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The Cobra Firebat was first released with the Cobra Terrordrome in U.S. toy stores in 1986. It included the Firebat pilot, A.V.A.C.. It was also sold in 1987 and was discontinued domestically in 1988.
From 1988 to 1993 the Firebat was available via mail-order from Hasbro Direct. However, early releases were a brighter Red rather than the original Maroon. Later releases of the Firebat returned to a color much closer to the Maroon of the retail release.
Original Mail-Order Price: $7.50 w/ 2 Flag Points or $9.00
The Ultimate Guide: Pg. 79 (Retail Release, 1st Ed.), Pg. 124 (2nd Ed.)
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AVAC was released as part of the fifth series (1986), packaged exclusively with the Cobra Terrordrome (with Firebat). From 1988 to 1993, AVAC was available mail order from Hasbro Direct packaged with the Firebat.
Click here for more on A.V.A.C.
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On the Firebat, the missiles and the two landing gear pieces are small and easily lost.
Also, the tabs for the belly guns are very fragile and can break easily - take caution with them.
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The original Firebat released in 1986 was maroon in color, while the 1988 to 1993 mail-in version was a bright Red.
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The vehicle mold was repainted or retooled for the following vehicles:
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Images From The Collections Of:
Chad Hucal, Derrick Pinkerton, Jody Hewitt, E. Son, Phillip Donnelly, and Brian Holst
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