G.I.Joe Spirit, Storm Shadow, and Cobra Officer Hasbro Classified Series Action Figure Review

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I wasn't expecting the Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Series Spirit or Storm Shadow for another few months, was happily surprised when they showed up in the mail. And honestly, I had forgotten about the Cobra Officer but the tweaks make it even better than the Trooper and gets me fired up to army build again!
00:00 Intro
00:58 Packages and Filecard Deciphering
02:23 Cobra Officer Unboxing
02:32 Cobra Officer Figure
05:01 Engineering
05:24 Articulation
06:10 Cobra Officer Accessories
08:49 Storm Shadow Unboxing
09:01 Storm Shadow Figure
11:33 Engineering
12:19 Storm Shadow Articulation
13:06 Storm Shadow Accessories
14:53 Spirit Iron-Knife Unboxing
15:11 Spirit Iron-Knife Figure
17:33 Engineering
18:13 Spirit Iron-Knife Articulation
18:59 Spirit Iron-Knife Accessories...and Freedom
21:18 Size and Comparisons
22:02 Thoughts
23:40 Outro
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[@andrewmaclellan608]

These look like 10/10 figures to add to the Classified roster. Wow, did the GI Joe team at Hasbro do a great job or what?!

[@TheFwoosh]

They did!

[@lewismatthewj]

All they did was see all the customs that were being made and literally created those figures lol.

[@tridentsilver766]

It doesn’t help that Hasbro has owned G.I. Joe since the beginning

[@ericturczynowsky3243]

Storm Shadow looks so good, wish it had the Arashikage tatoo though. Can't wait for my Storm Shadow to arrive

[@craighofmann638]

His tattoo is traditionally on his forearm, so that would be covered by those arm pads...

[@williamoldham7601]

Waiting for Storm Shadow as well..

[@godmagnus]

Pulse exclusive incoming

[@jacobscopperfield7660]

Im glad he didn't have the tattoos. Everyone and there grandma has Tattoos. Thats modern shit

[@jand8303]

@@jacobscopperfield7660 nothing to do with modern-day you clown

[@RhinoRobM]

"freedom is awkward to work with" well son, no one said having and maintaining freedom was easy

[@fortressmattimus3984]

That derp face made me laugh way too hard

[@favoritemustard3542]

Wherever there's freedom, (will also be) _wherever there's trouble!_ As we know, the inverse does not hold true....... 👋💀👍

[@jrock32379]

That is a mountable tac light, useful for clearing limited visibility areas like dark rooms. It's mounted on the side so the light can be turned on and off without breaking your firing posture.

[@TheFwoosh]

So it is a light? I really wasn't sure, and some are saying it's a laser, which I guess works too.

[@jrock32379]

@@TheFwoosh You were spot on, in my opinion. The laser sights normally used by military forces tend to be shaped closer to a deck of cards, like the PEQ-15. It's not outside the realm of possibility that it's supposed to be some MARS proprietary laser sight; I'm just going off of experience with the real world equipment.

[@chadfarr6263]

I so want the crimson twins and scrap-iron!✊

[@thescream1868]

I am 45 years old.......just found out about these classified figures...I cant believe the shot of nostalgia its given me...i am literally salivating at these...I think I am going to buy the whole bunch of them...but, what do I do with them....PLAY???? I mean, I play videogames still, but with toys...I dont know man....still...these toys are unbelievably cool to me

[@TheFwoosh]

Brother, I am older than you and absolutely play. And pose. And customize. If it makes you happy, if it gives you even a sliver of the joy we felt as a child when messing with our action figures, then go for it. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. And no wrong way to do it either, whether you leave them in the box or put them in a tub. It's all about the fun.

[@thescream1868]

@@TheFwoosh hey thanks for responding! Ok that makes me feel less strange about it...I havent been interested in toys since early twenties i think......just saw the tigersquad Outback, and Beachhead, that did it for me....my 8 y/o daughter is going to love seeing her dad playing with toy soldiers....

[@zephyrleapold6796]

Dreams really do come true. Never thought we'd get Spirit this early if even at all. Can't wait to recreate his and Shadow's epic fight.

[@DerekDomino71]

I have to say, as someone who bitched about the first few figures, the team has really gotten itself together. These figures are a homerun. All three of them scratch that classic itch. I can't wait to get my hand on them. Spirt may just be in the figure of the year running already. Storm Shadow is just as fantastic.

