G.I. Joe - Destro

[Valkyrie]

New image teasing a Destro WIP.

Also looks like Scarlett's got a pose now.

https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14079837_1726185400980510_6675177579255256227_n.jpg?oh=f81f46c1cbd489285f78507da75db72c&oe=5848A5F2

[chunkster702]

I always thought his jacket collar was real thick than whats shown here. The sideshow 1/6 scale also had a thin collar.

[SONICobra]

nice, good to see this line has legs

[Barbarian]

Nice. Been waitin' for a good Destro for ages.

[Iko Iko]

Need to see more of Scarlett!

[qz33]

That will not do.

If it ain't this I ain't buying.

http://www.rubberslug.com/img_show.aspx?ImageID=699714&X=530&Section=Item

http://rubberslug.s3.amazonaws.com/user/2/2fc0843bb534c8b9a6e99997e745fee/beiknodprc_m.jpg

I understand taking liberties with other characters but the original classic Sunbow cartoon Destro was a design masterpiece.

That collar resembling a cobra hood was greatness. His outfit was a perfect compliment to Cobra Commander's.

This video shows the thickness in a rotating profile shot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8eZ7yuGJFo

[Commander0Zero]

I really understand wanting the classics in this and the Transformers thread but this is not the way Prime 1 is going. They are going a more "updated classics" route and it won't be for everybody. I personally like it but would like some faithful adaptations also. That said I'm liking what I've seen from both lines so far,

[Barbarian]

Yeah, I'm not just looking for giant classic action figure style statues. I can't stand those PCS He Man classic statues. I want an updated look. Something more adult than kiddie. Larger scale. Massive amounts of detail.

[SONICobra]

Yeah, I'm not just looking for giant classic action figure style statues. I can't stand those PCS He Man classic statues. I want an updated look. Something more adult than kiddie. Larger scale. Massive amounts of detail.

:goodpost: well said brother. he looks pretty cool here imo

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt36/cod300/Mobile%20Uploads/image_51.jpeg

[KELPIE]

I really understand wanting the classics in this and the Transformers thread but this is not the way Prime 1 is going. They are going a more "updated classics" route and it won't be for everybody. I personally like it but would like some faithful adaptations also. That said I'm liking what I've seen from both lines so far,

Yeah, I'm not just looking for giant classic action figure style statues. I can't stand those PCS He Man classic statues. I want an updated look. Something more adult than kiddie. Larger scale. Massive amounts of detail.

So as per Sonic's post, Prime 1 announces everyone's "childhood favourite" G.I.Joe where people can expect "classic" characters from the "cartoon" and you guys can't understand why people are upset when they don't get a faithful adaptation?

Personally I love the PCS He-Man line but then, I'm not afraid someone will think I'm too immature for collecting statues based on cartoons.

That said, I don't mind where this Destro is going. I won't be interested in the Cobra Commander they've shown and I'm on the fence over Scarlet.

[Barbarian]

So as per Sonic's post, Prime 1 announces everyone's "childhood favourite" G.I.Joe where people can expect "classic" characters from the "cartoon" and you guys can't understand why people are upset when they don't get a faithful adaptation?

Personally I love the PCS He-Man line but then, I'm not afraid someone will think I'm too immature for collecting statues based on cartoons.

That said, I don't mind where this Destro is going. I won't be interested in the Cobra Commander they've shown and I'm on the fence over Scarlet.
I understand it just fine. Personally, I just don't like the look of large simple statues with the level of detail of a small action figure. The lack of detail was fine on a 6 inch action figure, but for a pricey piece of art on a far larger scale, I personally am interested solely in much more detail, a higher level of quality and an update to the design of these classic characters. It's no big whoop. I'm not saying anyone's immature for liking what they like.

[KELPIE]

Sorry Barbarian, I did kinda quote two people and lumped you both in together.

Regarding the detail, I understand the want as well, I'm fine with details. While I love the PCS He-Man line, when it originally started I voted for the option to have more details.

