Creator Commentary
In 1987, after several years of animated success on the small screen, G.I. Joe was to receive their own animated feature film! For some inexplicable reason they changed their winning formula of fighting Cobra ("a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world") to fighting a subterranean reptilian people who were Cobra's founders. Kirk Bozigian explains how this happened.
Pythona is a Cobra-La emissary and assassin, often tasked with delivering messages for Golobulus (either verbal or lethal).
Pythona and Golobulus were both designed by Ron Rudat before he transitioned off of the brand in 1986. Pythona never made it into production and is one of the most fan-requested characters never to see release. Below is a rare look at Ron's Pythona figure design.
Pythona and Golobulus were both designed by Ron Rudat before he transitioned off of the brand in 1986. Pythona never made it into production and is one of the most fan-requested characters never to see release. Below is a rare look at Ron's Pythona figure design.