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1983 Characters, Page 1

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+ Major Bludd

MAJOR BLUDD - title and personal name; obvious play on the word blood

Char. #017, 2nd Cobra individual

Sebastian Bludd (Australian-born with English surname) of Sydney, Australia.
Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, on its east coast, and is Australia's largest city (pop. 4,284,379). Other Australian characters are Ripper of Tasmania, Torch of Botany Bay, Skymate of Queenstown, the Range Viper Keith Holland, and the Night Stalker Commander from Perth.
Note: The city's name was misspelled Sidney on the first five filecards.

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Voiced by Michael Bell. Australian accent. Spoke 111 lines in 22 episodes. First appeared and spoke in ARAH 1. Total appearances: 25. He wore his 1983 outfit, but with white or light grey chest armor, gloves, and boots. His dog tags were absent, and his helmet was various shades of grey. The collar was usually blue. Also, his armor covered the whole right arm except the elbow. Despite fan theories that the arm is artificial, his bare right hand is visible in Cobrathon. Commercial animation gave Bludd blue armor. Maj. Bludd was seen operating the CLAW, FANG, Ferret, HISS, Rattler, and Water Moccasin, as well as a Sky Hawk, and a Cobra fighter jet and plasma cannon tank, both cartoon exclusives.

Prioritized Appearance List: The Revenge of Cobra parts 1 and 3-5, A Real American Hero parts 1-3 and 5, Cobra Stops the World, The Phantom Brigade, Battle for the Train of Gold, The Pyramid of Darkness parts 3-4, The Viper Is Coming, An Eye for an Eye, Spell of the Siren, Excalibur, Cobra CLAWs Are Coming to Town, Hearts and Cannons, Cold Slither, There's No Place Like Springfield I, Cobra Soundwaves. One line: Flint's Vacation. Silent: Cobrathon, The Movie part 1. Maj. Bludd is included in the opening sequences of ARAH, TROC, and the Movie.

DiC Cartoon Notes: Spoke 55 lines in 3 episodes. First appeared and spoke in Chunnel. Total appearances: 5. Wore his 1992 outfit but never used the figure's jet pack.

Prioritized Appearance List: Chunnel and Long Live Rock and Roll I-II. Silent: Shadow of a Doubt and The Legend of Metal-Head. Maj. Bludd is included in the opening sequence of season 2.

Comic Notes: Maj. Bludd appeared in 18 issues between 1983 and 1990: #15-17, 19, 22-24, 28, 30, 32, 33, 35, 38, 57, 73, and 104-106.

1. 1983
2. 1992 (Super Sonic Fighters)
3. 1994 (Battle Corps)

4. 2001 (RAH Collection)
5. 2003 (Python Patrol)
6. 2005 (DTC)

7. 2006 (Convention)
8. 2008/I (post-25th Wave 8)
9. 2008/II (DVD)
10. 2008/III (Extreme Conditions)

Version 1: 1983 special mail-order
Fig. #0017: Mercenary	MOS 1: Terrorist MOS 2: Weapons and Tactics
	head: Maj. Bludd (83) arms: Maj. Bludd (83) torso: Maj. Bludd (83) waist: Maj. Bludd (83) legs: Maj. Bludd (83); lower legs only: Duke (83, 88, 97, 04/III, 05/III, 05/IV), Tollbooth (85), Alley Viper (97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04), Clutch (07)
	Accessories: black backpack (new, with rockets); black pistol (new, rocket launcher)
	Bludd received initial military training in the Australian Special Air Service. Later joined the French Foreign Legion. Worked as military advisor in a number of countries and is currently wanted for crimes in Rhodesia and Libya. Proficient with every form of infantry weapon in current use. Bludd has a tactical mind like a steel trap. Qualified Expert: All NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms. Major Bludd writes poetry . . . badly: When you're feeling low and woozy/Slap a fresh clip in your Uzi!/Assume the proper firing stance/And make the suckers jump and dance! (from The Attica Gazette). Note: A few filecards give a less violent poem, as follows: A mercenary's job is a heartless one/I'm a soldier for hire like a pawn-shop gun/My ruthless tactics keep you on your toes/'Cause I fight 'em all, whether friends or foes!
Toy Notes: Featured in the FANG commercial and first available by mail through the Free Mercenary offer (included with mail-order Cobra Commanders; required receipts dated Jan.-Feb. 1983). Despite occasional rumors, no straight-arm version of this figure was ever released. Bludd's right arm is only articulated at the shoulder; whether this is armor or a bionic piece is a matter of ongoing debate.
Re-releases: Carded for general release later in 1983 (Item #6426). Also available through several the mail-in offer Original Adventure Team in 1986 and several other offers through 1988. Recolored or otherwise different versions were released in India and China.

Version 2: 1992 Super Sonic Fighters premium carded assortment
Fig. #0309: Mercenary	MOS: Terrorist, assassination, process serving
	head: Maj. Bludd (92, 01) arms: Maj. Bludd (92, 01) torso: Maj. Bludd (92, 01) waist: Maj. Bludd (92, 01) legs: Maj. Bludd (92, 01)
	Accessories: grey Sonic pack (new, with short wings and fin); yellow laser machine gun (new, double-barreled); grey sonic disruptor cannon (new) with detachable muzzle cap; black figure stand
	MAJOR BLUDD is a total mercenary slime who would think nothing of renting out his own grandmother as a tackling dummy. Wanted on three continents just on general principles, he is adept with plastic explosives, long-range sniper rifles, garrotes, blunt instruments, poisoned ice picks, Saturday Night Specials, and anything with nasty spikes sticking out of it. When he heard Cobra had invented the ultimate in sonic weapons, he promptly went out and stole his own private arsenal. "Major Bludd writes really bad poetry. Rhymes that get rejected by PRISON newsletters, limericks that miss the beat, haiku with sixteen syllables, and free-form couplets about assault rifles and bayonet lugs. Those who have received manuscripts from Major Bludd would have preferred letter bombs . . . " Armaments: Weapons-Jamming Sonic Disruptor Cannon, and Multi-Burst Pom-Pom Laser Rifle Weapons Qualification: Sharpshooter
Variations: Some figures came with a silver cannon instead of a grey one.
Toy Notes: Released before Christmas 1991 in some areas but listed in 1992's catalog. Yojoe.com lists this figure as a 1991 release. Item #6599. Concept art suggests that this Maj. Bludd was originally considered for the Eco-Warriors line.

Version 3: 1994 Battle Corps Wave 4 carded assortment, #11
Fig. #0466: Mercenary	MOS 1: Terrorist MOS 2: Weapons and Tactics
	head: Maj. Bludd (94, 03, 06) arms: Maj. Bludd (94) torso: Maj. Bludd (94) waist: Toxo-Viper (91), Maj. Bludd (94) legs: Toxo-Viper (91), Maj. Bludd (94)
	Accessories: red sniper rifle (90 Rock-Viper's PSG-1); red machine gun (92 Destro's XL-14); red knife (88 Shockwave's); black spring missile launcher (93 Astro Viper's, with red trigger); two red missiles (93 Astro Viper's); red figure stand
	MAJOR BLUDD received initial military training in the Australian Special Air Service but left to join the French Foreign Legion. He then worked as a military advisor in a number of hostile countries where he committed acts of terrorism against peaceful governments throughout Europe. He is still wanted for crimes originating in Rhodesia and Libya and is currently considered one of the world's most dangerous fugitives. Proficient with every form of infantry weapon currently in use, Bludd also has a tactical mind like a steel trap...and a face that looks like it was caught in one! "Throw another Joe on the barby, mate."
Variations:First sold on 1993-style packaging with a normal-sized filecard, then on 1994-style packaging with a baseball card-sized filecard with abbreviated text.
Toy Notes: Item #81012.

