One of the most popular GI Joe costumes is the outfit of the character Duke. As a member of the GI Joe team, Duke is a highly trained, special forces officer that defends humanity’s freedom against terrorist organizations in their attempt to rule the world.

In 1982, the GI Joe storyline was relaunched with a complex background story of “good vs. evil” involving an ongoing struggle between the GI Joe Team and the evil Cobra organization, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. As he was not a member of the original GI Joe team, Duke was introduced to the Joes lineup in 1984. He has been considered the main character ever since.

Heavily inspired by what were the current day military activities of the U.S., the original Duke GI Joe costume consisted of a beige shirt with rolled-up sleeves, gold eagle on right chest, green diagonal strap, green belt and pants and brown boots. The latest standard GI Joe costume is much different.

The latest GI Joe costume for Duke is based on the “GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra” movie. The outfit has changed quite a bit since the original GI Joe outfit above. The latest rendition of the GI Joe costume is the “Reactive Impact Armor”, an all black jumpsuit with muscle armor that includes the helmet:

Duke GI Joe Costume Duke Classic Muscle Adult Costume Defeat the forces of COBRA in this G.I. Joe Duke character muscle costume. Costume includes: Jumpsuit with stuffed armor torso and helmet. Available Sizes: Fits adult sizes 42-46 Boots and gloves not included.

Black gloves and black boot covers can be added to complete the look:

GI Joe – Duke Deluxe Adult Gloves Includes one pair of gloves. This is an officially licensed GI Joe The Rise Of Cobra product, ©2009 Hasbro.

Adult G.I. Joe Duke Boot Covers – G.i. Joe Costume AccessoriesAdult GI Joe Duke Boot Covers – These boots were made for walkin’… all over the Cobra Command! Black with metal detailing. One size fits most.

Children can get in on this costume fun and can even get missile launcher arms, too:

GI Joe – Duke Classic Muscle Child Costume Includes a jumpsuit and mask. Does not include shoes. This is an officially-licensed GIJoe ™ costume.

GI Joe – Duke Classic Child Costume Includes a jumpsuit and mask. Does not include boots. This is an Officially Licensed GI Joe™ product.

GI Joe – Duke Deluxe Child Gloves Includes gloves. This is an officially licensed GI Joe ™ product.

GI Joe – Duke Child Boot CoversIncludes boot covers. This is an officially licensed GI Joe ™ product.

GI Joe – Duke Child Missile Launcher Arms Includes gloves. This is an officially licensed GI Joe ™ product.

GI Joe – Candy Cube includes bag. This is an officially licensed GI Joe ™ product.

Interested in the background of this character so you can really carry off this GI Joe costume? Get more information here:

• Duke on Wikipedia
• GI Joe Comics Home Page: Duke
• Duke on Joepedia, an external wiki
• Duke at the Internet Movie Database
• Duke at YoJoe

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