I got to thinking last night while I wasn't able to fall asleep that I could do with some high ranking Cobra officers. I was thinking like a general or two to hang around with CC. The thing I was wondering was what sort of color scheme would a Cobra general's uniform have and also if I should just go with something simple and accessible like a Dovchenko from IJ and just repaint him, or try cobbling one together from 25th Joe parts? If I were to go the Joe route, whose parts would look best for that sort of figure?

IG Destro would make a great base. As far as colors, can't go wrong with blue, black and gold.

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the only problem with that is that Destro figure is damn near impossible to find here. I've only seen the comic pack version and I'm keeping him as-is. Plus its a little too easily identifiable as Destro/IG. I want to keep the look somewhat geared more in the realm of the semi-plausible military look that the early Cobras had. That way he'd blend in decently with the troops I've got now. Though, I will keep that Destro in mind if I make a more "eccentric" officer further down the line.

If you're wanting a battlefield type then I'd go with the Trooper legs and arms on a Duke torso.

For a more dressy general try the Crimson Guard torso and arms with Cobra Commander legs.

Or a mix of the two with CG torso and arms with Trooper legs. Actually that's a pretty cool idea right there I think.

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I copied the generic cobra leader from NFC< just switching a head to the abundant CC figures.

You could add a cape, a sword, or whatever.

Heck, the CC figures outnumber troopers in my collection, lol.

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excellent suggestions, guys. I'll certainly have to put some of those to use once I get my hands on some extra CGs/Troopers. In the meantime, I thought I'd try my hand at my first idea of using Dovchenko. Let me say, I HATE trying to mod t-crotches to ball joints, but I pulled it off. This also used my very last ball-n-socket waist joint, so I won't be able to do these anymore after this. I also love that those Baron Fel boots look almost exactly like the Vipers' boots. Lemme know how you think he's coming.

That looks pretty damned cool. I can't even imagine the work in changing the socket type or even just opening up an IJ figure.

I wonder what he would look like in a german grey colour.

Looking good! Can't wait to see the final product!

I also use the CC bodies for some of my "Generals"

Total LBC: http://www.joecustoms.com/customs/custo ... re&id=7784

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Marasai, i have an IG Destro in my for sale list.

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