Half the Battle: 1984 Characters

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+ Baroness

BARONESS - feminine form for the lowest rank of titled nobility

Anastasia DeCobray (European-born with alias faux-French surname).
The Baroness's country of origin is unknown. Other characters from continental Europe include Thrasher of Belgium, Zartan of France, Hotwire of Germany, Sparks of Italy, Vega of Spain, Daina of former Czechoslovakia, and a number of Oktober Guard from former Soviet republics.

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Voiced by Morgan Lofting. Eastern European accent. Spoke 420 lines in 47 episodes. 8th most frequent speaker. First appeared and spoke in ARAH 1. Total appearances: 48. The Baroness' outfit in ARAH was based on her blue uniform in the comic book (including green-tinted glasses); she did not yet have a figure. Thereafter, wore her 1984 outfit, with a dark grey belt and gloves reaching nearly to the elbow. The segments of her leg armor were outlined in grey. The Baroness was seen operating the CLAW, FANG, HISS, Moray, Night Raven, Rattler, Trubble Bubble, and Viper Glider, as well as the SkyStriker and a cartoon-exclusive Cobra sub. The cartoon romantically paired her with Destro.

Prioritized Appearance List: Captives of Cobra I-II, Spell of the Siren, G.I. Joe and the Golden Fleece, Last Hour to Doomsday, Twenty Questions, A Real American Hero parts 1 and 3-5, Worlds Without End I-II, The Revenge of Cobra parts 1 and 3-5, Cobrathon, The Gods Below, Haul Down the Heavens, Eau de Cobra, The Great Alaskan Land Rush, The Million Dollar Medic, Cold Slither, The Gamesmaster, Glamour Girls, The Pyramid of Darkness parts 4-5, The Phantom Brigade, The Funhouse, Cobra Quake, Skeletons in the Closet, Arise Serpentor Arise parts 2 and 5, The Movie parts 1-5, Where the Reptiles Roam, Cobra CLAWs Are Coming to Town, Lasers in the Night, Flint's Vacation, Money to Burn, Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent, Excalibur, The Wrong Stuff, There's No Place Like Springfield I-II. The Baroness is included in the opening sequence of TROC, season 1, season 2, and the Movie.

DiC Cartoon Notes: Still voiced by Morgan Lofting through the first season. Spoke 86 lines in 10 episodes. First appeared and spoke in OD 1. Total appearances: 15. Given her 1984 outfit in dark blue with blue and red trim.

Prioritized Appearance List: Chunnel, That's Entertainment, D-Day at Alcatraz I-II, Operation Dragonfire parts 1-5, and The Greatest Evil I-II. Silent: Victory at Volcania I-II, The Nozone Conspiracy, and Shadow of a Doubt.

Comic Notes: The Baroness, who was actually the first Cobra agent seen in the comic, appeared in 77 issues between 1982 and 1994: #1, 5, 8, 10-15, 16, 19, 22-28, 30, 32-35, 38, 39, 44, 47-50, 52, 54-56, 64, 65, 67, 68, 72-78, 87, 88, 90, 91, 93-97, 102, 116-118, 120-122, 127, 136-140, 145, 146, 149-151, Special Missions #1 and 7, and Yearbooks #2, 3, and 4.

Versions:

1. 1984
2. 1997 (3-Pack)
3. 2002/I (Crimson Strike Team)
4. 2002/II (Joe vs. Cobra)

5. 2004/I (VvV Wave 2)
6. 2004/II (Comic #1)
7. 2005/I (Single Pack)
8. 2005/II (Imperial)

9. 2007 (25th Cobra set)
10. 2008/I (post-25th Wave 8)
11. 2008/II (DVD)
12. 2009 (Cobra Collector 5 Pack)

Version 1: 1984 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0039: Cobra Intelligence	MOS 1: Intelligence MOS 2: Fixed Wing Pilot
	head: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I), Chameleon (00) arms: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/II), Chameleon (00), Night Stalker (07/I, 07/II, 07/III), Night Stalker Commander (07) torso: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00) waist: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00) legs: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00)
	Accessories: backpack (new, small with Cobra emblem); black laser rifle (new)
	The spoiled offspring of wealthy European aristocrats, the Baroness graduated from student radicalism into international terrorism and finally into the ranks of COBRA. She was severely burned during a COBRA night attack operation and has had extensive plastic surgery. Rumor has it that she is the only one who knows Destro's secret identity. Qualified expert: M-16; AK-47; RPG7; Uzi; H.I.S.S. tank operator. "Her principal weakness is in the division of her loyalty between COBRA Commander and Destro. Her chief strength would seem to lie in her ability to play them against each other."
Toy Notes: Featured in 1984's Water Moccasin commercial. Item #6428.
Re-releases: A slightly different version was released in India.

Version 2: 1997 three-pack assortment
Fig. #0503: Cobra Intelligence	MOS 1: Intelligence MOS 2: Fixed Wing Pilot
	head: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I), Chameleon (00) arms: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/II), Chameleon (00), Night Stalker (07/I, 07/II, 07/III), Night Stalker Commander (07) torso: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00) waist: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00) legs: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00)
	Accessories: black laser rifle (84 Baroness's); black figure stand
	The Baroness was the spoiled offspring of European parents who made sure that she and her brother, Eugen, had the best of everything in life. During the time of the Southeast Asian conflict, Eugen had abandoned his aristocratic lifestyle. Using the power and influence, he delivered medical supplies and other needed items into the war-torn region. On one tragic occasion, Eugen's sister, Anastasia, accompanied him on what would result in a deal gone bad. Eugen was fatally wounded just as another soldier burst in and apprehended the saboteurs. Anastasia, who had been in another room, believed that the soldier had destroyed both her brother and his supposedly peaceful contacts. This sent her on a course of revenge that would lead her into a life of international terrorism. She joined the ranks of COBRA rising to its top intelligence agent. The Baroness is a highly intelligent and ambitious individual, and often enjoys pitting Destro, her companion, against Cobra Commander even as they all plot the overthrow of G.I. Joe and the conquest of the world. From G.I. Joe Files: "The Baroness is probably the most dangerous agent within Cobra. She is ultimately loyal only to herself, and serves Cobra only because it is in her best interest to do so. She has an unrelenting hatred towards established governments that she believes are ruled by military machines. Since G.I. Joe is the 'best of the best' in the military world, she despises the Joes most of all."
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive Cobra Command Team three-pack with Cobra Commander (97) and Destro (97). Item #28017.

Version 3: 2002 Crimson Strike Team boxed set (02/I)
Fig. #0624: Crimson Strike Team Intelligence Officer	MOS 1: Intelligence MOS 2: Fixed Wing Pilot
	head: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I), Chameleon (00) arms: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/II), Chameleon (00), Night Stalker (07/I, 07/II, 07/III), Night Stalker Commander (07) torso: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00) waist: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00) legs: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00)
	Accessories: black backpack (92 Gung-Ho's); two silver pistols (86 Low-Light's Uzi)
	The BARONESS has never made a move that has not been calculated to achieve one primary goal - her own self interest. The formation of the Crimson Strike Team exemplifies this behavior. In alliance with TOMAX and XAMOT, she formed an elite squad of VIPERS loyal only to its founders. Financial incentives provided by the Crimson Twins coupled with the powerful brainwashing of the BARONESS have created two lethal squads of Crimson infantry troopers, one squad led by TOMAX and the other by his brother XAMOT. By all outward appearances, the COBRA VIPERS are all that is desired by COBRA COMMANDER - powerful, lethal, greedy, and loyal to the COBRA cause of dominating the world! Yet the BARONESS has utilized her almost siren-like hypnotic techniques to train the VIPERS to obey only herself and if it meets her needs, the crimson twins. Brains and ambition are admirable attributes. However, when mixed with insatiable greed and a deep lust for power, the result can be lethal. BARONESS is that result. The Crimson Strike Team provides the lethal means to achieve her desired maniacal ends.
Variations: Early releases (the majority) were mistakenly colored a pinkish fuchsia. The last run of the figure sets was the correct crimson color.
Toy Notes: Boxed in a convention-exclusive set with Tomax (02/II), Xamot (02/II), and twelve copies of Viper (02/II). This figure is considered a moderately high-demand item.

