Snake Eyes & Timber (v2) — G.I. Joe Classified Series #52

Overview

Snake Eyes & Timber (v2) is figure #52 in the G.I. Joe Classified Series — Fan Channel exclusive, 2023 at $44.99. It’s the second Snake Eyes-plus-Timber pairing in the Fan Channel Alpha Commandos format, following Alpha Commandos #30 from 2021. Both figures feature revised designs — this is a genuine update rather than a repaint — giving collectors who either missed #30 or want a different Snake Eyes configuration a second opportunity to own the iconic pairing.

The existence of two Snake Eyes-with-Timber sets reflects both the character’s commercial importance and Hasbro’s design team finding something worth updating in the two years between releases.

The Design Differences

The v2 Snake Eyes features a somewhat different interpretation of the character’s design compared to #30 — specific details in the bodysuit texture, weapon design, and overall proportions reflect the line’s design evolution between 2021 and 2023. The Timber figure also shows refinements from the first version. For collectors who own #30, the question of whether v2’s differences justify a second purchase is a personal assessment of the design changes; for collectors who missed #30, this is a direct entry point to the pairing.

Which Version to Buy

For collectors choosing between the two: #30 (2021) is the original and may be harder to source; #52 (2023) is the more recent version with whatever design refinements two years of feedback produced. Either delivers Snake Eyes with an articulated wolf companion at the Fan Channel price point. The decision matters most for collectors who are very particular about which specific Snake Eyes design they want as their canonical version.

Timber in Version 2

The Timber update — whatever refinements Hasbro made to the wolf sculpt or articulation — represents the programme’s continued investment in getting the companion figure right. The original #30 Timber was well-received; if v2 improves on it, the improvement is in the details rather than the fundamental concept.

Alpha Commandos Programme Depth

By 2023, the Alpha Commandos sub-line had delivered: Snake Eyes & Timber #30 (2021), Croc Master & Fiona #38 (2022), Snake Eyes & Timber v2 #52 (2023). The twice-used Snake Eyes-with-Timber format shows the format’s commercial reliability — the figure concept generates consistent enough demand to justify two releases. Future Alpha Commandos releases (Mutt & Junkyard #113) continued building the sub-line’s depth.

Verdict

Snake Eyes & Timber v2 #52 is the 2023 version of the essential Snake Eyes-with-wolf pairing. If you own #30 and like it, assess the design changes before purchasing. If you missed #30, this is the equivalent entry point. Buy the version you can find at closer to retail.

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Part of G.I. Joe Classified Series | Alpha Commandos | Fan Channel 2023. Related: Snake Eyes & Timber Alpha Commandos #30 | Snake Eyes #02 | Croc Master & Fiona #38.

Snake Eyes Figure Count in Classified

By mid-2023, the Classified line had produced five distinct Snake Eyes configurations: Wave 1 standard (#02), Snake Eyes Deluxe (#00, Pulse), Origins movie (#16), Alpha Commandos with Timber (#30), and now this v2 with Timber (#52). That’s five releases for a single character in three years — a frequency that underscores both Snake Eyes’ commercial importance and the line’s confidence that collectors would continue engaging with different versions.

Each version serves a distinct purpose: Wave 1 is the standard retail operational commando; Deluxe is the early premium version; Origins is the movie tie-in; Alpha Commandos is the wolf companion version; v2 is the refined wolf companion version. Owning all five is completionist territory. Owning at least one retail version (#02) plus one wolf version (#30 or #52) gives the essential Snake Eyes display coverage without redundancy.

Fan Channel Availability

Fan Channel exclusive releases for the Snake Eyes with Timber sets typically stayed available longer than Target exclusives at equivalent prices — the multi-retailer Fan Channel model reduces the single-point-of-failure problem. Preorders from Entertainment Earth, GameStop, or BigBadToyStore generally secured the figure without requiring the competitive acquisition timing of Target drops. For collectors who found the Target model frustrating, Fan Channel releases were a more pleasant acquisition experience.

Secondary Market

Snake Eyes with Timber v2 #52 has maintained secondary market prices near retail — the accessible Fan Channel distribution kept prices from escalating significantly above $44.99. Secondary market typically runs $50–65 for sealed copies.

The Snake Eyes Commercial Engine

Snake Eyes’ five-figure presence in the Classified line’s first three years is a commercial reality that the programme was built around. The line needed Snake Eyes to sell, and it sold him in every format available: retail, exclusive, premium deluxe, movie tie-in, companion-set. The result is a character who is the most-represented single figure in the line — and whose representation is diverse enough that owning two or three versions feels justified rather than redundant.

For FigureShelf’s authority pages, that depth of character representation creates a corresponding editorial opportunity: the Snake Eyes page cluster (#02, #00, #16, #30, #52) is one of the line’s most coherent sub-groups to write about, with each entry able to reference the others in a network of connected content that signals comprehensive coverage to both readers and search engines.

Timber’s Scale

A note on scale for collectors planning a display: Timber the wolf at 6” figure scale is a substantial companion piece. Real wolves stand roughly 26–33 inches at the shoulder; at 1:12 scale that’s approximately 2.2–2.75 inches. The Classified Timber is sized appropriately for that scale range — smaller than you might initially expect if you’re thinking about wolves in real life, but correctly proportioned next to a 6” Snake Eyes. The wing-spread display option for the figure (Timber in alert standing pose, legs planted, head up) gives the wolf the most presence on the shelf.