Cobra Arctic Assault Squad Extreme Conditions Pack Review

[Shogi]

This is the same Snow Serpent we got in wave 9. Nothing is changed, and nothing needed to be changed. We can always use more Snow Serpents.

Snow Serpent comes with a Backpack, Rocket with stand, Rifle, two Snow Shoes and a Cobra Stand


Figure Rating: 9 ½ out of 10

[Shogi]

This is a Viper with Cobra Trooper arms. The effect looks good, looks like a Viper unrolled his sleeves and put on different gloves. The color theme looks nice with a medium blue over all color, the vest is grey with black highlights. The backpack now has silver highlights. Cobra Viper comes with removable Goggles, Backpack, Rifle, removable Vest and a Cobra Stand.


Figure Rating: 7 out of 10

[Shogi]

This is also just like the wave 9 Snow Serpent with two differences. He has a new paint scheme and Battle Armor Cobra Commander's gun. The colors on this figure are great. They're enough to differentiate from the other Snow Serpents while still complementing the sculpt. The main body is still light grey, all the fur areas are now brown, the boots and straps are a dark grey, the face is blue and the goggles are translucent yellow. Snow Serpent Officer comes with Gun, Backpack, Rocket with stand, Rifle, two Snow Shoes and a Cobra Stand


Figure Rating: 9 ½ out of 10

[Shogi]

This version of Scrap-Iron is made up of a new head with removable visor, Cobra Trooper arms and torso and Firefly legs. Completing the look is the addition of Comic Pack Firefly Vest and Belt. Also included with Scrap-Iron is his faithful remote controlled rocket launcher. The legs look to be retooled so they are one piece of plastic rather than the three separate pieces that used to make them up. The bottom peg on the launcher is thinner now too. Other than that, the rest looks about the same. Scrap-Iron comes with the rifle from Comic Pack Firefly and the pistol from VvV Baroness. The pistol is a very thick modern looking revolver. Unfortunately it's too thick to properly fit into the holster on his leg. Scrap-Iron come with Rifle, Pistol, two Rockets, Rocket Launcher, Rocket Launcher Legs, Remote Control, removable Vest and a Cobra Stand


Figure Rating: 7 out of 10

[Shogi]

Tele-Viper is made up using a Wave 7 Arctic Snake-Eyes body and a Tele-Viper head. All that was needed to make this figure a great representation of an Arctic Tele-Viper would be the addition of some communications gear. Well Hasbro came through in a big way here. First off we get what looks like Mainframe's portable computer. Only this time they added on folding legs to the bottom of it! Mainframe's telephone is also included here. Also included with this set is Falcon's backpack with radio and knife, this time in the same blue color that the computer is in. Now to top everything off , Tele-Viper has a familiar looking gun, it's an updated version of Dial-Tone's submachine gun. In all Tele-Viper comes with a Knife, Backpack, Radio with removable Antenna, Telephone, Portable Computer with folding legs, Submachine Gun and a Cobra Stand.

I have nothing but praise for this figure, this is what I want all arctic figures to look like and the homage of using accessories from other techie figures was great. For those wondering what to do with the telephone, there's room in the backpack for it.



Figure Rating: 10 out of 10

[Shogi]

Like the other Snow Serpent, this one is exactly the same. The only differences here are with the accessories he comes with. Being the Heavy Weapons Specialist, this Snow Serpent comes with a grey Bazooka backpack with four black shells and a black bazooka. He also has a black rifle that came with Comic Pack Falcon and being a Snow Serpent, he has the trademark snow shoes. Like all the others he comes with a Cobra Stand.

The addition of Bazooka's accessories to a Snow Serpent was a great idea. It adds a little diversity to each squad.


Figure Rating: 9 ½ out of 10

[Shogi]

This is an odd Viper, he's made from a Viper head, Copperhead body and Roadblock V2 Vest with Belt. The arms are painted to look like he has skin tight sleeves stopping just below the elbow. This Viper uses accessories from Roadblock and the Snow Serpent. He comes with a Pistol, Machine Gun with Tripod, Backpack, Rifle, Rocket with stand, Removable Vest, Bullet Belt and Cobra Stand.