Version 4: 2002 Joe vs. Cobra Wave 3 two-pack assortment (02/II)
Fig. #0658: Cobra Intelligence Officer	MOS 1: Intelligence Operative
	head: Baroness (02/II) arms: Baroness (02/II) torso: Baroness (02/II) waist: Baroness (02/II) legs: Baroness (02/II)
	Accessories: black backpack (84 Baroness's); silver pistol (83 Maj. Bludd's rocket launcher); black assault rifle (new, SA80, with Sound Attack tab)
	Incredibly self-involved and lacking in empathy, the BARONESS has all the primary qualifications of a world-class oil company executive or corporate raider. Born in wealth, she was a student radical and dabbled in extremist fringe groups before aligning herself with COBRA and worming her way into the confidences of both COBRA COMMANDER and DESTRO. Nominally designated the Director of Intelligence for COBRA Command, her duties actually covered a much wider range of loathsome activities. More recently, her allegiance seems to have shifted markedly toward DESTRO, but it remains to be seen if this is simply a scam. Coldly cynical yet hopelessly romantic, calculating but naīve, brutally blunt and prone to beating around the bush at times, the BARONESS is a mass of contradictions. The one glaring consistency in her muddled thought processes is her intense hatred of the G.I. JOE Team, with FLINT being singled out for that special dislike she reserves for those she suspects to be her betters. "The ideals of COBRA are the true reflection of the self-serving masses that comprise the 'me generation.' What fairy tale fantasy about valor, loyalty, and integrity is the G.I. JOE team upholding?"
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Flint (02/II). Item #53208.

Version 5: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 2 two-pack assortment (04/I)
Fig. #0840: COBRA Intelligence Officer	MOS 1: Intelligence and Sabotage MOS 2: Helicopter Pilot
	head: Baroness (04/I, 05/I) arms: Baroness (04/I, 05/I), Munitia (09) torso: Baroness (04/I, 05/I), Munitia (09) waist: Baroness (04/I, 05/I), Munitia (09) legs: Baroness (04/I, 05/I); upper legs only: Munitia (09)
	Accessories: black pistol (03 Black Out's Desert Eagle); black assault rifle (03 Iron Grenadier's TAR-21); silver knife (03 Over Kill's)
	It is believed that BARONESS received her training in espionage and sabotage at an exclusive training facility run by a former Warsaw Pact intelligence agency. Although she is officially the head of all COBRA intelligence operations, she also has old ties and loyalties to DESTRO, who has his own business and interests outside of COBRA. BARONESS denies that this is an ethical conflict. How can it be? She has no ethics to speak of. The BARONESS is a world-class expert in cryptography, psychological warfare, and bio-chemical skin-irritants. She consistantly places third in the annual COBRA combat pistol championship, but this is no mean feat considering that DESTRO always places second. But in her arrogance she believes that her failure to secure the gold medal is due to political favoritism rather than the quality of her marksmanship. "I hate the G.I. JOE Team. Who do they think they are? What makes them so special? And they dress so badly!"
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Hard Drive (04). Item #55920. Character and early promotional art indicate that this version was originally to have either removable eyeglasses or none at all.

Version 6: 2004 Wave 1 comic three-pack assortment (04/II)
Fig. #0880: COBRA Intelligence Officer	MOS 1: Intelligence Operative
	head: Baroness (04/II, 05/II) arms: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/II), Chameleon (00), Night Stalker (07/I, 07/II, 07/III), Night Stalker Commander (07) torso: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00) waist: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00) legs: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00)
	Accessories: clear dark eyeglasses (new); black explosives pack (91 Big Ben's) with strap; black pistol (90 Ambush's grenade launcher); black pistol (91 Dusty's 9mm); black knife (91 Low-Light's)
	Incredibly self-involved and lacking in empathy, the BARONESS has all the primary qualifications of a world-class oil company executive or orporate raider. Born into wealth, she was a student radical and dabbled in extremist fringe groups before aligning herself with COBRA and worming her way into the confidences of both COBRA COMMANDER and DESTRO. Nominally designated the director of intelligence for COBRA Command, her duties actually cover a much wider range of loathsome activities. Coldly cynical yet hopelessly romantic, calculating but naīve, brutally blunt and prone to beating around the bush at times, the BARONESS is a mass of contradictions. "The ideals of COBRA are the true reflection of the self-serving masses that comprise the 'me generation.' What fairy tale fantasy about valor, loyalty, and integrity is the G.I. JOE team upholding?"
Toy Notes: Carded in a three-pack with Cobra Commander (04/II), Cobra Trooper (04), and a reprint of Marvel #1. Item #60355.

Version 7: 2005 Valor vs. Venom Wave 3 single-pack assortment (05/I)
Fig. #1033: COBRA Intelligence Officer
	head: Baroness (04/I, 05/I) arms: Baroness (04/I, 05/I), Munitia (09) torso: Baroness (04/I, 05/I), Munitia (09) waist: Baroness (04/I, 05/I), Munitia (09) legs: Baroness (04/I, 05/I); upper legs only: Munitia (09)
	Accessories: black mini-revolver (02 Wild Bill's); black assault rifle (03 Sand Viper's G36)
	It is believed that BARONESS received her training in espionage and sabotage at an exclusive training facility run by a former Warsaw Pact intelligence agency. Although she is officially the head of all COBRA intelligence operations, she also has old ties and loyalties to DESTRO, who has his own business and interests outside of COBRA. BARONESS denies that this is an ethical conflict. How can it be? She has no ethics to speak of. The BARONESS is a world-class expert in cryptography, psychological warfare, and bio-chemical skin-irritants. She consistantly places third in the annual COBRA combat pistol championship, but this is no mean feat considering that DESTRO always places second. But in her arrogance she believes that her failure to secure the gold medal is due to political favoritism rather than the quality of her marksmanship. "I hate the G.I. JOE Team. Who do they think they are? What makes them so special? And they dress so badly!"
Toy Notes: Item #06110.

Version 8: 2005 Imperial Procession carded set (05/II)
Fig. #1069: COBRA Intelligence Officer	MOS 1: Intelligence and Sabotage MOS 2: Helicopter Pilot
	head: Baroness (04/II, 05/II) arms: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/II), Chameleon (00), Night Stalker (07/I, 07/II, 07/III), Night Stalker Commander (07) torso: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00) waist: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00) legs: Baroness (84, 97, 02/I, 04/II, 05/I), Chameleon (00)
	Accessories: clear black-framed eyeglasses (04 Baroness's); silver pistol (90 Ambush's grenade launcher)
	It is believed that BARONESS received her training in espionage and sabotage at an exclusive training facility run by a former Warsaw Pact intelligence agency. Although she is officially the head of all COBRA intelligence operations, she also has old ties and loyalties to DESTRO, who has his own business and interests outside of COBRA. BARONESS denies that this is an ethical conflict. How can it be? She has no ethics to speak of. The BARONESS is a world-class expert in cryptography, psychological warfare, and bio-chemical skin-irritants. She consistantly places third in the annual COBRA combat pistol championship, but this is no mean feat considering that DESTRO always places second. But in her arrogance she believes that her failure to secure the gold medal is due to political favoritism rather than the quality of her marksmanship. "I hate the G.I. JOE Team. Who do they think they are? What makes them so special? And they dress so badly!"
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with Cobra Commander (05/III) and four copies of Imperial Guard (05). Item #07254.

Version 9: 2007 25th Anniversary Cobra boxed set
Fig. #1170: COBRA Intelligence Officer	MOS 1: Intelligence MOS 2: Fixed Wing Pilot
	head: Baroness (07) arms: Baroness (07, 08/I) chest: Baroness (07, 08/I) midsection: Baroness (07, 08/I) legs: Baroness (07, 08/I)
	Accessories: black backpack (new, squarish with Cobra emblem on round pouch); black carbine (05 Bombstrike's HK USC); black knife (07 Cobra Officer's, with silver blade); black Cobra figure stand
	The spoiled offspring of wealthy European aristocrats, the BARONESS graduated from student radicalism into international terrorism and finally into the ranks of COBRA. She was severely burned during a COBRA night attack operation and has had extensive plastic surgery. Rumor has it that she is the only one who knows the true identity of DESTRO. Qualified expert: M-16; AK-47; RPG7; Uzi; H.I.S.S. tank operator. "Her principal weakness is in the division of her loyalty between COBRA COMMANDER and DESTRO. Her chief strength would seem to lie in her ability to play them against each other."
Toy Notes: Boxed in a set with Cobra (07/I), Cobra Commander (07/II), Destro (07/II), and Storm Shadow (07/II), as well as a sound box that played a portion of the cartoon theme music. Item #26758. This filecard contains a rare post-2002 reference to terrorism on Cobra products. (The word was changed to sabotage for the next version.)

Version 10: 2008 post-25th Anniversary Wave 8 carded assortment (08/I)
Fig. #1267: COBRA Intelligence Officer	MOS 1: Intelligence MOS 2: Fixed Wing Pilot
	head: Baroness (08/I, 09) arms: Baroness (07, 08/I) chest: Baroness (07, 08/I) midsection: Baroness (07, 08/I) legs: Baroness (07, 08/I)
	Accessories: black carbine (05 Bombstrike's HK USC); black Cobra figure stand
	The spoiled offspring of wealthy European aristocrats, the BARONESS graduated from student radicalism into international sabotage and finally into the ranks of COBRA. She was severely burned during a COBRA night attack operation and has had extensive plastic surgery. Rumor has it that she is the only one who knows the true identity of DESTRO. Qualified expert: M-16; AK-47; RPG7; Uzi; H.I.S.S. tank operator. "Her principal weakness is in the division of her loyalty between COBRA COMMANDER and DESTRO. Her chief strength would seem to lie in her ability to play them against each other."
Toy Notes: Item #30941.

