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COMPLETE GUIDE TO G. I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO

1993 (Series 12)

Overview:

Once again the year started early, with the first wave of carded figures on store shelves well before Christmas 1992. In a year's time, there would be over one hundred new figures, three-quarters of which were repaints or new versions of older figures. This was the largest release of Joe toys ever. By this point, bright colors, giant working weapons, and macho-sounding filecards were the order of the day, and much of the G. I. Joe line had moved beyond conventional warfare. Among the innovations of 1993 were collector's cards with live-action photos, and mail-in offers that asked for proofs of purchase (UPC symbols) rather than Flag Points. Instead of carrying their own unique weapons, most figures came with four or five repaints of previously issued accessories, and backpacks became quite rare. Figures were generally numbered this year within their respective teams (e.g., Bazooka was # 1, Cross-Country was # 2, etc.).

Almost all of the previous year's figures were partially or completely repainted as part of Battle Corps, the new name for Joes not members of any special team. The Ninja Force continued to expand its team, while the Eco-Warriors and D.E.F. troops were inserted into the main Battle Corps line, apparently as a last-minute decision. A new concept was the Mega-Marines, who came with moldable Bio-Armor (similar to Play-Doh), and whose enemies included Mega-Monsters, mutant Cobras who no longer bore any resemblance to humans. Battles in space went full-scale with the Star Brigade, which just happened to include some of the most important Joe and Cobra leaders. Some of these were larger, Armor-Tech figures which were less articulated but closer to the size of other popular toy lines. One of the most controversial moves by Hasbro came this year, when Kirk Bozigian noted his son's and nephews' enthusiasm for the video game "Street Fighter" and the similarity of its characters to G. I. Joe. Hasbro licensed two lines of figures under the title Capcom Street Fighter II. The first was a group of 12-inch figures for the Hall of Fame line, which was growing by leaps and bounds; the second consisted of 3 3/4-inch figures and vehicles, primarily made from existing Joe and Cobra molds. There was also a Dino-Hunter Playset to capitalize on the success of that year's Jurassic Park movie. Mail-in-exclusive repaints were also numerous this year, and they included a personalized Cobra figure similar to the Steel Brigade trooper released six years earlier.

The move away from a strictly military story was also evident in the ninja-dominated plotline of the comics, with half the year devoted to the only-superficially-apparent defection of Scarlett to Cobra, which turned out to be only a buildup to another crossover between G. I. Joe and the Transformers to prop up the struggling TF Generation 2 comics and toys.

While traditional fans may criticize this year's releases for the non-military look and the utter weirdness of some of the new lines and characters, 1993's G. I. Joe bore all the marks of a strong, successful toy line. The aggressive size of the toy line and the manifest originality of this year's concepts, balance out the various weaknesses (especially when compared with the attempt to save the struggling Transformers line with "Generation 2"). The new Joes were indeed appealing to the children of the early 1990s, who were enamored with the colorful, effects-laden toys in much the same way an earlier generation had been drawn to Joe's realism and articulation. The fact that all the trends of 1993 continued into the next year suggests that, at least from a marketing standpoint, Hasbro was doing "the right thing" with its G. I. Joe toy line.

Contents:

• Wave 1 Battle Corps and Ninja Force figures
• Wave 2 Battle Corps figures
• Mega Marine and Star Brigade figures
• Figures included with vehicles
• Wave 3 Battle Corps figures
• Figures exclusive to mail offers
• Street Fighter figures
• Equipment
• Mail Offers
• Marvel Comics

Figures:

Battle Corps figure minimum price: $2.99

Star Brigade figure minimum price: $3.25

Street Fighter figure minimum price: $3.99

Mega Marine figure minimum price: $4.99

Mega-Monster and Armor-Tech figure minimum price: $5.99

(Prices reflect original store price, not current value. Items are not for sale on this site.)

Barricade	Item # 6768	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 17
Bunker Buster		E-5 (Army sergeant)	SN: 434-8713-VW99
File Name: Sgt. Philip M. Hoslinger		Primary MOS: Bunker Buster
POB: Pittsburg, KS		Secondary MOS: Badger Driver
Motto: "Never kick down a door that you can blow down with a Satchel Charge!"
Appearance: black hair; orange shirt with gold armor on chest and shoulders; gold gloves; orange pants with gold waist and leg armor; gold boots.
Accessories: gold helmet (92 Barricade's, with red trim); blue backpack (92 Barricade's); blue battlefield sidearm (92 Barricade's Z-99); blue spring launcher (92 Barricade's, with yellow trigger); yellow battering ram missile (92 Barricade's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: When Cobra takes over a city, it has to be won back block by block, house by house, room by room! BARRICADE, G. I. Joe's urban assault specialist, has nerves of steel and trip-hammer reflexes necessary for the job. Outfitted with a suit of flexible composite, laminate armor and a helmet with built-in infrared heat source sensors, Barricade can take on any Cobra agent in an urban environment and "knock his block off" with relative ease.
Versions: 1. 1992 2. 1993 (Battle Corps) 3. 2004 (Anti-Venom)
Variations: None.
Mold: head and torso—Barricade (92, 93, 04), Gears (94) arms—Barricade (92, 93, 04), Gears (94), Steel Brigade Paratrooper (05), Overlord (06) waist and legs—Barricade (92, 93, 04), Gears (94), Blackstar (94), Overlord (06)
Toy notes:

 

Bazooka	Item # 6861	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 1
Missile Specialist		E-5 (Army sergeant)	SN: 112-40-057
File Name: Sgt. David L. Katzenbogen		Primary MOS: Heavy Weapons Specialist
POB: Hibbing, MN		Secondary MOS: Blockbuster Driver
Appearance: beige hat; black hair and moustache; red shirt with beige vest and black holster; blue-green pants with black stripes; black belt and boots.
Accessories: bright green submachine gun (88 Hit & Run's Colt 635); bright green assault rifle (90 Ambush's EM-2 bullpup); bright green machine gun (91 Big Ben's M240); blue-green spring missile launcher (shared with Outback; with shoulder rest, long handle, and bright green trigger); two bright green missiles (common for 93 Joes; no fins); bright green figure stand.
Filecard Information: BAZOOKA has been all over the world driving an Abrams tank with the "Third Hord" [sic] (Third Armored Div.) against Cobra forces. Extensive travelling made Bazooka homesick and long for his favorite hobby: fishing. Whenever he has to fight, the memory of home sends him raging into battle . . . and that's no fish story because he's one angry dude you DEFINITELY want on your side when the action heats up! Bazooka has trained at the Advanced Infantry School at Fort Benning and the Wildman Fishing Academy back in Minnesota.
Versions: 1. 1985 2. 1988 (Tiger Force) 3. 1993 (Battle Corps) 4. 2004 (Quick Strike) 5. 2005 (Valor vs. Venom)
Variations: None.
Mold: head, arms, and torso—UNIQUE! waist, legs—Bazooka (93), Bullhorn (90)
Toy notes: The Blockbuster would not be released until the following year. Versions from 2003 onward were named "Sergeant Bazooka."

 

Beach-Head	Item # 6864	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 4
Ranger		E-6 (Army staff sergeant)	SN: 90K-LI-014
File Name: Sgt. Wayne R. Sneeden		Primary MOS: Small Arms Armorer
POB: Auburn, AL		Secondary MOS: Patriot Driver
Motto: "If those snakes had ANY backbone, I'd be the one to break it!"
Appearance: blue helmet and goggles; light blue face mask; blue shirt with light blue vest and black chest armor and gloves; green pants with black belt, holsters, and boots.
Accessories: yellow pistol (88 Shockwave's); yellow machine gun (88 Spearhead's); yellow submachine gun (89 Recoil's); black spring missile launcher (new, with scope and yellow trigger); two yellow missiles (shared with Iceberg; short, thick tip with no fins); yellow knife (new, with angled guard); yellow figure stand.
Filecard Information: BEACH-HEAD was a lane instructor at the Ranger School in Fort Benning and an Observer/Advisor at the Covert Ops School in Central America. He is highly disciplined and actually LIKES getting up at 0500 hours for a ten mile run and PT (Physical Training) session before breakfast. Being a naturalist, he chooses not to use deodorant much to the dismay of his team members who prefer not to stand too close to him in the early morning chow line. The only thing he hates, besides Cobra, are people who aren't interested in doing their best.
Versions: 1. 1986 2. 1993 (Battle Corps) 3. 1994 (Battle Corps neon) 4. 2002 (JvC Wave 3) 5. 2003 (JvC Wave 6) 6. 2004/I (Night Force) 7. 2004/II (Valor vs. Venom) 8. 2004/III (Tiger Force) 9. 2004/IV (Single Pack) 10. 2007 (25th Wave 2)
Variations: None.
Mold: head, arms, and torso—Beach-Head (93, 94) waist and legs—Beach-Head (93, 94), Shockwave (88, 89)
Toy notes: A slightly different version was released in Brazil as Armadilha. The code name is not hyphenated for the 1986 and 2002 versions; versions from 2003 onward were spelled "Beachhead."

 

Colonel Courage	Item # 6777	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 10
Strategic Commander		O-6 (Army colonel)	SN: T67-981-243
File Name: Col. Cliff V. Mewett		Primary MOS: Administrative Strategist
POB: Boston, MA		Secondary MOS: Patriot Driver
Motto: "I'll never surrender when wearing a tie 'cause I can't be beat when I'm neat!"
Appearance: African American; green helmet; black hair and beard; off-white shirt with rolled-up sleeves; black necktie; bright green straps and belt; black holster; green legs and brown boots.
Accessories: bright green laser pistol (87 Blaster's); bright green pistol (88 Shockwave's); bright green machine gun (87 Tunnel Rat's); bright green assault rifle (90 Airborne's); gold spring missile launcher (92 Barricade's, with bright green trigger); bright green battering ram missile (92 Barricade's); bright green knife (88 Hit & Run's); bright green machete (88 Muskrat's); bright green figure stand.
Filecard Information: Proper dress and discipline have always been the backbone of the Colonel's leadership. He works hard to impress these qualities upon his subordinates and insists that anyone who follows his lead will quickly transform themselves into a clean, mean, efficient fighting machine! Because of his efficient work ethic and organizational skills, he is usually assigned to intelligence tasks behind the lines, and behind a desk. So whenever he has a chance for combat duty, he eagerly jumps at the opportunity with an armor piercing weapon in one hand and a machine gun blasting in the other!
Versions: 1. 1993 (Battle Corps)
Variations: None.
Mold: head, arms, and torso—UNIQUE! waist and legs—Recoil (89)
Toy notes: A recolored version was released in Brazil as Coronel Coragem.
Comic notes: Col. Courage did not appear in the comic.

