G.I. Joe Movie Destro, What Should He Look Like? [Archive] - HissTank.com

Gung.Heaux

10-14-2007, 04:28 PM

this is tough...

lets face it...in the cartoon we just accepted the fact that the mask was the SAME size as destro's human head. and we REALLY accepted the fact that destro's mouth moved (and there was no nano-BS back then, it just moved).

weve all seen con attendees wearing homemade destro costumes...and dont get me wrong, most look great, but these steel-helmeted scotsmen look unrealistic...no matter the effort and quality.

i think that sommers can pull of a good balance betwixt reality and fantasy...i liked mummy(s) and van helsing. hopefully, the fantastic weapons, gear and uniforms will be woven nicely into a realistic world.

now to answer the intial question....destro's mask in the movie. heres what i would like to see.

destro is hanging in his castle with anastasia...no mask.
destro executing "official" MARS business, dealing with cobra commander, making demands of world leaders or threatening the Joe team...pristine gold mask.
destro personally going into battle or performing "un-official" MARS business...tarnished, battlescarred silver mask.

the gold mask would be the "family mask" passed through the generations.

as far as how to present it on film...green-screen sock over actors face for filming and CGI mask rendered in post. id like to see them just go ahead and make the mask VERY close to the size of the actors head, even if its a tad too small for reality and NO MOVING MOUTH and NO EYE SLITS. how could he see through it? easy...it doesnt matter...i will suspend belief on that one.
get a good enough actor and you will get the result that hugo weaving gave "V" in V for Vendetta....one of the greatest movies i have ever watched.

my two pennies.

Shogi

10-14-2007, 04:52 PM

I agree that the mouth probably shouldn't move. Make the helmet on all the time (I prefer silver over gold though)

As for CGI, I'm tired of it all the time. I'd prefer a real mask but if a little CGI is needed (Especially to make the eyes green) I suppose it'll be alright

ShortCircuit

10-14-2007, 05:54 PM

Make some cool sound effects like darth vader when the mask comes off, pure ownage.

pshhh pssst vrrrt.

gunslingercbr

10-14-2007, 08:00 PM

I went with CGI mask, which I assume means metal mask but simply achieved by means of CGI instead of an actual static mask.

that being said, I want him to be in and out of the mask, regardless of how the effect is accomplished.

Flophouse

10-14-2007, 09:05 PM

The mask should be removable, but his face never shown to the audience. Kinda like Vader in ESB. The mask could be made of a thin enough material that it doesn't make the actor's head look over big. I would suggest the mouth not move as well. If Boba Fett can be badass with a hidden, non moving helmet, then so can Destro.

genoneguy

10-14-2007, 09:22 PM

Shogi

10-14-2007, 09:30 PM

The movie is going to be horrible. The people making this movie are going to turn G.I.Joe into some sort of international force instead of an American force just so they don't upset other countries in real life. Just plain pathetic.

Technically it was already an international force. You have people from many different nationalities on the Joe team. Then if you look at Action Force, they were from all over the world, but I realise many fans don't consider that as cannon since they just changed the birthplaces of characters we already had.

Gung.Heaux

10-14-2007, 10:49 PM

The movie is going to be horrible. The people making this movie are going to turn G.I.Joe into some sort of international force instead of an American force just so they don't upset other countries in real life. Just plain pathetic.

yes, yes, we all know what they are doing. and they ARE doing it, with or without your blessing or mine. so sit back and let them make it. it may surprise you, it may not...but bitching about it a year and a half out isnt going to change anything except your blood pressure.

we're all at the mercy of the future.

tkprime

10-14-2007, 11:17 PM

Removable, hell I'd do it for free Hasbro I'd be a greenshirt if you need canon fodder! (LOL).

Nemesis_Enforcer

10-14-2007, 11:26 PM

NO CGI MASK! I think he should wear a metal mask for the most part. Maybe have a separate chin piece which would allow him to speak.