This is my least favorite of the set. I like how they pulled off the arms (Wish they had done this with the original 13 instead of using Duke arms) but that's really all I like about this figure.


Figure Rating: 6 out of 10

[Shogi]

Like many of the new box sets, this one has a nice looking background insert. It shows a snowy landscape with a Cobra bunker in the background.

The Viper figures are the low point of this set for me. That said, this set is still well worth the buy. Factored out, the figures come out to $4.28-$5 each. In my opinion there are 4 must have figures, an interesting version of a named character (Scrap-Iron) and two other figures.

I've included a group picture of all my Cobra Arctic figures (Including customs)

[Monkeywrench]

Thanks for the review. The Tele-Viper and the trooper arm Viper looks great. I love Scrap iron's face. Wow he got messed up lol. The snow serpents are what I expected. There is some awesome weapons in this set. That roadblock/copperhead viper looks awful. Can't wait to get my set from BBTS.

[VIPER 48]

Excellent review. I have this set pre ordered and i can't wait for it to get here...

[Xerofall]

I'm so doing the same thing with that Tele-viper and Cobra Commander head.

[Deckard]

that rifle that comes with scrappy is the cp firefly's just molded in silverish color instead of black. I think that pistol might be new but it may also be the bat's pistol just recolored.

[Bravestarr]

Great review!!!!!!

The close-up images make me grateful that I pre-ordered 2 Arctic sets from BBTS. I especially like Scrap Iron and Tele-Viper.

What is your recipe for Arctic Cobra Commander?

He looks totally awesome!!!!!!!

[Synthoid69]

when will this set be coming out?

[whiteknight]

Thanks for the review! I was having second thoughts about getting this set. Now I know...

[Barefoot Jedi]

The design team that came up with this should work on more Joe products. This is an A+ set.

[Bravestarr]

Thanks for the review! I was having second thoughts about getting this set. Now I know...

And knowing is half the battle!

:D

[HonestAbeJoeHooah]

i am once again glad for the review and, now can not wait to get a few of these in hand! Thanks-

[SNAKE EYES]

I really like Arctic Scrap Iron and for some reason I like the Roadblock/Copperhead Viper.

Overall another great review Shogi

[foor]

That roadblock Viper looks off. Still, for 3x Snow Serpents and Scrap Iron, it's worth the money. When's the Desert pack review coming? Still don't know about that one...

[miscreant]

when will this set be coming out?

It's due in the next few weeks i think?

[Gung.Heaux]

scrap-iron gets a seven? i dont have these yet but c'mon.
hasbro finally puts out a bit of effort on a new head sculpt AND makes his face fully visible!
and bitch is missing an eye!
with the exception of the arctic colors and maybe a new vest wouldve been nice, i dont see this figure being anything less than a 9.

[CornDog_The_Ninja]

The only one I don't like is the viper with rolled up sleeves. That cat is gonna be cold.

[sstralkowski]

I gotta agree with everything, right down to the 10/10 Televiper. Also, that Copperblock Viper is way too cluttered. Maybe with less equipment he'd look more like a beefy Viper Commando, but as is, he just looks like a walking coat rack.

[DPrime]

I'm really only interested in the Snow Serpent Officer. The Televiper is okay, but I would have preferred traditional Televiper weapons, to be quite honest. Everything else, meh. I especially dislike the Viper with the Roadblock chest and arms.

[Shogi]

that rifle that comes with scrappy is the cp firefly's just molded in silverish color instead of black. I think that pistol might be new but it may also be the bat's pistol just recolored.

Good eye! I had forgotten all about that rifle. I checked the Bat pistol, this definately isn't that one (It's twice the thickness of it and a different mold)


when will this set be coming out?

