GI Joe Classified Series New York Comic Con 2025 Panel Details

We are beyond excited to share that Toy Habits will be on the ground at New York Comic Con 2025 to cover the GI Joe Classified Series panel (and others if they are of interest), and there is a lot to look forward to! Hasbro Pulse is bringing the heat with two packed sessions, starting on Thursday, October 9 from 12pm–1pm ET with reveals and updates for Star Wars and Marvel Legends, followed by a powerhouse panel on Friday, October 10 from 12pm–1pm ET featuring G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Ghostbusters. Both panels will be streamed live on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel, but we’ll be there to focus on capturing the GI Joe Classified Series action, break down the reveals, and bring you in-depth coverage of every moment. Depending on what is revealed from Star Wars, Marvel Legends, Ghostbusters, and Transformers, we may cover those either in a separate article or on our Instagram. Whether you are tuning in from home or following along with us, you won’t want to miss the excitement and surprises Hasbro has in store for these fan-favorite brands at NYCC 2025!

Where to Buy

These go up for preorder on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 1 PM Eastern Time on Hasbro Pulse and at other major retailers so come back here for updated live links!

Update 10/10/2025: Dio Images

From digital render to dio shots, here we get to the production figures in really cool diorama photos and they look fabulous! I love how Lifeline and Hit & Run turned out!

Big Lob looks incredible and looks like he is using an all new tall guy buck! And check out Night Viper, what a classic must have!

And last but not least, is Mole Rat… nuff said LOL. Plus here we have a look at the new Arctic HISS Tank!

Update 10/10/2025: Name Only Reveals

We also got some new Name Only Reveals from the GI Joe Panel at NYCC 2025! Coming to GI Joe Classified is:

• Zap
• Crazy Legs
• Crimson Guard (Female)

Fan favorites Zap and Crazy Legs!

UPDATE 10/10/205: Render Reveal

The GI Joe Brand panel also gave us a new render reveal of the Cobra La Royal Guard!

UPDATE 10/10/205: 2025 Hall of Fame

The GI Joe Brand panel named Destro to the 2025 Hall of Fame!

GI Joe Panel Information

Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, North-Room 406.3

Hasbro’s brand marketing and design teams return to NYCC with an action-packed showcase of its iconic action figure lines. Fans can expect updates from TRANSFORMERS, including preorder timing for recently revealed items, including Studio Series. The panel will also introduce new additions to the G.I. JOE Classified Series, with a first look at a covert new vehicle designed for icy terrain.  Plus, Ghostbusters fans won’t want to miss behind-the-scenes info on the latest Kenner Classics collection news. Join Hasbro’s team for exclusive reveals, behind-the-scenes insights, and a glimpse at what’s next in action figure storytelling.

Pythona Preorder Friday, October 9, 2025 at 1pm ET for Hasbro Pulse Members!

Straight from Bmac, collectors can mark their calendars for the highly anticipated Pythona preorder, going live Friday, October 9, 2025, at 1pm ET exclusively for Hasbro Pulse Members! This marks an exciting moment for G.I. Joe fans who have been waiting for her to make her official debut in the Classified Series lineup. Given how fast these exclusives tend to sell out (aka Nemesis Immortal), you’ll definitely want to be ready to strike the moment the preorder opens because once she’s gone, she’s gone!

October 7, 2025: Big Lob Digital Render Reveal

The figure is decked out in a red basketball jersey with the number “14” printed across the chest, paired with green tactical pants and brown boots. A bandolier of grenades crosses his torso, and he’s geared up with a rifle, pistol, knife, and grenade. The sculpt shows a strong, focused expression with neatly cut hair and a sweatband on one wrist. Swappable hands include one holding a basketball. While the vintage G.I. Joe line never saw a Big Lob figure produced, he was later released as part of the G.I. Joe Club line, making this Classified Series version a long-awaited addition for collectors.