I would like to see a bit of origin on the mask in the flick and have him not wear the mask when in his personal quarters. If anyone else is to see him without the mask in the movie it would be the Baroness and only her.

genoneguy

10-14-2007, 11:56 PM

yes, yes, we all know what they are doing. and they ARE doing it, with or without your blessing or mine. so sit back and let them make it. it may surprise you, it may not...but bitching about it a year and a half out isnt going to change anything except your blood pressure.

we're all at the mercy of the future. What ticks me off is that they are completely destroying what G.I.Joe is simply because they don't want to upset cry babies from other countries. For decades now G.I.Joe has been "A Real American Hero", and now all of that will be destroyed by one movie simply because the makers of the movie are are a bunch of politically correct jackasses who are afraid they might upset People. G.I.Joe as "A Real American Hero". One movie made by a bunch of wimps will turn G.I.Joe into some sort of a international joke. I weep for the future of G.I.Joe.

Shin Densetsu

10-15-2007, 12:03 AM

What ticks me off is that they are completely destroying what G.I.Joe is simply because they don't want to upset cry babies from other countries. For decades now G.I.Joe has been "A Real American Hero", and now all of that will be destroyed by one movie simply because the makers of the movie are are a bunch of politically correct jackasses who are afraid they might upset PeopleG.I.Joe as "A Real American Hero". One movie made by a bunch of wimps will turn G.I.Joe into some sort of a international joke. I weep for the future of G.I.Joe.
This has what to do with Destro's mask?
STAY ON TOPIC!

Gung.Heaux

10-15-2007, 01:54 AM

What ticks me off is that they are completely destroying what G.I.Joe is simply because they don't want to upset cry babies from other countries. For decades now G.I.Joe has been "A Real American Hero", and now all of that will be destroyed by one movie simply because the makers of the movie are are a bunch of politically correct jackasses who are afraid they might upsetPeople G.I.Joe as "A Real American Hero". One movie made by a bunch of wimps will turn G.I.Joe into some sort of a international joke. I weep for the future of G.I.Joe.

crapsticks genone........this is the third Gdamn time you posted this tired tirade........we get ya my man.

topnotch97

10-15-2007, 01:54 AM

ehehehe... is Leonardo DaCarpio in that? Man in the Iron Mask? :D

SnAkEyEz

10-15-2007, 02:03 AM

Full time masked.

full time... he never took it off... no one's ever seen his face... Sean Connery would be a perfect voice for him though!

WildWeasel

10-15-2007, 03:05 AM

What ticks me off is that they are completely destroying what G.I.Joe is simply because they don't want to upset cry babies from other countries. For decades now G.I.Joe has been "A Real American Hero", and now all of that will be destroyed by one movie simply because the makers of the movie are are a bunch of politically correct jackasses who are afraid they might upset some People if they keep G.I.Joe as "A Real American Hero". One movie made by a bunch of wimps will turn G.I.Joe into some sort of a international joke. I weep for the future of G.I.Joe.

Stay on topic and stop
I say removable mask. But like mentioned maybe his face is kept in secret (like Vader & Fett were) and/or Baroness is the only one to see him. Gen. Scarlett, the idea of the jaw piece being seperate is kind of intriguing too, I like.

Gentleman

10-15-2007, 04:20 AM

This is how I'd do it:

we see him with his mask on AND we see him with his mask off.

...but we don't know it is the same person.

Sure, fans will know that "Mr. McCullen" is Destro, but the general audience wouldn't.

It's similar to the way they approached Ra's Al Ghul in Batman Begins.

In a way, it's also like a Superhero/secret identity thingy. As McCullen, he hits the "jet set" scene and could even be regarded as a humanitarian who will be awarded a Nobel prize sometime (?), but in reality, he is the terrorist/arms dealer codenamed "Destro", who the Joes are after. And he's connected to this new "sect"/"faction" of sorts named "Cobra".

So... we see both of them but we only get to know that they are the same person towards the end... when McCullen would be forced to abandon his public life forever.

See... this could work perfectly for scenes like this:

You could have McCullen at some jet-set event with politicians, humanitarians and such... and the Baroness would show up, presenting herself with some fake ID. And while the general public would think that the Baroness is trying to get something out of McCullen, the fans would know it's actually all an "act". HELL, McCullen could even be kidnapped or have his life threatened... and it would all be part of the big scheme, whatever that may be.

