No Techno Viper or Night Creeper mention? You are right @5:48 raised a great point. I think all of us as fans can agree this year 2024 Hasbro has seemed more distant from the fans than usual. Even that so called Yo Joe June just seemed lack luster. I hope going into 2025 a little bit more communication and enthusiasm. @10:34 "he's in teal you can't say that" Laughing out loud in Napoleon Dynamite!
Nicely done summary of the year that was, mate. Our top 5's differ dramatically haha and that is absolutely fine. Here's to the line going strong in '25 and all the best to you and the fam for the New Year, bro. 🍻
I haven't thought out a top 5, but Airborne is definitely at the top of my list. Retro Duke was a welcome surprise, especially after seeing the head sculpt they were rocking in the original renders.
Tough for me to have a top whatever of 2024 because I got into the line this year. Glad I came across your channel though, helped me make some informed decisions about what figures I might want to go after.
2025 may be a bit slow to see all those renders/vehicles/leaks we’ve seen. Maybe CLAW sneaks into a January order and Spring release. We’ll see. I think they’ll have a drop around the birthday month. I have hard time with top fives or tens. I have enjoyed every Classified release but I can single out groups or groupings. Retro Coco/Duke/Scarlett/Beachhead are just great. Other retro figs were cool in the troops with the blue being best of the retro troops. Retros are fun to have. Doc and Torch are sweet updates. They have elements of the 80s looks with a kick. To me army builders are strong in Nightcreepers, Iron Grenadiers, IG Bats, and Techno. Loved the 60th figs with Sniper being my fave. Very excited to reunite Bazooka with Alpine and Quick Kick. Those three I enjoy so much I have doubles. One set to ride my scratch built Skyhawk and the other to pose around in pics. The crazy figs were great. I like Nemesis. His creepiness works for me. I’m able to get the most out of the articulation so I dig him. I also love the cephalopod and bat thing as separate creatures he uses. Once a Man is insane. I wish the little snake monster had more articulation points. VAMP/Stinger and Ferret/Tiger Paw are fun. The Wild Bill and Dragonfly are so much dang fun. I love the Twilight Guard and Steel Corps Commander. Such a fun surprise. I’ve enjoyed so much and look forward to continuing my favorite line in 2025 however it comes. I’m anticipating a leaner year at least at first. Hasbro is going through big changes. Moving away from movies and investing in gaming. Changing their headquarters and probably rearranging assets abroad. It’s going to be interesting. I’m very happy with what I have so appreciating them and not being focused on new figs may be healthier than a push to 200 figures/offerings from Classified.
If the Iron Grenadier's helmet stayed on better (and he came with an uzi), he'd be my top. The 60th series rocked. Doc was a surprise to me. I loved that figure (even with his bendy bed).
Another great year for the line with way more surprising figures than I’d thought I’d like. 1. Road Pig 2. Night Creeper 3. Storm Shadow V2 4. Jinx 5. Alpine Most surprising: 1. Raptor (worth the hype) 2. Metal Head (Love the alt head) 3. Wreckage (Best repaint) 4. Night Force 2-Pack 5. Gnawgahyde (Best “pet” pack)
2024 was definitely a great year for vehicles. We have more 1/12 scale vehicles added to Classified series then we did back in 2020/2021 where it was just two motorcycles that were unfortunately exclusive to scslper island. The Rattler looks freaking amazing and Wild Weasel looks very cool but I'm very satisfied with the Haslab that arrived this year, the Dragonfly and the four figs included, Wild Bill, Glenda, Night Force Ripcord and Crazy Legs. The Retro sub-line has also been improved that I'm almost want to collect this line too even though I try hard to stick to collecting only the modern figs. My personal favorite Retro would have to be Cobra Commander with the vac metal mask. My favorite 60th Anniversary figure is the halo jumper because of the large amount of accessories included and the camo makes him look like hit n run. Raptor was a plesant surprise, didn't expect to be this amazing because of the jetpack and now I can see why people were snagging him from Target for $10.49 while it lasted. Both Vamp and Stinger sets are great for shelf space when the Haslab vehicles take up too much space when displaying my collection and Iron Grenadiers (troopers and bats) are now my new favorite army builders. Happy new year Bee! 🎉🎆🇺🇲
ZZ here. I always enjoy your year in review videos for Classified and Valaverse. Something a lil different from the usual Top 10 stuff. Might have to give Raptor a second look too, I’ve been hearing a lotta praise from folks like you and Modxtra.
