HCC788 - 1991 CRIMSON GUARD IMMORTAL - Cobra Convergence V G.I. joe toy review!

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  • @ianbrewster8934
    @ianbrewster8934 4 роки тому +14

    I had read somewhere that the reason why the Persian Immortals we're given that name was because their numbers were always the same. And they wore armour to make them indistinguishable from each other. If any of their number died in combat they were immediately replaced. Giving them the impression that they were immortal. Their numbers never diminished or changed. So to the public these men were the immortal servants of the king. I don't know if there's any truth to that story but it's a cool story nonetheless. It would also make sense with the crimson guard having plastic surgery to disguise their numbers and their identities.

    • @paulah6143
      @paulah6143 4 роки тому +2

      I have hear this same thing

  • @jasonkerest2517
    @jasonkerest2517 4 роки тому +4

    You had me going there. I almost had a tear come to my eye thinking Kevin had passed away. Curse you HCC788!

  • @Michael_Johnson_5446
    @Michael_Johnson_5446 4 роки тому +5

    I was worried at the start there. So pleased Kevin is okay!

  • @MiKeMiDNiTe-77
    @MiKeMiDNiTe-77 4 роки тому +2

    The GGI is basically an update on the basic CG as other characters that got updates in 91 including Dusty, Grunt, Snake Eyes, Cobra Commander Snow Serpent, Sci fi, Mercer Hawk, BAT, Low light and Snow Serpent

  • @cryptomnesiac
    @cryptomnesiac 4 роки тому +7

    I always found this figure to be pretty cool, kinda sleek design. He always struck me as a shock troop or commando. Crimson Guard on steroids.

  • @mattbarnes3467
    @mattbarnes3467 4 роки тому +1

    G.I. Joe need time - we can all speculate, My guess is, since Hama was writing the cards, we get our clue with absolute fanaticism to Cobra Commander. In the comics, some of Cobra's upper echelon were always plotting against Cobra Commander. I think this meant Cobra Commander didn't need to worry about these guys having more allegiance to Tomax and Xamot than himself. If i recall, the Crimson Gaurd was on the Commander's side during the Cobra Civil War, but he would also be paranoid or maybe cagey enough to realize they could change allegiance as Mindbender and Firefly had, or even break out on their own as Destro with his Iron Grenadiers. It might not have gotten fleshed out enough as Hama used these cards as rough character background for use in the comics. But, maybe we're all wrong, and will sadly, most likely never know. I Love these little trips back to childhood. Keep up the good work!

  • @Alverant
    @Alverant 4 роки тому +5

    I remember reading somewhere that the Persian Immortals had a high mortality rate, but since they had the same uniform and face masks, it gave the illusion they were immortal because dead ones were replaced by identical live soldiers.

    • @kdisley
      @kdisley 4 роки тому +2

      Much like the identical-looking Freds...

  • @shane3674
    @shane3674 4 роки тому +11

    Dude you had me for a second 😆 I miss Kevin.

  • @scorchedearthvideos4440
    @scorchedearthvideos4440 4 роки тому +4

    Jason Packard is a real CGI. Accountant that pumps iron.

    • @AroundTheSouth327
      @AroundTheSouth327 4 роки тому +1

      What's going on in here fellas? 😆

    • @CGJ7755
      @CGJ7755 4 роки тому +2

      Insurance professional, but thanks big guy. Im the only man on Earth that wears the outfit as of right now...

