Jeff,
Do you want pictures of the prototypes with the blue paint scheme.

later

Only if you can verify with Hasbro that they are legit protos and not something done 'off the book'.

Jeff

Well, on ebay there have been pictures of the prototypes so I would guess that they are legit like the cancelled Wal-Mart blue/red Alley Viper, but it's just a guess.

I would think they are. They all have the exact same marking as the real ones. I would find it hard to believe that they would go to the trouble of putting all the finishing touches on them.

I don't know anyone at hasbro to call or email to ask. I would have to wait to ask a hasbro rep at the next con.