Agent Courtney “Cover Girl” Krieger (2006)
Despite being a relatively popular character and making frequent comic appearances, Cover Girl only received two figures (23 years apart) in the course of the GI Joe non-movie lines. I’d rather not mention the straight up fugly movie version.
Released as part of a fans’ choice comic pack that also included Devil’s Due versions of Spirit and Serpentor clone Hannibal, Cover Girl was a welcome addition to the Joe ranks. Coming at the end of the “new sculpt” era, the figure incorporates new construction that would later see use in the 25th anniverssary line and continue through to the current lines. Because of this, the figure actually works quite well alongside the later modern figures, more so than other 2002-2006 releases. Modeling a female face has always been a hit-or-miss affair throughout the history of the Joe line. The sculpt here is rather plain, and doesn’t convey the stunning beauty that gave Cover Girl her namesake.
The separately molded and removable jacket was not quite the improvement of the 2th anniversary and modern line’s webgear, but was certainly a step in the right direction for Joe figure design. The untucked shirt under the jacket is the most unique aspect of the sculpt, as I can’t recall seeing this effect on a Joe figure before.
The 1983 version didn’t do Cover Girl’s looks any favors either. A shame too, since she’s my favorite of the female Joes. I think this has become one of the priciest figures from the new sculpt era due to there being only 2 versions of a highly popular character. I had that three pack with Spirit and Hannibal but foolishly sold it off. Still kicking myself for doing so. It’s not likely that the second movie will include her, so we might yet be seeing Courtney turn up in the near future.
Decent figure. The head was re used this year for Sparta (Cover Girl in Brasil). I’d like to see a real ultra sexy action figure of Cover girl in the future…
A figure that I regret passing on. Maybe next year at Joelanta.
This is one of those figures I’ve tried to get my hands on, but it always seems just out of reach. I like her as a character, and I’m all for adding female Joe’s to the team. Someday…someday
My friends…
Cover Girl version 3:
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Sure enough, the third comic version is a club exclusive but at least she’ll be out there now. Looks like a winner from here.
One of my FAVORITES!!!!