2006-07 Characters, Page 1

Click-to-Reveal Profiles for Med Alert, Hannibal: Reborn, G.I. Jane, Viper Guard, and Sgt. Misha Zubenkov

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+ Med Alert

MED ALERT - prob. derived from red alert, a condition of readiness for great danger.	Char. #405, 199th Joe Team member
Kirk Bacus (American with Saxon English surname) of Nashville, TN. Nashville, at I-40 and I-65, is the state's capital and second largest city (pop. 619, 626) and is one of the US's most important cultural centers. Other Joes from Tennessee are Breaker of Gatlinburg and Fast Draw of Collierville. Note: Kirk Bacus is an Account Manager at Hasbro.
Grades: E-4: 2006	SNs: 892-75-MA73
Versions: 1. 2006 (DTC Wave 3)     Version 1: 2006 Direct-to-Consumer Wave 3 carded assortment Fig. #1112: Medic MOS 1: Medic MOS 2: Tai Chi Chuan Instructor head: Med Alert (06) arms: Hard Drive (04), Med Alert (06) torso: Hard Drive (04), Med Alert (06) waist: Hard Drive (04), Med Alert (06) legs: Hard Drive (04), Med Alert (06) Accessories: black helmet (new, squat, lumpy helmet with attached mic); black waist belt (03 Cross Hair's); black pistol (shared with Grand Slam; 9mm); black rifle (new, futuristic/experimental with shotgun barrel) MED ALERT worked in the emergency room of an inner city hospital before enlisting in the military, so he is highly skilled at remaining cool and competent in the middle of crisis and chaos. He doesn't hesitate to charge into battle to reach his patients, dodging firefights and explosions to reach those in need. He was introduced to Tai Chi Chuan by a patient who used the practice to help himself heal. Intrigued, MED ALERT began studying Tai Chi, quickly mastering the complex movements and discovering its effectiveness in hand-to-hand confrontations. When he first began teaching it to the G.I. JOE Team, most of them wondered how it could help them in battle. Then they saw MED ALERT go one-on-one with a COBRA VIPER and use his skill to defeat the enemy. Now it's standing room only on class day. "Success does not always go to the swift, nor does victory always belong to the strong." Toy Notes: Item #13020.

+ Hannibal: Reborn

HANNIBAL: REBORN - Punic personal name meaning "Ba'al is my grace."	Char. #406, 43rd Cobra individual
Hannibal Barca of Carthage, 247-183 B.C. Carthage was an ancient city in modern Tunisia that was the seat of a North African civilization that opposed the Roman Republic. Hannibal led Carthage against Rome during the Second Punic War.
Versions: 1. 2006 (Comic DD#16)     Version 1: 2006 Wave 1 comic three-pack assortment Fig. #1118: General MOS 1: Warrior MOS 2: Conqueror head: Hannibal: Reborn (06) arms: Hannibal: Reborn (06), Rowdy Roddy Piper (07) torso: Salvo (05), Hannibal: Reborn (06), Checkpoint (06), Rook (06), Rowdy Roddy Piper (07) waist: Destro (03), Hannibal: Reborn (06) legs: Destro (03), Hannibal: Reborn (06) Accessories: gold helmet (new, snake head with silver fangs); black jacket (new); gold helmet container (new, with clear dome); gold dagger (new, with thick silver blade) HANNIBAL is the genetic re-creation of the famous Carthaginian general who fought and almost defeated the Roman army. When DR. MINDBENDER created SERPENTOR, gathering the DNA of history's most powerful military leaders, he included Hannibal in his genetic stew. The twisted doctor then went on to separately re-create each of these dead leaders. A brilliant tactician and daring general, HANNIBAL wants to achieve the task he set for himself centuries ago: liberate and conquer. Believing that the end always justifies the means, he will ruthlessly sacrifice vast numbers of his own troops, if necessary, to achieve his goal. The G.I. JOE Team represents all the enemies and detractors who thwarted him long ago, and he intends to repudiate his vision of glory by trampling them into the dust beneath his feet. "With my help, COBRA COMMANDER will rule the world—and I will rule it beside him." Toy Notes: Carded in a three-pack with Agent Courtney Krieger (06), Spirit Iron-Knife (06), and a reprint of Devil's Due #16. Item #13023. This figure is considered a high-demand item.

+ G.I. Jane

G.I. JANE - for Government Issue, counterpart to the term G.I. Joe.	Char. #407, 7th Original Action Team character
Jane Ann Martelle (American with French surname) of Cumberland, RI. Cumberland (pop. 31,840) is seven miles north of Pawtucket (home of Hot Seat) and Central Falls (home of Joseph Colton). Many other Joes are from Rhode Island, but the next closest Joe birthplace is actually Tiger Claw's hometown of Douglas, MA. Note: Ann Martelle is a copywriter for Hasbro, providing the text that appears on toy packaging.
Comic Notes: G.I. Jane appeared in 2 issues between 1989 and 1992: #86 and 127.
Grades: E-5: 2006	SNs: 413-51-AM61
Versions: 1. 2006 (Viper Lockdown)     Version 1: 2006 Viper Lockdown carded set Fig. #1123: Physicist MOS 1: Particle Physics MOS 2: Combat Nurse head: G.I. Jane (06) arms: Bombstrike (05), G.I. Jane (06) torso: Bombstrike (05), G.I. Jane (06) waist: Bombstrike (05), G.I. Jane (06) legs: Bombstrike (05), G.I. Jane (06) Accessories: black handgun (03 Beachhead's); black assault rifle (03 Sgt. Hacker's); black knife (91 Low-Light's); black figure stand G.I. JANE was a military operative whose cover was as a combat nurse. In missions around the globe, she provided her medical skills and scientific expertise in strategic defense technology. When G.I. JOE formed his covert team, he recruited her as a scientific specialist while maintaining her official cover as a nurse. She eventually "left" the military to get a Ph.D. in physics; while she no longer appeared in the active roster, she had, in fact, moved to deep cover operations. When G.I. JOE "retired" from the team and became head of secret military defense installation, he brought G.I. JANE onto the team as the lead scientist. Through her work in high-energy particle physics, she was instrumental in the development of a rapid-pulse electron beam to be used for global defense initiatives. "It takes all kinds of soldiers to fight COBRA. I battle them by developing scientific technology. Of course, when I'm up to my ears in COBRA thugs, just throw me an M16 and get out of my way." Toy Notes: Carded in a Direct-to-Consumer/Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with G.I. Joe (06), Interrogator (06), and three copies of Viper Guard (06). Item #13408.

