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I have that figure. I've got a soft-spot for him as he was my first Arctic Ops guy. Hate the mail-away version though, since he's freakin' BLUE.



Not to mention the loss of all his great original accessories, replaced by a black Dodger rifle and figure stand. Ouch!

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Hi guys, I'm back! This time, It's a vintage figure review that I hope you will enjoy.
VERY IMPORTANT!!!
TO VIEW IN TRUE HD, TAP ON "Change Quality" ICON LOCATED AT BOTTOM OF THIS YOUTUBE VIEW SCREEN AFTER IT IS STARTED PLAYING. THE DIFFERENCE IS AMAZING!

G.I. Joe - Winter Operations Specialist - Code Name: SUB-ZERO (HD 1080p)

Madman will Return.

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This was a real treat to watch. It was the best look I've ever gotten to have at this mammoth jet, believe it or not.
Your sample looks immaculate too! I will also be sure to watch the full length HD version. Thank you for sharing.  :)

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Reviews Section / Re: G.I. Joe Vintage Review - Cobra Adder
« on: October 25, 2012, 11:01:46 AM »
This is one of the best dollar/dolar vehicle that was put out at the time for many reasons:

Doesn't take too much shelf space;
Very compact driver compartment;
Cool working hydrolic arm for the missile ramp;
Impressive missiles;
nice set of wheels

Also, this vehicle looks completely out of scale and very low next to a Cobra Stun, but then again some vehicles didn't always have accurate proprotions. The Cobra Adder is one of those too in my opinion, but maybe that works rather to its advantage because it makes it a small gem in anyone's collection IMHO.

Are you sure that you have never done reviews before? ??? Those were all good and very to the point comments given.
Thanks for watching and see ya on the 4th!

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Reviews Section / Re: G.I. Joe Vintage Review - Cobra Adder
« on: October 23, 2012, 09:39:35 AM »
I love this vehicle. So simple. Nice quick strike mobile launcher

Yeah, they don't make them like this any more.  :'(

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Reviews Section / Re: G.I. Joe Vintage Review - Cobra Adder
« on: October 23, 2012, 09:34:51 AM »
Awesome review and great obscure vehicle!  The traditional Cobra dark blue is also something the line was starting to phase out in favor of brighter colors.

Thanks!
That's a very interesting and very true point made about the color.

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Reviews Section / Re: G.I. Joe Vintage Review - Cobra Adder
« on: October 23, 2012, 09:23:22 AM »
Nice review. And, you know what? I fully trust you about how tight these missiles are  ;D

Thanks, that part was a bit embarrassing.  :)
I don't know if you can tell, but I actually ended up removing the other missile as the first one I tried felt like it was NOT going come off no matter what I did!

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Reviews Section / G.I. Joe Vintage Review - Cobra Adder
« on: October 12, 2012, 11:02:41 PM »
Hi guys,
Here's a new review of a fairly obscure Joe item: The Cobra Adder.
Just keep in mind that I shoot these reviews for all toy collectors, some could be new to the Joe line.  ;)

G.I. Joe - Cobra Adder

Madman will Return.

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Ha! I'm guessing that your second Fangboat is now with out side cannons. This just makes me wonder why the big "H" couldn't simply include the extra side cannon in the box. I know, I know: COST CUTTING!  ::)

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Yeah, that's more like it!
Is that an actual Swamp-Viper lower torso cut out and some how inserted into the I.G.'s waist?! Insanely cool!!!  :o
Exactly where does the neck scarf come from? Seriously nice work.

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I actually might do that once I get my IG in the mail.  I'm getting a headless one for 'just in case I might need one' purposes and I think I found a reason for it.  Just need to find some webgear so his torso doesn't look so bare.


Like I said in the review, I'm sure that there is something out there to help break up the blank space that is his torso.
If you're good with paint, I would suggest covering the moulded on vest with a nice coat of flat black.

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Call me crazy (and you will) but I love those 5POA figures. The only thing I reproach to them is that they are beeing produced in an era that possess much advanced technology to be making these as 5POA. If you take these great looking figures for what they are, these look like vintage Kenner Star Wars figures at their best, or in another way of putting it, like oversized Mask figures with their helmets moulded on. But I'm still not sold on the vehicles which is why I haven't bought a single one of them. I'm almost tempted by the Fangboat, and for the first time will say that I will buy it if it goes on clearance, but mainly just to get the figure.

Aside of that, I would never have thought of making these characters out of ME joe parts, so that is truly an awesome idea you got going on. I'd say you just made a great custom there. Don't wait any longer, and go showcase the ME translation of Swampviper in the customs section right now. It just rocks  8)

Actually you might call me crazy, because I really like your point.  :o
The sculpting on these figures is still very highly detailed and still very "Joe" looking. It shows especially in the figure's hands.

Glad you like my dead-easy custom. (...or was that sarcasm?  ;)) Oh, that Ernesto.

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