Version 4: 2001 Real American Hero Collection Wave 2 two-pack assortment
Fig. #0551: Mercenary
	head: Maj. Bludd (92, 01) arms: Maj. Bludd (92, 01) torso: Maj. Bludd (92, 01) waist: Maj. Bludd (92, 01) legs: Maj. Bludd (92, 01)
	Accessories: black laser machine gun (92 Maj. Bludd's); black figure stand
	Bludd received initial military training in the Australian Special Air Service. Later joined the French Foreign Legion. Worked as military advisor in a number of countries and is currently wanted for crimes in Rhodesia and Libya. Proficient with every form of infantry weapon in current use. Bludd has a tactical mind like a steel trap. Qualified Expert: All NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms.
Toy Notes: Released before Christmas 2000 in a few areas but not until 2001 in most of the US. Yojoe.com lists this figure as a 2000 release. Carded in a two-pack with Rock Viper (01). Item #57756.
Re-releases: A slightly different version was released in India.

Version 5: 2003 Python Patrol carded set
Fig. #0719: Mercenary	MOS 1: Mercenary MOS 2: Weapons and Tactics
	head: Maj. Bludd (94, 03, 06) arms: Zap (92), Maj. Bludd (03) torso: Zap (92), Maj. Bludd (03) waist: Zap (92), Maj. Bludd (03) legs: Zap (92), Maj. Bludd (03)
	Accessories: dark grey swivel cannon (from 92 Zap's Sonic pack); dark grey bazooka (92 Zap's)
	MAJOR BLUDD received initial military training in the Australian Special Air Service but left to join the French Foreign Legion. He then worked as a military advisor in a number of hostile countries where he committed criminal acts against peaceful governments. He is still wanted for crimes in several countries and is considered one of the world's most dangerous fugitives. Proficient with every form of infantry weapon currently in use, MAJOR BLUDD also has a tactical mind like [a] steel trap and a face that looks like it was caught in one! "Throw another G.I. Joe on the barby, mate."
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with HEAT Viper (03), Lamprey (03), Laser Viper (03), Rock Viper (03), and SAW Viper (03). Item #53400.
Re-releases: A slightly different version was released in India.

Version 6: 2005 Direct-to-Consumer Wave 2 carded assortment
Fig. #1091: Mercenary	MOS 1: Mercenary MOS 2: Weapons and Tactics
	head: Maj. Bludd (05) arms: Black Out (03), Maj. Bludd (05) torso: Black Out (03), Maj. Bludd (05) waist: Black Out (03), Maj. Bludd (05) legs: Black Out (03), Maj. Bludd (05)
	Accessories: black helmet (new, flared, pitted on sides); red scarf (new, large plastic piece); grey pocket pistol (05 Bombstrike's); grey shotgun/missile launcher (new, with two pegs on top)
	MAJOR BLUDD received initial military training in the Australian Special Air Service but left to join the French Foreign Legion. He then worked as a military advisor in a number of hostile countries where he committed criminal acts against peaceful governments. He is still wanted for crimes in several countries and is considered one of the world's most dangerous fugitives. Proficient with eveyr form of infantry weapon currently in use, MAJOR BLUDD also has a tactical mind like [a] steel trap and a face that looks like it was caught in one! "The G.I. JOE team ain't so tough. I'd drop them in the outback with just a canteen between them, and they'll be begging for me to rescue them within two days."
Toy Notes: Item #61849.

Version 7: 2006 Cobra's Most Wanted: Mercenaries! boxed set
Fig. #1144: Skull Squad Commander	MOS 1: Mercenary MOS 2: Weapons and Tactics
	head: Maj. Bludd (94, 03, 06) arms: Long Range (89), Maj. Bludd (06) torso: Long Range (89), Maj. Bludd (06) waist: Long Range (89), Maj. Bludd (06) legs: Long Range (89), Maj. Bludd (06)
	Accessories: grey sniper rifle (03 Black Out's DSR-1) with bipod; grey submachine gun (05/II Snake Eyes's Uzi) with folding stock; clear figure stand.
	MAJOR BLUDD received his initial military training in the Australian Special Air Service but left to join the French Foreign Legion. He then worked as a military advisor in a number of hostile countries where he committed criminal acts against peaceful governments. He is still wanted for crimes on three continents and is considered one of the world's most dangerous fugitives. Proficient with every form of infantry weapon currently in use, MAJOR BLUDD also has a tactical mind like a steel trap but continues to write really bad poetry. His rhymes even get rejected from prison newsletters! A mercenary's job is a heartless one, and MAJOR BLUDD continues to prove that his heart was lost long ago. He has been on the COBRA payroll numerous times, but it's his freelance activities that have given him the "bad" reputation. His latest endeavor calls for him to recruit an international group of the most cutthroat soldiers-for-hire, send them to the four corners of the world to track down the latest location of SGT. SLAUGHTER's secret training base, and remove the drill instructor - permanently. "When you see me, you better run. . . because chasing you down is half the fun!"
Toy Notes: Boxed in a Convention-exclusive set with Cobra Mortal (06), Overlord (06), six copies of Coil Trooper (06), and six copies of Skull Squad Trooper (06).

Version 8: 2008 post-25th Anniversary Wave 8 carded assortment (08/I)
Fig. #1261: Mercenary	MOS 1: Mercenary MOS 2: Weapons and Tactics
	head: Maj. Bludd (08/I, 08/II, 08/III) left arm: Zartan (07); Maj. Bludd (08/I, 08/II) right arm: Maj. Bludd (08/I); hand only: Maj. Bludd (08/II) chest: Zartan (07), Maj. Bludd (08/I) midsection: Zartan (07), Maj. Bludd (08/I) legs: Zartan (07, 08, 09/I, 09/II), Maj. Bludd (08/I), AVAC (08)
	Accessories: silver dogtags (new, must detach head to remove); black backpack (new, squarish with slots for rockets); black rocket pistol (new, with two pegs for rocket); four rockets (new, with holes for pistol); black Cobra figure stand
	MAJOR BLUDD received initial military training in the Australian Special Air Service. Later joined the French Foreign Legion. Worked as military advisor in a number of countries and is currently wanted for crimes in Rhodesia and Libya. Proficient with every form of infantry weapon in current use. MAJOR BLUDD has a tactical mind like a steel trap. Qualified Expert: All NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms. MAJOR BLUDD writes poetry...badly: "When you're feeling low and woozy/Slap a fresh clip in your Uzi!/Assume the proper firing stance/And make the suckers jump and dance!" (from The Attica Gazette)
Toy Notes: Item #29254. Originally intended for release with Wave 7 but delayed. Appeared in stores with reissues of figures from previous waves just before the appearance of Wave 8 proper.

