A Real American Hero Vapor

**DarkLordMordred** · 05-21-2025, 02:27 PM

I gave him a 7. He's an interesting design and I like that he's a unique character (at least, I think he is), rather than a troop type, but he also doesn't come with any accessories. Yes, par for the course for ARAH G.I. Joe, but vehicle drivers should have all come with one gun, at least.

**DarthBrett** · 05-21-2025, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkLordMordred

I gave him a 7. He's an interesting design and I like that he's a unique character (at least, I think he is), rather than a troop type, but he also doesn't come with any accessories. Yes, par for the course for ARAH G.I. Joe, but vehicle drivers should have all come with one gun, at least.

It must have been a last-minute call to not have him come with an accessory. I only say that because his artwork on the box depicts him carrying a machine gun.

Also never realized he was intended to be a single named character until fairly recently.

I'm kind of surprised a lot of people dislike him and I thought he would have been more popular.

THEDARKONE508 · 05-21-2025, 03:44 PM

vehicle drivers come with weapons even when they dont. they're surrounded by missiles and guns on the vehicle they come with.

tt8l · 05-21-2025, 04:07 PM

I gave him an 8

Love the Cobra Airforce black, red, grey & silver. He looks great next to AVAC, Strato-Viper and Wild Weasel. I love the asymmetrical robotic helmet. I'm surprised he's not rated higher. His sculpt isn't as cool and intricate as the other Cobra Air force guys I mention and the lack of paint apps sort of makes the crotch look weird as one solid red piece even if that is as intended, but those are minor gripes.

Josh Z · 05-22-2025, 09:55 AM

I've never understood this figure. Was he originally supposed to be a robot? Why are the two halves of his helmet/face so different?

The head is weird and the body is bland. Meh. 6/10.

Junkyard84 · 06-13-2025, 03:26 PM

9 for me!

One of my absolute favorite character concepts/designs in the line. Extremely cool all around.

MFJayman · 06-13-2025, 04:58 PM

Wow I still haven't ranked this figure. Having a very tough time with this one.

I think the red "undies on the outside" look, really throws me off.

Joe Bro · 06-13-2025, 06:47 PM

He gets a 3. He looks more Star wars than joe

BizCopperhead · 06-13-2025, 08:10 PM

Vapor is my boy but he's got a long neck problem like Copperhead. He needs an ascot like Ghost-Rider

**DarthBrett** · 06-14-2025, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Bro

He gets a 3. He looks more Star wars than joe

Part of the reason I liked him so much. Honestly, a lot of Cobra figures looked like they could fit in with SW.

View Poll Results: How would you rate ARAH Vapor?
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4	1	2.70%
5	7	18.92%
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05-21-2025, 02:27 PM	#11
DarkLordMordred Dark Lord of the Mods Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 11,577	I gave him a 7. He's an interesting design and I like that he's a unique character (at least, I think he is), rather than a troop type, but he also doesn't come with any accessories. Yes, par for the course for ARAH G.I. Joe, but vehicle drivers should have all come with one gun, at least. __________________ "I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And I'm all out of bubblegum." YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5i...9tb4Exi6R8cnvA Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/lordmordred/?hl=en

05-21-2025, 03:04 PM	#12
DarthBrett Cobra Sith Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 12,638	Quote: Originally Posted by DarkLordMordred I gave him a 7. He's an interesting design and I like that he's a unique character (at least, I think he is), rather than a troop type, but he also doesn't come with any accessories. Yes, par for the course for ARAH G.I. Joe, but vehicle drivers should have all come with one gun, at least. It must have been a last-minute call to not have him come with an accessory. I only say that because his artwork on the box depicts him carrying a machine gun. Also never realized he was intended to be a single named character until fairly recently. I'm kind of surprised a lot of people dislike him and I thought he would have been more popular. __________________ EVERY CLASSIFIED VEHICLE RANKED https://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-j...cle-polls.html EVERY CLASSIFIED FIGURE RANKED https://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-j...nked-list.html

05-21-2025, 04:07 PM	#14
tt8l Crimson Guard Join Date: May 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,377	I gave him an 8 Love the Cobra Airforce black, red, grey & silver. He looks great next to AVAC, Strato-Viper and Wild Weasel. I love the asymmetrical robotic helmet. I'm surprised he's not rated higher. His sculpt isn't as cool and intricate as the other Cobra Air force guys I mention and the lack of paint apps sort of makes the crotch look weird as one solid red piece even if that is as intended, but those are minor gripes. __________________ ►my feedback *►buy/sell/trade*

06-13-2025, 04:58 PM	#17
MFJayman Salty Scallywag Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Swabbin' with Shippy Posts: 3,495	Wow I still haven't ranked this figure. Having a very tough time with this one. I think the red "undies on the outside" look, really throws me off. __________________ Instagram Page

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