I see Croc Master as being more aligned with Zartan, given the swamp connection. To me, he fits more in with Zartan and the Dreadnoks more than Cobra Commander.

Spirit (along side commando Snake Eyes and Sgt Stalker) is my favorite in the line. Storm Shadow has a couple issues: when the swords are in the their scabbards the snake head hilts are upside down, and the quiver is on the wrong side: when Storm Shadow has to grab an arrow he has to somehow reach around his head. I’m new to Analog Toys and have been having a good time exploring the channel.

The hook is used to open the crocodile's mouth in case you were wondering:)

You can take the boy out of the army...whom else would worry about a plastic man shouldering his weapon? Not that you can't, but it did make me smile. Thanks for the content.

I sold off my collection a couple months ago, then I found these three and I was back in the game just like that!

Nice one Tony, TBH i've been swapping a lot of the GI Joe weapons with weapons from the Valaverse weapons packs

I love the croc master figure but fiona was a huge plus . Great articulation

I got Spirit and Storm Shadow. Both are great figures! I'm eagerly waiting on my favorite Joe to get released....DUSTY.

So glad you’re getting back into certain ones Tony,

I like the snake eyes based on his original figure rather than the ninja redesign.

The fact that spirit can stand without a display stand, even with the eagle, is impressive.

That Storm Shadow is the best G.I. Joe figure I've seen in a while. Hopefully they keep improving and get to where all their figures are pin less.

You are a true pleasure to watch. My two gripes about Storm Shadow, non-removable forearm wraps, so he can't display the Arashikage hexagram to match Kamakura, and a compound bow over a bow more akin to use by a ninja. He looks really good otherwise. A Tommy head would have been nice. Kamakura has more accessories and an unmasked portrait. Or a Billy head, as Billy wore a Settonjutsu Shinobi Shozoku similar to Storm Shadow. Thank you for your reviews. It would be nice to see a follow-up with a proper sniper rifle, in comparison to the sniper blaster accessory included.

A nice ( mostly ) positive video from Analog Toys, discussing the new and improved direction taken by Hasbro and their G.I. Joe Classified toyline. Although I don't normally recommend Hasbro toys, I will say that the Crocodile action figure is totally amazing and should belong in everyone's toy collection. And like Tony, I want multiples of that Crocodile, so they can play with my Matchbox Thunderbirds figures! :)

Now that they're getting good again- I am hoping to see a Classified Snow Job & Chuckles.

Great review Tony. That crocodile is something else! Finally got to see that video of the kid and the one handed shotgun fail LOL.

One of the best unbiased reviews I’ve seen in a long time. 👍💯😇

Sgt Stalker is a fantastic figure too with decent guns that almost all store nicely on him.

a sweet video! :) I've found this wave quite a few times in the US at retail! Thanks for the nice looks

I’m quit intrigued that your Spirit stands well, I’ve had nothing but possibility issues with mine. His shoes soles are over sized causing mine to constantly tip over, so I will have to either shave them down, or I just pick up another one, but over all he is a nice figure. Oh and you’re right, that rifle is absurdly to small. Mine also falls off the back pack all the time. I guess its just quality control

Not a toy collector since my childhood but I appreciate that your reviews are straight to the point not a bunch video graphics

My 2 favorite Joes have always been Outback and Hit and Run. Still waiting for Classified figures that move me as much as the originals did back in the 80s.

It's about time that the croc gets it's 5-minute fame.

I never thought about the shotgun the same way you did, but falcon was one of the few original GI Joes that I had as a kid and I hated that shotgun too. It wasn't that I thought it was weird that he came with it, I hated the fact that it had that handle, and he couldn't hold it like you're supposed to. It doesn't make any sense to make an accessory for any kind of toy that it can't hold properly, just like the Spirit action figure.

Big T, with another great one! Keep smashing it, brother.

I got out of classified after the first year but I’ve slowly been buying certain choice figures. They’ve definitely course corrected. They’re not they’re 100% yet but it’s a vast improvement over the figures up to Zartan. And I agree with the artwork on the figures. I don’t keep the boxes but some of the art look horrendous

I'm fine with the different artwork for the most part as long as it looks good. The packaging for the B.A.T. is just sensational, frame-worthy even. But I'm sorry, Spirit's looks like a child did it. Odd that the team haven't capitalised on selling prints of all these different artists' interpretations, seems like a lot of hassle for something a majority of people are going to throw away. In terms of the figures, funnily enough, Croc Master himself is my favourite of these three :') Not least because he's the only one who didn't have QC issues - Spirit's leg snapped off at the hip as soon as I moved it, and Storm Shadow's right foot likes to pop off at the boot cut. But I also love the pseudo-Bane look and all the crocodile scale textures, he definitely appeals to the kid in me.

