BTR-Ticles: Depth Ray

by Twitziller



The Built to Rule Depth Ray, available as part of the first series of BTR sets released in 2003, is part of the tradition of small G.I. Joe submarines such as 1984’s SHARC, Barracuda from 1992, and the Polar Shark from the Rise of Cobra film of 2009.

In its primary mode, the Depth Ray is a submarine with two torpedo launchers and four thrusters. The design is unlike other Joe submarines and, with its rectangular form, bears some resemblance to manned research submersibles.

The included figure is Wet-Suit, and his appearance his based on his 2002 G.I. Joe vs. Cobra figure. The figure is one of the few with t-crotch construction, rather than the more popular o-ring style.

The Depth Ray’s secondary mode is a dune buggy.

The Depth Ray’s weapons include a pair each of the standard spring-loaded missile launchers and the common multi-barrel machine guns.

Notable parts from the Depth Ray are the transparent blue canopy and a series of rounded blue bricks that includes two straight pieces and two corners.

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