Cobra Trooper

[Khev]

I knew there was some pre-production pics somewhere, so I dug this up. Credit is to Irishjedi.
From Sideshow's G.I. JOE Inside Look video:

I love how they gave the helmet the vintage "widow's peak" and made sure that it flared out at the sides. That was my main concern when they showed the mockup.

 

[bagelsncheesey]

Actually it is. Look closer and you'll see a sculpted mask on the face. They just put a cloth mask over it. Not sure why

Yeah I just meant that there was a fabric mask of some sort. I don't mind the underneath being sculpted on, just as long as there is a fabric piece.

 

[galactiboy]

Yeah I just meant that there was a fabric mask of some sort. I don't mind the underneath being sculpted on, just as long as there is a fabric piece.

I'm thinking maybe they sculpted a flat lower face so they could glue the material directly on top of it. That way it still looks like fabric, but will stay in place at atll times.

 

[Buttmunch]

I would have just rather had a generic face under there, also so we could change out the head and put another head in to give these guys some uniqueness and not just clones of eachother. I know I plan on getting 2 of these guys.

 

[EVILFACE]

Well it's not hard to put a black mask on a head.

 

[creature4000]

I'm fine with the mask being attached. As long as the head is removable it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[theghostinside]

is this guy gonna be on the pro or the buck???

 

[Skiman]

is this guy gonna be on the pro or the buck???

I thought the buck might be old school, I haven't had anything on the buck recently in a long time.... But I could be wrong, my Nazi Kronen SS was on the buck but that was ages ago

 

[Sachiel]

I'm thinking the Pro, but if the flaws aren't fixed then it doesn't matter. Besides the head being separate from the neck or not.

 

[Dally]

I'd assume that it will be on the Pro, since that is what they're putting Snake Eyes on.

 

[EVILFACE]

All GIJoe figures will be on the Pro.

 

[Khev]

Except the females obviously.

 

[Buttmunch]

Except the females obviously.

If we get any females. I imagine this line will be heavily Cobra, so that would really only leave the Baroness to be made. I think we will be lucky to see one Joe and year and three Cobras.

 

[Khev]

I bet they'll give us two Joes and two Cobras a year. I hope they eventually make at least Scarlett, Baroness, and Lady Jaye.

 

[EVILFACE]

Yea Scarlett and Baroness are a given.

 

[Deeznutz6]

No Cover Girl

 

[lerath666]

given that articulation has allways been a big part of the GI joe line, I'd not be suprised if hasbro rwequired all the figures in this line to be on the pro. here's hoping we see a new female body this year becuase of it.
that, or perhaps sideshow will start using the new hot toys female body.

 

[Khev]

This line looks like it could be potentially be the figure line to end all lines but there's one thing that's a little bit of a bummer. Since SSC is allowed to reprint the original filecards on the packaging I bet Hasbro would have let them use the original card art as well. SSC obviously chose to forego that option in favor of modernizing the characters a little. All three figures so far look great but I wish we were getting exact replications of the vintage card art in 12 inch form, complete with the original art and filecards on the package. Oh well.

 

[Skiman]

This line looks like it could be potentially be the figure line to end all lines but there's one thing that's a little bit of a bummer. Since SSC is allowed to reprint the original filecards on the packaging I bet Hasbro would have let them use the original card art as well. SSC obviously chose to forego that option in favor of modernizing the characters a little. All three figures so far look great but I wish we were getting exact replications of the vintage card art in 12 inch form, complete with the original art and filecards on the package. Oh well.

Yeah I agree I love the ole school GI JOE art, that just brings me back to the buying experience I had whenever I was little...

Snake 1982 art brings back all the joys, I just need to see that and I start to smile

 

[EVILFACE]

I think the line would be the be all end all line if they stuck to the original character designs.