A line that most GI Joe fans miss is the beloved 25th Anniversary/Modern Era line. As Hasbro reinvents each brand annually for the new(and/or next) generation of younger fans, one can’t deny that the Modern Era line of new figures based on the old classics is sorely missed. With the 30th Anniversary of GI Joe A Real American Hero approaching in 2 years, will Hasbro use 2012 as an opportunity to revisit the Modern Era line, and continue the success with the fans, of the 25th anniversary line?
Today we get a look at 2 of the canceled items that were set to debut at the tail end of the Modern Era line, the Comic Pack figures of Arctic Scarlett VS Arctic Cobra Commander. HISS Tank boards member Dryhawk37 got his hands on this set recently, and has reviewed them. Like the last comic packs, this set was to include a GI Joe Resolute comic, and Resolute is another labor of love the fans miss as well. To see how this pack of figures turned out, hit the discuss button!
- GI Joe Resolute Comic Pack Arctic Scarlett VS Arctic Cobra Commander 01
One of the last to be released 25th/ME comic packs that was cancelled was to include an arctic themed Cobra Commander and an arctic themed Scarlett. Due to the movie figures coming out, this comic pack and a few others were cancelled.
This Cobra Commander uses quite a bit of new sculpting, so I am surprised that this did not get re-used to make other figures. It also has a unique pistol and a scepter made of gold plastic. The colors on the Cobra Commander are actually very cool in my opinion. I was very disappointed to learn that this figure had been cancelled. His baby blue cobra symbol on his coat and the black trim makes this one of my favorite cancelled figures of the line. He is sporting a holster on his left side that fits his pistol, and has a trim piece around his neck to look like a parka style collar. His long coat extends past his crotch area, which does make him hard to pose, but makes the look of the figure that much more appealing.
The arctic Scarlett figure is pretty cool, but pales in comparison to the Cobra Commander. Her accessories are repainted skis, poles, backpack and rifle. The pistol is one that the original 25th Scarlett came with, and is difficult for her to hold. The web gear on her makes her look interesting, but I would have opted for some type of head gear (like a wool hat or ear muffs). Still a nice figure that unfortunately will never see the light of day.
Close up shot of the arctic Scarlett:
Damn, to bad they were cancelled ! They both look great !
Curse you Dryhawk!!!
Hehehehheh
thanks for the review!
Nice review
Man, i want those figures...
Add my name to both lists: thanks for the review, and damn now I want those two figures. (I also agree that Scarlett would be even better with a hat....)
Arctic CC is pretty bad @$$...
It's a shame Hasbro could not have let the club take these for joecon exclusives or something
very time I see that CC, I think he's wearing a dress....
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