Version 11: 2008 DVD Battles assortment (08/II)
Fig. #1293: COBRA Intelligence Officer	MOS 1: Intelligence and Sabotage MOS 2: Helicopter Pilot
	head: Baroness (08/II) arms: Baroness (08/II) chest: Baroness (08/II) midsection: Baroness (08/II) legs: Baroness (08/II)
	Accessories: clear blue goggles (new, with strap); red air tank backpack (new, single tank with hose and silver band); red webbing (new, thin straps with hole for backpack); black laser pistol (new, small with fin design); green robotic heavy water collector (new, with silver handle, spout, treads, and engines; black Cobra figure stand
	A rich, spoiled aristocrat, the BARONESS undersands how to use power to get what she wants. Even as she helps COBRA COMMANDER build his M.A.S.S. DEVICE machine and take over the world, she's looking for a way to turn this to her advantage. She's not afraid to take risks, going deep underwater among huge, carnivorous tubeworms to get the rare heavy water before the G. I. JOE team can reach it. The BARONESS is not beyond making a deal with the enemy when necessary: if teaming up with the G. I. JOE team will keep her alive, she'll do it - then double cross them, of course. "What good are honor and loyalty - they do not buy you wealth, fame, or power. As long as the G. I. JOE team holds onto those foolish ideals, they will never defeat COBRA."
Toy Notes: Boxed with Snake Eyes (08/VII), Sgt. Stalker (08), and Cobra (08/III), MASS Device console, and The MASS Device DVD. Item #32750.

Version 12: 2009 Cobra Collector 5 Pack boxed set (09)
Fig. #1408: Cobra Intelligence Officer	MOS 1: Intelligence MOS 2: Fixed Wing Pilot
	head: Baroness (08/I, 09) arms: Baroness (09) chest: Baroness (09) midsection: Baroness (09) legs: Baroness (09)
	Accessories: black carbine (05 Bombstrike's HK USC); black Cobra figure stand
	The spoiled offspring of wealthy European aristocrats, the BARONESS was a student radical who extended her destructive activities beyond universities to the international arena. She eventually found her way into the COBRA organization and became a trusted lieutenant to COBRA COMMANDER. She was severely burned during a COBRA night attack operation and had extensive plastic surgery. Her relationship with DESTRO calls into question her loyalties to the commander, as she is always one to link her destiny to the strongest individual in an organization - whoever will give her the means to achieve her goals. "I despise the G.I. Joe team. Who do they think they are? Why do they think they're so special? And they dress so badly!"
Toy Notes: Boxed with Cobra Commander (09/II), Storm Shadow (09/II), Cobra Viper (09/I), and Zartan (09/I). Item #36448.

+ Storm Shadow

STORM SHADOW - the shadow cast by a storm, ominous and threatening

Char. #038, 5th Cobra individual/90th Joe Team member

Thomas S. Arashikage (American with Japanese surname) of St. Louis, MO.
St. Louis (pop. 353,837), where I-70 crosses the Mississippi, is the largest metro area in Missouri and is known as the "Gateway to the West." Duke and Spearhead are also from this city, and Blast-Off is from the southwest suburb of Kirkwood.
Note: Filecards from 2004 to 2005 change the middle initial to M. The 2006 filecard lists his birthplace as Fresno, CA, and the 2005/IV and 2009/II filecards say he is from San Francisco. Arashikage is said to be the Japanese translation of his code name.

Grades: E-8: 1988-1997; E-5: 2006

SNs: 392-8793-NJ11; 275-8934-ST51

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Voiced by Keone Young (but by Michael Bell in Operation: Mind Menace). Asian accent. Spoke 61 lines in 12 episodes. First appeared in TROC 1; first spoke in TROC 3. Total appearances: 16. Wore his 1984 outfit with no sleeves, and sometimes with no chest strap. Storm Shadow was seen operating the FANG, Rattler, and RAM. His 1988 outfit appears in several late commercials.

Prioritized Appearance List: Satellite Down, Countdown for Zartan, Excalibur, The Revenge of Cobra parts 3-5, Captives of Cobra I-II, Cobra's Creatures, Twenty Questions, Skeletons in the Closet. One line: Cold Slither. Silent: The Pyramid of Darkness part 5, Cobra's Candidate, Money to Burn, The Synthoid Conspiracy II, Spell of the Siren, The Viper Is Coming, Where the Reptiles Roam, Lasers in the Night, The Traitor I-II, Cobra Quake, Arise Serpentor Arise part 1, The Most Dangerous Thing in the World, The Movie part 5. Storm Shadow is included in the opening sequences of TROC, season 2, and the Movie.

DiC Cartoon Notes: Spoke 67 lines in 2 episodes. First appeared and spoke in The Sword. Total appearances: 4. Wore his 1992 outfit. The DiC cartoon mentioned that Storm Shadow had joined Cobra to learn who had dishonored his ninja clan, and his defection to the Joe Team was taken by Cobra Commander as a personal betrayal.

Prioritized Appearance List: Shadow of a Doubt and The Sword. Silent: The Greatest Evil I and Basic Training.

Comic Notes: Storm Shadow appeared in 68 issues between 1984 and 1994: 21, 23-27, 32, 33, 38, 39, 42, 45-52, 63, 66, 67, 78, 84, 85, 90, 91, 95-97, 101-109, 111, 112, 117-124, 126, 128-131, 135-142, 144, 145, 149-151, and Yearbook #3. Storm Shadow defected from Cobra in #38 and soon thereafter discovered that Zartan was responsible for the death of his instructor, the Hard Master. He began teaming up with Snake Eyes in Issue #45 and was a member of the Joe Team by #63.

Versions:

1. 1984
2. 1988
3. 1992 (Ninja Force)
4. 1994 (Shadow Ninjas)
5. 1997 (3-Pack)
6. 2000 (RAH Collection)
7. 2002/I (JvC Wave 1)
8. 2002/II (JvC Wave 1.35)

9. 2002/III (Sound Attack)
10. 2002/IV (JvC Wave 3)
11. 2004/I (Action Attack)
12. 2004/II (Urban Strike Team)
13. 2004/III (Oper. Avalanche)
14. 2004/IV (VvV Wave 4)
15. 2004/V (Ninja Lightning)
16. 2004/VI (Ninja Strike Team)

17. 2005/I (Ninja Battles)
18. 2005/II (Single Pack)
19. 2005/III (Comic #21)
20. 2005/IV (Unmasked)
21. 2006 (Comic #26)
22. 2007/I (25th Wave 1)
23. 2007/II (25th Cobra Set)
24. 2007/III (25th Cobra Legions)

25. 2008/I (Comic #21)
26. 2008/II (Comic #21b)
27. 2008/III (Comic #4)
28. 2008/IV (post-25th Wave 9)
29. 2009/I (Comic)
30. 2009/II (Cobra Collector 5 Pack)
31. 2009/III (Greatest Battles)
32. 2009/IV (Hall of Heroes)

Version 1: 1984 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0040: Cobra Ninja	MOS 1: Assassin MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (84, 97, 05/III), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04) arms: Storm Shadow (84, 97), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04); lower arms only: Storm Shadow (05/III, 06) torso: Storm Shadow (84, 97, 05/III), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04) waist: Storm Shadow (84, 97, 05/III), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04) legs: Storm Shadow (84, 97, 05/III), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04)
	Accessories: black backpack (new, quiver with sword slots); two black swords (new, katana and wakizashi); black bow (new, small); black nunchuku (new)
	Storm Shadow can trace his family history through thirty generations of assassins. He can scale sheer walls with bare hands and feet, move with blinding speed, and endure unspeakable hardship and pain. Qualified expert: Long bow, Samurai sword; Throwing stars; Nunchaku sticks; 8th degree black belt in five martial arts. "The great Ninja assassin clans disappeared a hundred years ago. If they were wiped out, nobody took the credit for it and if they're still around - who are they working for?"
Toy Notes: Featured in 1984's CLAW/Sky Hawk commercial. The only figure from 1984 to be carried over to the 1986 insert catalog and 1986-style packaging. Item #6429. In pristine condition, this figure is considered a moderately high-demand item.
Re-releases: Recolored versions were released in Argentina as Ninja-Ku and Satan.

