I've never found the 1986 Viper to be the figure that most collectors see him as. It wasn't a mold for whose return I was clamoring. But, we got lots and lots of Viper repaints. And, there's no denying the figure's place in Cobra history. And, he photographs well. So, it was worth having a few lying around.
I've always viewed the Viper and Cobra Trooper as interchangeable. Viper armor is impractical to wear when lounging around the base. So, the more standard blue Cobra jumpsuit is the alternate look for the backbone of Cobra's legions. This allows the figures to co-exist and even appear together without convoluted backstory.
Other than that, not much to say about this guy. I still find him over rated. But, not nearly as much as the BAT. Enjoy the photos below as I hope I can finish up a profile for next week.
