A GI Joe costume that fans didn’t see in GI Joe Rise of the Cobra, but can expect in sequels of the movie is the Cobra Commander. As ruler of the evil Cobra organization, a ruthless terrorist organization created as the nemesis of the GI Joe Team when the line was relaunched in 1982, Cobra Commander is an iconic figure in the GI Joe world.
Egotistical and paranoid, Cobra Commander spends the majority of his time raging against the corrupt American system that he sees as taking advantage of the little guy. With a background story revolving around family, emotional scars are what fuel his thirst for revenge. However, even with Destro and the Baroness at his side, the Joes always manage to foil his plans.
The original GI Joe outfit for Cobra Commander was a light blue uniform with his signature Battle Helmet. This GI Joe costume would be based on that original outfit worn by Cobra Commander when first introduced in 1982. Costume features a blue jumpsuit with collar and attached belt, black elbow length gloves and matching boot covers. It also includes a blue and white helmet and attached gray mask.
Accessories can really make or break a look. Make sure to top off this GI Joe costume with the Cobra Commander leg holster and toy dagger:
Or if you’re making your own Cobra Commander outfit, pick up the face mask:
Additional items to buy for your outfit include:
- black shoes
The Doctor GI Joe Costume From "GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra" Movie
In the movie, GI Joe Rise of the Cobra, Cobra Commander’s storyline was changed and he was referred to as “The Doctor”. While he still rises to power from emotional scars related to family struggles, The Doctor shows no costume similarities to the original Cobra Commander until the end of the film.
A Doctor-esque GI Joe costume can be done well with a black business suit and The Doctor’s face mask that comes with an attached monocle:
This doctor GI Joe costume can be completed with a simple black suit.
And finally, while Cobra Commander is traditionally a men’s costume, if you’re looking for a daring female GI Joe costume, check out this Cobra costume:
Don’t forget to pick up matching boots:
Interested in the background of this character so you can really carry off this GI Joe costume? Get more information here:
- Cobra Commander on Wikipedia
- Cobra Commander on Joepedia, an external wiki
- Cobra Commander’s page at the YoJoe.com action figure archive
- Comprehensive biography of Cobra Commander (comic book version) at JMM’s GI Joe Comics Home Page.
“Now you know, and knowing is half the battle!”
