G.I. Joe Classified Series: Cobra Rattler Ground Attack Jet
BRILLIANT MINDS FASHIONED A CRATE OF THUNDER
Destro’s Journal – July 25th, 2024Once again I have exceeded my own brilliance designing a masterpiece of aeronautic innovation sure to dominate the skies in our escalating arms race with the Joe forces. It’s my wickedest weapon yet, you know… And yet again our beloved Commander has squandered our current resources in another inane scheme necessitating a recruitment drive to secure the proper funding for production.
DREAMING OF SKIES TO CONQUER AND 9,000 BACKER ORDERS
My plans have been passed along to HasLab who will initiate production of our 6-inch scale Cobra Rattler Ground Attack Jet if the campaign reaches 9,000 backer orders before 11.59AM on September 10th. If the campaign proves successful, I envision the skies darkening beneath waves of aircraft that we anticipate will take flight for delivery in Fall 2025.6-INCH SCALE SET AGAINST THE VASTNESS OF THE SKY
Nose to tail, our Cobra Rattler measures 33.53” (851.78MM) long, over 2 and half feet. Wheels down, it stands 9.88” (250.9MM) tall with a wingspan of 32.04” (357.71MM) wide. A truly astounding achievement of design and manufacture.KEEP THE WINGS LEVEL AND TRUE
In my designs I endeavored to be cognizant of the space limitations such a craft could present for those hoping to house a squadron of Cobra Rattlers. Not every locale can support a full runway or hangar for storage. The wings assuredly possess the ability to manually pivot for VTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing) posing of the jet.KEEP THE NOSE OUT OF THE BLUE
Entry to the cockpit comes via the stowable boarding ladder with foot peg which slides out of the fuselage. The rear of the two-part canopy hinges up granting access to the artificial snake-skin pilot seat, state-of-the-art controls, and illuminated Heads-Up Display (HUD). The cockpit which can accommodate most Classified Series figures features a 3-point harness, articulated control stick, and throttle.DOWN WE DIVE, SPOUTING OUR FLAME FROM UNDER
At the push of a single button, you can control the lighting features of the Cobra Rattler, turning on landing lights, the cockpit instrument panel display, as well as the separate Gunner Turret HUD. It also illuminates the cockpit Damage Warning Indicator and flickering battle damage as revealed by the swappable armor hull plating.THE BRAVE WHO SERVE ON HIGH
Each Cobra Rattler jet secured by backing the HasLab also includes a Classified Series action figure of ace Cobra Airborne pilot Wild Weasel with premium deco, detailing, and articulation for poseability. The figure comes with a removable helmet showcasing his never-before-revealed visage. For added storytelling, there’s an additional battle-damaged helmet hearkening back to the rumored strafing run which scarred his face and mouth.VALIANT HANDS BLASTED THE WORLD ASUNDER
At each pilot’s disposal is a vast array of armaments to pound the Joe forces to rubble. 12 removable pylons attach under the wings offering dog bone connections to customize your jet’s weapons loadout. Choose from:- 2 Sistrum Cluster Bombs with visible bomblets
- 2 70MM Precision-Guided Rocket Launchers
- 2 AEA-56 Quick Thrust Short-Range Missiles
- 2 EO-118 Electro Optical Renegade Missiles
- 2 Thermonuclear Bombs
- 2 Bomb Racks which hold 6 total PL-MI84 Unguided Bombs
AT ’EM NOW, GIVE ’EM THE GUN
Its bomb and missile accessories give the Cobra Rattler the clear Ground Attack advantage, however, I’d be remiss in not providing our aircraft some means of engaging in dogfight combat. The Gunner Turret features a hinged canopy, 3-point harness, illuminated targeting HUD, and articulated control stick.ZOOMING TO MEET OUR THUNDER
To simulate the thunderous results produced by the Cobra Rattler rocketing through the sky or its destructive munitions, the Campaign’s base offering includes blast effects in varying sizes usable throughout the Classified Series line:- 2 Large Blast Effects with a 6.3MM peg and a side dog bone connection which can attach to the back of the engines or missile accessories or one of the dog bone ports
- 2 Medium Blast Effects with a 6.3MM peg
- 2 Small Blast Effects with a 2.5MM peg which can attach to the “Jawbreaker” Cannon and the Turret Guns
- 2 Small Blue Laser Beams with a 2.5MM peg
OFF WITH ONE HELLUVA ROAR!
