Not only are they notorious jerks, but now they have bootleggs too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/GI-Joe-1983-COBRA-V ... .m20.l1116

Saw a couple different ones all in legit joe ebay stores haven't noticed a source yet, but I am sure it's head will pop up.


for the deductive types pout there, signs that he's fake
1. rivets not tented, and elbow pegged wrong
2. Cobra symbol is modern variation
3. Blue is a bit lighter, can't tell here until you check out this
http://cgi.ebay.com/GI-Joe-Cobra-Viper- ... 286.c0.m14
that clearly appears to be a lower arm swap with the new arms.
possible 4th indicator, if you need it. the paint mask over spray is far superior to the original

any way wouldn't mind getting a couple for under ten bucks but it looks like most folks are selling them for the same price as the original.
Of course the sellers might not know what they've got sooooo there is hope. Or you can pick up a minty Viper Pilot and ship him off to AFA.

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