On the note of weapons, I'm surprised Classified hasn't released a weapons pack along the lines of Valaverse. In the 80's they had the off-colour weapons and replacement item sets.
Definitely getting him, had a Custom started but stopped once rumors of him came out. The Marine Joes I remember were Gung Ho, Leatherneck, Mainframe, Sgt. Slaughter, and Hollow Point.
Being someone who was in the Corps, it is appreciated that we get more Marine characters. It is unfortunate they don't do the Eagle Globe and Anchor justice, or even the rank for the matter. I like the secondary pistol, at least its not old lame pistol we've seen before. Rifle does not look great, but at least it's not those steel brigade weapons again. I would have liked boots bloused higher and cleaner hair cut. Im sure we will see a repaint of this buck moving forward. I would like a desert version of Leatherneck.
This was my first Joe and my second action figure after Heman. It was my favourite figure so glad he is back will look for a proper M16 with 203 for him
Bee is having a stellar year in figure wins 😂 you crankin these new wave figs out fast bro!!! I missed my window on Dial Up now he’s sold out pretty much till reup time and Leatherneck is in stock at some places outside of US -as far as I know. Great follow up review to Dial Up (Dialtone I know lol) Happy holidays Bee!
He's perfect. I am cool with the updates. I can't wait to get him. Considering you guys ordered from overseas means we got about 3 months before Haz'bruh starts shipping them out here. I think the portal still shows them for Oct 2025. I seriously doubt they'll take that long. My guess is late January or mid February.
Awesome! Love the figure! He's a bookend character for me, the 'Last Joe.' By that I mean he was the last figure I remember that actually looked like a realistic soldier before things went full neon or too sci-fi inspired. That 80s 'stache is all win too! That rifle though...yeah. Definitely replacing that one.
The rank on the arm is an Army Staff Sergeant/E-6 (3 chevrons and 1 rocker). The Marine Corps Staff Sergeant/E-6 should have 2 crossed rifles between the chevron and rocker. The rank shown on his collar in the artwork shows 2 chevrons, 3 rockers, and a triangle in between which their is no US Military rank of that design. As for the collar rank on the figure (which is hard to completely make out in the video), if it is just the 3 chevrons and 3 rockers, then it's an Army Master Sergeant/E-8 insignia (again, the Marines would have the 2 crossed rifles in their insignia). He was a Marine Gunnery Sergeant/E-7 (as Bobby mentioned) on every filecard he's every had and that should be 3 chevrons, 2 rockers, and the 2 crossed rifles.
To the people who get upset at Bobby leaning on his military background when speaking the jargon he's befome accustomed to, you do realise the name of his channel is 'Bee's Battleground', right? The same channel he dedicates primarily to discussing military themed action figures. So if you have any issue with him or the way he talks, go the hell away and bother someone else with your nonsense.
For the people that hate military jargon. The term Leatherneck comes from when marines fought with swords, and they wore a thick leather collar around their necks to protect from slashes.
I was a career LEO, including several years on SWAT. I've never seen anyone wear a radio on a drop leg. I always wanted my radio high on my body. Is that a military thing? I would suspect it's not, but I've seen in on several modern military themed figure lines.
I notice a lot of militaries wear them on their chest of even on their shoulder or the side of the back of their web gear. I can't think of any specific reason to put it on the leg - unless they just prefer to have a knife or pistol mounted on the chest.. or it sticks out to far if they happen to be wearing plates.. Personally I rather like the horizontal placement above the web gear just below the point you'd hit your chin on it. But some people might think that is in the way of shouldering their gun... thus that quirky placement on the back of the shoulder that seems quite popular in south east Asia.
I like the military jargon, part of the reason why I watch your videos is because your military background only ADDS to the insight behind your reviews as to what goes into Classified for some added realism.
Another awesome figure. This dude SCREAMS to be paired with some NECA predators in diorama shots.. that old school military look makes him look perfect for 80's throw backs. Looks awesome. Well done sir.
