arnour around his ankles that make the joint useless.

[@shommershabbots9862]

@@loganholmberg2295 the shin armor is garbage and the person who designed it was on crack.

[@MaximumWarp2099]

You’re the first review for this figure. Looks nice. It is a lot of straight reuse but I like the Stalker buck.

[@beesbattlegrounds]

Let's Go! I do wish the vest was slightly slimmer to give him a more agile look

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yeah brother it's a bit clunky. It's also well time for removable vests for crying out loud.

[@smyers9052]

Hopefully we get a Resolute version eventually...

[@CanadianPale]

it's a definite improvement on the vest from the first figure.

[@Astro319]

I missed ol' Bitch Head first time because I wasn't really into the line then. I might prefer the more muted/faded green color on the old one, but am still looking forward to getting the retro one at least so I can complete my lineup of Joe "bosses" 😄 Great to see a new vid from ya, Sharky. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SharkEyesToyView]

From a purist Joe collector standpoint, he's essential. The good thing now is, we have two versions, two mission options. Hopefully the next one they lean into his PoC version, that's a fave of mine. Thanks as always, mate. It's always nice to have new shiny things to talk about haha.

[@ultracarterzilla6939]

@@SharkEyesToyView the Pursuit of Cobra Beachhead figure is one of my favorite Beachhead figures as he looks bad ass and geared up for anything and if we ever get that look for Beachhead in Classified, I sure as well would give him the 1:12 scale AA-12 Shotgun as I display my Pursuit of Cobra Beachhead figure with the 1:18 scale AA-12 Shotgun from Marauders Gun Runners.

[@M27ha]

You can clip the grenades to the strap on the satchel charge.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Ahhhh that makes sense, not practical for outdoor photography tho haha

[@M27ha]

@@SharkEyesToyView they sometimes don't do a great job of making all the accessories fit together.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

@@M27ha No lies detected. Sometimes stuff is just thrown in for good measure.

[@M27ha]

@@SharkEyesToyView I guess it's better than getting too few accessories or none at all. I give Hasbro credit for trying.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

@@M27ha Absolutely.

[@killaking2880]

been watching a while , you gettin stuff early always helped me when hasbro decides to push up my preorders to not fuck up my bills, i subbed today!!! thank you for all the heads up and hard work for us in the U.S that need a heads up a billion dollar company forgets to

[@SharkEyesToyView]

My man, you are most welcome. This is easily one of the most humbling pieces of feedback I've received and I'm glad what I'm doing is helping out in that sense. I truly appreciate the sentiment and will keep you up to date as much as I humanly can.

[@cheferikthurman]

Awesome review Shark! I was hoping this figure would be sick and boy does it look that way. I only hope they send him this way.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Cheers, mate. You'll surely get him soon through one of the retailers.

[@treasuresfortrigger915]

Nice one mate. Beachhead has always been my #2 Joe, this is the Beachhead Classified fig I want 🤩

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Mate if you need one, let me know. Happy to sort it out for you.

[@Lukeandrewscarnivore]

The most uninterested review of a great figure I’ve ever seen. And I love it mate. 😂

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Haha I can put that down to a couple of things. Firstly, doing the review after a 10 hour work and the digesting of my dinner lol. Secondly, I can't get overly jazzed about something that is essentially a carbon copy. I love how you noticed that though lol

[@musicandactionfigures]

What a great solid figure! A fitting homage to the original 3.75 figure which I also had back in the day. Gotta have this one since he is my most favorite "joe" of all-time! Thanks for sharing it to us. 🍺

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yep, he's a retro done right . Thanks for tuning in.

[@alekhidell4925]

Subbed broski! Like what you're doing over here and yeah... CHEERS! Considering the hell I went through the first time around for Cobra Island Beach Head I'm ready for an easier go.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hey Alek, thanks brother and also for the kind words. Yeah hopefully he's a heckuva lot easier for yourself and others to obtain. Will also be interesting to see if this release drives the value of the CI release higher.

