GI Joe Classified Series Rips Thru SDCC 2023

[@mworrelljr]

The Gi Joe team is holding my bank account for ransom.

[@Stygian360]

Same...and I love it

[@radarlovedr]

Brah. Me too.

[@CalSandersLive]

😂 that part!

[@jasonesler2716]

Lol

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

The joe team is KILLING IT. I spoke at length with Lenny and he seems to be a genuinely good dude with emotional investment in the line.

[@TAKTAK_Toys]

The Vamp and Clutch look fantastic and the extra head to army build them! Between this And the Valaverse Action Force Vanguard it’s a fantastic time to be a vehicle collector let alone Action Figure collector!

[@pdr_actionfigures81]

Hawk, Shockwave and the Dreadnoks were my favourite reveals, I agree Gi Joe and Action Force compliment each other very well.

[@melving2564]

That's what I'm getting!!!!

[@Mvargo97]

The Gi Joe team has really been showing some amazing things lately. One of the few positives Hasbro has been putting out there lately. Really a great time to be a 1:12 military collector. Love the shockwave and am really hoping duke and Scarlett are massive improvements over the wave 1

[@lesliepark728]

Same. I can't wait to see duke the retro inspired duke, I will probably hold off on scarlet, unless she's redecorated as Quarrel, the first release is adequate IMO.

[@TheGlaiveOfKrull]

I am excited for the Dreadnoks but really excited for Hawk. He was my first Joe I ever bought. I remember going into a variety type store and seeing him. My other choices were Big Boa and Croc Master. But Hawk beat them by a mile to my eyes. I used my allowance money from helping my dad chop and stack wood for the upcoming winter. Good memories that I will relive when I get this figure!

[@JohnHood]

I haven't been this excited about G.I. Joe since Action Force! 🔥

[@GIDOJO]

At this point I’m only concerned with 12” Gijoe, but I’m glad to see you have a positive attitude towards this line. If Tony is happy with it, they must be doing good 👌🏻

[@frostmirage7878]

It’s the Dreadnoks for me all the way, plus the announcement of Torch. Can’t wait to see what they do with Gnawgahyde, Thrasher & Road Pig and let’s not forget 🙉 🔧!!! Other than that Mutt & Junkyard were a huge surprise! The Classified team is running on all four cylinders and combining them with Action Force and other 1/12 creators it’s just an insane time to be a collector 💪🏼👏🏼💯

[@skewraider]

Awesome recap of awesome reveals. Pressure produces diamonds and competition forces improved products. Jinx is the one I'm also looking forward to along with the Retro Scarlett. Shockwave was another favorite growing up. 💯 Hype for all of these plus the Valaverse drops. Crazy awesome 1/12 age. 🍻 💯

[@brandonr8269]

I have a theory that Valaverse really lit a fire under Hasbro's ass to get their act together. I don't even mind the windowless packaging anymore as the artwork has improved (compare Rock N Roll to Cover Girl box art and putting a character image on the same side as the figure number).

[@CollectingStarWars]

Great Analysis, Tony! GI Joe Classified is on another level. It definitely appears to be Hasbro’s flagship action figure line. We’re living in another GI Joe Golden Age! Let’s hope it lasts awhile.

[@Lee86THUNDER]

Well done. The joe team has found a groove, idk how long given hasbro's track record. Im thankful for the good ones we have tho. That tripwire is going to be insanely good. So many good releases recent and upcoming

[@creasybear31]

I think they announced every figure on my wishlist: Jinx, classic Scarlett, the Dreadnoks AND Mutt and Junkyard!

[@stinny72]

It's so hard to pick a favorite, but I definitely agree with all of your sentiments in this video. GI Joe has a place in my heart well above any other pop culture IP, so to be living in this era of Joe makes me one hell of a happy man!

[@roguewar7153]

Hey Tony, I've really been enjoying your content, reviews, and opinions, weather they are about the toys, or the camaraderie and/or toxic nonsense that surrounds toy collecting these days. My interest in the Action Force line led me to the 3POA podcast, and from there to your channel here. I'm not much in the way of commenting, but I've been going back through your older content, and find it very informative and entertaining, and appreciate your time and work you put into it. I've collected several lines throughout the year, and subsequently have had a love/hate relationship with hasbro, as I guess many of us may have. You are right, they are killing it with the Joes, and hope they keep their foot on the gas and keep it going. A great time to be a collector indeed! Thanks again sir!

