IGN brings you 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 showcases the notorious Cobra villain Zartan and his Dreadnoks, transformed into the heavy metal band Cold Slither. Inspired by a memorable episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, the G.I. Joe Classified: Dreadnoks Cold Slither - Band of Vipers set will be a coveted exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con this summer. Dive into our slideshow gallery below to explore this stunning collection:
G.I. Joe Classified: Dreadnoks Cold Slither - Band of Vipers Image Gallery
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The Cold Slither set is packed with excitement, featuring 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 variety of musical instruments like guitars, bass, keytar, and a drum set. The packaging itself is a masterpiece, designed to mimic the iconic Springfield Theater.
This exclusive box set will be available at San Diego Comic-Con, taking place from July 24-27, 2025. For those unable to attend, limited quantities will be offered post-event on the Hasbro Pulse website.
For fans of the classic G.I. Joe style, Hasbro is partnering with Super7 to introduce Cold Slither Zartan to their ReAction+ line. This 3.75-inch figure, crafted in the nostalgic A Real American Hero style with O-Ring construction, comes with a glow-in-the-dark feature activated by UV light and includes microphone and guitar accessories. Priced at $20, the Cold Slither Zartan ReAction+ figure will be up for preorder starting April 3 at 9:15am PT on the Super7 website.
Hasbro isn't stopping there; they're fully embracing the musical theme by collaborating with Reigning Phoenix Music to release an actual Cold Slither album. Here's the official description:
In 2025, Cold Slither, the iconic heavy metal rock band from G.I. Joe lore, are set to release 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 exciting Hasbro news, we recently unveiled an exclusive first look at their Transformers Liokaiser Combiner figure, which is now being crowdfunded on HasLab. Additionally, don't miss out on the wide range of collectibles available at the IGN Store.
