SIDESHOW TOYS 1/6 COBRA TROOPER

The thing about nameless-henchmen are; you need a whole buncha them to be "effective", innit? Otherwise they're just - ya know - be an illegal gathering of (normally) well-armed thugs with torrid-aim, innit? So you'd need at the very least 2x Cobra Troopers, to at least guard and flank COBRA COMMANDER, innit? heh. (And if they're wearing Darth Vader-isque helmets, all the better :p)

The earlier-teased 12-inch COBRA TROOPER from Sideshow Collectibles is now listed for pre-order HERE @ US$99.99 for an estimated 2nd quarter 2009-drop. And like all henchmen, they don utilitarian overalls and wield generic weapons, ready to fall at any given stray bullet/s - I wonder if henchmen ever get sent to shooting school? Becoz they never seem to be able to shoot and hit their targets for nuts, innit? (heh). Well, the intense glare from the eyes in the headsculpt may perhaps be a formidable weapon, yeh? heh.


The Cobra Trooper 12 inch Figure features:

* Fully articulated Prometheus male body with 30+ points of articulation
* Cobra Trooper portrait with facemask
* Helmet
* Shirt with COBRA insignias
* Pants
* Boots
* Detailed belt
* Smersh rig with buttpack
* AK 74 with folding stock
* AK 74 magazine
* AK 74 bayonet with sheath
* Gun sight
* Grenade launcher with round
* Kneepads
* Handgun with magazine and leg holster
* Canteen with fabric cover
* 3 sets of interchangeable gloved hands
* 12-inch display base with G.I. Joe logo


"There are many scales on the belly of the COBRA organization. Outcasts, deserters, and those who are disillusioned are the typical candidates that COBRA targets to join their forces.

These anonymous individuals that swell the COBRA infantry begin their careers as COBRA Troopers. They are usually the first COBRA forces encountered in combat by the G.I. Joe team on their missions. These troops, or "blueshirts" as the Joe team refers to them, are forces to be reckoned with. Each trooper is trained in many different forms of hand-to-hand combat, extensive weapons and demolitions handling, as well as disguise and stealth.

This physical and psychological training molds these individuals into sadistic and hardened troopers. With COBRA cells spread across the globe, troopers may be dispatched anywhere in order to carry out their missions. COBRA demands complete and unwavering loyalty to their high command but more importantly to their objective of world domination.

Only those most merciless on the battlefield, ruthless in their ambition and lustful for power can climb the ranks in COBRA. The same maniacal traits which fuel COBRA Commander slither in the veins of each COBRA Trooper........COBRA!" [via]

G.I.JOE: THE RISE OF COBRAG.I.JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA

The Netherlands-based Film1.nl scored a trio of pics from the Cinema EXPO in Amsterdam [via] which features character shots of Ray Park as SNAKE-EYES, Sienna Miller as BARONESS and Channing Tatum as DUKE (click on individual link to view) ... and yes, seems that the full title for the G.I.Joe movie has been revealed to be .... G.I. JOE: RISE OF COBRA - which I think would be best served to exclaim with gusto, like *RRRRISE OF COOOOBBRRAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!* (inclusive of Cobra Commander's clench-fist waving in the air) - for maximum effect, 'natch ... and here's an added "bonus-pic" below from the prior Licensing show in New York (with image via picsmcgee.com) which unfortunately a post I've prepared for has lapsed - but I'm not one to waste any images innit? *cough*


...am not too sure, but I may have read somewhere that Cobra creates an underground digger-machine-thingie to threaten the Earth? was that for the movie? Or comic book? Or my senility gone walkabout? Dr Evil would be proud tho ... Quick! Someone say it's a display prop or I'll start shedding manly-tears! ... heh.

G.I.JOE RESOLUTE & THE RISE OF COBRAS @ SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2008G.I.JOE RESOLUTE & THE RISE OF COBRAS @ SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2008

CoolToyReview was at the Hasbro - G.I.Joe Panel Coverage @ SCDCC - which included introductions / discussions on a new online G.I.Joe animated series written by Warren Ellis (!) and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra [tagged], as well as scenes on the movie! Check out their write-up HERE and here are some selected processed pics:

**some plot-points were revealed G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA

- "relationships between Baronness & Duke (who were once engaged!), Scarlett & Ripcord (a love-hate relationship), Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow (they have a history going back to when they were 10 years old)."

- Snake Eyes will be blocking Roadblock's efforts to swoon Scarlett. There will be lots of action, so the romances will not take the center stage.

- Cobra Commander will be in the movie.

- IDW is the new comic partner.