  • @OfficialEricElemen
    @OfficialEricElemen 4 роки тому +1

    I had this figure as a kid....loved it

  • @kdisley
    @kdisley 4 роки тому +2

    To be honest, if I'd still been buying Joes in 1991 and had the pocket money to army-build (I could only afford a single CG figure in the '80s) I would probably have treated the Immortal as more of a special-weapons trooper in a CG unit rather than an elite; I'd have maybe one in a 5-man squad and use them in a heavy gunner role. The design of the uniform even bears that out - it makes sense that the guy with the big heavy artillery strapped to both arms, the extra missiles on his back and the large-caliber ammo belt hanging off his leg would probably be a lot less agile, and would therefore need heavier armor since he'd be unable to drop prone or dive for cover.
    It doesn't seem like a higher-rank uniform to me so much as a mission-specialist outfit, with a heavy rigid chestplate worn over the standard CG uniform (which I always saw as fabric, even though it likely had protective layers beneath) and perhaps a redesigned helmet to accommodate targeting aids for the missiles and for a little extra protection. Also, he has those canister grenades on his left leg, which might well be gas grenades such as smoke or tear-gas to cover advances and retreats.
    Basically, the squad forms up around this guy as they advance slowly at his pace, the smoke grenades are thrown to cover an assault, then the rest of the more-agile lightly-armored CGs break away into cover while the Immortal stands his ground with superior armor firing hi-ex and large-caliber covering fire as the rest of the team advances to take objectives or eliminate targets. This seems like the most logical tactical use for a missile-toting, machinegun-spraying, heavily-armored trooper - heavy fire support for faster and more versatile squad members. The smoke and hardened armor makes up for him being left exposed while his squadmates are advancing in cover and taking aimed shots rather than firing indiscriminately.
    The idea of having more than one (or perhaps two in a larger team) of these guys seems like a misuse of their equipment to me... having five or six of these Immortals walking slowly in tight formation as a single unit is just presenting more vulnerable targets with no lighter troops to run interference and draw fire. No amount of beefed-up body armor is going to counter concentrated fire aimed solely at the soldiers who can't easily get into cover because they're weighed down with such a heavy loadout. All that gets you is a lot of dead CGs, which is a waste of all that elite training as well as several sets of advanced weapons systems. Maybe that's what's meant by "Immortal" - without lighter CG troops as backup, they don't last long on this mortal coil...
    I know I'm overthinking what's basically a toyline designed for kids who like big guns, but my adult brain just looks at a guy carrying three missile tubes, a heavy-caliber machine gun and a bulky chestplate and sees an easy target that can't get out of the way, and a liability if used incorrectly.

    • @CGJ7755
      @CGJ7755 4 роки тому

      You did a great job explaining the squad tactics. The crimson guard immortal titanium SNAKE-BELLY armor was lightweight and could withstand 7.62 nato rounds, but of course concentrated fire can defeat any armor. I showcased some elements of that here, but stayed in front (as I was the one who funded the photoshoot HAHA)
      ua-cam.com/video/c4ubKbWdbLQ/v-deo.html

  • @slavinben4484
    @slavinben4484 4 роки тому +4

    There was a crimson guard immortal that was released with a cobra C.A.T from the joe vs cobra line

    • @asm42
      @asm42 4 роки тому

      also not very crimson...i wanted more of him

    • @CGJ7755
      @CGJ7755 4 роки тому

      @@asm42 yeah the mask had some red, but the rest was a blue-grey drab color.

  • @lo1bo2
    @lo1bo2 4 роки тому +5

    I can almost hear Dr. Mindbender laughing at you after the missile bounced off.

  • @JoeMotionVideos82
    @JoeMotionVideos82 4 роки тому +7

    Kevin was a very pleasant surprise. This is a very entertaining video.

  • @YoJoeBanjo
    @YoJoeBanjo 4 роки тому

    Highlander quote at the end was priceless. Your humor continues to shine through even these dark times. Dang, I'm so happy that Cobra Convergence is a thing.

  • @beach7694
    @beach7694 4 роки тому +2

    #CobraConvergenceV.
    Good to see Kevin! Another great review hoodie coco. This is going to be a great month!

  • @pedroalmeida3474
    @pedroalmeida3474 4 роки тому

    I love these G.I. Joe community crossover videos!

