2004 Characters, Page 3

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+ Neurotoxin

NEUROTOXIN - a poisonous substance that acts on nerve tissue.

Char. #363, 35th Cobra individual

Versions: 1. 2004 (VvV Wave 2)     Version 1: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 2 two-pack assortment Fig. #0841: COBRA Sand Scorpion Leader MOS 1: Captain head: Sand Scorpion (04/I, 04/II), Neurotoxin (04), Desert CLAWS (04) arms: Sand Scorpion (04/I, 04/II), Neurotoxin (04), Desert CLAWS (04), Jungle Viper (05/I, 05/II) torso: Sand Scorpion (04/I, 04/II), Neurotoxin (04), Desert CLAWS (04) waist: Sand Scorpion (04/I, 04/II), Neurotoxin (04), Desert CLAWS (04) legs: Sand Scorpion (04/I, 04/II), Neurotoxin (04), Desert CLAWS (04) Accessories: gold claw and machine gun arm attachments (04 Sand Scorpion's) gold backpack (04 Sand Scorpion's mechanical scorpion); black machine gun (88 Spearhead's) As leader of the SAND SCORPION forces, NEUROTOXIN has an overabundance of the aggressive traits common to these desert fighters. Like all SAND SCORPION troops, NEUROTOXIN was hand-picked from the COBRA SAND VIPERS to have his DNA recombined with that of scorpions to produce a more effective warrior. NEUROTOXIN is particularly ornery, though he exhibits unusual charisma among his troops. Very powerful, he has disdain for his new appearance and wants nothing more than to revert to his human form. Brandishing his weapons with venomous fury, he leads his troops, a dust-covered whirlwind of doom, to stop the advance of the G.I. JOE Team in most arid environments. Completely buried in the sand, he waits patiently in ambush. Sensing the approach of a victim by feeling vibrations through the packed desert floor, he erupts out of his burrow to attack. Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Razor Trooper (04). Item #55930.A slightly lighter yellow is the only physical difference between this figure and the second version of Sand Scorpion.

+ Razor Trooper

RAZOR TROOPER - a keen-edged blade used primarily for shaving.

Char. #364, 79th Cobra troop type

Versions: 1. 2004 (VvV Wave 2)     Version 1: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 2 two-pack assortment Fig. #0842: COBRA V-Troop Infantry MOS 1: Pursuit Soldier head: Razor Trooper (04), Jungle Viper (05/I, 05/II) arms: Razorclaw (04), Razor Trooper (04) - new talons: Razorclaw (05) torso: Razorclaw (04, 05), Razor Trooper (04), Jungle Viper (05/I, 05/II) waist: Razorclaw (04, 05), Razor Trooper (04) legs: Razorclaw (04, 05), Razor Trooper (04) Accessories: black pistol (88 Shockwave's); black assault rifle (86 Leatherneck's M16/M203) As a result of the recombination process, most RAZOR TROOPER soldiers cannot remember much about themselves prior to their change. This allows them to have almost complete focus on the task at hand, which is to rip apart anything in front of them. Commissioned by COBRA ALLEY VIPER forces, RAZOR TROOPER fighters have instinctive combat skills hard-swired directly into their nervous systems, and their pain tolerance level is cranked up to "10." They see through a red haze of unrestrained anger, and a low menacing growl often escapes from between their teeth. Led by RAZORCLAW, they are unleashed into an area of operation, where the wild tiger DNA part of them takes over and they begin to stalk and capture their prey. While proficient with high-tech weaponry, they are not solely dependent upon it. Their most potent weapons are their razor-sharp claws, which are retracted until an attack, when they spring out instantly, to be used with ruthless precision against whatever is in their path. Variations: The Wave 4 release has an additional black belt. Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Neurotoxin (04). Item #55930. Re-releases: Also carded as part of VvV Wave 4 in a two-pack with Sand Scorpion (04/II). Item #56000.

