IGN is thrilled to share an exclusive first look at Hasbro's latest addition to the G.I. Joe Classified line, and it's nothing short of spectacular. This new box set brings the notorious Cobra villain Zartan and his Dreadnoks to life, transformed into the heavy metal band Cold Slither, as seen in a classic episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
Dubbed the G.I. Joe Classified: Dreadnoks Cold Slither - Band of Vipers action figure set, this collection will be an exclusive offering at San Diego Comic-Con this summer. Below, you can explore a detailed slideshow gallery of this remarkable set:
G.I. Joe Classified: Dreadnoks Cold Slither - Band of Vipers Image Gallery
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The Cold Slither set features meticulously detailed 6-inch figures of Zartan, Ripper, Buzzer, and Torch, all geared up for the Band of Vipers World Tour concert. Accompanying these figures are an impressive 29 accessories, including a range of musical instruments such as a guitar, bass, keytar, and drum set. Even the packaging pays homage to the Springfield Theater, enhancing the set's nostalgic appeal.
This exclusive box set will be available at San Diego Comic-Con, taking place from July 24-27, 2025. Due to high demand, limited quantities will also be offered on the Hasbro Pulse website post-event.
For fans who prefer a more retro style, Hasbro is collaborating with Super7 to introduce the Cold Slither Zartan to Super7's ReAction+ line. This 3.75-inch figure, crafted with the classic A Real American Hero style and O-Ring construction, comes in vintage packaging. It glows in the dark under UV light and includes microphone and guitar accessories. Priced at $20, it will be available for preorder on the Super7 website starting April 3 at 9:15am PT.
Hasbro is fully embracing the musical theme by releasing an actual Cold Slither album in collaboration with Reigning Phoenix Music. Here's the official description of the album:
In 2025, Cold Slither, the iconic heavy metal rock band from G.I. Joe lore, are releasing their highly anticipated debut album. Headlined by the phenomenal self-titled anthem “Cold Slither,” the album delivers 10 electrifying tracks that blend searing distorted guitar riffs, pounding rhythms, and irresistibly catchy, anthemic choruses.
In other Hasbro news, we recently got an exclusive first look at their Transformers Liokaiser Combiner figure, which is currently being crowdfunded on HasLab. You can also explore the many collectibles available on the IGN Store.