This... I command!

EDIT: BTW, http://www.hisstank.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1445

EDIT 2: As for the "look" - I'd have his mask be "one piece" (no movement of any sort) and, at least for the first film, it should be silver.

We could also show the original ancestor mask. Maybe it is safely kept in the "Destrocave" at McCullen's castle.

Xerofall

10-16-2007, 03:41 PM

The mask is an ancient symbol to fight the powers of law and order.

At least that's how it was in the cartoon. If they play their cards right, the movie makers could pull it off in any form. As long as he has a silver mask.

That IS Destro.

I mean, what would happen if someone portrayed Megatron as anything besides a pistol... oh wait. :(

;)

Monkeywrench

10-16-2007, 06:57 PM

I just hope they do Destro correctly. I'm not going to be happy if they ruin him.

C.I.A.D.

10-16-2007, 07:25 PM

Well, as the (self proclaimed) BIGGEST DESTRO FAN EVER, I'd have to go with a vac metal mask...but removable. The McCullen clan wore the mask while doing business and/or battle. I'd like to assume that Destro has a life outside of MARS.

Although I love the character to death, it would be kinda silly to have him in his mask at all times. Wouldn't be too hard as a combat team to find the guy in the metal mask...just follow all the stupid fodder news pieces on the 5 o'clock news.

infinitron

10-17-2007, 04:32 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by genoneguy
What ticks me off is that they are completely destroying what G.I.Joe is simply because they don't want to upset cry babies from other countries. For decades now G.I.Joe has been "A Real American Hero", and now all of that will be destroyed by one movie simply because the makers of the movie are are a bunch of politically correct jackasses who are afraid they might upset People if they keep G.I.Joe as "A Real American Hero". One movie made by a bunch of wimps will turn G.I.Joe into some sort of a international joke. I weep for the future of G.I.Joe.

Stay on topic and stop

Now then... yes of course Destro should have his g@dd@mn mask! He's Destro! I voted CGI but there are a hundred ways it could be done to look cool and make sense.

What's the next Movie Poll question? Should SnakeEyes FREAKING TALK?

I will hold my breath and hope for the best but I have little faith in this movie so far based on what I've heard. How come James Bond is still a British agent and not a "special envoy" of the United Nations? It seems some quarters are wise if not brave enough not to water- down their national heroes...

DESTRO

10-17-2007, 04:58 PM

Everybody Stay On Topic! Last Warning...........

Sy-Rein

10-17-2007, 05:40 PM

I think Gentleman's idea is probably the most feasible for a live-action movie.

Gentleman

10-17-2007, 06:07 PM

I think Gentleman's idea is probably the most feasible for a live-action movie.

I agree.

(?)

:D

But yes: I WAS actually trying to come up with both a feasible AND fan-pleasing option.

Just like the BIGGEST DESTRO FAN EVER said, I just don't see McCullen spoting his mask during the whole thing. It's just silly. BUT... if you go with my suggestion, you get the best of both worlds: Destro DOES wear the mask at all times: you just don't know he is also McCullen (not till the end, anyways).

Compulsive Collector

10-17-2007, 06:16 PM

I'd like to assume that Destro has a life outside of MARS.

Although I love the character to death, it would be kinda silly to have him in his mask at all times. Honestly, I don't think there's enough time in a two-hour film to explore Destro's personal life, nor do I think it's necessary.

Gentleman

10-17-2007, 06:21 PM

Monkeywrench

10-17-2007, 07:08 PM

Depends.

If they are actually having Cobra Commander in the background, as rumor says, then Destro will be presented as the main antagonist. As such, you can't just have him be a "guy in an iron mask who is evil" - you have to build up a character here. Even if you use my suggestion to reveal his real identity only towards the end. There could be hints and stuff.

I disagree. I would like them to make the movie with the assumption that we already know who these people are. I don't want them to waste 40 minutes explaining who Destro is. I want this movie to be more of a "cult following" instead of a "mainstrem movie".

Gentleman

10-17-2007, 07:29 PM

Oh, I don't think we need 40 minutes of backstory ala, say, "Batman Begins"... But you do need to build up your characters. Besides, Destro isn't just a "Darth Maul".

