Belt Buckle Week – Day 1: Cobra Commander (2003)
Is there any more American method of expressing important aspects of one’s beliefs or identity other than through an article of clothing? From t-shirts to kerchiefs to trucker caps, folks from all walks of life seem to use this most non-verbal method of communication from time to time. Belt buckles I think are an under-appreciated way of garnering attention, and so I thought it necessary to expose this via a toy blog. Why not? Welcome, one and all, to the inaugural edition of Belt Buckle Week.
Cobra Commander’s initial relaunch o-ringless figure was filled to the brim with snake motifs. The belt buckle was of course no exception. What else should a megalomaniac use to hold up his britches than the head of the deadly hooded serpent. The t-crotch original was refitted shortly after the first release, and a snazzy black repaint followed suit. The snake got a little more bling with a gold paint job. A very regal effect, I say. It may not originate from a well-known figure, but the Commander’s 2003 buckle sure is an attention grabber.
Belt Buckle Week continues tomorrow with a neat little Easter egg from the 80s. Until then, keep your trousers cinched up.
Best week ever!
Thats a nice belt buckle. I’m suprised at the detail on an item so small
Don’t forget Cross Country and the Fridge…
Cool Idea!
Belt buckle week could probably last close to a month. It’s an interesting spot the sculptors tended to detail.
Agreed1 There’s a lot of ground to cover here. Armadillo’s in particular rocks the house!
You are securing the blog’s excellent rep with this theme. You’re really holding up a high standard in daily gijoe bloggin with this one. You’d never be caught with your pants down when it comes to cool new JAD themes, that’s for sure. Suspend disbelief, JAD readers, and buckle up for some tight writing that Rob makes look cinchy.
I don’t know much about GI Joe, but I do know that accessories make the man!
so true