 

Cross-Country	Item # 6862	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 2
Transport Expert		E-5 (Army sergeant)	SN: 06D-50-25T
File Name: Sgt. Robert M. Blais		Primary MOS: Battle Wagon Driver
POB: Greensboro, NC		Secondary MOS: Mudbuster Driver
Motto: "I'm always ready to battle anything rotten like I did in my days back in the land of cotton."
Appearance: grey hat with black goggles; red hair; grey jacket with orange neckerchief and strap; CSA flag on back; light blue faded pants with orange belt; grey boots.
Accessories: orange backpack (91 Dusty's); black pistol (88 Shockwave's); black submachine gun (88 Hit & Run's Colt 635); black assault rifle (90 Bullhorn's Steyr AUG); blue-green missile launcher (shared with Roadblock and Snow Storm, with side handle and black trigger); two black missiles (common for 93 Joes); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: CROSS-COUNTRY'S father was a bulldozer operator and his mother drove a grader in the South. You might say this good 'ol country boy was born to drive big things that run on diesel. And when you hear his "rebel yell," and see the Southern flag on the back of his jacket flash by, you'll know he is on his way to do some serious Cobra butt kicking. Bazooka might be a wildman behind the wheel of his Blockbuster, but Cross-Country will drive that Battle Wagon over anything that gets in his way, especially if it has the Cobra insignia on it!
Versions: 1. 1986 (HAVOC) 2. 1993 (Battle Corps)
Variations: None.
Mold: UNIQUE!
Toy notes: The Blockbuster would not be released until the following year. A recolored version was released in Brazil as Pegasus.

 

Gung-Ho	Item # 6767	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 16
U.S. Marine		E-9 (Marine sergeant major)	SN: 656-2456-ER89
File Name: Sgt. Major Ettiene R. LaFitte		Primary MOS: Reconnaissance
POB: Fer-de-Lance, LA		Secondary MOS: Tank Annihilator
Appearance: bald with black moustache; black headband; red vest with open collar and black stripes; ammo belt on chest; black right armband; olive green pants with brown belt, holster.
Accessories: black backpack (92 Gung-Ho's); black machine gun (92 Gung-Ho's M60); black spring missile launcher (92 Gung-Ho's, with blue trigger); blue missile (92 Gung-Ho's); US flag on black flagpole (92 Gung-Ho's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: When the going gets rough, that's when the Marine Corps gets sent in. The same is true for G. I. Joe. When his buddies have their backs against the wall, that's when GUNG-HO moves in to do some heavy butt-kicking. The other G. I. Joes claim Gung-Ho is the scariest, craziest jar-head who ever kicked and clawed his way out of the Corps' ultimate hole in the swamp—Parris Island! What kind of hard-case considers an anti-tank missile launcher a personal weapon? Gung-Ho, that's who!
Versions: 1. 1983 2. 1987 (Dress Blues) 3. 1992 4. 1993/I (Battle Corps) 5. 1993/II (Mega-Marines) 6. 1997 (Slugger) 7. 2001 (RAH Collection) 8. 2002/I (JvC Wave 1) 9. 2002/II (JvC Wave 1.35) 10. 2002/III (Assault Quad) 11. 2003/I (Built to Rule) 12. 2003/II (JvC Wave 8) 13. 2004/I (Wal-Mart) 14. 2004/II (VvV Wave 4) 15. 2004/III (Night Force) 16. 2004/IV (Desert Patrol) 17. 2005/I (VvV Wave 7) 18. 2005/II (Convention) 19. 2007 (25th Joe set)
Variations: None.
Mold: head—Gung-Ho (92, 93/I, 01, 04/IV) arms—Gung-Ho (92, 93/I, 01, 04/IV), Mercer (06), Red Dog (06), Sgt. Slaughter (06), Taurus (06) torso, waist, and legs—Gung-Ho (92, 93/I, 01, 04/IV), CLASSIFIED (06), Sgt. Slaughter (06)
Toy notes: Gung-Ho's code name is not hyphenated for the 2001, 2002/III, 2003, 2004/I, 2004/II, 2005, and 2007 versions.

 

Iceberg	Item # 6863	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 3
Arctic Assault Trooper		E-5 (Army sergeant)	SN: 1800-BRR-93
File Name: Sgt. Clifton L. Nash		Primary MOS: Cold Weather Survival Instructor
POB: Brownsville, TX		Secondary MOS: Mudbuster Driver
Appearance: African American; yellow face mask; white shirt with grey stars; yellow ammo belts and gloves; white pants with white and green boots.
Accessories: white pistol (88 Blizzard's); white machine gun (88 Blizzard's); dark green spring missile launcher (new, with long vertical handle and white trigger); two white missiles (shared with Beach-Head); white snowboard with foot peg (new).
Motto: "Just give me an M-16 and a sharp icicle and I'll fight 'till I freeze!"
Filecard Information: ICEBERG is one of the best cold weather specialists on the planet. Not just because he has the knowledge and ability to endure freezing temperatures, but because he actually ENJOYS the bitter cold and survives it with a smile even in the chill of battle. He loves to thrash Cobra (and the mountain slopes) on his jet-powered snowboard and he knows everything about arctic survival, including fortifying his own igloo by hacking and shaping huge blocks of ice with his razor-edged machete.
Versions: 1. 1986 2. 1993 (Battle Corps) 3. 1997 (3-Pack)
Variations: The G. I. Joe logo on the snowboard faces left on some and right on others.
Mold: UNIQUE!
Toy notes: Hacking blocks of ice is a sure way to dull a machete. A slightly different version was released in Brazil as Pantano.

 

Leatherneck	Item # 6778	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 11
Infantry / Training Specialist		E-7 (Marine gunnery sergeant)	SN: 369-1H-073
File Name: Sgt. Wendell A. Metzger		Primary MOS: Marine Drill Sergeant
POB: Stromsburg, NE		Secondary MOS: Brawler Driver
Motto: "There's only one way to train . . . HARD! So drop and give me fifty!"
Appearance: olive green hat; black hair and moustache; brown jacket with yellow straps and light blue grenades; yellow and brown giraffe-pattern pants with yellow belt and brown boots.
Accessories: black pistol (90 Skydive's); black machine gun/grenade launcher (90 Airwave's); black sniper rifle (91 Low-Light's, with filled-in stock); black laser rifle (91 Mercer's); black knife (88 Hit & Run's); orange missile launcher (92 Gung-Ho's, with black trigger); black missile (92 Gung-Ho's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: Leatherneck was the hardest gunny that ever slogged through the mud of camp Lejeune. Before that, he was the toughest drill sergeant on Parris Island. Men that have gone through his training say they would rather crawl over broken glass than be on his bad side. He demands countless push-ups for mistakes and enjoys leading 30 mile hikes through hot and humid Parris Island swamps. He insists he is a tough disciplinarian because he wants his soldiers to be prepared for the worst, and when you have dealt with Cobra as often as he has, you come to expect the worst.
Versions: 1. 1986/I (Carded) 2. 1986/II (Brazil) 3. 1993 (Battle Corps) 4. 2001 (RAH Collection)/MCC 2003 5. 2004 (Defense Mech)
Variations: None.
Mold: head, arms, and torso—UNIQUE! waist and legs—Leatherneck (93), Falcon (87, 88, 92)
Toy notes:

 

Outback	Item # 6780	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 13
Survival Specialist		E-5 (Army sergeant)	SN: 688-T27-4213
File Name: Sgt. Stuart R. Selkirk		Primary MOS: Infantry
POB: Big Piney, WY		Secondary MOS: Survival Training Instructor
Motto: "I always teach three things: be tough, be dedicated, and kick Cobra butt!"
Appearance: yellow hat; red hair and beard; light blue short-sleeved shirt with orange straps and wristbands; black gloves; light blue and yellow splotched pants with orange belt and black boots.
Accessories: red submachine gun (88 Hit & Run's Colt 635); red assault rifle (90 Ambush's EM-2 bullpup); red machine gun (91 Big Ben's M240); blue spring missile launcher (shared with Bazooka, with red trigger); two red missiles (common for 93 Joes); red figure stand.
Filecard Information: OUTBACK was an instructor at G. I. Joe's Survival School and the Jungle Warfare Training Center. He has had extensive experience in Central America and may or may not have participated in clandestine operations in the Middle East. Most people are intimidated by wilderness and feel uncomfortable in an area where there is no sign of human life for miles. Not Outback! He believes in being part of his environment, not its adversary! He is well aware of the dangers surrounding him in a strange jungle or desolate wilderness and he respects those dangers, which is why he has never been caught off guard.
Versions: 1. 1987 2. 1988 (Night Force) 3. 1993/I (Battle Corps blue) 4. 1993/II (Battle Corps green)
Variations: None.
Mold: Outback (93/I, 93/II)
Toy notes: Originally meant to be part of 1993's cancelled Eco-Warriors.

 

Roadblock	Item # 6763	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 7
Heavy Machine Gunner		E-6 (Army staff sergeant)	SN: 434-2390-WT27
File Name: Sgt. Marvin F. Hinton		Primary MOS: Heavy Machine Gunner
POB: Biloxi, MS		Secondary MOS: Cook (Escoffier qualified Chef)
Motto: "Baste a turkey every twenty minutes and change the barrel on a Ma-Deuce .50 caliber after every second belt."
Appearance: African American; bald with black moustache and goatee; black short-sleeved shirt with purple vest; bright green straps; black gloves and belt; light blue pants; black and red-brown boots.
Accessories: black pistol (88 Shockwave's); black submachine gun (88 Hit & Run's Colt 635); black assault rifle (90 Bullhorn's Steyr AUG); blue-green missile launcher (shared with Cross-Country and Snow Storm, with black trigger); two black missiles (common for 93 Joes); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: What can you say about a guy who totes a 134 pound machine gun as his personal weapon and who can whip up a mean crawdad stew? Not much. You just stay out of his field of fire, and ask for seconds. ROADBLOCK is the man who lays down the covering fire with his heavy machine gun. That means he makes the enemy keep their heads down when the G. I. Joes are advancing, as well as making them think twice about giving chase when the G. I. Joes are withdrawing! He usually leads his squad into battle while riding the G. I. Joe Patriot.
Versions: 1. 1984 2. 1986 3. 1988 (Tiger Force) 4. 1992 5. 1993/I (Battle Corps) 6. 1993/II (Star Brigade white) 7. 1994 (Star Brigade orange) 8. 2003/I (JvC Wave 6) 9. 2003/II (Tiger Force) 10. 2004/I (Wal-Mart) 11. 2004/II (Night Force) 12. 2004/III (Anti-Venom) 13. 2005/I (Comic #24) 14. 2005/II (Heavy Assault) 15. 2007 (25th Joe set)
Variations: None.
Mold: head: Roadblock (92, 93/I, 93/II, 94, 04/III, 05/II) arms—Roadblock (92, 93/I, 04/III, 05/II), Chief Torpedo (04/I) torso, waist, and legs: Roadblock (92, 93/I, 04/III, 05/II)
Toy notes: The character Double Blast was renamed Roadblock in 2002 but is not the same individual.

