In the case of this figure, I couldn't do an around the web feature. The reason is that there's nothing out there. So, instead, I'll just post some of the various photos I've taken of him over the years.
Back in 2010 or so, when this figure first showed up, I thought that the Cobra blue body combined with the chromed head created an incredible visual. Back then, factory customs were pretty new. And, there was only a couple of dozen total figures. So, this figure felt very fresh. It seemed like something that could have been released. And, it was actually much better than any official version of the Cobra Mortal character that had seen production.
Now, the figure seems almost quaint. When compared to the current crop of factory customs, this figure is akin to comparing a 1982 Joe to one released in 1992. They have evolved to a degree that the originals are easily recognized. And, I kind of like that. It shows that there is still work to do in the Joe world. Despite that, these early figures retain a type of innocence from their early design period.
The diaper crotch kills it for me, but otherwise it's a cool figure.
ReplyDeleteI was going to say something similar. The figure would also look a little better if the gloves and boots were painted black.
DeleteI’m not really that knowledgeable about the custom or 3rd party Joe figures, but some I’ve seen look pretty cool. This, on the other hand, looks incredibly stupid. The head looks cheap and doesn’t fit with the body at all.
ReplyDeleteMine has a blue head with red sunglasses.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the worst figures Ive yet seen on this site.
ReplyDeleteI actually like it! At least that crotch won't break.
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