[@jasonatreides2542]

I think if they have similar size I would most likely combine the classified and classified retro together. Thanks for the great review!

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Oh yeah you could definitely do that. Thanks, Jason. Appreciate the kind words and you checking it out.

[@20tawon]

Bada bing Bada boom nice review!

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks for checking it out. 🙏🏻

[@therabbitsdencollectibles439]

A lot of head is always good 😊 awesome review my dude you got a sub

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hahaha you da man, mate. Cheers.

[@pipecito2112YYZcol]

Now I want that BH!!! thanks for sharing

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Np thanks for tuning in.

[@athos1029]

If you have Airborne you could swap out the smg he comes with and give it to Beach Head to make it accurate. You've got to swap the Crimson Guards Rifle to Airborne to make that more accurate.

[@f-150yeti2]

The square suppressor is more modern appropriate 👌🏻

[@f-150yeti2]

The reuse, when you think about it, is more realistic. Commando types (Snake Eyes, Stalker, Beach Head, etc) and soldiers (Grunt, Steel Brigade, Vipers) would all have standard loadouts so satchel charges, grenades, knives and so on should match with the exception of personalized color choices.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yep that is a very realistic way of looking at it.

[@campbellrule5728]

Finally beach head is back to being a badass!!

[@aznsketcher]

Damn, cant wait to see this guy in the stores. Def must for me. Great review.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@tonys_figs]

Great review brother, cant wait for mine ❤❤❤

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks, legend. I think you'll dig him, but that weapon has gots to go lol

[@IndianToyCollector]

great video as always :) He looks very similar to the vintage fig!

[@SharkEyesToyView]

That's the whole entire point, Prav.

[@SameTimeToys]

Kick ass man thanks for showing these figs off

[@SharkEyesToyView]

My pleasure, mate. Thanks for checking out the content.

[@SameTimeToys]

@@SharkEyesToyView any time brother anytime

[@MrCIAD]

Awesome stuff as always, my friend. Good looking figure. I may actually have to add this one to the ranks, unless I get lucky and they drop a con style Tiger Force version.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks as always, champion. I'd love a PoC version of old wafty Wayne.

[@MrCIAD]

@@SharkEyesToyView Bro, a whole PoC style line up of classified figures may get me to finally stop being flakey and jump in on the scale.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Well Lenny has said they are dipping into all the previous lines, we got Shadow Tracker already so nothing is off the table.

[@billierenfro705]

Good review! I can’t wait to get mine here. I don’t really like the first Classified Beach Head and so I was so excited when they announced they were making the Retro version since he’s one of my very favorite original Joes. I just really, really like the color scheme better on the Retro version but I agree with you, I don’t love the gun he came with, they could’ve done better for sure on that. I like his other accessories though.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hey Billie, thanks for checking out the review. Is it the worst gun in the line? Probably not, but we've seen it used three times now I think.

[@billierenfro705]

@@SharkEyesToyView yeah they need to switch certain things up. I don’t mind “re-use” but maybe they could throw some new guns, etc our way a little more often

[@mikerea4961]

I think Beachhead is in my top 4 G.I. Joe characters. Pre-ordered him, can't wait to get him.

[@caseyjonessnr1200]

Excellent video and review of a great figure.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks Casey, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Breadfan89]

Man, those weapons with the 1st Beachhead were such dog 💩

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Like I said in the video, we've sure come a long way in 3 or so years.

[@chrisrambo8307]

Mine comes Friday I cannot wait. Definitely my fav Joe of all time. I remember the first one at target came out and there was 4 of them at my target and i was the 3rd guy in line 😅

[@raypaz2947]

Nice!

