Monthly Archives: August 2015

Funskool Toxo Viper

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Nekoman

This figure is what makes Funskool figures fun to me. You take an already good figure like the V1 Toxo Viper, put it in the V2 Toxo Viper’s colors and have an even better figure. It’s interesting as a novelty … Continue reading →

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1989 Alley Viper

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Nekoman

One of my all time favorite figures. The colors might be bright, but they’re attractive to say the least. It matches up with the kind of look Shockwave had. When it comes to late eighties Cobras, this guy, the Night … Continue reading →

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Chinese Major Bludd

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Nekoman

Now this one’s a fun figure. Another quirky international variant, but this one’s great in all the right ways! This Major Bludd was a completely new figure made for sale in China. He’s an amalgam of parts from V2 Major … Continue reading →

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1990 Lampreys

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Nekoman

Another forgotten figure, and a novelty one as well. I’m a big fan of the original Lampreys, but these guys have something interesting going for them as well with their colors. I could easily see these guys being like a … Continue reading →

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Funskool Barbecue

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Nekoman

What a strange little figure. I can’t really say this one’s good; on the contrary, I think he’s actually rather bad. Funskool put figures in some curious little color schemes back when they had the license to produce GI Joe … Continue reading →

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1994 Cobra Viper

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Nekoman

For these troops there’s no place too dirty, or too dangerous. When the leaky suit brigade fails to accomplish the job, Cobra can send these Hazard Vipers into any environment and expect results. With their superior equipment, training, and a … Continue reading →

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Tiger Force Roadblock (1988)

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Nekoman

Three of my favorite figures here. The original Tiger Force color schemes were so vibrant, yet cohesive. It also helps that they often recycled excellent sculpts, just making the figures all the better. Given, I think some are nicer than … Continue reading →

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1991 Toxo Viper

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Nekoman

I’ve always been a big fan of both Toxo Vipers and the Eco Warriors. While the original is a classic, this one is an improvement in ways. I like the colors better on this figure, and it’s much less clunky … Continue reading →

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Clean-up Ladies

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Nekoman

Female soldiers find odd jobs in the Cobra hierarchy. This pair works as security at a Cobra chemical plant. They may not be technicians, but they can still melt your heart: literally! These two were customs/KOs by The Black Major, … Continue reading →

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1988 Shockwave

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Nekoman

Shockwave and Sure Fire on patrol in an abandoned industrial area… ARAH Shockwave is a favorite of mine. He’s got a great sculpt and the colors look nice without being too goofy. The Night-Force colors were more muted, but I … Continue reading →

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