IGN is thrilled to present an exclusive first look at Hasbro's latest addition to the G.I. Joe Classified series, and it's truly a standout. The new G.I. Joe Classified: Dreadnoks Cold Slither - Band of Vipers box set transforms the infamous Cobra villain Zartan and his Dreadnoks into the heavy metal band Cold Slither, complete with their iconic stage outfits.
This set draws inspiration from a memorable episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and will be available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con this summer. Feast your eyes on the stunning details in our slideshow gallery below:
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The Cold Slither set boasts highly detailed 6-inch figures of Zartan, Ripper, Buzzer, and Torch, all ready for their Band of Vipers World Tour concert. The set is packed with 29 accessories, including an array of musical instruments such as guitars, basses, a keytar, and a drum set. The packaging itself is a homage to the Springfield Theater, adding to the set's collectible allure.
You can grab this exclusive box set at San Diego Comic-Con from July 24-27, 2025. If you miss out, don't worry—limited quantities will also be available post-convention on the Hasbro Pulse website.
For fans of the classic G.I. Joe style, Hasbro is partnering with Super7 to release the Cold Slither Zartan figure in Super7's ReAction+ line. This 3.75-inch figure, modeled after the original A Real American Hero toys, features O-Ring construction and vintage-style packaging. It even glows in the dark under UV light and comes equipped with a microphone and guitar. Priced at $20, it will be available for preorder on the Super7 website starting April 3 at 9:15am PT.
Hasbro is taking the musical theme to the next level by collaborating with Reigning Phoenix Music to release an actual Cold Slither album. Here's the official description:
In 2025, Cold Slither, the iconic heavy metal rock band from G.I. Joe lore, are releasing their highly anticipated debut album. Headlined by the phenomenal self-titled anthem “Cold Slither,” the album delivers 10 electrifying tracks that blend searing distorted guitar riffs, pounding rhythms, and irresistibly catchy, anthemic choruses.
In other Hasbro news, we've recently shared an exclusive first look at their Transformers Liokaiser Combiner figure, which is currently being crowdfunded on HasLab. Don't miss out on the many other collectibles available at the IGN Store.
