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11-12-2010, 07:24 PM | #1 |
Cobra Pope Viper I
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OK, I am almost 100 percent positive that this is not an original Snake Eyes, it is listed as a V1.5 but has the V1 waist and there are four of them.
They are all in mint condition and have crisp mold lines as well as a duller plastic. I like repros and bootleg figures, but do not like them being sold as original. What does everyone else think? Gi JOE COBRA 1983 SNAKE EYES version 1.5 (Swivel Arm) - eBay (item 220695567801 end time Nov-16-10 12:25:29 PST) Gi JOE COBRA 1983 SNAKE EYES version 1.5 (Swivel Arm) - eBay (item 220695566875 end time Nov-16-10 12:24:01 PST) Gi JOE COBRA 1983 SNAKE EYES version 1.5 (Swivel Arm) - eBay (item 220695566317 end time Nov-16-10 12:23:05 PST) Gi JOE COBRA 1983 SNAKE EYES version 1.5 (Swivel Arm) - eBay (item 220695566049 end time Nov-16-10 12:22:37 PST)
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11-12-2010, 07:57 PM | #2 |
Cobra Viper
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looks like it was just slapped together from spare parts (hence the waist not being right), spray painted, and a snakeyes head on top. the head color doesn't seam to match the rest of the body and there apears to be a big ole thumb print on his chest.
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11-12-2010, 07:59 PM | #3 |
Arashikage Clan Dropout
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I think they are bootlegs not original parts. Ive just compared an original to the ebay photos and the details on the grenade, knife, arm pouches and cuffs are nowhere near as defined.
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11-12-2010, 08:11 PM | #4 |
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wow. fuckers. i was thinking about buying one of these. thank you for the heads up!!!
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11-12-2010, 08:15 PM | #5 |
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It's officially a bootleg guys.. snake.doctor is also very well known as Marucobra on other sites.. He was one of the first bootleg sellers out there..
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11-12-2010, 08:40 PM | #6 |
A Real Mex/American Hero!
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Isn't it a 1.5 because its a 1983 swivel arm rather than a 1982 straight arm? About it being a bootleg, have no idea.
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11-12-2010, 08:46 PM | #7 |
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Typically that would be the case, but when they changed to swivel arms, they also changed the waist pieces to a thinner looking one with a very small looking belt. The waist piece on this one is definately like the 1982 versions
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11-12-2010, 10:02 PM | #8 |
MCC Recruiter
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right.. mismatched waist.
lame. good catch, fellow tankers. now, mystery rings on and .. .away!
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