IGN has an exclusive first look at Hasbro's latest G.I. Joe Classified Series addition, and it's a heavy metal masterpiece. This new box set features Cobra villain Zartan and his Dreadnoks, transformed into the band Cold Slither, complete with their rock-and-roll regalia.
The G.I. Joe Classified: Dreadnoks Cold Slither – Band of Vipers action figure set is inspired by a classic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero episode and will be a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive this summer. See the incredible detail in the slideshow below:
G.I. Joe Classified: Dreadnoks Cold Slither – Band of Vipers Image Gallery
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The Cold Slither set includes 6-inch figures of Zartan, Ripper, Buzzer, and Torch, all ready for the Band of Vipers World Tour. The set boasts an impressive 29 accessories, including a guitar, bass, keytar, and drum set. Even the packaging replicates the Springfield Theater.
This box set will be available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con (July 24-27, 2025). Limited quantities will be released on the Hasbro Pulse website after the convention.
For fans of classic G.I. Joe figures, Hasbro and Super7 are collaborating on a Cold Slither Zartan ReAction+ figure. This 3.75-inch figure, reminiscent of the original A Real American Hero toys, features O-ring construction, vintage packaging, and UV-reactive glow-in-the-dark paint. It also includes microphone and guitar accessories.
The Cold Slither Zartan ReAction+ figure is priced at $20 and will be available for preorder on the Super7 website starting April 3rd at 9:15 am PT.
Hasbro is taking the musical theme even further with an actual Cold Slither album, a collaboration with Reigning Phoenix Music. The album is described as:
In 2025, Cold Slither, the iconic heavy metal band from G.I. Joe lore, unleash their highly anticipated debut album. Featuring the phenomenal self-titled anthem “Cold Slither,” the album delivers 10 electrifying tracks blending searing guitar riffs, pounding rhythms, and anthemic choruses.
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