1997 Cobra Rage - Around The Web

In 1997, this Cobra Rage repaint was not appreciated.  Collectors just could not wrap their brains around Hasbro choosing a vehicle that debuted in the 1990's as the representative release for Cobra.  Surely, a Hiss Tank or Stinger or even STUN would have been a better choice?  Collectors went so far as to steal the Alley Viper out of the Rage boxes at Toys R Us so they didn't have to buy the vehicle.  What they missed, though, is a superb addition to any Cobra army.

The 1997 Rage features classic Cobra colors and is a substantial upgrade over the 1990 Rage.  It was fully outfitted with all the accessories of the original but now included an awesome Alley Viper repaint, too.  While it was pricey for 1997, the Rage was worthy of addition to any collection.  And, within a few years of its release, collectors came around on it and the Rage was, well, all the rage for a short while.

Now, we're left with a great repaint that is 25 years old.  Yes, that's right.  25 years old.  Yet, I can still see these sitting in my local TRU store back then.  And, passing them by to pick up POTFII figures.  Fortunately, though, I did get one.  I just don't use it as often as I should.  So, I do hope to rectify that in the near future.  In the meantime, here's the best of the 1997 Cobra Rage from around the web.

1997 Cobra Rage Profile

1997 Cobra Rage by Scarrviper

1997 Cobra Rage by Ironman3719

1997 Cobra Rage at JomiToys

1997 Cobra Rage by gen_liederkranz

1997 Rage by Slipstream80

1997 Rage by gvilla74

1997 Rage by cobralaaaa_78

1997 Rage by gen_liederkranz