Hasbro NYCC 2025 Recap: G.I. Joe, Ghostbusters, and Transformers
G.I. Joe Classified Series Reveals
Cobra La Pythona
Modernized soft-goods design, wild bio-tech textures, and “creature gear” that clips to other figures.
Availability: Hasbro Pulse after the fall convention circuit.
Walmart Collector Con Exclusives – Ghost Viper & Dire Beast
Continuation of the Crystal Ball “Fear Projection” arc.
Dire Tech projections morph troopers into wolves and cobras.
Pre-orders: live now on Walmart.com.
2026 Mainline Wave
Hit & Run – Rope, opening backpack, wall-scaling gear.
Stage 2 Mole Rats – Energon-infected zombies with glow-in-the-dark parts.
Lifeline – Bright red medic with swappable goggles, opening case, removable holster.
Night Viper – Updated Deak-era design, flip visor, modular optics, leaner build.
Big Lob – 7-inch basketball-themed giant with grenade launcher, alternate hand with ball.
Pre-orders: Tuesday, Oct 14 @ 1 PM ET on Hasbro Pulse.
Deluxe Reveal – Cobra La Royal Guard
Soft-goods cape, winged flight mode, chitin sword, multiple heads for troop building.
First deluxe of 2026. Pre-order info TBD.
Arctic Assault H.I.S.S. Tank
Polarized red visor, camouflage deco, weapon basket, gas tanks, and storage for troopers.
Driver to be revealed at upcoming events.
Name-Only Reveals for 2026
- Female Crimson Guard
- Crazy Legs
- Zap (Original 13)
Hall of Fame Inductees
2025 Hall of Fame: Destro wins; Snow Job and Gung-Ho follow.
Classified Figure of the Year: Crystal Ball (1 % margin over Cold Slither Vipers).
Human Inductee: Larry Hama – honored for defining the G.I. Joe mythos.
Cold Slither Encore
Live show at Gramercy Theater (Oct 12). First 100 fans get ICO NYC shirt.
New song debut and limited stock sets on Pulse.
Ghostbusters – The Ectoglow Capsule Collection
Behind-the-scenes dramatization of the 1991 “Glowcopter” prototype.
Design team revives the unreleased toy for SDCC 2026, complete with orthographic sketches, 3D prints, and Kenner-style packaging.
Read More: The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History by Craig Goldberg & Troy Benjamin.
Transformers Panel Highlights
Age of the Primes – Deluxe Wave 1 (2026)
Sure Shot, Blast-Off, Dilapy, Quick Strike, Quintus Prime (jellyfish form by Takara).
Voyager Wave – Brawl, Regar, Amalgamus Prime
Infinite alt modes concept with modular armor builds.
Leader Wave – Razorclaw & Big Convoy
Beast Wars favorites join the line. Gray model of Onslaught and Bruticus coming soon.
Studio Series ’86 Reveals
Windcharger (Deluxe) – Screen-accurate blue-gray paint scheme.
Thundercracker (Voyager) – New sculpt with optional wing fins and openable cockpit.
Soundwave (Leader) – Comes with three cassettes, butterfly hinges, and blaster compatibility.
Nemesis Prime (Armada) – “See Now, Buy Now” exclusive at NYCC.
Retro Walmart Exclusives
Wheelie – New mold on G1 blister card.
Outback – Color-faithful reissue using stored tooling.
Timelines Series – Feudal Japan Theme
Re-imagined Transformers as samurai and yokai warriors.
Optimus Prime – Ox and Cart mode.
Starscream – Falcon form inspired by Tengu mythology.
Megatron & Bumblebee to follow at MCM London.
Packaging: Traditional ink-wash art by Amy from the Hasbro design team.
Upcoming Events & Pre-Orders
- NYCC 2025: Armada Nemesis Prime (see now buy now), Thundercracker, Windcharger
- MCM London: Age of the Primes Wave 1 pre-orders
- CCXP Dec 2025: Global showcase of Titan-scale Grimlock