[@leandromagalhaes9402]

In the 1980s G I JOE design, there was a clear rivalry between Spirit and Storm Shadow. It is necessary to have both together in the collection!

[@jpmjpmjpmjpm]

Hmmm. May use Spirit to start a Bravestarr custom.

[@billybaloney3065]

Chef kiss worthy! Congrats to the Hasbro team on this, how quickly they adapted to the fans' issues with the design of the first figures and the availability problems is very impressive. Can't wait to see what they have in store for us this year!

[@DamzXdav]

This did not age well

[@scottskene8387]

Spirit is well on his way to being my favourite of the line so far. I think the only way they could unseat him at this point is giving us a total badass Lowlight

[@bigdawg9283]

We are cut from the same cloth!

[@awzam]

Robo! My man, I love the whole set-up JUST for the we've got spirit gag.

[@TheFwoosh]

Haha, on top of that, it took me way too long to even come up with that. But.....worth it!

[@ArtGcollection]

Ahhhhhh!!! I hope I get a notification from Dorkside too! I can’t wait to get these figures

[@rayvinson1414]

Look forward to getting these figures. Here’s hoping the army builders hit retail in mass. Thanks for the video and look forward to the next one.

[@toylips]

6 months later and I have encountered 2. Now, if I wanted to army build Bakugan...

[@primatearmy]

Your the first to review old stormy sooooooooooooooooo glad it was you

[@LaserPants]

Man that Storm shadow is really dope. My Articulated Icons white ninja may be coming off the shelf after many years.

[@KJNSamurai]

No Valaverse overview tho….

[@TheFwoosh]

Totally agree, I barely had it in with the rest of the Joes anyway, now it can be laid to rest forever!

[@LaserPants]

@@TheFwoosh oh no I still love my AI white ninja! I’m just going to move it off the Joe shelf. 🙂

[@LaserPants]

Maybe he doesn’t have them?

[@KJNSamurai]

You think??

[@lonewanderer9485]

As a left-handed person, I’m super happy that Cobra troopers are left-handed as well

[@TheFwoosh]

A lot of figures in the line are left handed. And I don't mean for that to come off in a bad way, just different than most other lines so it catches me off-guard.

[@brainlock72]

Didn’t you know? Left = SINISTER! Used to love teasing my sister she was evil. 😂

[@lonewanderer9485]

@@TheFwoosh I'm surprised as well. Usually most grunts and named characters are right-handed, but it's different in Joe case

[@tomtudorweaver1078]

Oh, you didn't expect to get these figures for a while Robo? Gee, I wonder what that feels like. 'Collective kettle sounds and steam from the ears of every other collector on the planet who still doesn't have these figures whilst watching this' In all seriousness though I think this cements you as the king of Classified series reviews on KZbin, every time it just gets us all more excited to get a hold of them and put them on the shelf.

[@mauigio]

Lol right?

[@amusedjester]

That Cobra Officer chest looks almost like they would re-use it for the Crimson Guard.

[@KitbashCustoms]

Robo how have you not made a series of these intros!! I miss this and love to see em when they show up!

[@TheFwoosh]

I put some together for Patreon, been wanting to do more before making another compilation.

[@alessandrosignore7500]

Honestly all i do with my joes once out package is simply boil them then pop off the legs and back in, the hips gets Free immediately

[@TheFwoosh]

That sounds like a good plan too.

[@sideswipe1261]

I absolutely love these! Can’t wait for them to show up! Many great decisions made! One of my favorite details they sorta snuck in was releasing Storm Shadow and Spirit in the same wave! Big fans of the 80’s toon likely remember these two had a fascinating rivalry, and these figures look like they jumped right out of the cartoon cells! Another thing I really appreciate is Spirit himself, as I’m half Cherokee. His face sculpt is perfect; let’s be honest, they could’ve really messed that up. Same for his beautiful skin tone and those braids; so natural, and his bandana may be small feature to many but is perfectly done and colored.

[@adamegebrecht4320]

I cannot wait to get these. I got the Alley Vipers and B.A.T’s right before Christmas, hopefully these will be along soon.

[@trevorghalt1881]

Spirit looks amazing, he's probably in my top 10 favorite Joe's and the Storm Shadow looks great

[@ravenfrancis8803]

All of them are great! But That is the Definitive Storm Shadow!!!

[@elcruze3340]

Great review! Hasbro is knocking it out of the park with this line. I love how the accessories each have a place on the figure, no worrying about where to put them when not in use.