Battlefield accessory for the Dragonfly I would want to see is a drop cage with wheel indents for the VAMP, RAM, and MMS, with a sky patrol figure (I think one was a cargo load master or some such thing) or a the rapid deployment force. characters I’m still looking forward to are Lightfoot and Voltar, my first 2 Joes I bought.
Great recap. Overall, I would grade classified for 2024 as A- or B+. I loved the character selection but just some minor issues that slipped through the cracks that should never (stinger blast effects, misspellings for torch backpack and ferret). Prior to their classified release my most wanted was Storm Shadow v2 and Nemesis Enforcer. 😢 Despite their flaws, I’m okay with them. But was initially disappointed with both. My top 5 would be Retro Cobra Commander and Duke, Raptor, Big Boa, Iron Grenadier.
It's always hard for me to decide because I'm always adding Gridiron Loadouts and or busting out the paints and adding details Hasbro fails on. However, if I had to choose straight out the box regardless, my top picks would be Airborne, Torch, Doc, Snow Serpent, Retro CC and the Iron Grenadier.
4:06 You neglected to mention how disappointing Retrocard Stalker was. Bad weapons, missed opportunity, and he obviously would have looked better with a DARK GREEN BERET!! What the hell is the problem with giving us 2 Berets so we can choose?!!! 😠 Damn it!! It's SO SIMPLE! One little thing! That's why I emphasize this issue, it's not a big thing in order to make everyone happy!! But there are bigger gripes. YOU'RE RIGHT, BEE, they should have given him a jet pack like in the cartoon, and the correct weapon!
Resolute Duke, Flint, Roadblock, Scarlet (with a better looking face) in fact all of them even Lady J although you only saw her in a group shot, well maybe not Bazooka!
I JUST DON'T LIKE WRECKAGE HE'S A TOTAL FIREFLY RIP OFF ONLY WAY I WILL BUY THAT FIGURE IF I FIND IT IN THE WILD FOR 10.99 OTHER THAN THAT ANOTHER GREAT EPISODE!
7:52 "This should be her own character, basicly." Isn't this "Shooter"? They say there isn't any female snipers? Women make better sharp shooters than men, if they wanted to. (No, I'm not some DEI fool.)
Favorite line by far. I can’t pick favorites though. Just can’t. It’s like “which one is your favorite child?” I like all of them.
I wanna see widescope from the 2000s in classified, need more swat joes
No Techno Viper or Night Creeper mention? You are right @5:48 raised a great point. I think all of us as fans can agree this year 2024 Hasbro has seemed more distant from the fans than usual. Even that so called Yo Joe June just seemed lack luster. I hope going into 2025 a little bit more communication and enthusiasm. @10:34 "he's in teal you can't say that" Laughing out loud in Napoleon Dynamite!
"Why don't you eat a decroted piece of crap!" 😜
You've been a favorite reviewer this year. Short and to the point.
you need better choices
Nicely done summary of the year that was, mate. Our top 5's differ dramatically haha and that is absolutely fine.
Here's to the line going strong in '25 and all the best to you and the fam for the New Year, bro. 🍻
I haven't thought out a top 5, but Airborne is definitely at the top of my list. Retro Duke was a welcome surprise, especially after seeing the head sculpt they were rocking in the original renders.
The Action Pilot (Halo) looks better display without any helmet. His face camo makes him look awesome 👍🏻
Tough for me to have a top whatever of 2024 because I got into the line this year. Glad I came across your channel though, helped me make some informed decisions about what figures I might want to go after.
