Stephen King’s Richard “Crystal Ball” King Character Joins the G.I. Joe Classified Series — GeekTyrant

Hasbro has simply revelaed a wild new G.I. Joe Categorized motion determine that I didn’t see coming! They‘re reaching deep into the vaults of ‘80s nostalgia and pulled out Richard “Crystal Ball” King. This can be a cool-looking determine!

In case you’re a die-hard Joe collector you’ll admire this bizarrely superior motion determine. Crystal Ball is described as Cobra’s personal Rasputin, he’s a mind-manipulating mystic with a Vincent Value-like face and it has a interestying backstory tied to Stephen King.

So, how did King find yourself influencing a G.I. Joe character? Seems, his son Owen was an enormous fan of the franchise and wished a magician within the lineup. That little want led to King contributing to the creation of Crystal Ball, even writing the unique file card for the character.

Crystal Ball can also be stated to be the seventh son of a seventh son, a phrase that simply so occurs to be the title of Iron Maiden’s 1988 album, launched proper across the time the character was launched.

The G.I. Joe Categorized Sequence has been on a roll, and this one continues the streak. The element, the design makes it one of many standout figures within the lineup. If you wish to add this eerie, mind-bending Cobra operative to your assortment, hold your eyes peeled for pre-orders as a result of this one gained’t final lengthy.

G.I. Joe Categorized Sequence #159, Richard “Crystal Ball” King / $24.82 – Order on March 13 at 10AM ET completely at Walmart:

“New to the G.I. Joe Categorized Sequence line, Richard “Crystal Ball” King comes prepared for journey, with a number of factors of articulation for top poseability.

This Richard “Crystal Ball” King determine comprises 8 character-inspired accent items together with an alternate hand, D.I.R.E. (Dread-Inducing Responsive Vitality) Tech-projected monster masks, lenticular hypno-shield with attachable worry manifestation, spectrally-charged sword, crystal ball with ghostly tendrils, and a weapon accent.” You’ll be able to take a look at the whole lineup for Walmart Collector con proper right here.