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