He should have been a deluxe with his dog Roman and maybe a skateboard. BTW, Bobby, I have never been in the military but my late brother and dad both were (Vietnam and WW2) and I appreciate the opportunities to learn that you present by sharing your knowledge. Keep it up!
I think he looks short , maybe undersized. Always thought Gung Ho as a marine as well looked to be eye to eye with Leatherneck. Im in for one fig, no need for multiples of this one. Glad to have him in the line but underwhelmed and lack of accessories to boot. Nice review, thank you! Happy Holidays !
I love the receding hairline and the flattened hair. One thing that's great about GI Joe is that you have some crazy, wild designs--and some normal looking dudes like Leatherneck. I appreciate that he's essentially a retrocarded figure, because we only really need the one. Now we need a Wetsuit.
I’m torn. I don’t like the sculpted in grenades because they look like half of a grenade. I don’t like the way verse does a grenade pouch either. Way too bulky. They all need to find a way to pin on some grenades in a believable fashion. Other than that, great review and I still have to have to have it.
In my mind I always saw leatherneck a bit bigger. Maybe not Gung-Ho size, but at least larger that Grunt...Overall, I like him. Wish I had not slept on that pre-order.
50th Anniversary Leatherneck was a tall figure but the Classified is shorter which is a shame because he's pretty much as tall as Slaughter and Roadblock.
I'll probably get Leatherneck, I didn't have him when I was a kid. Now he just needs his buddy, Wet Suit. I'm going to put all if them on the Fortnite boat with Shipwreck, Torpedo and Recon Diver.
I'm not sure where I heard this came from. But I do recall reading somewhere that "A cover" was at some point a term for a Hat that was warn on top of a light rain hood. because you couldn't get the hat under the rain hood - and then to make matters even more weird they then made plastic rain covers for the hats as well to stop them loosing shape when wet. I must look that up some time - as I don't think a Parachute packer would call his cap a cover so it isn't a wider ranging thing across all services branches. I can see it maybe coming out of the navy or Marine corp as they are more likely to get a bit damp on a semi-daily basis..
Great review on LARRYneck #APWT I think this is good mix of homage/update look. I get the idea of the gun they were going for but I think it was mostly a miss. Disappointed about the inconsistency with his rank, seems like an easy thing to get right. I think the radios are way to get more gear in the figure to make it look realistic even though the gear may not be. Definitely taking some cues from Vala. At least it’s not a first aid bag, right? And shouldn’t he have a Ka-Bar? Or at least something designed closer to that? It’s like one of the 3 things I think of when I hear “Marine” (the Eagle, Globe & Anchor emblem and their cover are the other 2).
I got him but idk when I’ll get him!! 😂 idk how you and these other creators get the figures so soon!! 😂 oh well thanks for the vids at least I can see what I’m waiting for!! I’m really excited for Zandar and Dial tone!!
They fucked up the Gunneys pins and patches 😂 a nod to the Marine Raiders, sure... but it's nothing compared to the shit show figure Gung-ho, they should have given him his EGA, he earned the title, Hasbro should've provided his proper ink. SEMPER FI!
@@sherwoodcrump3716 When you're shelling out 12% in licensing fees to use the EGA due to the figures being manufactured in China, that puts a dent into their profits.
oo the hate on the 80's Joes marks off for you Bobby ;) That not m4/203 is very close to the not M4/203 the Punisher comes with. But Yeah that have the M16 why couldn't they stick a 203 onto it instead of making up a 100% new one, they keep saying tooling costs its so odd.
some if us are at home with the military jargon, since it's been a part of who we are, and that is the UGLIEST M203 and that step down mag so wants to be 5.56 but what a .22lr? yeah that pistol misses the mark as well go Glock or Sig look-a-like and since he's a Marine so he needs a Ka-Bar instead of a shiny Navy MK3 and yeah the rank is FUNNY. Dear Hasbro hire a military advisor.