I'm of a similar opinion with the early waves. That first Roadblock design was just not Roadblock to me, and the gun he came with was something you'd expect down the line in some space team. The newer stuff, as it gets closer to the original 80s designs, is so much better. I can't wait for Outback and Shipwreck. Hoping they'll make a new Scarlett that's closer to the 80s design.

I think my five favorites of the line so far are Spirit, Zarana, Major Bludd, Tiger Force Outback, and Tunnel Rat. There are several other very good ones, though, too.

Spirit and Storm Shadow are up there in the top 3 figures from this line. I am really enjoying the whole line, but I agree that the earlier figures definitely had their shortcomings. I am glad to see tighter joints and better design choices, across the board.

I think Hasbro should just do a zoo animals wave. The Timber is great, the panther that came with Drizzt from the DnD line is great, etc.

Awesome video as always, Tony!

One of the biggest issues I've had with the line involves the accessory storage. In some respects, I understand trying to keep things reminiscent of the originals. On the other hand, they're not realistically feasible. Stormshadow is a perfect example. The sculpted his Hans correctly for a right handed archer. You're going to hold the bow in your left hand and knock and draw with the first 2 fingers of your dominant (right) hand. Then you go to pull an arrow from the quiver. Which is over the left shoulder... So you're either going to try to draw an arrow across your body from over your left shoulder with your right hand, or you switch the bow to your right hand, pull the arrow with your left hand, switch the bow back to the left hand while transferring the arrow to the right hand before knocking, drawing and firing. I'll also mention that Stormshadow has the same sword storage problem that Snake Eyes does. Don't understand? Grab a sword surrogate yourself and try drawing it from it's sheath and to a ready position. For a double edged sword, it's no big deal. Except, they're not using a double edged blade.

"Blasters" 🤣🤣

"A group of crocodiles". - Now that's a Bond Villain HQ collection of reptilian enforcers.

Excellent video Tony! :)

I Like how honest Your reviews are with this *Classified Series.* Thanks. 👍 These figures are more like a *choose wise* type collection, rather than, I have to got all of them. *PD:* So far I have 10 of those Clasified Series, only the figures of the characters that I liked most of the cartoon... and it all started because I felt in love with that *Baroness Figure.* 😍

Croc master costs $42 in Oklahoma USA

Another fine video sir!

Croc Master's leash accessory fits better if you remove the croc's head, put the leash on the stump and then put the head back on. It can also hide the neck joint that way.

Great stuff 😊

Tony, between your background, personality, and awesome British accent, you come across as much more genuine and knowledgeable than many other reviewers. It's always a pleasure to see a new video from you.

Great job on this review...

Great review!

Great review and details about this very impressive figures! 👍

I agree with the art work comment 100% All of the G.I. Joe Classified box art should look like Barbecue or Heavy Duty Roadblock. Those look AMAZING.

Why would a terrorist organization need crocodiles? Obviously, there's no practical reason for this, but relative to COBRA, I'd say they're an absolute necessity. Plus, as far as design goes, Croc Master looks pretty modest, when compared to Dr. Mindbender, Serpentor and the forgotten Raptor (Cobra's bird keeper, who dressed like a bird).

Great review 👏

Thanks for the review and backgound knowlidge

I've been collecting a lot of the Cobra characters (mostly CC, Destro, Baroness, and some of the troop builders (Cobra Officer/infantry, the Viper 3-pack) and have Tomax and Xamot as well as a Crimson Guardsman on preorder and I've enjoyed the change in design aesthetic to be closer to the show - I had passed on Storm Shadow initially but definitely going to add him to the collection now :D

Just got Spirit, really nice piece, the skin tone on the blue plastic does need some sharper applications, but other than that, I love it. However, I did switch his rifle for the Valaverse DMR, it attaches to the backpack just fine, but I did sand it down a bit so it doesn't stress the trigger guard.

I saw croc master and baroness on the Peg in Canada for 64+tax, so yeah, not a chance.