Version 9: 2008 DVD Battles assortment, #4 (08/II)
Fig. #1358: Mercenary	MOS 1: Mercenary MOS 2: Weapons and Tactics
	head: Maj. Bludd (08/I, 08/II, 08/III) left arm: Zartan (07); Maj. Bludd (08/I, 08/II) right arm: Maj. Bludd (08/II); minus hand: Maj. Bludd (08/III); hand only: Maj. Bludd (08/I) chest: Sgt. Flash (08), Grand Slam (08) Tripwire (08), Cobra Trooper (08/VI); modified: HISS Driver (08/I, 08/II), HISS Commander (08), AVAC (08), Maj. Bludd (08/II, 08/III) midsection: Sgt. Flash (08), Grand Slam (08) Tripwire (08), Cobra Trooper (08/VI); modified: HISS Driver (08/I, 08/II), HISS Commander (08), AVAC (08), Maj. Bludd (08/II, 08/III) legs: Maj. Bludd (08/II, 08/III)
	Accessories: grey dogtags (08/I Maj. Bludd's); grey belt (08 HISS Driver's); grey backpack (08/I Maj. Bludd's); black rocket pistol (08/I Maj. Bludd's); four rockets (08/I Maj. Bludd's); black Cobra figure stand
	MAJOR BLUDD received initial military training in the Australian Special Air Service, and later joined the French Foreign Legion. He worked as military advisor and is currently wanted for crimes in several countries. He is proficient with every form of infantry weapon in current use. He has a tactical mind that can calculate and anticipate multiple strategies to achieve the most effective outcome. As a mercenary, he hires himself out to the highest bidder, although he particularly enjoys working for COBRA COMMANDER, whose corrupt nature closely matches his own. "Heroic fools like the G.I. JOE team are easily defeated because they limit their actions to those that they deem honorable, whereas I, having no such moral restrictions, will use any means necessary to reach my goal."
Toy Notes: Boxed with Snake Eyes (08/IX), Cobra Commander (08/IX), and Quick Kick (08), MASS Device transport chassis, and The Pyramid of Darkness DVD. Item #33560.

Version 10: 2008 Extreme Conditions: Desert Assault Squad boxed set (08/III)
Fig. #1376: Mercenary	MOS 1: Mercenary MOS 2: Weapons and Tactics
	head: Maj. Bludd (08/I, 08/II, 08/III) arms: Maj. Bludd (08/III); left arm only: Cobra Officer (07, 08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV), Cobra Trooper (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV), Air Trooper (07), Vehicle Driver (07), Night Watch Officer (08), Night Watch Trooper (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV), Grunt (08), G.I. Joe Hawk (08/II), Cobra Driver (08), Cobra Bazooka Trooper (08), Cobra Pilot (08), Scrap-Iron (08/I, 08/II), Short-Fuze (08), Steeler (08/II), Vehicle Gunner (08), Cobra Viper (08/III), Cobra Paratrooper (08), Shockblast (09), Cobra Stinger Driver (09); right arm minus hand: Maj. Bludd (08/II) chest: Sgt. Flash (08), Grand Slam (08) Tripwire (08), Cobra Trooper (08/VI); modified: HISS Driver (08/I, 08/II), HISS Commander (08), AVAC (08), Maj. Bludd (08/II, 08/III) midsection: Sgt. Flash (08), Grand Slam (08) Tripwire (08), Cobra Trooper (08/VI); modified: HISS Driver (08/I, 08/II), HISS Commander (08), AVAC (08), Maj. Bludd (08/II, 08/III) legs: Maj. Bludd (08/II, 08/III)
	Accessories: dark silver dogtags (08/I Maj. Bludd's); tan cloth scarf (new); black belt (08 HISS Driver's); black backpack (08/I Maj. Bludd's); black rocket pistol (08/I Maj. Bludd's); four rockets (08/I Maj. Bludd's); black Cobra figure stand
	MAJOR BLUDD received initial military training in the Australian Special Air Service, and later joined the French Foreign Legion. He worked as military advisor for a number of governments and is currently wanted for crimes in seeral countries. He's proficient with every form of infantry weapon in current use and has a tactical mind like a steel trap. He has received extensive training in extreme environmental conditions and currently leads an advanced COBRA assault squad in an undisclosed desert region. "The G.I. JOE team ain't so tough. If I dropped them in Outback with just a canteen between them, they'd be begging me to rescue them inside of two days."
Toy Notes: Sold in an Internet-exclusive boxed set with Cobra Officer (08/IV), three versions of Cobra Trooper (08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI), and two copies of Crimson Guard (08/III).

TRIPWIRE - a cord arranged to activate a land mine or other trap when snagged or tripped over

Char. #018, 14th Joe Team member

Tormod S. Skoog (American with Swedish surname) of Hibbing, MN.
Hibbing (pop. 17,071) is an iron mining town in northeast MN. Bazooka is also from Hibbing. It also happens to be the hometown of Bob Dylan and Roger Maris. Charbroil's Blackduck and Steam-Roller's Duluth are less than an hour away (in opposite directions).

Grades: Spc-4 1983-2001

SNs: RA892399255; 089-32-9227

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Voiced by Rob Paulsen. Spoke 32 lines in 7 episodes. First appeared in ARAH 1; first spoke in ARAH 2. Total appearances: 20. Wore his 1983 outfit with blue-tinted goggles and a dark grey backpack. The gloves and boots were white, as were the vest and mine detector in commercial animation. Tripwire was seen operating the Dragonfly and Polar Battle Bear, as well as a SHARC prototype.

Prioritized Appearance List: Captives of Cobra I-II, Cobra CLAWs Are Coming to Town, A Real American Hero parts 1-5, Flint's Vacation, The Revenge of Cobra parts 1-5. Silent: The Pyramid of Darkness part 5, The Synthoid Conspiracy II, Spell of the Siren, The Wrong Stuff, The Movie parts 3 and 5. Tripwire is included in the opening sequence of season 1.

Comic Notes: Tripwire appeared in 20 issues between 1983 and 1992: #16, 17, 19, 22, 25-29, 36, 40, 41, 48-50, 52, 56, 74, 75, and 131.

1. 1983
2. 1985 (Listen & Fun)
3. 1988 (Tiger Force)

4. 2001 (RAH Collection)
5. 2008 (Comic Wave 5/post-25th Wave 12)

Version 1: 1983 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0018: Mine Detector	MOS 1: Explosive Ordnance [89D] MOS 2: Demolitions [prob. 18C]
	head: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) arms: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) torso: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) waist: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) legs: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01)
	Accessories: light green backpack (new, with cord hole and mine slot); three light green mines (new); black mine detector (new, with cord)
	Tripwire dropped out of high school at a naval base in Yokosuka, Japan (Father is career navy). Spent two years in a Zen monastery pondering the meaning of life. Expelled for breaking too many dishes and spilling every conceivable liquid. Joined the army at 19 and received spiritual awakening on the grenade range. Proficient with all NATO and Warsaw Pact explosives, detonators, ignition initiators, and blasting machines. Qualified Expert: M-1911A autopistol. Tripwire freaks people out. He's always clumsy, jittery, and dropping things except when he's working with high explosives. Explosives are the only things that calm him down.
Toy Notes: Item #6410. Featured in 1983's APC commercial.
Re-releases: Also boxed in a J.C. Penny's exclusive three-pack with Snow Job (83) and Torpedo (83). A recolored version was released in Europe as Blades.

Version 2: 1985 Listen 'n Fun Cassette Pack special carded release
Fig. #0078: Mine Detector
	head: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) arms: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) torso: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) waist: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) legs: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01)
	Accessories: light grey backpack (83 Tripwire's); three light grey mines (83 Tripwire's); light grey mine detector (83 Tripwire's)
	Tripwire's proficient with all NATO and Warsaw Pact explosives, detonators, and blasting machines.
Toy Notes: Item #6102. This figure is considered a high-demand item.

Version 3: 1988 Tiger Force carded assortment
Fig. #0193: Tiger Force Mine Detector	MOS 1: Explosive Ordnance [89D] MOS 2: Tiger Fly Co-Pilot
	head: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) arms: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) torso: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) waist: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) legs: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01)
	Accessories: dark grey backpack (83 Tripwire's); three dark grey mines (83 Tripwire's); dark grey mine detector (83 Tripwire's)
	TRIPWIRE dropped out of high school at a naval base in Yokosuka, Japan (Father is career navy). Spent two years in a Zen monastery pondering the meaning of life. He was later expelled for breaking too many dishes and spilling every conceivable liquid. He joined the Army at 19 and received spiritual awakening on the grenade range. After boot camp he signed up for demolition training at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. It was there he acquired the name "Tripwire" for his outstanding ability to conceal the tripwires that led to high-powered explosives. "Tripwire freaks people out. He's always clumsy, jittery, and dropping things except when he's working with high explosives. He's as cool as a cucumber when he's planting XF-2565 nitro on the battlefield, under heavy machine gun fire! I don't know how he does it, but we're sure glad he's on our side!"
Toy Notes: Item #6697-6.