They have one...ME! They just choose not to consult with me as much as they should and trust me, I've sent the comments on stuff after it's been revealed to the general public that was incorrect (Wild Bill's rank on the Dragonfly, Leatherneck's multiple incorrect ranks, General Hawk with Colonel and Brigadier General ranks, etc). They have ALL of the correct military ranks and insignias broken down by branch. As for the rifle, I have no clue why it was designed the way it was. For the knife, I doubt they understand the significance of the Ka-Bar to a Marine and since I've never been given the opportunity to provide gear specs for any Marines, they wouldn't have that in the spec sheets I have provided in 2022-2023.
I'm not a fan of the head sculpt. I'd a prefer a more aggressive look. It looks like he's going bald. The 30th Ann Leatherneck and 50th Gung Ho are much better figures. I passed on Gung Ho but I'll probably get Leatherneck.
I'm ok with the rank being off. I'm more about things looking correct in display. That being said, that M4 mutant I think would have been better without that carry handle and instead a red dot or some other optic.
I want to say the bracelet is something from the cartoon? 🤔 Not positive though…I just remember there was some episode where Leatherneck saves a little girl or something and she gives him a bracelet. Am I crazy? lol 😂
His rifle looks like one of those bad AI generated guns. That tiny carry handle makes me want to either laugh or slap someone. I can't decide. The M18 Sig pistol looks good, but it's one of their old sculpts. I love the figure though.
As far as Im concerned, the Joes have passable sidearms, some ok Subs and anything else is straight to the extras pile never to be seen again. The few that come with the old standard issue Joe blaster is fine but when they "try" to be realistic it's just garbage. For the life of me I cant understand why they couldn't make Ka-Bars for the Marines. It's so intrinsically associated with the Marines that it seems odd to use creative licensing to make bizarre knives(across the whole line). They're just knives, and other than maybe Rambo movies and movies like Commando, they almost never get used and are never highlighted as unique designs. lol
He’s so short. The “4”” figure is almost as tall as he is. 😂 shorter than grunt, while the Walmart figure is the tallest in the 4” line…. 🤷♂️ 😂 this classified is tunnel rat small. Good ol’ LarryNeck. 😂
No crossed rifles on the chevrons either. That patch is a play on the 1st Marine Division, with likely a reference to the Marine Raiders or a Recon reference.
I come here FOR the military jargon. Good job! Keep it up!
"Hear, hear".
After digging a bit, I think the red patch with the skull and crossbones is a reference to the Marine Raider insignia.
On the note of weapons, I'm surprised Classified hasn't released a weapons pack along the lines of Valaverse. In the 80's they had the off-colour weapons and replacement item sets.
Great review. I always appreciate your military terminology with these reviews. Have this wave preordered.
I appreciate a military review with actual military perspective . Thank you Bobby.
Definitely getting him, had a Custom started but stopped once rumors of him came out.
The Marine Joes I remember were Gung Ho, Leatherneck, Mainframe, Sgt. Slaughter, and Hollow Point.
Oh i didn't realize mainframe was a marine! cool. The more you know!
For me Leatherneck is the must have from this wave! Great review!
Being someone who was in the Corps, it is appreciated that we get more Marine characters. It is unfortunate they don't do the Eagle Globe and Anchor justice, or even the rank for the matter. I like the secondary pistol, at least its not old lame pistol we've seen before. Rifle does not look great, but at least it's not those steel brigade weapons again. I would have liked boots bloused higher and cleaner hair cut. Im sure we will see a repaint of this buck moving forward. I would like a desert version of Leatherneck.
This was my first Joe and my second action figure after Heman. It was my favourite figure so glad he is back will look for a proper M16 with 203 for him
Bee is having a stellar year in figure wins 😂 you crankin these new wave figs out fast bro!!! I missed my window on Dial Up now he’s sold out pretty much till reup time and Leatherneck is in stock at some places outside of US -as far as I know. Great follow up review to Dial Up (Dialtone I know lol)
Happy holidays Bee!
Happy Holidays! And I kinda dig "Dial Up" more lol
@ 😂 it kinda works without disrespect to the character. Thanks brother
I like it!
Nice reviews 🎉🎉🎉
He's perfect. I am cool with the updates. I can't wait to get him. Considering you guys ordered from overseas means we got about 3 months before Haz'bruh starts shipping them out here. I think the portal still shows them for Oct 2025. I seriously doubt they'll take that long. My guess is late January or mid February.