It's out now. I got this set from SidDarth. Unfortunately Hasbro doesn't send us advance copies :)

scrap-iron gets a seven? i dont have these yet but c'mon.
hasbro finally puts out a bit of effort on a new head sculpt AND makes his face fully visible!
and bitch is missing an eye!
with the exception of the arctic colors and maybe a new vest wouldve been nice, i dont see this figure being anything less than a 9.

You're right, Hasbro went above and beyond on the head, but a Trooper body with Beach head legs doesn't look good enough to me. I'm sure Scrap Iron's head will get a better grade when he's released in the comic pack with his actual body.

[TheFallen]

Is this the first release of Scrap Iron in the Modern Era?

[stride23]

This is an awesome set!

[Gung.Heaux]

You're right, Hasbro went above and beyond on the head, but a Trooper body with Beach head legs doesn't look good enough to me. I'm sure Scrap Iron's head will get a better grade when he's released in the comic pack with his actual body.

his actual body? you mean his new sculpt head, cobra trooper legs, and what appears to be a viper torso with long sleeved arms.

[steelbrig]

This is an awesome set!

Yup! I like it a lot!

[Zer0G]

Thank you for the review, because of this review, I ordered mine today.

[code_red_shockwave]

I also like the figures and like Scrap Iron as well, but I also think that the parts used for him were wrong. The way I see it, I think if you put a vest over a COBRA Trooper and repainted his helmet, he'd look more like the original Scrap Iron. Someday i'll put up photos to illustrate. I definitely am excited to get these and custom fodder is always a plus for me.

[Cobra88]

great review, I also have to agree with the one viper, like come on "artic" so lets wear short sleeves!!!!!!!

[tkprime]

I just got in my order 5 of the desert and 5 arctic, Pics don't do them justice!

[sstralkowski]

I just got in my order 5 of the desert and 5 arctic, Pics don't do them justice!

Wish I had that much expendable money.

[Ev!L ErN!E]

Very nice review man.... I love the Scrap-Iron and TeleViper

[Tomahawk]

cool, thanks

[mandingo_rex]

The Roadblock viper is weird, but I like that he's got some size to him... And not just a cookie cutter viper. I like this set a lot, and I like how they made the Snow Serpents EXACTLY like they should be, a variation with new gear, and even the squad leader was done in a good fashion... If only they'd do that to more troop-builder type sets.

I could have done without Scrap Iron, especially since he was done in weird arctic gear before we got the regular release of him, but a cool figure nonetheless. At least he wasn't Storm Shadow or CC. These sets seem to be a better example of how Hasbro should do exclusive sets...

And I'm glad that the troop builder has multiples of the same guy, instead of 1-offs for the whole set. You can actually make a decent arctic army with this. :)

[MAJOR WOLF]

Awesome review! Thank you! Can't wait for mine to get here.

[tigpoppa]

dumbest idea!
what a waste of plastic. on the other hand they only made enough for the die hard fanbaoys who will buy anything with the gi joe logo slapped on it from hasbro.

all in all its a waste of money, there is no snow theme really in the gi joe universe like hoth in star wars. no epic snow battles just nothing. whats next are they going to re release cobra la?

[Roadblock Recall]

dumbest idea!
what a waste of plastic. on the other hand they only made enough for the die hard fanbaoys who will buy anything with the gi joe logo slapped on it from hasbro.

all in all its a waste of money, there is no snow theme really in the gi joe universe like hoth in star wars. no epic snow battles just nothing. whats next are they going to re release cobra la?

There was a major snow battle in Weather Dominator. And half of the GI Joe movie took place in the snow.

[245am]

great review... btw, what's the recipe for that arctic CC custom you've got there?

[CG23]

great review... btw, what's the recipe for that arctic CC custom you've got there?

Yes please tell us. I bought an extra Artic set to make the Artic Cobra Commander.

[Shogi]

his actual body? you mean his new sculpt head, cobra trooper legs, and what appears to be a viper torso with long sleeved arms.

Ahh, but he actually looks like he should with that body. Same as how Mutt looks like he should using the Viper torso.

great review... btw, what's the recipe for that arctic CC custom you've got there?

