HCC788 - SNOW SERPENT - COBRA MONTH vintage G. I. Joe toy review! HD S02E27

[@flobanez]

One of my favorite figures of all time. Glad I got a mint complete of him.

[@white-dragon4424]

One of the best thought out and designed Cobra troops, so much so that it'd be quite easy to adapt for a live action movie, if they even make a decent adaptation, that is...

[@cryptomnesiac]

I was a big fan of this figure when he came out. Paired really great with the Ice Viper, Storm Shadow and Firefly for Arctic missions.

[@MrKersey]

The 1985 version Snow Serpent is definitely one of my favorite GI Joe figures. It is very well designed, the helmet is perfect, the assault rifle looks more like Finnish Valmet M62/M76 which goes hand in hand with winter/polar theater of war. Other renditions of the Snow Serpent are just the pale copy of the original, with the exception of the v2 which has its appeal.

[@bobastu]

Great review of a great figure. At this point, the kids whom were able to buy the OG13 were still into the line. The designers still had a love for the line, and were not being influenced by the lack of a cartoon or the politics of Desert Storm. We had just really gotten involved in Iran Contra conflict, and kids and parents were still showing the line love. Vehicles were still great, and new molds were being created, with love and passion, for figures and vehicles! Thanks for letting us share your passion. Yo Joe!

[@paulmiddleton8487]

Dang. I had one as a kid, played with him a LOT for many years, great figure. Although... I had NO idea you could fit the mortar on the back pack! I somehow feel I missed out!

[@bernardbourdon2678]

This one is in my top 10 cobra figures.

[@jasonkerest394]

Being from Iowa, yeah we know snow and we know the Snow Serpent. Part of the fun thing about living in cold snowy environment during the winter is after a driveway or a lot got plowed there'd be a large mound of snow in the backlots which us kids would play in and I remember playing with my Snow Serpent on more than a few occasions, pretending it was a mountain. We'd burrow out small caves for figures and vehicles, I seem to remember one time we played a variation of the crystals of death from the MASS device mini series. I actually had Snow Serpent and 2 Snow Cats(Grandma got me second snow cat for Christmas) and we played until the street lights started to come on. It was good times.

[@dielaughingproductions3765]

Great review from your early days, @hcc788. Watching this made me realize I really miss the curtain calls at the end of your reviews. My wife and I used to enjoy seeing all the figures that appeared in the review take their bow at the end.

[@samanthaadams619]

Wonderful video! I remember having this figure in the mid 80s, and admiring all the detail on the uniform. And yes, his accessories were also outstanding.

[@ArtistAnnex]

Yet another wonderful review of a great Cobra Trooper... Ive had this guy for 30 yrs now and just realized from your review that his anti tank weapon clips onto his backpack! Awesome bit of detail :)

[@HCC788]

R F Thank you, sir!

[@adamverwolf9499]

Snow Job was modeled with extra small feet to fit the skiis.

[@samfrito]

Awesome HCC! You nailed it. He deserves a spot in Cobra month for sure, or should I say "they". They're probably the first ones I bought spares of, along with the BATs. The uniform was quite a stroke of brilliance. It was very utilitarian, but also a vestige of a yeti - like monster with the furred gauntlets. The AK-47 is a great touch, being one of the most versatile weapons for multiple climates. Great show, brother.

[@HCC788]

sam torres Thank you! One more to go for Cobra Month-- soon to be a national holiday.

[@samfrito]

Excellent. It shall be as I planned from the very beginning. Take over the world's holiday by out numbering them with Cobra's.

[@papishow]

Easy top tier figure. He was one if my favs.

[@HCC788]

You can tell a lot of effort went into this guy.

[@MartinKronstrom]

I had the Snow Serpent when I was a kid. It was a perfect match on the white shaggy carpet simulating snow dunes. But how many time my mom stepped barefeet on the cannon hidden in the carpet....

[@shermanvermin76]

I definitely do like *these* versions of the Snow Serpents (and the early 1991 versions).

[@arlenburgin2392]

I've got 2!

[@OfficialEricElemen]

This was one of my favorite toys, he used to be so much more than just a cobra/gijoe toy.

[@affoster79]

Snow Serpents I love those guys! Them and the Desert Scorpions. I've always been a fan of environmental specific troopers. I actually liked the Heli Vipers sure the colors are a bit weird but they are perfect for piloting the Fang II and Cobra Mamba flight pods.

[@HCC788]

affoster79 Eventually, the Heli-Viper will get his turn for a review! Probably not for a long time, though.

[@christianhafer9819]

A Top tier, top 10 figure all the way. Spectacular, really.

