Monday, April 13, 2026

Action Figure Review: Brent "Hit & Run" Scott from G.I. Joe: Classified Series by Hasbro

 

   Wow! I didn't realize that it has been about a month and a 1/2 since I reviewed Big Lob, the first figure I looked at in this most recent series of G.I. Joe: Classified Series action figures. I'm going to be checking out the rest of the lineup over the next week or two and today I've got Hit & Run on my desk. While the characters themselves aren't as memorable, I still hold to the belief that 1988 through 1990 were the best years for A Real American Hero in terms of design and engineering. Hit & Run was one of my favorites from 1988 and still holds up as one of the best G.I. Joe figures from the A Real American Hero era. He's just an incredibly designed figure and it's cool to finally have him in the Classified Series. I've always loved his cool, tactical feel: A guy who gets in quickly, gets out quickly, overcomes any obstacles, and largely does it unseen. He's a nice update of the vintage toy though I do have a couple issues with him. Nothing huge, but they're worth mentioning. Ready to check out Hit & Run? Then join me after the break...


The Facts:

Height: 6 3/8ths inches 

Articulation: Swivel/ hinge ankles, 'boot' swivels, double hinged knees, swivel thighs, ball-jointed drop down hips, ball-jointed waist, hinged mid-torso, butterfly pecs, swivel/hinge shoulders, bicep swivels, double hinged elbows, swivel/hinge wrists, balljointed neck base, and a barbell jointed head.

Accessories: Helmet, goggles, duffel bag with flap and strap, rifle w/ magazine, pistol, machete, knife, sheath, grappling hook with string, and spool. 

Non-Scalper Price: $28 dollars




Comparison:

* Here's a shot of my three Hit & Run figures, from left to right: Hit and Run from the G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Assault on Cobra Island set, the Classified Series Brent "Hit & Run" Scott, and my vintage childhood 1988 Hit & Run. The design is largely the same across all three versions, though the 25th Anniversary version was mostly Franken-Joed, so he was missing some unique parts and such like the duffel bag. 




The Positives:

* You might think "Is a guy in camouflage really going to stand out in the G.I. Joe: Classified Series line?" Well, actually, yeah. Sure, we have more action figures with darker tones and camo patterns in this line than in the vintage ARAH line, but Hit & Run goes all in on camo, even extending to his hands, arms, and face. He is pretty impressive and definitely looks like he could easily blend into any woodland or jungle environment. His outfit is pretty basic, sure, but the camo pattern is impressive with great colors and I love his gear. It's mostly all black and both keeps everything close at hand while also functioning as a harness for rappelling and such. 








* His portrait is excellent. You can see his face all that well but that's intentional; he's covered in green paint with stripes to keep a low profile when out in the field. The stripes are really cool and his eyes stand out just enough, giving him a pretty chilling look. I imagine if you see his eyes while out in the jungle, it's already too late. 








* Here's a look at his gear. It's not removable but it is a separate harness with sculpted on pistol magazines, grenades, carabiners, and a spot for attaching a rope for rappelling. 


















* And here's a shot of Hit & Run from the back so you can see the camouflage pattern. It looks really good and it's nice to see that it's printed on the entire way around.







* It might take a bit of effort to get his helmet on but, once it's on, it's not coming off easily. It's a fairly standard helmet for the Classified Series with painted details and a solid chinstrap. 








* The goggles are removable. They have transparent red lenses and they can fit over the top of the helmet or be placed down over his eyes. They're a bit loose but not too bad. I really like the look of them. It's cool that they're the only not green and black color on the figure. 







* There aren't any surprises here with Hit & Run's articulation: Everything moves just fine and I didn't find the harness to impede any movement. Even his hips are pretty decent, a surprise considering the thigh straps are connected to the belt. The harness doesn't restrict his shoulder movement much, either. You'll just have to work a rifle stock around the pouches a bit in some positions, but it's no major issue. 




* The vintage Hit & Run had some seriously cool accessories and, overall, the Classified Series version doesn't disappoint, either. First up is this incredible rifle. It's some sort of modified Colt AR rifle on, though not the Colt Commando thaat the vintage figure came with. It's a crisp sculpt and it feels rather sturdy. The suppressor isn't removable, nor is the laser aiming module on the side. Seems like a solid weapon for someone who moves quick, strikes fast, and may not have backup.   