 

Snow Storm	Item # 6779	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 12
High-tech Snow Trooper		E-6 (Army staff sergeant)	SN: 042-69-DR
File Name: Sgt. Guillermo "Willie" Suarez		Primary MOS:
POB: Havana, Cuba		Secondary MOS:
Motto: "If only I wasn't so good at my job, maybe I'd get assigned somewhere SOUTH of the equator!"
Appearance: brown hair; white helmet with clear face shield; white shirt with orange chest armor and gloves; white pants with orange belt and thick boots.
Accessories: white pistol (88 Shockwave's); white submachine gun (88 Hit & Run's Colt 635); white assault rifle (90 Bullhorn's Steyr AUG); brown missile launcher (shared with Cross-Country and Roadblock, with white trigger); two white missiles (common for 93 Joes); white figure stand.
Filecard Information: SNOW STORM was recruited for the G. I. Joe team after COLONEL COURAGE saw him defeat an entire band of hostile revolutionaries who were trying to infiltrate a peaceful Caribbean village. Snow Storm accepted the Joe's offer but disliked his first assignment: trying to stop Cobra Vipers from attacking a science station at the north pole. He wasn't afraid of the Vipers; he just hated the cold! Nevertheless, he accomplished this frigid mission (and many others) with great success. After being given a customized, high-tech thermal suit to wear, he agreed to stay in the Arctic where he functions so well at pulverizing Cobra!
Versions: 1. 1993/I (Battle Corps orange) 2. 1993/II (Battle Corps blue) 3. 1994 (Battle Corps grey)
Variations: None.
Mold: Snow Storm (93/I, 93/II, 94)
Toy notes: Originally meant to be part of 1993's cancelled Eco-Warriors.
Comic notes: Snow Storm did not appear in the comic.

 

Wet-Suit	Item # 6764	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 8
SEAL (Sea, Air, and Land)		E-6 (Navy petty officer)	SN: 832-5647-LS11
File Name: Brian M. Forrest		Primary MOS: S.E.A.L.
POB: Myrtle Beach, SC		Secondary MOS: UDT (Underwater Demolitions)
Motto: "Well, with all due respect, nobody told me NOT to blow it up, SIR!"
Appearance: brown hair; black shirt with orange straps and gloves; black pants with orange belt and knife.
Accessories: orange helmet (92 Wet-Suit's); two orange flippers (92 Wet-Suit's); orange spear rifle (92 Wet-Suit's); black spring missile launcher (92 Wet-Suit's sea sled); three orange missiles (92 Wet-Suit's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: WET-SUIT has been characterized as being "175 pounds of mean on the hoof" and is definitely not known for his social graces. He is not the type who goes over very well at the Chaplain Assistants' Social Tea, but he is exactly the dude you want behind you when you run into a gaggle of Cobra EELS in a shallow mine field. Amazing how much damage he can do with a Ka-Bar knife and a weighted belt. Wet-Suit is the head-honcho in charge of piloting the G. I. Joe Barracuda.
Versions: 1. 1986/I (Carded) 2. 1986/II (Brazil) 3. 1992 4. 1993 (Battle Corps) 5. 1998 (3-Pack) 6. 2001 (RAH Collection) 7. 2002/I (JvC Wave 1) 8. 2002/II (JvC Wave 1.35) 9. 2002/III (Sound Attack) 10. 2003 (Built to Rule)
Variations: None.
Mold: head—Wet-Suit (92, 93), Torpedo (98, 04/I) arms, torso, waist, and legs—Wet-Suit (92, 93), Torpedo (98)
Toy notes:

 

Alley Viper	Item # 6865	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 6
Urban Assault Trooper		Primary MOS: Urban Assault Trooper
		Secondary MOS: Parasite Driver
Motto: "We aren't afraid of taking over ANY city . . . except maybe some parts of New York."
Appearance: black helmet with yellow face mask; yellow shirt with black chest armor, wristbands, and gloves; yellow pants with black straps and boots.
Accessories: black visor (new, catlike with eyes and teeth); black shield (new, Cobra emblem with arm clip); black backpack (89 Alley Viper's); black assault rifle (86 Dial-Tone's HK 53); black submachine gun (89 Alley Viper's); yellow spring missile launcher (shared with Dr. Mindbender, short and boxy with black trigger); two black missiles (common for 93 Cobras, with spherical tip); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: The ALLEY VIPERS are an elite contingent of ruthless marauders and true masters of brutality! Despite their destructive powers and feared reputations, Cobra was dissatisfied with them and recently outfitted a new breed of Alley Vipers that made the old ones look like nerdy wimps! Extensive physical and terrorist training programs are standard for these vicious Vipers and they soon become skilled villains and dangerously full of hate. You definitely don't want to invite one of these gorillas to dinner . . . or anywhere else!
Versions: 1. 1989 2. 1993 (Battle Corps yellow) 3. 1994 (Battle Corps red) 4. 1997 (Rage) 5. 2002/I (JvC Wave 1.5) 6. 2002/II (JvC Wave 2.5) 7. 2003 (JvC Wave 7.75) 8. 2004 (Urban Strike Team)
Variations: None.
Mold: head, arms, torso—Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) waist—Alley Viper (89, 93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) legs—Alley Viper (89, 93, 94)
Toy notes: The related figure Alley Viper II was released in 2004.

 

Firefly	Item # 6769	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 18
Saboteur
Motto: "I came, I saw, I blew it up!"
Appearance: black helmet and face mask; bright green shirt with black chest, shoulder armor, and gloves; gold diagonal strap and right armband; bright green pants with black belt and boots.
Accessories: bright green assault rifle (92 Firefly's NA-55); black blade launcher (92 Firefly's) with bright green rip cord; bright green blade (92 Firefly's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: FIREFLY has been blowing things up for Cobra since COBRA COMMANDER first donned his hood and opened up for business. Since that time, Cobra has expanded to include entire battalions of bomb-planters, arsonists, and booby-trappers, but Cobra Commander still keeps contacting Firefly, the "Rembrandt of plastic explosives," when a job needs precision bombing. Firefly constructs bombs protected by cross-wired, anti-tampering switches so complex that they are impossible to defuse. No building, or mission, is too tough for Firefly.
Versions: 1. 1984 2. 1992 3. 1993 (Battle Corps) 4. 1998 (3-Pack) 5. 2000 (RAH Collection) 6. 2002/I (Joe vs. Cobra) 7. 2002/II (Sound Attack) 8. 2003/I (Black Dragon) 9. 2003/II (Tiger Force) 10. 2004/I (BTR Sand Snake) 11. 2004/II (Valor vs. Venom) 12. 2004/III (Urban Strike Team) 13. 2004/IV (BTR Venom Striker) 14. 2005/I (Crimson Guard) 15. 2005/II (Comic #49) 16. 2007 (25th Wave 3)
Variations: None.
Mold: Firefly (92, 93)
Toy notes:

 

Flak-Viper	Item # 6766	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 9
Anti-Aircraft Trooper		Primary MOS: Anti-Aircraft Trooper
Motto: "We could positively max-out our high score if only we had Turbo-Joystick Controllers!"
Appearance: orange helmet with black visor; green shirt with orange sleeves and green gloves; grey half-vest with orange shoulder anchor; orange pants with grey leggings and boots.
Accessories: green backpack (92 Flak-Viper's, with orange trigger); orange laser rifle (92 Flak-Viper's); two orange missiles (92 Flak-Viper's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: FLAK-VIPERS have a passive, infrared targeting and sighting system built into their helmets. This allows them to fire extremely accurate Tail-Biter missiles at G. I. Joe aircraft with absolute impunity! These are dedicated and motivated troopers. To maintain maximum level of effectiveness, Flak-Vipers spend long hours everyday practicing simulated missile engagements using a program cartridge that plugs into their helmets. It would be like playing a portable video game for 10 hours straight! These guys get a kick out of roaming the battlefield in the Cobra Parasite while "picking off" incoming enemy aircraft.
Versions: 1. 1992 2. 1993 (Battle Corps) 3. 2006 (Flaming MOTH)
Variations: None.
Mold: Flak-Viper (92, 93, 06), Nullifier (04)
Toy notes:

 

HEAT Viper	Item # 6866	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 5
High-Explosive Anti-Tank		Primary MOS: Anti-Tank Trooper
		Secondary MOS: Earthquake Driver
Appearance: black helmet; bright green shirt with black diagonal strap and gloves; bright green pants with black waistpiece, holster, and boots.
Accessories: bright green laser pistol (88 Iron Grenadier's); bright green submachine gun (89 Annihilator's); bright green sniper rifle (90 Rock-Viper's PSG-1); black spring missile launcher (shared with Night Creeper Leader, long with wrist brace and bright green trigger); two bright green missiles (common for 93 Cobras); bright green figure stand.
Filecard Information: This new generation of Cobra anti-tank specialists are equipped with the latest in hyper-kinetic, high-speed, armor-piercing technology. When they spot a G. I. Joe vehicle (especially a nice Battle Wagon, Patriot, or Mudbuster) they sit perfectly still, lining up the tracker sights on target to guide their projectile. Then they try to squeeze off one of their hand-held rockets knowing they've only got one shot because if they miss, there isn't a G. I. Joe worth his salt who'll let that poor fool try for seconds!
Versions: 1. 1989 2. 1993 (Battle Corps) 3. 2003 (Python Patrol)
Variations: None.
Mold: UNIQUE!
Toy notes:

 

Doctor Mindbender	Item # 6782	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 15
Master of Mind Control
Motto: "I get a real CHARGE out of shocking G. I. Joe!"
Appearance: bald with black moustache; black headset; purple short-sleeved shirt with yellow straps and wristbands; yellow pants with black belt and boots; purple stripes on legs.
Accessories: yellow laser pistol (88 Iron Grenadier's); yellow submachine gun (89 Snake Eyes's); yellow submachine gun (88 Voltar's modified Uzi); yellow laser rifle (89 Dee-Jay's); yellow laser rifle (91 Sci-Fi's); purple spring missile launcher (shared with Alley Viper, with yellow trigger); yellow missile (common for 93 Cobras); yellow knife (88 Hydro-Viper's); yellow figure stand.
Filecard Information: DR. MINDBENDER was at one time an excellent orthodontist and a very kind and honest man. His personality was drastically altered when he experimented on himself with electronic brainwave stimulation. He changed into an egotistical madman filled with hatred and deceit! Even COBRA COMMANDER disliked him and buried him in a tanker deep beneath a volcano on Cobra Island. After bionically enhancing his badly damaged body with various machine parts, he barely escaped with his life. He eventually proved himself worthy of Cobra Commander and re-enlisted as a member of Cobra.
Versions: 1. 1986 2. 1993 (Battle Corps) 3. 2002 (JvC Wave 3) 4. 2003 (JvC Wave 6) 5. 2004 (Valor vs. Venom)
Variations: None.
Mold: head, arms, and torso—UNIQUE! waist and legs—Dr. Mindbender (93), Viper (86, 89, 91)
Toy notes: The volcano burial comes from the comic storyline.

