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Ready to be bombarded with the Oh So Awesome Cobra Crimson Hydra images? I found one on clearance for ten bucks would you believe?
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Such a beautiful craft, I am surprised it didn't sell better. Of course, I didn't buy one at full price either.
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Its a repaint of a former series, Spy Troops, and then Valor vs. Venom. I can't believe I didn't buy it when it was in Stealth Black. That was a no brainer miss fire for sure. The red version is just as cool, and it fits perfectly with my Crimson Guard collections.
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It looks to be styled after a stealth bomber, but with the usual impossible Cobra modifications
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The back wings slide out so that it can fit in the packaging.
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The top opens out for stabilizing and to reveal rocket launchers.
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The Aero-Viper is so-so, has some neat gold detailing. I just noticed his helmet is removable, that bumps him up an extra star, looks to be a Firefly like head under there.
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Now for the gimmick! An underbelly bomb?
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No, a mini ship pod! Or a bomb with a pilot in it! Cobra has so many expendable men.
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I wouldn't want to fly that pod. Certain doom. (Crimson Guard trooper not included)
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So yeah, if you can find one, pick it up. It is one of the better vehicles I have run across in a while.
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Damn, the bathroom floor is a great studio. Very nice shots coming out of the old steam digital camera.
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Bye-bye!