[@chicomac8450]

Robo! Any chance you will make a best of 2021?

[@BrickHub]

I just love the fact that Hasbro is making more figures with all pinless joints. That Stormshadow is so sweet!

[@kinja73]

I thought Storm Shadow was going to be my fave of the wave, but I think Spirit actually takes it.

[@sundownstudios2.075]

thanks. You brought up my "Spirit"... ;)

[@naomishelton1960]

It is an absolute joy when I come home to another new Fwoosh video!!!

[@mams1701]

Ok- FINALLY a guy with Grey in his beard doing a review!! 😆 As a 70s kid I don't feel so alone! Subscribed!! 😆

[@Ebuka.MP4]

19:16 they really have spirit a... desert eagle lol

[@hulksmash8159]

I love the smell of new action figures in the morning.

[@tjmb]

These all look fantastic!! Really excited to add them to my new and totally unexpected Joe collection. Classified has been an incredible surprise, especially the way the team is shifting things. Stunning work!

[@wwarren1977]

0:05 That BAT voice was so bad its good😂😂🤣🤣😂😂

[@TheFwoosh]

I went a little too Dr. Who with it, but it has way less digital enhancement than one would think. I'm equally proud and ashamed, haha!

[@belislemathieu2061]

Stelar figures!! Can't wait to get mines!

[@shinobi-Wan]

Seeing the torn white sleeves on storm shadow makes me wish hasbro had a street fighter license

[@mosh2099]

Storm Shadow is cool as is, but I would have preferred the updated look with the tattoo, spiked forearm armor, etc...

[@RR_1138]

I have a spare trooper head/neck from a Major Bludd /trooper uniform swap. Hopefully the blue will match

[@hyperdrivecollections6460]

I was so excited for Stormshadow from this wave and the rest were down on my list. Now that I own all three, the Conra Officer is my favorite of the wave followed closely by Spirit. Funny how this happens sometimes. This is maybe the best wave in the classified series to date. All three are dynamite releases

[@snakeshadowcollectibles6835]

GI Joe Classified is my favourite Hasbro line. I still don't have Spirit but Storm Shadow and the Cobra Officer are fantastic.

[@lonewanderer_9312]

Spirit was always one of my favorite Joe's I'm so glad to finally have him in my collection!

[@jimtam4813]

So soon. I was expecting those minimum 3 to 4 months later.

[@adamsattler4230]

Classified is by far the best thing Hasbro is doing right now!

[@Albertk96]

All look awesome, but that Cobra Officer is a sleeper gem. No crazy neon or massive chest packs, just cool blue Cobra

[@Mr.Bibleman]

I really want Storm Shadow, he looks amazing!

[@DAMac-lq2dl]

I picked up all three of these figures last week. They are all incredible! They knocked it out of the park with these guys!

[@eyes4power]

Great review Robo, thanks for sharing your thoughts and your joy and love of figure collecting. These do look amazing, and glad to hear the Hasbro Joe Team is bringing it back to being fun again. Keep up the great work!

[@envisionfitness1364]

These all look great! Not sure when I get them, but definitely looking forward to my BBTS preorder arrival (one day).

[@RecklessDeck]

Spirit was always one of my MOST favorite. I may be as psyched for this as I was for Zartan.

[@flemingmggmail]

The item that clips to the Officer's rifle is probably meant to be a laser sight.

[@godmagnus]

I thought that until I saw that I goes on the side.

[@flemingmggmail]

@@godmagnus Some can be side mounted. It's not an optic, just a high powered laser pointer that is zeroed to the rifle to show where you are aiming. Point-and-shoot, if you will

[@veiledrecalcitrance4314]

Why would they make it a far less common “laser pointer” as opposed to what it very clearly is, a flashlight which is very commonly mounted in that fashion on a rifle?

[@andrewrash1931]

They all look amazing! Can’t wait for spirit especially! I’m surprised that he’s a normal release and not a deluxe figure with how much comes with him

[@robd1329]

Wow Storm Shadow!!!! That really excited me!!

[@prophet924]

Well now! I’m sure everyone is quite green now. These look great! I look forward to whenever they come. I’m still riding the BAT high! Joes now have over 30 figs. That’s pretty wild.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

Hey, Robo, would it be out of line to ask for a video of your various shelves at some point? You often say things like "this will look great on the shelf with the others," and while I have a vivid imagination, I would love to see your displays.

