TFW2005
Hisstank
Thundercats
TokuNation
Toyark
Home
News
G.I. Joe Movie
G.I. Joe Classified
G.I. Joe Vintage
Compatible Military Toys
G.I. Joe Comics
G.I. Joe Conventions
All News Categories
Photo Shoots
Database
G.I. Joe Database Index
G.I. Joe Classified
G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary
G.I. Joe Resolute
G.I. Joe Movie
G.I. Joe Pursuit of Cobra
G.I. Joe Renegades
G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary
G.I. Joe Retaliation
G.I. Joe Basic
G.I. Joe 50th Anniversary
G.I. Joe Con & Club
G.I. Joe FSS
Forum
Recent Posts Page
Characters
Snake Eyes
Cobra Commander
Destro
Baroness
Storm Shadow
Roadblock
Companies
Fun Pub
IDW
DeNA
Sideshow
Gentle Giant
Boss Fight
Ori Toy
Marauder
HissTank.com
>
HissTank.com - G.I. Joe
Integration
User Name
Remember Me?
Password
Rules
Register
Community
Today's Posts
Search
Community Links
Social Groups
Pictures & Albums
Members List
Search Forums
Show Threads
Show Posts
Advanced Search
Go to Page...
Thread
:
G.I. JOE Classified Series Official Thread 2022
View Single Post
11-27-2022, 10:37 AM
CombinedArms
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 608
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Rodimus
I think the cartoon crossed that line between science fantasy and military realism early and often. Synthoids, Prisoner-esque conspiracies, a mermaid, subterranean barbarian slaves, a weather dominator, Fatal Fluffies, brainwashing Dreadnok rock music, laser rifles, Cobra as a cult with a factory town and its own jazz musician, parallel universes, literal ghosts...
So from my perspective, in terms of the cartoon, not only did Serpentor and Mindbender not break anything (that wasn't already broken) but they were simply the cartoon embracing what it had always been and finding its voice.
I was absolutely down for all that stuff in the cartoon. I was 7-10 years old while the Sunbow cartoon was on the air. The sci-fi ridiculousness was great! I can't really explain it, but Serpentor just rubbed me the wrong way in the show. Not his backstory and creation, but his characterization going forward. (And again, I liked him in the comics. He was more toned down and competent there.) Mindbender was fine for me as a character, but in a toy line/cartoon with lots of ridiculous-but-good costumes, to me his costume was always stupid.
CombinedArms
View Public Profile
Send a private message to CombinedArms
Find More Posts by CombinedArms
Sponsors
Recent Threads
NON-G.I. Joe Play Sets That Rock!
G.I. Joe Classified Series Official Thread 2024!
Delta-17 o-ring line
Pick the next VAMP-level vehicle
I WANT TO ARGUE! Part XXI, About the 2024 HasLab
G.I.Joe Classified Picture thread
Super7 Ultimates (Could-be the Official) Thread
Top 5 LEAST liked characters or figures from GI Joe
Modern G.I.Joe Haul thread
Classifeid sized OV-10 Bronco Variant
THE INITIATIVE Dio-Story
Customizer's Water Cooler
Classified Recondo (Retro)
Classified Duke (Retro)
Classified Scarlett (Retro)
O-Ring Returns to G.I. Joe
3D Printing Advice
Battle Action Force Returns!
THEN and NOW
Sparks
Marauder Task Force Super Thread
Classified Night Force Jodie "Shooter"...
Whose waist is this?
Classified Clutch with VAMP (Multi-Purpose Attack...
New Classified Firefly: Did yours have tight joints or...
Recent Off Topic Threads
What song are you listening to?
2024 Toy Hauls
Hisstank Late Night thread...
Last Movie You Watched?
G.I. Joe March Madness 2024 Round 3 Dreadnok...
Recent B/S/T Threads
looking for weapons and assorted pieces 25th Ann -50...
80s GI Joe Vehicles & Aircraft
Hellion42's BST list
Wtb 82-83 file cards or?.
Closet Cleanout...
Vintage Tomahawk for sale, 99% complete
FOR SALE: "Master of Disguise" Zartan, Pulse...
MagicWazard's B/S/T thread