When it comes to famous battles between good and evil, the G.I. Joe, A Real American Series may have one of the best storylines and characters. The term G.I. means "Government-Issue Joe" and was used during World War II as shorthand when describing a serviceman. In 1963 the first model of the G.I. Joe action figure was hand carved by Don Levine. It was in response to Mattel’s high demand Barbie collection and the need for a boy’s line of toys. Based on the 1945 movie, The Story of G.I. Joe, Hasbro launched the military-themed line of action figures complete with changing outfits and weapons in direct competition with the overabundance of girl’s doll options. In this fantastic universe, the G.I. Joe team is comprised of the ultimate patriotic warriors as a group of U.S. military covert special operatives. By the 1980s Hasbro’s G.I. Joe, A Real American Series included the rise of the rival faction, called Cobra, which was described as “a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world." With over 500 characters, 250 vehicles, countless weapons, and playsets, the action never ends with the G.I. Joe, A Real American series. For those with an appetite for destruction, Hasbro’s Cobra Eel action figure can be a great option for satisfying the hunger to create sinister plots and schemes. The underwater trooper, who goes by code name Cobra Eel, is one of G.I. Joe’s most menacing adversaries under the direction of the Cobra commander. The Eel character appears in different versions of eels throughout the series. As underwater demolition experts for the Cobra organization, the eels are the masked viper troopers that also serve on marine outposts. However, one of the most popular versions was created in 1985 as a collector’s edition for the 25th anniversary line. The 3.75 inch figure is outfitted in a grey removable helmet, black and gray diving shirt with red chest, black gloves and belt, and gray removal fins. But it’s the silver Cobra insignia that can add an extra ominous flare to his attire and can look great featured on the mantle. A black display stand is included. For combat, Eel’s arsenal of weapons includes a silver spring-loaded missile launcher with two silver stabilizing fins, a green missile, a black harpoon gun, a black pistol, and a black knife. You can take the Cobra Eel’s flippers out for a spin in search of G.I. Joe’s do-gooders, and get ready for some series underwater fighting techniques.