Version 4: 2001 Real American Hero Collection Wave 4 two-pack assortment
Fig. #0575: Mine Detector	MOS 1: Explosive Ordnance [89D] MOS 2: Demolitions [prob. 18C]
	head: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) arms: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) torso: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) waist: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01) legs: Tripwire (83, 85, 88, 01)
	Accessories: dark green backpack (83 Tripwire's); three dark green mines (83 Tripwire's); black mine detector (83 Tripwire's); black figure stand
	Tripwire is an accident waiting to happen. He's clumsy, jittery, all thumbs, and a nervous wreck around people - unless he's working with high explosives. Then he's calm and collected, with the skill and precision of a surgeon. Doesn't matter what type of explosive, detonator, or blasting machine he's handling, he knows exactly how to make it work without missing a beat. After dropping out of high school, Tripwire spent two years in a Zen monastery, pondering the meaning of life. All he got out of it was expelled for breaking too many dishes and spilling every liquid in sight. Determined to make something of his shortcoming, Tripwire joined the Army at 19 and found his calling on the grenade range. Something about setting off explosives and watching bombs bursting in air that relaxes him. Hard to believe for a guy who seems to trip over air. If COBRA calls Firefly the "Rembrandt" of explosions, then Tripwire is no less than a modern day "Picasso."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Big Brawler (01). Item #53059.

Version 5: 2008 Wave 5 comic two-pack assortment
Fig. #1309: Mine Detector	MOS 1: Explosive Ordnance [89D] MOS 2: Demolitions [prob. 18C]
	head: Tripwire (08), Lt. Slip Stream (08) arms: Sgt. Flash (08), Grand Slam (08), HISS Driver (08/I, 08/II), HISS Commander (08), Tripwire (08), AVAC (08), Cobra Trooper (08/VI) chest: Sgt. Flash (08), Grand Slam (08), HISS Driver (08/I, 08/II), HISS Commander (08), Tripwire (08), Cobra Trooper (08/VI), Maj. Bludd (08/II, 08/III) - modified for HISS and Bludd midsection: Sgt. Flash (08), Grand Slam (08), HISS Driver (08/I, 08/II), HISS Commander (08), Tripwire (08), Cobra Trooper (08/VI), Maj. Bludd (08/II, 08/III) - modified for HISS and Bludd legs: Tripwire (08); upper legs only: Sgt. Flash (08), Grand Slam (08), Cobra Trooper (08/VI)
	Accessories: light green belt (new, with plain rectangular buckle) light green backpack (83 Tripwire's, with modified peg); three light green mines (83 Tripwire's); black mine detector (83 Tripwire's, soft plastic)
	TRIPWIRE is an accident waiting to happen. He's clumsy, jittery, all thumbs, and a nervous wreck around people, unless he's working with explosives. Then he's calm and collected, with the skill and precision of a surgeon. Doesn't matter what type of explosive, detonator, or blasting machine he's handling; he knows exactly how to make it work without missing a beat. He spent two years in a Zen monastery pondering the meaning of life, but he got expelled for breaking too many dishes and spilling every liquid in sight. Determined to make something of his shortcomings, he joined the Army and found his calling on the grenade range. Something about setting off explosives and watching bombs bursting in the air relaxes him. Hard to believe for a guy who seems to trip over air. "You need to know everything there is about explosives before you ever go near them. I make sure anything that goes boom only does so when I want it to."
Variations: The single-carded release came with the original accessories plus a canister of the yellow MASS Device element. Its filecard adds this sentence: "His ease around explosives is why he is so cool and calm while hovering over a sea of red-hot lava to retrieve the metallic element for the M.A.S.S. Device machine."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Cobra Commander (08/VII) and an original comic. Item #31524. Also carded singly as part of the post-25th Anniversary Wave 12 assortment (Item #37431).

AIRBORNE - light infantry and other military forces dropped from aircraft for insertion

Char. #019, 15th Joe Team member

Franklin E. Talltree (Native American, Navajo tribe) of Navajo Reservation, AZ.
The Navajo Nation (pop. 131,166 in AZ) covers 26,000 square miles in the four corners region, including all of northeastern AZ. The nearest other Joe birthplace is Phoenix, home of Mainframe.

Grades: E-5: 1983-2008

SNs: RA030446233; 30-44-TT62; 030-44-TT62

Note: The Airborne figure released in 1990 is considered a different character.

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Voiced by Peter Cullen (except in The Synthoid Conspiracy II, where we may be hearing Bill Ratner). Spoke 44 lines in 5 episodes. First appeared in ARAH 1; first spoke in ARAH 4. Total appearances: 15. When featured (and in two other brief shots), he had a dark grey helmet and long-sleeved light blue collared shirt with a black diagonal chest strap. The shirt had a centered vertical gold stripe, with gold on the shoulders, wristbands, codpiece, and kneepads. He wore light blue pants with grey boots and a plain black belt with round, silver buckle. In later appearances, simply wore his 1983 outfit. Airborne was seen operating the Dragonfly, Falcon Glider, JUMP, and VAMP Mark II. Airborne had an intuitive sense of danger and could sometimes feel his brother's thoughts, leading some to believe he had ESP.

Prioritized Appearance List: Operation Mind Menace, Cobra Soundwaves, Eau de Cobra, A Real American Hero parts 1, 4, and 5, The Synthoid Conspiracy II. Silent: The Phantom Brigade, Twenty Questions, Where the Reptiles Roam, Lasers in the Night, Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent, The Pit of Vipers, The Movie parts 3 and 5. Airborne is included in the opening sequence of ARAH.

Comic Notes: Airborne appeared in 22 issues between 1983 and 1990: #11, 16-18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 31-33, 40, 45, 49, 54, 74, 75, 77, 96, Special Missions #1 and 20, and Yearbook #2.

1. 1983
2. 2003 (Spy Troops)

3. 2004 (Sky Sweeper)
4. 2008 (post-25th Wave 11)

Version 1: 1983 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0019: Helicopter Assault Trooper	MOS 1: Airborne Infantryman [prob. 11B] MOS 2: Helicopter Gunship Gunner
	head: Airborne (83) arms: Airborne (83), Scrap-Iron (84) torso: Airborne (83), some Steel Brigade (87) waist: Airborne (83) legs: Airborne (83); some Steel Brigade (87); lower legs only: Scrap-Iron (84), all other Steel Brigade (87)
	Accessories: light green helmet (new, with goggles); tan backpack (new, with engraved shovel); dark grey assault rifle (new, Car-15 with L-shaped stock)
	Airborne's parents are oil-rich Navahos who indulged their eldest son with sky-diving lessons. Talltree also studied law and passed the Arizona State Bar exams. Joined the army and opted for airborne training, commenting, "I'd rather jump out of airplanes than write legal briefs." Graduated top of class from Airborne School, Fort Benning. Qualified Expert: Hughes Helicopter Chain Gun, M-16, M-60 and M-1911A auto pistol. Airborne jokes around and gets loose, but he's serious too . . . dead serious. You look at him and sometimes he's looking right through you. Must be the Indian in him. The Navahos call it "the far-seeing look." Spooky!
Toy Notes: Item #6411. Featured in 1983's Polar Battle Bear and SkyStriker commercials. His name appears beside the co-pilot's seat in the Dragonfly (83).
Re-releases: Given the J.C. Penny's exclusive three-pack releases for all other 82-83 carded Joes, there should have been one with Airborne, Doc (83), and Gung-Ho (83), but I haven't heard mention of one. Airborne was also available through the mail offer Original Adventure Team in 1986. Slightly recolored versions were released in Argentina and Brazil as Condor. A Python Patrol version was also released in Brazil as Gatilho.