Version 2: 1988 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0156: Ninja	MOS 1: Covert Operations
	head: Storm Shadow (88, 04/VI), Red Ninja Viper (05) arms: Storm Shadow (88, 04/VI), Red Ninja Viper (05); upper arms only: Tommy Arashikage (06) torso: Storm Shadow (88, 04/VI), Red Ninja Viper (05) waist: Storm Shadow (88, 04/VI), Red Ninja Viper (05) legs: Storm Shadow (88, 04/VI), Red Ninja Viper (05)
	Accessories: red backpack (new, square with sword clips); black claw gauntlet (new, three tines); dark red sword (new, short with ribbed hilt, not neon); black bow (new, high-tension Yumi bow with telescopic sights)
	Storm Shadow served with Snake-Eyes in Southeast Asia and both of them later studied the secret arts of Ninjitsu with Storm Shadow's family, a ninja clan that could trace its history back through thirty generations of assassins. Unhinged by the murder of his uncle and mentor, he infiltrated Cobra, seeking revenge but found vengeance to be a poor substitute for life. Now, in semiretirement at a remote mountain hideaway, he occasionally takes on a special mission or two - if Snake-Eyes asks him nicely. "A ninja is a silent wraith with a razor-edged blade in one hand and a scaling-grapple in the other. Ninjas can penetrate the most sophisticated defenses and leave without a trace. They are mystic swordsmen, spies, assassins, acrobats, quick-change artists, and conjurors. Most people will tell you that ninjas don't exist. That's exactly what they want you to believe . . . "
Toy Notes: Item #6507. Featured in 1988's Swampmasher commercial.
Re-releases: A slightly different version was released in India.

Version 3: 1992 Ninja Force carded assortment
Fig. #0317: Ninja Force Leader	MOS 1: Covert Operations MOS 2: Martial Arts Instructor
	head: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93) arms: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) torso: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) waist: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) legs: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II)
	Accessories: white sword (new, katana with angled grip); white scythe (new, with thin blade); black figure stand
	STORM SHADOW is a former U.S. Army LRRP, former Cobra Viper, last Grand Master of the Arashikage Ninja Clan, sword brother to the inscrutable SNAKE-EYES, and now the leader of the newly formed G.I. Joe Ninja Force. Drawing from generations of secret lore and years of practical combat experience, Storm Shadow imparts to his Ninja Force such esoteric techniques as the "Cloak of Chameleon" and "Screaming Whirlwind." When he's on patrol, Storm Shadow operates the lethal G.I. Joe Patriot. Motto: "Train hard, fight easy!"
Toy Notes: With the exception of some variants, this version has tabs on his torso to keep it from pivoting, and his arms move opposite each other in a special maneuver. Item #6731. May have been available in some areas before Christmas 1991 but first listed in the 1992 insert catalog. The prototype pictured in the catalog has a black sickle and lacks the white sash.

Version 4: 1994 Shadow Ninjas carded assortment
Fig. #0483: Shadow Ninja Leader	MOS 1: Covert Operations MOS 2: Martial Arts Instructor
	head: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93) arms: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) torso: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) waist: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) legs: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II)
	Accessories: two clear blue claw gauntlets (88 Storm Shadow's); clear blue sword (92 Storm Shadow's); clear blue sword (92 Dojo's); clear blue knife (93 Scarlett's); clear blue sword (93 Scarlett's); clear blue nunchaku (92 Nunchuk's); clear blue figure stand
	STORM SHADOW's fighting skills are known throughout the world's martial arts community, from San Francisco's Chinatown to the most remote Tiberian village. But don't expect to see him hanging around much. Now that he possesses Inviso-Power, he just might be standing next to you at this very moment - a fact that has a lot of Cobra Ninjas very, very nervous. Motto: "I can fight like a ghost with the power of a ninja!!"
Toy Notes: Features a temperature-based color change from blue to white. This version has tabs on his torso to keep it from pivoting, and his arms move opposite each other in a special maneuver. Item #81142.

Version 5: 1997 three-pack assortment
Fig. #0502: Ninja	MOS 1: Covert Operations MOS 2: Martial Arts Instructor
	head: Storm Shadow (84, 97, 05/III), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04) arms: Storm Shadow (84, 97), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04); lower arms only: Storm Shadow (05/III, 06) torso: Storm Shadow (84, 97, 05/III), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04) waist: Storm Shadow (84, 97, 05/III), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04) legs: Storm Shadow (84, 97, 05/III), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04)
	Accessories: black backpack (84 Storm Shadow's); two black swords (84 Storm Shadow's katana and wakizashi); black bow (84 Storm Shadow's); black nunchuku (84 Storm Shadow's); black figure stand
	He also comes from a family of ninjas, whom he rejoined after serving his time in Southeast Asia. The head of the ninja clan, the Hard Master, Storm Shadow's uncle, was destroyed. The perpetrator was believed to be Storm Shadow himself. Storm Shadow knew otherwise, and took off in pursuit of the assailants. This eventually lead [sic] him to the terrorist organization known as Cobra. Storm Shadow infiltrated the organization, serving as Cobra Commander's personal bodyguard until he could discover the truth surrounding his uncle's death. It was ultimately revealed that the assassin was Zartan, on orders from Cobra Commander, and the intended target was Snake-Eyes. Storm Shadow was ultimately denied his revenge, but also realized that his drive for revenge had nearly consumed his soul. He turned his back on the evil that had nearly claimed him. He sought out his ninja brother Snake-Eyes, and eventually joined the G.I. Joes. From General Hawk's Files: "In his own way, Storm Shadow is just as devastating a warrior as Snake-Eyes. However, Storm Shadow seems to prefer more traditional, even ancient methods of combat, using the tools of the ninja as opposed to more modern hardware. Storm Shadow places a very high regard on personal honor, and is determined to make up for his time in service to Cobra. I'm glad he's on our side now!"
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive Commando Team three-pack with Lady Jaye (97) and Snake Eyes (97/I). Item #28015.

Version 6: 2000 Real American Hero Collection Wave 1 two-pack assortment
Fig. #0537: Ninja	MOS 1: Assassin MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93) arms: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) torso: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) waist: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) legs: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II)
	Accessories: silver sword (92 Nunchuk's); silver sword (92 T'Jbang's, with single blade); black figure stand
	Storm Shadow can trace his family history through thirty generations of assassins. He can scale sheer walls with bare hands and feet, move with blinding speed, and endure unspeakable hardship and pain. Qualified Expert: Long Bow, Samurai sword, Throwing Stars, Nunchaku sticks, 8th degree black belt in five martial arts.
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive two-pack with Snake Eyes (00). Item #57728.
Re-releases: A slightly different version was released in India.

Version 7: 2002 Joe vs. Cobra Wave 1 two-pack assortment (02/I)
Fig. #0584: Ninja Leader	MOS 1: Sabotage, Demolitions, and Terror MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05) arms: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05) torso: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05); retooled for an O-ring for non-Storm Shadow reuses. waist: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05); retooled for an O-ring for non-Storm Shadow reuses. legs: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05); retooled for an O-ring for non-Storm Shadow reuses.
	Accessories: white backpack (shared with Snake Eyes, with red trim); silver submachine gun (89 Snake Eyes's); two silver swords (89 Snake Eyes's); black knife (90 Range-Viper's)
	STORM SHADOW grew up in the Arashikage clan of ninjas and was trained in the triple disciplines of invisibility, survival, and silent assassination. During his training, his sword-brother was SNAKE EYES, the commando and martial arts master on the G.I. JOE team. The evil COBRA organization recruited Arashikage members. This corruption split the clan in two. After a COBRA agent killed STORM SHADOW's uncle, he went undercover within COBRA to find the assassin. When the killer was revealed [to be associated with COBRA], STORM SHADOW joined the G.I. JOE Team to get revenge. But now STORM SHADOW is back with COBRA. Are all Arishikage [sic] ninjas evil? Or does COBRA COMMANDER hold some power over STORM SHADOW? Whatever the reason, his anger is clear when he meets SNAKE EYES. The battle between the ninja masters will be legendary. "A ninja moves with deadly silence and is more powerful than all your weapons combined."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Snake Eyes (02/I). Item #53112.

Version 8: 2002 Joe vs. Cobra Wave 1.35 two-pack assortment (02/II)
Fig. #0609: Ninja Leader	MOS 1: Sabotage, Demolitions, and Terror MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05) arms: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05) torso: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05); retooled for an O-ring for non-Storm Shadow reuses. waist: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05); retooled for an O-ring for non-Storm Shadow reuses. legs: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05); retooled for an O-ring for non-Storm Shadow reuses.
	Accessories: grey backpack (shared with Snake Eyes, with red trim); silver submachine gun (89 Snake Eyes's); two silver swords (89 Snake Eyes's); black knife (90 Range-Viper's)
	STORM SHADOW grew up in the Arashikage clan of ninjas and was trained in the triple disciplines of invisibility, survival, and silent assassination. During his training, his sword-brother was SNAKE EYES, the commando and martial arts master on the G.I. JOE team. The evil COBRA organization recruited Arashikage members. This corruption split the clan in two. After a COBRA agent killed STORM SHADOW's uncle, he went undercover within COBRA to find the assassin. When the killer was revealed [to be associated with COBRA], STORM SHADOW joined the G.I. JOE Team to get revenge. But now STORM SHADOW is back with COBRA. Are all Arishikage [sic] ninjas evil? Or does COBRA COMMANDER hold some power over STORM SHADOW? Whatever the reason, his anger is clear when he meets SNAKE EYES. The battle between the ninja masters will be legendary. "A ninja moves with deadly silence and is more powerful than all your weapons combined."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Snake Eyes (02/I). Item #53112.