* The magazine is removable, which is a staple of this line. There's also a spot for a firing effect in the barrel. 












* Hit & Run's sidearm is a Beretta 92FS. It's very similar to Mercer's pistol but a bit larger. It's still a sharp looking accessory.












* The Beretta stores very securely in a holster that is attached to Hit & Run's belt. Whether he's parachuting, rappelling, or running through the jungle, this pistol isn't going anywhere!



* Besides being known as the guy completely covered in camouflage, Hit & Run is also known as the guy with the duffle bag. The duffle bag was an interesting accessory for the vintage figure and was what Hit & Run used instead of a backpack, probably because of it's ability to hold coiled robe for rappelling and climbing. Unlike the vintage accessory, the duffel bag isn't brittle. It's thick, almost feeling like it could be rotocast, and the strap is attached via little balljoints, meaning you don't have to bend anything to put it on the figure.  






* The duffel bag opens via a hinged piece of plastic, allowing you to open it up and store gear inside. The grappling hook and the spool for the rope can definitely fit inside with just a little maneuvering. The opening flap is actually a hinged piece, too, and not just a piece of plastic that you have to bend, causing stress marks, so that's a nice touch. 








* Rather than a straight up Bowie knife like the vintage figure, this time around Hit & Run comes packing a machete for dealing with brush and other hazards found in the jungle. I really like this. It's small, sleek, and looks like it was designed for tactical use.








* There's a sheath on the side of the duffel bag that the machete can slide right inside, keeping it ever at the ready. 












* I'm also a fan of this incredibly little nasty knife. This thing looks wicked! Hit & Run's trigger finger can fit inside that ring and he looks pretty cool holding it. This is definitely for silent, close quarters kills. 



* Even cooler is the way this knife fits into a sheath strapped to his forearm. It is absolutely ready for whenever he needs it. Whether cutting ropes, vines, or Cobras, this knife is conveniently just a quick motion away. 







* Part of Hut & Run's MO is that he likes to run. He likes to move using his own two feet, assaulting any position that needs to be taken. What does he do when he can't run? He climbs! Like the vintage figure, the Classified Series figure comes with a small grappling hook with string. The string isn't attached to the included "spool" but instead can be wound around it for safe keeping, perhaps allowing it to be more easily used in rappelling as well. It's simple and similar to the vintage figure, but it works. 







* I really like that you can store the rifle magazine in this pocket on Hit & Run's chest. It's nice to have the magazine so conveniently placed and accessible. 


The Negatives:

* Of course... why does Hit & Run only come with one magazine? Why would he ever have his one magazine stored here and not in his rifle? He really needed two magazines, otherwise this feature just doesn't make sense, does it?


* I'm a bit disappointed that Hasbro's Classified Series team couldn't come up with some cool way to integrate the grappling hook and spool into the duffel bag. The vintage duffel bag actually could hold the spool and use it to extend and retract the grappling hook. Why not a cool feature like that here? Just something that feels a bit advanced. Heck, having a grappling gun like the Alley Viper or Alpine would have been a need, modernized choice, too. 




* I love the rifle here but I'm pretty confident that the handle is too large or Hit & Run's hands are too small. Sometimes he looks great with the rifle but other times the rifle pops right out of his hand. I think the rifle handle really might be a bit too large, so maybe it could be shaved down a bit. Still... who wants to have to do that to a new action figure?




   OK, so I do have some complaints with Hit & Run. They're not quite nit picks, but they're not really gripes either. And they definitely don't rise to the level of grievances; they're just kind of... quibbles, maybe? I like the figure quite a bit and still would give him a Great rating. I'm just irked when a figure this good has elements that seem to show a lack of thought. Why not integrate the grappling hook into the duffel bag in a cool way? Why give him a pouch for a spare mag when he only has one? That one is easily fixed with a spare Valaverse mag or something. Cool figure based on one of my vintage favorites, though; he just needs a few tweaks. 


This is the first figure of Brent "Hit & Run" Scott that I've reviewed. For more G.I. Joe: Classified Series reviews check out the following:
Destro  
Flint  




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