Lava Pod with Volcano Viper Review (and Hazard Viper mini-Preview)

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Another cancelled Alpha vehicle, another repaint, retool, recycle re-release...

The really note-worthy thing here is that the Volcano-Viper is the ''proto'' Hazard-Viper, so if the upcoming 30th Anniversary wave has you excited, you might want to check-out some of what you can expect when the Hazard-Viper hits shelves...

That Figures: REVIEW: GI Joe Rise of Cobra Lava Pod with Volcano-Viper (http://that-figures.blogspot.com/2011/07/review-gi-joe-rise-of-cobra-lava-pod.html)

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Apparently, the Hazard-Viper has different lower arms than the Volcano-Viper. The Volcano-Viper has the Neo-Viper lower arms/wrist. The Hazard-Viper does not. I'm not sure exactly which arms they are, but they're clearly different.

GI JOE 30th Anniv. figure Hazard-Viper (http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?Stage=10&CatId=60&Item=GI30TH-34333)

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Apparently, the Hazard-Viper has different lower arms than the Volcano-Viper. The Volcano-Viper has the Neo-Viper lower arms/wrist. The Hazard-Viper does not. I'm not sure exactly which arms they are, but they're clearly different.

GI JOE 30th Anniv. figure Hazard-Viper (http://smalljoes.com/cgi-bin/pgen.cgi?Stage=10&CatId=60&Item=GI30TH-34333)

Yup - they look to be new or modified pieces.

I had no real issue with the arms. It's the legs that worry me...!

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Who doesn't love snowboarding pants?

I just meant that I think the lower arms are the only difference in the figure itself besides the color scheme (and accessories obviously).

[orezona]

I debated picking up the Lava Pod off ebay for awhile... Until ROSS came to the rescue.

I ended up taking the actual vehicle straight to Goodwill and just threw in a spare RoC snake eyes (molded lips, ew!) so whatever kid got it would still have a figure. I never even took it out of the box. I wonder what they re-sold it for...?

Anyways, I like the "Volcano Viper" figure a lot, but knew I had to do something about one of those lower arms:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c102/axisofevilskateboards/COBRAAAAA/IMG_0277.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c102/axisofevilskateboards/COBRAAAAA/IMG_0278.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c102/axisofevilskateboards/COBRAAAAA/IMG_0279.jpg

Overall I really like this figure and can't wait to get the orange 30th Hazard Viper version (so I won't have to mod the arm).

Your review pretty much mirrored my impression of the figure once I got him in hand.

[villainsrule]

I actually started a thread about how would people use the Volcano Viper in their universe considering the new Hazard Vipers. Personally, I'll use the Volcano Viper as the commander of my Hazard Vipers.

[sjames90]

I picked one of these up at Ross for $8.99. Glad I did. Love the fig. The lava pod will get stuck in a yard sale, but the figure is awesome!

[Iok]

Who doesn't love snowboarding pants?

I just meant that I think the lower arms are the only difference in the figure itself besides the color scheme (and accessories obviously).

No worries. As I say, the arms weren't an issue for me, design or production-wise, so I'm good with them. The new ones look cool though.

[Iok]

I debated picking up the Lava Pod off ebay for awhile... Until ROSS came to the rescue.

I ended up taking the actual vehicle straight to Goodwill and just threw in a spare RoC snake eyes (molded lips, ew!) so whatever kid got it would still have a figure. I never even took it out of the box. I wonder what they re-sold it for...?

Anyways, I like the "Volcano Viper" figure a lot, but knew I had to do something about one of those lower arms:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c102/axisofevilskateboards/COBRAAAAA/IMG_0277.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c102/axisofevilskateboards/COBRAAAAA/IMG_0278.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c102/axisofevilskateboards/COBRAAAAA/IMG_0279.jpg

Overall I really like this figure and can't wait to get the orange 30th Hazard Viper version (so I won't have to mod the arm).

Your review pretty much mirrored my impression of the figure once I got him in hand.

Nice! The BAT arm makes him all the more creepy!

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I actually started a thread about how would people use the Volcano Viper in their universe considering the new Hazard Vipers. Personally, I'll use the Volcano Viper as the commander of my Hazard Vipers.

Yeah, he needs something to do, given he won't even fit in the Lava Pod...!

[sjames90]

I actually started a thread about how would people use the Volcano Viper in their universe considering the new Hazard Vipers. Personally, I'll use the Volcano Viper as the commander of my Hazard Vipers.

Love the idea. I may do the same!

[Iok]

I picked one of these up at Ross for $8.99. Glad I did. Love the fig. The lava pod will get stuck in a yard sale, but the figure is awesome!

I *like* but don't *love* the figure, myself. He's kind of cool and I can see the 30th Anniversary one maybe being a good figure with some extra gear but he's just not quite got enough going on for me.

[danielgogeta]

love that volcano viper to bits!

as for the lava pod...*hands it to rabid nephews*

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love that volcano viper to bits!

as for the lava pod...*hands it to rabid nephews*

Hehe! Good idea!

[TheRealDubya]

love that volcano viper to bits!

as for the lava pod...*hands it to rabid nephews*

My daughter didn't even want it (she sort of likes action figures.) She's three. Her (slightly) older boy cousins immediately started using them as drill weapons on each other, then got bored and went back to their Star Wars toys.

HASBRO TOY DESIGN FAIL.

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HASBRO TOY DESIGN FAIL.

I dunno, that spike could probably do some damage if applied properly..