Version 9: 2002 Sound Attack boxed set (02/III)
Fig. #0650: Ninja Leader	MOS 1: Sabotage and Demolitions
	head: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93) arms: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) torso: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) waist: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) legs: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II)
	Accessories: black assault rifle (91 Red Star's AK-103); black crossbow (02/I Scarlett's, with Sound Attack tab) and arrow
	STORM SHADOW grew up in the Arashikage clan of ninjas and was trained in the triple disciplines of invisibility, survival, and silent assassination. During his training, his sword-brother was SNAKE EYES, the commando and martial arts master on the G.I. JOE team. The evil COBRA organization recruited Arashikage members. This corruption split the clan in two. After a COBRA agent killed STORM SHADOW's uncle, he went undercover within COBRA to find the assassin. When the killer was revealed [to be associated with COBRA], STORM SHADOW joined the G.I. JOE Team to get revenge. But now STORM SHADOW is back with COBRA. Are all Arishikage [sic] ninjas evil? Or does COBRA COMMANDER hold some power over STORM SHADOW? Whatever the reason, his anger is clear when he meets SNAKE EYES. The battle between the ninja masters will be legendary. "A ninja moves with deadly silence and is more powerful than all your weapons combined."
Toy Notes: Boxed in a B.J.'s-exclusive set with Dial-Tone (02), Firefly (02/II), Roadblock (02), Fast Blast Viper (02), Snake Eyes (02/III), Wet-Suit (02/III), and Undertow (02). Item #53227.

Version 10: 2002 Joe vs. Cobra Wave 3 two-pack assortment (02/IV)
Fig. #0662: Ninja Leader	MOS 1: Sabotage and Demolitions
	head: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05) arms: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05) torso: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05); retooled for an O-ring for non-Storm Shadow reuses. waist: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05); retooled for an O-ring for non-Storm Shadow reuses. legs: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05); retooled for an O-ring for non-Storm Shadow reuses.
	Accessories: dark grey backpack (02/I Snake Eyes's, with silver trim); black pistol (86 Low-Light's Uzi, oversized with Sound Attack tab); two silver swords (89 Snake Eyes's); black knife (90 Range-Viper's)
	STORM SHADOW grew up in the Arashikage clan of ninjas. During his training, his sword-brother was SNAKE EYES, the commando and martial arts master on the G.I. JOE team. The evil COBRA organization recruited Arishikage [sic] members. This corruption split the clan in two. After a COBRA agent killed STORM SHADOW's uncle, he went undercover within COBRA to find the assassin. When the killer was revealed, STORM SHADOW joined the G.I. JOE team to get revenge. But now STORM SHADOW is back with COBRA. Whose side is he really on? He knows AGENT SCARLETT is trailing him, and he has escaped her traps several times. He won't let her catch him - until he wants to be caught. "A ninja moves silently and is more powerful than all your weapons combined."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Agent Scarlett (02/II). Item #53229.

Version 11: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 1 two-pack assortment (04/I)
Fig. #0794: COBRA Ninja	MOS 1: Unknown MOS 2: Unknown
	head: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/I, 05/II) arms: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV) torso: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses waist: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses legs: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses
	Accessories: white skirt (new, with gold trim); black sheath (02 Snake Eyes's, without backpack peg); silver sword (89 Snake Eyes's); two silver knives (90 Range-Viper's)
	One of the two most dangerous men on the face of the planet, STORM SHADOW was once a master of the Arashikage ninja clan. Now, he sells his arcane skills to the evil forces of COBRA in order to pursue his twisted plan for revenge against his former sword brother SNAKE EYES. Ninjas are mystic warriors, spies, master swordsmen, acrobats, conjurors, and tricksters. They can do all sorts of amazing things - or at least seem to do them, because the ninja's prime directive is embodied in a major precept of the ancient warrior sage Sun Tsu, who said, "All warfare is based on deception." This should give COBRA pause to consider the loyalty of STORM SHADOW and ponder the question, "What does he really want?" "A sword hidden away in its scabbard does not lose its edge. The same can be said for my loyalty and honor."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Snake Eyes (04/I). Item #55466. Storm Shadow's construction is altered to accommodate a spring-loaded, Action Attack ninja move. Catalog images and character art give this version blue and yellow trim instead of red and brown.

Version 12: 2004 Strike Team: Urban Division carded set (04/II)
Fig. #0900: Ninja Leader	MOS 1: Sabotage and Demolitions
	head: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93) arms: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) torso: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) waist: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II) legs: Storm Shadow (92, 94, 00, 02/III, 04/II), T'Gin-Zu (93), Ken Masters (93/I, 93/II)
	Accessories: black submachine gun (89 Snake Eyes's); black sword (92 T'Jbang's); black chain weapon (89 Snake Eyes's); black figure stand
	STORM SHADOW grew up in the ARASHIKAGE clan of ninjas and wears the clan's mark. During his training, his sword-brother was SNAKE EYES, the commando and martial arts master on the G.I. JOE Team. The evil COBRA organization recruited Arashikage members. This corruption split the clan in two. After his uncle was killed by a COBRA agent, STORM SHADOW went undercover within COBRA to find the assassin. When the killer was revealed, STORM SHADOW joined the G.I. JOE Team to get revenge. But now STORM SHADOW is back with COBRA. Are all Arashikage ninjas evil? Or does COBRA COMMANDER hold some special power over STORM SHADOW? Whatever the reason, his anger is clear when he meets SNAKE EYES. The battle between the ninja masters will be legendary. "A ninja moves silently and is more powerful than all your weapons combined."
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with Alley Viper (04), Firefly (04/III), Night Creeper (04/I), Nullifier (04), and Scrap Iron (04). Item #53913.

Version 13: 2004 Operation Avalanche boxed set (04/III)
Fig. #0906: Ninja Leader	MOS 1: Sabotage and Demolitions
	head: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05) arms: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05) torso: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05); retooled for an O-ring for non-Storm Shadow reuses. waist: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05); retooled for an O-ring for non-Storm Shadow reuses. legs: Storm Shadow (02/I, 02/II, 02/IV, 04/III), Ninja Trooper (04), Shadow Strike (05); retooled for an O-ring for non-Storm Shadow reuses.
	Accessories: none
	STORM SHADOW grew up in the ARASHIKAGE clan of ninjas and wears the clan's mark. During his training, his sword-brother was SNAKE EYES, the commando and martial arts master on the G.I. JOE Team. The evil COBRA organization recruited Arashikage members. This corruption split the clan in two. After his uncle was killed by a COBRA agent, STORM SHADOW went undercover within COBRA to find the assassin. When the killer was revealed, STORM SHADOW joined the G.I. JOE Team to get revenge. But now STORM SHADOW is back with COBRA. Are all Arashikage ninjas evil? Or does COBRA COMMANDER hold some special power over STORM SHADOW? Whatever the reason, his anger is clear when he meets SNAKE EYES. The battle between the ninja masters will be legendary. "A ninja moves silently and is more powerful than all your weapons combined."
Toy Notes: Boxed in a Kmart-exclusive set with Dusty (02/II), Snake Eyes (02/IV), and Iron Grenadier (03/I), two Air Assault (03) vehicles, and a repaint of the Assault Quad (02).

Version 14: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 4 two-pack assortment (04/IV)
Fig. #0908: COBRA Ninja	MOS 1: Unknown MOS 2: Unknown
	head: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/I, 05/II) arms: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV) torso: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses waist: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses legs: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses
	Accessories: white skirt (04/I Storm Shadow's, with black trim); black backpack (new, with silver trim and sword slots on sides); two silver hook swords (new, with black trim); black staff (new, splits in two)
	One of the two most dangerous men on the face of the planet, STORM SHADOW was once a master of the Arashikage ninja clan. Now, he sells his arcane skills to the evil forces of COBRA in order to pursue his twisted plan for revenge against his former sword brother SNAKE EYES. Ninjas are mystic warriors, spies, master swordsmen, acrobats, conjurors, and tricksters. They can do all sorts of amazing things - or at least seem to do them, because the ninja's prime directive is embodied in a major precept of the ancient warrior sage Sun Tsu, who said, "All warfare is based on deception." This should give COBRA pause to consider the loyalty of STORM SHADOW and ponder the question, "What does he really want?" "A sword hidden away in its scabbard does not lose its edge. The same can be said for my loyalty and honor."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Kamakura (04/I). Item #55985.