[@TAKTAK_Toys]

Great video Tony and I agree I’m loving GI Joe Classified and Valaverse Action Force, I write Bobby little messages of thanks on my orders , I’m currently in between Jobs but once I’m working again I hope to be buying loads of Action Force - I’m hyped for that Glow In The Dark Swarm!

[@danielvann8957]

General Hawk was my #1 reveal. I love that he is older. I am a huge fan of the original 13 and a better retro Scarlett is very exciting! I appreciate your videos, I love how your are honest with your feeling without being super negative.

[@GodParticleZero]

I just hope they keep that team together. They started out rough but have turned it completely around to be the best line hasbro has

[@duaneramirez3571]

Another great video from Analog Toys! I appreciate your brief commentary on The Hurt Locker. I liked the SDCC reveals but I am cautious about if they can deliver the actual goods!

[@sixth_under6766]

Great summary Tony, thank you. Some great drops, big way of Shockwave but man, that Hawk looks great. Shame the Techno Viper isn’t in the original Purple. Thanks again for the video.

[@travisa7669]

GI JOE CLASSIFIED went through a slow period earlier this year where I was like "What else you got?"" Then, out of nowhere they start popping out great figures and the Dragonfly HASLAB project is one where I jumped into and was happy to see them meet all the stretch goals. Now, we're getting into the Dreadnoks, General Hawk, etc with a lot of attention to detail. If we can get a "re-do" of LT Falcon and his wretched face, I'd be a happy camper.

[@foamformers]

The extrication equipment with Ripper “spreaders” aka jaws of life to the lay persons are battery powered. Hydraulics are being phased out and Edraulics are being manufactured by just about everyone. This particular model looks like it powered after Hurst.

[@findmyfigures2707]

Loved this ! Thanks so much for making this video Tony !!

[@johnnystratos9168]

General Hawke looks amazing

[@hammertronactionfigures2426]

We need window boxes and an assurance of high quality plastic and paint. I've heard of Zarana, Cover Girl, Tiger Force Outback, and Tiger Force Recondo all breaking in people's hands. For the amount of money we pay we need something that we can handle without the fear of it breaking in our hands.

[@Gunwitch666]

These look fantastic!! Props to the JOE team!! 👏🏻👍🏻

[@EveryD4yRunner]

I appreciate your honesty. When something is crap you call it out but you don’t hate on a brand for the sake of it. This line has matured and with that comes figures and vehicles that we’ve actually been clamouring for (as well as their iconic designs). Dreadnoks are my favourite of all Joe characters so I’m very excited to see Ripper and Buzzer (as well as to see that Torch is in the pipeline). Hawk holds a special place as it was one of the first figures I was able to pick out as a child for my mom to buy for me (she used to go shopping as I would browse the department store toy isles, carefully considering every Joe). The GI Joe movie was very divisive. I hated the Cobra La (though they have grown on me) but the introduction of the rawhides was a breath of fresh air. It was our first glimpse into how Joes were recruited and what they had to go through to be considered for the team. Jinx was a standout for me in the movie and toy line. What military strike force doesn’t need a blindfolded ninja? Great reveals! Give me the Stinger… you know it’s coming!!!

[@thor2012]

I can’t wait for Mutt & Junkyard, Ripper, Buzzer and Torch! Joe team is firing on all cylinders. I agree Joe Classifieds and Action Force are two of the best non-import figure lines going right now.

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot2]

Even though they have yet to announce a couple of my favorite figures Hasbro continues to produce home runs. What I love most is before name reveals you never know who will be coming, nobody expected Agent Helix, but it gives me hopes for Dawn Moreno, and I love that they haven’t forgotten about the OG-13 with the Clutch Announcement, which was my personal favorite reveal besides Mutt & Junkyard. The worst reveal was the Steel Corps, I would never miss these had they never announced them. Shockwave looks decent, Hawk looks decent, personally excited for Agent Helix, Clutch and the VAMP are epic, the Techno-Viper w/SMS is meh, Crimson Strike Team is really nice and the Dreadnoks are the chefs kiss of the reveals. 100% agree with you regarding Python Patrol. Clutch was my favorite figure reveal and name only would be Torch, I can only imagine how cool he will look next to the rest, maybe Monkeywrench will follow suit.