 

Night Creeper Leader	Item # 6781	Battle Corps Wave 1 Carded Assortment # 14
Ninja Supreme Master
Motto: "If Atilla the Hun had a blackbelt, an MBA, and was armed with lasers he'd resemble me, except not as mean!"
Appearance: black skullcap; orange blindfold; no shirt; black straps with orange grenades and knife; black wristbands; orange pants with black stripes and black boots.
Accessories: orange wrist shield (88 Road Pig's); black spring missile launcher (shared with HEAT Viper, with orange trigger); orange missile (common for 93 Cobras); orange knife (88 Hydro-Viper's); two orange swords (91 Snake Eyes's); orange crossbow (88 Road Pig's); orange crossbow (90 Night-Creeper's); orange figure stand.
Filecard Information: Captured Cobra documents revealed the existence of a contract between COBRA COMMANDER and a syndicate of high-tech ninjas led by the NIGHT CREEPER LEADER. He is believed to conduct all field intelligence and covert operations for Cobra. All investigations into his origin and the structure of his NIGHT CREEPERS have run into dead ends. Sources suspect he molds them with the scruples of a Wall Street stock manipulator, the lethal skills of a master martial artist, and the stealthy talents of a cat burglar; then arms them with a sophisticated anti-detection and weapons technology.
Versions: 1. 1993 (Battle Corps orange) 2. 1994 (Battle Corps purple)
Variations: None.
Mold: head, arms, and torso—Night Creeper Leader (93, 94) waist and legs—Night Creeper Leader (93, 94), Night-Creeper (90, 98, 04/I)
Toy notes:
Cartoon notes: Night Creeper Leader apparently originated as a cartoon character. He appeared as early as 1990 in the DIC first-season episodes Revenge of the Pharaohs, Night of the Creepers, Stuck on You, and Cold Shoulder, as well as the second-season episodes The Sword and Shadow of a Doubt. In the cartoon, he wore a Night-Creeper outfit (1990 version) with an open-faced hood and goggles.
Comic notes: Night Creeper Leader appeared in only one issue in 1993: #141.

 

Banzai	Item # 6875	Ninja Force Carded Assortment # 5
Rising Sun Ninja		E-4 (Army corporal)	SN: 452-H89-0678
File Name: Corp. Robert J. Travalino		Primary MOS: First-Strike Commando
POB: Hartsdale, NY		Secondary MOS: Nunchaku Instructor
Motto: "To get in touch with my inner self, I always practice nunchakus with my eyes closed."
Appearance: yellow hair; pink face mask with yellow sash; no shirt; pink and black diagonal strap; black gloves; black and pink spotted pants with black boots.
Accessories: pink sword (92 Storm Shadow's); pink sword (92 Dojo's); pink knife (92 Slice's Butterfly sword); two pink dueling knives (shared with Bushido, Y-shaped); pink sickle (92 Dojo's, no string or counterweight); pink battle axe (92 Dice's); pink figure stand.
Filecard Information: BANZAI is the aggressive blood brother of Bushido and is considered one of the world's premier nunchaku masters. He is always ready to defend himself should a situation become hostile, and he is proud of the fact he has never been caught off guard (a skill every great ninja must possess). Banzai trained in the hostile mountain climate of Tibet where he perfected his "suzushi slam" and gained discipline and inspiration from a spiritual ninja master livng in seclusion. Having mastered the use of nunchakus along with his lethal slam technique, he is surely considered"double the trouble" by Cobra!
Versions: 1. 1993 (Ninja Force)
Variations: Early packaging described an incorrect ninja move and was soon corrected.
Mold: head—UNIQUE! arms, torso, waist, and legs—Banzai (93), Vega (93)
Toy notes: Banzai has spring-loaded pivoting action in his waist.
Comic notes: Banzai did not appear in the comic.

 

Bushido	Item # 6876	Ninja Force Carded Assortment # 6
Snow Ninja		E-5 (Army sergeant)	SN: 452-H82-0079
File Name: Sgt. Lloyd S.Goldfine		Primary MOS: Cold Weather Specialist
POB: Hollis Queens, NY		Secondary MOS: Strategist
Appearance: light blue and white Samurai helmet with white horns; light blue shirt with white straps and gloves; orange details on straps; light blue pants fading to white, with white belt and boots.
Accessories: white sword (92 Storm Shadow's); white sword (92 Dojo's); white knife (92 Slice's Butterfly sword); two white dueling knives (shared with Banzai); white sickle (92 Dojo's, no string or counterweight); white battle axe (92 Dice's); white figure stand.
Filecard Information: BUSHIDO likes to practice his martial arts skills outdoors in freezing temperatures to heighten his sense of awareness and dscipline. He is known for being cool and calculating in the heat of battle, just like his blood brother BANZAI. After studying the techniques of such notable ninjas as STORM SHADOW and SNAKE-EYES, he trained himself in, of all places, Iceland. He has great respect for tradition and for family pride, which is why he wears an ancient Samurai helmet as did his warrior father.
Versions: 1. 1993 (Ninja Force) 2. 1994 (Shadow Ninjas)
Variations: Early packaging described an incorrect ninja move and was soon corrected.
Mold: Bushido (93, 94)
Toy notes: Bushido has tabs on his torso to keep it from pivoting, and his right arm has spring-loaded chopping action.
Comic notes: Bushido did not appear in the comic.

 

Scarlett	Item # 6874	Ninja Force Carded Assortment # 4
Counter Intelligence Specialist		E-5 (Army sergeant)	SN: RA24-29-7634
File Name: Sgt. Shana M. O'Hara		Primary MOS: Counter Intelligence
POB: Atlanta, GA		Secondary MOS: (CLASSIFIED)
Motto: "Beauty may be only skin deep . . . but lethal goes to the bone!"
Appearance: long red hair; green sleeveless, strapless body suit with gold shoulder armor and yellow wristbands; yellow leggings with green shinguards and black boots.
Accessories: two yellow claw gauntlets (88 Storm Shadow's); yellow sword (92 Storm Shadow's); yellow sword (92 Dojo's); yellow knife (shared with Snake-Eyes; curved blade); yellow sword (shared with Snake-Eyes; curved blade); yellow nunchaku (92 Nunchuk's); yellow figure stand.
Filecard Information: SCARLETT began her training in the martial arts at age nine and was awarded a black belt at age 15. She was not only physically ahead of her time, but mentally as well. She graduated summa cum laude from two Ivy League universities and went on to excel in training courses at all four branches of the armed forces. Cobra often mistakes her for just a pretty face rather than a member of G. I. Joe's elite Ninja Force, which makes her perfect for undercover missions. She is a great friend to each of the Joes, especially SNAKE-EYES, and a deadly enemy to Cobra.
Versions: 1. 1982 2. 1993 (Ninja Force) 3. 1997 (Stars & Stripes) 4. 2002/I (JvC Wave 2) 5. 2002/II (JvC Wave 3) 6. 2003 (ToyFare) 7. 2004/I (VvV Wave 1) 8. 2004/II (Comic #2) 9. 2004/III (VvV Wave 5) 10. 2004/IV (Single Pack) 11. 2005 (Comic #9) 12. 2007 (25th Joe set) 13. 2008 (Comic #1)
Variations: A few releases of Scarlett have a simple swivel joint at the neck instead of the ball joint in use since 1985.
Mold: head—UNIQUE! arms, torso, waist, and legs—Scarlett (93), Chun-Li (93/I, 93/II)
Toy notes: Featured in the Ninja Force commercial. The first female figure released since Jinx in 1987. Scarlett's right leg is spring-loaded for a kicking maneuver; she is not jointed at the waist. The resulting mold makes Scarlett look overly large-hipped. Versions in 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2007 were named "Agent Scarlett."

 

Snake-Eyes	Item # 6871	Ninja Force Carded Assortment # 1
Covert Mission Specialist		E-7 (Army sergeant first class)	SN: (CLASSIFIED)
File Name: (CLASSIFIED)		Primary MOS: Infantry
POB: (CLASSIFIED)		Secondary MOS: Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructor
Motto: "Move with the wind and you will never be heard."
Appearance: black face mask with white eyes; black shirt with blue diagonal straps and wristbands; black pants with blue belt, holster, and knife; black boots.
Accessories: two blue claw gauntlets (88 Storm Shadow's); blue sword (92 Storm Shadow's); blue sword (92 Dojo's); blue knife (shared with Scarlett); blue sword (shared with Scarlett); blue nunchaku (92 Nunchuk's); blue figure stand.
Filecard Information: SNAKE-EYES excelled in Long Range Recon Patrols and high-risk covert missions in Southeast Asia. His success was based on his ability to use everything from trees to fog when making himself virtually "invisible," even to skilled Cobra Ninjas. He perfected his mystical martial arts techniques with the same ninja clan that trained STORM SHADOW. Snake-Eyes was living a self-disciplined, tranquil life in the High Sierras when HAWK recruited him for the G. I. Joe team. Since then, he has proven himself an invaluable asset to the Ninja Force and one of the fiercest fighting menaces against all Cobra legions.
Versions: 1. 1982 2. 1985 (w/ Timber) 3. 1989 4. 1991 5. 1993 (Ninja Force) 6. 1994 (Shadow Ninjas) 7. 1997/I (3-Pack) 8. 1997/II (Stars & Stripes) 9. 2000 (RAH Collection) 10. 2002/I (JvC Wave 1) 11. 2002/II (JvC Wave 1.35) 12. 2002/III (Sound Attack) 13. 2002/IV (JvC Wave 3) 14. 2003/I (ToyFare) 15. 2003/II (DVD w/ Timber) 16. 2004/I (VvV Wave 1) 17. 2004/II (Comic #2) 18. 2004/III (Ninja Lightning) 19. 2004/IV (Comic #4) 20. 2004/V (Desert Patrol) 21. 2004/VI (Built to Rule) 22. 2005/I (Ninja Battles) 23. 2005/II (VvV 7 w/ Timber) 24. 2005/III (Single Pack) 25. 2005/IV (Comic #21) 26. 2005/V (Winter Ops) 27. 2005/VI (Heavy Assault) 28. 2006 (Comic #26) 29. 2007/I (25th Wave 1) 30. 2007/II (25th Joe Set) 31. 2008/I (25th Wave 5-6) 32. 2008/II (Comic #21) 33. 2008/III (Comic #21b)
Variations: None.
Mold: Snake-Eyes (93, 94)
Toy notes: Featured in the Ninja Force commercial. Snake-Eyes is not jointed at the waist, and his arms move opposite each other in a special maneuver. Snake's code name is not hyphenated for the 1982, 1989, 1991, 1997/I, 2002, and later versions. The 2006 version was named "CLASSIFIED."

 

Night Creeper	Item # 6873	Ninja Force Carded Assortment # 3
Cobra Ninja		Primary MOS: Field Intelligence
		Secondary MOS: Covert Operations
Motto: "Like a fierce, dark cloud, we appear and rain misery over all!"
Appearance: light blue helmet with red visor; light purple shirt with grey grenade strap and sleeves; light blue gloves; light purple pants with light blue padding on outside legs; grey belt, knife, and boots.
Accessories: light blue machete (88 Spearhead's); two light blue dueling knives (shared with Zartan, stick-like); light blue sword (shared with Zartan; with large pommel and thin blade); light blue bow (88 Storm Shadow's); light blue sickle (92 Dojo's, no string or counterweight); light blue figure stand.
Filecard Information: Captured Cobra documents revealed the existence of a syndicate of high-tech ninjas called Night Creepers. It is believed that these vicious ninjas conduct all field intelligence and covert operations for Cobra. All investigations into the structure and origin of the Night Creepers have run into dead ends, or resulted in the mysterious disappearance of the investigators. If they're provoked in any way, even by other Cobra members, they are known to react without mercy. They are generally regarded as having the scruples of a Wall Street stock manipulator, the lethal skills of a master martial artist, and the stealthy talents of a cat burglar.
Versions: 1. 1990 2. 1993 (Ninja Force) 3. 1994 (Shadow Ninjas) 4. 1998 (3-Pack) 5. 2003 (Spy Troops) 6. 2004/I (Urban Strike Team) 7. 2004/II (VvV Wave 4) 8. 2004/III (VvV Wave 5) 9. 2005/I (Single Pack) 10. 2005/II (HISS)
Variations: None.
Mold: Night Creeper (93, 94)
Toy notes: Night Creeper has tabs on his torso to keep it from pivoting, and both arms have spring-loaded chopping action. The code name is hyphenated for the 1990 and 1998 versions.

