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10-21-2009, 11:09 PM | #1 |
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If you are an ARAH fan, one of the pinnacle pieces of your collection is the 1982 Sears Exclusive Cobra Missile Command Headquarters.
Now most of us are unable to obtain an original either due to price or lack of availability. The original HQ was made out of cardboard, so prime examples are few and far between. I always kicked myself for not picking it up in '82 and thought that I would never be able to own one. But I was wrong.... A couple years ago J_man and Cabana Jack over at Joecustoms started working on making a recreation of this sought after play-set. After hours upon hours of hard work, figuring out how to produce, and what to produce it out of, they finally came out with their version of this great classic. May I present, from D&J Toys, the Custom Cobra Missile Command HQ: Unlike the original, the HQ is made of plastic instead of cardboard. By doing this, it is sturdier and will last many years to come. The missile does raise up to the firing position, the elevator is fully functional, and your cobra troops easily sit in the chairs, stand on the gangways, and the elevator. I pre-order this back in March and it finally arrived today. And I tell you what, it was well worth the wait. If you are an ARAH fan and want a play-set that you can actually play with, this is a must have. |
10-21-2009, 11:12 PM | #2 |
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That's sick and at a way better price. Glad someone finally did this.
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10-21-2009, 11:13 PM | #3 |
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Very nice.
Do not remember it but back in 82 I was 10 so I knew nothing about exclusives and was happy with whatever I got. :-)
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10-21-2009, 11:14 PM | #4 |
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Very Cool I made one out of plastic using an Indiana Jones Akator Playset and a random cruise rocket.
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10-21-2009, 11:14 PM | #5 |
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Nice! Did you buy the assembled or un-assembled version?
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10-21-2009, 11:15 PM | #6 |
Say what?!?
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Always wanted this but was worried about the cardboard and the price. Just placed an order for one of these,hope I get one . This just looks awesome!:-)
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10-21-2009, 11:16 PM | #7 |
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10-21-2009, 11:19 PM | #9 |
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10-21-2009, 11:21 PM | #10 |
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I picked up the pit parts from D&J toys and I have one of these on order as well.. I look forward to geting mine as well. this guy dose great work.
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