Version 2: 2003 Spy Troops Wave 8 two-pack assortment
Fig. #0782: Helicopter Assault Trooper Sergeant Airborne	MOS 1: Airborne Infantryman [prob. 11B] MOS 2: Helicopter Gunship Gunner
	head: Sgt. Airborne (03, 04) arms: Sgt. Airborne (03, 04) torso: Sgt. Airborne (03, 04), Cobra Night Viper (08) waist: Sgt. Airborne (03, 04), Cobra Night Viper (08) legs: Sgt. Airborne (03, 04), Copperhead (07, 09); upper legs only: Cobra Night Viper (08)
	Accessories: green helmet (new, "Copperhead" diguise with yellow trim); green vest (new, soft plastic with red Cobra emblem); black belt (new, criss-cross design, attaches to body); black backpack (new, pouch with handle); silver pistol (88 Shockwave's); black assault rifle (03 Sand Viper's G36)
	SGT. AIRBORNE was indulged by his parents with skydiving lessons at an early age. He studied law and passed the bar exam in Arizona, but his first love - skydiving - had a firm grip on him. He combined his quest for justice and his crazy desire to jump from airplanes by joining the Army and opting for airborne training. He jokes around and gets loose, but when he turns serious, it seems as if he's looking right through you. The Navajo call it "the far-seeing look." That skull-piercing gaze can make even his G.I. JOE team members uncomfortable, so you can imagine how a captured COBRA enemy starts to squirm when he's being interrogated by SGT. AIRBORNE and feels as if the G.I. JOE trooper is seeing right inside his head. "I'd rather jump from planes than write legal briefs - the view's better."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Tele-Viper (03). Item #55454. In the original release of this pack, this figure was identified as Halo Jumper (=Rip Cord) with a different filecard. The figure itself is the same.

Version 3: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 5 boxed Sky Sweeper Jet vehicle
Fig. #0938: Air Assault Trooper	MOS 1: Airborne Infantryman [prob. 11B] MOS 2: Helicopter Gunship Gunner
	head: Sgt. Airborne (03, 04) arms: Sgt. Airborne (03, 04) torso: Sgt. Airborne (03, 04), Cobra Night Viper (08) waist: Sgt. Airborne (03, 04), Cobra Night Viper (08) legs: Sgt. Airborne (03, 04), Copperhead (07, 09); upper legs only: Cobra Night Viper (08)
	Accessories: black helmet (03 Sgt. Airborne's, with grey trim); grey belt (03 Sgt. Airborne's)
	SGT. AIRBORNE was indulged by his parents with skydiving lessons at an early age. He studied law and passed the bar exam in Arizona, but his first love - skydiving - had a firm grip on him. He combined his quest for justice and his crazy desire to jump from airplanes by joining the Army and opting for airborne training. He jokes around and gets loose, but when he turns serious, it seems as if he's looking right through you. The Navajo call it "the far-seeing look." That skull-piercing gaze can make even his G.I. JOE team members uncomfortable, so you can imagine how a captured COBRA enemy starts to squirm when he's being interrogated by SGT. AIRBORNE and feels as if the G.I. JOE trooper is seeing right inside his head. "I'd rather jump from planes than write legal briefs - the view's better."
Toy Notes: Item #55487. (The Sky Sweeper Jet was previously available in 2003 in Spy Troops packaging without a figure.)

Version 4: post-25th Anniversary Wave 11 carded assortment
Fig. #1342: Air Assault Trooper	MOS 1: Airborne Infantryman [prob. 11B] MOS 2: Helicopter Gunship Gunner
	head: Sgt. Airborne (08) arms: Sgt. Airborne (08) chest: Snake Eyes (07/I, 07/II, 08/I, 08/II, 08/IV, 08/VII, 08/IX, 09/I, 09/III, 09/IV), Sgt. Stalker (07, 08/I, 08/II), G. I. Joe Hawk (08/I), Cpl. Breaker (08/I, 08/II), Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll (08/I, 08/II), Grunt (08), Duke (08/IV), Steeler (08/I, 08/II), Double Clutch (08), G.I. Joe Trooper (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV), Sgt. Airborne (08), Short-Fuze (08), Outback (09) midsection: Snake Eyes (07/I, 07/II, 08/I, 08/II, 08/IV, 08/VII, 08/IX, 09/I, 09/III, 09/IV), Sgt. Stalker (07, 08/I, 08/II), G. I. Joe Hawk (08/I), Cpl. Breaker (08/I, 08/II), Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll (08/I, 08/II), Grunt (08), Duke (08/IV), Steeler (08, 08/II), Double Clutch (08), G.I. Joe Trooper (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV), Sgt. Airborne (08), Short-Fuze (08), Outback (09) legs: Gung Ho (07, 08); Sgt. Airborne (08); lower legs only: Dreadnok Torch (08, 09)
	Accessories: light green helmet (new, with blue goggles and grey mic); blue vest (new, with green straps); tan pouch backpack (new, large with green pentagonal pocket); black pistol (07 Flint's 9mm); black assault rifle (new, M4 with silver-bladed bayonet)
	The oil-rich Navajo parents of SGT. AIRBORNE indulged their eldest son with skydiving lessons. Also having an interest in the legal system, he studied law and passed the Arizona State Bar exams. He joined the Army and opted for airborne training. SGT. AIRBORNE jokes around and gets loose, but he's serious too...dead serious. You look at him and sometimes he's looking right through you. It must be the Native American in him. The Navajos call it "the far-seeing look." He graduated at the top of his class from Airborne School, Fort Benning. Qualified expert: Hughes Helicopter Chain Gun, M-16, M-60 and M-1911A auto pistol. "I'd rather jump out of airplanes than write legal briefs - the view's better."
Toy Notes: Item #36411.

SNOW JOB - an attempt to persuade with flattery or deception

Char. #020, 16th Joe Team member

Harlan W. Moore (American with Gaelic/English surname) of Rutland, VT.
Rutland (pop. 17,292) is in west central VT, surrounded by a town of the same name (pop. 4,038), known for marble production. Claymore's home of Manchester is in the southwest corner of the state.

Grades: E-6: 1983; E-7: 1997; E-6: 2008

SN: RA773658456

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Voiced by Rob Paulsen. Northern accent. Spoke 83 lines in 14 episodes. First appeared and spoke in ARAH 2. Total appearances: 20. Wore his 1983 outfit with blue-tinted goggles, brown straps with white pockets, and a belt that was alternately hite or brown. Snow Job was seen operating the Devilfish, HAVOC, LCV Recon Sled, Polar Battle Bear, and Snow Cat. Snow Job's laser rifle was used as the default weapon for the entire Joe Team.

Prioritized Appearance List: Haul Down the Heavens, Iceberg Goes South, A Real American Hero part 2, The Revenge of Cobra parts 4 and 5, Arise Serpentor Arise parts 2 and 3, Eau de Cobra, The Movie parts 1-3, The Phantom Brigade, An Eye for an Eye, Operation Mind Menace, Into Your Tent I Will Silently Creep. Silent: The Synthoid Conspiracy II, Spell of the Siren, The Traitor I, Cold Slither, The Most Dangerous Thing in the World. Snow Job is not included in any opening sequences.

Comic Notes: Snow Job appeared in 19 issues between 1983 and 1989: #11, 19, 22, 23, 36, 40, 41, 46, 49, 50, 61-63, 66, 67, 78, and Special Missions #2, 6, and 20.