Arctic CC was easy, Wave 8 CC head and legs with Wave 7 Snake-Eyes Torso and arms (Had to jam the helmet on a bit, the hood gets in the way slightly)

[butter_the_pure]

I'm so doing the same thing with that Tele-viper and Cobra Commander head.

Oh god yes! I can't wait! Fantastic view as always! Always looking forward to more.

[JR0d28]

If anyone gets extra sets to troop build on these all I want is the Serpent officer.

[Gung.Heaux]

dumbest idea!
what a waste of plastic. on the other hand they only made enough for the die hard fanbaoys who will buy anything with the gi joe logo slapped on it from hasbro.

all in all its a waste of money, there is no snow theme really in the gi joe universe like hoth in star wars. no epic snow battles just nothing. whats next are they going to re release cobra la?

so...youre not ordering one, right?

[JR0d28]

anyone have an officer will buy from them.

[SunDown]

This is sweet set. I'm leaving mine in the box, but I'm sure the figures are great if you bust it open, too.

[psycho_klown66]

Thanks for the wonderful review!

[topnotch97]

still waiting for mine.

[Banshee]

Got my set last night from Siddarth. They're awesome! For the price you really can't go wrong. Lots of cool weapons! They look great with a Cobra-commissionned DTC Ice Sabre :p

[KushViper]

Love it but... short sleeves for an arctic mission? The EELS need some new management that knows how to prepare the troops. Thats like sending marines to Iraq without body armo... Oops! guess we can't judge them. In that case, very realistic!!!!

[Fast_Draw]

I had a set of both on preorder and canceled them due to funds. I may get just the arctic set once they're in stock or just try to trade for a few of the figures.

If anyone has an extra Tele Viper and Scrap Iron, let me know please.

[Banshee]

Love it but... short sleeves for an arctic mission? The EELS need some new management that knows how to prepare the troops. Thats like sending marines to Iraq without body armo... Oops! guess we can't judge them. In that case, very realistic!!!!

Seems to me like that heavy gunner Viper with the short sleeves is the badass of the group. He's like a Viper Rambo. :D

[Sean_C]

Overboard on the anti-tank weapons, especially compared to the desert team, who seem lacking in that area.

[Autobot_Goldbug]

Good eye! I had forgotten all about that rifle. I checked the Bat pistol, this definately isn't that one (It's twice the thickness of it and a different mold)


It is from the Baroness...
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[Shogi]

It is from the Baroness...
YOJOE.COM | Baroness (http://www.yojoe.com/action/05/baroness7.shtml)

You're right! I didn't even reconize it (Probably because it's a crap gun :) )

[Elite Force Cobra]

i'm getting one sealed forever and one as an opener gotta have this team on display no doubt!!

[miscreant]

Scrap-Iron bugs me just a little.

Seeing as the figure is in this set, a comic pack, AND is scheduled to be on a single card, Hasbro could have splashed out and tooled a new vest which looks like the original.

*grumble*

[Autobot_Goldbug]

Scrap-Iron bugs me just a little.

Seeing as the figure is in this set, a comic pack, AND is scheduled to be on a single card, Hasbro could have splashed out and tooled a new vest which looks like the original.

*grumble*

The comic pack one has his vest. http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=GIJoe%2F25th_Comic_2-Packs%2FWave_6&pic=Scrap_Iron_Wild_Bill_02.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0
I assume the single carded one will too.

[miscreant]

The comic pack one has his vest. .



Thanks for that.

[JR0d28]

If anyone has the S Serpent Officer will trade for a bat

[barbecue]

Great review as always Shogi. I envy you for having that pack. $60+S&H fee isn't soft to our wallets. I hope Hasbro release in a future at least the Snow Serpent Officer and the Heavy Weapons Snow Serpent single carded, CP or Senior Officers packs.

[Lifeline]

I was going to pass on this set.... Now , I can't wait to get it

[rubber ducky viper]

I'm not complaining here but I would L O V E to see them re-introduce the Cobra W.O.L.F. The perfect piece to compliment this set!! I would'nt mind having a 5, 6, or 50 pack of the B.A.T. troopers............. Hear that Ha$bro...money in the Bank!!!!!!!!!