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

good review bro ah man, I love the beret on him, I m tempted more! oh, it s only class hein, ok great that you re efficient, we ve seen the packaging details before on with the mission oh yeah, he s good, looks pro, in business, snake infestation that is I have to pass, as I m going 82 - 83 Duke - Nunchuk I really want to keep my Joe team around - under 20 agents space, but I want to 'know' them better, use each more also I go for an 80% green colour code look I hope I won t regret Beach, he d fit right in I much prefer this colour, he s better than ever mmm, the grenades are pretty cool! it s great that the bow is now usable, climb walls, no doubt... I prefer many factions to big teams, around 20 - 30 agents each no sub teams... bought pyth vipers bats by default, nothing else... good comparison with classified yep, the colours are more cartoony, but, he shines more the weapons I had no breaks, but I just pose them in dios some have warped a bit, nothing too bad, I can t say it s an issue also, reuse, I like uniforms... I loooved the 82 reuse, it makes them look like a team to me hey, if it makes them cheaper in Canada $33 - 45 + tax I m all for it. if they just stop making lines about tv series, sw, marvel movies, they ll lose less money and then maybe they can drop prices to affordable here. posing and more comparisons would complete this video better it s great you do it with past versions, a def + others won t do but... how about seeing him giving orders to Rock n roll, or grunt he must look fab next to grunt and nunchuk, or gung ho what mission do you see him go? with who? ending the video with a punch, panache Australia hein? ok, Quebec French Canadian here bro see you on the Ukraine or Chinese battlefield soon! ha, ha we re brothers in arms by alliance! so now you know... good show bro

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thank you as always my fellow member of the Commonwealth 🫡

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

@@SharkEyesToyView remember that French, English, we re Celtics brothers, every time you express ideas, it s familiar to me, and I know you feel the same my bro. we re the north men... always and forever. hey, did you know about the CLASSIFIED terrordrome? rolling thunder? Destro demon? all 1/12 3 D printed, here on u tube! bro, ask permission to post this news front page of your channel, it s awesome stuff to bring new fans! make it flash news report, something that hits! it s a sure thing they ll accept for publicity and pride of their art! and... it s great for the community, as you re not an 'incell' now, you re an artist! very different! we re getting there bro, I have dios, and it s all forms of art, not lonely losers. this elevates us all, go for it bro! and good luck in your mission!

[@PLASTICYANK]

This figure is such a huge improvement over Classified #10 it's almost funny, but that said, I do have a few "if I ruled the world" nitpicks: 1 - better-scaled primary weapon; 2 - new headsculpt (nothing inherently wrong with the current one but it's a little on the small side by the current standards of the line and the original BH figure was known for having a pretty sizeable noggin); 3 - swap the lower legs and feet with Airborne to replicate the look of how the original figure had his trousers bloused over his boots at almost ankle-level (not a huge issue, since the original card artwork depicted a more normal boot-to-trouser ratio).

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Some quality suggestions presented there. Well said and thanks for checking out the video.

[@comicbookbin]

Thank you for the review. I'm still not going to get the retro Beach Head, since I have the original one, but this helped me clear up my decision. It's a nice figure for sure, but I'm not enough of a Beach Head fan to want two of them. I'm glad that it seems that the head was reused.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

You are most welcome and I'm glad the review served you well in that sense, because it's definitely a valid way of looking at it.

[@coris3436]

He looks great.

[@ghostman5620]

Stands saved me from quitting the line. Small disc stands from Amazon. The one thing holding me back on this figure... Effin green firearms. That shit passed when I was 12yrs old.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

In order to prevent any shelf dives, some figures in the line really require a stand. As for the green weapons, yeah it's just not needed.

[@JustinBrooks-jx9qv]

This is such a cool figure

[@antonioglascoe3063]

That pistol comes with Sgt. Stalker for sure. The suppressor is a silencerCo Osprey .45 suppressor. A very unique one in my opinion with the rectangular look.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks for watching and also for the intel, Antonio.

[@aaronscott5882]

A first-rate, thorough review!

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks for the kind words, Aaron.

[@aaronscott5882]

@@SharkEyesToyView Great work! 👍

[@jasonpetrini7411]

YESSSSSS. bout damn time.