2. 1997 (3-Pack)

3. 2008 (25th Wave 5)

Version 1: 1983 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0020: Arctic Trooper	MOS 1: Arctic Ski Patrol MOS 2: Rifle Instructor
	head: Snow Job (83, 97), Whiteout (01), Frostbite (03/I, 05/II) upper arms: Stalker (82, 97, 04/II, 05/I), Short-Fuze (82, 97, 05/I), Snake Eyes (82, 97/I, 97/II, 03/I, 03/II, 04/IV, 05/IV), Zap (82, 97, 04), Grunt (82, 83, 97), Hawk (82, 04/I), Snow Job (83), Infantry Division (05/I, 05/II, 05/III, 05/IV, 05/V, 05/VI), Breaker (05), Cobra Mortal (06) 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: Snow Job (83, 97), Whiteout (01), Frostbite (03/I, 05/II), Snake Eyes (04/II), Grunt (07) 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: white backpack (new, white with holes and clips); black laser rifle (new, XMLR-3A with sling); two white skis with black skipoles (new)
	Snow Job was a major Olympic Biathalon [sic] contender. He enlisted initially for the special training and support privileges that the army gives to Olympic champions.However, to the consternation of army PR flacks, Snow Job volunteered and was accepted into the G.I. Joe team! Qualified Expert: all NATO long range sniper rifles, XMLR-3A laser rifle. Submitted by Rock 'n Roll: "You think we call him Snow Job because he does his job on skis? Negative. He's a con artist, pure and simple, except when he picks up his rifle - sure as heck, something's gonna fall down!"
Toy Notes: Item #6412. Featured in the Polar Battle Bear commerial.
Re-releases: Also boxed in a J.C. Penny's exclusive three-pack with Torpedo (83) and Tripwire (83).

Version 2: 1997 three-pack assortment
Fig. #0499: Arctic Trooper	MOS 1: Arctic Ski Patrol MOS 2: Rifle Instructor
	head: Snow Job (83, 97), Whiteout (01), Frostbite (03/I, 05/II) arms: Snow Job (97), Whiteout (01), Frostbite (03/I, 05/II), Snake Eyes (04/II), Sgt. Misha Zubenkov (06), Grunt (07); upper arms only: Breaker (82), Rock 'n Roll (82), Clutch (82, 84); lower arms only: Snow Job (83), Steeler (04) torso: Snow Job (83, 97), Whiteout (01), Frostbite (03/I, 05/II), Snake Eyes (04/II), Grunt (07) 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: white backpack (83 Snow Job's); black laser rifle (83 Snow Job's XMLR-3A); two white skis with black skipoles (83 Snow Job's); black figure stand
	Snow Job was the first arctic soldier to join the G.I. Joe Team. His talents were needed when the battle against COBRA took to the cold climate and snow covered mountains. He doesn't particularly enjoy the cold, but thrives on what he can do in it. He's an expert marksman, qualified on all NATO long range rifles and laser targeting systems. Snow Job was a major contender for the Olympic Biathlon before his enlistment. He can still ski down steep mountains and pick off a target 1,000 yards away, making it back to base before the end of a poker game. His reputation precedes him, not only as a skilled target shooter, but as a major con artist. Snow Job's scams are legendary within the barracks, and no one will dare take a bet from him. His teammates steer clear of him around pay day. When the G.I. Joe program re-organized, Snow Job returned as a member of the Arctic unit. He won more card games than anyone cares to remember, and he never misses a shot. You can bet on him to be the winner. From General Hawk's Files: "He is a highly qualified individual. A definite choice pick for the team. His talents with a rifle are as legendary as are his all night card games. Snow Job is one of the arctic experts that really doesn't like the cold. Very strange, since he performs best in that environment. If we miss him, we figure he is in one of two places - out target shooting, or out spending the pay he won off the last poker game he played. Trust him on the battlefield, but never take him up on any sure bets . . . "
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive Arctic Mission Team three-pack with Blizzard (97) and Iceberg (97). Item #28014.

Version 3: 2008 25th Anniversary Wave 5 carded assortment
Fig. #1208: Arctic Trooper	MOS 1: Arctic Ski Patrol MOS 2: Rifle Instructor
	head: Snow Job (08) arms: Snow Job (08), Wild Weasel (08/I, 08/II), Lt. Slip Stream (08), Capt. Ace (08/II), Deep Six (08/I); upper arms and hands: Air Viper Commando (09) chest: Snow Job (08), Wild Weasel (08/I, 08/II), Lt. Slip Stream (08), Capt. Ace (08/II) midsection: Snow Job (08), Wild Weasel (08/I, 08/II), Lt. Slip Stream (08), Capt. Ace (08/II) legs: Snow Job (08), Wild Weasel (08/I, 08/II), Leatherneck (08); upper legs only: Shockblast (09)
	Accessories: white parka hood (new, fur-lined); clear goggles (new, with brown strap); white backpack (83 Snow Job's, with modified back peg); black revolver (shared with Destro; short with prominent hammer and trigger); two white skis with black ski poles (83 Snow Job's); black Joe figure stand
	SNOW JOB was a major Olympic Biathlon contender. He enlisted initially for the special training and support privileges that the Army gives to Olympic champions. However, to the consternation of the Army PR flacks, SNOW JOB volunteered and was accepted into the G.I. JOE team. Qualified Expert: all NATO long-range marksman rifles, XMLR-3A laser rifle. Submitted by GUNG HO: "You think we call him SNOW JOB because he does his job on skis? Negative. He's a con artist, pure and simple, except when he picks up his rifle - sure as heck, something's gonna fall down!"
Toy Notes: Item #28932. This wave actually reached some stores before Christmas 2007.

TORPEDO - a self-propelled explosive projectile launched on or below the water surface.

Char. #021, 17th Joe Team Member

Edward W. Leialoha (American with Hawaiian surname) of Aiea, HI.
Aiea (pop. 9,019) is on the northern shore of Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu. No other figured characters are from Hawaii.

Grades: Navy CWO-4: 1983; CWO-5: 1997; CWO-4: 2003-2008

SN: RN946775409; 946-77-54TR; 946-77-EL09

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Voiced by Michael Yama. Spoke 50 lines in 9 episodes. First appeared and spoke in ARAH 3. Total appearances: 14. Very different from his 1983 outfit: He wore a sin-tight blue-black wet suit without the grey trim of the figure. In ARAH and Cobra Stops the World, his hood was white; elsewhere it was black with a white stripe on top. The white-rimmed goggles and airmask were detachable. No gloves, and his backpack was large and square. He also wore blue jeans and a white T-shirt when on land, and wore Wet-Suit's uniform (sans helmet) in Computer Complications. Torpedo was once seen operating the SHARC. Portrayed in the cartoon as a jocular type, in contrast to his filecards. In The Gamesmaster, the Joe team that captured Zartan wore wet suits identical to Torpedo's.

Prioritized Appearance List: Cobra Stops the World, A Real American Hero parts 3 and 5, The Revenge of Cobra part 3, There's No Place Like Springfield I-II, Cold Slither: Arise Serpentor Arise part 3, Computer Complications, Spell of the Siren. One line: The Synthoid Conspiracy I-II. Silent: The Gamesmaster, Sink the Montana. Torpedo did not appear in any opening sequences.

Comic Notes: Torpedo appeared in 23 issues between 1983 and 1992: #13, 16-19, 22, 25-28, 36, 40, 41, 48-50, 75, 76, 129, 131, Special Missions #1, and Yearbooks #2 and 4.