G.I. JOE RESOLUTE is an animated series published online aimed at kids, with a PG-13 type of animation, leading up to the movie. The show is written by Warren Ellis? Character designs were shown - which I have processed as well:





NOTE: All images have been processed from originals.
CREDIT: All original images taken by Dan Curto for CoolToyReview.com

SIDESHOW TOYS 1/6 COBRA COMMANDER @ SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2008

Sideshow Collectibles' 1/6-scaled COBRA COMMANDER blogged] made his debut @ SDCC and CoolToyReview has uber-sweet crips-pics of his Cobro-ness!


Have no issues with a molded-cowl, becoz frankly, a tailored-cloth one may be tricky to keep in place (you don't want to go off ironing a 1/6th-scaled cowl, do you? LOL) ... and so would his feature-film 1:1-counterpart be dressed in a similar fashion? *hhhmmmmm* ... altho the Cobra-cane be quite pimpin' ... LOL



SNAKE-EYES joins the Cobra Leader for the SDCC-Spotlight - loaded to bare:



... altho there's something about the tailored-mask that always leave s a "buldge" (becoz of hem-lines) ... perhaps folks can consider a "flocked" molded-headsculpt, for a tactile-parallel of cloth? IMHO, of coz :p ... GO PEEP CoolToyReview [all images via] for more Cobra & Snake-Eyes-goodness! (and higher-res images)

1:6 SCALED COBRA COMMANDER TEASER FROM SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

After their 1/6th-scaled SNAKE-EYES - guess who'll be the next Sideshow Collectible 12-inch figure from their G.I.Joe line? PEEP Teaser Video :)

1:6 SCALED SNAKE EYES ACTION FIGURE FROM SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

With the load-out the Sideshow Exclusive Edition 1/6th-scaled SNAKE-EYES is bearing, tis a wonder how he gets to kill any Cobra minions? But fear not, for this Ninja-Commando will no doubt get the job done, and without a peep coming out of him too! Sideshow has currently listed him for pre-order with a SRP of US$119.99 for a 1st-quarter 2009 ship. (Quantity undetermined) The SS-Exclusive Edition includes a Punch Dagger (with Sheath) and a Right Hand with Punch Dagger ... Find out more about Sideshow Collectible's 1/6th-scaled Snake-Eyes HERE on TOYSREVIL's *I Like Toys*




The Snake Eyes 12 inch Figure features:

- Fully articulated male body with 30+ points of articulation
- SPIE Rig harness and Pistol Belt
- Utility Pouches x2
- MK-18 Smoke Grenade Sub-load Pouch
- MK-23 Pistol Holster w/ Suppressor pouch
- Special Ops LAV (Light Assault Vest)
- Small Utility Pouch
- Ninjato Scabbard
- Ninjato
- Tanto Scabbard w/ Boot ties
- Tanto Fighting Knife
- Two Pairs of Tactical Boots w/ Alternate Pose (Flexed or Neutral)
- Special Ops Wrist Bands
- Knee Pads
- Three sets of interchangeable gloved hands
- 9mm Sub-Machine Gun with Single Point Sling and Carabineer
- Suppressor for 9mm Sub-Machine Gun
- 30 Round Magazines x4
- Mk-18 Smoke Grenade x2
- M-48 Stun Grenade x2
- M-67 Fragmentation Grenade x2
- Mk-23 Pistol
- Mk-23 Pistol Suppressor
- AN/PEQ-6 Laser Sight
- Mk-23 Pistol Magazines x2
- 12-inch display base with G.I. Joe logo
- Sideshow Exclusive: Additional switch-out gloved right hand with punch dagger, separate punch dagger and punch dagger sheath!



COMMANDO

Code Name: SNAKE EYES

Ninja, Commando, deadly force of nature... These terms merely scratch the surface of the enigma known as Snake Eyes.

Arguably one of the greatest assets to the GI Joe team, Snake Eyes' record of honor and valor cause even the most evil enemies to tremble with fear.

In his early military career, Snake Eyes proved himself time and again in combat, most notably during the rescue of his allies, wherein he sustained injuries to his face and vocal cords, costing him his voice. Donning a mask and face shield only added to the mystery of this silent soldier, known by many of his peers as "Classified." Later in life he would find himself fighting side by side with very the soldiers that he saved, as a member of America's Elite Fighting Force, G.I. Joe.

Snake Eyes has been trained by the very best of the best. The most elite of military specialists have molded him into the soldier he is today, making him proficient in almost all manner of small arms weaponry. Adding to his repertoire, he has fashioned his body into a living weapon under the watchful eye of some of the world's greatest martial artists, including the ninjitsu masters of the Arashikage Clan.