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Whoever keeps adding the DIC stuff about the coil and Cobra Commander feigning loyalty to Serpentor please stop. The Coil are not in Operation Dragonfire, the Commanders troops are called the python patrol. There is no reference whatsoever to the coil.
Reworked the article to put the comic origin (which is widely considered by fans of GI Joe to be the definative origin for the character) first, instead of the cartoon origin....
The comic origin is the OFFICIAL origin of Cobra Commander and is reflected on the filecards that were included with the action figures. The cartoon origin may be more known but it is not the character's true origin. Basically it's like putting the Joker's origin from the original Batman film first because it's more well known.
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03:07, 28 July 2007 (UTC)
Hi - I've been struggling with an overall description of Cobra over at - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobra_Organization
And now find a much much better and more detailed version under this heading of Cobra Commander! Could anyone help by porting over some of the info onto the overall description?
When recently visiting my parents I happened to look through some old G.I.Joe comics and noticed something odd. When Cobra Commander recounts how he survived the murder attempt by Fred VII (issue #99 I think) in the flashback he is shown to have the face and hair like the Fred series. Everywhere else he has been portrayed with the "aged hippy" -look. Does anyone have any further insight into this? Given that it was a flashback into Cobra Commander's own memories one might write that off as a sign of his insanity.
It is my understanding that Cobra Commander having a "Fred" face was explained away as a mistake by the artist in the G.I. Joe letter column in the comics. I however find it very interesting that the artist would have "accidentally" of drew Cobra Commander's face to look like that of his elite guard whom he had surgically altered to all look the same.
It's also my understanding the the hippy look was just another disguise and that the mustache and hair were false. I personally like to think that the ponytail itself was at least real as when Cobra Commander unmasks yet again in a late issue he is seen with the ponytail but no mustache. Sadly I think this too was explained away as a mistake. 24.178.211.155 03:15, 28 July 2007 (UTC)
Many years ago, when I was a kid, I collected the Battle Action Force comic in England. I also had a collection of toys based on the comic, including Baron Ironblood.
Maybe this could be added to the list of toys available? Also, underneath his iron mask (which was actually cheap flexible plastic :)) Baron Ironblood was a grey-haired man with a black goatee. -- Stu-Rat 18:44, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
I edited this section because the previous version implied the mail-in 'hooded' version of Cobra Commander was offered on card at mass retail, and that version never was. Also looked up info on the figures at www.YoJoe.com and cited their dates for the releases since they are most accurate IMO. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 65.77.69.174 ( talk) 19:48, 6 March 2007 (UTC).
The 25th Anniversary section of Action figures could use some rewriting, tho I'm not sure what to say in it. Its confusing, since the section says it's the third remake of a line that started in 1964. It should be made clear this is the third relaunch of the 'three and three quarter inch Real American Hero' subline that first appeared in 1982. Dating it to 1964 could be misinterpreted as the third relaunch of the overall G.I.Joe brand, which has had more than three 'relaunches'/'reinventions'.
I see what you mean. I changed the text by deleting most of that. 24.178.211.155 03:22, 28 July 2007 (UTC)
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I'd like to suggest a different picture. The one currently in use shows an all "bad-A" Cobra Commander. But this does not portray his true persona. He is a bafoon and perhaps a picture from the "Real American Hero" tv series would better portray his true character.
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Attack of the Show had a running series of skits this year where Cobra Commander was a presidential candidate, they are all up on Youtube, and include a Yes We Shall music video. -- 68.81.70.65 ( talk) 13:17, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
I could have sworn the safe room -itself- was gone. Lots42 ( talk) 04:21, 29 April 2009 (UTC)
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===Modern===
In 2002, Hasbro reinvented G.I. Joe for the new millennium, and Cobra Commander was among the first to be redesigned. Once again sporting the iconic hood, the Commander was initially meant to wear a long flowing trenchcoat. After the more radical elements were removed (before production), the Commander emerges as one of the least extreme make-overs of the line. A second Commander figure was released for Spy Troops, featuring a more military look than the Commander has ever had before, and utilizing the Commander's signature Battle Helmet. This figure went on to be repainted multiple times in 2004's Valor vs. Venom line, including one version with an interchangeable helmet and hood. A 12" Cobra Commander was released to coincide with the Spy Troops line, and it is based on the same design as its smaller counterpart. Sigma 6In a new 8" scale, Sigma 6 figures were heavily stylized with help by the Japanese animation company Gonzo. The Cobra Commander was released in the "Commando" collection in 2006. Wearing body armor and a cape, the Commander still donned his iconic hood with a battle helmet on top of it. As an action figure, Cobra Commander had a spinning wheel built into his chest, which registered