Hydro-Viper
Hasbro • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Toy Category
Action Figure
Year Released
1988
Condition
Fair/Good. The figure shows significant paint wear on the red boots and gloves. The O-ring may be original but the waist appears slightly loose. The removable green helmet is present but the face mask appears to have some clouding.
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $25.00 (incomplete)
Description
A Cobra Undersea Elite trooper featuring a black wetsuit with blue textured patterns and red belt/boots. The figure has a removable green helmet with a translucent face mask. Originally included a manta ray companion, a blue trident, and two removable flippers.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $25.00 (incomplete)
Auction Estimate
$12.00 - $18.00
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Standard mass market release; manufactured in Hong Kong or China
Model Number
6022/6530
Toy Type
3.75 inch scale, plastic with internal rubber O-ring
Toy Condition
Fair/Good. The figure shows significant paint wear on the red boots and gloves. The O-ring may be original but the waist appears slightly loose. The removable green helmet is present but the face mask appears to have some clouding.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (Loose)
Rarity & Significance
Moderate significance. While not the rarest figure, the Hydro-Viper is part of the popular later 1980s expansion of the Cobra specialty sub-groups. It is highly sought after when complete due to the easily lost small accessories like the manta ray and flippers.
Special Features
Features a unique removable helmet with a flip-up lens and swiveling wrists typical of the 1988 figure construction standard.
Notable Variations
A Funskool (India) version exists with distinct color variations and lower plastic quality; Chinese/Japanese market releases may have slight paint application differences.