 

Slice	Item # 6796	Ninja Force Carded Assortment # 7
Cobra Ninja Swordsman		Primary MOS: Cobra Ninja Swordsman
POB: Jonestown, UK		Secondary MOS: Espionage
Motto: "I fear no mortal man in face-to-face combat, but my sword cuts easiest from behind!"
Appearance: black mask with silver fencing grill and black scarf; orange ninja outfit with black stars; black gloves, belt with sash, and shinguards.
Accessories: black knife (92 Slice's Butterfly sword); black sword (new, with "stinger" on blade); two black knives (new, double-bladed); black bo staff (92 Dice's); black battle axe (92 Dice's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: SLICE is rumored to be a renegade Ninja from STORM SHADOW'S clan. It is believed that Slice created his own evil sword technique by observing the battle strategies of scorpions. He even adapted one of their techniques into a backhand sword-slash that he calls the "Scorpion Slash." He's an expert with all edged weapons, small hand guns and explosives, and enjoys working with other Cobra Ninjas! Slice can usually be found sharpening his weapons when he's not in his martial arts studio.
Versions: 1. 1992 (Ninja Force red) 2. 1993 (Ninja Force orange) 3. 1994 (Shadow Ninjas) 4. 2002 (JvC Wave 1.5) 5. 2004 (Action Attack) 6. 2005 (VvV Wave 6)
Variations: None.
Mold: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02)
Toy notes: Slice has tabs on his torso to keep it from pivoting, and his right arm has spring-loaded reverse chopping action.

 

Zartan	Item # 6872	Ninja Force Carded Assortment # 2
Master of Disguise
File Name: (UNKNOWN)		Primary MOS: Master of Disguise
POB: (UNKNOWN)
Motto: "My personality changes as often as my looks . . . and they're both BAD!"
Appearance: orange mohawk and face paint; black vest and right glove; bright green pants with black belt and boots.
Accessories: orange machete (88 Spearhead's); two orange dueling knives (shared with Night Creeper); orange sword (shared with Night Creeper); orange bow (88 Storm Shadow's); orange sickle (92 Dojo's, no string or counterweight); orange figure stand.
Filecard Information: Zartan can alter his skin color at will to blend in with his environment. He is a master of make-up and disguise, a ventriloquist, a linguist (he speaks over twenty languages and dialects), an acrobatic-contortionist, and a practitioner of numerous mystical martial arts. Little is knosn about his background, but captured Cobra documents revealed reports listing him to be "as lethal as a two-headed rattler disguised as a garter snake." He changes appearances and personalities so often that even he can't keep track of them!
Versions: 1. 1984 (Chameleon) 2. 1993 (Ninja Force) 3. 2001 (RAH Collection) 4. 2002/I (JvC Wave 2) 5. 2002/II (JvC Wave 3) 6. 2003/I (Mail) 7. 2003/II (Spy Troops) 8. 2004/I (Valor vs. Venom) 9. 2004/II (Convention) 10. 2004/III (Morphing) 11. 2004/IV (as Hawk) 12. 2005 (Comic #76) 13. 2007 (25th Wave 3)
Variations: None.
Mold: UNIQUE!
Toy notes: Zartan has spring-loaded pivoting action in his waist.

 

Backblast	Item # 6774	Battle Corps Wave 2 Carded Assortment # 22
Anti-Aircraft Trooper		E-5 (Army sergeant)	SN: 900L-66-2311
File Name: Sgt. Edward J. Menninger		Primary MOS: Air Defense Artillery
POB: New York, NY		Secondary MOS: Signal Corps
Motto: "Whether it be a covert mission or a full-scale attack, there's no one tougher than G. I. Joe!"
Appearance: olive green helmet, black moustache, olive green sleeveless T-shirt with yellow Army insignia on chest; green backpack straps; yellow wristband; beige and green camouflage pants with green belt and olive green boots; white panel on left leg.
Accessories: black submachine gun (91 Cloudburst's MP5); black plasma rifle (91 Flint's); black spring missile launcher (shared with Keel-Haul, with wrist guard, long scope, and black trigger); two black missiles (shared with Keel-Haul; segmented tip with no fins); black knife (93 Beach-Head's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: BACKBLAST grew up to one of the busiest airports in the world. Airplane lights would keep him awake at night and the descending jumbo-jets would shake the house with the force of an earthquake. When asked his job preference upon enlistment, he answered, "Where can I go to shoot airplanes out of the sky?" He went through basic training at Fort Benning and became the top obstacle course/endurance runner in his class. His athletic ability led him to compete in marathons across the globe. Today, if the Joes need a 60-mile recon patrol squad leader, or someone for an extended jungle combat tour, Backblast is their main man!
Versions: 1. 1989 2. 1993 (Battle Corps) 3. 2004 (Neutralizer) 4. 2005 (Winter Ops)
Variations: The Army emblem on Backblast's chest could be small or large.
Mold: head, torso, waist, and legs—Backblast (89, 93) arms—Topside (90)
Toy notes: Bagged with no accessories at a 1997 convention.

 

Duke	Item # 6771	Battle Corps Wave 2 Carded Assortment # 19
Battle Commander		E-8 (Army master sergeant)	SN: 234-0955-GI89
File Name: 1SG Conrad S. Hauser		Primary MOS: Ranger
POB: St. Louis, MO		Secondary MOS: Military Intelligence
Motto: "A real G. I. Joe should be on the front lines with his men, which is where you'll find me!"
Appearance: beige helmet with goggles; brown hair; beige short-sleeved jacket with brown camouflage; brown straps; beige pants with brown camouflage; brown holster and boots.
Accessories: black shotgun (88 Muskrat's M4 Super 90); black machine gun (91 Grunt's); black submachine gun (91 Tracker's MP5K); gold spring missile launcher (shared with Frostbite; L-shaped with black trigger); two black missiles (common for 93 Joes); black machete (88 Muskrat's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: DUKE is a natural leader, and nobody knows that better than his men. He passed up an officer's commission because he wanted to stay where the action was on the front lines, not twiddling his thumbs back at some fancy officer's club. Instead of sitting around talking with a bunch of boring brass, he'd rather split some K-rations with a platoon of grunts in a battlefield foxhole. He's a firm believer in discipline and the "no pain, no gain" work ethic. His men may complain from time to time about sore muscles, but when the bullets start to fly, you can bet every one of them thanks Duke for the rigorous training he put them through.
Versions: 1. 1983 (Mail)/carded 1984 2. 1988 (Tiger Force) 3. 1992 4. 1993/I (Battle Corps) 5. 1993/II (Armor-Tech) 6. 1994 (Star Brigade) 7. 1997 (Silver Mirage) 8. 2001 (RAH Collection) 9. 2002/I (JvC Wave 1) 10. 2002/II (JvC Wave 1.35) 11. 2002/III (JvC Wave 3) 12. 2003/I (BTR Armadillo) 13. 2003/II (Night Force) 14. 2004/I (Action Attack) 15. 2004/II (Wal-Mart) 16. 2004/III (Anti-Venom) 17. 2004/IV (VvV Wave 4) 18. 2004/V (Single Pack) 19. 2004/VI (Voice FX) 20. 2005/I (Desert Humvee) 21. 2005/II (VvV Wave 7) 22. 2005/III (Comic #24) 23. 2005/IV (Heavy Assault) 24. 2005/V (BTR Outpost) 25. 2007 (25th Joe set) 26. 2008 (Comic #24)
Variations: None.
Mold: head, torso, waist, and legs—UNIQUE! arms—Duke (93/I), Double Clutch (04)
Toy notes:

 

General Flagg	Item # 6798	Battle Corps Wave 2 Carded Assortment # 26
G. I. Joe General		O-7 (Army brigadier general)	SN: 212-9820-GU95
File Name: Gen. James Longstreet Flagg III		Primary MOS: Chief Strategic Commander
POB: Alexandria, VA		Secondary MOS: General Commander
Motto: "I didn't reach the rank of general by staying in the shadows, I got out and earned it on the front lines!"
Appearance: brown hair; black jacket with yellow collar and cuffs; grey belt and gloves; light green pants with black boots.
Accessories: brown officer's cap (92 Gen. Flagg's, with black brim); black assault rifle (92 Gen. Flagg's M231); light green catapult (92 Gen. Flagg's) with rubber band and black trigger (91 Incinerator's); black bomb (92 Gen. Flagg's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: He's the son of the original G. I. Joe commanding general (after whom the U.S.S. Flagg aircraft carrier was named). GENERAL FLAGG is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, as were five preceding generations of Flaggs. General Flagg shares DUKE's philosophy of personally leading his troops into a firefight, instead of sending out orders from behind the lines in some cozy commander's tent. When the call is given to charge, he's the one shouting it from the front. His strategies on the battlefield have twice earned him the Medal of Valor and countless decorations as he carries on his family's proud military tradition.
Versions: 1. 1992 2. 1993 (Battle Corps) 3. 2004 (Comic #5)
Variations: None.
Mold: Gen. Flagg (92, 93)
Toy notes: Note that Gen. Flagg's motto has changed since the 1992 version.

 

Frostbite	Item # 6772	Battle Corps Wave 2 Carded Assortment # 20
Arctic Commander		E-4 (Army corporal)	SN: 0215-54-9136
File Name: Corp. Farley S. Seward		Primary MOS: Arctic Special Operations Commander
POB: Galena, AK		Secondary MOS: Artillery
Motto: "The colder the climate, the hotter my trigger finger!"
Appearance: grey cap; brown hair and beard; grey jacket with white fur collar; blue-green straps with orange grenades; brown gloves; white and grey camouflage pants with brown boots.
Accessories: white face mask (new, with round eye and mouth holes); white shotgun (88 Muskrat's M4 Super 90); white machine gun (91 Grunt's); white submachine gun (91 Tracker's MP5K); orange spring missile launcher (shared with Duke, with orange trigger); two black missiles (common for 93 Joes); white machete (88 Muskrat's); white figure stand.
Filecard Information: FROSTBITE grew up in a small, remote town where the only season he ever knew was winter. On his 18th birthday he left home in search of adventure, a search that eventually led him to join the G. I. Joe team. Having driven everything back home from turbo-charged snowmobiles to Alaskan oil trucks, he enrolled in the U.S. Army's Transportation School before being recruited by the Joes. He was a the top of his class and the fastest driver the school had ever seen. He has served in burning hot places like the Sahara Desert, but prefers duty in the frozen North. Vehicle specialties include the Mudbuster and Monster Blaster A.P.C.
Versions: 1. 1985 (Snow Cat) 2. 1988 (Tiger Cat) 3. 1993 (Battle Corps) 4. 2002/I (JvC Wave 1) 5. 2002/II (Rock Slide) 6. 2002/III (JvC Wave 1.35) 7. 2003/I (Snow Cat) 8. 2003/II (Built to Rule) 9. 2004 (Ice Sabre) 10. 2005/I (Valor vs. Venom) 11. 2005/II (Winter Ops) 12. 2006 (DTC Ice Sabre)
Variations: None.
Mold: Frostbite (93), Blizzard (97)
Toy notes: Frostbite has a different hair color in each of his first three versions: black, red, and brown.

