Hasbro is digging deep into the ’80s with this figure of Richard “Crystal Ball” King – Cobra’s Rasputin-like mystic with the power to manipulate minds. G.I. Joe fan or not, you have to admit that this G.I. Joe Classified figure looks awesome, and it comes with an interesting backstory.
As the story goes, the character of Richard “Crystal Ball ” King was developed because Stephen King’s son Owen was a huge G.I. Joe fan and wanted a magician on the team. Supposedly, Stephen King himself created the character with input from Owen. He even wrote the original filecard. What’s more, Crystal Ball is said to be a seventh son of a seventh son, which just happens to be the title of an Iron Maiden album that came out in 1988 – right around the time that the character was created. Finally, you may have noticed the Vincent Price-like visage on the character. It’s no coincidence. Intrigued? So are we. Honestly, this is one of the coolest figures we’ve seen in the G.I. Joe Classified lineup to date. That said, read on to find out how to get one for yourself.
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.
The significance of this Crystal Ball figure might be flying under the radar a bit, but given that it’s an exclusive for Walmart Collector Con, we expect that it will sell out quickly. If you want one, make sure to be ready ahead of the launch time on March 13th.
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