[@bryanheinrich371]

Great review! I have mixed feelings either way this figure. Probably my favorite in the o ring days. But I have found that my fav o rings have not given me the “feels” when they have done the retro classified version of same figure. I am still looking forward to getting him in hand though Keep up the great work!!

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hey Bryan, thanks for the kind words. I completely see where you're coming from and I think it's somewhat because we know what we're getting pretty much. So when we bust a retro open, it's kind of anti-climatic. There are a couple of exceptions, Scarlett is a vast improvement over her v1 for example.

[@bryanheinrich371]

For sure!

[@CanadianPale]

Can't believe the vintage XF-7 Wasp SMG is almost as big as the one they tooled up for the twelfth-scale figure...🤣

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hahaha yeah that crossed my mind while I was doing the vid. Thanks for the reminder of the name of the weapon.

[@CanadianPale]

@@SharkEyesToyView no problem. 😎

[@Spongemonkey26]

Odd they did his magazines in the classic gray, but still did the weapon in green...

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Agreed that was an odd decision. A full grey weapon would add some contrast to the figure... like the original did.

[@smyers9052]

Lovely figure. Crazy thing is that while the secondary does restrict, I bet without those two giant pockets on the belt you could get better than expected range. I would've liked to see those either moved, smaller, or omitted to prevent that issue wile remaining mostly true to the OG. And also, with you -- first Classified Beachhead was awesome.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

That's likely a very accurate assessment. You know what else would be cool? Removable vests.

[@smyers9052]

@@SharkEyesToyView Definitely

[@Blitz0065]

I don't have a Beach Head yet, but he's growing on me. I did order this new one though.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Well I hope you enjoy it when you get a hold of him.

[@raymurphygijaf]

Another great review! The figure itself looks great, shame about the missteps on the accessories, so close to being a perfect figure.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Bless ya, mate. Yeah it's easy to get why they do what they do with the re-use, but it does leave one a little underwhelmed. At least get his primary weapon right.

[@user-ge7pu8ve4k]

1 OF THE BEST OF THE BEST!!! SOOOOO VERY COOOOL!!!! THANK YOU 4 SHARING!!!!!❤😂🙏🫶👍🤙❤😂"YO JOE!!!!!!"❤😂

[@SharkEyesToyView]

You're most welcome. Thank you for checking it out.

[@jamaalj.gilbert9668]

Man I love beachhead, my favorite other than snakeeyes

[@davidr8389]

Great review.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Thanks so much, David. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@loganholmberg2295]

double barrets equals double the fun lol

[@SharkEyesToyView]

lol there's a joke about two French girls waiting to happen.

[@patrickedwards166]

I wished they had of re-used his arms from the cobra Island version.

[@xXghostrider29]

I never knew that about the beret on the shoulder. Awesome but Rangers wore Black berets before the Army got weird

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Now you know and knowing.. nah you know the rest 😉

[@christhornton8219]

Good figure, but I’m leaning towards the Cobra Island version. I’ve done some weapons swaps and it definitely improves it.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yep! I too have done the same with the CI version. Thank God for the third party bullet farmers haha

[@martinpoirier1254]

Can you clip the grenades to the satchel's strap?

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Yep you can. I didn't however.

[@michaeldajose8824]

Looks so good! I am hoping for a Nightforce repaint. Not a fan of the rifle he came with though.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

The SMG is a let down, but an easy switch.

[@michaeldajose8824]

@@SharkEyesToyView I agree, while it doesn't match the magazines I think the extra rifle with Alley Viper will work. Else, there's always GI studios and Valaverse.

[@decadentdave]

This is the Beach Head I wanted from the start. Never liked the Cobra Island version.

[@lokiwartooth1138]

Dude so jelly

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hang tough, sir. He should be headed your way very soon.

[@LosMSR]

I like the new one, the old one is way too expensive, and with pins.

[@jontuell5338]

Since u don't like that SnakeEyes retro, why dontcha have a giveaway for it. He's bloody tough to find in the wild here in America.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hahaha I never said I didn't like him. I just wanted to keep him on card because he's pristine, unlike a lot of those wavy easily damaged cards.