 

Keel-Haul	Item # 6773	Battle Corps Wave 2 Carded Assortment # 21
Admiral		O-9 (Navy vice admiral)	SN: 0672-38-4202
File Name: Adm. Everett P. Colby		Primary MOS: Naval Command General Staff
POB: Charlottesville, VA		Secondary MOS: Pilot
Motto: "I don't know which is better, commanding an aircraft carrier or flying jets, that's why I do both!"
Appearance: white and black sailor's cap; black hair and moustache; open-collared red-brown shirt with dog tag; blue jacket with gold medals and black gloves; dark green pants with brown belt and holster; black boots.
Accessories: blue submachine gun (91 Cloudburst's MP5); blue plasma rifle (91 Flint's); reddish brown spring missile launcher (shared with Backblast, with blue trigger); two blue missiles (shared with Backblast); blue knife (93 Beach-Head's); blue figure stand.
Filecard Information: KEEL-HAUL became a legend flying Phantom F-4's, but his career really "took off" when he became the first aircraft carrier captain to double as a fighter pilot. His carrier had come under a massive Cobra attack and he needed to get more planes in the air if the ship—and its crew—was to survive. Since there were no more pilots available, Keel-Haul jumped into a Ghoststriker X-16 jet and roared off the flight deck with all guns blazing. With the added firepower and inspiration he brought to the skies, the Joes won the battle minutes later. According to Keel-Haul, no enemy is too great a threat that a few air-to-ground heat-seeking missiles won't cure!
Versions: 1. 1985 (USS Flagg) 2. 1993 (Battle Corps)
Variations: The emblem on Keel-Haul's chest could be small or large.
Mold: head, arms, torso, and legs—Keel-Haul (85, 93) waist—Keel-Haul (85, 93), Major Altitude (91, 93)
Toy notes:

 

Outback	Item # 6780	Battle Corps Wave 2 Carded Assortment # 13
Survival Specialist		E-5 (Army sergeant)	SN: 688-T27-4213
File Name: Sgt. Stuart R. Selkirk		Primary MOS: Infantry
POB: Big Piney, WY		Secondary MOS: Survival Training Instructor
Motto: "I always teach three things: be tough, be dedicated, and kick Cobra butt!"
Appearance: black hat; red hair and beard; green short-sleeved shirt with orange straps and wristbands; blue gloves; beige pants with blue belt and black boots.
Accessories: red submachine gun (88 Hit & Run's Colt 635); red assault rifle (90 Ambush's EM-2 bullpup); red machine gun (91 Big Ben's M240); blue spring missile launcher (93 Bazooka's, with red trigger); two red missiles (common for 93 Joes); red figure stand.
Filecard Information: OUTBACK was an instructor at G. I. Joe's Survival School and the Jungle Warfare Training Center. He has had extensive experience in Central America and mayor may not have participated in clandestine operations in the Middle East. Most people are intimidated by wilderness and feel uncomfortable in an area where there is no sign of human life for miles. Not Outback! He believes in being part of his environment, not its adversary! He is well aware of the dangers surrounding him in a strange jungle or desolate wilderness and he respects those dangers, which is why he has never been caught off guard.
Versions: 1. 1987 2. 1988 (Night Force) 3. 1993/I (Battle Corps blue) 4. 1993/II (Battle Corps green)
Variations: None.
Mold: Outback (93/I, 93/II)
Toy notes: This repaint is a correction of the Eco-Warriors coloration used for the initial 1993 release. A slightly recolored version was released in Brazil as Marfim.

 

Snow Storm	Item # 6779	Battle Corps Wave 2 Carded Assortment # 12
High-tech Snow Trooper		E-6 (Army staff sergeant)	SN: 042-69-DR
File Name: Sgt. Guillermo "Willie" Suarez		Primary MOS: Arctic Warfare
POB: Havana, Cuba		Secondary MOS: Cold Weather Survival Instructor
Motto: "If only I wasn't so good at my job, maybe I'd get assigned somewhere SOUTH of the equator!"
Appearance: brown hair; white helmet with clear face shield; white shirt with blue chest armor and gloves; orange tube on chest; white pants with blue belt and thick boots.
Accessories: white pistol (88 Shockwave's); white submachine gun (88 Hit & Run's Colt 635); white assault rifle (90 Bullhorn's Steyr AUG); brown missile launcher (93 Cross-Country's, with white trigger); two white missiles (common for 93 Joes); white figure stand.
Filecard Information: SNOW STORM was recruited for the G. I. Joe team after COLONEL COURAGE saw him defeat an entire band of hostile revolutionaries who were trying to infiltrate a peaceful Caribbean village. Snow Storm accepted the Joe's offer but disliked his first assignment: trying to stop Cobra Vipers from attacking a science station at the north pole. He wasn't afraid of the Vipers; he just hated the cold! Nevertheless, he accomplished this frigid mission (and many others) with great success. After being given a customized, high-tech thermal suit to wear, he agreed to stay in the Arctic where he functions so well at pulverizing Cobra!
Versions: 1. 1993/I (Battle Corps orange) 2. 1993/II (Battle Corps blue) 3. 1994 (Battle Corps grey)
Variations: None.
Mold: Snow Storm (93/I, 93/II, 94)
Toy notes: This repaint is a correction of the Eco-Warriors coloration used for the initial 1993 release.

 

Wild Bill	Item # 6794	Battle Corps Wave 2 Carded Assortment # 25
Aero-Scout		W-4 (Army Chief Warrant Officer)	SN: 656-2456-PL19
File Name: William S. Hardy		Primary MOS: Aero-Scout
POB: Brady, TX		Secondary MOS: Helicopter Pilot
Motto: "Of course they only sent one pilot . . . me, because you only get one firefight!"
Appearance: red hair and moustache; gold goggles; blue short-sleeved shirt with yellow bandana and sleeves; white gloves; brown straps, belt, and holster; white pants with brown boots.
Accessories: blue cowboy hat (92 Wild Bill's); brown backpack (92 Wild Bill's); brown sidearm (92 Wild Bill's Colt .46); blue missile launcher (92 Wild Bill's, with brown trigger); brown missile (92 Wild Bill's); brown knife (92 Wild Bill's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: The original G. I. Joe helicopter pilot, WILD BILL is also an expert tracker and can function on the ground as well as any expert infantry scout. He adapts the hunting skills he learned as a boy whenever he's tracking the enemy in "his own backyard." As he says: "Sneaking up on a Cobra is a sight easier than sneaking up on most critters because Cobras smell distinctively bad, so their scent is easily picked up." Wild Bill doesn't believe in being undergunned, which is why he carries a XM-207 hyper-velocity missile launcher, which can punch a hole through six inches of laminated armor.
Versions: 1. 1983 (Dragonfly) 2. 1992 3. 1993 (Battle Corps) 4. 2000 (Locust) 5. 2002 (JvC Wave 4) 6. 2003/I (Missile Storm) 7. 2003/II (Tiger Force) 8. 2004/I (Tiger Storm) 9. 2004/II (VvV Wave 3) 10. 2005 (VvV Wave 6)
Variations: None.
Mold: Wild Bill (92, 93, 00)
Toy notes:

 

Cobra Commander	Item # 6776	Battle Corps Wave 2 Carded Assortment # 24
Cobra Supreme Leader
Motto: "Aggghhhh! Why don't those Joes get out of my way and let me rule the world like a tyrant should!"
Appearance: black hood and shirt with silver trim and red Cobra emblem on chest; silver diagonal strap and black gloves; black pants.
Accessories: silver rifle (88 Toxo-Viper's); silver submachine gun (88 Voltar's modified Uzi); silver sniper rifle (90 Rock-Viper's PSG-1); silver flamethrower (91 Incinerator's); red spring missile launcher (shared with Crimson Guard Commander and Eel; T-shaped profile with black trigger); two silver missiles (shared with Crimson Guard Commander and Eel, with smooth capsule-shaped tip); silver figure stand.
Filecard Information: Supreme commander of the Cobra Legions, contraband arms merchant, international terrorist, and real estate swindler, COBRA COMMANDER is the ultimate enemy of G. I. Joe. Although no COBRA VIPERS or even his most trusted CRIMSON GUARD COMMANDERS have ever seen his face, they know the man behind the mask is the most diabolical villain imaginable. This ruthless leader's principle [sic] desire is to totally crush the G. I. Joe Team, and take over the world while he's at it! His numerous attempts to accomplish this distorted dream of world dominance have so far been foiled by the Joes, but they are always on the alert because Cobra Commander keeps coming back stronger and stronger, with incredibly destructive weapons and vehicles!
Versions: 1. 1982 (Mail)/carded 1983 2. 1984 (Mail, Hooded) 3. 1987 4. 1991 5. 1992 (Battle Commanders) 6. 1993 (Battle Corps) 7. 1994 (Star Brigade) 8. 1997 (3-Pack) 9. 2000 (RAH Wave 1) 10. 2001 (RAH Wave 3) 11. 2002/I (JvC Wave 1) 12. 2002/II (JvC Wave 1.35) 13. 2002/III (JvC Wave 3) 14. 2003/I (Convention) 15. 2003/II (JvC Wave 7.75) 16. 2003/III (JvC Wave 8) 17. 2004/I (VvV Wave 1) 18. 2004/II (Comic #1) 19. 2004/III (VvV Wave 5) 20. 2004/IV (Built to Rule) 21. 2005/I (VvV Wave 7) 22. 2005/II (Comic #76) 23. 2005/III (Imperial) 24. 2005/IV (Comic #9) 25. 2007/I (25th Wave 1) 26. 2007/II (25th Cobra set) 27. 2007/III (Cobra Legions) 28. 2008/I (Comic #24) 29. 2008/II (25th Wave 6)
Variations: None.
Mold: head—Cobra Commander (92, 93, 00, 03/I) arms, front torso, and legs—Cobra Commander (92, 93, 00, 03/I, 04/II, 05/III, 05/IV) back torso—UNIQUE! waist—Cobra Commander (92, 93, 00, 03/I, 04/II, 05/III, 05/IV), Rip It (00)
Toy notes:

 

Crimson Guard Commander	Item # 6775	Battle Corps Wave 2 Carded Assortment # 23
Cobra Elite Officer
Motto: "Being the best in Cobra means being the worst in the world!"
Appearance: black helmet with yellow face shield; red shirtwith black vest and sleeves; yellow straps; black gloves with red wristbands; red pants with yellow belt; black holster and boots.
Accessories: black rifle (88 Toxo-Viper's); black submachine gun (88 Voltar's modified Uzi); black sniper rifle (90 Rock-Viper's PSG-1); black flamethrower (91 Incinerator's); yellow spring missile launcher (shared with Cobra Commander and Eel, with black trigger); two black missiles (shared with Cobra Commander and Eel); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: CRIMSON GUARD COMMANDERS are good at what they do, there's no denying that. Even DUKE admits they are some of the toughest Cobra soldiers he's ever had the displeasure of dealing with, especially when they are armed with their weapon of choice: modified AK-47 assault rifles! They're very good at being very bad, and have participated at all levels of Cobra operations from industrial espionage to full-scale global attacks. COBRA COMMANDER considers them his top officers, and feels safe having them swear their allegiance strictly to him. For if they were to ever turn against him, they would prove to be his second most feared enemy, next to the Joes, of course! Vehicle Proficiency: Licensed to operate all Cobra land and air vehicles, including the Detonator and Ice Snake.
Versions: 1. 1993 (Battle Corps)
Variations: None.
Mold: UNIQUE!
Toy notes: Not related to Crimson Guard commanders Tomax and Xamot. A recolored version was released in Brazil as Reptil Do Ar.