Have All 3 and love them all

The craziest detail is in spirits 1911, there’s a molded Eagle wings on the slide lol I really loved the crocmaster set, such a random character that just works, the storm shadow figure just looks awesome posed against the deluxe Snake eyes w/ Timber set. The retro card snake eyes is essentially the same figure minus timber and the tactical vest. The Falcon figure is woeful. Cover girl looks great and I’m pretty stoked about shipwreck

Tony I don’t know what your feelings are on the Cobra BATS, but I definitely recommend them. They are also all pinless like Storm Shadow and they come kitted out with some cool accessories. I understand if you don’t like them due to not being realistic, but they are awesome regardless.

Awesome review Tony!👍. I got out of new action figures but these are very nice for sure!😁

While I don't hate the face sculpt on the Classified Falcon, I will say that it doesn't feel like Falcon. Looks and feels more like Flint. Which is funny because honestly Flint's head on his Classified figure feels more like Falcon. Honestly I'll probably do a repaint and head swap with those two when I get Falcon. Might swap the boots if I get a second Stalker.

The box art is differently not choice however I've seen the same art version in the action force brand, more for the action force comics. The desert rat comic looked like it was drawn for an elementary kid. Then you get the Pandora comic art is amazing and the coloring is fantastic. Hope they continue with the pandora art style in action force. As for gi joe I pick up a few but are getting fewer as prices go up.

It probably won't happen but I'd jump back in if they did a tunnel rat

11:55 That’s a week long headache.

We need a Classified Doc!

I just got the Viper 3 pack and I love the artwork on the box. The figures look cool too.

Great review, Mr Tony. BTW, it's a "bask" of crocodiles. Makes me think though, what's the collective term for Ninja?

Heated up the croc master Fiona chain in hot water to give it the sagging look. I thought I was crazy but I guess others didn't like the chain.

Storm Shadow and Barbecue are what reeled me in finally. While I wish they were in classified packaging, Spirit, the Baroness, the Cobra Officer, and the NEW Snake Eyes cemented me into collecting them - mind you, only the ones I actually like. So no Flint or the original classified Roadblock for me. On the fence about that Dusty though. It's just lacking something. Might have to get a certain desert themed Valaverse figure to take his place. ;)

3:05 Dead parrot sketch.

Spirit and Storm Shadow have been my favorite figures of the line. I’ve passed on croc master though. I barely liked the original and though I like the croc, it’s not enough to make me buy.

*11:55* The Hasbro management team. 😅😂😂

I’m just curious if they will continue to dual release a classified version and a classic accessories version.

Personally, I prefer the newer updated looks over the old, outdated looks from 35 years ago. I grew up in the 80s and had lots of these figures but really enjoy modernized looks from my childhood. I prefer they have both the classic and modernized looks so people can choose or have both versions.

I don't have too much interest in GI Joe, but I picked up a Cobra Officer and I really dig it. The sculpt is great and he comes with a good loadout, though I gave him a Valaverse MP5, which I think suits him better. And while I'm by no means planning on getting many of these figures, I'm looking forward to getting a Cobra infantryman and a Crimson Guard. Might also pick up an Alley Viper and the red version of the BAT coming next year.

GI Joe has replaced the Marvel Legends in terms of excitement for what figures are coming out…. Then again I got most of the Marvel Legends I would be interested in….

I just got spirit hr ago.He still on shelf week later so I got it

Your obsession with 'proper' military weapons undermines the fact that 'sci-fi' weapons were in the line since 1982. I do understand it. as I myself used to learn about the guns from the exact weapon being listed on the side of the card, but it was always understood that it was 'sci-fi fantasy' simultaneously.

