Action Figure Review: Zartan (Ninja Force) from G.I. Joe: Classified Series by Hasbro

He might not be a spooky action figure but Zartan is definitely dressed up! A master of disguise, Zartan always looks a bit different and his 1993 Ninja Force variant (known to A Real American Heroes as Zartan v2) gave the Dreadnok leader a black leather vest, neon green pants, and a bright orange mohawk. At the time it seemed like just part of the neon craze of the early 1990s where action figures were trying to capture the attention of kids with brighter colors and popular themes, but really, this was a version of Zartan that actually fit in better alongside of his Dreadnok subordinates. While the original Zartan looked rather lowkey and somewhat mystical at times, the rest of the Dreadnoks borrowed their styles liberally from biker gangs, punk subculture, and post-apocalyptic films like The Road Warrior. With the Ninja Force Zartan, Hasbro's Joe team took a swing and dressed Zartan in punk fashion. It may not have been much appreciated at the time but over the years it has become…