GI Joe Classified Night Force Shockwave and Pursuit Cycle Confirmed
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As reported by the Full Force Podcast this afternoon, a leaked image has surfaced of GI Joe Classified Night Force RAM Shockwave Steel Corps edition! This is a Night Force version of the Ram Cycle, which yes, I know what you are all thinking, yet another RAM Cycle. Well yes it is, but this time it’s deco’d in incredible black Night Force themed tampos and comes packed with a Steel Corps version of Shockwave! Back in March of 2023, we reported on a Walmart exclusives Leaked list with a bunch of code names, which listed refers to ‘NF Shooter”. and we believed it went to either Jodie “Shooter”Craig, which we have already gotten in the line. As we have seen in the past, the Night Force figures have typically been Walmart exclusives, so this makes sense. Also as you may know, the Walmart Collector Con kicks off next week on March 14th and 15th, so we fully expect this to be part of the Con! Walmart will have a sneak peak at product on March 7, 2024, that will go up for preorder on March 14, 2024, which happens to be Pi Day!
March 7, 2024 Update: Night Force Shockwave and Night Pursuit Cycle CONFIRMED
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Here are the official images of Shockwave and the Night Pursuit Cycle
G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. The brave members of G.I. Joe are prepared to seek out Cobra in any environment on the planet. From hostile jungles to ice-clad arctic peaks…wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Night Force Jason “Shockwave” Faria & Night Pursuit Cycle comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability.
This Shockwave figure and vehicle are packed with 17 character-inspired accessory pieces including drone which attaches to his backpack for storage, 2 knives, alternate helmeted head, removable hat, and 3 weapon accessories. The Night Pursuit Cycle features functioning wheels, spinning rotary side canon that can detach, kick stand, and dashboard displays details.
March 6, 2024: Leaked Image
We only have this one image of him, so we can’t yet confirm if he comes with his standard head with his signature hat, but we have no reason to believe he wouldn’t. Also we dont get to see his pack out, but we are hoping he still includes his riot shield as well. So let’s take a look at this GI Joe Classified Night Force RAM Shockwave Steel Corps version below! I love Shockwave’s deco and red lenses on his Steel Corp helmet!
Walmart will have a sneak peak at product on March 7, 2024, that will go up for preorder on March 14, 2024, which happens to be Pi Day!
March 15, 2023: Walmart Exclusive Leaked List
This is definitely in the rumor or leak category as none of this information has been verified, but if it turns out to be true, then we have a very exciting year coming up for GI Joe Classified. Now of course some of these are code names, so as we crack the code, we will be sure to update you on the decoded names! Thanks again to our friend G.I. ShArK, so be sure to give him a like and follow on his Instagram, page and also like and Subscribe to his incredible YouTube Channel at : TheArtistShArK – YouTube
Let’s go thru the named figures, and check out what they may look like and also review their vintage counterparts to get an idea what we might be in for on the Classified Series!
Night Force Shockwave
Now Night Force Shockwave is a great candidate for this slot as the name refers to ‘NF Shooter”. And Shockwave was a S.W.A.T team member so the code name of ‘Shooter” kind of makes sense for him, although none of the code names really relate to the figures thus far, but it’s neat to think that!
Shockwave was originally released as part of the Night Force Line in 1989, as a two pack with Lightfoot. He was of course, like the rest a redeco of his original 1988 figure.
Night Force Shockwave’s file card reads:
Shockwave was the youngest member of the Detriot Police Department’s S.W.A.T Team, and the holder of two citations for bravery when he signed up for, and was accepted by, the G,I. Joe Team. When asked why he left a promising career to work longer hours for less money, kicking down doors on better armed adversaries, Shockwave replied “Do you really think I do this for money?” An expert in executing successful assault tactics, Shockwave is now a member of the Night Force unit as the commander of their post day-light search and destroy missions.
“Everybody on a S.W.A.T team has a specific job, like a choir. Choirs have tenors, baritones, altos etc… S.W.A.T teams have sharpshooters, climbers, and ‘inside men’. Shockwave is the Night Force dook kicker. He’s the first inside and the first to find out how bad it really is. He is also a half decent tenor when his voice is in shape…”
Since we already have Shockwave in the line, here is a reminder of the first version looks like.
Shockwave Official Images
Shockwave in his classic colors. He includes a swat shield and a removable hat. He has digital style cammo.
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