Talk:Cobra Organization

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[edit] Cobra represented Soviet BLOC in toyline

I removed the following sentence from the second paragraph, in the section "real american hero":

The concept of Cobra was created to give the toyline a continuing antagonist without invoking and insulting any real life nationalities or organizations.

Many, if not all, of the Cobra figures released were labelled as expert in "warsaw Pact" small-arms, while the Joes were labelled expert in "[NATO]]" small-arms. While the cartoon labels Cobra a terrorist organization, the toyline links Cobra to the Societ Bloc.Rag-time4 05:23, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Not so prominent Cobra Characters

Dr. Knox is not a main Cobra character by any stretch of the imagination. Prior to Devil's Due, she was a virtually unknown one-shot comic book-only character. Slice also wasn't a major character, though more worthy of inclusion than Knox. I really question why they are placed amongst Cobra's most noteworthy members.

- Agreed completely - I've deleted them both. I think Zartan, the Dreadnoks and Major Bludd should be moved to the Cobra section as well... I question the need for a "mercenaries" section and would prefer to see something more along the lines of "recurring characters". DPr77 10:47, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

I removed the "and suffers from an eerie hissing speech impediment caused by an injury." from Wild Weasel's entry because it's obvious that the poster misunderstood the "cut his teeth" on the figure's filecard. "Cut hit teeth" is slang for starting out and getting a big break.

Terrorists? "In function, they behave as more of a private military organization than a terrorist organization, as they have a military-style chain of command, distinctive uniforms and common fighting equipment."

- Terrorist organisations often have distinct chains of command. Cobra certainly are terrorists - it is well known that members act normally in society and infiltrate it - especially the Crimson guard. Cobra do have overt presences in terms of Cobra island and the cobra consulate - I think cobra are terrorists - simply the logical progression of a very successful one.

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Tsk... this article is somewhat cartoon-centric. I'll have to dig up my old comics and see what I can contribute. :) - Cobra libre 01:18, 9 Dec 2004 (UTC)

I have a feeling that "Tommy" would be Thomas H. for Storm Shadow. Not sure, though. I never heard "Tommy" anywhere and it sounds silly.

- Actually, having read through those early Marvel issues again, Storm Shadow's real name is in fact introduced as "Tommy" and he is referred to as such throughout. DPr77 08:21, 31 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Baronness?

The link for The Baronness seems to be to something entirely unrelated... --AviDrissman 03:15, 10 October 2005 (UTC)

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[edit] Origins

Dr. Mindbender's origin needs to be put in the proper context. Is that from the comics or cartoon? It certainly doesn't fit with what's on his filecard. DPr77 11:00, 23 December 2006 (UTC)

I just noticed the section of text in question. I can only assume that it is someone's attempt to vandalize the page. I don't keep up on the current comics and am mostly ignorant of Sigma Six but I don't see how any of that stuff is possible. The 1800s? Holy Grail? I shall be removing the nonsensical text. 24.178.211.155 03:09, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Cobra or COBRA

There are a few people that have been editing in other G.I. Joe-related pages the name Cobra to all capitals, COBRA. Putting it in all caps indicate that it's an acronym for something. As far as I know, Cobra is not an acronym and if it is, it should have been indicated in this page long ago. --Destron Commander 02:54, 25 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Propose merge subarticle on troopers with Viper (G.I. Joe)

I think we can just remove the subarticle on Cobra troopers since it is very much covered in Viper (G.I. Joe). --Destron Commander 14:30, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I disagree - a complete overview of the Cobra organization would be incomplete without mentioning the most prominent "army-builders" from the cartoon, comic and toy line. DPr77 08:21, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Cobra and Hydra

I would have to say that Hydra inspired Cobra. Think about it. Same number of syllables, serpentine names, same last two letters, "Hail Hydra!" and "Cobra!". Just change from green to blue for the uniforms.

12:31, 22 July 2006 (UTC)Enda80

[edit] Other Media

I've seen this org. featured in a Godzilla cartoon, in which Godzilla took the place out. Also seen the COBRA uniform in the movie Dodgeball as well. In that episode of Godzilla, the Calico, a science research ship was captured by COBRA Command, who imprisoned the crew, incl. Godzuki, a fat little monster. Godzuki summoned Godzilla, who then destroyed Cobra Island. When the "Joes" got there, they saw GIANT footprints all over the place in the wreckage and all over the island. Martial Law 05:29, 26 September 2006 (UTC)


I've seen this episode too years ago on Cartoon Network. I think G.I. Joe's enemy was inspired by a combination of things:

1. HYDRA from Marvel Comics. 2. Kobra from DC Comics (They were later featured on an episode of Batman Beyond) 3. The Cobra group from the Godzilla cartoon. 24.178.211.155 16:47, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] BAT

Should we put the different kinds of B.A.T. Soldiers from Sigma 6 on the the COBRA Page? The Duke 9:03, 30 September 2006

No!! Put the different kinds of BATs in their own page.--Destron Commander 10:30, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
Agreed - BATS should be mentioned, but to go into that much detail would be inappropriate. DPr77 02:40, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] SVG Symbol

We could use a SVG/PNG symbol. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 87.196.204.85 (talk) 16:37, 21 February 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Blue Shirts

There is the following text in the article, "Also known as "Blueshirts",(They are not called "BlueShirts, It is "BlueSuits")".

It is my understanding that "Blueshirts" is a fan created term that does NOT exist in any official G.I. JOE media. Who is this person to demand that it is not "BlueShirts"? Who cares how a person decides to type it out? I have also never heard anyone use the term "BlueSuits" in reference to the Cobra Officers and Troopers either in all my years of being a fan. I think it should simply read, "Also known as "Blueshirts" and as such am changing it. If someone actually feels that people do refer to them as "BlueSuits" they may re-add it. 24.178.211.155 03:21, 26 July 2007 (UTC)