G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Comic 2 Pack Cobra Commander

[Shin-Gouki]

Well My kids will like them I guess, they have been after me to get them some "Real Joes" as my little girl puts it as like her Dad she dislikes the 8" figures. I guess I buy them for them, keep Hawk for myself and mail in for Doc

[vega-1]

Originally Posted by Shin-Gouki

Well My kids will like them I guess, they have been after me to get them some "Real Joes" as my little girl puts it as like her Dad she dislikes the 8" figures. I guess I buy them for them, keep Hawk for myself and mail in for Doc

Your little girl is a smart girl. My son is the same way doesn't like them the 8 in ones only the 3 3/4 ones.:cool:

[THE ENEMY]

Originally Posted by gunslingercbr

did Cobra Commander have blue gloves and boots in the comic? even if he did, they should change that, because the figure just looks unpainted and cheap. I love yellow-trimmed Cobras and was excited for this figure, but not if he just looks essentially like a prototype figure. and can we get a white stripe down the helemt, Hasbro?!? how'd you miss that on the 5-pack version when it is clearly on he card art?

True that on the white stripe. His gloves and boots are indeed blue in the comic; it would've looked better if they'd used a darker blue than on the 5-pack CC. Instead they went lighter.

Sometimes the colors in comics aren't meant to be taken literally. Blue is often meant to represent black (Snake eyes is the best example of this). I think Hasbro might do well to split the difference between 100% comic-accuracy, and pleasing aesthetics of the actual figure.

Overall, I'm a bit puzzled as to Hasbro's plan for the comic packs. Most figures are (for better or worse) colored like their comic counterparts, except for Hawk, who's closer to his original figure. Don't get me wrong, I want an updated V1 Hawk, it's just kind of inconsistent.

[SpaceCase]

Originally Posted by Lt. Faceless

If i have to buy a few crappy repaints for hasbro to make new molds.....i'm game.

Good idea. Just how many "crappy repaints" are you willing to buy before you concede that we're probably not going to get new molds for every single character that Hasbro screws up (which, right now, is looking like every single character)?

Or maybe you think that Hasbro's releasing this 25th Anniversary line and will, eventually, re-release the entire thing correctly...?

I can see it now: COME PURCHASE WAVE 10! IT'S WAVE 1 DONE CORRECTLY THIS TIME!

[apacolypse]

Make that three children who would pass on the 8" for the 3.75" scale joes. My six year old son prefers them also - he likes his figures to be able to get into vehicles and have snipers able to hide in between the couch cushions. lol

I also like the emblem on the helmet. Is it just me...or does the comic pack helmet look different from the other? (besides the obvious lack of an emblem) The helmet looks like it is longer on the sides and back to me.

[Shogi]

Originally Posted by SpaceCase

Good idea. Just how many "crappy repaints" are you willing to buy before you concede that we're probably not going to get new molds for every single character that Hasbro screws up (which, right now, is looking like every single character)?

Or maybe you think that Hasbro's releasing this 25th Anniversary line and will, eventually, re-release the entire thing correctly...?

I can see it now: COME PURCHASE WAVE 10! IT'S WAVE 1 DONE CORRECTLY THIS TIME!

Well they did it once before when they re-released the T-crotch figures with O-rings and to be honest....I was very happy they did. As for the new figures, yes CC is way too light blue, they should have used the same dark blue they did for the single carded version.
I REALLY like the blue Snake Eyes and Hawk, the others I'm still a little undecided on if they'll be turned into customs or not

[SpaceCase]

Originally Posted by Shogi

Well they did it once before when they re-released the T-crotch figures with O-rings and to be honest....I was very happy they did. As for the new figures, yes CC is way too light blue, they should have used the same dark blue they did for the single carded version.
I REALLY like the blue Snake Eyes and Hawk, the others I'm still a little undecided on if they'll be turned into customs or not

I recall the T-crotch figures, as well. That's precisely the problem. They tried to reinvent the wheel once before, and it failed miserably. I can't help but wonder why Hasbro can't seem to make a better product than they did twenty-five years ago, or how they keep screwing up so horribly.

[Paul]

Originally Posted by SpaceCase

I recall the T-crotch figures, as well. That's precisely the problem. They tried to reinvent the wheel once before, and it failed miserably. I can't help but wonder why Hasbro can't seem to make a better product than they did twenty-five years ago, or how they keep screwing up so horribly.

? I love the new figures.

[1982RULEZ]

Originally Posted by Mech-Viper

I think i known Cobra Commander's real name , Fred Jones

Im with you man. I like the added Cobra emblem on his helmet. However I am not sure I like the fact that he seems to be wearing a yellow ascot. I mean is he supposed to be Freddy from Scooby-Doo??

I can see CC saying it now "I was going to rule the world if it weren't for those meddling Joes!!!"

[SpaceCase]

Originally Posted by Paul

? I love the new figures.

Only two of them thus far can actually sit down, closed-fist syndrome is a constant malady in the new line, Serpentor looks like part of his DNA came from a Lego pirate, Stalker looks like he's filling in for one of the Bananas in Pajamas, and Firefly's camo is more appropriate for sneaking past polar bears than anyone else in the Joe Universe. Oh, and the accessories are pretty much sniper rifles and nothing more.

I'm glad you like the new figures, but I can't ignore the blaring flaws.