battle damage if hit. A repaint of this figure, without the battle-damage feature and new weapons, was released in black and silver (now a standard for Commander repaints). A second, more radical repaint followed in 2007, with the Commander's armor painted silver, and an air chariot (a device previously utilized by the Commander's rival, Serpentor) included as an accessory. The Commander was also released in the 2.5" line, initially as part of the "B.A.T. Attack" figure 4-pack. A second version was included with the H.I.S.S. Tank. 25th Anniversary2007 was the 25th Anniversary of the original launch of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. To celebrate, Hasbro created three boxed sets of brand new figures, featuring modern sculpt and updated and increased articulation (including the replacement of G.I. Joe's trademark O-Ring construction). Cobra Commander was included in the inaugural Cobra set, along with Destro, Baroness, Storm Shadow, and a Cobra Trooper. The figure was rereleased on a single card, and repainted in black and gold for the "Cobra Legions" 5-pack, and in comic accurate colors for a Comic 2-Pack. Mirroring the vintage line, Cobra Commander was released with a hooded head sculpt in the first wave of single carded figures. A second Cobra Commander sculpt, based on the 1987 Battle Armor figure, was released in early 2008. The Battle Helmet version from 2007 was repainted in cartoon accurate colors for a second single card release, and the "Cobra Senior Officers" 3-Pack. The hooded version was repainted for the 'Crimson Guard" 3-Pack. |
Can we have a neutral third party to make the call on whether Cobra Commander and other should have these categories rather than getting into a revision war? Mathewignash ( talk) 15:22, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
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Cobra Commander will appeared as a cameo in the upcoming future animated film, where he acted as chief of security of Paramount Global website.
Cobra Commander: "Hey! Do you have permit pop-up? That's unauthorized clickbait! You're coming with us, kid!" 2001:48F8:300B:3DB:9460:2052:3963:8A97 ( talk) 07:21, 17 August 2023 (UTC)
Joepedia appears to have an image of Cobra Commander unmasked, showing his real face. Apparently in the original comic, it was supposed to be a disguise with a fake moustache, but as I understand it has since been taken as being Cobra Commander's actual face. Here is a link to the picture at Joepedia: https://gijoe.fandom.com/wiki/Cobra_Commander_(RAH)?file=Ccdestromarvel.png
Should this image be included in Wikipedia as well? JIP | Talk 22:52, 9 December 2023 (UTC)
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Whoever keeps adding the DIC stuff about the coil and Cobra Commander feigning loyalty to Serpentor please stop. The Coil are not in Operation Dragonfire, the Commanders troops are called the python patrol. There is no reference whatsoever to the coil.
Reworked the article to put the comic origin (which is widely considered by fans of GI Joe to be the definative origin for the character) first, instead of the cartoon origin....
The comic origin is the OFFICIAL origin of Cobra Commander and is reflected on the filecards that were included with the action figures. The cartoon origin may be more known but it is not the character's true origin. Basically it's like putting the Joker's origin from the original Batman film first because it's more well known.
24.178.211.155
03:07, 28 July 2007 (UTC)
Hi - I've been struggling with an overall description of Cobra over at - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobra_Organization
And now find a much much better and more detailed version under this heading of Cobra Commander! Could anyone help by porting over some of the info onto the overall description?
When recently visiting my parents I happened to look through some old G.I.Joe comics and noticed something odd. When Cobra Commander recounts how he survived the murder attempt by Fred VII (issue #99 I think) in the flashback he is shown to have the face and hair like the Fred series. Everywhere else he has been portrayed with the "aged hippy" -look. Does anyone have any further insight into this? Given that it was a flashback into Cobra Commander's own memories one might write that off as a sign of his insanity.
It is my understanding that Cobra Commander having a "Fred" face was explained away as a mistake by the artist in the G.I. Joe letter column in the comics. I however find it very interesting that the artist would have "accidentally" of drew Cobra Commander's face to look like that of his elite guard whom he had surgically altered to all look the same.
It's also my understanding the the hippy look was just another disguise and that the mustache and hair were false. I personally like to think that the ponytail itself was at least real as when Cobra Commander unmasks yet again in a late issue he is seen with the ponytail but no mustache. Sadly I think this too was explained away as a mistake. 24.178.211.155 03:15, 28 July 2007 (UTC)
Many years ago, when I was a kid, I collected the Battle Action Force comic in England. I also had a collection of toys based on the comic, including Baron Ironblood.
Maybe this could be added to the list of toys available? Also, underneath his iron mask (which was actually cheap flexible plastic :)) Baron Ironblood was a grey-haired man with a black goatee. -- Stu-Rat 18:44, 31 May 2006 (UTC)
I edited this section because the previous version implied the mail-in 'hooded' version of Cobra Commander was offered on card at mass retail, and that version never was. Also looked up info on the figures at www.YoJoe.com and cited their dates for the releases since they are most accurate IMO. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 65.77.69.174 ( talk) 19:48, 6 March 2007 (UTC).