I just don't think more details should be at the sake of the original design. Kinda why I'm on the fence with Scarlet. She's wearing a different costume/uniform. Could they have added more details while still leaving her in her leotard? I imagine they could. The Destro collar isn't such a big thing for me, at least he still has a red collar.

All that said, if you're going to do a re-imagining of a property, like the SS He-Man line, then I'm all for that as well... just let the collectors know what your going to do so there's no confusion or expectation.

[Barbarian]

Sorry Barbarian, I did kinda quote two people and lumped you both in together.

Regarding the detail, I understand the want as well, I'm fine with details. While I love the PCS He-Man line, when it originally started I voted for the option to have more details.

I just don't think more details should be at the sake of the original design. Kinda why I'm on the fence with Scarlet. She's wearing a different costume/uniform. Could they have added more details while still leaving her in her leotard? I imagine they could. The Destro collar isn't such a big thing for me, at least he still has a red collar.

All that said, if you're going to do a re-imagining of a property, like the SS He-Man line, then I'm all for that as well... just let the collectors know what your going to do so there's no confusion or expectation.
I can dig that. :thumbs2:

[ReplicantSavior]

Baroness has to be in the works now that they are teasing Destro.

I do want to know how they are branching the lines though. I like the more modern / realistic interpretations of the classic box art. But we don't know which versions these are yet. Classic or comic? The Cobra Commander is definitely comic I guess.

[Wah]

this line is really getting me excited. so much potential here. i also don't mind the modernization of the designs. so long as we can still tell it's the said characters.

[Valkyrie]

Yeah, I'm on board with Barbarian's point of view. I feel the same way about the G1 Transformers line.

I think from a creative perspective, P1 just doesn't want to rehash the same old classic designs that everyone's seen already (Cobra Commander, for example).

It might not go over well with the purists, but I have no doubt these characters will be recognizable and the detail will be impressive.

[qz33]

I don't want the cartoon, I want the cartoon made to look real.

That's the elemnt PCS's MOTU statues were missing.

Sideshow did a perfect job with Cobra Commander and Baroness. StormShadow was awesome too. That's the look I want.

For Destro I just want his full collar. I ain't asking much here...

[Valkyrie]

P1 did state their intentions for this line in the original FB announcement that SONICCobra posted. They mentioned "cartoon and comics series". Some are overlooking the "comics" part of that sentence. It seems like they plan to pull designs from both sources. Scarlett and Cobra Commander's designs are pulled straight out of the IDW comics. I think I posted examples in their own threads. P1 isn't just making this stuff up.

Maybe they'll eventually do versions that are more faithful to the cartoon and toys so everyone will be happy. I think they already hinted that they might revisit Cobra Commander later with his classic look. In his case, they probably didn't want to rehash what Sideshow already did right out of the gate.

As for Destro, it looks like they'll also be using a comic design but it's still a very early WIP going by the teaser. A lot can change.

[ReplicantSavior]

Yeah, they need to come out and say their plans soon so people know exactly what they are doing. I believe they said different scales. 1/4 and 1/5 too. I'm just happy knowing that they are making these after Sideshow did such a halfhearted attempt at it.

[Hellboy]

As long as these are modeled after the comic book versions I could be in for a handful of these. I have no interest in cartoony interpretations.

[Shoo]

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20374399_1882058762059839_952322958088928168_n.jpg?oh=c6e94793fa03da7586fc3d619667b9dc&oe=59F7C479

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20479933_1882058805393168_2863884404431025328_n.jpg?oh=ebaf5abf644c37920dcdb7a2cc10a8f4&oe=5A017F55

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20374220_1882058855393163_8018873471431699354_n.jpg?oh=c55fae7c8b4da444c6b15a18bb9b7633&oe=5A01BE9C

[AlizAbef]

Not liking this sculpt. Looks a little on the plump. Snake Eyes/Serpentor are their best unveilings so far.

[yeek]

Sorry, but I'm not feeling this one. Scarlett is okay but this Destro doesn't do anything for me looks wise.

