When the Python Patrol faction of G.I.Joe was introduced in 1989, I was obsessed. It was such a fun way to re-introduce the classic Cobra villains and vehicles in thematic style that actually elevated the snake-themed organization. (The only thing I didn't love about it was that the logo plastered over all the vehicles said "Python Patrol" with a cheesy sticker instead of letting the uniformed decos and maybe a simple python symbol speak for themselves). The Python Patrol appeared in the toyline, cartoon, and comics nearly simultaneously, but I actually think the thing that captured my imagination the most were the short animated sequences in the toy commercials. You should check them out on YouTube. Of course, despite Baroness' crucial role in the creation of the Python Patrol, she never actually donned a scaled electronic-evading costume like so many others. Similar to the Tiger Force Scarlett, Super7 has given us another great "What If" figure. Let's check out Baroness below!
Another reason I like this figure is because it reminds me of the cancelled 1995 Baroness. I always thought the criss-cross pattern adorning her outfit looked like the Python Patrol design.
Click on the picture to go to the YoJoe page about this prototype.
Time for some Group and Comparison Pics!
Here is Python Patrol Baroness with her wave-mate, Tiger Force Scarlett.
And here are the ReAction Baroness figures so far: Glow Patrol Baroness (2022), Baroness V2 (2022), Sunbow Baroness (2021), Python Patrol (2024), and DIC Baroness (2024).
Cheers!
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