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View Poll Results: Rank the ROC Para-Viper!! | |||
1 (lowest) | 6 | 2.67% | |
2 | 0 | 0% | |
3 | 2 | 0.89% | |
4 | 4 | 1.78% | |
5 | 6 | 2.67% | |
6 | 5 | 2.22% | |
7 | 9 | 4.00% | |
8 | 36 | 16.00% | |
9 | 64 | 28.44% | |
10 (highest) | 93 | 41.33% | |
Voters: 225. You may not vote on this poll |
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08-18-2009, 08:12 PM | #1 |
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Not to many peeps seem to have the ROC Para-Viper yet so I thought I'd get up close & personal with this redeco of a Modern-Era Troop Building Classic!!
In all honesty I have been attached to this particular ME offering since day one, not only because he's mega-cool, but my real life last name is "Para." Loosely 80's comic-influenced, the Para-Viper is one of the few all new character ARAH inspired sculpted figures. Draped in wonderful realistic gear & fully loaded, the Para-Viper quickly shot up the ranks as one of most highly praised 25th/ME figures in fan's best selections as he boasted a large number of items like flippers & a long range rifle as well as fully removable gear with all new parts underneath. The one complaint that was most often mentioned was the color scheme, either being to bright or un-military, the new ROC Para-Viper amends this by coming in classic no-fail black & red, which defiantly has that real world feel. I am happy to report that the Para-Viper comes with all the weapons his previous release did, including the helmet, tubes/vest/backpack, goggles, knife, long range rifle w/clip & stand, short range rifle, & flippers. One of the differences included here is a ROC "filler" helocopter launching projectile pack. Now this could be cool, if he could either A) fit on it using the handles, or B) have it actually attach as a backpack. Unfortunately he can do neither. The New Para-Vip actually has a new hole moded in his parachute back to attach an additional pack (which ruins the look of the Cobra emblem) that I thought might be for this helocopter pack, but when the pack is placed, the "launch button" will touch your Trooper... no good. If you try & flip him around the helocopter blade is in the way, slicing him to ribbons. My next thought was that this is some type of drone, but then why the handle bars? A cool idea, poorly executed. All of the gear fits tight like the previous release & this time you will find that the side leg plug-ins have been switched. Unfortunately this does not work out as well because the stored knife now touches the double clips new location rather than how it had plenty of space on the previous release. Paint apps are similar to the original as they are probably equal in number but there are some different places painted (or unpainted) from the previous release. As with the original Para-Viper this release is sheer win, he looks real-world & will fit in with the realism (& un-realisim) of the ROC or 25th/ME lines. A solid re-release & a no-brainer for Hasbro, even with more quantities available, I'm sure this Para-Viper may prove as challenging to find as the 1st with the new preferred colors & wider audience demographic. A must buy for your Cobra Armies!! Last edited by Steel Brigade; 12-17-2023 at 05:39 PM.. |
08-18-2009, 08:14 PM | #2 |
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And some more pics!! ^_^
Last edited by Steel Brigade; 12-28-2023 at 04:59 PM.. |
08-18-2009, 08:15 PM | #3 |
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I want that damn figure. Several, actually.
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08-18-2009, 08:15 PM | #4 |
Knuckle Massage!
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In package... it was a good day!!
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08-18-2009, 08:25 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the gallery, didn't know that his helmet was removable too. I think this is my favorite Cobra from the RoC line.
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08-18-2009, 08:25 PM | #6 |
Cobra Alley Viper
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The previous version was already a 9, for me. -1 for the color. Now its fixed so its a 10 for me now...damn I have to replace all my paravipers with this one now, and have to get rid of the old ones somehow =( .
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08-18-2009, 08:27 PM | #7 |
Rick Hunter
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I give it a 9 it is an Awesome figure.
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08-18-2009, 08:29 PM | #8 |
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Nice!
Shame about the back Cobra being senselessly mutilated. Regardless, he's certainly got the detail and gear to fit with the ROC line. |
08-18-2009, 08:32 PM | #9 |
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I love this figure.. wish I had one! I think the Para-viper and Elite viper are the best of the RoC line! Can't wait to add a Para Viper to my line-up!
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08-18-2009, 08:36 PM | #10 |
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I'm still looking for a couple of these...easily a 10 for me!!!
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