Affiliate Link – G.I. Joe Cobra Desert Ops Sniper

It has been quite a while since one of the 12-inch scale G.I. Joe action figures grabbed my attention, but this Desert Ops Trooper: Sniper* that’s up for pre-orders is pretty damned tempting. It would be even more tempting if I’d grabbed the earlier sniper (mentioned here), but as great as the toy looks I’m fighting the urge to click “buy.” Sideshow really does a fantastic job with these figures.

Cobra Commander inspires undying loyalty in his soldiers. However, they wouldn’t become part of the tremendous COBRA ranks if they didn’t get results. While the standard “blueshirt” troopers are the backbone of Cobra Commander’s army, the terrorist organization’s leader has realized the importance of specialized training to meet specific needs. As he weaves his dangerous web across the globe, he needs troopers who not only endure the harsh environments they’re placed in but use it to their advantage. Trained in desert survival and combat, Cobra Commander’s Desert Ops Troopers wear tan uniforms to blend in with the whirling sands of the desert. By the time they are spotted, it’s too late for their enemies. Thinking one step beyond that, Cobra Commander has even made sure to train a specialized group of these desert troopers as snipers to keep their experiments and treasures safe and their enemies at a safe distance.