Ground Artillery Soldier

Code Name:

Rafael "Zap" Melendez

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"Tanks for the Memories" Box Set

"Tanks for the Memories" Bagged Set

Rafael "Zap" Melendez's Filecard

Figure Description:

Rafael "Zap" Melendez was released as part of the 2007 International G.I.Joe Convention (Atlanta, GA) exclusive "Tanks for the Memories" box set from the Official G.I. Joe Collectors' Club. The set included: Sparks, Sgt. Flash, Grunt (v10), Lt. Clay Moore, Zap (v4), Clutch (v4), G.I. Joe Doc, Rock 'n Roll (v8), Cobra Officer (v5), and six Cobra Troopers (two each of v7 a, b, and c).

Versions of Zap:

• Zap (1982)
• Zap v1.5 (1983) (Swivel Arm)
• Zap v2 (1991)
• Sgt. Zap (1997)
• Zap v3 (2004)
• Zap v4 (2007) - as Rafael "Zap" Melendez
• Zap v5 (2009) - as Rafael "Zap" Melendez

In 1997, Zap was renamed "Sgt. Zap". So while there are several names, they are all based on the character "Zap".

Accessories:

Rafael "Zap" Melendez came with a rifle, a missile launcher, a missile, and a figure stand.

View Rafael "Zap" Melendez All-Geared-Up!

Variations:

Rafael "Zap" Melendez was available in a boxed or bagged convention set. The boxed set also included a pin, badge, and certificate of authenticity.

Body Construction:

Rafael "Zap" Melendez was created using the head of Zap (v3) (2004), the torso of Scrap-Iron (1984), the arms of Thunder (1984), the waist of Mutt (1984), and the legs of Snow Job (1983).