Once a Man Cobra Commander Figure: Is it Worth Buying? A Collectors Guide!

Okay, so, I gotta tell you about this wild ride I had recently. It all started with me getting my hands on this Cobra Commander figure – not just any Cobra Commander, but the “Once A Man” version. Yeah, it’s as crazy as it sounds.

First off, I’m a huge G.I. Joe fan. Been collecting these figures for years, right? So when I heard about this new Cobra Commander based on the Cobra-La storyline, I knew I had to get it. This wasn’t just another figure; it was the 130th in the Classified Series, a real milestone!

I started by hitting up all my usual spots – online shops, forums, you name it. Everyone was talking about this figure, and it was sold out everywhere. I felt like I was chasing a myth. Then came the San Diego Comic Con. Now, I couldn’t make it there myself, but I had a buddy who was going. I called in a favor, and man, did he come through! He managed to snag one for me, but not without a story.

• Mission Commences: The hunt began online. Sold out. Panic sets in.
• Comic Con Hope: Friend goes to SDCC. Fingers crossed.
• Victory: Cobra Commander secured!

Apparently, the lines were insane. People were camping out, and the hype was unreal. He said it was like stepping into another world, all for these collectibles. Anyway, he got the figure, and when it finally arrived at my place, it was like Christmas morning.

Unboxing Time

I carefully opened the box – gotta keep that packaging mint, you know? And there he was, in all his mutated glory. This Cobra Commander is something else. The details are insane. He’s got all these weird, organic-looking parts mixed with his classic uniform. It’s creepy but in a cool, collectible kind of way. I spent a good hour just checking out all the details, posing him with my other G.I. Joe figures. He definitely stands out!

But it wasn’t just about having the figure. I dove deep into the whole “Once A Man” lore. Did you know this guy was a used car salesman before becoming the Cobra Commander we all know? And his goal? World domination, no less. He’s not messing around with some small-time gig; he wants it all. I read up on how he’s all about control and power, ruthless and obsessed. It’s wild to think about the backstory of this character.

So yeah, that’s my story about getting the “Once A Man” Cobra Commander figure. It was a journey, filled with a bit of luck, some help from a friend, and a whole lot of excitement. Now he’s proudly displayed in my collection, a reminder of that crazy time I went on a mission for a toy. Totally worth it!

And about this Cobra Commander, the mask, and the hood. I get that people are all about unmasked this and that. But the mask? It’s all about keeping his look together for the public eye and in the heat of battle. The hood? That’s his go-to when he’s chilling at base. Makes sense, right? Dude’s got to be comfy when he’s not out there trying to take over the world.

Anyway, that’s my share. Hope you guys get a kick out of it. Keep on collecting, folks!