Awesome! Love the figure! He's a bookend character for me, the 'Last Joe.' By that I mean he was the last figure I remember that actually looked like a realistic soldier before things went full neon or too sci-fi inspired. That 80s 'stache is all win too! That rifle though...yeah. Definitely replacing that one.
The rank on the arm is an Army Staff Sergeant/E-6 (3 chevrons and 1 rocker). The Marine Corps Staff Sergeant/E-6 should have 2 crossed rifles between the chevron and rocker. The rank shown on his collar in the artwork shows 2 chevrons, 3 rockers, and a triangle in between which their is no US Military rank of that design. As for the collar rank on the figure (which is hard to completely make out in the video), if it is just the 3 chevrons and 3 rockers, then it's an Army Master Sergeant/E-8 insignia (again, the Marines would have the 2 crossed rifles in their insignia). He was a Marine Gunnery Sergeant/E-7 (as Bobby mentioned) on every filecard he's every had and that should be 3 chevrons, 2 rockers, and the 2 crossed rifles.
To the people who get upset at Bobby leaning on his military background when speaking the jargon he's befome accustomed to, you do realise the name of his channel is 'Bee's Battleground', right? The same channel he dedicates primarily to discussing military themed action figures.
So if you have any issue with him or the way he talks, go the hell away and bother someone else with your nonsense.
For the people that hate military jargon. The term Leatherneck comes from when marines fought with swords, and they wore a thick leather collar around their necks to protect from slashes.
I was a career LEO, including several years on SWAT. I've never seen anyone wear a radio on a drop leg. I always wanted my radio high on my body. Is that a military thing? I would suspect it's not, but I've seen in on several modern military themed figure lines.
Yeah it's a strange choice as to why it's appearing all of a sudden like that
I notice a lot of militaries wear them on their chest of even on their shoulder or the side of the back of their web gear. I can't think of any specific reason to put it on the leg - unless they just prefer to have a knife or pistol mounted on the chest.. or it sticks out to far if they happen to be wearing plates..
Personally I rather like the horizontal placement above the web gear just below the point you'd hit your chin on it.
But some people might think that is in the way of shouldering their gun... thus that quirky placement on the back of the shoulder that seems quite popular in south east Asia.
@@beesbattlegroundsNo more JoePro....🤷♂️
Great video and please by all means do your military talk I love it.👍🎯💯🙌💪🔥👌👏🎰
I like the military jargon, part of the reason why I watch your videos is because your military background only ADDS to the insight behind your reviews as to what goes into Classified for some added realism.
I was saying it to myself before you mentioned it lol. Already have the m16 change the barrel shroud and slap on the 203 😎
Another awesome figure. This dude SCREAMS to be paired with some NECA predators in diorama shots.. that old school military look makes him look perfect for 80's throw backs. Looks awesome. Well done sir.
Waiting game. All in with the OG green paint 🎨
He should have been a deluxe with his dog Roman and maybe a skateboard.
BTW, Bobby, I have never been in the military but my late brother and dad both were (Vietnam and WW2) and I appreciate the opportunities to learn that you present by sharing your knowledge. Keep it up!
Im disappointed He doesn't have the crossed rifles on his cheverons.
Burt Reynolds....😘🍩❤️🇧🇷
I think he looks short , maybe undersized. Always thought Gung Ho as a marine as well looked to be eye to eye with Leatherneck. Im in for one fig, no need for multiples of this one. Glad to have him in the line but underwhelmed and lack of accessories to boot. Nice review, thank you! Happy Holidays !
I think the same. Leatherneck looks like he should be built like a shit brick house.
I love the receding hairline and the flattened hair. One thing that's great about GI Joe is that you have some crazy, wild designs--and some normal looking dudes like Leatherneck. I appreciate that he's essentially a retrocarded figure, because we only really need the one. Now we need a Wetsuit.
