G.I. Joe Cobra Ninja Viper Mail-In Figure AFA 75+ ** POP 2, 3rd Highest Grade, Only 4 Higher ** Bagged (Hasbro, 1992).

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G.I. Joe Cobra Ninja Viper Mail-In Figure AFA 75+ ** POP 2, 3rd Highest Grade, Only 4 Higher ** Bagged (Hasbro, 1992). Released exclusively through Hasbro's mail-away program in 1992, the Cobra Ninja Viper remains one of the most mysterious and desirable figures from the A Real American Hero era. A teal-clad repaint of Storm Shadow, this stealth operative was obtainable by direct order, making it a true late-line rarity. The figure was typically issued with dark grey weapons, though a number of examples, including this one, came equipped with the light grey variant, a subtle but notable variation. This example remains factory sealed in its original bag, complete with filecard and stapled accessory bag attached to the main polybag. Graded AFA EX+/NM 75+, this piece holds a population of two at this tier, ranking as the third-highest grade known, with only four graded higher in the population report. A cornerstone of late-run G.I. Joe mail-in collecting, the Ninja Viper represents both scarcity and style - a stealth icon from the closing years of Hasbro's golden age. For collectors pursuing the rarest Cobra operatives, this sealed example is a true hidden weapon from the shadows of Joe history.

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