If you're a G.I. Joe fan, a glam metal devotee, or someone who just wants to see Zartan shred a guitar like his life depends on it, Hasbro has officially answered your prayers. The Cold Slither: Band of Vipers Tour Commemorative Action Figure Set, once a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, is now available for pre-order via Hasbro Pulse — and it's easily one of the most inspired and over-the-top additions to the Classified Series to date.
With this set, you're not just getting figures — you're getting a full-fledged glam rock spectacle. Included are six-inch-scale action figures of the four founding members of Cold Slither: Zartan, Ripper, Buzzer, and Torch, each transformed from Dreadnok biker brutes into their arena rock god alter egos (introduced in 1985's "Cold Slither" episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero). Their glam rock redesign is both hilarious and utterly awesome, fusing spandex-clad absurdity with just enough Cobra menace to keep the satire sharp.
Firstly, thanks to Hasbro for sending these guys over. I'm not a huge Classified Series collector, but let's see if these could change my mind and make me a devotee.
Sculpting & Design: Spandex, Sweat, and Snake Venom
Each figure uses a mix of existing Classified tooling and newly sculpted elements to deliver lean, music-ready physiques. Zartan, Ripper, and Buzzer all borrow the upper body and arms from Quick Kick, which gives them a more wiry look than their original bulkier versions. It's a smart choice here; it fits the glam rock aesthetic and sets these versions apart as stage-ready alter egos rather than standard combatants.
Despite the reused parts, there's a ton of care put into the sculpting. The faces are expressive and characterful, capturing both the personality of each Dreadnok and the glam-rock attitude they've adopted. Buzzer in particular stands out with his removable glasses and neckerchief, exuding an over-the-top, almost Freddie Mercury-like stage presence.
Ripper's transformation is the most drastic, ditching his signature mohawk for a lion's mane of hair that makes him look more like WWE World Champion Seth Rollins mid-promo than his traditional biker self, but somehow, it works. It's ridiculous — and yet, in the world of Cold Slither, that's exactly the point.
Each figure comes dressed in bold, glam-inspired costumes, complete with shiny spandex and exaggerated detailing. The same base legs are used across the board, but overlays bring individuality: Buzzer gets fringe, Ripper's got blue scarf accents, and all wear rock-star-ready boots with unique flourishes. The costumes are cartoony enough to pay homage to the source material but polished enough to feel like proper collectibles.
Accessories: The Sound of Cobra
Hasbro didn't skimp here as each figure comes with his iconic instrument, and the set includes a whopping 29 accessory pieces. That's right: 29.
Included are:
- Guitar, bass, and keytar (because Cold Slither doesn't skimp on synth).
- 5 instrument straps for posing flexibility.
- And — most impressively — a fully articulated six-inch scale drum kit. That includes:
- Bass drum with kick pedal
- Hi-hat with pedal
- Floor tom, mid-tom, hi-tom
- Snare drum
- Cymbals and stands
- Stool
- 2 drumsticks
Even high-end music figure lines rarely get this kind of treatment. Whether you're setting up a raucous jam session, a fiery concert scene, or a Cobra-sponsored battle of the bands, this set gives you all the tools to make it happen.
The detailing is superb across the board, with realistic sculpts for the instruments and just the right touch of exaggerated proportions to keep things visually interesting. You'll want to recreate dynamic dioramas of epic jams — and thanks to the high articulation standard of the Classified line, you absolutely can.
Packaging: Backstage Access
The presentation on this set is nothing short of spectacular. From the moment you slide off the collector-grade slipcover, you're greeted with an incredible diorama recreation of Springfield Theater, the canonical home stage of Cold Slither. The box is brimming with Easter eggs: vintage posters for past performers, Cobra propaganda, trinkets, and nods that long-time fans will appreciate.
Zarana peers out suspiciously from behind the ticket booth while Monkeywrench lurks backstage, ready to boot any would-be trespassers. It's a fun bit of world-building and storytelling that elevates this from a toy set to a true display piece.
Fan Service & Rock Lore
Cold Slither is a deep cut from G.I. Joe's wilder cartoon days — a fake glam rock band created by Cobra to brainwash the youth via hypnotic music. Hasbro leans all the way into that absurdity here, and it rocks. The band's discography is even expanding: their album, including the new single "Thunder Machine," is now streaming on major platforms, blending cinematic guitar riffs with chaotic Cobra energy. It's hard not to smile at the sheer commitment to the bit.
And don't think this is just a nostalgia play either, as the figures are beautifully made, the accessories are abundant and detailed, and the packaging alone is practically worth the $124.99. There's more than a wink here; there's a full bow to fans who've followed G.I. Joe to its weirdest extremes for decades.
Final Thoughts
I know the price point is a bit spicy, but the Cold Slither: Band of Vipers Tour Commemorative Action Figure Set is a love letter to a very specific flavor of '80s pop culture — the kind that mixed hard rock with military fantasy, glam costumes with Cobra conspiracies. It's a brilliantly executed joke, but it's also a top-tier figure set, packed with articulation, detail, and personality.
If you're a Classified Series collector, this is an essential pickup. If you just love loud music and loud toys, this set screams for a gig on your shelf. It's unapologetically bizarre, surprisingly beautiful, and just pure fun.
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