When the HasLab-funded G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra H.I.S.S. Tank hits the ground this fall, an icon from the ’80s will be in pursuit from the air.
Hasbro officially revealed Operation: Dragonfly this morning, a HasLab project to crowdfund the G.I. Joe Classified Series G.I. Joe Assault Copter Dragonfly (XH-1). At press time, the project is moving toward its goal in record time with more than 4,000 backers against a goal of 10,000 in under 45 minutes. Last year, the H.I.S.S. campaign was fully funded in just eight hours and ultimately secured 26,772 backers against a goal of 8,000.
This two-seat helicopter features manual blade rotation, just like the original (one of my favorite toys as a kid, FYI), LED lighting, opening canopies, and more.
Of course, it also comes with the newest G.I. Joe Classified recruit: William “Wild Bill” Hardy. Stretch goals will unlock additional 6-inch scale action figures, including Night Force Rip Cord (13,000 backers) and Classified Recruits at 16,000 and 19,000 backers.
Pending a successful campaign (and it will be), the Dragonfly will deploy sometime during the summer of 2024.
Should you choose to take part in Operation: Dragonfly, you’ll need to do it by July 17, 2023.
