G.I. Joe Classified Series #174, Kyle Budo Jesso, Deluxe Collectible 6 Inch Samurai Action Figure with 19 Accessories

I buy a lot of figures, and rarely leave reviews... but Budo has compelled me to do so. I've been collecting classified since around the first figures, have the majority of the figures and experienced a bit of burn out along the way. This Budo is a big refresher. My first impressions were how well the face sculpts were done - they look very lifelike and smooth. There are no paint app imperfections you might find in a lot of Marvel Legends... the QC is pretty damn good. You will also notice - this package has a big and USEFUL spread... In addition to his regular gear, he has a full-on samurai suit. The colors are well executed with some muted blues, browns, and reds. Next you will notice out of the box how well he handles. The GI Joe team nailed this figure. The head joint and butterfly joints are some of the smoothest I've gotten from a Hasbro figure, and feels almost more similar to an import. Very impressive for this price point. For the asking price and what you get, this has to be one of the top figures of 2025. The only criticism I would have is that the gun has a rubbery tripod, but it can easily be switched out with another gun if you choose. All the other accessories are great, and you get two complete looks here with extras. Highly suggested.

His armor is beautiful. The detail in the samurai armor is absolutely beautiful and accurate. His commando set minicks the armor beautifully. Easily my favorite figure so far

Great figure I liked him enough to buy 3 of him I wanted one for parts and 2 to display with the different gear he comes with .. Great figure makes the og look bad it’s amazing what 30 plus years technology & design can do to a line ..

The GI Joe toy is a classic action figure that delivers great play value and nostalgia. The figure has solid articulation, making it easy for kids to pose in action-packed scenes. The sculpt details — like the uniform, gear, and accessories — are well done and capture that iconic GI Joe look. The accessories (weapons, helmets, backpacks) add to the fun and help spark imaginative play. The size is standard and compatible with other GI Joe playsets and vehicles, which is perfect for expanding battles and stories. The figure feels durable, though some smaller parts can be a bit fiddly for younger hands. Overall, it’s a fun, engaging toy that both kids and collectors can appreciate — classic military action with plenty of adventure potential.

Kyle budo Jesso. What a excellent Gi joe classified action figure. He comes with so many accessories!! Love the samurai Armour and swords!

This is an excellent figure. It is really nice to have a samurai in the G.I. Joes that I never knew existed. The armor is cool, the weapons are pretty cool, and I enjoy how poseable this character is.

Amazing just a little loose butterfly joint but besides that amazing

I think hands down the Hasbro GI Joe classified line is the best line of action figures currently coming out by Hasbro or anybody else. Each character whether a basic or one that has multiple pieces and parts to it, they all make you want to buy two or sometimes even three of them to use all the different pieces that come with them, Budo is no exception. He's got accessories to make a tactical samurai or a more traditional samurai and all these accessories are done well and made well. If you're a GI Joe collector you got to get Budo even if you're just someone who dabbles in GI Joe. Budo is one of the characters I was so excited for them to make and they knocked this one out of the park.