G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES COBRA H.I.S.S.

First time in 6-inch scale

Never before has an undertaking such as this occurred – our project is the first 6-inch scale G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra H.I.S.S. vehicle for which everyone has been clamouring. A mere £299.99 grants backers the base offering of my technological wonder, the H.I.S.S., as well as a highly-articulated Cobra H.I.S.S. Driver Action Figure with premium deco, detailing, and articulation for poseability. The vehicle itself contains an astounding level of detail and features allowing for myriad posing and display options.

Multiple lighting combinations with Cobra Insignia Beacon

The H.I.S.S. vehicle contains battery-powered interior and exterior LED lighting features. At the push of a single button, you can turn on the H.I.S.S.-vision lights, the interior cockpit heads-up display, headlights, fog lights, rear Cobra convoy lights, and, most impressively, the Cobra Insignia Beacon. This unique invention of M.A.R.S. Industries projects the Cobra logo on the ground ahead of the vehicle.

I’ve teamed with Dr. Mindbender to enhance this projection with his special combination of “illuminator intimidator” rays that will surely send the Joes cowering in fear should they cross the path of the beams. A secondary red LED light illuminates the rear cargo space to preserve any troopers’ night vision when the door is lowered, and they deploy.

M.A.R.S. Industries Feature Innovations

Only my technological brilliance could possibly have engineered the state-of-the-art weapon accessories and design achievements offered by the G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra H.I.S.S. vehicle. It’s a modern update of the original classic Cobra armored terror. I have instructed the HasLab Marketing team to draft a comprehensive list of features that is readily digestible by even the most provincial layman:

• Functioning wheels with moving treads: Rotating sprockets and wheels spin as the treads roll forward or backward.
• Elaborately-detailed command cockpit interior: The Cobra H.I.S.S. Driver Action Figure sits buckled with a 5-point harness adorned with Cobra logo before an illuminated control panel. You can pose the figure operating the articulated joystick and throttle controls while targeting Joe combatants.
• “Gull-wing” Canopy: The vehicle comes with features “gull wing” functioning doors with independent right and left sides that lift from center hinges allowing the Driver to enter from either side of the H.I.S.S.
• Rear Cargo Bay: The rear personnel platform provides standing room for additional troops who can be posed holding the functional handrails. Below that is a retractable tow hitch on the rear of the vehicle. The center of the personnel platform flips up allowing the rear cargo door to drop. That reveals an illuminated troop transport cargo space. Inside is a jump seat and a weapon accessory storage rack.
• Articulated turret with poseable cannon accessories: The 360-degree rotating turret includes control details and fits an additional G.I. Joe Classified Series Action Figure (sold separately). The Double “Diablo” Cannon accessories can swivel and elevate independently from one another.
• Removable engine cover detail: Behind the cockpit sits the M.A.R.S.-developed HISS-CS22 propulsion unit detail beneath a removable cover. It connects to side exhaust port details.
• Removable armour plating skirt: The Cobra H.I.S.S. comes with a removable armour plating skirt detail with reactive armour to provide extra protection for the road wheels
• Extendable cockpit boarding ladders: Flip-down boarding ladders descend from each side of the H.I.S.S. granting the Driver easier access to the cockpit.

G.I. Joe Classified Series Cobra H.I.S.S. Driver 6-Inch Scale Action Figure

What H.I.S.S. would be complete without its Driver? This G.I. Joe Classified Series figure included in the base offering comes ready for action, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability along with 4 weapon accessories. It comes individually boxed with its own artwork and number in the G.I. Joe Classified Series sequence, and will only be available through this HasLab offering. Anyone like me who cannot abide incompleteness in their collections should be certain to back this campaign to ensure no glaring omissions on their shelves.

Multiple Classified Stretch Goal Unlocks

Beyond this mechanical marvel I have developed, Cobra Commander has tasked me with implementing several potential enhancements to the base offering of the G.I Joe Classified Series H.I.S.S. vehicle. Scrap Iron and I are devising upgrades to expand its destructive capabilities. But that is all dependent upon the whims of our financial backers. Should enough investors fund the campaign, we shall reveal those Classified offerings in due time.