I'll tell you this: The thing that makes these type of movies is the antagonist. The villain. If you fuck up your villain, you fuck up your movie. There are many examples that come to my mind in relation to this. Take Hellboy, for example. Excellent adaptation, some will say. Great characterization of the hero, etc. But what of the villain? He sucked to no end. Another example? Dr. Doom from the Fantastic Four films. BOY, they sure fucked that up. I'm not even saying the filmmakers should pay respect to the source material, I'm just saying: with his iron mask or without, whatever you do with Destro... just be sure he ends up being a great antagonist. If the audience doesn't feel he is a worthy and interesting villain, they will not get a feeling of danger, which is essential in a film like this.

Still... expect the film to be fan-friendly, but not to the point where the general audience doesn't get introduced to the characters. That'd be a big mistake. This isn't Superman, where the origin story is so widespread and known, there's no need to re-tell it.

I'm afraid many of you/us will have to take some valium before going into the theater next year :p

Sy-Rein

10-17-2007, 09:28 PM

Again, I have to agree with Gentleman, this movie will be similar to the recent Transformers movie, whereas it'll be an introduction of GI Joe to the masses, to all the people in the world that have no clue what GI Joe is other than a "kid's toy".

As much as the fans would want something more, I wouldnt get my hopes up for more than an introduction and an all-around cool movie. The sequels can delve deeper into the mythos that everyone here loves so much.

Compulsive Collector

10-18-2007, 09:57 AM

I'm not even saying the filmmakers should pay respect to the source material, I'm just saying: with his iron mask or without, whatever you do with Destro... just be sure he ends up being a great antagonist. I think that can be accomplished without showing the guy hanging around the house or the office without his mask. You can introduce the character and let the audience get to know him without going deep into his backstory or showing him out of his mask.

Gentleman

10-18-2007, 07:54 PM

I think that can be accomplished without showing the guy hanging around the house or the office without his mask. You can introduce the character and let the audience get to know him without going deep into his backstory or showing him out of his mask.

While I agree with your statement, we all know that sooner or later, the filmmakers will have to reveal Destro's face. This, sadly, will also happen with Cobra Commander. Since I am assuming this will become a trilogy, they will probably keep CC's identity a secret until the third flick. Destro's identity will be revealed by the first film most probably.

Thing is... almost everyone in Cobra wears a freaking mask! It may work for a space opera, but for a film like this, it could very well make it laughable. So you have to find a healthy balance. You can't make it 100% realistic (although you could), and you can't make it 100% fantastic.

Unfortunately I don't trust Sommers' judgement. I fear it will end up being an over-the-top P.O.S. with an overload of comic relief that isn't actually funny at all.

Hopefully, he will prove me wrong.

Monkeywrench

10-18-2007, 08:12 PM

While I agree with your statement, we all know that sooner or later, the filmmakers will have to reveal Destro's face. This, sadly, will also happen with Cobra Commander. Since I am assuming this will become a trilogy, they will probably keep CC's identity a secret until the third flick. Destro's identity will be revealed by the first film most probably.

Thing is... almost everyone in Cobra wears a freaking mask! It may work for a space opera, but for a film like this, it could very well make it laughable. So you have to find a healthy balance. You can't make it 100% realistic (although you could), and you can't make it 100% fantastic.

Unfortunately I don't trust Sommers' judgement. I fear it will end up being an over-the-top P.O.S. with an overload of comic relief that isn't actually funny at all.

Hopefully, he will prove me wrong.

IMO they don't have to unmask Destro or CC. Why would it make the film laughable? Who cares if SS, Firefly, CC, Destro and others have a mask. Nobody laughed at Darth Vader when he was masked. Why would they laugh at Destro? They need to keep the movie true.

Gentleman

10-18-2007, 08:33 PM

Nobody laughed at Darth Vader when he was masked. Why would they laugh at Destro? They need to keep the movie true.

Precisely, as I said: "It may work in a space opera..."

...but I highly doubt it would/will in a big screen version of G.I.Joe. IMO, anyways.