He is a staff gunny
I’m torn. I don’t like the sculpted in grenades because they look like half of a grenade. I don’t like the way verse does a grenade pouch either. Way too bulky. They all need to find a way to pin on some grenades in a believable fashion. Other than that, great review and I still have to have to have it.
In my mind I always saw leatherneck a bit bigger. Maybe not Gung-Ho size, but at least larger that Grunt...Overall, I like him. Wish I had not slept on that pre-order.
A first-rate review of Leatherneck and his cool accessories!
Glad to see that Don Frye from the UFC finally got a figure 😂
50th Anniversary Leatherneck was a tall figure but the Classified is shorter which is a shame because he's pretty much as tall as Slaughter and Roadblock.
His rifle is awesome. I’d like to see it more
I'll probably get Leatherneck, I didn't have him when I was a kid. Now he just needs his buddy, Wet Suit. I'm going to put all if them on the Fortnite boat with Shipwreck, Torpedo and Recon Diver.
I'm not sure where I heard this came from.
But I do recall reading somewhere that "A cover" was at some point a term for a Hat that was warn on top of a light rain hood. because you couldn't get the hat under the rain hood - and then to make matters even more weird they then made plastic rain covers for the hats as well to stop them loosing shape when wet.
I must look that up some time - as I don't think a Parachute packer would call his cap a cover so it isn't a wider ranging thing across all services branches.
I can see it maybe coming out of the navy or Marine corp as they are more likely to get a bit damp on a semi-daily basis..
Sgt. Master Guns 😆
No, we need more military jargon.
And more Marines, always more Marines dammit. 😅😅
Coming from the Navy I hate watching movies and seeing blue bombs. Maverick was shooting blanks.
Great review on LARRYneck #APWT I think this is good mix of homage/update look. I get the idea of the gun they were going for but I think it was mostly a miss. Disappointed about the inconsistency with his rank, seems like an easy thing to get right. I think the radios are way to get more gear in the figure to make it look realistic even though the gear may not be. Definitely taking some cues from Vala. At least it’s not a first aid bag, right? And shouldn’t he have a Ka-Bar? Or at least something designed closer to that? It’s like one of the 3 things I think of when I hear “Marine” (the Eagle, Globe & Anchor emblem and their cover are the other 2).
getting figures a year in advance?!? cooooll!
I don't know maybe I'm wrong but that's the first time I've ever seen that small Little Weapon
I got him but idk when I’ll get him!! 😂 idk how you and these other creators get the figures so soon!! 😂 oh well thanks for the vids at least I can see what I’m waiting for!! I’m really excited for Zandar and Dial tone!!
If I remember correctly, his '86 File Card says he's a Gunnery Sgt.
i think the shoulder patch is supposed to be a fictional marine raider unit patch
Another good one Bobby.. more of your military jargon!👍🏼
“His rank is totally messed up, he’s 8-UP Go Joe!” The Marines should go Ape S! because of that move.
They fucked up the Gunneys pins and patches 😂 a nod to the Marine Raiders, sure... but it's nothing compared to the shit show figure Gung-ho, they should have given him his EGA, he earned the title, Hasbro should've provided his proper ink. SEMPER FI!
Hasbro should have given both their EGAs, but being cheap, they chose not to pay the licensing fee to the USMC to use it. That makes no sense to me.
@@sherwoodcrump3716 When you're shelling out 12% in licensing fees to use the EGA due to the figures being manufactured in China, that puts a dent into their profits.
oo the hate on the 80's Joes marks off for you Bobby ;) That not m4/203 is very close to the not M4/203 the Punisher comes with. But Yeah that have the M16 why couldn't they stick a 203 onto it instead of making up a 100% new one, they keep saying tooling costs its so odd.
Is he a higher rank than Tim Kennedy? lol
A punk with toys in action figure form.
Lmaooo Why does he have Cook chevrons on ?😂(golden chevrons)
Marine raiders patch on the left arm
How did they botch his height? He should also be beefier.
Kinda small to me , imagined him being bigger , like I imagined Copperhead bigger . I don’t know anything, I’m just the consumer anyway 😂
How?!! 😳
Personally I think leatherneck is too small he's really not that much smaller than slaughter at the very least he should be the same size as bazooka
Sir I like when you use military jargon. I buy alot of third party weapons for my Joes.
