Cobra Desert Fighter

Code Name:

Desert Scorpion

Desimone Guide: #301

Tomart's Guide: #GI6517

Carded Figure

Canadian Carded Figure

Desert Scorpion's Filecard

Figure Description:

Desert Scorpion was released carded as part of the tenth series (1991). He was discontinued domestically in 1992.

Versions of Desert Scorpion:

This was the only version of Desert Scorpion ever made.

Accessories:

Desert Scorpion came with a black rifle (which can be handheld or attached to the swivel), a black backpack, a black swivel (pictured attached to the top of the backpack), a black hose (which attached the backpack to his head), two black digging tools (that clipped to his wrists), a light orange missile (which attached to the swivel), and a large black scorpion.

Variations:

There are two versions of Desert Scorpion's head - one has a head of rigid plastic, the other has a helmet made of vinyl rubber so that the peg for the hose bends.

Body Construction:

Desert Scorpion's body is entirely original - no parts were taken from other figures. None of his parts were ever used to create other figures.

International Variants:

The European Desert Scorpion was sold with new card art and different accessories.