1993 Astro Viper: Cobranaut (Star Brigade) v2
Includes: Astro Viper helmet with face shield, Cobra laser rifle with infrared scope, razor-sharp, serrated battle knife; missile (2), rifle, battle stand
1993 continued the tradition of oversized, spring-loaded weapons. These powerful weapons shoot over 10 feet.
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1993 introduced the weapons tree, a mostly generic selection of previously released weapons, still on the plastic sprues.
Astro Viper's orange weapons tree included two rifles, a knife, two missiles and a figure stand.
Astro Viper's orange weapons tree included two rifles, a knife, two missiles and a figure stand.
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The 1993 Star Brigade Fighters Assortment (Astro Viper v2, Countdown v2, Ozone v2 and v3, Payload v3, Roadblock v6, and T.A.R.G.A.T. v2) all shared the same card art illustrating the Payload prototype facing off against Astro Viper, and the file cards featured product photography. This was a first for the A Real American Hero (ARAH) 1982-1994 run. These file card photos most likely show hand painted prototypes, known as paint masters.
Filecard information:
Code Name: ASTRO VIPER
COBRANAUT
"The solar system is only big enough for one ruling power: COBRA!"
Among Cobra's vast array of specialized infantry troopers, the only ones qualified - besides Cobra T.A.R.G.A.T.'s - for duty in the dangerous voids of space are the ASTRO VIPERS. They are the only soldiers capable of withstanding repeated G-force launchings and extensive tours of duty orbiting distant planets. They were recruited from the ranks of the Strato-Vipers, who are naturally and artificially conditioned for high-altitude flying and G-force maneuvering. COBRA COMMANDER knew he could count on these Vipers not only because of their specialized training and abilities, but also because they are exceptionally ruthless in battle.
COBRANAUT
"The solar system is only big enough for one ruling power: COBRA!"
Among Cobra's vast array of specialized infantry troopers, the only ones qualified - besides Cobra T.A.R.G.A.T.'s - for duty in the dangerous voids of space are the ASTRO VIPERS. They are the only soldiers capable of withstanding repeated G-force launchings and extensive tours of duty orbiting distant planets. They were recruited from the ranks of the Strato-Vipers, who are naturally and artificially conditioned for high-altitude flying and G-force maneuvering. COBRA COMMANDER knew he could count on these Vipers not only because of their specialized training and abilities, but also because they are exceptionally ruthless in battle.
- Anti-implosion, G-force resistant space suit
- Astro Viper helmet with face shield
- Hip mounted, high-impact leg brace
- Steel plated gravity boots
- Satellite repair technicians bandolier
- Cobra laser rifle with infrared scope
- Razor-sharp, serrated battle knife
- Missile launching Astrosmasher Gun
