1988 Firebat (mail order)

The Firebat was originally sold as part of the Cobra Terror Drome set from 1986-1988. The original Firebat was maroon and included the pilot, A.V.A.C.. The Firebat was re-released via mail order from 1988 to 1993 (see the offers image gallery bellow). Early re-releases were bright red rather than maroon. Later releases were much closer to the original maroon of the retail release.

The Firebat features several moving parts and removable parts, and the sculpt is nicely detailed. 
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The Firebat is stored in the Terror Drome, and launches in this compact mode.

Super-reinforced titanium wings with vertical stabilizer winglets fold out for greater stability and speed.

The Firebat is well armed with six bombs and two cannons.

Up front are 25mm twin coaxial firing cannons.

Each wing holds two air to surface Condor bombs and one high-drag MK.38 Snakeye guidance bomb.

The windshield features infrared HUD (heads up display) imaging.

The Firebat sports two horizontal stabilizing front canards.

The Firebat canopy opens over 45 degrees.

Air induction vents sit atop the Firebat, while epoxy composite engine covers allow further ventilation.

The Firebat is powered by a Cobrajet F404 after burning turbojet. Two internal fuel tanks sit above the Snakeye Bombs.

The Firebat lands vertically, utilizing two vertical landing strut/wheel assemblies.

Early re-releases were bright red rather than maroon. Later releases were much closer to the original maroon of the retail release.

The bright red Firebat features a clear canopy, while the maroon canopy is shaded.

The bright red Firebat features a clear canopy, while the maroon canopy is shaded.

The bright red Firebat features a lighter gray plastic, both on the engine and the interior.

The bright red Firebat features a lighter gray plastic, both on the engine and the interior.

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The original 1986 blueprints are seen here. Do you have mail order Firebat blueprints dated 1988 or later?
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​Offers image gallery!

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1988 "Operation Blackout" booklet cover (note the flipped wings).

1988 "Operation Blackout" booklet interior spread (note the flipped wings).

1989 "Stop Cobra in Their Tracks!" figure insert front.

1989 "Stop Cobra in Their Tracks!" figure insert back.

1993 "Fangs of Doom" booklet cover.

1993 "Fangs of Doom" booklet interior (note the flipped wings).

1993 "Fangs of Doom" booklet order form.