  • @christopherlacher3544
    @christopherlacher3544 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks HCC788 another great video

  • @thebackwoodsboysgarage9144
    @thebackwoodsboysgarage9144 4 роки тому +2

    5:15 he put 1193 instead of 1993

  • @satior420
    @satior420 4 роки тому +1

    100% Immortal!
    A great review to see again!
    #cobraconvergencev

  • @alfonsogarcia8601
    @alfonsogarcia8601 4 роки тому

    Thanks to this video I bought myself a crimson Guardian mortal. Thanks for the review

  • @ringleader61
    @ringleader61 4 роки тому +1

    to my understanding, The regular CG's were the foot soldiers in the ranks. The Immortals were the equivalent of Majors or colonials. The Commanders were the Generals that served directly under the twins and worked as field commanders for major operations.

    • @CGJ7755
      @CGJ7755 4 роки тому +1

      Regular CGs were more of clandestine agents that only saw combat under particular circumstances. CGIs were more combat ready, armored and well equipped, but met the same educational and firearm training requirements. Crimson Guard Commanders were CGs and CGIs who were promoted as Tomax and Xamot were sparsely seen after the Benzheen campaign and they needed officers to lead and support operations.

    • @ringleader61
      @ringleader61 4 роки тому

      @@CGJ7755 possible. it would be nice if they would be more detailed about the cobra ranks.

  • @johnramey333
    @johnramey333 4 роки тому

    The Highlanders quote was perfect. Lol

  • @TheOG_DC4L
    @TheOG_DC4L 4 роки тому +1

    I think they are the elite CG.

  • @patrickstewart8618
    @patrickstewart8618 4 роки тому

    Great review. Back in 91, I had the impel trading card prior to finding the figure. So I was surprised at a slight difference between the bio on the Impel card and the one on the package. Impel starts "The Crimson Guard Immortal is made up of well known dignitaries and diplomats from around the world." That seems to indicate that they are officials of higher importance than local politicians and lawyers. But then the same card also mentions suing and auditing.

  • @skabcat242
    @skabcat242 4 роки тому +1

    For a 90s cobra figure, he seemed very pratical.

  • @impossiblepie
    @impossiblepie 4 роки тому

    Great start to CCV!

  • @richardbenson1161
    @richardbenson1161 4 роки тому

    I always assumed the CGI were simply the regular CGs suited up for combat or other higher-risk missions. The regular CG uniform was for ceremonial use and typical guard duty, whereas the CGI uniform was meant for combat and field use.

  • @Toybountyhunter1974
    @Toybountyhunter1974 4 роки тому

    Love this fig. Always considered this fig to be the Crimson Guard commander instead of what was actually called the CC commander. #CobraConvergenceV

  • @GForceTG
    @GForceTG 4 роки тому

    I kind of see the Crimson Guard Immortals (or CGIs/Siegie Eyes) as a more combat-dedicated Siegie. I could see a pair or two of CGIs flanking Battle-Armored Cobra Commander while in a heavy combat situation.

  • @rtd1409
    @rtd1409 4 роки тому

    Was a fun figure to get but one of the first broken crotch figures I even had to repair. Seems this was a year of brittle plastic as Red Star also suffered the same. I actually got 2 Red Star's and gave one of the AK-47's to this CG!

  • @bjscorpio4041
    @bjscorpio4041 4 роки тому +1

    I forgot all about this figure, I have it in a box somewhere.

  • @tonyjackson4078
    @tonyjackson4078 2 роки тому

    The Immortal ranks were high ranking businessmen, minor royalty, or adventurous celebrities who were "weekend warriors". They maintained anonymity and were suited up with heavy armor and heavy weapons.
    In exchange to go on kill sprees with no consequences they'd help fund Cobra.
    I'd say the "Immortal" name is semi derogatory in the ranks as these wealthy, untrained, bloodthirsty thrillkillers were given high end armor and weapons to "insure" their safety.

  • @tonyjackson4078
    @tonyjackson4078 4 роки тому

    I think on the back of that Impel card they allude the Immortals are established high ranking dignitaries, politicians, and businessmen. No Fred series. Basically very powerful men loyal to CC, who in return gives them more advanced armor and weapons than normal CGs.

