Cobra Adder (1988) 

 

Overview

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The Cobra Adder was released in 1988 as a Cobra mobile missile launcher in the vintage G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line. It was also released in 1989. The vehicle carries two large White Heat missiles and features an elevating launcher system.

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Key Features

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Mobile Missile Platform

The Cobra Adder is a compact, one-man missile vehicle designed to transport and launch two tactical missiles.

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Two White Heat Missiles

Its main armament consists of two White Heat II surface-to-surface missiles. These missiles are among the most commonly missing accessories when purchasing a loose Adder.

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Elevating Launcher

The launcher can move from a horizontal travelling position to an elevated firing position, giving the vehicle a distinctive appearance.

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No Figure Included

Although Road Pig is shown operating the vehicle in the package artwork, he was not included with the Cobra Adder.

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Fun Facts

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• Released in 1988 and again in 1989.

• Part of Cobra's late-1980s vehicle lineup.

• Designed as a mobile long-range missile platform.

• The compact design makes it ideal for Cobra base displays.

• The Adder is sometimes confused with the European name Adder used for the Cobra Viper action figure.

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What Makes It Complete?

A complete loose Cobra Adder should include:

• Cobra Adder vehicle

• 2 original White Heat missiles

• Complete missile launcher

• Original decals

• No major cracks or broken parts

Road Pig is not required for completeness.

The Cobra Adder is a relatively small vehicle, but its unusual missile launcher and oversized White Heat missiles make it one of the more recognizable Cobra support vehicles from the 1988–1989 period.