[@90lancaster]

We have had knowledge of Helix, Shooter for months now. The leaks that leak tend to be pretty spot on, besides they often just tell us months in advance of seeing something as with Shadow Tracker or Doc. The Techno-Viper is for the Hiss Tank, less useful without it until they do a Stinger 4X4 or similar. Steel Corp are useful to crew Turrets in the default garp and have their own niche as Jet pack troopers otherwise. As well as being useful for head swaps, & some people just want to get them so they can give Stalker a Jetpack.

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot2]

@@90lancaster I know we knew about Helix and Shooter for months now, I meant before they were ever announced nobody would have expected them or guessed they would be released. I already know about all of the future releases, I am talking about the ones he mentioned in the video. Techno-Viper would be better served in his original purple color since we all want the original, I could do without the SMS but it does look cool. Steel Corps are useless to me, they should have just sold a weapons/accessories pack that included the Jump Packs, I would have been happier with that.

[@raymurphygijaf]

Hey Tony, it was pretty cool to bump into you at Joefest, congrats again on the Palitoy Action Force score!

[@DrN0G00d]

Analog Toys did you know that Crimson Trio is based on figures that appeared the 2002 and 2009 G.I. Joe Convention Exclusives Sets. So, don't be too surprized if a Fuchsia Crimson Trio appears for a SSCC set.

[@miragebangbravern]

Coincidentally, I was about to watch the recent Action Force video and this shows up. A good day to me and cheers to you Tony for the great videos.

[@JohnJohnson-wt8zc]

Thanks for your video! There are some really cool looking new figures coming out. Most definitely on the keep, general, mutt and a couple other’s.

[@brycereed3852]

Great rundown Tony. Thanks again

[@ghremixofficial]

I was really hyped for Agent Helix. She's one of my favourites from the new era G.I.Joe comics... But also hyped for Hawk. Looking really good. I hope they don't mess up the sculpting.

[@90lancaster]

For those who forgot she was in a Gi Joe Videogame.

[@stevenlaroche7800]

I just happened to find your channel due to the GI Joe Classified video. Great video!! Very similar tastes in figures. I'm subscribing and looking forward to watching all your content! Thanks!

[@mjdoombreed]

So many great Joes, and more regular release vehicles! I felt like I was pulling out of GI Joe, but they pulled me back in. As long as they don't mess up the faces, I'm gonna get most of the Joes, but most of those guns will get replaced.

[@CutThroatComics]

Yes Tony, SDCC was in my backyard and was excited to see some cool classifieds figures. Not sure if I will collect Classifieds again. But never say never. Shockwave looked really good. I like the shield shockwave comes with.🤩🤩🤩

[@jmblazer72]

They need to include backpacks for the Drednoks. The Techno-Viper backpack could be used for Ripper, and they could use a Vamp gascan and sculpt a frame around it for Buzzer.

[@alexandros.yiannis]

Excellent review sir! Thank you!

[@nassernasser4699]

What up Analog!! Van and Clutch plus the general Hawk are most my anticipated of the reveals. Can't wait stop by the Valaverse booth at Powercon as well. You're right it's an exciting time for collecting 1:12 military characters.

[@kevinriddle185]

Hawk was my favorite revile, looking forward to the Retro Duke I just hope they do him justice. As of now I’m collecting Classified and Action Force,love both and to be honest I feel that both are pushing each other and honestly we the collector’s are reaping the benefits. Just hope my self space can keep up.

[@jasonesler2716]

Agree with the sub groups. Nice but not my thing. Hawk and Shockwave look amazing!!!! Thanks Tony for sharing! 🫡

[@dreworiginals]

The GI Joe team blew the doors off Black Series. Both lines were the staples of my childhood. I’m stoked as Classified has hit its groove with updated but classic designs.

