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Techno-Viper
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Animated Appearances
Techno-Vipers were animated only for commercials.
Classic Marvel Comic Appearances
By my count, Techno-Vipers were discernible in 108 panels in 26 issues from Sept. 1987 to Sept. 1993: #63, 68, 79, 80, SM 17, 83, SM 20, 86, SM 21, 89, 93, 95, 96, 97, 102, 108, 114, 115, 116, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 139, and 140.
Figure Releases
| Versions:
| 1. 1987
| 2. 1994 (Power Fighter)
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| Version 1: spring 1987 regular carded figure assortment
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| Cobra Battlefield Technician
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| - head: Techno-Viper (87, 94)
- arms: Techno-Viper (87, 94), Heli-Viper (92)
- torso: Techno-Viper (87, 94)
- waist: Techno-Viper (87, 94)
- legs: Techno-Viper (87, 94)
| | Accessories: silver plasma rifle with peg for hose (new), black backpack with tool rack and two pegs for hoses (new), silver pneumatic claw tool with peg for hose (new), silver pneumatic hammer with peg for hose (new), silver pneumatic wrench with peg for hose (new), two long black hoses (common).
| Modern battles involve expensive, complicated machines and it is inevitable that these machines sustain enemy inflicted damage, succumb to driver-error, or simply break down of their own accord. It is the mission of the Techno-Vipers to provide field maintenance support and combat-engineer capability to the frontline Cobra troops. Techno-Vipers can repair HISS tanks, build bridges, and retrieve large heavy machines from seemingly inaccessible places.
"Just because the Techno-Vipers carry wrenches and jacks, don't underestimate them! They work their way up from the ranks of Vipers and each one is a qualified Cobra Infantryman. They also function as sappers and are always called on as the first wave in assaulting a heavily fortified position!"
| | Toy Notes: Item #6490.
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| Version 2: summer 1994 Star Brigade boxed Cobra Power Fighter accessory
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| Cobra Battlefield Technician
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| - head: Techno-Viper (87, 94)
- arms: Techno-Viper (87, 94), Heli-Viper (92)
- torso: Techno-Viper (87, 94)
- waist: Techno-Viper (87, 94)
- legs: Techno-Viper (87, 94)
| | Accessories: none
| | Modern space battles involve expensive, complicated equipment. And like most things that are expensive and complicated, this equipment tends to break down. The job of repairing the high-tech machines belongs to the Techno-Vipers. They can repair everything from Cobra Detonators to Ice Snakes, but their most important duty involves the maintenance and operations of Cobra Power Fighter units. With design plans stolen from G.I. Joe, the Techno-Vipers helped design the Power Fighters, so naturally they were Cobra Commander's first choice to drive them—full throttle and armed to the max!
| | Variations: There exists a very rare variant with yellow instead of bronze, as pictured on the filecard.
| | Toy Notes: Item #81036. This figure is considered a high-demand item.
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