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G.I. JOE Hasbro 25th Anniversary 3 3/4″ Wave 7 Action Figure Snake Eyes V4 [Commando] SNAKE EYES is proficient in 12 different unarmed fighting systems and is highly skilled in the use of edged weapons. He has received extensive training in mountaineering, underwater demolitions, jungle, desert, and arctic survival, and some forms of holistic medicine. He is a qualified expert in all NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms. Celebrate 25 years of the ultimate action team with this articulated commando action figure! Display your action figure on the included display base! Figure also comes with interchangeable weapons!
Customer Review: One of the standouts in the 25th anniversary line.
Although most people will point to the Version 2 ‘Visor Snake Eyes’ as the default Snake-Eyes in their G.I. Joe collection, i’ve always had a soft spot for the version 3 that came out for this character when this version was first offered in the Real American Hero line. The 25th Anniversary rendition reminded me of why this version of everyone’s favorite ‘Silent Master’ is a standout amoung the myriad of Snake Eyes’ that have been thrown our way over the years.
From a design standpoint, the costume tones down the ‘commando’ aspect of the character and turns up the ‘silent master’ aspect of the character. This version actually looks like he could hang with Storm Shadow in close range martial art combat on equal terms, rather than rely on his long range weapons and his commando skills. He looks every bit the ‘Uber Ninja’ he wa later potryed to be in the comics.
The googles he wears are curved downward and give him an ‘angry’ look that increase the intimidation factor of this Snake-Eyes. The butterfly swords are detachable from his chest and can be used as weapons. From a visual standpoint it looks nice, but from a functionality standpoint it was a strange place to mount swords, but it doesn’t hinder the functionality of the toy whatsoever.
From a toy standpoint, this Snake-Eyes along with Beach Head and Torpedo, is probably the best offering from the 25th anniversary line.
I can easily see this Snake Eyes as getting the most ‘fight time’ amongst young collectors, as the figure has so much functionality and playability. He comes with night vision googles ala Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell which can be lowered or raised, or removed completely. As previously stated, his chest swords dismount and can be used as a pair for close range encounters. He comes with his signature Ninjistu Sword which mounts on his backpack when not in use. His uzi is a newly sculpted gun from the previous two version released for this line and clips on to his belt. And Lastly, his ‘three sectional staff’ rounds out the host of accessories, make him a ‘walking arsenal of death’ ready to strike into the heart of terrorism from the shadows. Cobra beware!