Hooded Cobra Commander was first available as a mail-in offer in 1984. Never released in stores, Hooded Cobra Commander was available mail-order between 1984 and 1990. In 1992 and 1993, he was available as the mystery figure included with the Collector’s Kit. Hooded Cobra Commander was finally discontinued in 1994 when the entire G.I.Joe line was discontinued.
Absolute power! Total control of the world… it’s people, wealth and resources. That’s the objective of Cobra Commander. This fanatical leader rules with an iron fist. He demands total loyalty and allegiance. His main battle plan, for world control, relies on revolution and chaos. He personally led uprisings in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and other trouble spots. Responsible for kidnapping scientists, businessmen and military leaders. Then forcing them to reveal their top secrets.
“Cobra Commander is hatred and evil personified. Corrupt. A man without scruples. Probably the most dangerous man alive!”