  • @Shockwave-ob2tx
    @Shockwave-ob2tx 4 роки тому +1

    I wonder if the black shoulder piece could be epaulets; and could the Immortal part be literal? A Dr. Mindbender experiment to literally make these particular guardsmen immortal perhaps? Just an idea

  • @glennrobbins2372
    @glennrobbins2372 4 роки тому

    Glad to see Kevin is ok. My son had the CG Immortal and the Python Patrol one, although his chest was broken. The Immortal was part of what my son called his urban assault team. They were any figure that was red, light blue or light gray. The python patrol one was customized with another figure that was almost the same color.

  • @jordel2010
    @jordel2010 4 роки тому

    Never owned this one back in the day and never met anybody who has, but it sure reminded me of one figure I did own that also had a weapon with finger-flicking fire missile gimmick. Interesting to find out there were more figures with that feature.

  • @rookking78
    @rookking78 4 роки тому

    I just recently bought two funskool crimson guard immortal figures #hailcobraaaa

  • @bigmclargehuge4767
    @bigmclargehuge4767 4 роки тому

    Dang, Hoodie--that intro!!! Glad Kevin is okay!

  • @joncellini
    @joncellini 4 роки тому

    Nice Highlander reference at the end 👍🏻

  • @MCDJACDC
    @MCDJACDC 4 роки тому

    Kevin!! Rock on Brother!! Great review HCC788!!

  • @robertlogan5354
    @robertlogan5354 3 роки тому

    I always pictured the immortals as the core of coco's honor guard when he decides to take to the battlefield.
    And the right-hand missile/gun combo would have been missile enough. I can picture him with a tricked-out smg in his left hand...

  • @CGJ7755
    @CGJ7755 4 роки тому +2

    In the comic continuity, crimson guard immortals were recruited as combat ready crimson guards to bolster the ranks, and in the dic series, crimson guard immortals were meant as the new generation of tougher crimson guards, essentially a ver 2, take NOTE: in the cartoon they were simply referred to as CRIMSON GUARDS and CRIMSON GUARDSMAN.

  • @danielphillipsmusic9145
    @danielphillipsmusic9145 4 роки тому

    The CGs seemed to get less cool as they went. Must be budget cuts at ARBCO. The original CGs are timeless! At least all that paper football played in studyhalls will be great strength training for the finger flick missle system. #CobraConvergenceV

  • @yorktownjoe
    @yorktownjoe 4 роки тому

    Great review collaboration. Glad to hear Kevin is doing well! I always wondered if these guys should have been gunners for HISS tank or Rattlers. But simply extra armored CG's works too.

    • @CGJ7755
      @CGJ7755 4 роки тому +1

      In the comic they served as CCs personal bodyguards, in the DiC series they were cobra vehicle operators, and elite infantry troopers.

  • @kleeklee4572
    @kleeklee4572 4 роки тому

    Dude, you just taught me what 5th column is.

  • @Tobysgmc
    @Tobysgmc 4 роки тому +2

    Hoodie Coco this is my entertainment this is everybody's entertainment there is no movies at the theater

  • @Cavillier1970
    @Cavillier1970 4 роки тому

    I'm wondering if this figure should have been marketed as a CG sub-commander say directly under the Twins.

  • @franciscoriveroCobraCommander
    @franciscoriveroCobraCommander 3 роки тому +1

    I ❤️💓 theses figures. Is one of my favorites . I have a Lot.

  • @Tobysgmc
    @Tobysgmc 4 роки тому +2

    Cobra

  • @Deadduck2pt0
    @Deadduck2pt0 4 роки тому

    I think the "immortal" moniker is because they appear to be armored tanks. Where as the other CGs all act as body guards and secret service, these guys are walking out in body armor and heavy weapon platforms. He could very well of come with a gatling gun. They are immortal because the armor takes all the enemy's fire, and they still stand and secure the exit for high ranking Cobras or objectives.

