Bazooka Soldier

Code Name:

Zap

version two

Desimone Guide: #321

Tomart's Guide: #GI6667

Zap's Filecard

Figure Description:

Zap (v3) was first released carded as part of the tenth series (1991) as part of the Super Sonic Fighters subset. He was discontinued domestically in 1992.

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:

Zap came with a gray helmet, a gray hand cannon, a gray muzzle (that attached to the cannon), a gray bazooka, a gray sonic backpack that made four electronic battle sounds (it included four 357a button size batteries), a small gray cannon (that attached to the backpack), and a black figure stand.

Variations:

Zap came with two different types of accessories - gray or silver. The examples are depicted above. It is not known which, if any, variant is more difficult to find.

Body Construction:

Zap's body is entirely original - no parts were taken from other figures. Zap's torso, waist, arms and legs were used to make Major Bludd (v5) (2003.