Collection Addition: G.I. Joe: Laser Viper

This was the first only primary release of the Cobra Laser Viper. He was released in 1991 and discontinued in 1992. The job of a Laser-Viper is to illuminate targets for H.E.A.T. Vipers (1989) and Cobra Condors (1989). This might force the Joes not take these troopers seriously, but Laser-Vipers are frequently supported by the vehicles they “spot” for, and this could put the Joes in peril. From The File Card: Laser weapons are only effective at relatively short ranges […]

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G.I. Joe Sci-Fi

Collection Addition: G.I. Joe: Sci-Fi

This second version of Sci-Fi (v2) was released in 1991 and discontinued in 1992.  A pretty decent update of an unusual figure from the 1986 line, this version of the former Laser Trooper turned “Directed Energy Expert” is dressed in midnight black with a high tech loadout. It is hinted in his file card that he is a bit obsessed with his work. From The File Card: DIRECTED ENERGY EXPERT File Name: Fine, Seymour P. SN. 793-2919-8F29* Primary Military Specialty: […]

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