[SONICobra]

his physique looks so bizarre, this one misses the mark unfortunately

[DiscoCougar]

His base throws me off completely. It looks like he's a giant on a tiny set of stairs. Look at it. The rail barely goes to his knee, and the steps are half the size of his boot. And that's all without mentioning his generic pose and facial expression...

He definitely needs to go back to the design stage =/

[House]

His base throws me off completely. It looks like he's a giant on a tiny set of stairs. Look at it. The rail barely goes to his knee, and the steps are half the size of his boot. And that's all without mentioning his generic pose and facial expression...

He definitely needs to go back to the design stage =/

It doesn't look right to me either the RPG + other gun on crate seems way to small in comparison to him. He looks like Destro, but just doesn't seem right :( Hopefully our input will be taken, really looking forward to an expanded G.I. Joe line..

[HBK83]

Looks like they made him too wide/thick compared to the height

[Hellboy]

They really need to fix the proportions on the little people staircase, oversized guns and the undersized RPG & crate.

[AlizAbef]

I believe this is the Destro they were replicating with this unveiling. It's like short & stocky Destro. Don't like it at all, really. I also agree about the banister on the staircase.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/56/8a/a2/568aa23e561852596ab7d55e5061dde7--s-cartoons-gi-joe.jpg


I would've like to have seen a slimmer build and features similar to the Destro seen in older 80's cartoons (dark eyebrows/jacket unzipped all the way down to the waist)
https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_medium/1/15776/1350333-destro.jpg
https://thecutterrambles.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/joe21.jpg

[craigcliff1]

They should give him his trench coat

[Indomitus]

I'm agreeing that he looks a little puffy in the outfit and needs to lay off the Weight Gainer and remove the water weight....

[Zombiez]

I will try to get this statue despite all its flaws but only because I've decided to collect this whole line plus this is the best destro that we'll probably ever get.

[Wah]

His legs are too thick for sure. Look at those calves good lord!

[craigcliff1]

Up on Facebook.

[DiscoCougar]

P1 didn't fix any of the numerous problems talked about among fans (fans in this thread even).

Pass =(

[Indomitus]

The concern I have is if this guy doesn't sell well and becomes a "Roadblock" to future releases. Did I say Roadblock? :)

[Hellboy]

So no changes at all?

Anyone mind posting some updated pics here for those of us that aren't on FB?

[Wah]

I'm passing on this. Just doesn't do it for me. Love destro just not this interpretation of him.

[SONICobra]

heres what they posted on instagram

http://www.statueforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=108225&d=1506023335

[Hellboy]

:thumbs2: thanks!

[dino76m]

Up for PO on SS
https://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/g-i-joe-destro-prime-1-studio-9031961/?me=2gh0hl2z

[Hellboy]

:laugh: that staircase is so ridiculous.

[marvelboi77]

Waiting for Scarlett. I wonder if she is last in line, these don't seem to be selling.

[adee]

:laugh: that staircase is so ridiculous.

Looks like a skateboard rail :laugh:

[DiscoCougar]

Waiting for Scarlett. I wonder if she is last in line, these don't seem to be selling.


I don't think a lot of people are happy with the way the designs are coming out. It's very hit or miss, and because GI Joe fans are so starved for any releases you're either going to have to convince yourself that you're happy with the releases or you're gonna have to accept that it's either this line or nothing...

For me, Scarlett's costume was hard enough to accept over her classic look. But now that she has that crucified pose I'm just going to skip her entirely =/

[QX403]

Was the guard rail made for midgets?

[FriendlySamurai]

1/4 statue on a 1/10 scale base- why? They should have given him a paramilitary outfit similar to Snake Eyes. They put him in a Baroness catsuit instead.

[Zombiez]

lol if they gave him a bigger base the price would be higher and people would be crying about it.

[DiscoCougar]

lol if they gave him a bigger base the price would be higher and people would be crying about it.


What a ridiculous statement.