 

Eel	Item # 6799	Battle Corps Wave 2 Carded Assortment # 27
Underwater Demolitions Specialist
Motto: "We're the soggy saboteurs of the sea, we're Cobra Eels, we're wet and wild!"
Appearance: yellow helmet with red visor; purple shirt with yellow chest armor and arm fins; purple pants with yellow belt and leg fins; purple boots
Accessories: two yellow flippers (90 Undertow's); red rifle (88 Toxo-Viper's); red submachine gun (88 Voltar's modified Uzi); red sniper rifle (90 Rock-Viper's PSG-1); red flamethrower (91 Incinerator's); yellow spring missile launcher (shared with Cobra Commander and Crimson Guard Commander, with red trigger); two red missiles (shared with Cobra Commander and Crimson Guard Commander); red figure stand.
Filecard Information: EELS are proficient with sophisticated electronic detection gear, the latest in plastic explosives and state-of-the-art, closed circuit self-contained breathing systems. All of this, along with their rigorous underwater training, has made them the most feared creatures to ever swim the sea. If you thought a Great White shark was a fear machine with fins, just picture one equipped with plastic explosives and a spear gun! No ship is safe (not even the D.E.F. Shark DF-1!) when COBRA COMMANDER sends these slimy sea saboteurs on a mission. They just love to string underwater mines in shipping lanes, then wait for the fireworks to send ships down to the bottom, permanently.
Versions: 1. 1985 2. 1992 3. 1993 (Battle Corps)
Variations: None.
Mold: Eel (92, 93)
Toy notes:

 

Blast-Off	Item # 6932	Mega-Marines Carded Assortment
Flame Thrower		E-4 (Marine corporal)	SN: J8675-30-9
File Name: Sgt. Jeffrey D. Thompson		Primary MOS: Flamethrower
POB: Kirkwood, MO		Secondary MOS: Firefighter
Motto: "When I blast into battle with a flame thrower and a tank full of fuel, things REALLY get hot!"
Appearance: red head covering; blue shirt with dark grey vest and wristbands; red "2" on chest; red gloves; dark grey pants with red boots.
Accessories: orange helmet (new, soft plastic with unpainted visor); orange bio-armor mold (common for Mega-Marines); blue submachine gun (91 Cloudburst's MP5); blue plasma rifle (91 Flint's); red spring missile launcher (93 Backblast's, with red trigger); two blue missiles (93 Backblast's); blue knife (93 Beach-Head's); blue figure stand.
Filecard Information: BLAST-OFF was the best firefighter the state of Missouri had ever seen. Single-handedly, he once extinguished an entire forest fire when other firemen became incapacitated by smoke inhalation. This courageous effort of persistence and skill earned him a spot on the G. I. Joe team, but instead of putting fires out, he was assigned to light them . . . right under Cobra's butt! When it was discovered that Cobra MEGA-MONSTERS were vulnerable to flames and extreme heat, Blast-Off was issued a super-charged flamethrower and immediately assigned to the Mega-Marines team. GUNG-HO has given him only one order: to burn those monsters like marshmallows in a camp fire!
Versions: 1. 1993 (Mega-Marines)
Variations: None.
Mold: head, arms, and legs—Blast-Off (93), Andrei "Dragonsky" Freisov (05) torso—UNIQUE! waist—Blast-Off (93), Andrei "Dragonsky" Freisov (05), Sgt. Flash (07), Grand Slam (07)
Toy notes:
Comic notes: Blast-Off did not appear in the comic.

 

Clutch	Item # 6928	Mega-Marines Carded Assortment
Monster Blaster A.P.C. Driver		E-4 (Marine corporal)	SN: RA757-340-802
File Name: Sgt. Lance J. Steinberg		Primary MOS: Transportation Engineer
POB: Asbury Park, NJ		Secondary MOS: Infantry
Motto: "I still grease my hair with motor oil, but I'm not half as slimy as those Mega-Monsters!"
Appearance: orange helmet; black hair (no beard); orange shirt with black straps and yellow on sleeves; orange gloves; yellow pants with orange belt, boots, and leg armor.
Accessories: yellow bio-armor mold (common for Mega-Marines); black shotgun (88 Muskrat's M4 Super 90); black machine gun (91 Grunt's); black submachine gun (91 Tracker's MP5K); yellow spring missile launcher (93/I Duke's, with yellow trigger); two yellow missiles (common for 93 Joes); black machete (88 Muskrat's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: CLUTCH has worked as a mechanic for some of the top drivers on the professional racing circuit. After he helped win the Indy 500, DUKE recruited him as chief vehicle technician in charge of the G. I. Joe motor pool. Clutch accepted Duke's offer because he knew it was both an honor and a challenge. Having worked in a close-knit pit crew during his racing days, Clutch new [sic] the importance of team work and how to operate like a well oiled machine. He brings these team qualities to the MEGA-MARINES, keeping the MONSTER BLASTER A.P.C. at a peak performance level and firing mega-concussion missiles at MEGA-MONSTERS every chance he gets. He's a crack shot with M-16s, M-60s, and the A.P.C.'s huge missile cannon!
Versions: 1. 1982 (VAMP) 2. 1984 (VAMP Mark II) 3. 1993 (Mega-Marines) 4. 2003 (Desert Coyote) 5. 2004 (Comic #3) 6. 2006 (Convention)
Variations: Some copies have a shoulder piece molded orange and painted yellow, rather than molded yellow.
Mold: head and arms—UNIQUE! torso, waist, and legs—Clutch (93), Mercer (06), Red Dog (06), Taurus (06)
Toy notes: History has been rewritten a bit here; Clutch joined the Joe team before Duke. The 2003 and 2004 versions were named "Double Clutch."

 

Gung-Ho	Item # 6927	Mega-Marines Carded Assortment
Mega-Marine Commander		E-9 (Marine sergeant major)	SN: 656-2456-ER89
File Name: Sgt. Major Ettiene R. LaFitte		Primary MOS: Bio-Military Expert
POB: Fer-de-Lance, LA		Secondary MOS: Heavy Weapons
Motto: "This isn't just another 'bug-hunt'—it's war!"
Appearance: bald with black moustache; green shirt and pants with black vest; yellow armor on chest, shoulders, waist, and legs; yellow arms and boots
Accessories: orange helmet (new, with attached mic and neckflap); yellow bio-armor mold (common for Mega-Marines); black shotgun (88 Muskrat's M4 Super 90); black machine gun (91 Grunt's); black submachine gun (91 Tracker's MP5K); orange spring missile launcher (93/I Duke's, with orange trigger); two yellow missiles (common for 93 Joes); black machete (88 Muskrat's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: Born on the bayou, GUNG-HO's background in hostile environments and experiences in the U.S. Marine Corps made him a natural choice to command the MEGA-MARINE forces. Gung-Ho knows you can never be sure where or when a MEGA-MONSTER will turn up, so you have to be prepared at all times. He demands that his Mega-Marines sleep with one eye open, that way they won't think it's just a nightmare they're having when the Mega-Monsters really attack! Gung-Ho is known for his effectiveness in neutralizing the most dangerous enemies—a skill that will be put to the test fighting these genetically enhanced creeps!
Versions: 1. 1983 2. 1987 (Dress Blues) 3. 1992 4. 1993/I (Battle Corps) 5. 1993/II (Mega-Marines) 6. 1997 (Slugger) 7. 2001 (RAH Collection) 8. 2002/I (JvC Wave 1) 9. 2002/II (JvC Wave 1.35) 10. 2002/III (Assault Quad) 11. 2003/I (Built to Rule) 12. 2003/II (JvC Wave 8) 13. 2004/I (Wal-Mart) 14. 2004/II (VvV Wave 4) 15. 2004/III (Night Force) 16. 2004/IV (Desert Patrol) 17. 2005/I (VvV Wave 7) 18. 2005/II (Convention) 19. 2007 (25th Joe set)
Variations: None.
Mold: Gung-Ho (93/II, 05/II)
Toy notes: Featured in the Mega-Marines commercial. The phrase "bug-hunt" in Gung-Ho's motto comes from the movie Aliens. Gung-Ho's code name is not hyphenated for the 2001, 2002/III, 2003, 2004/I, 2004/II, 2005, and 2007 versions.

 

Mirage	Item # 6931	Mega-Marines Carded Assortment
Bio-Artillery Expert		E-6 (Marine staff sergeant)	SN: 5060-JB-824
File Name: Sgt. Joseph R. Balkun		Primary MOS: Rocket-Fire Assaults
POB: Molsen, WA [sic, should be Molson]		Secondary MOS: Heavy Artillery
Motto: "Bazookas are OK, but I 'll take a shoulder-mounted rocket launcher any day!"
Appearance: yellow hair; clear blue visor (glued on); olive green shirt with orange diagonal strap; blue armbands and gloves; olive green and black pants with blue belt, leg straps, and boots.
Accessories: light blue bio-armor mold (common for Mega-Marines); olive green submachine gun (91 Cloudburst's MP5); olive green plasma rifle (91 Flint's); light blue spring missile launcher (93 Backblast's, with light blue trigger); two olive green missiles (93 Backblast's); olive green knife (93 Beach-Head's); olive green figure stand. The visor was glued on but could be removed from later versions.
Filecard Information: Fighting Cobra MEGA-MONSTERS calls for powerful weapons and skilled soldiers trained to use them; MIRAGE is just such a soldier. He's a specialist in heavy weapons armaments including bazookas, AK-47 assault rifles, MAC-10 submachine guns and "ripple-fire" rocket launchers. Mirage was trained by ROADBLOCK, who taught him how to lay down heavy cover fire and launch shoulder-mounted rockets while under enemy attack. When the MEGA-MARINES began recruiting men who could handle heavy, high-tech firepower, Mirage was their first choice.
Versions: 1. 1993 (Mega-Marines) 2. 2002/I (JvC Wave 1.5) 3. 2002/II (JvC Wave 2.5) 4. 2003 (Hoverstrike) 5. 2005 (Winter Ops)
Variations: None.
Mold: Mirage (93, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 05)
Toy notes:
Comic notes: Mirage did not appear in the comic.

