{"id":4948,"date":"2025-09-12T20:55:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T00:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/?p=4948"},"modified":"2026-07-14T15:09:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T19:09:11","slug":"g-i-joe-classified-series-135-dreadnok-road-pig-rawkus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasyactionfigures.com\/en_au\/g-i-joe-classified-series-135-dreadnok-road-pig-rawkus","title":{"rendered":"Is the Road Pig & Rawkus Set the Ultimate Classified Release?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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G.I. Joe Classified Series #135 Dreadnok Road Pig & Rawkus<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The G.I. Joe Classified Series #135 Dreadnok Road Pig & Rawkus deluxe box set represents a massive milestone for 1:12 scale action figure collectors, translating the infamous, brute-force Dreadnok enforcer and his newly introduced pit bull companion into a modern, premium display format. In this exhaustive, bench-tested review, we go far beyond the promotional images to critique the physical figures in-hand\u2014rigorously evaluating their sculpt fidelity, plastic durometer quality, joint tolerances, accessory utility, and packaging execution, while providing an honest look at where this set shines and where the engineering falls short.<\/p>

First unleashed upon the toy world in Hasbro\u2019s legendary 1988 vintage O-ring line, Donald DeLuca (better known to fans as Road Pig) has long stood out as a premier villain in the Cobra ranks, characterized by his savage physical strength, fierce comic-book devotion to Zarana, and menacing, post-apocalyptic look. This modern Classified Series update attempts to bridge the gap between late-80s nostalgia and modern design realism, updating his signature punk elements for today’s collector shelves.<\/p>

Alongside him, Rawkus officially enters G.I. Joe<\/strong><\/a> lore as a brand-new canine companion, serving as a masterclass in animal articulation that perfectly mirrors Road Pig\u2019s chaotic and unpredictable presence. This set is a vital chapter in Hasbro’s ongoing effort to evolve classic 3.75-inch military-fantasy concepts into highly detailed, premium 6-inch masterpieces.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n Figure Profile: Road Pig & Rawkus (#135)\n <\/div>\n
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\n Scale \/ Height<\/span>\n 6-Inch Scale (Character stands noticeably taller & broader than standard line)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n Road Pig Articulation<\/span>\n Ball-joint head\/neck\/torso, butterfly shoulders, double elbows\/knees, calf swivels<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n Rawkus Articulation<\/span>\n Ball-joint head\/neck\/torso\/hips, hinged swivel knees, hinged calves, rocker ankles<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n Unique Paint Details<\/span>\n Chest \"Dreadnoks\" print, Grade A Ham arm tattoo, pig & crossbones motif<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Design and Sculpt<\/h3>

Road Pig:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Appearance<\/strong>: The figure stands out as a hefty, imposing character, described as \u201cthicker and wider like a slab of meat\u201d rather than the ripped muscular physique of the original 1988 figure. This design choice aligns more with real-life strongman competitors, giving Road Pig a bulky, intimidating presence.<\/li>

  • Details:<\/strong> Road Pig sports a white flat-top hairstyle with red sides, a five o\u2019clock shadow, and an earring on the left ear. He\u2019s shirtless, wearing modified football padding with a spiked skull on the right shoulder, black gloves, and a wrist-mounted crossbow on his left forearm. His tattoos include an anarchy symbol and \u201cCertified Grade A Ham\u201d on his left arm, a chain and skull on his right, and a \u201cDreadnoks\u201d tattoo across his abdomen (though some note the latter is hard to read). His outfit includes a studded belt with a pig buckle, a studded leather codpiece, black pants with a boar\u2019s head kneepad, and gunmetal gray shin guards.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    • Critique<\/strong>: The redesign has sparked debate. Fans of the original Road Pig expected a more muscular build, as the 1988 figure was notably imposing. The Classified version\u2019s heavier, less defined physique has been divisive, with some appreciating the realistic strongman aesthetic and others feeling it deviates too far from the source material. The \u201cDreadnoks\u201d tattoo on the abdomen has been criticized for being illegible, with suggestions to remove it using nail polish remover.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      Rawkus:<\/strong><\/p>

      • Appearance<\/strong>: Rawkus is a pit bull sculpted using the same mold as Junkyard (from another Classified release), with a new head sculpt featuring a scar over the right eye for a menacing look. An alternate \u201cgood boy\u201d head with a closed mouth adds versatility, portraying Rawkus as either ferocious or relaxed.<\/li>

      • Details:<\/strong> The pit bull is highly detailed, with a sturdy build and a realistic likeness. The default head shows bared teeth, enhancing the \u201cwarmongrel\u201d vibe, while the alternate head gives a playful, less aggressive expression.<\/p><\/li>

      • Critique:<\/strong> Rawkus is a standout, with collectors praising the Classified Series\u2019 animal companions for their articulation and detail. The reuse of the Junkyard mold is generally well-received, though some question the cropped tail, which isn\u2019t typical for pit bulls.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        Figure \/ Character<\/th>\n Articulation Capabilities & Real-World Posing<\/th>\n Reviewer Critique & Limits<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
        \n Road Pig<\/strong>\n Heavy Brawler<\/span>\n <\/td>\n Highly poseable with the premium multi-joint framework standard to the modern Classified Series line. Engineering allows for remarkably smooth, dynamic combat stances that vastly outclass older chunky entries or similarly scaled behemoths like Nemesis Immortal<\/em>.<\/td>\n While engineering is highly impressive for a figure of this massive physical footprint, his sheer shoulder bulk and asymmetrical armor plates create minor limits\u2014preventing him from cleanly executing a full, natural overhead two-handed hammer swing.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
        \n Rawkus<\/strong>\n Animal Companion<\/span>\n <\/td>\n Exceptionally articulated and sturdily engineered for a quad animal sculpt. Capable of hitting complex, lifelike poses including realistic sitting, mid-pounce attacking, rolling over, begging on hind legs, or lying completely flat.<\/td>\n A massive engineering triumph. The joint tolerances are so versatile and rugged that collectors frequently note Hasbro could easily spin this canine framework off into its own successful standalone line of articulated dogs.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n