+ Viper Guard

VIPER GUARD - a family of small poisonous snakes with long hinged fangs.

Char. #408, 90th Cobra troop type

Versions: 1. 2006 (Viper Lockdown)     Version 1: 2006 Viper Lockdown carded set Fig. #1125: COBRA Infantryman head: Cobra Viper (04/I, 04/II, 05), Viper Guard (06) arms: Cobra Viper (04/I, 04/II, 05), Viper Guard (06) torso: Cobra Viper (04/I, 04/II, 05), Viper Guard (06) waist: Cobra Viper (04/I, 04/II, 05), Viper Guard (06) legs: Cobra Viper (04/I, 04/II, 05), Viper Guard (06) Accessories: black submachine gun (02 Neo-Viper's Skorpion); black assault rifle (02 Neo-Viper's AK-74); black grenade launcher (05 Gung Ho's); black figure stand COBRA VIPER troops are the grunts of the COBRA legions. If there's a low-level, down-and-dirty job that needs doing, these are the guys who are sent in to do it. They wear multi-layered body armor and wrap-around helmets with built-in radio telecommunications gear, and carry multi-burst laser pistols, commando rifles, and grenade launchers. They are assigned to different divisions and locations. Those who display excessive meannes and cold-hearted detachment are assigned to the prison where captured enemies and hostages are kept. Besides guarding the cells, they assist COBRA INTERROGATOR in the retrieval of information from prisoners. The more a prisoner resists, the better the COBRA VIPER troops like it, because the interrogator lets them apply physical punishment whenever someone refuses to cooperate. "It's a real party around here when we capture a member of the G.I. JOE team. We get to use our full complement of interrogation tactics." Toy Notes: Three copies were carded in a Direct-to-Consumer/Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with G.I. Jane (06), G.I. Joe (06), and Interrogator (06). Item #13408.

+ Sergeant Misha Zubenkov

SERGEANT MISHA ZUBENKOV - Russian personal name; Misha was also the name of the bear mascot of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.	Char. #409, 10th Oktober Guard individual
Misha L. Zubenkov (Russianized Ukrainian surname) of Smolensk, Russia. Smolensk is a city on the Dniepr River in western Russia, near the border with Belarus. The city was invaded several times in major wars, and is home to an air base.
Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Misha did not appear in the cartoon; the only members animated were Col. Brekhov, Daina, Stormavik, Horror Show, and Wong.
Comic Notes: Misha appeared in 9 issues between 1989 and 1994: #101-105 and 146-148, and Special Missions #18.
Versions: 1. 2006 (Comic #101)     Version 1: 2006 Wave 2 comic three-pack assortment Fig. #1128: Oktober Guard Soldier MOS 1: Artillery MOS 2: Infantry head: Sgt. Misha Zubenkov (06) upper arms: Breaker (82), Rock 'n Roll (82), Clutch (82, 84), Snow Job (97), Whiteout (01), Frostbite (03/I, 05/II), Snake Eyes (04/II), Sgt. Misha Zubenkov (06), Grunt (07) lower arms: Snow Job (83, 97), Whiteout (01), Frostbite (03/I, 05/II), Snake Eyes (04/II), Steeler (04), Sgt. Misha Zubenkov (06), Grunt (07) torso: Red Star (91), Col. Brekhov (98, 05), Stormavik (05), Sgt. Misha Zubenkov (06) waist: Snow Job (83, 97), Whiteout (01), Frostbite (03/I, 05/II), Snake Eyes (04/II), Sgt. Misha Zubenkov (06), Grunt (07) legs: Snow Job (83, 97), Whiteout (01), Frostbite (03/I, 05/II), Snake Eyes (04/II), Sgt. Misha Zubenkov (06), Grunt (07), Zap (07) Accessories: dark green safari hat (new, with red star); light brown knife strap (new); black assault rifle (91 Red Star's AK-103); black knife (91 Low-Light's) SGT. MISHA is a tough and determined soldier who sees beyond borders and rivalries. He believes that combining forces with the G.I. JOE team is the way to go if the two groups hope to defeat the COBRA organization. While his family expected him to follow in their footsteps and work in the family glass factory, SGT. MISHA had other ideas. He joined the Russian Army, then was recruited for the OKTOBER GUARD after many of its original members met their demise during and ill-fated mission against COBRA. He's an expert with a variety of weapons from submachine guns to grenade launchers and laser-guided missile systems, and he advises the OKTOBER GUARD on the most effective application of weapons in their confrontations with COBRA. "Sometimes a persuasive discussion can help COBRA see the error of their ways. If that doesn't work, a well-aimed rocket launcher will definitely get them to change their minds." Toy Notes: Carded in a three-pack with Dragonsky (06), Lt. Gorky (06), and a reprint of Marvel #101. Item #13025.

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