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04-22-2009, 05:03 PM | #1 |
Cobra Viper
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I've always wanted a Terror Drome and I'm debating about whether to buy one now.
Although it's 20+ years old, it seems from reading several of the posts that it's fairly prone to easy breakage. Is this true or is it actually sturdy and well-made considering its age? I don't want to buy one and have to worry about breaking it if I look at it wrong. Would appreciate any insights. |
04-22-2009, 05:12 PM | #2 |
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The actual structure is pretty solid, but just about all of the walls and flip out platforms have tabs that can be broken easily. The good thing is the inner walls are still functional even if the tabs are broken.
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04-22-2009, 06:13 PM | #3 |
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And they tend to turn yellow. It can be cleaned but needs to be done in poroxide
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04-22-2009, 08:26 PM | #4 |
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a few fragile pieces, and hard to find parts, but i would say grab one if its in good condition
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04-22-2009, 08:33 PM | #5 |
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If you have a cat, keep it as far away from the thing as ya can.
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04-22-2009, 08:40 PM | #6 |
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its pretty good, better than a lot of other joe stuff. the number one thing that breaks is the 2 front gun turrets. always worth it.
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04-23-2009, 05:43 PM | #7 |
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All right, thanks for the input guys.
Have some serious thinking to do if I'm going to pick one up in good condition. |
04-23-2009, 05:53 PM | #8 |
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i think for the time it was made it was well made.. i think over time the plasitic gets brittle and you should watch for yellowing.. I think it also depends on how it was stored and who owned it before..
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04-23-2009, 05:57 PM | #9 |
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Mine (bought brand new, on clearance, in early 1988) seemed to have a little trouble with the Firebat launch mechanism. The panels didn't seem to line up and the the Firebat itself didn't fit in all the way.
But the overall large "donut" structure of the thing held up well. I didn't have any issues with the doors or lower platforms breaking off. It's also been in a giant plastic bag for the past 15 years or so and hasn't yellowed.
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04-23-2009, 06:16 PM | #10 |
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mine lived forever and then some.
(my mom threw it out with the launching silo thingy full of joes). bitch.
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