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Cobra Commander, from "G.I. Joe - G.I. Joe - 3.75"" collection, includes the following accessories:
The rise of Cobra began in 1982 with the release of the supreme leader, Cobra Commander.
This original version is highly sought after for its "straight-arm" mold, predating the swivel-arm articulation that became standard later on.
Originally, this figure was only available as a mail-in offer or through the Sears exclusive Cobra Missile Command Headquarters set, after that it was sold as a regular line figure.
This figure was sold in various countries, meaning collectors can find it on cardbacks in different languages with slight regional modifications.
It remains the ultimate centerpiece for any G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero collection.
Cobra Commander (v1) is famous for several key variations that define its rarity. The most legendary is the "Mickey Mouse" logo variant, featuring a rounded, less detailed Cobra emblem on the chest; this was quickly replaced by a sharper, more defined version.
Additionally, there is the Version 1.5 released in 1983, which updated the figure with "swivel-arm" articulation for better poseability and changed the date stamp from "1982" to "82-83".
These early production changes make the straight-arm Commander one of the most interesting pieces for completionist collectors.
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