Screen Rant is excited to share the first look at Diamond Select Toys’ newest addition to their G.I. Joe Legends In 3D collection, Snake Eyes. The secretive ninja commando’s famous mask and weaponry have been crafted into a 1/2 scale bust, perfect for any G.I. Joe fan’s collection. The bust is designed by Joe Allard and sculpted by Rocco Tartamella.
Much of Snake Eyes’ history remains unknown, with his birth name, birthplace, his childhood, and most of his military record being classified. He is an extremely skilled fighter with extensive knowledge of multiple martial arts and many different weapons. Originally in the U.S. Army, he was a member of the Special Forces before being recruited to the G.I. Joe team. Snake Eyes has been featured in G.I. Joe action figure lines, animated series, comics, and the G.I. Joe live-action movies. Henry Golding played him in the Snake Eyes movie, which takes a new approach to the character’s origins.
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Snake Eyes has one of the most distinctive masks on the G.I. Joe roster, making him the perfect character to capture in bust form. Screen Rant’s exclusive first look shows the detailed G.I. Joe Legends In 3D bust, which is half-scale and stands at 10 inches tall. The new G.I. Joe Legends In 3D will feature a detailed replica of Snake Eye’s mask along with two sword hilts on an Arashikage symbol and grenades across the top of his chest. The G.I. Joe In 3D Snake Eyes bust will be limited to only 1,000 pieces and come packaged in a full-color box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The G.I. Joe In 3D Snake Eyes bust will cost $200 and be available for pre-order on December 23, just in time for the holidays.
Long before Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, G.I. Joe characters were strictly action figures. The G.I. Joe action figure line was originally developed by Stanley Weston in 1963. After creating a rudimentary prototype and marketing materials, he licensed the concept to Hasbro for $100,000. G.I. Joe is a huge franchise with multiple action figure lines developed and distributed over the years. The popularity of these toys has led to an expansion beyond the initial products into comic books, animated series, video games, books, and three live-action movies.
Diamond Select Toys was founded in 1999 by Diamond Comics Distributors, their sister company. Diamond Select Toys offers a wide variety of collectibles, including action figures, busts, statues, plush, prop replicas, and the ever-popular Minimates. Diamond Select Toys offers collectibles for a number of popular IPs, including Power Rangers, Marvel Comics, Star Wars, DC Comics, Star Trek, and more.
The G.I. Joe Legends Snake Eyes bust will be available for pre-order on December 23 and shipping out in Summer 2023.