[@stevenburgett8828]

I loved the whole show of toys from all lines! I'm a tigerforce fan and any Joe's that have fun colours. I got in on the haslab and have a huge spot ready for it.

[@kieronball8962]

Interesting overview, of the new reveals for G.I. Joe Classified, by the Analog Toys Channel.

[@rolent23]

Great recap Tony thanks sir!

[@BrickIntyre]

I can't agree more that they're going overboard with the Crimson figures. I get it, it's a call back to the Valor vs Venom line (that I wasn't really into) where they sort of turned the Crimsons into a sub group like Python Patrol. But like you, I really liked it when the Crimson Guards were basically Cobra's Special Forces. Sort of a combination of the CIA and Army Rangers. Ripper is awesome. He was the first Dreadnok I had when I was a kid, followed by Buzzer. Amazingly enough I never got Torch when I was a kid, so it'll be cool to get him this time around!

[@PowerChordEPS]

The addition of the Dreadnoks for me is the highlight. Since getting Zartan and Zarana, they've been a long time coming and it does me a service to see then in the pipeline. Junkyard too, because I have been loving what they've been doing with 1/12 scale animals in the Classified line, between Timber and Freedom

[@mistac5050]

Tony, I completely agree with you on a couple of things. There is definitely an oversaturation of crimson everything now and the reveals of the dreadnoks were absolutely incredible. They were also some of my favorite characters in the '80s and I love how they remained faithful to the original drsigns yet slightly updated them at the same time. Great recap. And I'm also very intrigued by classic Duke...

[@hammertronactionfigures2426]

The H.I.S.S. Tank and Dragonfly really need to be released in retail at much lower and reasonable prices. Hasbro has the molds now. With the costs of the molds out of the way these vehicles can be produced at high volumes, using high quality plastic, in order to reduce the prices for the fans and customers.

[@shughes4113]

Love the Final Option Soundtrack at the end of the video. Capt Skellin, lol! I love that they’re doing 2 more of the Original 13, well 14 if you count Shooter, my favourite fig from the original line for some bizarre reason is Flash/ Grand Slam. I loved the Red on the green of the uniforms.

[@littledavevader]

I'm really happy with Classified the last few months. Just recently picked up both Snowjob and Big Ben and both are fantastic. Really happy to see both Buzzer and Ripper are finally coming to the line. Also happy we'll get a bigger vehicle which isnt part of a Haslab.

[@FullersFigures]

Awesome breakdown Tony. So excited for Ripper and Tripwire.

[@flashjohnstone]

Really happy about retro Scarlett and Duke. I wanted a retro Scarlett since day one.

[@fightincodenames481]

Great take as always Tony .

[@misterdarwin]

Thanks for showing the Mutt picks. Love his face sculpt.

[@Buff88]

The new reveals look great. The General Hawk, Shockwave and Buzzer I like. Looking foward to retro Duke and Scarlett.

[@amitmitra6487]

Great stuff👍👍 Love your collection.

[@gzus32]

Shockwave was my favorite as a kid and has been my number one want since Classifieds started up.

[@JayWoods483]

Thanks for the video Tony. Those new products look very decent. Hasbro's GI Joe brand finally coming to the table with some quality collectibles, it is a good time to be a military action figure collector. I couldn't help but think that Shockwave's portrait reminds me of some of Articulated Ninja's appearances on 3POA. Can't wait to see how these products play with my Action Force products.

[@josepheiden2777]

I've actually stopped collecting Classified Series. I was really getting tired of not being able to get some of the figures I really wanted. I mean, not even getting the opportunity to purchase if I wanted. I'm talking retail prices. Not the inflated secondary market. The Dr. Mindbender (did he even come out?) and Serpentor I never had a shot at these. I've been a hardcore GI Joe collector since the 80's Real American Hero. I still have the 80's Joe's I purchased myself in the 80's. The Walmart 90's exclusives, Sgt Savage, GI Joe Extreme, Sigma 6. I was there for all of that. But I had the opportunity to purchase these at retail prices, or slightly above if ordering online or even thru Ebay. Now, I'm just exhausted in being disappointed in not even getting the chance to choose if I want them or not. Anyway, great video. Those reveals do look good. I actually may try to get the Drednocks. BigBen is another I'd like to have....we'll see.