1. 1983
2. 1997 (Night Landing)
3. 1998 (3-Pack)

4. 2003 (Spy Troops)
5. 2004/I (VAMP)
6. 2004/II (Built to Rule)

7. 2008/I (25th Wave 6)
8. 2008/II (Senior Ranking Officers)

Version 1: 1983 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0021: SEAL (Sea, Air, and Land)	MOS 1: Navy SEAL MOS 2: Demolitions
	head: Torpedo (83, 97), Wet Down (01) arms: Torpedo (83, 97), Wet Down (01) torso: Torpedo (83, 97), Wet Down (01) waist: Torpedo (83, 97), Wet Down (01) legs: Torpedo (83, 97), Wet Down (01)
	Accessories: two grey flippers (new); grey backpack (new, with orange tanks); black speargun (new)
	Torpedo was a scuba instructor prior to enlistment. Attained black belts in three martial arts by 19 (Wu-Shu, Kenpo, and Go-Ju-Ryu). Proficient with Filipino butterfly knife (Bali-Song). Training records after SEAL school: CLASSIFIED. Qualified Expert: Most NATO small arms, NATO and Warsaw Pact explosive devices. Spends off-duty hours perfecting his fighting skills and marksmanship. Strict vegetarian. Regarded by his teammates as a highly competent professional, but has the personality of a cold fish.
Toy Notes: Featured in 1983's APC commercial. Item #6413.
Re-releases: Also boxed in a J.C. Penny's exclusive three-pack with Snow Job (83) and Tripwire (83). Recolored versions were released in India. Some parts were used to create the India-exclusive figure Superhero.

Version 2: 1997 carded Navy SEAL Mission set
Fig. #0507: SEAL (Sea, Air, and Land)	MOS 1: Navy SEAL MOS 2: Demolitions
	head: Torpedo (83, 97), Wet Down (01) arms: Torpedo (83, 97), Wet Down (01) torso: Torpedo (83, 97), Wet Down (01) waist: Torpedo (83, 97), Wet Down (01) legs: Torpedo (83, 97), Wet Down (01)
	Accessories: two black flippers (83 Torpedo's); black backpack (83 Torpedo's, with brown tanks); black speargun (83 Torpedo's); black figure stand
	Torpedo is in a league of his own, and he like it that way. He was the first choice to represent the Navy within the G.I. Joe team. As an elite S.E.A.L., he can swim up to 100 yards without scuba tanks, carrying half his weight in underwater explosives. Proficient in three martial art styles, he lives a disciplined life as a strict vegetarian. A highly competent professional in his field, Torpedo's only drawback is his lack of personality. He prefers the company of the ocean, and he really hates pollution. You have to give respect to a guy that can go up against a squad of COBRA Eels, bare-handed, and leave them as fish food. When the G.I. Joe team was closed down by the government, Torpedo continued in service as an Under Water Demolitions instructor. He instituted new methods, and made it the program to enroll in. When he heard the G.I. Joe team was re-organizing its members, Torpedo promptly returned. Using the stealth of darkness, Torpedo silently floats into enemy territory with his Night Landing S.E.A.L. Raft. From General Hawk's Files: "If discipline is the key, Torpedo is the lock. Torpedo's talent in underwater demolitions is extraordinary. When he sets his mind to something, nothing stands in his way. I've never seen anybody hold their breath as long as this guy either. I value his judgement and his skills."
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive vehicle pack with the Night Landing (97). Item #28013.

Version 3: 1998 three-pack assortment
Fig. #0524: Navy SEAL	MOS 1: Navy SEAL MOS 2: Command
	head: Wet-Suit (92, 93), Torpedo (98, 04/I) arms: Wet-Suit (92, 93), Torpedo (98) torso: Wet-Suit (92, 93), Torpedo (98) waist: Wet-Suit (92, 93), Torpedo (98) legs: Wet-Suit (92, 93), Torpedo (98)
	Accessories: black helmet (92 Wet-Suit's, with yellow and blue trim); two black flippers (92 Wet-Suit's); black spear rifle (92 Wet-Suit's); black figure stand
	Torpedo is a no-nonsense, by the book, stand-by-the-regs Navy SEAL. He was the first SEAL ever assigned to the G.I. Joe Team, and he regards that with considerable pride. He has the personality of a cold fish, but given that he's in charge of this three-man SEAL unit, which includes a loose cannon like Wet-Suit and a wild card like Shipwreck, Torpedo's aloof personality is the only thing that can keep the other two in line and functioning as a team. When not on a mission against COBRA, Torpedo puts his team through the same kind of strenuous training that he himself has always maintained. From General Hawk's Files: "I don't know of anyone that would regard Torpedo as a close personal friend. He's a strict vegetarian, and tends to grow his own food, so you don't even see him socializing in the mess hall. The best thing anyone says about him is that he's a 'highly competent professional.' But in this business, that's high praise and he knows it. He is completely committed to the task at hand at all times, and actually manages to keep Wet-Suit and Shipwreck in line most of the time." Motto: "Discipline is the key on land or under the sea."
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive Navy Assault Unit three-pack with Shipwreck (98) and Wet-Suit (98). Item #57066.

Version 4: 2003 Spy Troops Wave 5 two-pack assortment
Fig. #0687: SEAL Chief Torpedo	MOS 1: Underwater Demolitions MOS 2: Diving Instructor
	head: Chief Torpedo (03, 04/II), Low Light (06) arms: Chief Torpedo (03); upper arms only: Chief Torpedo (04/II) torso: Chief Torpedo (03, 04/II), Low Light (06) waist: Chief Torpedo (03, 04/II), Low Light (06) legs: Chief Torpedo (03), Low Light (06); upper legs only: Chief Torpedo (04/II)
	Accessories: silver scuba vest (new, with black tubing and blue trim); silver pistol (86 Low-Light's Uzi, with Sound Attack tab); brown pistol (86 Lifeline's 9mm); brown machine gun (new, with no stock)
	U.S. Navy SEALs are the toughest of the tough, and CHIEF TORPEDO may be tougher than all the rest. He goes out on a five mile run and does a hundred push-ups before breakfast, and after that he starts the serious training. Dropped from a moving helicopter into deep water, he can swim to shore with a hundred pound pack full of weapons, run cross-country for ten miles, and still be back at headquarters in time for dinner at the mess. CHIEF TORPEDO has no sense of humor, no bad habits and amazingly enough, still manages to have friends and enjoy their company. He spends his spare time reading technical manuals and working on his vintage '68 muscle car. His fellow G.I. JOE team members respect him for his professionalism and skills, avoid sparring with him during hand-to-hand combat drill, and keep their distance when he shortens the fuses on his grenades. "You want a quote from me? I don't give quotes. Talk is cheap. I just do my job."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Burn Out (03). Item #57250.

Version 5: 2004 boxed VAMP with Twin Battle Gun vehicle set (04/I)
Fig. #0921: SEAL Chief Torpedo	MOS 1: Underwater Demolitions MOS 2: Diving Instructor
	head: Wet-Suit (92, 93), Chief Torpedo (98, 04/I) arms: Roadblock (92, 93, 04/III, 05/II), Chief Torpedo (04/I) torso: Muskrat (88, 89), Billy-Bob (04), Cletus (04), Joe-Bob (04), Otis (04), Roscoe (04), Vance (04), Chief Torpedo (04/I) waist: Muskrat (88, 89), Billy-Bob (04), Cletus (04), Joe-Bob (04), Otis (04), Roscoe (04), Vance (04), Chief Torpedo (04/I) legs: Muskrat (88, 89), Billy-Bob (04), Cletus (04), Joe-Bob (04), Otis (04), Roscoe (04), Vance (04), Chief Torpedo (04/I)
	Accessories: shares a metallic grey carbine (02 Duke's M4) with Big Brawler (04)
	U.S. Navy SEALs are the toughest of the tough, and CHIEF TORPEDO may be tougher than all the rest. He goes out on a five mile run and does a hundred push-ups before breakfast, and after that he starts the serious training. Dropped from a moving helicopter into deep water, he can swim to shore with a hundred pound pack full of weapons, run cross-country for ten miles, and still be back at headquarters in time for dinner at the mess hall. CHIEF TORPEDO has no sense of humor, no bad habits, and amazingly enough, still manages to have friends and enjoy their company. His fellow G.I. JOE Team members respect him for his professionalism and skills, avoid sparring with him during hand-to-hand combat drill, and keep their distance when he shortens the fuses on his grenades. "You want a quote from me? I don't give quotes. Talk is cheap. I just do my job."
Toy Notes: Boxed in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive vehicle set with Pathfinder (01) and Big Brawler (04) as well as the VAMP with Twin Battle Gun (04). Item #60352.

