GIJoe Classified Series Range Viper In Hand Review

Uncle Bobby B. of Bee’s Battlegrounds is back with another review, this time of the highly anticipated G.I.Joe Classified Series Cobra Range-Viper figure!

As with Big Ben, Range-Viper is currently a Walmart exclusive, but I’m sure that’ll change as it has with the Fire Team 788 release.

Now, let’s get to it! –

Maaaaaaaan, I can’t wait to have this figure in hand, he looks INCREDIBLE! I’m excited for the inevitable Skull Buster repaint…maybe even a female version?

For those interested, below you’ll find the original product photography and details shared during Walmart’s Collect Con –

G.I. Joe is a highly skilled, on-demand, special operations force of men and women from around the globe. tasked with defending the world from Cobra, a ruthless criminal organization bent on total domination. The brave members of G.I. Joe are prepared to seek out Cobra in any environment on the planet. From hostile jungles to ice-clad arctic peaks…wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there. New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Range-Viper comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. This Range-Viper figure contains 8 character-inspired accessories including a bandolier, bandana, sai, pickaxe, backpack, and 3 weapon accessories; plus a footlocker to stow all their gear! Range-Vipers have an unusually high tolerance for discomfort. They subsist on the vermin they catch, must procure all their own supplies, and build their own shelters. Once dropped into the field, they don’t cost anything to feed, clothe or arm making them ideal cannon fodder. Includes: Figure and 8 accessories

G.I. Joe and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.

YO JOE! G.I. JOE EXPLODES INTO A LARGER-THAN-LIFE ERA WITH 6 INCH ACTION FIGURES: The G.I. Joe Classified Series evolves the characters fans know and love into a highly articulated 6-inch (150 mm) scale with premium deco and detailing
CLASSIC RANGE-VIPER-INSPIRED DESIGN: Features a classic design updated to bring the Cobra Wilderness Troopers into the modern era and 8 accessories creating an ideal troop builder figure to combat your Joes.
HIGHLY POSEABLE WITH PREMIUM DETAILING: G.I. Joe Classified Series Range-Viper action figure features premium detailing and articulation for poseability to create dynamic dioramas (some poses may require additional support)
COLLECTIBLE PACKAGING: 76 in the G.I Joe Classified Series sequence. The closed-box packaging showcases accessory loadout, character-specific File Card Icons, original artwork, and unique digital renders that are perfect for display
EXPAND YOUR ROSTER: Look for other G.I. Joe Action Figures and G.I. Joe Toys to build your roster of heroes and villains (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

What’s very unfortunate is the news that many had their preorders canceled. Not sure why Walmart can’t seem to figure their back end out. There are some to think there’s an alternative, sinister motive in play…

Folks, as someone in the technology space, let me give you a piece of info – I would assume that the problem is more than likely some API call that failed, or some SFTP file drop that was supposed to happen but didn’t, causing Walmart’s system to say “I didn’t get paid” or something random like that. Either way, my heart goes out to those that have had their orders canceled.

Overall, what are your thoughts on the Range Viper? Is it a character that you’re excited to see in Classified, or is it one that you could skip all together?