Our next gallery from the Combiner Wars is Decepticon Viper! Viper is a redecoed version of Powerglide with a new head. Intended as an army builder, he is something very cool – a crossover with G.I. Joe, with the plane being based on the Cobra Rattler and the robot mode’s new head taking inspiration from the Rattler pilot Wild Weasel, which is also what the Z06 on the wing refers to. To top it all off, the robot chest and the other wing feature a modified Cobra logo, based on the Cobra / Decepticons logo from the Devil’s Due G.I. Joe / Transformers crossover series.
Viper’s deco is excellently done, and the new head sets him apart from Powerglide. Like Powerglide, he has a simple but effective transformation that leaves him with side-to-side head movement, but as with Powerglide, he’s got no biceps swivels. Viper transforms into a weapon to be wielded by other, larger, Transformers – a call-out on the packaging places him as the sidearm of Cyclonus’ gestalt form, Galvatronus, but any Transformer with a 5mm peg socket can wield him. Like Powerglide, Viper has no accessories, so for some of these photos I gave him the gun that came with the Generations Legends Optimus Prime.
Overall, Viper is a cool little redeco. He looks fantastic and the G.I. Joe crossover is an extra bonus. Well worth checking out when he hits stores – until then, live vicariously through our gallery!
Combiner Wars Viper Gallery
Lupine Maximus
Dang it, you stole my idea! XD But I could seriously get two of this guy, if not three or four. I know it might be over kill, but since Silverbolt and Cyclonus have the ports on their fore arms, and which become the thighs for their combined mode, imagine having on on each thigh, giving it both beef, AND fire power. The the other two would go onto the combined mode gun, and the other as itself.
ABH1979
He looks awesome. So tempted to get this guy.
The Cobra Rattlers were always one of my favorite vehicles from the Joe 'toon.
Skyclaw
I love this little guy! He looks better than PG and love the homage/cross-over to GI Joe line. Can't wait for Viper and he will become Menasor's main gun.
HARD RAINBOW
This is the figure I'm most excited about this year. Can't wait to build a army of these guys!
Would be cool if he makes an appearance in the Transformers vs GI Joe comic.
LastDecepticon
I need him , Multiple times . What I wouldn't give for a Transformers Hiss Tank . One can Dream.
ultramagnus1
Bought on sight and will go temporarily with Menasor until Galvatronus has his limbs and he will join him then.
Jerrymiru
I'm in LOVE!!!
Shin Densetsu
That new nose makes for a neat change! The new Wild Weasel based head reminds me of a Gobot, great pics Sol!
Spether
Wow. I like his color scheme more than Powerglide's. Fantastic redeco.
PlanckEpoch
Watch out. I'm going for 13 of these bad guys!
St Firebringer
I love the level of care and detail that went into this! I feel like Hasbro is just really killing it lately!
Cosmoglide
bought on sight. holy crap, that looks awesome
80sforged
Cool, hope to see him soon. I was actually thinking of sticking him with the Combaticons for now. Curious to see what the limbs will be for Galvatronus.
cryotek
I have Powerglide but haven't open him yet. I will be getting Viper for Cyclonus. Just love the blue color scheme on him.
Autovolt 127
The fact I have over 66,000 posts says I'm the one who should get off the internet and go outside.
Same.
anyways Viper is cool, he makes a great duo with Darkwing.
zappatton2
I'm an MP guy, but this does look pretty cool. Makes me want an MP Powerglide, now that this character is an established retool option.
MarkMilton
bought… multiple times.
SoundWave88
Guess I won't be getting a Powerglide now…But I could use a few vipers!!!
mainframe
waiting to say "Its over 9,000!!!!"
doomtron
Hope they do more crossovers .a cobra/seeker superion retool would be phenomenal