G.i. Joe Classified # 199 Hydro-Viper
Hydro-Vipers are Cobra Eels who have volunteered to undergo extreme surgical modifications done to their bodies to prevent Nitrogen narcosis (aka the “bends”) and other side effects of prolonged deep diving. Becoming more fish than human, these Cobra troopers usually slowly become mentally unstable.
His left gauntlet has readouts for his vitals and other details.
His helmet is actually a separate alternate head, so you will have to pop the default head off.
Hoses from the helmet plug into his scuba gear. Getting the hoses in can be a bit of a chore.
The Hydro-Viper’s Fathom Fins look really creepy.
Speaking of fins, his bio states that the Hydro-Viper also undergoes surgeries for his hands to have webs so he swims faster. It’s a shame the figure does not have extra hands. So it only has an open left hand all the time.
For weaponry, he comes with a dagger that can be sheathed on this right thigh.
He also has a harpoon gun that can be holstered on his lower left leg.
Using a Third-Party display stand to get more poses out of this guy.
Lastly, the set provides us with a black Manta Ray to partner up with this guy. Thankfully, Hasbro didn’t make this set a deluxe pack just for this fella.
It’s a shame there are no holes underneath this figure. We could’ve plug him into a stand to make him look like he’s swimming alongside the Hydro-Viper.
Overall, not bad. The sculpts and details are really good on this guy. Although I do wish the set provided us with some optional hands. The hoses are also a bit of a pain to get plugged into the scuba pack.
Personally, visually, I prefer Cobra Eels over this guy.
With this done, we’ve only got a handful of Viper specialists left not yet included in the Classified line. They already announced the Toxo-Viper and HEAT-Viper, so that leaves Astro-, Laser- and Rock-Vipers, not counting vehicle pilots and drivers. Whew….
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