Loved Airborne, Retro Duke, Retro Scarlet. And 60th Anniversary HALO jumper
The only classified I bought is the retro duke. Perfect 😂❤
Scarlett estuvo fantástica , también Recondo , y los 2 comandante cobra , el clásico y el Mikey Mouse ❤
2025 may be a bit slow to see all those renders/vehicles/leaks we’ve seen. Maybe CLAW sneaks into a January order and Spring release. We’ll see. I think they’ll have a drop around the birthday month. I have hard time with top fives or tens. I have enjoyed every Classified release but I can single out groups or groupings. Retro Coco/Duke/Scarlett/Beachhead are just great. Other retro figs were cool in the troops with the blue being best of the retro troops. Retros are fun to have. Doc and Torch are sweet updates. They have elements of the 80s looks with a kick. To me army builders are strong in Nightcreepers, Iron Grenadiers, IG Bats, and Techno. Loved the 60th figs with Sniper being my fave. Very excited to reunite Bazooka with Alpine and Quick Kick. Those three I enjoy so much I have doubles. One set to ride my scratch built Skyhawk and the other to pose around in pics. The crazy figs were great. I like Nemesis. His creepiness works for me. I’m able to get the most out of the articulation so I dig him. I also love the cephalopod and bat thing as separate creatures he uses. Once a Man is insane. I wish the little snake monster had more articulation points. VAMP/Stinger and Ferret/Tiger Paw are fun. The Wild Bill and Dragonfly are so much dang fun. I love the Twilight Guard and Steel Corps Commander. Such a fun surprise. I’ve enjoyed so much and look forward to continuing my favorite line in 2025 however it comes. I’m anticipating a leaner year at least at first. Hasbro is going through big changes. Moving away from movies and investing in gaming. Changing their headquarters and probably rearranging assets abroad. It’s going to be interesting. I’m very happy with what I have so appreciating them and not being focused on new figs may be healthier than a push to 200 figures/offerings from Classified.
Crimson twins and the Baroness 3 pack*
Solid choices. Love Airborne too!
Great video
A first-rate stroll down classified 2024 memory lane!
If the Iron Grenadier's helmet stayed on better (and he came with an uzi), he'd be my top. The 60th series rocked. Doc was a surprise to me. I loved that figure (even with his bendy bed).
Wraith, Heavy Water, Airtight, Sky Dive, Jungle Viper, Data Viper, just to name a few.
Another great year for the line with way more surprising figures than I’d thought I’d like.
1. Road Pig
2. Night Creeper
3. Storm Shadow V2
4. Jinx
5. Alpine
Most surprising:
1. Raptor (worth the hype)
2. Metal Head (Love the alt head)
3. Wreckage (Best repaint)
4. Night Force 2-Pack
5. Gnawgahyde (Best “pet” pack)
2024 was definitely a great year for vehicles. We have more 1/12 scale vehicles added to Classified series then we did back in 2020/2021 where it was just two motorcycles that were unfortunately exclusive to scslper island. The Rattler looks freaking amazing and Wild Weasel looks very cool but I'm very satisfied with the Haslab that arrived this year, the Dragonfly and the four figs included, Wild Bill, Glenda, Night Force Ripcord and Crazy Legs. The Retro sub-line has also been improved that I'm almost want to collect this line too even though I try hard to stick to collecting only the modern figs. My personal favorite Retro would have to be Cobra Commander with the vac metal mask. My favorite 60th Anniversary figure is the halo jumper because of the large amount of accessories included and the camo makes him look like hit n run. Raptor was a plesant surprise, didn't expect to be this amazing because of the jetpack and now I can see why people were snagging him from Target for $10.49 while it lasted. Both Vamp and Stinger sets are great for shelf space when the Haslab vehicles take up too much space when displaying my collection and Iron Grenadiers (troopers and bats) are now my new favorite army builders. Happy new year Bee! 🎉🎆🇺🇲
Action marine sniper was my favorite out of these
For me its:
5. Road Pig
4. Retro Scarlett
3. Retro Beachhead
2. Night Creeper
1. Retro Duke
HM:
Marauder Lowlight
Action Sailor
Iron Grenadier
Starduster
VAMP
I like to think of the marine sniper as shooter (the 14th member of the original 13 )
That action sniper is so friggin awesome. She's one of my favorite classified this years. The other two being Glenda and Quarrel
ZZ here. I always enjoy your year in review videos for Classified and Valaverse. Something a lil different from the usual Top 10 stuff. Might have to give Raptor a second look too, I’ve been hearing a lotta praise from folks like you and Modxtra.
Battlefield accessory for the Dragonfly I would want to see is a drop cage with wheel indents for the VAMP, RAM, and MMS, with a sky patrol figure (I think one was a cargo load master or some such thing) or a the rapid deployment force. characters I’m still looking forward to are Lightfoot and Voltar, my first 2 Joes I bought.
any top 10 GI Joe vids for 2024?
According to the renders the female Marine Sniper torso, arms, and webgear will all be reused for the Cobra CLAW pilot.