    • @CGJ7755
      @CGJ7755 4 роки тому

      It hasnt been talked about in detail yet, what we do know is the "immortal" was added at the last moment, he was originally going to just be called "Crimson Guard" per the 1991 catalog and cardbacks... it could be a combination of the two (both very heavily armored and also a unit that always has a replacement and thus the group remains "immortal")

  • @magnuslauglo5356
    @magnuslauglo5356 4 роки тому

    You know, I like the finger flick missiles. Far smaller and more realistically scaled than the spring loaded ones. And depending on how hard you can flick them, they might have better range too?

  • @_The_Worst_
    @_The_Worst_ 3 роки тому +1

    😮...Flicking missiles like a madman❗❗❗

  • @Hurricanelive
    @Hurricanelive Рік тому

    This was my first serious troop builder.

  • @NemesisEnforcerYT
    @NemesisEnforcerYT 4 роки тому +1

    Mom from Home Alone "Kevin!"

  • @TheGreatDayne1983
    @TheGreatDayne1983 4 роки тому

    I see the regular CG as dress Uniform and the Immortals as the Actual Combat battle unify
    Plus they have anti armor weapons as well as a machine gun, so they would be more effective against more types of enemies

    • @CGJ7755
      @CGJ7755 4 роки тому

      This is true. All Crimson Guard Immortals have a riding jacket and trousers to wear for formal events and parades. The armor they wear is titanium composite and code named "SNAKE-BELLY."

  • @Maxibon2007
    @Maxibon2007 4 роки тому

    Baron Ironblood needed to copyright his Red Shadows uniforms

  • @BrianB77
    @BrianB77 4 роки тому +1

    Kevin!!!

  • @ucitymetalhead
    @ucitymetalhead 4 роки тому

    I remember buying the fun skool version

  • @christingey5281
    @christingey5281 4 роки тому

    There can be only one!

  • @viper2693
    @viper2693 4 роки тому

    That bait and switch about Formbx257 is like Hasbro with Target release dates.

  • @ramirogarcia4172
    @ramirogarcia4172 4 роки тому +1

    Hey ran in to the same problems as you looking for G.i.joe classified. One Target employee told they do have them but they're on hold for someone who is going to buy the whole case. & also that they have more in the back but the release date for those is August 14. So DISAPPOINTED 😞

    • @iamnostalgic9567
      @iamnostalgic9567 4 роки тому +3

      Holding a single case for a customer should be against company policy.

  • @jeffphillips1832
    @jeffphillips1832 3 роки тому +1

    There is no technology in flicking something with your finger.

  • @raypaz2947
    @raypaz2947 Рік тому

    Pretty awesome figure

  • @crazyksyn8787
    @crazyksyn8787 4 роки тому

    Prefer an assault rifle? To each their own he looks badass and is quite the adversary to v2 rock n roll.

  • @blissex
    @blissex 4 роки тому

    Cobra Convergence V........COBRA!!!!!!

  • @brianmather4048
    @brianmather4048 2 роки тому

    Hi, Pete heavier Armor makes scence having missle launchers ( like Major Bludd's arm .. ) I've seen CG Immortal in the drives turrets of the Sear's Crimson Guard verion of the Mobat for most collector .. like wise Ninja force nightcreepers in a purple Stun.. one other change is a lack of Boot spurs on the first CG's

  • @deadsweetheart1
    @deadsweetheart1 4 роки тому

    I consider him a heavy weapons guy due to armaments and armor which is only on the front so no retreating

  • @gothamgoon4237
    @gothamgoon4237 4 роки тому

    As far as i know companion is a greek word. Alexander the Great's personal cavalry were called the companion cavalry. I doubt he would have taken that name from the Persians being they were mortal enemies at the time. By the way, I have this figure. He's sitting with a bunch of other GI Joe toys and other toys from my childhood in a plastic tub. I even remember the back card for the figure you showed. I assume his weapons are lying amongst all the other toys somewhere.

  • @demgutts
    @demgutts 4 роки тому

    Every time I see this figure I think about the snoopy snow cone machine because of snoopy's red hat looking similar

  • @balddanny
    @balddanny 4 роки тому

    You had me worried there that we actually lost Kevin. I miss FORMBX257's posts.

