Hasbro's G.I. Joe Cold Slither: Heavy Metal Edition

IGN has an exclusive first look at Hasbro's latest G.I. Joe Classified Series addition: a killer box set featuring Cobra villain Zartan and his Dreadnoks, transformed into the heavy metal band, Cold Slither.

This action figure set, titled "G.I. Joe Classified: Dreadnoks Cold Slither - Band of Vipers," is inspired by a classic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero episode. It's a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive this summer. See the incredible detail in the image gallery 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, fully decked out for their "Band of Vipers World Tour" concert. The set boasts an impressive 29 accessories, including a guitar, bass, keytar, drum set, and more. Even the packaging is designed to resemble the Springfield Theater.

This exclusive box set will be available only at San Diego Comic-Con (July 24-27, 2025). Limited quantities will be released on the Hasbro Pulse website afterward.

For fans who prefer a retro vibe, Hasbro and Super7 are collaborating on a Cold Slither Zartan ReAction+ figure. This 3.75-inch figure, reminiscent of classic A Real American Hero toys, features O-ring construction, vintage packaging, UV-reactive glow-in-the-dark paint, and microphone/guitar accessories. It’s priced at $20 and available for preorder on the Super7 website starting April 3rd at 9:15 AM PT.

Hasbro's commitment to the musical theme extends beyond figures; they're releasing an actual Cold Slither album in collaboration with Reigning Phoenix Music. The album description reads:

"In 2025, Cold Slither, the iconic heavy metal rock 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 distorted guitar riffs, pounding rhythms, and irresistibly catchy, anthemic choruses."

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