Great recap. Overall, I would grade classified for 2024 as A- or B+. I loved the character selection but just some minor issues that slipped through the cracks that should never (stinger blast effects, misspellings for torch backpack and ferret). Prior to their classified release my most wanted was Storm Shadow v2 and Nemesis Enforcer. 😢 Despite their flaws, I’m okay with them. But was initially disappointed with both. My top 5 would be Retro Cobra Commander and Duke, Raptor, Big Boa, Iron Grenadier.
Do you open ALL of your figs? Or do you buy 1 to open/ display/review and 1 to keep boxed?
@@landocalrissiann I open them all!
@beesbattlegrounds 🙌🏾
It's always hard for me to decide because I'm always adding Gridiron Loadouts and or busting out the paints and adding details Hasbro fails on. However, if I had to choose straight out the box regardless, my top picks would be Airborne, Torch, Doc, Snow Serpent, Retro CC and the Iron Grenadier.
My top 5
1. NF Shockwave
2. Marine sniper
3. Retro Beach Head
4. Steel Corps. Commander
5. Wreckage
4:06 You neglected to mention how disappointing Retrocard Stalker was. Bad weapons, missed opportunity, and he obviously would have looked better with a DARK GREEN BERET!! What the hell is the problem with giving us 2 Berets so we can choose?!!! 😠 Damn it!! It's SO SIMPLE! One little thing! That's why I emphasize this issue, it's not a big thing in order to make everyone happy!!
But there are bigger gripes. YOU'RE RIGHT, BEE, they should have given him a jet pack like in the cartoon, and the correct weapon!
10 once a man
9 retro Scarlett
8 airborne
7 Torch
6 wreckage
5 iron grenadier
4 road pig
3 Wild bill
2 raptor
1 retro cobra commander
@@mamunestor I need to mess with my Roadpig some more, he seems to be a favorite
Only 3 pack besides the viper is Fire Team I believe. Great video bro, happy new year!
@@infamousprime694 ooh good call on the fire team!
@ but we both missed the Crimson Strike Team 😂
@infamousprime694 😂😂😂 that one is easily forgotten
Resolute Duke, Flint, Roadblock, Scarlet (with a better looking face) in fact all of them even Lady J although you only saw her in a group shot, well maybe not Bazooka!
@@idstealer000 I'd go nuts for a Resolute Duke
Great content. I dig the sniper and Halo Jumper. Metal Head in my opinion was pretty cool as well.
@@cookingwitherik101 he was fun, but the rockets *needing* the blasts hurt it for me
This year we got a lot of vehicles. Which I'm super happy for.
what a Year!!!
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Big Boa
Quick Kick
Techno Viper
Airborne
Metal Head
Night Creeper
Doc
Dreadnok Torch
Jinx
Road Pig
Raptor
Gnawgahyde
Clutch & Vamp
Cobra Ferret
Cobra Stinger
Wreckage & Tiger Paw
NF Shockwave
60th ANNIVERSARY solider
60th diver
Legacy marine sniper
Legacy airborne
Retro Duke,
Retro Scarlett,
Retro recondo
Retro Eel,
Retro Serpent,
retro Beachhead
Retro CoCo,
Retro Officer,
retro Stalker
TF Roadblock &
TF Tripwire
MM Spirit & Low-Light
MM Sgt Slaughter
Once A Man
Storm Shadow
Alpine
Iron Grenadiers
IG BATS
Nemesis Immortal
Starduster
Falcon &
Quarrel
Steel Corps Comm &
Twilight Guard
Wild Bill
Glenda
NF Ripcord
NF Crazy Legs
@@mamunestor Did you just count releases or split the two packs?
I JUST DON'T LIKE WRECKAGE HE'S A TOTAL FIREFLY RIP OFF ONLY WAY I WILL BUY THAT FIGURE IF I FIND IT IN THE WILD FOR 10.99 OTHER THAN THAT ANOTHER GREAT EPISODE!
Exactly. He was supposed to be in the vintage tiger force line, but was canceled. Just a repainted firefly, but collectors wanted him so bad
7:52 "This should be her own character, basicly."
Isn't this "Shooter"?
They say there isn't any female snipers? Women make better sharp shooters than men, if they wanted to. (No, I'm not some DEI fool.)
Shooter is a separate figure but I thought that too for a bit
zzzzzzz
Give us color consistency!