Hey y’all, I’ve been looking through pictures of upcoming G.I. Joe figures and I can’t help but share some of my thoughts. I’m mostly sharing my thoughts because I have a huge ego and think everyone cares about what I think, but it’s partly because I like the sound of my own voice. Let’s do this!

Arctic Threat Storm Shadow

Okay on the plus side is the camo pattern brings to mind one of my favorite Storm Shadow costumes of all time. On the negative, it’s a simple repaint that’s hard to buy based on the seemingly unending price hikes with Joes. There’s a lesson here, if prices were lower I’d buy a lot more. I’m also sure there’s a contingent of you gnashing teeth at the big rocket launcher, but in this case it’s kind of cool. I like the idea of having a launching zip line.

Snake Armor with Cobra Viper Commando

Want! Well, half want. I’ve fully decided that I detest the new Vipers, so I guess that’s one I’ll try to unload.

Cobra Jet Pack with Air Viper

Man, Hasbro is really getting it’s mileage out of the 25th Strato-Viper. Isn’t this the third time he’s been released? Also, isn’t this like the third or fourth figure being called an “Air Viper” in the 25th line? It’s kind of getting confusing. I really want that jet pack though, which is funny because I never really cared for the original. I’m thinking it’s due to it being an old mold and I’m a total nostalgia idiot.

And Finally…

Doesn’t “Young Snake Eyes” of the Young Snake Eyes and Young Storm Shadow pack here look a lot like Luke Skywalker?