Review: G.I. Joe Classified Series Colonel Hawk with MMS (Mobile Missile System)

2025 has certainly been a standout year for fans of the OG 13. We’ve had the Short Fuze & Steeler two-pack, the exciting reveal of Zap, and a steady march toward completing the original roster. But leading the charge this year was none other than Colonel Clayton “Hawk” Abernathy — arriving with one of the most iconic early Joe accessories ever: the Mobile Missile System.

And while Hawk may come dressed in a subdued, monotone palette, this figure proves loud and clear that simple doesn’t mean boring. Somehow, the bland green uniform ends up striking, modern, and eye-catching. Of all the green-based OG 13 designs we’ve gotten so far, this one might just be my favorite.

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MMS (Mobile Missile System)

The MMS is a repaint of the Cobra Heat Seek Missile System, now reimagined in a clean army-green finish. Even though the tooling is shared, the new colors and the added details make it feel right at home with Classified’s growing arsenal.

Assembly, Features, and Details

• Arrives unassembled with an instruction sheet — assembly is straightforward and satisfying, especially seeing all the components come together.
  
• Features the same wheels seen on the VAMP and Stinger, but with much softer plastic, likely to allow easier removal and articulation.
  
• Includes classic design details such as:
  
  • “US Army Classic Star”
  • “Beware of Blast” warnings
  • “Explosives” labels
    
• The three missiles feature updated sculpting with pliable fins and sharp black tips, staying faithful to the original while improving overall realism.
  
• Comes with several blast effects — smoke, fire, exhaust — similar in style to Scrap Iron’s effects.
  

Functionality

• MMS features a hydraulic system allowing height adjustments when connecting to vehicles.
  
• It tows perfectly behind Classified vehicles like the VAMP
• The control panel is fully detailed and rotates, just like the original, supporting its three-rocket firing configuration.
  

This is one of those accessory pieces that makes the Classified line excels at, it delivers the nostalgia while updating the original be more modern.

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Colonel Hawk Figure

Hawk is #182 in the G.I. Joe Classified line and comes loaded with gear that blends classic callbacks with Classified’s heavier realism.

Accessories

Hawk includes a surprising amount of weapons, making him one of the better-equipped figures in recent waves:

• Submachine gun
• M16/AR-style rifle with scope
• XMLR-3A laser rifle
• Two pistols (one with an extended mag)
• Combat knife
• Backpack
• Helmet with visor, microphone
  

Helmet and Gear

The helmet resembles Breaker’s but with added vents and updated communication gear. The visor articulates, and the sculpting captures that tactical, real-world headgear Classified is known for.  The mic doesn’t fit perfectly over his mouth but that’s just a small nitpick overall. 

Hawk wears a padded plate carrier with crisp deco, modeled pockets, straps, and even laced boots. 

Figure Design & Articulation

This version is a younger, de-aged Hawk, with blonde hair and a more early-career look compared to the previously released “old man Hawk.”
Articulation is everything you’d expect at this stage in Classified:

• Ab crunch
• Drop-down hips
• Thigh swivels
• Toe pivot
• Double-jointed pinless knees

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Final Thoughts

This set delivers — plain and simple.

The MMS is one of the best vehicle-style accessories Hasbro has released so far, with excellent updates, great deco, and compatibility carved directly into its design. Hawk himself is a fantastic modernization of the original leader of the G.I. Joe team. Between the great sculpt, the loaded gear, and the younger portrait, this is easily a top OG 13 release.

Another strong entry in what’s shaping up to be a standout year for Classified collectors.