October 6, 2025: Night Viper Digital Render Reveal

The Night Viper digital render shows off a sleek, modern update to the classic Cobra trooper, featuring a deep green and black tactical suit with layered body armor and sculpted paneling throughout. His signature helmet with dual night-vision lenses gives him that stealth operative look and figure is loaded with accessories including a scoped rifle with a cable, a pistol, dual knives, and a communication backpack. Everything about this design screams vintage essence but clearly reimagined for the Classified Series.

October 2, 2025: Lifeline Digital Render Reveal

Lifeline decked out in a bright red rescue uniform with white straps and gear details across his chest, arms, and legs. His helmet has a white stripe down the middle, and he comes with a headset and green-tinted visor that can be swapped out for clear goggles. The accessories really drive home his role, with a medic and pay homage to his vintage figure with his medic case and some new accessories like the IV bag, rescue tools, and a combat knife included.

September 30, 2025: Mole Rat v2 Digital Render Reveal

Wow, this one definitely caught me off guard! The GI Joe Classified Series Mole Rat (Stage 2) looks wild with that jagged, crystalized Dark Energon head sculpt, plus the extra corrupted portrait. The figure comes geared up in a teal and neon green uniform with a tactical vest, and the accessories round it out with a lantern-style energy source, blaster, gas mask head, and hoses. Looks like Cobra’s experiments are spiraling out of control!

September 29, 2025: Road to NYCC 2025: Hit N Run Digital Render Reveal

The road to New York Comic Con 2025 is already heating up, and Hasbro has kicked things off in style with the render reveal of Brent “Hit & Run” Scott! After being on the name-only list, fans now get their first look at this classic character brought to life in the Classified Series line. It’s always exciting when long-anticipated figures finally move from name only into visuals, and Hit & Run is a great way to build the momentum heading into the con. Be sure to mark your calendars because the G.I. Joe team will be live in North Room 406.3 at 11 AM on Friday, October 10, 2025 where even more news and reveals are expected to drop.

GI Joe Classified Series

For G.I. Joe Classified Series fans, the anticipation is sky-high heading into New York Comic Con 2025, as the brand has a long list of name-only reveals that could finally take shape either as digital renders or even shown off in full plastic glory. Collectors will be on the lookout for Night Viper, Lifeline, Iceberg, Big Lob, Hit N Run, and the Slaughter’s Marauders Red Dog and Taurus 2-Pack, which have all been teased by Hasbro in past streams. While we already know that Pythona is locked in as the official NYCC 2025 exclusive, the hope is that these long-awaited characters will finally step out from behind the proverbial curtain in plastic, giving fans a closer look at what’s next for the Classified Series. For now, we can dive into the official and booth images of Pythona and ogle over the custom concepts from the name only reveals so we can envision what they could like.

Pythona

The mysterious emissary of Cobra-La has finally emerged! Revealed during Hasbro’s SDCC 2025 press breakfast and put on display in the GI Joe Classified Series section of the Hasbro booth, the long-awaited Pythona figure has been officially unveiled, and fans now have their first look at her stunning Classified Series debut. Slated as a “Fall Exclusive,” she will be available exclusively on-site at the Hasbro booth at select Fall Conventions, including New York Comic Con and MCM London. After the conventions, limited quantities will be available for purchase on HasbroPulse.com while supplies last.

These official images of the G.I. Joe Classified Series Pythona figure showcase the Cobra-La operative in her full glory, featuring a deep purple and black color palette accented by a textured, tattered-edge soft goods cape. The intricate sculpting on her bodysuit mimics an organic, sinewy pattern, and she comes with a wide array of accessories including multiple alternate hands, swappable heads with varying expressions, snake-themed weapons, and bio-organic creatures. The figure is also equipped with translucent effect pieces, enhancing her eerie, bio-mutated aesthetic. One image displays her back view, highlighting the drape and texture of the cape and her articulated stance, while another shows her posed in a fierce attack posture, brandishing a trio of serpents in one hand and a bio-ring weapon in the other.

