Destro (Movie)
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- Destro is a Cobra character from the G.I. Joe film.
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| Destro | |
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| Personal information | |
| File Name |
Laird James McCullen XXIV |
| Military information | |
| Specialties |
Weapons Supplier |
| Organizational information | |
| Factions | |
| “ | Destro: I've finally taken my place in the long line of McCullens! Cobra Commander: James McCullen is no more. Now, you are Destro. Destro: What have you done to me!? | ” |
| —Cobra Commander christens Destro | ||
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[edit] Rise of Cobra (2009 Movie)
- Portrayed by Christopher Eccleston.
Destro was the call-sign of Laird James McCullen XXIV, weapons supplier for Cobra.
[edit] History
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
James McCullen is the current head of the arms dealing clan of McCullen. Going into the business himself as CEO of M.A.R.S Industries, he sold to both sides: first to NATO, then to Cobra. As a leading arms dealer, he made a fortune. The funding for the company is believed to be coming from the McCullen clan. Like in the comics he has a relationship with the Baroness and feels threatened by Duke taking every opportunity to insult or aggravate him.
After his face is disfigured by Duke when he tried to use a flamethrower only to have it backfire by Duke firing the Baroness' pulse weapon at him, Cobra Commander heals his face with nanomites, giving his face a silver metallic appearance, and he re-christens McCullen "Destro" , the right hand of Cobra Commander. The name Destro came from his ancestor who also had his face burned and was forced to wear a iron mask for the rest of his life. The name means destroyer of worlds, as explained by Destro, who owns the very iron mask his ancestor was imprisoned in. He has since been arrested by G.I. Joe, along with Cobra Commander
[edit] Toys
 | The Rise of Cobra (2009) A Destro action figure is part of the 3.75-inch scale The Rise of Cobra toys. Accessories include a pistol, a rifle, a spring -loaded missile launcher and figure stand. |
[edit] Behind the scenes
- Destro's action figure file card: The arrogant, egotistical founder of MARS Industries is, like his ancestors, a brilliant designer of military weapons that he sells to the highest bidder. His greatest treasure is a metal mask that has been passed down through his family for generations.