+ Ghost Bear

GHOST BEAR - a clan from the BattleTech wargaming/science fiction series.	Char. #365, 36th Cobra individual
Jesse Kwinn, Jr. (Inuit with Irish surname) of Chukchi Peninsula, Eastern Siberia. The Chukchi Peninsula is the portion of Siberia nearest Alaska and is home to several Eskimo people groups. Politically it is part of Russia's Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (pop. 53,824).
Versions: 1. 2004 (Pulverizer)     Version 1: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 2 boxed Pulverizer accessory Fig. #0844: Pulverizer Driver MOS 1: Mercenary MOS 2: All-Terrain Vehicle Operator head: Ghost Bear (04) arms: Ghost Bear (04), Cobra Trooper (06/I), Cobra Officer (08/V) torso: Ghost Bear (04), Cobra Trooper (06/I), Cobra Officer (08/V) waist: Ghost Bear (04), Cobra Trooper (06/I), Cobra Officer (08/V) legs: Ghost Bear (04), Cobra Trooper (06/I), Cobra Officer (08/V) Accessories: black belt straps (new, attach in 3 spots); grey knife (new, small with smooth hilt and molded-on sheath) Born in a remote Inuit village on the Russian side of the Bering Strait, GHOST BEAR learned how to track and hunt in the most unforgiving environment on the face of the planet. An expert long-range rifleman, he is also equally skillful with pistols and knives. KWINN, the father of GHOST BEAR, was a mercenary in the employ of the COBRA organization when he was killed during a major assault on G.I. JOE Headquarters. GHOST BEAR never learned that his father had switched sides and had teamed up with SNAKE EYES before his death, so he is still carrying a wrongful grudge against the G.I. JOE Team, and SNAKE EYES in particular. "When I'm driving a PULVERIZER, I become the PULVERIZER, and can make it do anything I want." Toy Notes: Item #58170. Kwinn's story comes from the early issues of the Marvel comic series (#2 to #19).

+ Electric EEL

ELECTRIC E.E.L. - species of knifefish capable of generating electric shocks for hunting and defense.

Char. #366, 80th Cobra troop type

Versions: 1. 2004/I (VvV Wave 3) 2. 2004/II (Sting Raider) 3. 2005 (VvV Wave 6) Version 1: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 3 two-pack assortment (04/I) Fig. #0849: COBRA V-Troops Underwater Specialist MOS 1: Bio-Electric Sabotage head: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) arms: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) torso: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) waist: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) legs: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) Accessories: two clear yellow claw gauntlets (new, webbed); clear yellow backpack (new, squarish); black laser machine gun (92 Maj. Bludd's); black trident (90 Undertow's) COBRA ELECTRIC EELs are COBRA MORAY troops who have been genetically altered by COBRA venom serum to enable them to carry an electric charge like their namesakes. A jolt from one of these elite underwater specialists can knock out an unprotected G.I. JOE team member instantly. Aside from their electrical powers, ELECTRIC EEL troops have nictitating membranes to protect their eyes from murky waters and a mutated nervous system to withstand the excessive amperage involved with their "high-voltage" sabotage operations. The bio-electrical discahrge of an ELECTRIC EEL is not only used as a weapon against personnel, but is also an effective neutralizer of security systems and communications equipment, and jams radar and sonar signals. They can also provide their own light source during night operations, but luckily for the G.I. JOE team, the ELECTRIC EEL troops flash uncontrollably when they are over-stressed, making them easier to spot. "We love the smell of burning insulation. It smells like...victory." Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Tunnel Rat (04/II). Item #55950. Version 2: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 3 boxed Sting Raider vehicle (04/II) Fig. #0904: COBRA V-Troops Underwater Specialist MOS 1: Bio-Electric Sabotage head: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) arms: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) torso: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) waist: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) legs: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) Accessories: none COBRA ELECTRIC EELs are COBRA MORAY troops who have been genetically altered by COBRA venom serum to enable them to carry an electric charge like their namesakes. A jolt from one of these elite underwater specialists can knock out an unprotected G.I. JOE team member instantly. Aside from their electrical powers, ELECTRIC EEL troops have nictitating membranes to protect their eyes from murky waters and a mutated nervous system to withstand the excessive amperage involved with their "high-voltage" sabotage operations. The bio-electrical discahrge of an ELECTRIC EEL is not only used as a weapon against personnel, but is also an effective neutralizer of security systems and communications equipment, and jams radar and sonar signals. They can also provide their own light source during night operations, but luckily for the G.I. JOE team, the ELECTRIC EEL troops flash uncontrollably when they are over-stressed, making them easier to spot. "A zap of eletricity from us, and the G.I. JOE Team may not be talking so tough." Toy Notes: Item #60365. Version 3: 2005 Valor vs. Venom Wave 6 two-pack assortment Fig. #0987: COBRA V-Troops Underwater Specialist MOS 1: Bio-Electric Sabotage head: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) arms: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) torso: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) waist: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) legs: Electric EEL (04/I, 04/II, 05) Accessories: two black gloves (04 Electric EEL's); black laser machine gun (92 Maj. Bludd's); black trident (90 Undertow's) COBRA ELECTRIC EELs are COBRA MORAY troops who have been genetically altered by COBRA venom serum to enable them to carry an electric charge like their namesakes. A jolt from one of these elite underwater specialists can knock out an unprotected G.I. JOE team member instantly. Aside from their electrical powers, ELECTRIC EEL troops have nictitating membranes to protect their eyes from murky waters and a mutated nervous system to withstand the excessive amperage involved with their "high-voltage" sabotage operations. The bio-electrical discahrge of an ELECTRIC EEL is not only used as a weapon against personnel, but is also an effective neutralizer of security systems and communications equipment, and jams radar and sonar signals. They can also provide their own light source during night operations, but luckily for the G.I. JOE team, the ELECTRIC EEL troops flash uncontrollably when they are over-stressed, making them easier to spot. "We love the smell of burning insulation. It smells like...victory." Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Shipwreck (05). Item #00282.

