Classified (1:12 scale) vintage retro card edition

This appearance captures Snake Eyes as he originally appeared in the 1982 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line as Commando (Version 1). The look is inextricably tied to his earliest Marvel Comics covert operations, most famously celebrated in 1984's G.I. Joe #21 ("Silent Interlude"). In that iconic wordless issue, Snake Eyes undertakes a silent solo infiltration of Cobra Castle to rescue Scarlett, armed with his trusty submachine gun, explosives satchel, and suppressed sidearm.

The 1:12 scale Retro Cardback release of Snake Eyes was a crucial turning point for Hasbro's G.I. Joe Classified Series. Originally revealed at SDCC 2022, this figure signaled a definitive shift away from early near-future sci-fi redesigns toward vintage toy-accurate aesthetics and Sunbow cartoon fidelity. By reusing the 1:12 Stalker body mold—a direct homage to 1982 when the original 3.75-inch Snake Eyes and Stalker shared parts—this release proved overwhelmingly popular with long-time collectors and anchored the expansion of the Retro Cardback sub-line through 2026.

Rendered in 1:12 scale (approximately 6 inches), the figure recreates the sleek, all-black military tactical outfit of the 1982 Commando (Version 1) design. It utilizes the Classified Stalker base mold topped with a retro Commando head sculpt. Featuring over 20 points of articulation—including shoulder butterfly joints and double-jointed elbows and knees—the figure delivers modern dynamic poseability while honoring classic lines. Accessories are heavily drawn from "Silent Interlude" artwork, including an Uzi submachine gun, satchel with explosive charges, combat knife with holster, dual grenades, and a pistol with a detachable silencer. The entire figure is mounted on an oversized vintage-style cardback complete with red-and-yellow explosion graphics, cross-sell photos, and a character file card on the back.