HCC788 - 1988 DESTRO'S DESPOILER - VIntage G.I. Joe toy review! HD S03E44
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Information and Sources:
Destro v2 on YoJoe.com:
www.yojoe.com/a...
Destro v2 on 3DJoes.com:
www.3djoes.com/...
Despoiler on YoJoe.com:
www.yojoe.com/v...
Despoiler on 3DJoes.com:
www.3djoes.com/...
Callander:
en.wikipedia.o...
English Civil War:
en.wikipedia.o...
Man in the Iron Mask:
en.wikipedia.o...
Image:
By loki11 - l'illustration Européenne 1872 no.15
page 116, Public Domain,
commons.wikime...
Destro on Halfbattle.com:
www.halfbattle....
Destro on JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page:
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Watching this review 2 years later...love this version of Destro..pretty cool also for guys that missed out on the 83 Destro
Great review, I love your channel! Having been born in '71, I was there for Series 1 of the figures. I never really thought about that until right now. Imagine being a kid in 1986 who is old enough to love GI Joe...no Destro figure, no Baroness figure. A lot of the greats from the comic book and Sunbow cartoon are not on pegs.
Hasbro and, more importantly, Larry Hama, created not just a toy line, but an entire universe with such a great history and ongoing story that love for the ARAH brand has lasted decades.
You are part of that history now. Anyone today whom has a love for the toy knows about you and a few others. You have rekindled my love for the toy line that Hasbro destroyed with greed and bad case assortment selection. Thank you!
This was sadly on the shelf for a very short time and I recall for years dreaming of the Gold Head version and was so happy when the ebay era came and I was able to get him. I love Iron Grenadiers and thanks for the energy with this one!
Thanks for watching!
When I was a kid my grandmother gave me the version 2 Destro around 1989. Im pretty sure she got it from Goodwill. It was just the figure. He was the only Destro I had as a kid.
This Destro is awesome I dig his Despoiler as well and I love the artwork for the box..I'd love to have this pic in the form of a poster on my wall...anyway Destros easily one of the best and most classic characters of the line....
Nov 17 2016 You did a great review of the DEMON and showed the docking feature of the Despoiler
Swords are typically carried cross draw style. Meaning they are carried on the weak hand side, e.g. right handed person will carry his sword on the left.
I love version one of destro but I'll be on the lookout for this one now thanks for the informative video!
I was gonna say it looks like an incomplete vehicle until you mentioned that it attaches to something else. On it's own is not that great but as part of something else I guess it could work.
I had the havoc and the flying mini vehicle in the havoc's back compartment looked like a complete vehicle of its own. Not so much the case of the despoiler. But, the figure is awesome so I guess the vehicle is just a bonus.
Great review Hooded Coco. I like your channel.
15:45 Lol literally :)
17:50 is really funny too.
Great review. I used to have this and it's great seeing it in detail.
Aside from the guns, Serpentor's air chariot looks more like a ceremonial vehicle. I could see him flying it into a large meeting hall to address his followers before I could see him flying it into battle.
Oldie but goodie
Great review of the 1988 Destro and the Despoiler, it's so cool to have a nicely dressed Destro and a very good single person vehicle to go into battle with. I'm getting myself one for my vintage G.I. Joe collection. Thumbs up for the review.
The DEMON is one of the top vehicles too. Tons of awesome features.
"Destro's gargantuan exterior" Oh man I wish school didnt exist and I could have seen this earlier.
This was my Destro as a kid and adult lol The comics made me love Destros character
Iron Grendiere's are a top 10 figure, easily. Beautiful figure. Love the colors.
HCC788 + Timmer = comedy gold!
Timmer is great!
A sword on the right side would also be for a left handed draw. Also, didn't Falcon stick Serpentor's cape in the rotor of his chariot in that wonderful GI Joe film?
Is the “wonderful” part sarcastic or serious? Just asking
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The epaullette on Destro shoulder signifies him as the commander of the Iron Grenadiers that are loyal only to Destro. If you notice the Iron grenadiers have similar epaullettes , possibly signifying rank. I heard this from other GI Joe information. And history. Awesome video ! I have the Demon tank too!..I will be starting a vintage toys channel to review some of my collection also...if I find time.
Best Destro period.
I think they should have ditched the Serpentor idea and made the Cobra Civil War strictly between Destro and CC. I do agree with the wrist rocket thing though. The gold head version should have kept that detail. It was an absolute defining feature of the character. Also, I always liked the silver head better. I am glad they ditched the disco medallion look though.
As an aside, I think one of the biggest reasons why GIJoe succeeded wasn't because of the heroes, but because of the great bad guys.
