>>10487823Most of this has been known for decades, hence
>>10487681 . Problem is that since a ton of websites have disappeared, there's no reliable source anymore.
>>10487782Grunts are basically background characters in the comics, with the named characters being in the forefront. So uncolored nonames of toys that came out the year the comic was written are all over the place, just barely noticeable.
So it's understandable if you didn't notice them, but they're definitely there because Marvel signed a contract with Hasbro to feature them in the comic books every single issue.
So basic Vipers started displacing the hanky faced Cobra troopers when they were released in stores and the Specialized Vipers started appearing often too.
Pic of Vipers years after they were released in stores and prominently appeared on a cover.
Also, I'm pretty sure there were a couple of SAW Vipers during that Gulf War analogy storyline.
