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Yes, I'm a HUGE 'chopper fan, as you noticed from my gushing about 'Blue Thunder.' One of my fondest toy memories was getting the original G. I. Joe Dragonfly helicopter. VERY cool stuff; cockpit to handle two figures, the turret, even a ton o' missiles to launch from the wings. Hasbro has reissued the Dragonfly as part of their monster G.I. Joe return... but wouldn't it be cooler to have a NEW, 21st century chopper take on COBRA? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
Ok, first step, you have to stop with the ancient Bell-Cobra look. Remember, 21st century, not 20th. No more generic rotors, no more flat surfaces on the fuselage. We're talking stealth, we're talking high-tech. Basically, we're talking about the Commanche chopper for the Army which SHOULD be flying soon; funky tail rotor to mask the noise, concealed engines, lots of angles on the fuselage for stealth. One thing; give the thing wings and BIGGER engines. Granted, not practical, but looks MUCH cooler; big honking 'chopper with massive wings and engines beating the snot outta the bad guys.
What else? Sliding panels on the belly to release missiles, a moving gun turret, naturally, and some extra missiles under the wings. Granted, this part is NOT stealthy, but looks cool. Hehehehehehehehehehehe.
Finally, the cockpit. No more lame stickers; lets have some LIGHTS in there, please, and tons o' details; pedals, sticks on the arm-rest of the chairs for the figure to hold on to.
Ah, NOW we're ready for battle. Go Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!!