Version 15: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 4 carded Ninja Lightning Cycle vehicle (04/V)
Fig. #0919: COBRA Ninja
	head: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/I, 05/II) arms: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV) torso: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses waist: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses legs: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses
	Accessories: black sheath backpack (02 Snake Eyes's); black sword (89 Snake Eyes's); black chain weapon (shared with Snake Eyes; two pieces on hinge)
	One of the two most dangerous men on the face of the planet, STORM SHADOW was once a master of the Arashikage ninja clan. Now, he sells his arcane skills to the evil forces of COBRA in order to pursue his twisted plan for revenge against his former sword brother SNAKE EYES. Ninjas are mystic warriors, spies, master swordsmen, acrobats, conjurors, and tricksters. They can do all sorts of amazing things - or at least seem to do them, because the ninja's prime directive is embodied in a major precept of the ancient warrior sage Sun Tsu, who said, "All warfare is based on deception." This should give COBRA pause to consider the loyalty of STORM SHADOW and ponder the question, "What does he really want?" "A sword hidden away in its scabbard does not lose its edge. The same can be said for my loyalty and honor."
Toy Notes: Item #56100.

Version 16: 2004 Ninja Cobra Strike Team carded set (04/VI)
Fig. #0968: Ninja Leader	MOS 1: Sabotage and Demolitions
	head: Storm Shadow (88, 04/VI), Red Ninja Viper (05) arms: Storm Shadow (88, 04/VI), Red Ninja Viper (05); upper arms only: Tommy Arashikage (06) torso: Storm Shadow (88, 04/VI), Red Ninja Viper (05) waist: Storm Shadow (88, 04/VI), Red Ninja Viper (05) legs: Storm Shadow (88, 04/VI), Red Ninja Viper (05)
	Accessories: black claw gauntlet (88 Storm Shadow's); black backpack (91 Dusty's); black sword (92 Dojo's); black crossbow (82 Scarlett's XK-1)
	STORM SHADOW grew up in the ARASHIKAGE clan of ninjas and wears the clan's mark. During his training, his sword-brother was SNAKE EYES, the commando and martial arts master on the G.I. JOE Team. The evil COBRA organization recruited Arashikage members. This corruption split the clan in two. After his uncle was killed by a COBRA agent, STORM SHADOW went undercover within COBRA to find the assassin. When the killer was revealed, STORM SHADOW joined the G.I. JOE Team to get revenge. But now STORM SHADOW is back with COBRA. Are all Arashikage ninjas evil? Or does COBRA COMMANDER hold some special power over STORM SHADOW? Whatever the reason, his anger is clear when he meets SNAKE EYES. The battle between the ninja masters will be legendary. "A ninja moves silently and is more powerful than all your weapons combined."
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with Black Dragon Ninja (04), two copies of Red Ninja Viper (04), and two versions of Vypra (04/I, 04/II). Item #00678.

Version 17: 2005 Ninja Battles boxed set (05/I)
Fig. #0998: COBRA Ninja
	head: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/I, 05/II) arms: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV) torso: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses waist: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses legs: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses
	Accessories: white skirt (04 Storm Shadow's, plain); black backpack (04 Storm Shadow's, with silver trim); brown staff (04 Storm Shadow's); two brown hook swords (04 Storm Shadow's, with silver blades)
	One of the two most dangerous men on the face of the planet, STORM SHADOW was once a master of the ARASHIKAGE ninja clan. Now, he sells his arcane skills to the evil forces of COBRA in order to pursue his twisted plan for revenge against his former sword brother SNAKE EYES. Ninjas are mystic warriors, spies, master swordsmen, acrobats, conjurors, and tricksters. They can do all sorts of amazing things - or at least seem to do them, because the ninja's prime directive is embodied in a major precept of the ancient warrior sage Sun Tsu, who said, "All warfare is based on deception." This should give COBRA pause to consider the loyalty of STORM SHADOW and ponder the question, "What does he really want?" "A sword hidden away in its scabbard does not lose its edge. The same can be said for my loyalty and honor."
Toy Notes: Boxed with Snake Eyes (05/I), Tiger Claw (05), Black Dragon Ninja (05), Shadow Strike (05), the Ninja Battles Playset, the Ninja Battles DVD, and an original comic. Item #56170.

Version 18: 2005 Valor vs. Venom Wave 3 single-pack assortment (05/II)
Fig. #1032: COBRA Ninja
	head: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/I, 05/II) arms: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV) torso: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses waist: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses legs: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses
	Accessories: black backpack (04 Storm Shadow's, with silver trim); two black hook swords (04 Storm Shadow's)
	One of the two most dangerous men on the face of the planet, STORM SHADOW was once a master of the ARASHIKAGE ninja clan. Now, he sells his arcane skills to the evil forces of COBRA in order to pursue his twisted plan for revenge against his former sword brother SNAKE EYES. Ninjas are mystic warriors, spies, master swordsmen, acrobats, conjurors, and tricksters. They can do all sorts of amazing things - or at least seem to do them, because the ninja's prime directive is embodied in a major precept of the ancient warrior sage Sun Tsu, who said, "All warfare is based on deception." This should give COBRA pause to consider the loyalty of STORM SHADOW and ponder the question, "What does he really want?" "A sword hidden away in its scabbard does not lose its edge. The same can be said for my loyalty and honor."
Toy Notes: Item #06109.

Version 19: 2005 Wave 2 comic three-pack assortment (05/III)
Fig. #1040: COBRA Ninja	MOS 1: Ninja MOS 2: Sabotage
	head: Storm Shadow (84, 97, 05/III), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04) arms: Storm Shadow (05/III); upper arms only: Dusty (91, 00, 02/II), Guile (93/I, 93/II); lower arms only: Tommy Arashikage (06) torso: Storm Shadow (84, 97, 05/III), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04) waist: Storm Shadow (84, 97, 05/III), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04) legs: Storm Shadow (84, 97, 05/III), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04)
	Accessories: black sheath backpack (02 Snake Eyes's, with silver trim); black sword (04/III Snake Eyes's, with silver blade)
	One of the two most dangerous men on the face of the planet, STORM SHADOW was once a master of the ARASHIKAGE ninja clan. Now, he sells his arcane skills to the evil forces of COBRA in order to pursue his twisted plan for revenge against his former sword brother SNAKE EYES. Ninjas are mystic warriors, spies, master swordsmen, acrobats, conjurors, and tricksters. They can do all sorts of amazing things - or at least seem to do them, because the ninja's prime directive is embodied in a major precept of the ancient warrior sage Sun Tsu, who said, "All warfare is based on deception." This should give COBRA pause to consider the loyalty of STORM SHADOW and ponder the question, "What does he really want?" "A sword hidden away in its scabbard does not lose its edge. The same can be said for my loyalty and honor."
Toy Notes: Carded in a three-pack with Snake Eyes (05/IV), Red Ninja Viper (05), and a reprint of Marvel #21. Item #61061.

Version 20: 2005 special mail-order (05/IV)
Fig. #1048: COBRA Ninja	MOS 1: Ninja MOS 2: Sabotage
	head: Storm Shadow (05/IV) arms: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV) torso: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses waist: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses legs: Storm Shadow (04/I, 04/IV, 04/V, 05/V, 05/II, 05/IV); Action Attack removed for all reuses
	Accessories: white hood (new); black sword (89 Snake Eyes's, with silver blade); two black knives (90 Range Viper's, with silver blade)
	STORM SHADOW was once a master of the ARASHIKAGE ninja clan. Along with his sword-brother, SNAKE EYES, he was taught the ways of the ninja by his father, HARD MASTER. STORM SHADOW could never accept that cooperation, not conquest, is often the key to victory. His desperate need to be the best in his father's eyes was a fatal flaw exploited by a COBRA ninja who infiltrated the clan. This evil ninja caused the death of HARD MASTER and had the blame fall on SNAKE EYES. This split the clan and the sword-brothers in two. Now STORM SHADOW works for COBRA in his quest to get revenge against SNAKE EYES. But is his dedication to the cause of evil the truth or a deception? Ninjas work with the art of illusion as well as the blade of the sword. What are the true motives of STORM SHADOW? "I will do what must be done to avenge the death of my father."
Toy Notes: Available from Hasbro Direct.