Just thinking ahead of time here. I just don't see this happening and to be honest, I would eventually un-mask them myself, were I in charge of the film/s. I may not unmask CC (perhaps only hint at who he may have been in his "previous life", like different hypothesis of it or something), but I would certainly have Destro unmasked at some point.

In other words, I guess I'd go for a more realistic approach. As realistic as it can be without fucking up the mythos entirely. And to have Destro unmasked at some point wouldn't do that.

Just like there were differences between the cartoon and the comic, I am expecting the film to be another different take altogether. Each medium has its advantages and disadvantages. And its rules.

VIPER 48

02-07-2008, 03:44 AM

I think he should have his mask on full time. I wouldn't mind if his mask was removed if it fit into the story line...

Loki41872

02-07-2008, 07:24 PM

Destro removed his mask several times in the Marvel run, it didn't do anything to ruin the character for me. When he took off the mask, he was JMD. When he wore the mask, he was Destro.

I say vac-metal, non moving, removable mask. No CGI. Too much CGI is a bad thing, look at the Star Wars prequels.

Steel Brigade

02-07-2008, 09:33 PM

Stagnant, metal mask is best for me!!

General Hawk59

02-07-2008, 09:38 PM

sad thing is he wont be wearing a mask till the end.

Golobulous

03-26-2008, 11:25 PM

His mask should form to his face like a skin created by the nano-mites. It should still look like destro as we know him but his mouth should move with the mask on. I think he should remove his mask only when he is alone with the baroness.

TENIME_art

03-27-2008, 12:57 PM

No CG.

MegaPrime33

03-27-2008, 05:16 PM

I gotta go with a removable metal mask. I just hope it looks good.

Gentleman

03-27-2008, 08:21 PM

I think we'll get 2 masks:

A) The original ancestor mask which has been passed on to the actual "Eccleston" McCullen. He doesn't use it, he just "has it".

B) A new nano-mask (CG) that will become permanent.

C.I.A.D.

03-27-2008, 08:38 PM

I like the way you think, Gentleman :)

MAJOR WOLF

03-28-2008, 12:18 AM

I think he should be masked full-time.

Gentleman

03-28-2008, 07:16 PM

I think he should be masked full-time.

Afraid that's not going to be the case.

Fortunately! :p

I'm thinking they've been smart. they'll leave both sides of the argument satisfied: those who want realism will get a mask-less McCullen during most of the film and those who want old-school Destro action will get the ancestor flashback and Eccleston-McCullen getting his own nano-mask after all.

This I kommand!

Crimson Guard 51

03-29-2008, 02:21 AM

i heard that ripcord gets to wear the mask...he got it when destro was disfigured trying to save Scarlett during a training mission for the international ( IT"S NEVER BEEN THAT...only a few international members ) team and he got kicked off so he uses what he knew to form MARS to prove to his alcoholic dad that he could become something...also, scarlett turned him down, and the baroness picked him up when she thought her brother who sold cars BEFORE ( to please the comics fans ) he went to EVIL Dr. School, and was disfigured while trying to create the super soldier serum that ended up gassing Snake Eyes, who was trying to rescue the future CC, making SE the super guy he is...

yes, he should wear the mask at times, and in private, or business, take it off.

BOMBSHELLMIKE

03-29-2008, 04:35 AM

Gawd, I hope they dont phuck up Destro....He needs the mask, have some element of suprise, hardly any if any real face shots....like Darth Vader, give him and CC some foreshadowing, dont spend all our money in one shot!

Demon_o'the_Deep

03-31-2008, 09:03 PM

I would go with a real "chrome" mask portrayed as being made of a reactive metallic polymer that is pliable until struck with sufficient force, at which point its molecular structure aligns to stop bullets, etc. I've been seeing a number of similar polymers poping up in science journals as extant or on the horizon to be applied to body & vehicular armor. The mask's seam would be invisible until a key sequence in pressed at the base(also invisible).

Whatever we get, I'm fairly sure it will allow for expression. Directors generally try to avoid putting actors in masks that hide the actors facial expression, since it detracts from the emotional nuance & impact of a performance. I really hope they don't use CG.

