We Didn't Start The Firefly (Cobra Saboteur)

I really liked Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire back when I was a kid.  It had a catchy beat, good intro, and a history lesson disguised as lyrics.  But for whatever reason, I grew tired of the song.  Probably overplayed it on my Walkman.  Here's a Link if you'd like to hear the song.  

Nowadays I'm more interested in Firefly, the Cobra Saboteur from the GI Joe toyline.  From his file card:

US Firefly/photo @ezzmoney123

   "No one knows what Firefly's real name is or what he looks like.  He is known by his work.  Expert in all NATO and Warsaw Pact explosives and detonators.  Always places his charges in the one place that affords maximum damage.  There is no question about his infiltration skills since no one has ever reported seeing him enter or leave any target area.
      Even Cobra Commander doesn't know much about Firefly.  His fees are paid into a numbered Swiss bank account and are always payable in advance.  He makes no guarantees and gives no refunds." 








That's right.  He's a real bad ass.  I'm not sure why but trying to get him MOC is a pricey proposition.  In other words, he's out of my price range.  Add him to the list along with the 1977 Luke Skywalker.  Not saying that I won't get a Firefly MOC some day.  But he'll definitely take a chuck out of my bank account.  No matter what country his toy is from.  Yup, Firefly is multi-national and pricey, no matter the language.

UK/Europe Firefly/photo @lees_toy_review

This is the Action Force Firefly.  GI Joes were released in the UK and other European countries as Action Force and Action Man in the early days of ARAH.  You can nab an Action Force Firefly unopened for around $200-$250 on ebay.  This is cheap compared to the US carded version which goes for around $350-$400.

Another country that produced it's own packaging for GI Joe was Japan.  If you've read this blog before, you know that I'm a huge fan of Takara GI Joe MOC.  I love the card art.  I love the Japanese characters.  I love the character diorama on the back.  Again, I'm a HUGE fan.  But this post isn't about how I'm in love with Takara Joes.  It's about how pricey Firefly is.  So I'll stop rambling. 

There are only 2 Takara Firefire MOC listed on Ebay as of Sunday.  Both are BIN with prices of $249.99 and $225. 

Not cheap at all.  But again, cheaper than the US version.  Cost-wise, if I got a Firefly, it would probably be a foreign one.  And since I love the Takara line so much, there are good odds that I'd choose the Japanese one. 

What do you think about this Firefly nonsense?  Too pricey?  Or a worthy investment?  Speaking of worthy investments, anyone have a '77 Luke MOC that they want to give me?  I'll give you a Michael Jordan POG in return.