[@chrisnwi1209]

Never would have guessed it was going to be the Snow Serpent for this week of Cobra month. This is one cool figure and as always you did a great review of him Bryan. A+++.

[@HCC788]

Chris Michalec Thank you! I try not to ruin the surprise! This video was originally going to include a rant about something peculiar going on in the market for Snow Serpents, but I took it out. It bogged down the review and made it way, too long.

[@chrisnwi1209]

I would be interested to hear what the rant was about, but I can see why you pulled there is alot to go over with this guy.

[@HCC788]

I'm thinking about doing the rant as a separate video, but it's tough to find the time. It is something that should be brought to light and known by more people.

[@tikifire]

Good review! I really like this guy and still have my childhood one with all his accessories surprisingly.

[@HCC788]

Tikifire's Retro Clubhouse Pretty impressive keeping track of all those accessories. It's good you still have your old one. They are a bit overpriced on the aftermarket right now.

[@tikifire]

I didn't really keep track of them, was just lucky to find them all in my parents' attic.

[@christianhafer9819]

@@HCC788 I have two though. I'll get more, eventually.

[@woofan25]

Another great figure in the greatest figure line of them all - 1985!

[@omarelvintachodelgabacho4207]

Beautiful piece. I love it.go cobras

[@willischalepah9488]

i got one on eBay in great shape for my collection love the figure also.

[@christianhafer9819]

Everyone does.

[@TJ347]

The Snow Serpent's missile doodad is more akin to a mortar launcher than anything else, and certainly a mortar would be a good anti-tank weapon.

[@basher20]

seems to me it has a lot of influence from the British WW II era 2-inch airborne mortar or the Japanese type 89 Grenade discharger, aka the "knee mortar".

[@Mlopez_602]

he was one of my favorite ones.

[@omarlawrence5239]

I used to love seeing Snake Eyes in the brown leather bomber jacket with the fur in the cartoons and comics and other characters like Cobra Commander but they never made winter editions to the mainstream lineup in toys. Bummer.

[@THEWATCHERISLOOKING]

One of my favorites

[@GrandmasDay32]

No way, the Heli-Viper is awesome. Both cool figures.

[@nealg6810]

Excellent review. I love the cartoon still of The Snow Serpents in full gear and you see Storm Shadow with no sleeves. Ha.

[@HCC788]

Neal G Storm Shadow was just that tough! I think that was the same episode in which Quick Kick showed up in the snow with no shoes.

[@nealg6810]

Yes. That's right. They did battle, right?

[@HCC788]

I believe so. It's been a while since I'ev seen that episode.

[@nealg6810]

I think I watched a couple of weeks ago. Ha.

[@jh6495]

Loved this figure. Always reminded me of the Russians in Red Dawn. I had it stolen when I brought it to Kindergarten back in 85. I'll never forget how pissed I was.

[@brianbarnett7885]

Never noticed the rocket laucher tabbed into the backpack!

[@Ynffy]

Would be fun to buy a mini like this and paint the details and repaint the suit like a model figure.

[@TheDarthvalen]

Great work brother only you can do a 20 min video on a single G I Joe action figure

[@HCC788]

TheDarthvalen Haha-- I don't know if that's a good thing! Thank you :D

[@TheDarthvalen]

I see what you trying to do your dedication to your channel and love for this toys i can understand and i hope to follow your foot steps i just need more time to dedicate to my channel, GI Joeee

[@HCC788]

TheDarthvalen I don't know, man. Every time I upload a video, a few people unsubscribe. I can't please everyone, and sometimes it seems like I can't please anyone. I'm just doing the best I can.

[@TheDarthvalen]

Just have fun with it your true fans will stick around

[@HCC788]

Thanks :D

[@RHannah78]

You talk about how a lot of his accessories mirror some of his training description on his file card. It mentions his training in the use of a kayak. It would have been awesome if he had come with that!

[@HCC788]

Stalker v2 came with a kayak. You could give him that one. It might work.

[@Mustard978]

I agree. The file card should have said something along the lines of "File Name: Varies".

[@jcliffe8146]

which GI Joe came with a canoe or rather a kayak it was a Winter guy I know just not sure which one

[@HCC788]

You're probably thinking of Stalker v2.

[@christianhafer9819]

@@HCC788 Stalker V2 is one of the best figures. Have you done a review of him yet?

[@fatcat8033]

ve - Hickle

[@bobminion8317]

Lol i hope there are 2 snow shoes and one for each feet lol

[@jakubbuszko3089]

AKS :) for mechanized infantry ...