Cobra Twin Missile Radar

 

Overview

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The Cobra Twin Missile Radar is a 1988 Cobra Motorized Action Pack from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line. It was part of Wave 7 and was designed as a compact Cobra air-defense and radar unit. The set combines a radar installation with two missile launchers and a wind-up motorized feature.

Unlike a full-size Cobra vehicle, this is a small battlefield accessory intended to expand Cobra defensive positions and dioramas.

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Key Features

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• Released in 1988

• Cobra Motorized Action Pack

• Part of Wave 7

• Twin missile launchers

• Radar/targeting equipment

• Wind-up motorized action

• Compact battlefield defense unit

• Designed to work with 3¾-inch G.I. Joe figures

• No figure included

• Available in both U.S. and international releases, including Singapore-made examples.

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Fun Facts

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• The Twin Missile Radar was one of several Cobra Motorized Action Packs released in 1988, alongside the Machine Gun Nest, Mine Sweeper and Mortar Launcher.

• The motorized feature is typical of the Motorized Action Pack concept, which Hasbro introduced in 1987.

• Despite its small size, it makes a great addition to a Cobra base or defensive diorama.

• Sealed examples can command considerably more than loose examples; current online asking prices can reach around £65/$70, although asking prices are not the same as confirmed sales.

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What Makes It Complete?

For a complete loose example, I would look for:

• Main radar/missile base

• Radar assembly

• Twin missile launchers

• Original missiles

• Motorized mechanism

• Any original connecting/support pieces

• Original Cobra markings/decals where applicable

• Original blueprint/instructions, if included with the particular release

No figure was included.

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Recommended GIJoeForSale.com Price

For a clean, complete example:

€19.95–24.95

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If the motor has been tested and works correctly:

€24.95–29.95

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For a sealed example:

€44.95–59.95

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Collector Appeal 7/10

The Twin Missile Radar isn't one of the headline Cobra vehicles, but it is an excellent 1988 Cobra accessory, particularly for collectors building complete Cobra bases, battlefield displays or Motorized Action Pack collections.