MORAY
HYDROFOIL
Series: Four (1985)
The Cobra Moray Hydrofoil was first released boxed in U.S. toy stores in 1985. It included a driver, Lamprey. The Moray was also sold in 1986 and was discontinued in 1987.
Driver/Pilot: LAMPREYS (v1)
Lampreys was first released as part of the fourth series (1985) packaged exclusively with the Cobra Moray Hydrofoil. He was also sold in 1986. In 1987, Lampreys and the Cobra Moray Hydrofoil were discontinued.
In 1989, he was available mail-order as part of the "Special Missions Drivers" set with Ace, Thunder, Keel-Haul, Strato-Viper, and Motor Viper.
Images
Easily Broken/Lost Pieces
The Moray included numerous small parts which were easily broken or misplaced - including a searchlight, 2 windshields, 2 side missiles, steering wheel, 2 seats, 2 storage covers, four m-30 machine guns, four depth charges and 4 missiles.
Featured In
The Moray [Hydrofoil] was featured in several of the various media of GI Joe through the years, including Trading Cards, Comic Books, Cartoons and Commercials
Variations
There are two versions of the Moray frame. The first version attached to the bow with exposed snaps - the second version has posts that fit into the slots. If you look at the very front of the boat, the first version has tabs that hold the red top to the gray bottom. The second version does not have tabs.
Vehicle Construction
The vehicle mold was repainted or retooled for the following vehicles:
Moray (1985)
Night Ray (1989)
Tiger Ray Hydrofoil (2004)
Stealth Moray (2005)
G.I. Joe Moray Hydrofoil (2005)
International Releases
In Argentina, Plastirama released the Moray as the Hidronave Torpedera.
In Venezuela, Rubiplas released the Moray, also called the Hidronave Torpedera
Versions of Moray
Reference Information
The below information contains information about references to various collector's guides, Hasbro references, original retail prices, and other reference material related to Moray.|
Original Retail: $13.99 Product Number: 6024 Lee's Guide: GIJ-85055v The Ultimate Guide: Pg. 57 (1st Ed.), Pg. 95 (2nd Ed.) |
Desimone Guide: n/a Tomart's Guide: #GI5409 RAHC/Rank & File: n/a Action Figure Archive Guide: n/a |
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