DR. MINDBENDER (v1)
MASTER OF MIND CONTROL
Year: 1986
Series: Five
Dr. Mindbender was first released as part of the fifth series (1986). He was also available in 1987 and was discontinued in 1988.
The name "Dr. Mindbender" may have been a last minute addition. At certain early times in G.I.Joe mythos, he was referred to as "Dr. Brainwave" (in Marvel Comics G.I.Joe #44) and also as "The Interrogator" (on the filecard of Serpentor).
Figure Views
Accessories
Dr. Mindbender came with a white handgun, a silver prod, a black power generator, a black cape (with a painted silver Cobra logo), and a black hose.
Packaging Information
Filecard Information
Variations
There are two types of Dr. Mindbender's cape. One has a Cobra sigil as a patch - the other is an iron-on transfer.
Body Construction
The thighs (or upper legs) of Dr. Mindbender were originally used to create Mutt (1984).
Other than the thighs, Dr. Mindbender's body is completely original - all new body parts.
International Variants
In Brazil, Dr. Mindbender was released as part of the Iron Grenadiers.
In France, Dr. Mindbender was released as "Dr. Cortex."
Versions of Dr. Mindbender
Reference Information
The below information contains information about references to various collector's guides, Hasbro references, original retail prices, and other reference material related to Dr. Mindbender (v1).|
Original Retail: n/a Hasbro Product: n/a RAHC: n/a Lee's Guide: n/a |
Desimone Guide: #117 Tomart's Guide: #GI5563 The Ultimate Guide: n/a Action Figure Archive Guide: n/a |
