Wishlist: IDW G.I. JOE FIGURES

Veteran writer Chuck Dixon has been in charge, or at least played a significant part of current G.I. Joe mythology for several years, since the license was taken over by IDW. Since that time, he's crafted a very intricate tale that rebooted the early origins of Joe. Some fans complained that the stories were a bit too decompressed and slow going (it took a few issues in for Joe to even realize the existence of Cobra). As the series wound down post Cobra Command, however, it seems that Dixon and company were playing the long game, making an epic Joe story that had consequences, not just recurring themes and motifs.

To that end, he introduced many new characters that would be cool to have in toy form. Rather than get yet another version of the same character, Hasbro or another group (G.I. Joe Collector's Club Figure Subscription Service - whew!) would do well to create some of these interesting characters.

Cobra Trooper - Many Cobra troopers have been made, so do we really need another one? Not really, but the motorcycle mask-like design makes for an interesting wrinkle, and how can you not want a fig opf the guy that almost fought Snake-Eyes to a standstill?

Dial Tone - Many fans were disappointed at the sex-change revision of IDW's Dial-Tone, but as several years have gone by, like most changes, people have gotten used to it. Plus, it would be nice to have another female figure.

The ROC seven-pack version left a lot to be desired, since it was just a shoddy Helix repaint, so a new figure, perhaps with added computer accessories, would be nice.

Urso - Like the Cobra Trooper, there are a few big, armored bad guys in the Cobra figure ranks (or maybe not as many as I think). So, another "heavy" would also be a good addition.

Cobra Submarine Captain - Kind of snively and cowardly, he didn't make much of an impression in his brief appearance, but the design is pretty interesting - thin, old, with the uniform and hat.

Bildocker - The Joes' scrounger for resources when the government cuts their funding. Pretty amusing personality, with a heavy-set frame. Not all figures need to be muscular, manly men right?

Badass Dreadnok - Speaking of manly bad-ass though, this unnamed(?) guy made quite the impression when he blasted a bunch of Arishikage ninjas in the "Target: Snake-Eyes" story arc.

This guy appeared in a later(?) issue, and only made an appearance for two panels before coming to an end.

Brainstorm - Another computer geek, before Mainframe made his appearance as the Joes' go-to techie. He would probably make a dull figure in his regular uniform, but put him in the outfit he wore in his first appearance, and it would be more interesting. Pack it in with a "camera drone" and it would be cool.

Coil Trooper - With the Cobra no longer associated with the Arishikage for contracts and other missions, Serpentor volunteers his worshippers as Cobra's new hit squad.

Savane - Female bad girl figure? Kind of like a neo-Baroness.

Krake - Not making much of an impression, just a new Cobra heavy, but the creators gave him a slow-rollout to become a brutally efficient killer. This would serve him well in Cobra Civil War, when he finally took the reigns...

As the new Cobra Commander.