They did a great job with this one. I was a little concerned that the sculpted engine detail was going to look bad. The vintage one had a separate molded engine, and the first time I saw the new engine detail, it didn't look that good. However, after having one in hand, I realized it was just the bright silver washing out the detail on the videos. I was also surprised how solid and heavy the Ferret was. It feels like a solid toy. I don't much care for the cannon either, and I hope a 3rd party makes a vintage style one soon. I think the Scout should have come with the Valkyrie backpack and either the rifle or sub machine gun. That would give something to store on the rear rack, as well as give the Scout the gear needed to operate in a scouting role, away from the main Cobra forces. I gave the scout the black backpack and rifle from my Valkyries set, and it looks great. I agree about this vehicle size/price range. Hasbro should be taking advantage of that more than they are. I skipped the HISS and Dragonfly due to their size, but I have no problem with this size. I'd love a Cobra Night Landing with Eel, an Armadillo, a Devil Fish, or even the Recon Sled. Even the FANG could be made at this price range. My think that both the VAMP and Ferret will get a second release. I think having released the Stinger and Tiger Paw so soon, they had to limit the initial production so they could use the same tooling. I imagine they'll make more VAMPS and Ferrets once the initial release of the Stinger and Tiger Paw are out. I don't remember how soon they released the Python Patrol Flight Pod after the regular version, but the Stinger and Tiger Paw seemed a lot sooner.

@BrickIntyre

23 күн бұрын

A scout with no scouting gear...I didn't even think about that. I don't blame Hasbro for redesigning the side cannon, I get that they don't always want something to be a COMPLETE imitation of the 80s line. But then again, if something works, it works. And I'm not real big on the autocannon being on that small claw piece to use as hinge and swivel mount. It actually the only piece of the vehicle that doesn't seem to go with it. It looks cheap. And man, I would LOVE if they did the Cobra Night Landing. I would buy a few of those and it would probably be one of the few times I'd do a complete re-paint and give a couple of them to the Joes.

That cannon is missing the support or it should have come with a support to put it on the floor.

Great review. I like mine but I agree with you about the missiles. I would want to change the gun also but not to the long vintage version. My guess (I have no info, just guessing) is that with the vamp and this ferret, they rushed to use the molds for the stinger and tiger paw too soon. I suspect they will do a second run for both after the stinger and tiger paw are done. I also agree with you about the space for 1:12 vehicles. There are a lot of choices coming and not enough space.

@BrickIntyre

23 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching! And that's why I'm dreading that the HasLab is actually a Rattler. While it would be cool...that's going to be a BIG footprint and only hold two figures. At least with the HISS tank, you could load it up with figures, almost like a mini-playset. But the Rattle? Yeesh. And yes, I know I could just not buy it...but missing out on the figures would kill me.

I’m grabbing two extra tiger force ferrets. Make an arctic one and night one.

@BrickIntyre

23 күн бұрын

An arctic ferret would look really good. And give the Snow Serpents something to use. Last year when Hasbro was doing all the snow figures - the Snow Serpents, Snow Job, the Arctic B.A.T. - I was hoping the Battle Bear would make an appearance too.

Trust me I’m definitely sure they gonna make some more of these COBRA FERRET’s…..the flight pods was sold out at first and now they are back, I got two and I’m gonna get two more.

@BrickIntyre

26 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching! And you know what, you're right. I completely forgot the pods sold out originally. And then came back into stock once the Python Patrol Flight Pods hit shelves. I just want one more to hand of to the twins....and maybe customize the side cannon.

@corneliussmithgijoe702

26 күн бұрын

@@BrickIntyre that’s what’s up I’m looking for two more , then I’ll have my four 😉

You don’t have to take it apart… I would’ve used puzzle glue on it and framed it

@BrickIntyre

26 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching! Gluing and framing will probably be in this puzzle's future. But I needed to clear off the table so I didn't have time to get the glue or a frame big enough. Ah well, maybe next year.