[@744DBennie]

The Vamp was the hands diwn winner for me. Hope to see more vehicles like that soon

[@tonyrobles1198]

All I wanted was a VAMP, Clutch and the VAMP look perfect. That and Helix was my first GI Joe so she is going to be a must buy. She looks perfect and I'm so happy to see her come to the line bc she has a sentimentality to me.

[@christianbrix4311]

Awesome video. Especially looking forward to Torch. Love the dreadnoks, and he's my favourite of them all. Hawk, Mutt, Ripper, and Buzzer are fantastic. Shockwave is good, but the yellow parts of his camo makes it look like 8 Predators are taking aim at him. Totally agree on your Crimson point, let's not water down such an amazing figure

[@scubapete9500]

Mutt/Junk and the Dreadnoks are killer reveals! Still have my childhood Mutt and Junkyard proudly displayed and look forward to adding them in 6”.

[@hgc7000]

Hawk! Helix! Vamp! SMS with Techno Viper! Now these are great reveals!

[@misterdarwin]

Love Buzzer. He was my fav Dreadnok. Mutt and Junkyard probably my favorite actual reveal, while Torch was the best of the name only figures. A bit obvious but they’ve knocked it out of the part with the Dreadknocks so far.

[@toddlovestoys6464]

Great review! I do own all of the GI Joe classified line, even the SE movie figs. 😅 Your right, the Joe team has been improving the line over time and now with the Vamp at retail...game changer! Stinger, vamp mkII and your least favorite a Python patrol one! I really enjoy how they have a classic base, but ad modern touches to the figures. Keep on rocking!

[@bigsnacksjenkins]

Awesome! What would you say is your favorite classified figure to date?

[@toddlovestoys6464]

@bigsnacksjenkins wow, hard to pick one. I really like Major bludd, head sculpt ea very good and his mechanical arm. Zartan was well done. I love the Sgt Slaughter. Flint is a really good one too. Newest ones I have to say Torpedo and Copperhead are probably the front runners! Haha, fun line to collect

[@bigsnacksjenkins]

@@toddlovestoys6464 cool I’ll have to check major bludd out and pick up slaughter and zartan in the near future. I just barely started collecting the classified line. Thanks

[@toddlovestoys6464]

@bigsnacksjenkins No problem. It's an addictive line to collect. You are coming in at a good time, since they are going to start making more vehicles and hopefully playsets.

[@bigsnacksjenkins]

@@toddlovestoys6464 ive noticed how good the figs have been lately and they put out a few I loved as a kid and thought why not. Do you collect super7 joes at all?

[@walterheinen5298]

Love the “Final Option” Music!!

[@Muldfeld]

I'm most excited about Jinx, which they said would be faithful to her GI Joe: The Movie appearance, so I'm really looking forward to that maskless head sculpt.

[@mikerodriguez2033]

100% agree on the Dreadnoks. They are phenomenal looking. I can't wait until they bring in Monkey Wrench, Zanzibar and all the others. I hope they go as far as obscure ones like Death Metal and Rug Rat. The Hasbro Gi Joe team is doing a phenomenal job and I can not wait to get some of the newer waves like Eels, Snow Serpents. Tunnel Rat and Snow Job.

[@wilfredodiaz8743]

Gi joe classified figures are just killing it and as you said they are leaps and bounce above the other Hasbro lines. I'm really digging Ripper and Buzzer they look great however I kinda wish they came with some of of backpack to complete their looks. General Hawk looks amazing and so does Tripwire. I do hope that when we get them they looks just as great in hands. As for the VAMP I hope its wheels are made out of some type of actual rubber material and that the vehicle isn't made out of a cheap plastic. I'm hopeful that there's some heft to it. Last thing I would say about the VAMP is that I'm looking forward to seeing a 360 spinning view of it. Here's hoping that Hasbro kepts the team they have involved in the classified line entact because we seem to be getting some decent figures and vehicles from this line.

