Hasbromay be best known for theirMarvel LegendsandTransformersfigures, but the other major franchise they have under their belt isG.I.
The popular 80s toyline has been celebrated in the company’sG.I.
The latest edition to this line is going to bring horror andG.I.
Image by Zanda Rice
Revealed at Walmart Collector Con,the six-inch-scale figure is based on the character created byhorrorlegend and authorStephen King.
He created the hero for Kings son Owen, who was a massive fan of the franchise.
His son even helped shape the character because Owen wanted a magician on theG.I.
The figure itself will be a Walmart exclusive and will come with a handful of mystic accessories.
This includes an alternate hand, D.I.R.E.
(Dread-Inducing Response Energy) Tech-projected monster mask and lenticular hypno-shield with attachable fear manifestation.
Just looking at this figure is enough to hear Prices infamous voice haunt your skull.
The future of G.I.
Joe on the Big Screen
The 21st century hasn’t been that kind toG.I.
Despite generally better reception, this didn’t happen.
Yet, arguably the biggest bow to the brand would be in 2021 with the villain-centric origin storySnake Eyes.
The prequel bombed at the box office, only managing to make $40 million worldwide.
The reviews weren’t much better either, withSnake Eyesholding a 35% onRotten Tomatoes.
That throwback action-adventure teased the famous team in its final seconds.
The epic crossover film, which has happened many times before in the comics, iscurrently in development.
It will bethe next live-action film for bothTransformersandG.I.
Where Can You Stream G. I Joe?
Snakes Eyesis currentlystreaming on NetflixwhileThe Rise of CobraandRetaliationare fighting over onParamount+.Before your nextG.I.
Joemission, it’s possible for you to preview Hasbros Richard Crystal Ball King figure onWalmart’s website.
Itll be $24.82 USD and go up for pre-order on Thursday, March 13th at 10 am EST.
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