THE RAINBOW’S POT OF GOLD
The exquisite detail and craftsmanship inherent in the Cobra Rattler evince themselves with several access panels that reveal its inner-workings. The aforementioned port-side battle-damaged plating readily swaps with an unmarred panel to meet your display and posing desires. Starboard side, a hinged panel reveals the Jawbreaker’s mechanisms and ammunition detail.CLIMBING HIGH INTO THE SUN
My undeniable genius encompasses not only the design of the Cobra Rattler itself, but also the multiple means of exhibiting it. The base offering of each vehicle includes a gorgeous multipart transparent Display Stand measuring 7.64” (194MM) high x 11.34” (288.02.MM) deep x 7.08” (179.55MM) wide.WE LIVE IN FAME OR GO DOWN IN FLAME
I’ve little doubt we shall receive more than sufficient backer orders to successfully initiate production on our Cobra Rattler. To incentivize mass production at HasLab, however, we are including Unlock Tiers with supplementary enhancements to the base offering should higher order levels be achieved.- 9,000 Backer Orders to fully fund the Cobra Rattler with Wild Weasel Action Figure
- 11,000 Backer Orders to unlock Cobra Airborne Squadron Patches
- 14,000 Backer Orders to unlock the Cobra Rattler Gunner Action Figure
- 18,000 Backer Orders to unlock the pilot Baroness Action Figure
UNLOCK 1: COBRA AIRBORNE SQUADRON PATCHES
Demonstrate your fidelity to Cobra by affixing these Squadron Patches to a flight jacket or other item from your personal wardrobe. The Cobra Airborne insignia patch with motto is donned by all successful recruits. Will you be assigned to the 84th Squadron Flyswatters charged with eliminating pesky attack copters?UNLOCK 2: G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES COBRA RATTLER GUNNER 6-INCH-SCALE ACTION FIGURE
While my automated fire controls surpass the capabilities of most of the faceless rabble of the Cobra ranks, some can and do rise to the occasion behind the turret sights. Unlocking the Cobra Rattler Gunner Action Figure with 14,000 Backer Orders allows you to unleash a barrage of blue laser fire. The Gunner figure comes with alternate head and neck, helmet, air hose which connects to the flight suit, and weapon accessories.UNLOCK 3: G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES PILOT BARONESS 6-INCH-SCALE ACTION FIGURE
Armed with a brilliance matched only by her taste for vengeance, the Baroness in flight suit, offers another skilled pilot or gunner Action Figure to complete the Cobra Rattler offering should the campaign reach its inevitable conclusion with at least 18,000 Backer Orders. The Baroness figure, featuring all new tooling, comes with helmet, flight vest, air hose which connects to the vest, her iconic glasses, head set, two alternate hair styles, and weapon accessories.OFF WE GO INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER
The full offering of the Cobra Rattler HasLab Campaign is truly unparalleled in its scope and realization. The vast customization opportunities provided by the armaments, decal sheets to replicate the classic Cobra Rattler look or a unique personalized design, as well as potential pilot and gunners included within the base offering and Unlock Tiers, will undoubtedly inspire our new Cobra Airborne recruits to back multiple aircraft creating their own squadron of Cobra Rattler Ground Attack Jets.The project backing period for this campaign will commence on 25 July 2024 and we will stop accepting backers at 11.59 AM MYT on 10 September 2024.
If the G.I. Joe Classified Series: Cobra Rattler Ground Attack Jet campaign reaches its minimum goal of 9,000 backers by expiry time and date of the project backing period, your submission will become an order and your eligible payment method will be charged for the full amount. The Crowdfunded Product will then go into production. Orders are estimated to be dispatched no later than Fall 2025. Actual dispatch date may vary from the date in the preceding sentence. Delivery to Malaysia only. We cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes.
If the G.I. Joe Classified Series: Cobra Rattler Ground Attack Jet campaign does not reach its minimum goal of 9,000 backers by expiry time and date of the project backing period, your submission will lapse and you will not be charged.
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