+0:22 I've only just started collecting Classified once they started making enough Cobra Characters to catch my attention and the Retro Ones were Half price so that made me go "yes please"... so I am in in the middle of catching up. So: Viper I love him lots of fun to play with all I had to do was fashion a strap for his rifle and I was happy. Bat : Love that too in all the colours Stormshadow : He's OK the weapon storage is a bit meh but he's perfectly fine, has a slight tendency to fall over though due to small feet Snake Eyes and Timber, not my preferred Snake Eyes Design but it sells it as a more Commando like Snake eye just fine but Timber is adorable. Wave 1 Snake eyes / Forynite Snake Eyes the wave one has nicer weapons, he's fine nothing spectacular but perfectly fine Scarlett Mine was a bit loose and her belts don't fit her well, I much prefer the Movie figure and tend to use that one instead. Destro : i don't have the standard one yet but the Retro and PD ones are great Baroness (retro) : lousy elbows but the sculpt is glorious so I will forgive her baulked articulation issues Roadblock : I despise the stupid choice of guns they seem to want to give him, but otherwise I do like all the Roadblock's not sure I need that many of them however, and well a Tiger Force one i inevitable Flint : cool figure zero complaints Lady Jaye : Love her, I play with her a lot But with a better pick of accessories than the ones she comes with. Alley Viper : He's demented I love it to bits one of my favs Zartan : I actually like the default versions muted deco the overly colourful is to toy like to me. No complaints really with him. Crocmaster : Decent but should have used the Roadblock body, he's a bit titchy. Snake Eyes Origins Classified Figures : Yeah the Movie is a hot mess but judging the figures as figures they are fine, I'd actually rather like a Rise of Cobra Paris Attack Snake Eyes, Baroness, & Storm Shadow perhaps with fabric coats sometime. I have a few more but that will do for mentioning for now. So if I had any very minor complaints they'd be pretty minor like to many Roadblock's, the lack of the clear chest on the BAT's mildly annoys me but isn't a huge deal really. Over all I am very happy with them and they seem to impress people when I show them to them, they often comment on how dense and sold feeling they are. I don't have Spirit Iron Knife yet, he's on my to buy list though.

I put both the neck piece and the Hood up on my Stormshadow and I even lent him some goggles now he looks way more like "Archer Stormshadow" and more purposefully distinct to the other one, which suits me just fine as there is a tone of Snake Eyes variants so why worry about a few Storm Shadow variants. Sure it's a pain for the casual collector or for people who are Cartoon Fixated... I'm not stuck in 1984 though so I don't mind respectful updates... I might maybe make him a poncho or something too to further add to his distinctiveness from the other one. I wonder if the Han Solo ROTJ long coat will fit on him, that might be an interesting look for him ??? Also (controversially) I could perhaps stick the movie Stormshadow bare maskless head on him too to make him a "Tommy" figure which might look interesting with the hood. I think I'll go fish out that head and try that I think that would be a good use for him.

I agree those are beautiful and stand out but man but there are a ton of beautiful figures in this line. There was a slight style change (which is awesome) but those 1st waves were wonderful as well. May not be your personal style preference but they are awesome sculpts. Superior to most other similarly priced toys.

I was actually able to find all three of these, as well as the Cobra Officer, in stores with relative ease. I'm hoping this is a course correction in distribution as well as design. Also swapped out Storm Shadow'd hands with some bare Marvel Legends hands, and I think he looks a lot better.

Good, I'm not the only one who bought Croc Master primarily for Fiona LOL. I think it would've looked better with a metal chain, too, I'm planning to cut away that plastic one and replace it with an old necklace or something.

Regarding pinless joints, a reasonable guess is that the change is being rolled out based on when the figure was designed, regardless of when they're released.

The original Spirit was my first Joe and still my favorite and I love the Classified version. I did add a square of dark red fabric front and back to mimic the OG. Agree with the sniper. Gave him an Action Force rifle instead. Now if I could just get Kerac to give up his tactical tomahawk…

Seeing how Hasbro is going back to the classic designs. Makes me wonder why they didn't do that from the very start with the Classified line.

These are great. I'm annoyed because Classifieds' distribution is so bad, you never know when you'll see any figures in stores. I ordered these from the Hasbro site with their online price plus shipping only to FINALLY see these at Walmart and then at Target for $19.99. As for pins vs pinless, I really don't care. I didn't even notice that Stormshadow was pinless until you mentioned it.

Thinking of getting into collecting these particular GI Joes, any pointers for beginningers?

11:55...LMFAO!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

I’m not gonna lie, I really like the different art styles, there’s some I don’t like but I think it makes them all unique

Great video about great figures,why the retro line? Just to flay us more and our wallets

It is painfully obvious that the design people for the Classified Joes at Hasbro just don't care enough. You can clearly see that they are not doing their homework. While there are some exceptions in this range, too many lazy mistakes are permanently slipping through. It would be so easy to hire somebody who has his act together and who knows his stuff, but...they don't.

I’m pissing in the wind but, I bet if they went with a 4 inch line , with vehicles and play sets, they’d have busted all our bank accounts.

