Cobra WOLF

Vintage Toy Review #4

Cobra WOLF





The WOLF [Winter Operational Light Fighting Vehicle] was first released boxed in U.S. toy stores in 1987. It included the driver, Ice Viper. The Cobra WOLF was also sold in 1988 and was discontinued domestically in 1989.

Around 1991, the WOLF was available via mail-order through Hasbro Direct. This version of the WOLF features black ski-pedoes, a black engine panel, and a black missile rack.(comparison pics below.)

Original Retail Price (Approx.): $6.89





This is one of my favorite vehicles ever.Im not sure why.Maybe its because its one of the last ones I bought when I was younger and it just sticks in my head better than the others.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V491O8Mo_Q

One of the things I liked about it was that that you could remove the skis on the side. Now most Joe toys had a spot on the side or the back for other figures to stand. The thing about these was that you could remove them.It had one on each side so you could have two figs that could branch off and escape to freedom if needed (lol).

Ice Viper


Like I said,I love this vehicle.They are not too hard to find on ebay or other sites.You can usually find one these days for around $15-$30.The pics below are from my personal collection.








This is the first review I have done but I plan on doing more vintage Joe/Cobra stuff. The reviews will get better...I promise..lol

One of the Greatest ever!!! Excellent job JJ!!!

Thanks Stoner.

The backbone of Cobra's winter fleet! Great job J.J.!

Nice work man, I love the WOLF myself. For some reason, I thought the ski-pedoes were the coolest thing ever when I was a kid. I don't think I realized the Snow Cat had them first. At any rate, here's a picture I took almost a year ago (during the last Texas blizzard):

Nice SS....i was hoping to be able to do some snow pics this week....but no snow for me.I should have got out there last time( like you did)

one of my all time fav vehicles!
I remember getting this for Christmas is either 87 or 88
it is fantastic, many cool features and and awesome driver as well!
I somehow wound up with 2 of them at one point. They are all stored away at the moment, maybe in the spring I'll liberate them and see how they've stood up to the test of time...

JJCarlisle wrote:

Nice SS....i was hoping to be able to do some snow pics this week....but no snow for me.I should have got out there last time( like you did)

Thanks JJ, I wish I could've gotten out yesterday. I would've loved to mix up the Snow Serpents with some Imperial Snowtroopers and whatnot.

I'm not sure if I have a complete one of these either, but man I hope so.
If not, I will add the needed parts to the list of items to search for at the con.


Great pics JJ and SS.

Thanks $B. They should definitely re-release this with a new Ice Viper for POC. Maybe do the missle launcher up like the Snow Cat/Wolf Hound.

Currently restoring 2 of these bad boys!! I have one completed..If I can ever find a good camera I`ll take a pic of the restored one...Krylon White is a blessing..Now I just need some decals!!!

Look forward to seeing it Stoner. I though about making a custom one but cant come up with any ideas what to do.

i love this cobra vehicle. i always liked getting white cobra vechs, they always just stuck out when paired with other cobra stuff. the snake, the claw, etc. great review, though i wish it were for the upcoming release of a new one. :(

Hasbro needs to reissue the Cobra WOLF!!!

cant wait to see it Stoner!!

and you are right Wizard! we need a reissue of this ASAP!

Stoner wrote:

Currently restoring 2 of these bad boys!! I have one completed..If I can ever find a good camera I`ll take a pic of the restored one...Krylon White is a blessing..Now I just need some decals!!!

Any chance you ever did this?

stilll waiting! lol

I used to have so many of these.....think I have 2 still

These sold for only $6.98?

Where the hell was I when that happened?
I would have bought ten at that price.

we were kids then and didnt have the money!! hahaha

Krisk wrote:

we were kids then and didnt have the money!! hahaha

I would have been 13.

Let me cut grass for it or something.

I kept waiting for those to be remade......

Damn. I forgot about this thing.

What!!~~~~ Its one of the best snow vehicles out there....and one of the best cobra vehicles!!