  • @steelbrigadekory
    @steelbrigadekory 4 роки тому

    Kevin IS Immortal

  • @tycondrius23
    @tycondrius23 4 роки тому

    great review but I didn't see a media appearance slot ? if I recall they did turn up in that uniform as background characters in the DIC animated series dunno if they ever where in comics in those uniforms ? . I always loved this design I always see him as a more heavy weapons trooper then officer .I have heard of that head change with the Rock viper but never seen one in reality !
    I know you don't cover them on your channel but there is a Funskool version too where they did change up the weapons colours .but the red is a darker maroon for the uniform which I also dig . oh also hoping to see that crimson Guard commander review as no-one has reviewed that figure as far as I can see

  • @jimvanderpoel4467
    @jimvanderpoel4467 4 роки тому

    Damn was wondering were Kevin was

  • @excillon
    @excillon 4 роки тому

    Kevin's the man!!!!! (No offense)

  • @joejupiter4138
    @joejupiter4138 4 роки тому

    Going bottom-to-top instead of top-to-bottom with the articulation section? I'm so confused! I don't know where I am anymore!

  • @blissex
    @blissex 4 роки тому +1

    Great review, I had this figure when growing up, too bad you forgot to mentioned that figure was in the dic series, don't know if they were in the comics, now here is a weird thought to me does the crimson guard immortal look like the sentry robots from the movie the black hole, even the way the weapons look like from the black hole movie, leave a comment if you agree or disagree

    • @CGJ7755
      @CGJ7755 4 роки тому

      Brandon Knight they made one appearance in the comics as CCs bodyguard. I elaborated on that a little bit above

    • @CGJ7755
      @CGJ7755 4 роки тому

      @Mad Mark I just took a look at the Sentry Bot from "black hole" and I have to disagree... not only does the CGI look much better, I cant seem to find any inspiration in him... the helmet of the robot seems to have that "samurai" neck cover for the back, slightly, but thats about it. The armor is entirely different. The CGI looks like a well outfitted battlefield assault trooper with a jumpsuit, webgear, and the iconic armor which is segmented and meant to look "serpent-like", which is why its called "snake-belly" armor. Thanks for bringing to my attention, Ive never even heard of disney's blackhole!

  • @AASLT405
    @AASLT405 10 місяців тому

    Plz review the ROCK VIPER!

  • @k-dawgbroadcasting5444
    @k-dawgbroadcasting5444 4 роки тому

    Dumb comment of the video: HCC can mix it up! Going backwards on the articulation to keep us all on our toes lol

  • @joshuafranks1209
    @joshuafranks1209 4 роки тому

    #cobraconvergenceV

  • @unionpacific8332
    @unionpacific8332 4 роки тому

    #CobraConvergenceV

  • @WWJD85
    @WWJD85 4 роки тому

    No toy master?

  • @cgunn2475
    @cgunn2475 4 роки тому

    #cobraconvergencev

  • @jonathanulrich4905
    @jonathanulrich4905 4 роки тому

    Anyone every switch Immortals head with the 1985 one? I don’t have a immortal or I would

  • @despawn7663
    @despawn7663 4 роки тому +1

    Fooled again by premiers on a mobile device

  • @anthonysabularse8562
    @anthonysabularse8562 4 роки тому +1

    Hello.
    Is Retroblasting joining Cobra Convergence this year?
    :)

  • @johnjohn-bh4cu
    @johnjohn-bh4cu 4 роки тому

    That's just fucked up to play like someone is dead

  • @thetvbaby83
    @thetvbaby83 4 роки тому

    I love your vids, but they are to long. If you got to the point without blah blah blah, you would get much more.

  • @Jithero
    @Jithero 4 роки тому

    #CobraConvergenceV

  • @Battle_Corps_Wild_Bill
    @Battle_Corps_Wild_Bill 4 роки тому

    #cobraconvergencev

  • @dekuLink05
    @dekuLink05 4 роки тому

    #CobraConvergenceV