This image showcases the complete accessory loadout for the G.I. Joe Classified Series Pythona figure. Her accessories include two alternate heads—one calm and one screaming—along with a swappable long hairpiece. The figure is loaded with Cobra-La inspired bio-weapons and creatures, including twin coiled rings with snake motifs, multiple parasites, clawed hands, and various organic appendages. The full display captures the character’s surreal and alien design, staying true to her appearance from the 1987 animated movie.

SDCC 2025 Booth Images

Revealed during the Hasbro SDCC 2025 press breakfast and later showcased in the G.I. Joe Classified Series booth, Cobra-La’s elusive Pythona has finally made her debut in six-inch form. Fans of the 1987 animated movie will instantly recognize her signature look, now brought to life with modern articulation and sculpting. This reveal marks a significant moment for collectors eager to expand their Cobra-La ranks in the Classified line.

On display at the Hasbro booth during SDCC 2025, the G.I. Joe Classified Series Pythona figure brings the Cobra-La emissary to life with impressive detail and menace. Draped in a flowing purple cape, Pythona features intricately sculpted bio-organic textures throughout her deep violet armor, paired with a bald head, pronounced facial markings, and interchangeable expressions that range from calm to fierce. The figure comes packed with a variety of organic accessories—including snake-like tendrils, a monstrous plant creature, a translucent pink gem, and other bio-weapons—enhancing her alien origins. The convention-exclusive packaging echoes the strange, organic world of Cobra-La and gives collectors a vivid look at her animated debut reimagined for the Classified line.

This close-up image of the Cobra-La Pythona figure’s accessories offers a deeper look at the bizarre and organic arsenal that accompanies this convention-exclusive release. Spread across the display are an array of grotesque creatures and bio-weapons, including clawed hands, parasitic tentacles, and snarling plant-like beasts, each sculpted with vivid, alien detail. A bright pink translucent gem and multiple alternate heads and hands highlight the figure’s customizability, while a serpentine ring accessory channels the unsettling biotech aesthetic of Cobra-La. With this array of gear, the G.I. Joe Classified Series Pythona brings animated oddity to the forefront of any collection.

Possible Digital Render Reveals

Lifeline

Lifeline was first introduced as an action figure in 1986 and later offered as a Kellogg’s cereal mail-in premium in 1991. His figure was repainted in 1988 for the Tiger Force line, followed by a new version in 1994 as part of the Battle Corps series, which was re-released in 2002 under The Real American Hero Collection with updated arms and a new head sculpt. Another repaint came in 2010 as a G.I. Joe Convention exclusive, this time using all the original parts, and he returned again in 2011 with a new version for the 30th Anniversary line.

Stronox Customs put together a sharp-looking concept of Lifeline in 6-inch scale that feels like a natural evolution of his vintage figure. He’s decked out in his signature red jumpsuit with bold white accents, including the word “RESCUE” running down his leg, and comes loaded with his classic medic gear. The figure sports a white utility belt, pouches, and holsters, along with a detailed medical case in hand and a pistol at the ready. His helmet and green-tinted shades complete the look, while the back shows off an intricate rescue pack with sculpted equipment and oxygen tank. This custom really captures the essence of G.I. Joe’s pacifist medic while updating the details for a Classified Series-style build.

Iceberg

Iceberg was originally released as an action figure in 1986, with a new version following in 1993 as part of the Battle Corps line.

Here’s a look at YoJoeARAH’s custom concept of Iceberg in Classified Series scale alongside his vintage figure. The larger build keeps his classic cold-weather look intact with a white and light teal jacket, fur-trimmed cuffs and collar, padded snow pants, and green harness and belt details. His sculpted gear includes grenades across his chest, pouches at his waist, and a long rifle that mirrors the vintage weapon. From the back, you can see his ammo clips strapped in and the layered detailing of his winter gear. The vintage figure stands next to him with the same crisp white and green color scheme, making it easy to see how this concept updates the classic arctic trooper into a modern 6-inch style.