The 25th Anniversary section of Action figures could use some rewriting, tho I'm not sure what to say in it. Its confusing, since the section says it's the third remake of a line that started in 1964. It should be made clear this is the third relaunch of the 'three and three quarter inch Real American Hero' subline that first appeared in 1982. Dating it to 1964 could be misinterpreted as the third relaunch of the overall G.I.Joe brand, which has had more than three 'relaunches'/'reinventions'.
I see what you mean. I changed the text by deleting most of that. 24.178.211.155 03:22, 28 July 2007 (UTC)
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I'd like to suggest a different picture. The one currently in use shows an all "bad-A" Cobra Commander. But this does not portray his true persona. He is a bafoon and perhaps a picture from the "Real American Hero" tv series would better portray his true character.
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Attack of the Show had a running series of skits this year where Cobra Commander was a presidential candidate, they are all up on Youtube, and include a Yes We Shall music video. -- 68.81.70.65 ( talk) 13:17, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
I could have sworn the safe room -itself- was gone. Lots42 ( talk) 04:21, 29 April 2009 (UTC)
Article has been tagged for needing sources since 2009. Please feel free to reincorporate the below material into the article with proper referencing. Thanks. Doniago ( talk) 16:54, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
Toys
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===Modern===
In 2002, Hasbro reinvented G.I. Joe for the new millennium, and Cobra Commander was among the first to be redesigned. Once again sporting the iconic hood, the Commander was initially meant to wear a long flowing trenchcoat. After the more radical elements were removed (before production), the Commander emerges as one of the least extreme make-overs of the line. A second Commander figure was released for Spy Troops, featuring a more military look than the Commander has ever had before, and utilizing the Commander's signature Battle Helmet. This figure went on to be repainted multiple times in 2004's Valor vs. Venom line, including one version with an interchangeable helmet and hood. A 12" Cobra Commander was released to coincide with the Spy Troops line, and it is based on the same design as its smaller counterpart. Sigma 6In a new 8" scale, Sigma 6 figures were heavily stylized with help by the Japanese animation company Gonzo. The Cobra Commander was released in the "Commando" collection in 2006. Wearing body armor and a cape, the Commander still donned his iconic hood with a battle helmet on top of it. As an action figure, Cobra Commander had a spinning wheel built into his chest, which registered battle damage if hit. A repaint of this figure, without the battle-damage feature and new weapons, was released in black and silver (now a standard for Commander repaints). A second, more radical repaint followed in 2007, with the Commander's armor painted silver, and an air chariot (a device previously utilized by the Commander's rival, Serpentor) included as an accessory. The Commander was also released in the 2.5" line, initially as part of the "B.A.T. Attack" figure 4-pack. A second version was included with the H.I.S.S. Tank. 25th Anniversary2007 was the 25th Anniversary of the original launch of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. To celebrate, Hasbro created three boxed sets of brand new figures, featuring modern sculpt and updated and increased articulation (including the replacement of G.I. Joe's trademark O-Ring construction). Cobra Commander was included in the inaugural Cobra set, along with Destro, Baroness, Storm Shadow, and a Cobra Trooper. The figure was rereleased on a single card, and repainted in black and gold for the "Cobra Legions" 5-pack, and in comic accurate colors for a Comic 2-Pack. Mirroring the vintage line, Cobra Commander was released with a hooded head sculpt in the first wave of single carded figures. A second Cobra Commander sculpt, based on the 1987 Battle Armor figure, was released in early 2008. The Battle Helmet version from 2007 was repainted in cartoon accurate colors for a second single card release, and the "Cobra Senior Officers" 3-Pack. The hooded version was repainted for the 'Crimson Guard" 3-Pack. |
Can we have a neutral third party to make the call on whether Cobra Commander and other should have these categories rather than getting into a revision war? Mathewignash ( talk) 15:22, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
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Cobra Commander will appeared as a cameo in the upcoming future animated film, where he acted as chief of security of Paramount Global website.
Cobra Commander: "Hey! Do you have permit pop-up? That's unauthorized clickbait! You're coming with us, kid!" 2001:48F8:300B:3DB:9460:2052:3963:8A97 ( talk) 07:21, 17 August 2023 (UTC)
Joepedia appears to have an image of Cobra Commander unmasked, showing his real face. Apparently in the original comic, it was supposed to be a disguise with a fake moustache, but as I understand it has since been taken as being Cobra Commander's actual face. Here is a link to the picture at Joepedia: https://gijoe.fandom.com/wiki/Cobra_Commander_(RAH)?file=Ccdestromarvel.png
Should this image be included in Wikipedia as well? JIP | Talk 22:52, 9 December 2023 (UTC)