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Post by Sephiroth on Jun 10, 2023 8:24:50 GMT -5
Between the passing of the Iron Sheik and Lacey Evans new shtick, I find myself reminiscing about Sgt Slaughter in GIJoe. And thus, GIJoe The Movie. And seriously-what were they smoking? I get that the main point was to introduce new characters to sell more toys, but Cobra La? And I remember actually being rather disturbed by it as a kid, there was some serious body horror in it. And liking back, Burgess Meredith should have done more voice acting.
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Post by dav on Jun 10, 2023 8:31:16 GMT -5
Between the passing of the Iron Sheik and Lacey Evans new shtick, I find myself reminiscing about Sgt Slaughter in GIJoe. And thus, GIJoe The Movie. And seriously-what were they smoking? I get that the main point was to introduce new characters to sell more toys, but Cobra La? And I remember actually being rather disturbed by it as a kid, there was some serious body horror in it. And liking back, Burgess Meredith should have done more voice acting. He did do Puff the Magic Dragon, a sadly overlooked set of specials. |
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Post by wildojinx on Jun 10, 2023 8:47:24 GMT -5
According to Buzz Dixon, it was originally going to be about the actual founder of Cobra, some Nietzche-style professor, who's role was then usurped by Cobra Commander, but Hasbro didnt understand the concept.
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Post by Sephiroth on Jun 10, 2023 9:04:37 GMT -5
According to Buzz Dixon, it was originally going to be about the actual founder of Cobra, some Nietzche-style professor, who's role was then usurped by Cobra Commander, but Hasbro didnt understand the concept. And they thought a race if shake shifting reptilians was easier to follow? That just raises further questions. |
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Post by Tiger Millionaire on Jun 10, 2023 14:22:19 GMT -5
According to Buzz Dixon, it was originally going to be about the actual founder of Cobra, some Nietzche-style professor, who's role was then usurped by Cobra Commander, but Hasbro didnt understand the concept. And they thought a race if shake shifting reptilians was easier to follow? That just raises further questions. One can be a toy that kids think looks cool. |
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Post by Feyrhausen on Jun 10, 2023 14:28:46 GMT -5
Cobra La was supposed to be a placeholder name but no one thought of anything better.
The whole idea was goofy but I do think its better than Larry Hamas former used car salesman who somehow managed to form a huge terrorist organization.
Now the idea mentioned above about CC usurping Cobra from a true founder sounds better.
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Post by wildojinx on Jun 10, 2023 14:35:47 GMT -5
And they thought a race if shake shifting reptilians was easier to follow? That just raises further questions. One can be a toy that kids think looks cool. Of course, then we actually GOT the Cobra-La figures:  (There's a reason people call this figure "The GI Joe Garden spike") |
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Post by CMWaters on Jun 10, 2023 14:48:38 GMT -5
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Post by XIII on Jun 10, 2023 15:36:10 GMT -5
Even as a kid I knew Cobra La was bollocks.
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Post by Sponsored by Groose Wipes on Jun 10, 2023 17:07:17 GMT -5
Pork Chop Sandwiches!
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Post by thechase on Jun 11, 2023 4:25:12 GMT -5
DON'T GIVE HIM THE STICK!
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