Version 6: 2004 Built-to-Rule boxed Rapid Runner vehicle (04/II)
Fig. #0940: SEAL Chief Torpedo	Skills: Demolitions, Diving Instructor
	head: Chief Torpedo (03, 04/II) arms: Chief Torpedo (04/II); upper arms only: Chief Torpedo (03) torso: Chief Torpedo (03, 04/II), Low Light (06) waist: Chief Torpedo (03, 04/II), Low Light (06) legs: Chief Torpedo (04/II); upper legs only: Chief Torpedo (03), Low Light (06)
	Accessories: none
	[The 2004 Built-to-Rule filecards had no main text.]
Toy Notes: Item #6559.

Version 7: 2008 25th Anniversary Wave 6 carded assortment (08/I)
Fig. #1224: SEAL (Sea, Air, and Land) Lieutenant Torpedo	MOS 1: Navy SEAL MOS 2: Demolitions
	head: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II), Deep Six (08/I) arms: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II), Cobra Eel (08), Cobra Diver (08) chest: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II), Deep Six (08/I), Cobra Eel (08), Cobra Diver (08) midsection: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II), Deep Six (08/I), Cobra Eel (08), Cobra Diver (08) legs: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II); upper legs only: Deep Six (08/I), Cobra Eel (08), Cobra Diver (08)
	Accessories: black air mask (new, with clear strap and visor) and detachable air hose; two grey flippers (new, with hole and peg in each); grey backpack (83 Torpedo's, with red tanks and modified peg); black pistol (02 Shipwreck's with silencer); black speargun (83 Torpedo's); black knife (04 Swamp Rat's); black Joe figure stand
	LT. TORPEDO was a scuba instructor prior to enlistment. Attained black belts in three martial arts by age 19 (Wushu, Kenpo, and Goju-Ryu). Proficient with Filipino butterfly knife (balisong). Training records after SEAL School: CLASSIFIED. Qualified Expert: Most NATO small arms, NATO and Warsaw Pacts explosvie devices. Spends off-duty hours perfecting his fighting skills and marksmanship. Strict vegetarian. Regarded by his teammates as a highly competent professional, but with the personality of a cold fish.
Toy Notes: Item #29253. Despite the new name, the filecard still lists Torpedo as a Chief Warrant Officer. The holes in the flippers allow Torpedo to wear the flippers while occupying the figure stand.

Version 8: 2008 Senior Ranking Officers Wave 2 assortment (08/II)
Fig. #1331: SEAL (Sea, Air, and Land) Lieutenant Torpedo	MOS 1: Navy SEAL MOS 2: Demolitions
	head: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II), Deep Six (08/I) arms: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II), Cobra Eel (08), Cobra Diver (08) chest: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II), Deep Six (08/I), Cobra Eel (08), Cobra Diver (08) midsection: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II), Deep Six (08/I), Cobra Eel (08), Cobra Diver (08) legs: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II); upper legs only: Deep Six (08/I), Cobra Eel (08), Cobra Diver (08)
	Accessories: grey air mask (08/I Torpedo's, with yellow visor) and detachable black air hose; two yellow flippers (08/I Torpedo's); grey backpack (08/I Torpedo's, with red tanks); black pistol (02 Shipwreck's with silencer); black speargun (83 Torpedo's); black knife (04 Swamp Rat's, with silver edge); black Joe figure stand
	LT. TORPEDO was a scuba instructor prior to enlistment. He attained black belts in three martials arts by age 19 including Wushu, Kenpo, and Goju-Ryu, and he's proficient with Filipino butterfly knife (balisong). His training records after SEAL School are classified. He's a qualified expert in most NATO small arms, NATO and Warsaw Pacts explosive devices. LT. TORPEDO spends his off-duty hours perfecting his fighting skills and marksmanship. He's a strict vegetarian and is regarded by his teammates as a highly competent professional, but with the personality of a cold fish. "When things are looking really bad, a big blast can usually solve the problem. Hey, they don't call me 'Torpedo' for nothing."
Toy Notes: Boxed in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive three-pack with G.I. Joe Cutter (08) and Deep Six (08/I). Item #36145, set 2 of 3. This color scheme is based on the Joe frogsuits commonly seen in the Sunbow cartoon series, although Torpedo never wore a yellow one.

Character Contributions

Major Bludd

Mercenary: fights in conflicts in which his only interest is private gain and the enjoyment of fighting.
Terrorist: uses unconventional warfare tactics to instill fear in populations as a means of coersion toward Cobra's ultimate and immediate goals.
Weapons and Tactics: has expertise in specialized firearms and state-of-the-art armor, optics, and other equipment.
Process Serving: serves notice of obligation to tribunal proceedings within Cobra's juridical structure.

Mine Detector: provides combat engineering support for a team by locating and disarming land mines and other traps to create a safe path for personnel and equipment.
Explosive Ordnance: The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist locates, identifies, renders safe, and disposes of foreign and domestic conventional, chemical, or nuclear ordnance and improvised explosive devices.
Demolitions: performs and teaches tasks in demolitions, explosives, improvised munitions, and mine/counter-mine operations. Plans, teaches, and performs sabotage operations with standard, nonstandard, and improvised munitions and explosives.
Tiger Fly Co-Pilot: serves as first officer for Tiger Force helicopters, acting as second-in-command with the ability to assume control in the event the pilot is incapacitated.

Air Assault Trooper (incl. Helicopter Assault): light infantry inserted by aircraft or helicopter to engage and destroy enemy forces or to seize and hold terrain.
Airborne Infantryman: The infantryman supervises, leads, or serves as a member of an infantry activity that employs individual or crew served weapons in support of offensive and defensive combat operations.
Helicopter Gunship Gunner: maintains and operates machine guns and similar systems mounted on helicopters capable of circling their targets.

Arctic Trooper: specializes in cold-weather operations in snowy and icy terrain or on ice-covered bodies of water.
Arctic Ski Patrol: specializes in ski warfare as cold-weather light cavalry, primarily for reconnaissance.
Rifle Instructor: develops curriculum and trains personnel in understanding, selecting, maintaining, and operating a variety of rifles, including techniques for coordinated fire, firing position and target selection, range estimation, extreme angle shooting, and no-light scenarios.

Navy SEAL: elite Special Operations Forces of the US Navy, employed in unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, counter-terrorism, and special reconnaissance operations. Special expertise in clandestine infiltration and exfiltration and rapid mobility in shallow water areas.
Underwater Demolitions: conducts underwater reconnaissance and uses demolitons, explosives, and improvised munitions to destroy underwater obstacles, enable amphibious landings, and perform mine/counter-mine operations.
Diving Instructor: practices and teaches underwater combat performance with surface-supplied and closed-circuit diving, saturation diving, and the operation of minisubs and diving vehicles. Trains personnel to develop "a casual tourist-type attitude to being underwater."
Command: specializes in the effective exercise of authority over subordinates by virtue of rank and immediate assignment, including the authority to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and control a team for the accomplishment of assigned missions. Employs all legal and authorized means to ensure that his superiors' orders are carried out.

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