+ Coil Crusher

COIL CRUSHER - to apply violent pressure by wrapping around and constricting.

Char. 367, 37th Cobra individual

Versions: 1. 2004 (VvV Wave 3) 2. 2005 (VvV Wave 6)   Version 1: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 3 two-pack assortment Fig. #0853: COBRA Silent Infiltrator head: Coil Crusher (04, 05) arms: Coil Crusher (04, 05) torso: Coil Crusher (04, 05) waist: Coil Crusher (04, 05), Jungle Viper (05/I, 05/II) legs: Coil Crusher (04, 05), Jungle Viper (05/I, 05/II) Accessories: copper assault rifle (03 Sgt. Hacker's); light green snake (new, long and flat with yellow belly) Originally a volunteer from the elite COBRA JUNGLE VIPER troops, COIL CRUSHER is the result of recombined human and snake DNA. He has rudimentary scales, nictitating membranes across his eyes, and venom pouches where his tonsils should be. Incredibly strong, totally fearless, and devoid of human compassion, he is a nearly perfect infiltrator and shock trooper. His main drawback is his tendency to grow sluggish and lethargic in cold weather. COIL CRUSHER can slither silently through tall grass on his belly, or glide across the tops of tree branches to drop suddenly on an unsuspecting point man. Few can withstand the bone-crushing strength of his long, sinuous arms when he wraps them around his victim and squeezes. None can ward off the terrible effects of the venom he sprays in the faces of his victims. "You will never see me, you will never hear me, you will never sense my presence until I have already crushed the air from your lungs." Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Wild Bill (04/II). Item #55960. Version 2: 2005 Valor vs. Venom Wave 6 two-pack assortment Fig. #0989: COBRA Silent Infiltrator head: Coil Crusher (04, 05) arms: Coil Crusher (04, 05) torso: Coil Crusher (04, 05) waist: Coil Crusher (04, 05), Jungle Viper (05/I, 05/II) legs: Coil Crusher (04, 05), Jungle Viper (05/I, 05/II) Accessories: dark brown snake (04 Coil Crusher's, with grey belly) Originally a volunteer from the elite COBRA JUNGLE VIPER troops, COIL CRUSHER is the result of recombined human and snake DNA. He has rudimentary scales, nictitating membranes across his eyes, and venom pouches where his tonsils should be. Incredibly strong, totally fearless, and devoid of human compassion, he is a nearly perfect infiltrator and shock trooper. His main drawback is his tendency to grow sluggish and lethargic in cold weather. COIL CRUSHER can slither silently through tall grass on his belly, or glide across the tops of tree branches to drop suddenly on an unsuspecting point man. Few can withstand the bone-crushing strength of his long, sinuous arms when he wraps them around his victim and squeezes. None can ward off the terrible effects of the venom he sprays in the faces of his victims. "You will never see me, you will never hear me, you will never sense my presence until I have already crushed the air from your lungs." Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Wild Bill (05). Item #00283.