I still prefer the silver-head Destro, too. Unfortunately, since the new one has a ball-jointed neck, you can't swap the heads. A civil war between Cobra Commander and Destro would be very interesting.
v2over v1 everyday all day. i agree with u on this..i so wish that his sword was removable from its sheath and that he came with a small fire arm like a pistol or sub machine gun. IMHO one of the best "delux" figures and the despoiler was an AWESOME small attack craft..and one of the best "names/titles" for a vehicle in the entire toyline. Destro was a boss!
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England (Puritan)
Born in 1599, died in 1658 (September).
Was at first (only) MP for Huntingdon (but then)
He led the Iron Side Cavalry at Marston Moor in 1644 and won.
Monty Python aside, I generally prefer Destro's IG uniform, because the original had that odd disco look that was a bit outdated by the time the figure was even made. IG looks more like a warrior with a lot of ancient throwbacks to his ancestry. Oh the original Destro figure wasn't that bad, but the cartoon and later figures really made that collar quite big, and none of them were helped much by the exposed chest.
Now the 25th line did have a Destro in the big "Ultimate Battle Pack" box set that used the IG mold, but in original colors and no cape, that looks pretty good. A nice middle ground better then 2 looks. I will agree on the small heads though, it was a big issue with the early revival line, and only certain figures got larger heads as time went on.
Loved the iron grenadiers😄!!
Great review, HCC. The great thing about the deluxe figure and vehicle combo was you had the option of assembling the vehicle and placing decals which gives you some time for the character/vehicle to grow on you. A shame we don't see much of this today. I like this version of Destro a hell of a lot, but the original is still the classic. Almost like Darth Vader getting a make over, this is kind of unnecessary, but helps develop him into a leader of his own army. The Despoiler is unusual and kind of basic. I can't see it tackling much more than a Vamp or Ram before getting picked off. And the next Destro-sized seat becomes a wheelchair. I enjoyed customizing the Despoiler, but it'll never be as cool as a Fang.
I imagine the Despoiler would be used to fly around the battlefield so Destro can view the battle and command the troops. It's the equivalent of Wellington's horse.
HoodedCobraCommander788 or give spoilers
or give spoilers to napoleon that the british and the prussians win the battle
Best review so far! Destro And the Iron Grenadiers!
Thank you!
Nice review! It's great to see you and Timmer working together again! I didn't have this version of Destro either but he looks good.
I enjoy working with Timmer. He is a real stand-up guy.
over-the-top Destro is like a precursor to Darth Maul
Another great review. I would have to say I like this version better mainly because it really gives him more elegance than version 1.
I can see why some folks like this one better.
@@HCC788 I have all the Iron Grendiere figures and vehicles. Best sub team, because they're all new characters. Unlike the repaints in Tiger Force and Python Patrol. Yuck!
I like both versions. I might like V2 more. I don't know. Both versions are top tier, for sure.
What an awesome review!!! That Timmer is a piece of work!!!
Timmer is awesome!
All figures are rocking until the 90's.
cool review
Thank you!
Beetlejuice from the Stern show must have been the model for the 25th anniversary Destro.
Badass unfortunately I stopped collecting when this came out ...but still I liked this figure
Good review buddy
Thanks!
Okay so I didn't get ripped off then because the commercial shows the spoiler with the demon and when I bought the demon it just came with just the demon and the driver. And I've often wondered about that
I had him as a kid, I preferred v2 to v1.
Love that Daft Punk shirt.
Oh, and if you're left handed, you would keep the sheath on your right side. You reach across your body to pull the sword out. If the sword was on your right side and you were right handed, you'd be unable to unsheathe your sword without a lot of difficulty.
One story I came across was Battleforce 2000 was meant to be a stand alone set kinda of a timeline set after Cobra with new Joes against a force with Destro as leader I guess it didn't work or worked on well and got shosehorned into the main continuity which would explain why they seem abit odd and don't fit
Damm i regret selling my Joes. I played allot with them. But i also took care of them! I had allot! (been watching this channels for couple of days now). The hook on destro body was prety strong, infact the whole figure/vehecule was strong. The weak point was the sword!
Damm is realy regret! I still remember everything! I did not like destro as child. I wanted version 1! Silver is cooler than gold!
This looks ,more as sabre if you ask me Commander Cobra788 ... Well because most adventure with G.I Joe's are start in 88 start so I likes Iron Grenadier sub team too ...
The Iron Grenadiers were a great addition to the Joe universe. It's just a natural evolution for Destro to gather his own army.
Only Annihilators was not high level like other grenadiers , first he is not Black , gold or even gold , black ,red colors & well these card story is incredible ...
