Hasbro has just revelaed a wild new G.I. Joe Classified action figure that I didn’t see coming! They‘re reaching deep into the vaults of ‘80s nostalgia and pulled out Richard “Crystal Ball” King. This is a cool-looking figure!
If you’re a die-hard Joe collector you’ll appreciate this bizarrely awesome action figure. Crystal Ball is described as Cobra’s own Rasputin, he’s a mind-manipulating mystic with a Vincent Price-like face and it has a interestying backstory tied to Stephen King.
So, how did King end up influencing a G.I. Joe character? Turns out, his son Owen was a huge fan of the franchise and wanted a magician in the lineup. That little wish led to King contributing to the creation of Crystal Ball, even writing the original file card for the character.
Crystal Ball is also said to be the seventh son of a seventh son, a phrase that just so happens to be the title of Iron Maiden’s 1988 album, released right around the time the character was introduced.
The G.I. Joe Classified Series has been on a roll, and this one continues the streak. The detail, the design makes it one of the standout figures in the lineup. If you want to add this eerie, mind-bending Cobra operative to your collection, keep your eyes peeled for pre-orders because this one won’t last long.
G.I. Joe Classified Series #159, Richard “Crystal Ball” King / $24.82 – Order on March 13 at 10AM ET exclusively at Walmart:
“New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Richard “Crystal Ball” King comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability.
This Richard “Crystal Ball” King figure contains 8 character-inspired accessory pieces including an alternate hand, D.I.R.E. (Dread-Inducing Responsive Energy) Tech-projected monster mask, lenticular hypno-shield with attachable fear manifestation, spectrally-charged sword, crystal ball with ghostly tendrils, and a weapon accessory.” You can check out the entire lineup for Walmart Collector con right here.