TheVileOne

03-31-2008, 11:23 PM

According to El Miyambe he doesn't get the mask and really become Destro until the very end.

Gentleman

04-01-2008, 04:48 PM

Which doesn't mean he isn't *evil* from the get go. He's pretty much the Destro we all know except there's no Cobra or mask yet. And they call him McCullen mostly.

BTW I wouldn't call him a villain... I'd call him an anti-villain. Like Ra's Al Ghul, Magneto, etc.

minstrelboy

04-01-2008, 05:20 PM

First of all, I will watch the movie. And, I expect to be disappointed. Mainly, because Hollywood couldn't make a good movie to save their lives these days. However, from the very little I understand of the movie, it's not going to be much at all like the comics or cartoons - so it'll be another turd Hollywood borrowed a franchise name and ruined by flushing a couple mill down the toilet. But who knows - Transformers was better than I expected.

As for Destro - nobody can live with a mask on full-time. How long does your mask stay on for Halloween? But I imagined it would be more of a Dr. Doom-ish mask, not a fully covered deal...

Can Hollywood make ONE freaking movie where they don't throw a romantic subplot into it???!!!

RolandofGilead

04-01-2008, 05:45 PM

More importantly, will Destro still go with the open shirt and huge medallion look that won over all the ladies in the late 70s and early 80s?

Gentleman

04-01-2008, 06:52 PM

In theory he does sport the medallion. Just like his ancestor in the prologue. Either the same one or an "updated" version of it. Remains to be seen.

gijoevscobra4ever

04-08-2008, 04:21 PM

This is tough but I have to go with removable. No CGI but from the looks of the script it may have a CGI aspect since he doesn't done the mask until...

Anyway, since Destro/McCullen is a man about the world. I feel he needs to exist both ways but I don't really want to see his face. I just want to know he doesn't wear it 24/7.

gijoevscobra4ever

GI.Dan

04-11-2008, 02:20 PM

LaDracul

04-29-2008, 11:31 PM

A CGI mask is probably what we might get...but well, I just want to see him without the mask at various points....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/AnnaValerious/Mitothin/CobraMitothin.jpg

MLos1

05-11-2008, 04:13 AM

A lot of what the mask will entail is really going to be based on the movement of Eccleston in his portrayal of Destro. Body language and such, to make it believable. The human mind associates movement more so with form than pure "looks". I think it's why the Predator with the mask on functions so well, because the body and Predator movements are done really great- especially when portrayed by Kevin Peter Hall. Kane Hodder did a good job with Jason Voorhees also. It's going to be about how the mask moves and how the character moves with it on. Visually, it'll be cool, but for me, it's all about the movement- that's where the first step in securing a cool mask should come from. Does it move right on his head? when he turns? when he speaks? when he walks? when he fights etc, etc. That's the key to a good key prop like this whether it's CG or phys-FX.

Reznor

05-12-2008, 02:09 AM

For me, I always thought that Destro would wear his mask to hide his identity and when in battle. If I were to design it, it would be practical, so his ears and eyes would be open, and his mouth would be open just for the fact it would let the actor emote.

I guess it would look something like this. (Realize I did this real quick, with about the first pic of Chris Eccelston I could find)

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/13201092883.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/8133264)

Reznor

05-12-2008, 03:28 AM

I spent a bit more time. This is kinda what I had in mind. Wish I woulda worked on a diff picture maybe, but oh well.

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/13202305313.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/8133674)

Bout the same, but i played with his eyes a bit.

http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/13203103123.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/8133715)

And for the green eyes fans (maybe destro can have little green tented lenses in the helmet, night vision, etc, w/e.) http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/5/13205334063.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic/8133821)

Reznor

05-12-2008, 04:25 AM

*SPOILER ALERT* Now from what I heard, isnt the mask in the movie supposed to be some nano tech, so is it me, or does from the sounds of it, are we basically gonna be seeing the same actors head but enhanced with silver color, basically his face made silver.