[@nerdydaddy922]

I think what I’m most impressed about is that storm shadow’s sheaths are oriented the right way. The blade edge should always be facing up and I think this is the first time they did it for someone with swords. Snakes eyes’ sheath is oriented incorrectly 🤓

[@Chalor.]

@nerdy daddy ☝️🤓 It's actually scabbards. Knifes holster in sheaths, swords into scabbards. It's okay man, literally everyone in the figure community gets it wrong.

[@nerdydaddy922]

@@Chalor. all scabbards are sheaths. Not all sheaths are scabbards. We’re both right 🤓

[@thefatman69dude]

Storm shadow looks fantastic. Finally. We finally get him lol. I can't wait for you to talk about the new battle toads figures premium dna is doing

[@wilfredodiaz8743]

I got my Stormshadow and Spirit classified figures yesterday jan 5th but not the cobra officer however I can wait for it to be shipped to me. Dorksidetoys sent them to me a lot sooner than I expected. Thanks for the great inboxing video on them today 👍

[@musicandactionfigures]

FINALLY! The definitive Storm Shadow action figure! Thank you Hasbro!! 🍺⭐🤘

[@bhenderson4390]

I can't wait to get a hold of spirit and Storm Shadow! The Cobra officer is a nice touch, but the other two figures are the ones that I mainly wanted

[@gregmiller5193]

Total Homerun. I need mine now please. These are examples of how all the figures should be in the Hasbro line. Kudos to the Joe team! Great review Robo!

[@VirtualVeracity]

2:14 That "Sabotage" icon looks awfully... suggestive.

[@nanoskee8270]

I just ordered spirit today. He will be my first G.I. JOE classified figure. My next one will be storm shadow. All of these 3 figures look amazing!

[@darthvestius7771]

Excellent figs. Hasbro G.I. Joe line is kicking it. "🎶 I like bread and butter. I like toast and jam...🎶" Great stuff. Great review.

[@impossiblepie]

Hasbro!!! You forgot Storm Shadows Nunchuks!!!!!!! Needs karate chop hands, Otherwise he looks Awesome!!!!! Glad they didn't dirty him up to much, love that he's white and not have shading like the 3 zero version. I still think the cobra troopers are best classified figures compared to looking like the vintage versions. Spirit looks great, that nice blue shirt but where's his red pouches?

[@williamoldham7601]

Storm shadow looks Awesome

[@werecam56]

It's about damn time they made a proper Storm Shadow! I've been using the Snake Eyes movie version to sub in until now! Storm Shadow should've been a wave 1 or 2 release tbh he's one of the most iconic characters!

[@OutLan]

I am so excited to get these figs! I don't think they could be more perfect. The Hasbro team is KILLING it right now! I can't wait to see what else we get this year. Great review!

[@K3V1NTLL]

WOW!!!!…………just WOW!!!!!!!! I have reverted to my childlike state!!!!🥰👏🏼👍🏼

[@ed209onthestairs]

It's been confirmed by another collector that has Storm Shadow in hand that the forearms swivel as well, which Robo didn't mention. He might be the most articulated Classified figure to date, as well as being "pinless." Also, that new torso on the Cobra Officer reallllly seems like it was designed to be in red for a Crimson Guard, doesn't it? I suppose time will tell....

[@Bcast64]

Theyre in a leak

[@ragemalachi]

Spirit was always one of my faves, having his cartoon rival to go with him is awesome too (glad the Hasbro team even acknowledged that) betting spirit's shirt will see reuse on my other fave Joe, shipwreck

[@gojoewhite1234]

best thing about the line is they are making more of the cobra island. i was done with the line cause i was not going to pay $300 for a baroness. now that i can get at least one of everything and helping people army build i am buying the line agian. love them all.

[@brainlock72]

I found a Baroness during the sale that was going on when Breaker dropped. Red box in the middle of 5-6 blue boxes of Breaker = YOINK! SCORE!! I still want her helmet re-released on a female Viper or something. Too cool sculpt to be a one-off!

[@RACOONBACON]

The puns were strong in this episode. And I’m here for it.

[@thrillabiscuit]

Looks great. Just waiting for Bazooka and I'm done.

[@TheFwoosh]

I'm down for Bazooka too! Someone pointed out that Spirit's shirt could work for Shipwreck and I'm all about it.

[@brainlock72]

ZAP comes first, then Bazooka! 😉

[@fudgeducati5832]

Thanks for the awesome review! Very excited to receive my Storm Shadow figure!

