Jinx was one of the first female action figures I ever owned (I think I got her and Zarana around the same time). I had taped the G.I.Joe the Movie episodes as they aired on afterschool television and was obsessed. Pythona was above and beyond my favorite character. But Jinx was a close second. When she snapped that training staff in half, spun them like dual propellers, and took down Beach Head, my adolescent jaw hit the floor with wonder. I was many years into my martial arts career at the time, and interest was waning hard, but Jinx rejuvenated that spark for a few more years. Interestingly, 25 years later, the hasbrotoyshop exclusive Kim Arashikage (and specifically my inability to acquire her) killed my interest in G.I.Joe for a decade until Classified started. So Jinx marks both highs and lows of my collecting hobby. I actually think this Classified figure is the nicest representation I've seen. I love her unmasked head - it's so reminiscent of the cartoon design (but with a realistic flare). Let's check her out below!
I usually always prefer a masked head over unmasked. But something about this masked head looks generic, like a nameless random ninja. I wish it had that weird swirl of fabric on the top like she always had. I don't know why it was there, but I think it's an iconic part of her design.
Jinx comes with two sets of hands, two heads, a sword with scabbard, a blindfold, and her signature staff.
Time for some Group and Comparison Pics!
Here is my most recent batch of G.I.Joe Classified ladies.
Cheers!
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