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 […]