Destro V.2 is a great adversary to both Cobra and the Joes. There is good detailing on the despoiler and is necessary for Destro to scoot around the battlefield quickly. The docking feature with the D.E.A.M.O.N. is a bonus. Budo also had the hook feature with a sword. For me this set is mid-tier. The Iron Grenadiers are a great sub-team in their own right. Destro is not bound by any thing and can develop his arsenal any way he sees fit. The only draw back with the Iron Grenadiers is that Hasbro forgot to include Scrap-iron in the line up. Sure they went futuristic, but that's how you make progress with technology and engineering. A few things. 1. When are you going to do the James Bond/G.I. Joe connection. as in Chuckles is the daniel craig 007 in casino royal, almost the exact same clothing, Wet-suit is the roger moore version in for your eyes only, Tomax/Xamot are in octopussy. okay so the connection is far reaching but a great theory for a special review. 2. I have a Techno-viper, only missing file card, the question is how does one donate a figure for review. I also have a fast draw, only missing file card. both are in great shape. 3. Are you planning on doing a sub-team month, like iron grenadiers, or even the dreaded 90's special groups, like battle corps and DEF. Keep up the great work HCC.
Thank you! There is definitely some James Bond influence in G.I. Joe.
You are welcome to donate to the channel. Some folks have done so. If you want to email me at hoodedcobra.commander788@gmail.com, I can give you instructions. Of course, no one is ever obligated to send anything!
I'm not very good at doing theme months. I've done a couple, but I seem to have a hard time planning blocks of reviews like that. I will definitely do more in the future!
Destro could have a sabre duel with marine dress blues Gung Ho
I have the Destroyer of Destro with the weapons and the details in light brown color. And like the one shown in the video, it did not come with the stickers !!! Wts ??
You forgot to mention that Destro's cape is better than Serpentor's. Anyway, this figure is pretty neat, but the vehicle is somewhere in the middle. Watch out for Gold Plastic Syndrome!
Serpentor's cape is the most frustrating of all capes.
@@HCC788 Technically, it's a sleeveless robe.
I liked the vehicle the same as the figure!!!
I like everything about the deluxe figure except the gold head. Destro's silver head is just too important an icon. Sam Torres put it well, it's 'like Darth Vader getting a makeover.' Or Cobra Commander wearing a snorkel.
He probably isn't left handed but if he were the pistol and sword are correct. The sword needs to be on the right side to draw with the left hand.
Destro could be left handed. Its easier for him to reach across with his left hand then his right to draw his sword. Of course he could also be right handed and shoot and weld a sword in his left. I don't think it was ever explained which hand was his dominant one.
I don't think it was explained, but v1 has a pistol holster on the right side, and he is shown using his pistol with his right hand in the comic book.
But will a modern Destro figure fit in it?
As I buy more and more joes. I start to think of them as pieces of art. Sure, I only have seven but I enjoy displaying them. What do you guys think are Joes art? I'd say almost pop art.
I like to think of them as art. I didn't think of them that was when I was a kid, but I can see it now. If you want to learn more about one of the sculptors of G.I. Joe, search for Bill Merklein here on CZcams.
Well I think you could make Iron Grenadiers month too .. Maybe ??
i think the despoiler make people give spoilers get it . hello from indonesia can you please do the crimson guard . i think the iron grenadier is morelike the german ss
Hello from the United States! I would like to review the Crimson Guard, but I still need to get the variations and file cards. I am working on it!
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Oh hooded cobra commander I forgot why is destroy golden?
They're playing commercials for kids on this channel
A left handed fighter would always wear his sword on the right side. How else would he draw the blade?
Destro in Gi Joe A Real American Hero is the Best version after Revenge of Cobra everything else jumped the shark..
can you do the crimson guard?. greating from indonesia
The missles look like the Russian sagger missile
well, certainly this helped them fly when they jumped the shark
fools gold it's really iron pyrite. hence iron grenadiers. Everyone always says gold. he is the man I. the iron mask.
"Gold" is referring to the color, not the material. I believe the comic book said the mask was Beryllium steel. The newer mask is probably just gilded.
I'm surprised you consider it a top tier figure despite the sword and the unpainted details.
To be honest I like it as it is, but I guess it's more emotional than objective.
A black figure with an elegant design can make me overlook other flaws.
Unpainted details ?? Naaaaa is fine as it is. What is a mess is that the sword can not be unsheathed. But as you say, "I can live with that."
i have this destro....with no sword......
Couldn't he be ambidextrous?
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I hate BF:2000. It deserved its fate IMO. The Iron Grenadiers I like more in concept than in execution.
Battle Force 2000 will definitely get its own spotlight!
BF 2000 suck! Of the soldiers of Destro, the only one that is wonderful is the Iron Grenadier, the others are another crap!
can you review big ben
I will review Big Ben eventually. I don't have the figure complete yet.
and dump the cape. capes are terrible.
Even on Darth Vader?
you got me there. weird. i love the capes on vintage star wars figures but not gi joe... i wonder... i suppose the star wars universe is more strange and therefore more welcoming to strange attire... i'm totally with you standing against the science fiction angle the joes pursued in the 90's
oh by the im 10 . i subcribed when im 9