+ Snow Wolf

SNOW WOLF - the arctic wolf, a white-furred subspecies of gray wolf native to the Canadian Arctic and parts of Greenland.

Char. 368, 81st Cobra troop type

Versions: 1. 2004 (VvV Wave 3) 2. 2005 (VvV Wave 6)   Version 1: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 3 two-pack assortment Fig. #0857: COBRA V-Troop Polar Sentry head: Snow Serpent (02, 03), Snow Wolf (04) arms: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) torso: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) waist: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) legs: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) Accessories: white cloak (new, with brown hairs); silver pistol (83 Maj. Bludd's rocket launcher); silver submachine gun (89 Snake Eyes's); silver assault rifle (02 Neo-Viper's AK-74) DR. MINDBENDER has formulated venom that can instantly change ordinary humans into SNOW WOLF troopers, to augment the COBRA forces with these feral, powerful hybridized creatures. They are screened for optimal strength, endurance, and aggression, and then subjected to a grueling and dangerous training program. These unpredictable hybrids travel in packs and bow only to the possessor of the FANG BLADE staff. They can traverse most icy terrain during blizzard-like conditions without the aide [sic] of skis, snowshoes, or ice picks. SNOW WOLF troops can cover fifty miles carrying a hundred pound pack, hit over 95% of pop-up targets on the combat range, and then swim a hundred meters in freezing water while carrying fifty pounds of ammunition. They are expected to operate in conditions in which less hardened troops would simply hunker down and wait for a break in the weather. On the downside, they despise fire and tend to get listless and complacent in warm weather. "The enemy cannot escape. The elements cannot hide them—or stop us." Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Cobra BAT (04/IV). Item #55970. Distinguished from 2003 Snow Serpent by the open Cobra emblem on the figure's upper right arm. Version 2: 2005 Valor vs. Venom Wave 6 two-pack assortment Fig. #0979: COBRA V-Troop Polar Sentry head: Snow Wolf (05), Snow Serpent (05) arms: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) torso: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) waist: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) legs: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) Accessories: grey helmet (new, with gold goggles and dark grey face mask); two black snowshoes (new, cleated); brown cloak (new, wolf fur with head); black pistol (04 Firefly's); black sniper rifle (03 Recondo's Dragunov SVU) DR. MINDBENDER has formulated venom that can instantly change ordinary humans into SNOW WOLF troopers, to augment the COBRA forces with these feral, powerful hybridized creatures. They are screened for optimal strength, endurance, and aggression, and then subjected to a grueling and dangerous training program. These unpredictable hybrids travel in packs and bow only to the possessor of the FANG BLADE staff. They can traverse most icy terrain during blizzard-like conditions without the aid of skis, snowshoes, or ice picks. SNOW WOLF troops can cover fifty miles carrying a hundred pound pack, hit over 95% of pop-up targets on the combat range, and then swim a hundred meters in freezing water while carrying fifty pounds of ammunition. They are expected to operate in conditions in which less hardened troops would simply hunker down and wait for a break in the weather. On the downside, they despise fire and tend to get listless and complacent in warm weather. "The enemy cannot escape. The elements cannot hide them—or stop us." Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Frostbite (05/I). Item #00278.

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