Version 21: 2006 Wave 1 comic three-pack assortment
Fig. #1119: Ninja Tommy Arashikage	MOS 1: Ninja MOS 2: Sabotage
	head: Tommy Arashikage (06) upper arms: Storm Shadow (88, 04/VI, 06), Red Ninja Viper (05) lower arms: Storm Shadow (84, 97, 05/III, 06), Ninja Viper (92), Black Dragon Ninja (04), Red Ninja Viper (04) torso: Roadblock (84, 88, 04/II, 05/I), Double Blast (01, 02), Tommy Arashikage (06) waist: Roadblock (84, 88, 04/II, 05/I), Double Blast (01, 02), Cobra Trooper (04, 06/II), Cobra Officer (04), Cobra Squad Leader (05/I, 05/II), Night Trooper (05/I, 05/II), Tommy Arashikage (06) legs: Roadblock (84, 88, 04/II, 05/I), Starduster (87), Double Blast (01, 02), Leatherneck (01), Tommy Arashikage (06); upper legs only: Sgt. Mutt (04/II)
	Accessories: light green vest (03 Cross Hair's); dark grey quiver/bag (05 Zartan's); black machine gun (92 Shockwave's M-33); black bow (89 Gnawgahyde's), two dark grey arrows (05 Zartan's)
	Before evil corrupted him and changed his fate forever, STORM SHADOW shared a close friendship with SGT. STALKER and SNAKE EYES, serving with them in the same military unit. Back then, he was known to everyone as "Tommy" and always carried his bow and steel-tipped arrows as well as his M16 rifle. During one long-range patrol, the three friends spotted an enemy fighter and, knowing the rest of the fighter's platoon couldn't be too far behind, they radioed for evacuation. Just as the helicopter arrived, weapons fire tore through the air, seriously wounding SNAKE EYES. Ignoring orders to leave his friend behind, STORM SHADOW ran through the crossfire to rescue him, dodging bullets with uncanny ease and saving SNAKE EYES from certain death. "I was not going to leave him behind. We would come out together, or not at all."
Toy Notes: Carded in a three-pack with CLASSIFIED (06), Lonzo Wilkinson (06), and a reprint of Marvel #26. Item #13024. This comic pack is considered a high-demand item.

Version 22: 2007 25th Anniversary Wave 1 carded assortment (07/I)
Fig. #1160: Ninja	MOS 1: Covert Operations
	head: Storm Shadow (07/I, 08/II, 09/III), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) arms: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII) chest: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) midsection: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) legs: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08); upper legs only: Storm Shadow (09/II, 09/IV); feet only: Storm Shadow (09/I)
	Accessories: dark red quiver (new, with sword slots, black arrows, and rope around chest); two black swords (new, one long and one short, each with gold guard and silver blade); black dagger (new, short with silver blade, tucks into belt); black bow (new, large, slightly curved, with handle in middle); black Joe figure stand
	STORM SHADOW served with SNAKE EYES in Southeast Asia and both of them later studied the secret art of Ninjitsu with the family of STORM SHADOW, a ninja clan that could trace its history back through thirty generations of ninjas. Unhinged by the murder of his uncle and mentor, he infiltrated COBRA seeking revenge, but found vengeance to be a poor substitute for life. Now, in semi-retirement at a remote mountain hideaway, he occasionally takes on a special mission or two - if SNAKE EYES asks him nicely. "A ninja is a silent wraith with a razor-edged blade in one hand and a scaling-grapple in the other. Ninjas can penetrate the most sophisticated defense and leave without a trace. They are mystic swordsmen, spies, acrobats, quick-change artists, and conjurers. Most people will tell you that ninjas don't exist. That's exactly what the ninjas want you to believe."
Toy Notes: Item #25177.

Version 23: 2007 25th Anniversary Cobra boxed set (07/II)
Fig. #1174: Cobra Ninja	MOS 1: Sabotage MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/III, 08/IV) arms: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII) chest: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) midsection: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) legs: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08); upper legs only: Storm Shadow (09/II, 09/IV); feet only: Storm Shadow (09/I)
	Accessories: black quiver (new, like 07/I Storm Shadow's but with smooth strap instead of rope); two black swords (07/I Storm Shadow's, each with gold guard and silver blade); black dagger (07/I Storm Shadow's, with silver blade); black bow (07/I Storm Shadow's); black Cobra figure stand
	STORM SHADOW can trace his family history through thirty generations of ninjas. He can scale sheer walls with bare hands and feet, move with blinding speed, and endure unspeakable hardship and pain. Qualified expert: Long bow; Samurai sword; Throwing stars; Nunchaku sticks; 8th degree black belt in five martial arts. "The great Ninja clans disappeared a hundred years ago. If they were wiped out, nobody took the credit for it and if they're still around - who are they working for?"
Toy Notes: Boxed in a set with Baroness (07), Cobra (07/I), Cobra Commander (07/II), and Destro (07/II), as well as a sound box that played a portion of the cartoon theme music. Item #26758.

Version 24: 2007 25th Anniversary Cobra Legions boxed set (07/III)
Fig. #1183: Cobra Ninja	MOS 1: Ninja MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/III, 08/IV) arms: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII) chest: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) midsection: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) legs: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08); upper legs only: Storm Shadow (09/II, 09/IV); feet only: Storm Shadow (09/I)
	Accessories: black quiver (07/II Storm Shadow's, with red trim and white arrows); two black swords (07/I Storm Shadow's, each with red hilt and silver blade); black dagger (07/I Storm Shadow's, with silver blade); black bow (07/I Storm Shadow's); black Cobra figure stand
	One of the two most dangerous men on the face of the planet, STORM SHADOW was once a master of the ARASHIKAGE ninja clan. Now, he sells his arcane skills to the evil forces of COBRA in order to pursue his twisted plan for revenge against his former sword brother SNAKE EYES. Ninjas are mystic warriors, spies, master swordsmen, acrobats, conjurers, and tricksters. They can do al sorts of amazing things - or at least seem to do them, because the ninja's prime directive is embodied in a major precept of the ancient warrior sage Sun Tsu, who said, "All warfare is based on deception." This should give COBRA pause to consider the loyalty of STORM SHADOW and ponder the question, "What does he really want?" "A sword hidden away in its scabbard does not lose its edge. The same can be said for my loyalty and honor."
Toy Notes: Boxed in a set with Air Trooper (07), Cobra (07/III), Cobra Commander (07/III), and Vehicle Driver (07), as well as a sound box that played a portion of the animated movie's theme music. Item #26247. Storm Shadow's bow was packaged with the figure stands.

Version 25: 2008 Wave 1 comic two-pack assortment (08/I)
Fig. #1213: Cobra Ninja	MOS 1: Sabotage MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/III, 08/IV) arms: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII) chest: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) midsection: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) legs: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08); upper legs only: Storm Shadow (09/II, 09/IV); feet only: Storm Shadow (09/I)
	Accessories: dark blue quiver (07/II Storm Shadow's, with yellow arrows); two dark blue swords (07/I Storm Shadow's, each with silver blade); dark blue dagger (07/I Storm Shadow's, with silver blade); dark blue bow (07/I Storm Shadow's); black Cobra figure stand
	STORM SHADOW can trace his family history through thirty generations of ninjas. He can scale sheer walls with bare hands and feet, move with blinding speed, and endure unspeakable hardship and pain. Qualified expert: Long bow; Samurai sword; Throwing stars; Nunchaku sticks; 8th degree black belt in five martial arts. "The great Ninja clans disappeared a hundred years ago. If they were wiped out, nobody took the credit for it and if they're still around - who are they working for?"
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Snake Eyes (08/II) and a reprint of Marvel #21. Item #28422.

Version 26: 2008 Wave 3 comic two-pack assortment (08/II)
Fig. #1228: Cobra Ninja	MOS 1: Sabotage MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (07/I, 08/II), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) arms: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII) chest: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) midsection: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) legs: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08); upper legs only: Storm Shadow (09/II, 09/IV); feet only: Storm Shadow (09/I)
	Accessories: red hooded cloak (new, cloth); dark blue quiver (07/II Storm Shadow's, with yellow arrows and black straps); two blue swords (07/I Storm Shadow's, each with silver blade), blue dagger (07/I Storm Shadow's, with silver blade); blue bow (new, hexagonal with blue-tipped yellow arrow); black Cobra figure stand
	STORM SHADOW serves COBRA COMMANDER, and bringing him a prize like the G.I. JOE team's SCARLETT will surely please the head snake. But the COBRA ninja may also have another agenda: did he choose SCARLETT because it was sure to bring his enemy, SNAKE EYES, right to him? STORM SHADOW has mastered several martial arts disciplines, making him the only one who can truly challenge the G.I. JOE team's top ninja. But it's more than just a contest to see who is the better ninja: the matching symbols on their arms reveal a hidden connection that haunts them to this day. "He may escape from me now, but one day when our swords cross, I'll make sure he doesn't walk away from that duel."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Snake Eyes (08/III) and an original comic (#21b). Item #29341.

