Are you an original Destro fan or Iron Grenadiers Destro fan? I find there are elements of both that I enjoy, be it action figure or comic portrayal. The 25th anniversary series focused on this particular mold several times, and the comic interpretation got quite a lot of exposure in just a couple of years.
While the other repaints of this figure had their interesting points, I prefer this straightforward take on the vintage figure. There’s something starkly intimidating about the black red and gold. It’s a highly ceremonial look, but I’m sure that was the man’s point. If you were expecting Destro to go for a subdued ensemble, think again. After all, this is the guy who made a turtleneck stylish in the early 2000s series. And don’t forget his contribution to the history of big-ass medallions. He’s not just a clothes horse; he’s the whole dang stable.
By KansasBrawler I’ve always been a fan of the Iron Grenadiers Destro look. It’s regal yet combat ready at the same time. So when I learned that one of Hasbro’s comic packs was going to be an Iron Grenadiers Destro and an Iron Grenadier, I was pretty happy. Yes, I’d…
By KansasBrawler I’ve talked about how Destro is my favorite Joe villain on this blog before. All of his figures have been very well-designed and he’s always had an aura of menace to him that you just never saw from Cobra Commander. Personally, I think that it’s because while Destro…
By KansasBrawler While I’ve always loved Destro, I never felt the need to track down the original Destro. I thought the 1988 Iron Grenadiers version was perfect. However, it does make sense that when Hasbro started the 25th Anniversary line, they gave us the original Destro first. It’s an iconic…
Iron Grenadier Destro was a big favorite of mine as a kid (as were the IGs as a whole), so I am very partial to this design. My brother had the original, so this look is “my” Destro. The half cape and the ceremonial sword are very sharp.
I do not have the 25th version, but I still have my original piloting his Despoiler.
I like the silver chromed repaint. It’s interesting to see this costume with Destro’s original colour-scheme.
Also, LOL at “the whole dang stable.”
Iron Grenadier Destro was a big favorite of mine as a kid (as were the IGs as a whole), so I am very partial to this design. My brother had the original, so this look is “my” Destro. The half cape and the ceremonial sword are very sharp.
I do not have the 25th version, but I still have my original piloting his Despoiler.