G.I. Joe Comic #7 Destro & Iron Grenadier

Shogi · 08-01-2008, 11:40 PM

Destro is the same exact figure we got on a single card at the beginning of the year, but now he has some different colors. His body is a bluish grey with dark grey details. The belt and shoulder spikes are black and the sword is gold with a silver hilt. There are two good color changes here, the pistol is now black and Destro’s eyes have been painted red. This is a nice highlight to the gold vac-metal head. He has the same red cloth cape as the single carded figure. Destro comes with a Sword, Pistol and Cobra stand.

It’s an ok figure & the colors start to grow on you. That is until you bring out the single carded black Destro, then the comic version doesn’t look as cool again. There is a Variant version of this Destro with a black head with red eyes.

Figure Rating: 6 out of 10

Shogi · 08-01-2008, 11:43 PM

The Iron Grenadier is the whole reason to buy this comic pack! The body is mostly an Armored Cobra Commander body just repainted black with red and gold highlights, but even that can’t hold this figure back. There are new lower legs and a brand new head that looks like the original one, only better. There’s a detailed shoulder strap that transforms the torso from Cobra Commander’s into an Elite guard looking torso worthy of the title Iron Grenadier. He has V2 Destro’s belt and sword. The belt is painted red to resemble the deco of the original figure. IG also comes with a small red pistol and large Uzi, both of which look like the original weapons.

This figure is wonderful update to the original and would look great displayed in a mass army or just standing next to Destro.

Figure Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10

vadersquest · 08-01-2008, 11:48 PM

Sweet review Shogi! Where did you find em?

Syn3sthesia · 08-02-2008, 12:09 AM

Man I cant wait to find this pack. I only wish the IG would get the single treatment.

Shogi · 08-02-2008, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vadersquest

Sweet review Shogi! Where did you find em?

I ordered mine from the GIJCC

Monkeywrench · 08-02-2008, 01:42 AM

Good 2 pack. I like the Destro alot more than I thought I would. The IG is very good, not perfect but it's a solid figure.

Amberbratt · 08-02-2008, 02:04 AM

hes a Armored cc with a air trooper head.... psssssssssssssh

Iron Grenadier · 08-02-2008, 02:29 AM

Thanks for the review and all the pics Shogi. I can't wait to get a few Iron Grenadiers.

Shogi · 08-02-2008, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amberbratt

hes a Armored cc with a air trooper head.... psssssssssssssh

not really, that's a completely different head than the Air Trooper

Crimson Rage · 08-02-2008, 11:39 AM

I was a bit skeptical about the BA Cobra Commander body being used for this release, but by gum it works!
Another informative review, thanks!

08-01-2008, 11:40 PM	#1
Shogi Hisstank.Com General Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 13,757	Destro is the same exact figure we got on a single card at the beginning of the year, but now he has some different colors. His body is a bluish grey with dark grey details. The belt and shoulder spikes are black and the sword is gold with a silver hilt. There are two good color changes here, the pistol is now black and Destro’s eyes have been painted red. This is a nice highlight to the gold vac-metal head. He has the same red cloth cape as the single carded figure. Destro comes with a Sword, Pistol and Cobra stand. It’s an ok figure & the colors start to grow on you. That is until you bring out the single carded black Destro, then the comic version doesn’t look as cool again. There is a Variant version of this Destro with a black head with red eyes. Figure Rating: 6 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:14 PM..

08-01-2008, 11:43 PM	#2
Shogi Hisstank.Com General Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 13,757	The Iron Grenadier is the whole reason to buy this comic pack! The body is mostly an Armored Cobra Commander body just repainted black with red and gold highlights, but even that can’t hold this figure back. There are new lower legs and a brand new head that looks like the original one, only better. There’s a detailed shoulder strap that transforms the torso from Cobra Commander’s into an Elite guard looking torso worthy of the title Iron Grenadier. He has V2 Destro’s belt and sword. The belt is painted red to resemble the deco of the original figure. IG also comes with a small red pistol and large Uzi, both of which look like the original weapons. This figure is wonderful update to the original and would look great displayed in a mass army or just standing next to Destro. Figure Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10 Last edited by Shogi; 08-31-2011 at 06:13 PM..

08-02-2008, 12:09 AM	#4
Syn3sthesia Plastic lover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Over The Rainbow! Posts: 8,393	Man I cant wait to find this pack. I only wish the IG would get the single treatment. __________________ *Anything but to face ourselves as we are...*

08-02-2008, 02:29 AM	#8
Iron Grenadier Destro's Elite Trooper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 26	Thanks for the review and all the pics Shogi. I can't wait to get a few Iron Grenadiers. __________________ Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

08-02-2008, 11:39 AM	#10
Crimson Rage Roboskull Pilot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North West England Posts: 5,179	I was a bit skeptical about the BA Cobra Commander body being used for this release, but by gum it works! Another informative review, thanks! __________________ -----------------There's no shame in being a pariah-----------------

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