[@bozzy7946]

I agree with a lot of what you said except for the crimson part. Im glad that for people that missed the original bat they can go crimson or arctic, or say you want a cobra civil war display. That three pack a few guard and a couple crimson troops and bobs your uncle. Also I love that alley viper repaint. Just a personal want. Lol

[@hammertronactionfigures2426]

The VAMP reveal is my absolute favorite! It's great news that it will be at retail. It had better be less than $70.

[@KensToys74]

Trip Wire was my second Joe So I'm happy to see the updated version is in the pipeline Shockwave was a favorite of mine as well . If Hasbro can pull it off, I'll happily pick up a couple.

[@bookat69]

For Ripper's jaws, it looks like it's a self contained unit, with motor being the back end of the whole thing

[@Silverbolt00]

Awesome, thank you.

[@darkwoods1954]

I like that they're including characters from different eras. I'd love to see Sgt Savage and the Red Shadows. My fave reveals are Hawk and the VAMP.

[@JimFlanagan4206]

I love most of the new reveals! My only complaint is the softer rubbery plastic they've started using. I got Rock n Roll recently and his machine gun is super flexy.

[@nateyP513]

I’m glad to see the Classified line has started to release some figs that you can get excited for. I tapped out on Classifieds at about 34-35 in. Sold all of them except for Snake Eyes, Timber, and StormShadow. I know you’ve been a little disappointed with them, so it’s cool that it’s started to turn around. That DragonFly is sick(even if it is a little pricey), but the regular vehicles at retail stores is one of the components the line needed. Anyway, great observations. Thanks and ☮️

[@darrenheideman2546]

Now I'm wondering, what are the chances of updated versions of the PAC/RATs happening?

[@irishvader2193]

I remember when agent Felix came out, during the rise of cobra line. She was one of my favorites as a kid

[@marklaurenzi1609]

Also, couldn't agree more about The Hurt Locker. "Most accurate war movie," my butt.

[@misterdarwin]

Totally agree with you on the Crimson Guard. I can understand doing the Twins as they were in charge of the CGs and I can even excuse Baroness as she’s fairly elite as well, but CG BATS?

[@darktrunx28]

Crimson strike team is an offshoot of troopers only loyal to the baroness and the twins. They had their own convention set. So it’s just an update for fans that loved that set and doesn’t take away from the actual crimson guard.

[@kristjanmartin9883]

Shockwave absolutely blows me away. Definitely a must for me

[@naomiwood9196]

You did it again, another grate show

[@bear11charlie41]

The vamp looks great. Really liked tripwire update. I hope they do short fuse some day. Would love a mortar system for my figures.

[@harshword8388]

The Clasified line is starting to shape up nicely with realistic weapons and classic designs and new body types. I wish they had started out the gate like this.... too hard to double back and start collecting now. Plus the new scale rules out most vehicles. But they are starting to look really nice!!

[@chrislorusso433]

General Hawk looks amazing. And with the Classified team now making some deep-cut characters into figures it makes me want to see a 6 inch Sgt. Savage.

[@robertwantland646]

Just gob smacked and the reveals. Dreaknoks..finally the VAMP holy Hell! I'll have to get a second job to keep up with this. Great work, Tony

[@CcGrimm-dl2ie]

I'm liking where there going with this line. Might of started off rough but i feel like thier doing a decent job now, excited to see where this goes.

[@gerainthorton8980]

Some nice figures in there. I have more attachment to the Dreadnoks as I had them as a child. But Hawke, Mutt and Shockwave look nice.

[@stevenburgett8828]

Really excited for jinks!

[@ghostman5620]

MMS and FLAK were my first GI Joe toys.

[@henryibarra9476]

They definitely came with both guns blazing at SDCC. For me the 788 Fire team reveal was nice as was the Techno-viper. But I agree it's a great time to be a collector.

[@Valdrex]

I agree with just about everything you said. Shockwave in particular looks fantastic to me.

[@yellowgut]

Love all the new ARAH reveals, though I’m most excited for a retro Duke with a new head sculpt. Duke and Snake are at the heart of Gi Joe for me.

[@rubenlopez7142]

I'm so excited to get Ripper (my fav Dreadnok as a child) and Buzzer!