[@TheVileOne]

The intros for the video reviews are my favorite part.

[@michaelterrell9645]

All 3 figures are awesome! Let's hope there is no distribution issues with this great figures!! Great review Robo!!!!

[@obxnice]

Looks like I will be loving these new joes coming out. Got my preorder for all em. But still have to say I think my articulatedicons white ninja with the bare arms pack also a cobra decal is still going to be my official OG storm shadow of 6 inch. Oh will def get the hasboro storm shadow but just making that icons one and the way he looks he still think going to be my best storm shadow in bunch. Can’t thank you enough for those ninjas got most em but unfortunately only 1 Samurai, unfortunately by time I got bk into collecting figures most were gone and I’m not buying 3rd market crazy prices.

[@geraldlaboone9741]

I just got my figures from Pulse pre-order and this review is 6 months old. Way to go Hasbro.

[@dazblue5515]

Those Cobra troopers look amazing... I would kill for Hasbro to do the same for the Red Shadows!

[@Sybato]

The other cool thing about the Cobra Officer having the rifle light not sculpted in means you can probably put it on some of the other guns from the line.

[@nestorperena8629]

6:27 thanks for clarification about the "want to be stabbed" xD

[@MrTheMighty]

Okay, I have to say that I'm really impressed with the accessory game in this toyline. $20-25 price-range, but weapons with removable magazines? That's fantastic! I wish they'd make weapon and/or accessory packs in this scale for a reasonable price. Like two rifles/shotguns, two handguns, and a couple of other random things like knives, grenades, what-have-you for like... $15? Would be really cool.

[@brainlock72]

Hasbro is cutting back on weapons in a late and misguided attempt at acknowledging school shootings. 🤐🙄

[@JSpinrad]

Check out the Action Force accessory packs from Valaverse. They are both like 10 different weapons with some removable magazines and a few blast effects for $13. They are both still available for pre-order on BBTS I think.

[@MrTheMighty]

@@JSpinrad I'm aware of those and really interested! I just wish there could be something like it just on shelves at stores. I hate waiting. :P

[@Dan-ku9mt]

Damn!! These are the BEST yet in the series and FINALLY - the classic 80's look to them! Also, I feel compelled to pet your beard!

[@timutley7573]

The Joe Gods have blessed you Robo! I can’t wait to get all these. Yo Robo!

[@guccinaenaebaby2928]

Really hope I’ll be able to get that storm shadow fairly soon but I don’t see that happening since he’s such an iconic character

[@dpiddy82]

Fantastic review (as always). I've got Storm Shadow and Spirit on pre-order. Hopefully they'll show up soon!

[@MMunn]

Completely agree that they turned it around, this is definitely my favorite new line. It’s funny how in a year I went from Marvel Legends and Black Series heavy to barely buying any this past year. I’m all in on the Joes at this point, hope they keep ‘em comin!

[@obiwankenobi8271]

That Spirit is awesome.

[@johnh.wintersjr.2092]

You're an awesome reviewer. Love your excitement and enthusiasm. Spirit was a really cool figure. The accessories for all the JOE figures are outstanding. For me the accessories that come with or don't come with the figures, can either make or break them. Much happiness and continued success to you and your channel 👍😇😎!!!

[@alejandromolinac]

HA! for the Cobra Troopers.... I have been swapping the heads for the "civilian" power rangers.... I just like the soldiers with a face....

[@blaketarpley8174]

Dang! I already have my Storm Shadow- An Articulated Icons white ninja with a custom red Cobra decal on his chest!

[@bastisbuntewelt]

I'm very happy that I ordered them. They looks awesome.

[@hammbone8184]

I've been waiting on Spirit

[@michaelrust8256]

I wish he had moccasins on but he’s still really cool. Already preordered.

[@bladerunner3314]

Would've liked to see a comparison between Storm Shadow and the Fwoosh White Deluxe Ninja, just for shits and giggles and maybe with the bare arms attached.

[@drgnyz69]

I concur

[@AnthonyReviews]

So insanely excited for these. They look so good

[@Aames32]

Oh I want that Storm Shadow for customs. It's literally just a blank white buck for a ninja I want like 40 of them.

[@dsanchez9703]

I ordered 1 stormshadow from BBTS, and 1 stormshadow and 1 Spirit from entertainment Earth and i hope atleast one of them come through.