Version 27: 2008 Wave 4 comic two-pack assortment (08/III)
Fig. #1269: Cobra Ninja	MOS 1: Sabotage MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/III, 08/IV) arms: Gung Ho (07, 08), Dreadnok Torch (08, 09), Storm Shadow (08/III) chest: Gung Ho (07, 08), Dreadnok Torch (08, 09), Storm Shadow (08/III), Zartan (08, 09/I, 09/II) midsection: Gung Ho (07, 08), Dreadnok Torch (08, 09), Storm Shadow (08/III), Zartan (08, 09/I, 09/II) legs: Storm Shadow (08/III, 09/III); upper legs 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), Air Trooper (07), Vehicle Driver (07), Night Watch Officer (08), Night Watch Trooper (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV), Crankcase (08), Cobra Driver (08), Cobra Bazooka Trooper (08), Cobra Pilot (08), Flint (08/II), Vehicle Gunner (08), Scrap-Iron (08/I), Cobra Paratrooper (08), Cobra Stinger Driver (09); upper right only: Outback (09)
	Accessories: black vest (new, with large shoulder pads, gold trim, and silver ninja stars); black backpack (square, with sword clips on each side, opens); black submachine gun (small Uzi, fits inside backpack); two black swords (new, with gold dragon's head tip and silver blade); black claw (new, with curved blades); two silver sickles (new, connected by black string)
	STORM SHADOW can trace his family history through thirty generations of ninjas. He can scale sheer walls with bare hands and feet, move with blinding speed and endure unspeakable hardship and pain. He's an eighth degree black belt in five martial arts and a qualified expert in multiple martial arts weapons including the longbow, samurai sword, throwing stars, and nuchaku sticks. His desire for revenge over the death of his uncle the Hard Master has warped his life, but it may not have completely deadened the ARASHIKAGE code of honor within him. "Revenge is a snake turning back on itself, entrapping everyone - victim and perpetrator - inside its venomous coils."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Firefly (08) and an original comic (#4). Item #30944.

Version 28: 2008 post-25th Anniversary Wave 9 carded assortment (08/IV)
Fig. #1302: Ninja-Ku Leader	MOS 1: Sabotage MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/III, 08/IV) arms: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII) chest: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) midsection: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) legs: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08); upper legs only: Storm Shadow (09/II, 09/IV); feet only: Storm Shadow (09/I)
	Accessories: brown quiver (07/II Storm Shadow's, with black strap and arrows); two black swords (07/I Storm Shadow's, each with brown blade); black dagger (07/I Storm Shadow's, with brown blade); brown bow (07/I Storm Shadow's); black Cobra figure stand
	STORM SHADOW can trace his family history through thirty generations of ninjas. He can scale sheer walls with bare hands and feet, move with blinding speed, and endure unspeakable hardship and pain. Qualified expert: Long bow; Samurai sword; Throwing stars; Nunchaku sticks; 8th degree black belt in five martial arts. As a high-ranking member of the elite and elusive Ninja-Ku clan, he is specially trained to blend with the shadows and slip past his enemies without ever being detected. "The great Ninja clans disappeared a hundred years ago. If they were wiped out, nobody took the credit for it and if they're still around - who are they working for?"
Toy Notes: An homage to Ninja-Ku, a black Storm Shadow repaint released in Argentina. Item #32494.

Version 29: 2009 Wave 8 comic two-pack assortment (09/I)
Fig. #1407: Cobra Ninja	MOS 1: Sabotage MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (09/I) arms: Storm Shadow (09/I) chest: Storm Shadow (09/I) midsection: Storm Shadow (09/I) legs: Storm Shadow (09/I); feet only: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08)
	Accessories: silver mask (new, with brown plastic cloth); silver ceremonial mask (new, with grilled mouth); red belt (thin); brown bo staff (new, with serrated silver blades); silver axe (92 Dice's, with brown grip); black Cobra figure stand
	STORM SHADOW can trace his family history through thirty generations of ninjas. He can scale sheer wals with bare hands and feet, move with blinding speed, and endure unspeakable hardship and pain. He's an eighth degree black belt in five martial arts and is a qualified expert in the long bow, samurai sword, throwing stars, and nunchaku sticks. He's extremely arrogant about his abilities, but with good reason: he will succeed where all others have failed. An expert at sabotage, he relishes the chance to infiltrate any G.I. JOE operations base; it's a nice way to keep his skills at their sharpest...and the resulting destruction amuses him. "The G.I. JOE team can put up a good fight, but there's no way they will ever win any confrontation with me."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Tunnel Rat (09) and an original comic (Resolute #2). Item #37447.

Version 30: 2009 Cobra Collector 5 Pack boxed set (09/II)
Fig. #1410: Cobra Ninja	MOS 1: Sabotage MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (09/II, 09/IV) arms: Storm Shadow (09/II, 09/IV) chest: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/III, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) midsection: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/III, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) legs: Storm Shadow (09/II, 09/IV); upper legs only: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/I), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08)
	Accessories: grey quiver (07/II Storm Shadow's, with black trim, strap, and arrows); two black swords (07/I Storm Shadow's, each with silver blade); black dagger (07/I Storm Shadow's, with silver blade); black bow (07/I Storm Shadow's); black nunchuks (new, with silver chain, at an angle), silver grappling hook (new, with four tines and black string); black Cobra figure stand
	STORM SHADOW can trace his family history through thirty generations of ninjas in the legendary ARASHIKAGE clan. He can scale sheer walls with bare hands and feet, move with blinding speed, and endure unspeakable hardship and pain. An eight-degree black belt in five martial arts, he's a qualified expert in the long bow, samurai sword, throwing stars, and nunchaku sticks, as well as most conventional military weapons. His bitter rivalry with the G.I. JOE team ninja SNAKE EYES springs from a tragic incident in their shared past. The strong forces of heroism and hatred have combined within him to create one of two deadliest ninja masters in the world, and one of the COBRA legion's most powerful warriors. "One of the meanings of the word 'ninja' is said to be 'a person who conceals his presence.' You would do well to ponder that meaning and never assume you understand my true intentions."
Toy Notes: Boxed with Baroness (09), Cobra Commander (09/II), Cobra Viper (09/I), and Zartan (09/I). Item #36448.

Version 31: 2009 Greatest Battles DVD boxed set (09/III)
Fig. #1424: Cobra Ninja	MOS 1: Sabotage MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (07/I, 08/II, 09/III), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) arms: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/III), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII) chest: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/III, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) midsection: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/III, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) legs: Storm Shadow (08/III, 09/III); upper legs 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), Air Trooper (07), Vehicle Driver (07), Night Watch Officer (08), Night Watch Trooper (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV), Crankcase (08), Cobra Driver (08), Cobra Bazooka Trooper (08), Cobra Pilot (08), Flint (08/II), Vehicle Gunner (08), Scrap-Iron (08/I), Cobra Paratrooper (08), Cobra Stinger Driver (09); upper right only: Outback (09)
	Accessories: grey webbing (07 Cobra Officer's); red backpack (07 Storm Shadow's, with black arrows); two black swords (07 Storm Shadow's, with silver blades); black Cobra figure stand
	[This set did not include filecards. The following text appears on the box back.] This ninja master works for Cobra. He is as skilled as his enemy, Snake Eyes, and looks for every chance to defeat the G.I. Joe ninja.
Toy Notes: Boxed with Duke (09/II), Snake Eyes (09/II), Cobra Commander (09/III), and Greatest Battles DVD. Item #38905.

Version 32: 2009 Hall of Heroes carded assortment, #4 (09/IV)
Fig. #1435: Cobra Ninja	MOS 1: Sabotage MOS 2: Intelligence
	head: Storm Shadow (09/II, 09/IV) arms: Storm Shadow (09/II, 09/IV) chest: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/III, 9/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) midsection: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/II, 09/III, 09/IV), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08) legs: Storm Shadow (09/II, 09/IV); upper legs only: Storm Shadow (07/I, 07/II, 07/III, 08/I, 08/II, 09/I), Red Ninja (07, 08), Red Ninja Leader (08), Snake Eyes (08/VIII), Cobra Ninja Viper (08)
	Accessories: black quiver (07/II Storm Shadow's); two black swords (07/I Storm Shadow's, each with silver blade); black dagger (07/I Storm Shadow's, with silver blade); black nunchuks (09/II Storm Shadow's, with silver chain), light grey grappling hook (09/II Storm Shadow's, with black string); gold Cobra figure stand
	STORM SHADOW can trace his family history through thirty generations of ninjas. He can scale sheer walls with bare hands and feet, move with blinding speed, and endure unspeakable hardship and pain. Qualified expert: Long bow; Samurai sword; Throwing stars; Nunchaku sticks; 8th degree black belt in five martial arts. "The great Ninja clans disappeared a hundred years ago. If they were wiped out, nobody took the credit for it and if they're still around - who are they working for?"
Toy Notes: Item #39529.

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