Night Viper

Night Viper was first introduced as a vintage figure in 1989, standing out with his dark green uniform, black chest gear, and signature visor helmet. He returned in 1993 as part of the Battle Corps line with a brighter color scheme, followed by a repaint in 2006 for the Direct-to-Consumer line. In 2013, Night Viper received an updated modern-era figure under the G.I. Joe: Retaliation toy line, which quickly became a fan favorite due to its detailed sculpt and accurate homage to the original. Additional versions appeared in limited releases and exclusives throughout the years.

Night-Vipers are trained to operate in complete darkness, with equipment designed for stealth, including helmets with night vision, infrared detection, and sound amplifiers. Their suits reduce infrared signatures, making them nearly invisible to radar. While they have the advantage of “see first, eliminate first,” their eyes are highly sensitive to light, making them vulnerable if exposed, though finding them is a challenge. Stronox Customs creates an amazing and highly detailed GI Joe Classified Series concept. If we were to get anything close to this for a figure.

He’s translated the features from the vintage figure we know and love so well, including the night vision monocular, the updated rifle with night scope, and the backpack with small antennae. He even made sure to add his skull patch on his left arm!

Hit N Run

Hit & Run made his action figure debut in 1988, later appearing in Europe in 1991 with Tiger Force colors, and eventually returning in a 25th anniversary style as part of the “Assault on Cobra Island” 7-pack.

Here’s a killer concept of Hit & Run by Stronox Customs that really nails the look of a vintage G.I. Joe figure reimagined in 6-inch scale. He’s fully geared up in camo fatigues with black boots, tactical harness, and rope accessories, complete with face paint that captures his classic commando vibe. One setup shows him standing tall with his rifle slung at his side, helmet and red goggles in place, and a satchel in hand, while the other shot has him kneeling with his helmet off, rope in hand, ready for a climb. The details and paintwork make him feel like a perfect Classified Series version of his classic 1988 figure.

Big Lob

Big Lob made his debut in G.I. Joe: The Movie, where he was voiced by Brad Sanders. He was introduced as part of the “Rawhides,” a team of fresh recruits that included Falcon, Chuckles, Jinx, Law & Order, and Tunnel Rat, all trained under Beach Head. Despite his presence in the film, Big Lob didn’t receive an action figure or comic book appearance until 2010, when he was finally released as a G.I. Joe Club exclusive. In the America’s Elite comic series, he was noted as a reserve member of the team and shown on a deployment map during the “World War III” storyline, where he was engaged in the fight against Cobra Commander’s global forces. His specialties are listed as Infantry/Grenadier, with Public Affairs Specialist as his secondary role.

Here we get a look at YoJoeARAH’s custom concept of Big Lob in the GI Joe Classified Series scale, paired up with his vintage figure for comparison. The larger figure is decked out in a bright red tank top with his signature number 14, green combat pants, and tan lace-up boots. He’s kitted out with a belt loaded with pouches, a holstered sidearm, grenades strapped across his chest, and a huge launcher in hand. From the back, you can see the shoulder strap securing his gear and a closer look at the sculpted details on his pants and boots. The vintage figure stands right alongside him, carrying a rifle and sporting the same recognizable uniform and number 14 chest print, showing off how this concept translates the classic look into modern Classified Series style.

Taurus

This 6″ scale custom Taurus, created by YoJoeARAH, is a modern interpretation of the classic G.I. Joe character. The figure features a muscular build with a bald head and a distinct red beard, dressed in a bright yellow sleeveless shirt, green tactical pants with black padded sections, and black combat boots. Accessories include a removable brown backpack with rolled green sleeping back, a machete sheathed on the back, and a large combat knife on the thigh. The figure also features sculpted shoulder armor and detailed utility belts, showcasing the high level of craftsmanship that only YoJoeARAH can bring!

Red Dog

The talented YoJoeARAH brings us this custom 6-inch scale Red Dog, which is a modernized update of the vintage 1987 figure. The figure accurately mirrors the character’s classic look, including his orange football-style jersey with the number “1” on the front, blue pants, and black boots. He features sculpted accessories like a headband, necklace, and brown belt with a detailed buckle. The backpack and thigh holster further enhance the resemblance, while the articulation and detailing reflect the modern Classified Series look!