[Shogi]

Yes, we’ve gotten more Cobra Commanders than we know what to do with lately, but this time around, he’s worth having. Made up from a Crimson Guard body and Hooded Cobra Commander head, the only new parts on this figure are belts and accessories. Typically this combination would spell disaster for a figure, but in this case it pays off. This figure reminds me of a blue version of the Black Battle Corps Cobra Commander. Only differences are that now he has a sword and a cape.

Unfortunately the cape looks as good as any other cape Cobra Commander has come with. Although, this one does look better than previous capes, it still just doesn’t look right. At least you don’t have to take his head off or something to remove it. The sword is pretty cool with a detailed Cobra for the handle. The only problem other than the cape is that the shoulder strap that connects the belt keeps it from going a far down as it should to cover where the CG’s belt went. This wouldn’t be a problem if the area in question had the same detail that’s on either side of it instead of being flattened and slightly recessed. Cobra Commander comes with a Pistol, Sword, Cape and Cobra Stand.


Figure Rating: 8 out of 10

[Shogi]

Tripwire is one of those that I thought was acceptable and didn’t give too much of a second look at when I first saw pictures of him. Now that I have him in hand, I’m thoroughly pleased with him. Like all the other figures in this wave, he’s mostly made up of a reused body. This time it’s Flash’s body with new lower legs and a new head. Many originally thought the head was a retooled Tele-Viper head, but it’s completely new. All the pads have a quilted design on them. I originally though they should have used the flat chest like the artwork shows, but the quilted pattern doesn’t distract from the figure at all. All the colors look exactly like the original even the insignia on his right arm is there. He has a new belt with a flat, no design buckle unlike the “Hasbro House” buckle Flash came with. All of his accessories are new but look exactly like the originals with a few additions. The Land mines have new details added to the bottom of them, the backpack has been changed to fit the new back hole and the sweeper has a monitor added to the side of it. Tripwire also comes with a GI Joe Stand.

Tripwire is a perfect upgrade, even with the reused body. He has the classic look down pat.


Figure Rating: 9 out of 10

[Monkeywrench]

Awesome review. I love this set. The CC is now my default CC. Tripwire looks just like the 83 figure! I wish more of the 25th updates were as accurate as TW.

[Bionic Commando]

I want a Tripwire :(

[Monkeywrench]

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Originally Posted by Bionic Commando

I want a Tripwire :(

dude he is soo cool. I currently have him displayed with the rest of the 1983 25th figures. I'm betting we will get a TF one in the near future

[jjk1120]

Tripwire has always been one of my favorites. I'm glad they did such a good job on him.

[ceraurus]

Tripwire looks great, one of my favorites to come out. He's fairly big when compared to some other figures, though - especially his head.

[RedEyes]

Both figures look awesome. Thanks for the review.

[Griff]

yeah I gotta say that this one was much better than i was expecting. Like a few others this CC is now my default CC. For some reasons this CC just reached out and grabbed me as far as its over all design and coolness. The tripwire itself is worth this set alone but both figures make it truly awesome. My second fave cp yet, with falcon being the first.

[Dream]

I need that Tripwire.
I have multiples of the 01 release, and gave them rifles, and use them as greenshirts.