After nearly 20 years, the stain of the old club is wearing off of figures like this Range Viper. It's always been a quality release. Maybe, even, the best paint job ever offered on the mold. But, the entire "not an army builder" shenanigans have tainted the legacy of this figure since its release. Newer collectors are unaware of how the club's hubris divided the Joe community and contributed to the demise of line. It might be good that we're moving on from the nonsense of the early 2000's. But, it's also important to not forget. Lest, we see the mistakes of the club repeated. (Which, they kind of were with the Pulse releases....)
That aside, this Range Viper is excellently done. The desert motif actually befits the character. And, desert Cobras were rare in the line. So, having one available is nice. And, while this figure was clearance fodder for years (even sitting unsold at 50% off...) it's now gotten expensive as newer collectors try to track them down. There's some good stuff using this figure out there. So, check him out!
2006 Range Viper by yovalleyjoe
2006 Range Vier by instachampa
2006 Range Viper by blast_gijoe
2006 Range Viper by plasticbattles
2006 Range Viper by LTCLAYMORE
2006 Range Viper by blast_gijoe
2006 Range Viper by instachampa
2006 Range Viper by yovalleyjoe
I remember the year 2006. But I also I remember having the *hardest* time finding and acquiring this figure! And now he is too spendy. 😠I would have happily snatched up his 2pack at 50% off. So jealous seeing all these group shot photos.
ReplyDeleteThat mini diostory by fosilru is great
ReplyDeleteNever got any of the Flaming MOTH stuff, and past really caring much.
ReplyDeleteI just see what should've been part of a Cobra Desert Division six-pack. Which of course would've included Firefly V1. LOL and probably Crimson Guard...the extreme conditions modern set got that right, include the most questionable choice short of an arctic or navy figure.