G.I. Joe Fanstream Recap: Retro Cards, Slaughter’s Renegades, Iron Grenadier Destro & Key Dates

Hasbro’s April 2026 G.I. Joe fanstream packed in new retro carded figures, team-completion releases, a major Destro vehicle set, Rattler companion pieces, and a handful of name-only reveals for later this year. Here’s everything you need to know.


Retro Cardback Wave

Three retro carded Classified releases inspired by classic packaging and vintage colorways.

Figures:

  • Wild Bill – Retro-inspired green outfit, sunglasses, and swappable “power mullet” hairpiece.
  • Techno-Viper – New plum/eggplant-inspired colorway, updated forearm screens, silver blaster, retro-style deco.
  • Grunt – Original 13-inspired retro update with classic green look and throwback card art.

When: Preorder today at 1 PM ET

Where: Mainline (Hasbro Pulse, Amazon, Walmart, BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth, and other major retailers)


Slaughter’s Renegades Two-Pack: Taurus & Red Dog

Team-finishing two-pack for Slaughter’s Renegades.

Includes:

  • Taurus – Turkish-inspired armor, scimitar, axe, Ottoman-style pistol, and acrobat-focused physique.
  • Red Dog – Samoan-inspired clubs, football with tee stand, tooth necklace, and updated cultural detailing.

When: Preorder today at 1 PM ET

Where: Fan Channel + Amazon

Completes the Slaughter’s Renegades lineup.


Iron Grenadier Destro with Despoiler

Iron Grenadier Destro in his classic colors with the Despoiler vehicle.

Includes:

  • Destro figure with metallic head deco, alternate screaming head, cape, scimitar, shield with laser effects, massive claymore, and detailed armor.
  • Despoiler vehicle with removable front rockets, pivoting guns, blast effect ports, rear thruster effect ports, removable underside rockets, metallic finish, and HUD detail featuring Baroness.

When: Preorder today at 1 PM ET

Where: Fan Channel + Amazon

Positioned as a more accessible vehicle release rather than being locked to one retailer.


Hasbro Pulse Exclusive: Cobra Ramp Rats

Companion set for the HasLab Rattler, featuring two ground crew figures and a weapons crate.

Includes:

  • Two Ramp Rats with removable helmets, swappable heads, batons, and “ketchup and mustard” deco options.
  • Opening crate with removable weapons loadout.
  • Crate can connect to Cobra defense perimeter pieces and includes towing strap detail inspired by vintage play patterns.

When: Preorder next Thursday, April 9

Where: Hasbro Pulse exclusive

Timing:

  • 1 PM ET for Pulse Premium members
  • 2 PM ET for everyone else

Designed as a perfect add-on for Rattler owners, but also works as a standalone Cobra troop-building/world-building set.


Name-Only Reveals for Later in 2026

Upcoming characters revealed by name:

  • Toxo-Viper V1 – Mainline troop builder later this year.
  • Mistress Armada – Joining the Iron Grenadiers lineup.
  • Psych-Out – First Classified version coming this year.
  • New Duke Variant – Described as rugged and mission-specific.
  • Ninja Force Scarlett & Shebang Two-Pack – Officially confirmed, with Scarlett getting a demon mask and both figures loaded with ninja gear.

More details and renders for several of these are expected during YoJoe June.


Physical Tease

What: A small mystery accessory piece was shown as a physical teaser.

Details:

  • Identity not revealed.
  • More information coming during the first week of YoJoe June.

Key Dates at a Glance

April 2026:

  • Wild Bill, Techno-Viper, and Grunt retro cardbacks
  • Taurus & Red Dog two-pack
  • Iron Grenadier Destro with Despoiler

All preorder today at 1 PM ET

April 9:

  • Cobra Ramp Rats
  • 1 PM ET for Pulse Premium
  • 2 PM ET for general access

Later in 2026:

  • Toxo-Viper V1
  • Mistress Armada
  • Psych-Out
  • New Duke variant
  • Ninja Force Scarlett & Shebang
  • Mystery teased item reveal during YoJoe June
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