• 8,000 backers to fully fund the campaign
• 10,000 backers to unlock Cobra H.I.S.S. Classified Upgrade #1
• 12,000 backers to unlock Cobra H.I.S.S. Classified Upgrade #2
• 14,000 backers to unlock Cobra H.I.S.S. Classified Upgrade #3
• 16,000 backers to unlock Cobra H.I.S.S. Classified Upgrade #4

Cobra H.I.S.S. Classified Upgrade #1 – UNLOCKED
Two Removable Side-Mounted Missile Racks

Congratulations, citizens of Earth! You’ve passed the first step in proving your devotion to me, Cobra Commander, by successfully funding our HasLab Cobra H.I.S.S. campaign and reaching 10,000 backers, thus unlocking the FIRST Classified Upgrade! The Double Diablo Cannon accessories on your standard H.I.S.S. are indeed formidable, but Destro and Scrap Iron have been cooking up plans that will ensure the Joes demise! Your Cobra H.I.S.S. will now include two removable, side-mounted missile racks, which telescope out from the vehicle. Each rack holds 6 MALHISS missile accessories! The weapons accessory pack upgrade is a perfect addition to your H.I.S.S. fleet and is sure to wreak havoc with the forces of G.I. Joe. But keep those orders coming, my friends, and we’ll see what else Cobra Commander can unearth for you!

Cobra H.I.S.S. Classified Upgrade #2 – UNLOCKED
Retro H.I.S.S. Canopy and Retro Armor-Plated Tread Skirts

Well done, faithful Cobra devotees! You just can’t get enough of the Classified Series, can you?! You’ve unlocked the next Classified Upgrade! I know some of you “Real American Heroes” out there would prefer a retro inspiration to your H.I.S.S. Well, Cobra Commander hasn’t forgotten about you! Now, your backing of this project has earned you the H.I.S.S. Retro Pack! To display your H.I.S.S. closer to the classic 80s vehicle design, you’ll get a swappable, single-piece canopy with a rear hinge that attaches to the cockpit, as well as removable retro armour-plating skirts inspired by the original 788 toy to go over your treads!

Cobra H.I.S.S. Classified Upgrade #3 – UNLOCKED
Weapons Accessory Pack and H.I.S.S. Gunner Action Figure

Astonishing! No matter what I offer, you just want more! “Cobra Commander”, you say, “Sure, my H.I.S.S. vehicle has enough firepower to bring cowardly G.I. Joe to their knees, but can it make them ‘vanish’ entirely?”

To that I say…of COURSE it can! You’ve unlocked the Classified Upgrade #3 – the Weapons Accessory Pack AND the H.I.S.S. Gunner action figure.

You’ll get twin HISSINTEGRATOR CANNON accessories, which attach under the nose of the cockpit, and two HISSRUPTOR ZX-5 blaster accessories that attach to either side of the H.I.S.S. turret!

A weapon is nothing without someone to wield it. Pose your H.I.S.S. Gunner figure at the controls of the articulated turret or wielding their weapon accessories. Adding a Gunner figure gives you a full complement of troops to staff your H.I.S.S. vehicle, and offers even more ways to display your H.I.S.S. fleet.

Early-Bird Special Offering: Cobra H.I.S.S. Tactician Action Figure inspired by Ron Rudat’s designs

The Baroness is fond of reminding me of that insipid platitude of the early bird getting the worm, but in this instance, it seems rather fitting. As a means of incentivizing backers to ensure the successful funding of the H.I.S.S. project early in the campaign, our HasLab partners have concocted their own devious schemes. If the project fully funds by reaching 8,000 backers within the first week of launch (before 04.59AM BST on Thursday July 7th), everyone who backs the H.I.S.S. HasLab project through the end of the campaign will receive an exclusive Cobra H.I.S.S. Tactician figure with deco inspired by the designs of legendary G.I. Joe designer Ron Rudat – the very man who put me, Destro, in an iron mask. Backers will get to help choose the colour-scheme inspiration for the final deco of the Tactician figure once the campaign ends. And remember, each figure included in the offering is exclusive to the HasLab, and will be individually boxed with its own artwork, and number in the G.I. Joe Classified Series sequence. Should the base offering of the campaign not fund within that window, the opportunity to acquire your own Tactician figure will be lost forever.