I would suggest to Hasbro that if they wish to repaint Crocmaster as Python Patrol or Night Attack or even just make up a new deco for him then, A black or White Crocskin jerkin might be nice and instead of Fiona include a different Albino Croc... which would be a direct reference to the small white one in the current set. As for the Babies.. I'll tell you what I do with them....... I put them in Destro's suitcase to guard his money. But they'd also make a good lab pet for Doctor Mind Bender too. As for the Gi Joe Military shtick.... well I don't mind it. I don't hate Green guys or anything I think I like what I'd call the "Adventurous look" so a perfect figure for me is Cover Girl. I certainly prefer the Field Deco Roadblock over the one with gold boots though. But considering how outlandish Cobra gets I'm fine with anything up to about Star Brigade, after that it gets a little silly. I adore things like the Cobra BAT that is super Iconic to me, without the Bat or the other more outlandish Cobra Outfits I think something would be missing, it would be to "normal" that Gi Joe and Cobra is a bit outlandish at times is part of it's appeal to me. I wonder if we can twist Hasbro's arm into using the Gi Joe Classified template for M.A.S.K. 6" Characters at some point ? That would be spiffing !

I thought about this a lot since I started collecting GI Joe classifieds: why did it go for the more modern tactical look early in the series and give Us Nerf guns for accessories, but then go pseudo retro with better looking accessories later on in the series without any of the modern tactical look that should have gone with these figures, these military action figures. I love that the classifieds are here, but why is there direction all over the place, design-wise. Then I realized that there are third-party accessory makers that can outfit these action figures a whole lot better. That's a market I would never want go belly up.

Have you seen the Mego storm shadow and snake eyes from hasbro and Mego?

Tony if you want crocodiles try Toy World. They aren't as large and don't have the articulation of the Croc Master one but would be cheaper than buying multiple Croc Masters and the shipping. I brought a few to display with mine, smaller ones to surround the bigger croc.

This is my biggest gripe about the classified line the sculpts are great almost amazing and gear they come with is great but there are a couple of things I need for this line to be great every figure needs a backpack even if it's a generic backpack, side arm , some sort of small pack weapon and a rifle and a way to house them on the figure if you have a sniper rifle or a larger caliber like m 60 then I don't need the small pack weapon but a backpack is a must and where I think the line really could Excel go with one ball and pin for the head swivel and come out with accessories packs with different heads, hands, backpacks and weapons they would make a fortune off of accessories alone like my BBQ I took the head from snake eyes the movie and put his head on and he holds his off head as his helmet little things would make this line great

The Falcon figure is sooooo close to a proper Vietnam figure and like you said, they just missed the mark with the little details.

Living in the UK the decision to stop collecting classifieds has been made for me, price increase, plasticless packaging and next year only available on pulse legends also done due to the first two above left with vintage now £16 a pop and black series at £25 and on one website two cassian andors exclusives stated as lower pre order price lol I've been collecting since the power of the force and i will not buy as i used too only what a I really want and sale items. Collecting up to the last few years didn't really impact on finances or trouble obtaining them now it's not fun except in small chunks love you videos and honesty cheers Tony

I really wanted a modern Storm Shadow, oh well, I'm in the minority.

As long as they keep giving us figures like these that look like the 80s versions collectors will be buying them up. If they go back to that futuristic version stuff they did in the first couple waves they will lose me personally

Falcon is one of my favorite GI Joe characters and they screwed him up. Loved the original figure and how he was in the comics. He was a badass Green Beret. I also swapped his weapon out. The best figure of Falcon by far is the Sideshow Series. He sits on my shelf proudly next to stalker.

Hey, Tony. Curious - what is your opinion of aftermarket customs? Agree that these 3 figures are an improvement over the previous offerings, but, ultimately - we are all collecting the same thing. Sure our collections are our own - but they are essentially the same as everyone else's. Some of us customize our own things, was wondering where you stand on this issue? I only ask - as a recent subscriber after seeing the best ever unboxing video with the W.H.A.L.E. - because there is a custom on eBay - a Grim Reaper Sky Striker? - and the opening sentence in the description is "everyone has a Sky Striker with Ace. I thought I would mix things up". We likely ate some of the same dust in Iraq & Afghanistan (thi in different AOs) and, having now watched most of your library of videos, I very much respect your knowledge and articulation on this strange little obsession we share. 😁