As a kid, I didn't really have a Cobra Commander figure for a long time. My originals got beaten up. And, I used our three Hooded versions as Cobra gunners in the Hiss Tank and Asp. It wasn't until the 1987 version came along that I had a childhood version of the Commander. He worked well enough. But, the lack of a solid Commander figure lead to my view of Cobra as an organization. To me, the Commander was an elected position within Cobra. And, it was a position that changed. Some guys would aspire to the position. Others, like Destro, turned it down to retain his own interests. I'd never really thought about why the Commander wasn't a huge part of my childhood when it came to figures.
The 1993 version remains my preferred Cobra Commander. He's perfect in most situations. He looks great with any figures after the 1984 swivel heads. He was a perfect update to the character. I'm among the few who really appreciate this figure, though. He's among the least used Cobra Commander figures. Below, you'll find some content on him that I've saved over the years. I'm sure there's more out there. But, it's tough to find and buried by horrid algorithms that have rendered much of the Joe community completely useless.
1993 Cobra Commander Profile - 2000
1993 Cobra Commander Profile - 2016
1993 Cobra Commander by dru.bu_86
1993 Cobra Commander on Reddit
1993 Cobra Commander by toysandtomfoolery
1993 Cobra Commander by fun_time_at_serpentorslair
1993 Cobra Commander by toysandtomfoolery
1993 Cobra Commander by codename.steve
1993 Cobra Commander by misteriouscollector
This is my childhood Cobra Commander. My all time favorite version. The black is a nice departure from the Cobra Blue and a start contrast to the bright/neon colors used in the last few years of the ARAH run. Great photos too, they evoke memories straight out of my childhood. Those pictures really do illustrate just how good the 92-94 run was for GI Joe. I am glad to see the final ARAH years get more appreciation as time passes by.
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