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Author:  Doc Rob [ Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Cobra Space Trooper--needs a name

For pics, go here (7 pics, the ones with the rifle and pack are pretty much his final form):

Cobra Space Trooper

I created this figure a couple of weeks ago--a super-simple LBC, the only paint work being some metallic gold to touch up marks on his visor. He sat around until I figured out where to get a Cobra sticker for him (a Venom Striker laying in my parts drawer did the job.) Then I had to figure out what he'd be...in the end, I decided he'd make an excellent Cobra Space Trooper. Oh, and he's not blue and red, but purple and red. For some reason my camera refuses to show it properly.

But he needs a name. Star Viper, Astro-Viper are already taken; I've got some ideas but I'd like to hear what everyone else has to offer. What do you get? Well, credit for coming up with the name, of course! :-) Can't offer much more than that.

Parts list:

Head: T.A.R.G.A.T. V2 (Star Brigade)
Rest: Dragonsky
Backpack: various Joe/Cobra figures (not sure)
Laser Rifle: Comic Pack Gas Mask Cobra Trooper
Laser Pistol: Star Wars

The <insert name here> are Cobra's main infantry troops in space station and lunar environments, equipped with lightweight space suits that are a combination of space-age materials and Kevlar to prevent easily being torn by projectile weapons, each of which contains a built-in twenty minute air supply should they be exposed to vaccum (up to two hours of air is stored in the detachable backpacks they wear, which also adapt to hold tools and spare power cartridges for their laser rifles). Their helmets contain a 360 degree HUD with infra-red and night vision capability; the HUD is linked to their weapons, providing almost instant aiming. A blast visor protects them from explosive bursts and flash grenades while the HUD allows them to continue to see, even with the visor in place.

Author:  DarkJedi [ Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Space Trooper--needs a name

I'm not seeing him as a dedicated space trooper, Doc, I could see him as part of the Cobra equivalent of the Orbital Marines (profiled in Popular Mechanics/Science). More like drop troops in a troop shuttle (like Starship Troopers).

I didn't catch whether you had them as replacements for the Astro-Vipers or Cobranauts...

[EDIT-they're infantry, ok]

As for names:
Black Holes
Shooting Stars
LASH-Vipers (Lunar Assault Space Hazard-Vipers) [the h is tricky to name]
Drop-Viper

Author:  millsy [ Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Space Trooper--needs a name

Lunar Viper. Damn, I wish I had a use for that name now. I'm definatly stealing this idea Doc! I love the way those parts compl;iment each other.

Author:  Devilfish [ Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:41 pm ]
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How about Draco-Vipers? Named after the constelation.

Author:  past nastification [ Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Space Trooper--needs a name

Void Viper?
Void Trooper (to avoid the double "V" sound)?
Cobranaut?

Author:  xhairs [ Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:43 pm ]
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great custom on the code name you look like you have some cool ones to chose from

Author:  Lev [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Space Trooper--needs a name

I'd go with Cobranauts, personally. I just like the sound of that one.

Author:  Doc Rob [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 4:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Space Trooper--needs a name

Thanks, guys! Keep 'em comin'. :-) I'm keeping the list and sounding them out, seeing what works. Give it a few days and I'll figure out what works.

I wish I could get more LBCs to work out like this one did--an exact (or so close I couldn't tell) match on colors AND parts that fit perfectly seems rare to me. Made him all that much more fun for his simplicity. :-)

Author:  Kilcarr [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Space Trooper--needs a name

I dont know about a name but this looks like a seriously fun little figure. You did a great job with this one.

Author:  MobileBattleBunker [ Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Space Trooper--needs a name

Cobra Comets
Quarks
Sunspots
QUAZARs: Quick Unleash Acridly Zymotic Astral Raider
GALAXIES: Group Astral Landing Assault eXpert Infantry Extrication and Sabotage

Steve

Author:  GITrekker [ Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Space Trooper--needs a name

I'd go with Lunar-Vipers. That's a superb name. I may have to do something with that myself... :-D

Author:  Patrick A. Riley [ Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Space Trooper--needs a name

Eclipse
Nebula
Quantum
Vector
Nova
Supernova
Pulsar

Starkiller (original Skywalker surname in Star Wars)

You can always add 'Viper' to the end ;)

Author:  starviper [ Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Space Trooper--needs a name

Cosmos-Viper
Orbit-Viper
Space-Viper

Author:  Doc Rob [ Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cobra Space Trooper--needs a name

Kilcarr wrote:
I dont know about a name but this looks like a seriously fun little figure. You did a great job with this one.


And easy too--just pop the TARGAT head onto the Dragonsky body (and add the sticker if you have one handy) and he's done. :-) Funny thing is I almost never get LBCs to come together than easily. Makes a nice addition to my Cobra display shelf, right next to my "concept" SAW Viper I built a few months ago.

Author:  Luftshutze [ Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:20 pm ]
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Sky-fall
Komets
Death Stars
Black Stars
Rogue Stars
Lucifers (Morning Stars)

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