Description:

Action figures usually start as "Hard Copies". These models are used to create the molds, that are used to press out a run of "First shots" or "Test shots". These test shots are done in many different colors and lack a date stamp until the production run begins.

Pictured above is a first shot of Cobra Commander (2002) that has been painted with primer. Before a final version of the figure would be made, small details of the sulpt were adjusted. In this example, the snake-headed hilt of the dagger on the left leg was moved more to the figure's side.

Additional Images:

The above conceptual images prominently display the chosen artwork while displaying others in a smaller size. Note that the other images shown depict Cobra Commander with a staff and coat tails.