 

Cyber-Viper	Item # 6934	Mega-Marines Carded Assortment
Cybernetic Officer		Primary MOS: Cybernetic Operations
		Secondary MOS: Bio-Intelligence Warfare
Motto: "We are Cobra's elite cybernetic organisms: walking computers with bad attitudes!"
Appearance: yellow helmet and visor; grey vest with red shoulder armor and strap; yellow left armband and glove; yellow-green wristbands; red pants with yellow-green belt and left leg covering; grey boots.
Accessories: light green bio-armor mold (common for Mega-Marines); silver rifle (88 Toxo-Viper's); silver submachine gun (88 Voltar's modified Uzi); silver sniper rifle (90 Rock-Viper's PSG-1); silver flamethrower (91 Incinerator's); yellow spring missile launcher (93 Cobra Commander's, with yellow trigger); two silver missiles (93 Cobra Commander's); silver figure stand.
Filecard Information: DR. MINDBENDER created the CYBER-VIPERS because he needed two things: intelligent soldiers who could handle his highly dangerous, bio-engineering operations laboratory, AND keep the genetically enhanced MEGA-MONSTERS under control. The Cyber-Vipers do both. They are first-rate fighters with evil brains enhanced by Mindbender himself. They are first-rate fighters with evil brains enhanced by Mindbender himself. They are half-man and half-robot, and both halves form one tough enemy for the MEGA-MARINES to fight. These cybernetic troopers help control the top-level command operations of the Mega-Monsters and are responsible for initiating their destructive attacks. They are the guardians of monsters, the overseers of doom.
Versions: 1. 1993 (Mega-Marines)
Variations: None.
Mold: UNIQUE!
Toy notes:

 

Mega-Viper	Item # 6929	Mega-Marines Carded Assortment
Mega-Monster Trainer		Primary MOS: Mega-Monster Trainer/Handler
		Secondary MOS: Bio-Military Technician
Appearance: magenta helmet with yellow face shield; yellow shirt with magenta vest and gloves; yellow pants and belt with magenta waistpiece and boots.
Accessories: black bio-armor mold (common for Mega-Marines); yellow rifle (88 Toxo-Viper's); yellow submachine gun (88 Voltar's modified Uzi); yellow sniper rifle (90 Rock-Viper's PSG-1); yellow flamethrower (91 Incinerator's); pink spring missile launcher (93 Cobra Commander's, with pink trigger); two yellow missiles (93 Cobra Commander's); yellow figure stand.
Filecard Information: MEGA-VIPERS are the driving force behind the Cobra MEGA-MONSTERS, and they go right into the thick of battle with the Monsters to prove it. There's not much out there that's more terrifying than a bunch of highly trained Mega-Vipers charging at you with a few Mega-Monsters by their sides . . . talk about a wave of destruction! Although intelligence commands for the Monsters are issued by DR.MINDBENDER or through his CYBER-VIPERS, it's the skilled tactics and "fight to the fiinish" attitude of the Mega-Vipers that lead the Monsters on their attack missions. Doing the dirty work, with or without the Mega-Monsters, is what the Mega-Vipers do best!
Versions: 1. 1993 (Mega-Marines)
Variations: None.
Mold: Mega-Viper (93), Swamp-Viper (03)
Toy notes:

 

Bio-Viper	Item # 6071	Mega-Monsters Carded Assortment
Mega-Monster		Primary MOS: Bio-Genetic Mega-Marine Hunter
		Secondary MOS: Underwater Terrorism
Appearance: blue-green piscoid monster with yellow eyes, white fangs, and four green tentacles on its back; orange sleevelses body suit with orange right armband.
Accessories: red spring missile launcher (new, with black pole-like handle); black missile (new, with thick trapezoidal fins).
Filecard Information: BIO-VIPERS were once a battalion of ordinary COBRA EELS, until COBRA COMMANDER ordered them to "volunteer" for DR. MINDBENDER's experiment in DNA alteration. Dr. Mindbender bio-genetically crossed the Eels with an assortment of the ocean's deadliest predators, turning them into ferocious Mega-Monsters that stink like low tide! They have sandpaper skin like a shark, razor-sharp piranha teeth, and the strength and tentacles of giant squid! They became so violently out of control, Mindbender had to add computer integrated body & brain implants to control them! Now, when Cobra Commander needs vicious reinforcements, he calls the Bio-Vipers up from the depths and unleashes them on G. I. Joe. When they're not at work for Cobra, Bio-Vipers enjoy polluting the ocean, disrupting vital shipping lanes, and hunting innocent sea life! They must be stopped! But until they are, DON'T GO SWIMMING ALONE!!!!
Versions: 1. 1993 (Mega-Monsters)
Variations: None.
Mold: UNIQUE!
Toy notes: One of the largest figures of the G. I. Joe toy line.

 

Monstro-Viper	Item # 6073	Mega-Monsters Carded Assortment
Mega-Monster		Primary MOS: Bio-Genetic Mega-Marine Hunter
		Secondary MOS: Deforestation / Wildlife Destruction
Appearance: black wolf-like monster with yellow eyes and fur on shoulders, chest, wrists, and feet; gold left glove; orange shorts.
Accessories: gold experimental projectile weapon (new, with hose and pole-like handle); gold flail (new, with spiked ball).
Filecard Information: MONSTRO-VIPERS were once a team of ordinary Cobra Range Vipers, until COBRA COMMANDER ordered them to "volunteer" for an experiment in DNA alteration. The experiment was run by DR. MINDBENDER who bio-genetically crossed the Vipers with rabid werewolves, giant "Bigfoot" creatures, and the most gruesome grizzly bears he could find. The horrid fusion process made them 1/4 man and 3/4 monster—the most brutal battle beasts to ever stalk the earth! The only way to tame their terror was to implant computer controlled processors in their bodies and minds, and while he was at it, Dr. Mindbender also gave them inner body chambers that process exploding gut bombs! Their keen sense of smell when stalking prey can detect G. I. Joes for miles, so all troops have been ordered to stay alert with their trigger fingers ready! The next time you're in the woods and you hear a twig snap, don't look back . . .RUN!!!!
Versions: 1. 1993 (Mega-Monsters)
Variations: None.
Mold: UNIQUE!
Toy notes: One of the largest figures of the G. I. Joe toy line.

 

Countdown	Item # 81102	Star Brigade Carded Assortment # 8
Combat Astronaut		O-3 (Air Force captain)	SN: 111-88-WT27
File Name: Capt. David D. Dubosky		Primary MOS: Astronaut / Fighter Pilot
POB: Plainfield, NJ		Secondary MOS: Electronics Engineer
Motto: "The only stars I want those Astro Vipers to see will be after an uppercut to the face!"
Appearance: black hair; blue spacesuit with red padding on sides of torso and legs; white piping on chest and gloves; white belt, holster, and kneepads; silver boots.
Accessories: red helmet (89 Countdown's with white visor); yellow submachine gun (91 Cloudburst's MP5); yellow plasma rifle (91 Flint's); black spring missile launcher (93 Backblast's, with black trigger); two yellow missiles (93 Backblast's); yellow knife (93 Beach-Head's); yellow figure stand.
Filecard Information: It has been predicted that the battles of tomorrow would be fought in the cosmic realm of space. Today that theory has become reality as G. I. Joe fights to protect Earth—and the universe—from Cobra's dastardly "Cobranauts." These space snakes have invaded the upper atmosphere causing G. I. Joe to send up their own stellar specialist, COUNTDOWN, to stop them before it's too late. He's a qualified space shuttle commander, Ghoststriker X-16 fighter pilot, NASA astronaut, electrical engineer, and a ranking chess master. If Cobra wants to pick a fight in space, Countdown will be there to checkmate their every move!
Versions: 1. 1989 2. 1993 (Star Brigade blue) 3. 1994 (Star Brigade grey)
Variations: Some figures came with a dark brown version of the missile launcher.
Mold: head, torso, waist, and legs—Countdown (89, 93, 94) arms—Countdown (89, 93, 94), Space Shot (94)
Toy notes:

 

Ozone	Item # 81103-1	Star Brigade Carded Assortment # 10
Astro-Infantry Trooper		E-4 (Army corporal)	SN: 245-7001-DK27
File Name: Corp. David F. Kunitz		Primary MOS: Environmental Health
POB: Three Mile Island, PA		Secondary MOS: Chemical Laboratory Expert
Motto: "I love the noise a rapid-fire laser rifle puts out . . . I'll miss that sound in the silent world of space."
Appearance: brown hair and beard; light brown shirt with silver chest panel, red grenades, and blue straps and gloves; light brown pants with blue leggings, silver shinguards, and blue boots.
Accessories: red helmet (91 Ozone's, with blue visor); black shotgun (88 Muskrat's M4 Super 90); black machine gun (91 Grunt's); black submachine gun (91 Tracker's MP5K); orange spring missile launcher (93/I Duke's, with black trigger); two black missiles (common for 93 Joes); black machete (88 Muskrat's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: OZONE is the Star Brigade's specialist in atmospheric dispersal toxins. He's an expert at neutralizing various forms of airborne sludge and other harmful chemicals while replenishing the ozone layer around the Earth's atmosphere. Not only does he protect the planet from environmental devastation, he also enjoys kicking Cobra's butt half-way across the universe! The way he figures it, everyone should help preserve the Earth's fragile ozone layer—leave the Cobra butt kicking to the Star Brigade.
Versions: 1. 1991 (Eco-Warriors) 2. 1993/I (Star Brigade brown) 3. 1993/II (Star Brigade grey) 4. 1994 (Star Brigade red)
Variations: None.
Mold: Ozone (91, 93/I, 93/II)
Toy notes: Originally meant to be part of 1993's cancelled Eco-Warriors. A relatively small number of figures had this color scheme before the coloring was corrected.

 

Ozone	Item # 81103-2	Star Brigade Carded Assortment # 10
Astro-Infantry Trooper		E-4 (Army corporal)	SN: 245-7001-DK27
File Name: Corp. David F. Kunitz		Primary MOS: Environmental Health
POB: Three Mile Island, PA		Secondary MOS: Chemical Laboratory Expert
Motto: "I love the noise a rapid-fire laser rifle puts out . . . I'll miss that sound in the silent world of space."
Appearance: brown hair and beard; grey shirt with silver chest panel, red grenades, and blue straps and gloves; grey pants with blue leggings, silver shinguards, and blue boots.
Accessories: ed helmet (91 Ozone's, with blue visor); black shotgun (88 Muskrat's M4 Super 90); black machine gun (91 Grunt's); black submachine gun (91 Tracker's MP5K); orange spring missile launcher (93/I Duke's, with black trigger); two black missiles (common for 93 Joes); black machete (88 Muskrat's); black figure stand.
Filecard Information: OZONE is the Star Brigade's specialist in atmospheric dispersal toxins. He's an expert at neutralizing various forms of airborne sludge and other harmful chemicals while replenishing the ozone layer around the Earth's atmosphere. Not only does he protect the planet from environmental devastation, he also enjoys kicking Cobra's butt half-way across the universe! The way he figures it, everyone should help preserve the Earth's fragile ozone layer—leave the Cobra butt kicking to the Star Brigade.
Versions: 1. 1991 (Eco-Warriors) 2. 1993/I (Star Brigade brown) 3. 1993/II (Star Brigade grey) 4. 1994 (Star Brigade red)
Variations: None.
Mold: Ozone (91, 93/I, 93/II)
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