Sneak Peek of the Sideshow Cobra Sniper

Do you need a 12" tall badguy to take long distance pot-shots at your G.I. Joe troops? Well, thanks to the wizards at Sideshow Collectibles, you can now get your mitts on one seriously beautiful long-range killer with their release of the 12" Cobra Sniper figure.

Picture of this incredible figure were released by Sideshow earlier this week and have been popping up all over the action figure forums and blogs, and I can honestly tell you that the folks at Sideshow have outdone themselves again. of course, I have a soft spot in my heart for all things G.I. Joe, so it stands to reason that I would want to keep this figure in my sights (ha ha).

Here are the stats on the figure according to Sideshow themselves (via Toy News International):

The Cobra Sniper 12 inch Figure features:

• Male Body with 30+ Points of Articulation
• Detailed Sniper Uniform with COBRA Insignia
• COBRA Sniper Issue Helmet
• Tactical Boots
• Smersh Harness
• Magazine Pouches
• Canteen Set
• Knee Pads
• Belt
• Three Sets of Interchangeable Gloved Hands
• SVDS Dragunov Para Marksman Rifle
• Folding Buttstock
• PSO-1 Scope
• 10-Round Magazines
• G17 Pistol w/Holster
• 17-Round Magazine
• Bayonet w/Sheath & Strap
• 12-inch display base with COBRA logo

  Product Backstory

  Just as the venom of a cobra contains neurotoxins that are capable of killing a human with a single bite, Cobra Snipers are deadly with a single shot. One of the vilest individuals on earth, COBRA Commander rarely, if ever, negotiates his demands. Instead, he uses his elite unit of snipers to demonstrate the consequences of non-compliance. From concealed positions, COBRA Snipers take care of those unwilling to give in to COBRA Commander's demands or are simply in the way of a larger agenda. In addition to their extensive infantry training and natural born marksmanship capabilities, COBRA Snipers are specialists in camouflage, infiltration, observation and reconnaissance techniques. Employing these abilities, COBRA dispatches snipers across the globe to remind the nations of the world that their most important personnel are always within reach of COBRA's fangs.

  Time and time again, G.I. JOE has had to deal with COBRA Snipers on the battlefield. Above being an added annoyance and source of frustration, COBRA Snipers have hit their marks more times than the Joe's are willing to admit. While respected for their abilities, their cold-blooded selection of targets incenses many of the Joes and at the same time filling COBRA Commander's heart with delight. They have no remorse and the psychological training they received from COBRA has removed any trace of conscience that may have previously affected their loyalties. These individuals are simply an extension of the venom coursing in COBRA Commander's veins... COBRA!

  For more information and a ton of cool pics, visit Toy News International, or pre-order your figure now at Sideshow Collectibles.