Serpentor was only $100 more and he comes with his full on chariot - and no one complained about the price. And even if Destro's base was bigger and he was more than the current $799, the GI Joe fanbase who wants to support this line wouldn't complain. At best fans would complain that they didn't have enough money to afford him - which is a good thing - versus complaining that a flawed statue is too expensive for what it is. Hell, no one would complain about any statue that was designed flawlessly as being too much money.

[KELPIE]

:laugh: that staircase is so ridiculous.

You know what... it's growing on me.

To the point where I don't mind it. One could say it's an artistic representation of what/where the subject in question is, without taking the focus away from said subject.

I'm just confused as to why we're getting the comic designs. I mean, it's kinda odd that they would do this for G.I. Joe but for their "G1" Transformers line, they'll just make something up instead of making statues based on the G1 TF comic.

[craigcliff1]

Not the best piece made, but no other official statues that I know about. Can't imagine him getting made again at what statues now cost. If this had come out when I started collecting a statue like this would have cost $200.00, then I could have imagined him getting made again.

[marvelboi77]

I don't think a lot of people are happy with the way the designs are coming out. It's very hit or miss, and because GI Joe fans are so starved for any releases you're either going to have to convince yourself that you're happy with the releases or you're gonna have to accept that it's either this line or nothing...

For me, Scarlett's costume was hard enough to accept over her classic look. But now that she has that crucified pose I'm just going to skip her entirely =/

I'm going to get her, but I wonder why they added those pants.

[KELPIE]

I'm going to get her, but I wonder why they added those pants.

It's the IDW comic design.

[Hellboy]

That staircase is completely out of scale. The size of the steps, the height of the railing... I guess if you're a 3/4" action figure it might look alright but on a 1:4 scale statue? No way!! I don't care how much someone may want G.I. Joe statues, I'll never understand accepting something like that, especially at these prices.

[Ryanbusts]

That staircase is completely out of scale. The size of the steps, the height of the railing... I guess if you're a 3/4" action figure it might look alright but on a 1:4 scale statue? No way!! I don't care how much someone may want G.I. Joe statues, I'll never understand accepting something like that, especially at these prices.

7"-11" brother. Standard rise in Human size. It does look off and scale does bother me too.
PCS has an awesome Cthulhu but something just ain't right with the ship and lighthouse.

[House]

Wow they didn't fix any of our suggestions, even thou i am a huge fan of G.I. Joe and the rest are on order already. I cant look past the faults on this one. Pass.

[FriendlySamurai]

PCS has an awesome Cthulhu but something just ain't right with the ship and lighthouse.

why? Look in scale to me.

[Hellboy]

7"-11" brother. Standard rise in Human size. It does look off and scale does bother me too.

I was exaggerating to make my point. ;) That measurement sounds about right, which means this base would probably work well with a Hot Toys figure. :p

[Harbinger176]

Not understanding the EX. Can't really see too much of a difference. It's almost like Storm Shadow.

[House]

Not understanding the EX. Can't really see too much of a difference. It's almost like Storm Shadow.
I really never remember seeing this variation of masks on him.. all the lined sections.
https://i.imgur.com/GcHVUJH.jpg

The smooth no lines version is what i remember seeing always. The Non EX version.

https://i.imgur.com/LMBBcWK.jpg

[Indomitus]

EX NOT A must have. Have you guys noticed Prime 1 dropping EX sizes on some of their other statues from their site?

[marvelboi77]

Anyone get this?

[Indomitus]

Anyone get this?

Only admiring from afar. Please buy it so I can see your posted pictures folks. :tumblew:

[Old Snake]

I'd like to get this, in spite of all the flaws noted here - which I agree with them all.. but I don't feel it will be hard to find after release.

[Indomitus]

Curious to see how many of this guy actually sells and how long it takes. Needs a movie true to the cartoon and comics to drive sales.

[craigcliff1]

Member on Freaks got his, wrote he thinks it's great

[Beckleyhimself]

I want a Destro piece so bad, but his pants appear to be way too tight. How does he even walk in that outfit?
I've also always hoped there would be an alternate portrait that resembles the original action figure or at least the the artwork for the original figure.