[@pixelsncreatures]

I had no idea that was his berret.. I thought it was a snot rag because of the dry climates

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hahaha and now you know and knowing... ah you know the rest 😉

[@dzsquad1965]

Dude looking good brother,hay by the way would u be willing to sell me the commando fig u have on the stand ?? Please 🙏🙏 lol

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Hey DZ, thanks for checking it out. Keen eyes you have there and unfortunately Arnie ain't leaving the building I'm afraid.

[@MayumiC-chan9377]

me and my husband hated the way some of the Gi Joe classified received unrealistic nerf guns rather than real world military weapons. Thank Valaverse for the weapons kits of course i like the female sculptures of Gi Joe classified. I just don’t see valaverse females as feminine enough

[@90lancaster]

They could have picked that lighter brown so they can pick a different shade for other future repaints. The Tiger Force Beachhead has quite dark trouser Version 4.5.7.9 & 10 all have quite a light brown though. 1,11,12,14 & are darker and The 2014 Version 17 seems the closest to the Retro Classified one. Though deco wise this new one does have the camo painted on the knees unlike Version 17. Version 17 is kinda nice though as he also has climbing gear which is a nice addition to the design. Version 6 (Nightforce) is quite nice too I also really like the version 13 one which is a mostly black one with green gear and green pants I can see us getting Night Force or Tigerforce before lone for this guy though I like when they tinker with the design on he Night Force releases I think it adds visual interest. So if they gave Night Force Beachhead some of Alpine's climbing gear that would be cool.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Wow Lancaster, a lot to unpack here and you've definitely thought about this haha. Maybe you should have reviewed it lol. Thanks for the well thought out response, sir.

[@Evabub]

Retro Beach Head design matches up with the original action. The cobra island version looks so odd especially those shin guard and clutter armor and god awful nerf guns he comes with. The retro Beach Head figure is a lot better IMO. I only wished that the designers of retro versions painted his Submachine gun and knife handle black instead of the "fake" toy green color.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Being a retro, they should have gone with the traditional grey paint deco for his SMG.

[@loganholmberg2295]

If it wasnt for the aeful armour around his ankles on the first figure I wouldn't look at this one. Now I'm bloody torn.....over ankles...hasbro sucks lately.

[@wayigotitfigured9800]

Just like with Retro Snake Eyes you clip the grenades onto the satchel charge.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Somebody else mentioned that to me on FB and thanks for letting me know, it just makes me wonder how easily they'll get lost.

[@wayigotitfigured9800]

@@SharkEyesToyView Mine are definitely not lost, but i don;t always know where they are LOL.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

😂😂😂

[@dewapd1169]

The gun is a Demro WASP.

[@tomwebb9574]

Firefly version 1 head

[@btpingel]

its nice if you missed the other one

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Absolutely

[@TheFactorySealedCollector.]

They never get these G.I. Joe class fight series retro series ones in my city

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Sorry to hear that, man. Have you got a reliable e-tailer you can use?

[@TheFactorySealedCollector.]

@@SharkEyesToyView GameStop.

[@westcoastavengers1]

Does this Beachhead Retro decrease the value of the Cobra Island Beachhead?

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Good question. If anything, I dare say it increases it. Simply because that's the first in the line and also due to the somewhat scarce nature of that release. With that said, how widespread this new release will be will be interesting to watch.

[@oddish3022]

bro its a military figure those pouches have a purpose, real life loadouts and kits consists of many pouches cx

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Correct, I was simply commenting on them and making a light hearted joke at Rob Liefeld's expense.

[@beauyerks7413]

Mother funker.....these bitches sold out so fast at preorder.... Anybody know wher i could get them 9n after market for not an insane mark up?......or do i have to just wait for hasbrow to restock.

[@SharkEyesToyView]

Are you located in Australia?

[@Evabub]

Walmart has them in stock, just preordered mine yesterday