MST3KFan

05-12-2008, 04:43 AM

Are we talking Silver Surfer then for his face look maybe? ROFL

Reznor

05-12-2008, 04:50 AM

Are we talking Silver Surfer then for his face look maybe? ROFL

Thats kinda what im worried about in terms of what ive heard, which could be way wrong

Loki41872

05-12-2008, 02:25 PM

TheLongestDay

05-16-2008, 07:55 PM

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this happens right at the very end-when "The Doctor" becomes Cobra commander and he renames Mcullen "Destro"

CG76

05-16-2008, 08:02 PM

I whole heartedly agree with this statement.

The people making this movie are going to turn G.I.Joe into some sort of international force instead of an American force just so they don't upset other countries in real life. Just plain pathetic.

TheLongestDay

05-17-2008, 12:30 PM

well its a strange one,cuz GI JOE was called ACTION FORCE:an international hero for a loooooong time here in the UK.

So to me its always been a multi-cultural and multi-national team and I for one think its better that way...it should be the WORLD against Cobra and terrorism not just America

LaDracul

05-17-2008, 12:35 PM

Hmm, someone said there were photos that were shortly up before Paramount got mad...

Anyone save 'em?

And yes, I was a little confused by mention of "The Doctor" as I was thinking about "Doctor Who". XD

And his a-dork-able alter ego in "The Dark is Rising".

TheLongestDay

05-17-2008, 02:05 PM

there were none of destro as far as im aware

LaDracul

05-18-2008, 11:23 AM

Hmm, that spoiler got me thinking...

Wouldn't liquid nitrogen spell certain doom for him as it's frozen and could kill him if something hits him really hard? Or has science progressed in 2019 and liquid nitrogen is less dangerous in those circumstances?

delta

06-11-2008, 07:32 PM

I can't see him in a mask the whole time.
How do you develop a character like that? In comics you can, but between Snakeyes always having a mask, and Cobra Commander always having a mask. It's hard to make sense of all these masks, and characters who always have them on.

With Cobra Commander it almost seems like a fetish thing. Like he thinks he needs it to have an identity. Or it could be a paranoia thing or something. CC is a delusional guy to begin with.

Snakeeyes is disfigured, nuff said. He hides his face due to shame over being disfigured.

Destro has the most expendable of all the masks I think. Destro seemed to always have a good head on his shoulders. He should have the mask in battle, or to keep his identity a secret when in public.
In the comics he never took it off, but really how dose he sleep with it on? when dose he eat?

It's gonna be nanomite CGI, BS for the movie anyway, but a mask the whole time for destro would be too over the top IMO.

LaDracul

06-12-2008, 11:34 AM

But didn't Snake Eyes have reconstructive surgery? And looked hot after?

barbecue

06-12-2008, 09:59 PM

Vac mask "full time" for me. The guy behind the mask doesn't look that threatening to me. He seems as dangerous as your local hobo.

ironknife

08-27-2008, 06:16 AM

full time.

Da Boz & Shipwreck

08-27-2008, 06:45 PM

I voted for a removable one, not entirely sure why, just imagined it'd be neat to have the ability to remove it, even if he never does, can't imagine why he would anyway.

Gunzlingr

08-28-2008, 11:15 AM

Removeable.

I vaguely recall reading that the mask was worn when leading troops into battle or something, so it makes sense to me that the rest of the time Destro is kicking it sans mask.

Flint5150

10-15-2008, 10:19 AM

He removed his mask in G.I. Joe: America's Elite World War III.

gonzo granpappy

10-15-2008, 10:33 AM

Let us just say...so far the joes all look like the x-men...which in my opinion did not stay true to the comic...not really one of them.so they are taking away the identity of each individual by making them all look like some dominatrix crap..destro should look like he looks.why do these directors think they can make it better by changing it any way?he should have his mask or maybe even a couple of them...and cobra commander should not be somemonster...he should have his hood and chrome mask...no...they unfortunately are probably going to shit can all of our childhoods....

zartan1

10-15-2008, 11:53 PM

I'm gotta go against these options and give one of my own. Forget anything metal, chrome, nanites, etc. they need to make him "new and improved" for the movie. You know updated kinda like with the Joe/Viper battle-armor we've seen. Having said that I propose Destros mask be made out of a translucent crystal, and in the shape of and alien skull:) Nothing bad can come from a combination like that.