After posting on GI Joe's arch-villain Cobra Commander this week, we thought why not extend the Joe love to Thursday and post on the villain that came out of nowhere to leapfrog Cobra Commander on the Cobra food chain... Cobra's Emperor, Serpentor!
Serpentor was one of the key additions to the second season of the GI Joe cartoon, and back in the '80s, every boy (and some girls!) wanted Serpentor and his chariot in their ever-growing collection of Joes (including us).
Here are some not-to-be-missed Serpentor collectibles...
GI Joe #49 by Marvel Comics (1986)
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| GI Joe #49 by Marvel Comics |
The issue that introduced us to the evil emperor, a key book in the run. You can get one on eBay for the low price of around $5 or less.
25th Anniversary Serpentor figure by Hasbro (2007)
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| 25th Anniversary Serpentor figure by Hasbro |
Hasbro did it right when they released the 25th anniversary Joe set of figures and pulled out some nostalgia magic in the packaging. Serpentor is extra desirable due to the fact the original release was boxed with the chariot and not on the card as so many other Joes. Here Hasbro gave you the chance at a more traditionally carded Serpentor. The better news? It goes for less than $20 on eBay these days.
Serpentor mini bust by Palisades (2004)
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| Serpentor mini bust by Palisades |
Palisades Toys did a great group of mini busts and some statues of the Joes a while back. Serpentor was an exclusive, limited to 300 pieces, and is the most expensive and hardest to track down of the busts. Goes for about $150 when you can find one.
Serpentor and Air Chariot figure set by Hasbro (1986)
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| Serpentor and Air Chariot figure set by Hasbro |
The original release of the Cobra Emperor. A sealed box Serpentor is hard to come by, but do show up on eBay occasionally for around $250.
We'll be off tomorrow, but swing on back Monday for more from the CollecTwins!
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