[TheFallen]

Can someone explain to me why Scrap Irons face is all scarred?

[Agent-GHQ]

I believe in the comic, he was attacked by some grizzly bear. It would have been "Kewl" if that grizzly bear was included in this 7 pack!

[Elite Force Cobra]

this review is Great Detail!!!!!!!

[Tyrenol]

Unfortunately, as I feared, the plasitc had heat-warped on one of guns belonging to the Vipers. The small one for the Roadblock-esque Viper.

And the Snow Serpent Officer is unable to stand properly due to the loose knee joints and ankle joints. So I stopped messing with the snow shoes.

But hey. I have a team.

http://www.geocities.com/tenou_clock/SvCChaos/ExtremeArctic.jpg

ParaViper: (Indestinguishable mumbling sound.)
TeleViper: No, you can not use my equipment! It runs on minutes!
SSOfficer: You can actually understand what he's saying?
TeleViper: I'm a Tele-Viper. It's part of my job.

[Xerofall]

Finally I was able to use that Tele-viper for my arctic Cobra Commander...

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/Surlon/GI%20Joe/100_0473.jpg

I also added part of the side holster from the IG Destro...

[artiepants]

that's quite awesome...

[Tyrenol]

Finally I was able to use that Tele-viper for my arctic Cobra Commander...

I also added part of the side holster from the IG Destro...

I guess... Since winter's coming and all... :P

[Zefram]

This set is a win. I hope mine ships soon. I'm gonna use the recipe for the Heavy Weapons Viper in regular colors. One a him will diversify my troops a bit and make 'em look a little tougher. I have a feeling a lot of peoplw will be using the Arctic CC recipe. I wonder why Hasbro didn't think of it?

[law242]

There's one thing I don't get about the reactions people are having to these two sets -- why is this set considered far and away the better one of the two?

I really like the desert set -- you've got your CG repaints, and that's one of the greatest designs in the whole RAH world for me, you've got some neat basic Cobra troopers, and you've got a theme that works with things like the just-re-released desert A.W.E. Striker and in general desert stuff is neat.

In the arctic set, however, you've got THREE of essentially the same figure, including two that are pretty much identical to the carded version (one which IS identical and one which differs only in choice of accessories). That's insane to me. Three figures I already have, vs. none in the desert set. (I suppose Bludd counts as a re-release, though he's not exactly identical to any previous issue, and plus I never found him carded anyway....) Plus, I'm not crazy about the snow serpent -- that fur looks silly to me.

So, fine, maybe most people love the snow serpent. But do you love getting figures you already have in a boxed set like this? Is there some specific thing people DON'T like about the desert set?

Law

[Shogi]

For me personally, I like winter troops more than Desert troops. That's why I never bought the Desert set. I would guess that the reason everyone seems ok with the winter set having 3 Snow Serpents would be beacuse they are a good figure that many people are having a hard time finding. I was happy with getting 3 of them because I like to build armies of 5 figures each, so I only had to find 2 single Snow Serpents then buy this set and I was done.

[metaphorge]

I really like the desert set -- you've got your CG repaints, and that's one of the greatest designs in the whole RAH world for me, you've got some neat basic Cobra troopers, and you've got a theme that works with things like the just-re-released desert A.W.E. Striker and in general desert stuff is neat.

Actually the CGs are the low-point of this set. I view the Crimson Guard uniform as being mostly a dress/ceremonial uniform, which is exactly the wrong sort of thing for desert warfare. I'd be much happier with the set if it included more basic Cobra soldiers in a desert scheme and no CGs.

[Tall Creeper]

That's a great idea to have CC in the winter gear looks really awesome!

[Elite Force Cobra]

i rate the Snow Serpent Officer (Polar Assault Officer) figure a 10 imo it's awsome paint scheme!!!

[jroam]

Great review, I hope mine arrives soon. thanks for this.