You bastard!😂
Having Leatherneck and Dial-Tone makes me hope for the rest of the Mission Brazil team.
Bwahahahaha "This monstrosity" 😂😂
No breech on the rifle? wtf?
Figure looks great , is he a little short for the character
Still looks good , also like the weapon comments 😂😂👍
some if us are at home with the military jargon, since it's been a part of who we are, and that is the UGLIEST M203 and that step down mag so wants to be 5.56 but what a .22lr? yeah that pistol misses the mark as well go Glock or Sig look-a-like and since he's a Marine so he needs a Ka-Bar instead of a shiny Navy MK3 and yeah the rank is FUNNY. Dear Hasbro hire a military advisor.
A Ka Bar would have been a great improvement
That's what Larry Hama brought to the line. I learned all my military jargon/knowledge from his writing the file cards and comics
They have one...ME! They just choose not to consult with me as much as they should and trust me, I've sent the comments on stuff after it's been revealed to the general public that was incorrect (Wild Bill's rank on the Dragonfly, Leatherneck's multiple incorrect ranks, General Hawk with Colonel and Brigadier General ranks, etc). They have ALL of the correct military ranks and insignias broken down by branch. As for the rifle, I have no clue why it was designed the way it was. For the knife, I doubt they understand the significance of the Ka-Bar to a Marine and since I've never been given the opportunity to provide gear specs for any Marines, they wouldn't have that in the spec sheets I have provided in 2022-2023.
I'm not a fan of the head sculpt. I'd a prefer a more aggressive look. It looks like he's going bald. The 30th Ann Leatherneck and 50th Gung Ho are much better figures. I passed on Gung Ho but I'll probably get Leatherneck.
Why do people get made when you use military terms or “jargon”? I don’t get it
If they'll release every figure in a vintage fashion, then why don't they go with fresh ideas on the regular releases
I'm ok with the rank being off. I'm more about things looking correct in display. That being said, that M4 mutant I think would have been better without that carry handle and instead a red dot or some other optic.
I want to say the bracelet is something from the cartoon? 🤔
Not positive though…I just remember there was some episode where Leatherneck saves a little girl or something and she gives him a bracelet. Am I crazy? lol 😂
His rifle looks like one of those bad AI generated guns. That tiny carry handle makes me want to either laugh or slap someone. I can't decide. The M18 Sig pistol looks good, but it's one of their old sculpts. I love the figure though.
Thats a good way to describe it
I like Leatherneck from the cartoon.
I'd rather an old gun than an ugly gun
Agree with all the "he should be bigger" comments. At least taller. At least Gung Ho height.
who complains about military jargon when they collect figures based on military culture, it not our fault your uninformed or didn't serve.
As far as Im concerned, the Joes have passable sidearms, some ok Subs and anything else is straight to the extras pile never to be seen again. The few that come with the old standard issue Joe blaster is fine but when they "try" to be realistic it's just garbage. For the life of me I cant understand why they couldn't make Ka-Bars for the Marines. It's so intrinsically associated with the Marines that it seems odd to use creative licensing to make bizarre knives(across the whole line). They're just knives, and other than maybe Rambo movies and movies like Commando, they almost never get used and are never highlighted as unique designs. lol
He’s so short. The “4”” figure is almost as tall as he is. 😂 shorter than grunt, while the Walmart figure is the tallest in the 4” line…. 🤷♂️ 😂 this classified is tunnel rat small. Good ol’ LarryNeck. 😂
That rifle looks like a M-203 and a Galil reimagined by cheap AI.
Man… that rifle is disappointing. I loved his in ARAH. As a kid I used it for my (predator) Dutch parts swap custom.
Never had him, was never interested in him. Easy skip
Yawn, boring and useless video. So funny how Vala lives rent free in this kid's head..
@@barbarianlostatsea how so?
No crossed rifles on the chevrons either. That patch is a play on the 1st Marine Division, with likely a reference to the Marine Raiders or a Recon reference.