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+ Tele-Viper

TELE-VIPER - prefix suggesting distance; telecommunications

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Various voices. Spoke 34 lines in 17 episodes. First appeared and spoke in Lights! Camera! Cobra!. Total appearances: 22. Had alternately dark grey or black gear on their headsets, with or without a chinstrap, and a red mirror image of words often scrolled across their goggles, sometimes in mirrored form.

Prioritized Appearance List: Red Rocket's Glare, Arise Serpentor Arise parts 4 and 5, The Great Alaskan Land Rush, Sins of Our Fathers, Lights! Camera! Cobra!, The Gamesmaster, Captives of Cobra I, The Most Dangerous Thing in the World, Into Your Tent I Will Silently Creep. One line: The Synthoid Conspiracy I-II, Spell of the Siren, Lasers in the Night, The Germ, Worlds Without End I, There's No Place Like Springfield II, Not a Ghost of a Chance, The Movie parts 1 and 4. Silent: Where the Reptiles Roam, G.I. Joe and the Golden Fleece. Tele-Vipers are not included in any opening sequences.

DiC Cartoon Notes: A Tele-Viper in a 1985 outfit appears in Operation Dragonfire part 2, and the 1989 Python Patrol version appears in parts 4 and 5. Commercial animation gave the Python Tele-Vipers a vest with black instead of grey.

Versions:

1. 1985
2. 1989 (Python Patrol)
3. 2003 (Spy Troops)

4. 2004 (VvV Wave 5)
5. 2005 (Single Pack)

6. 2008/I (Flight Pod)
7. 2008/II (Extreme Conditions)

Version 1: 1985 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0066: Cobra Communications	MOS 1: Communications MOS 2: Electronics
	head: Tele-Viper (85, 89) arms: Tele-Viper (85, 89) torso: Tele-Viper (85, 89), Claymore (86) waist: Tele-Viper (85, 89) legs: Tele-Viper (85, 89)
	Accessories: black backpack (new, with hose peg and wide antenna); black rifle (new, comm-scan gun); black hose (long standard)
	These are the RTOs (Radio Telecommunications Operators) of the COBRA ground forces. They carry a standard modular radio pack that contains as a main unit a VHF transceiver equipped with an automatic frequency hopper, a crypto unit and passive jamming and anti-jamming devices. The Tele-Viper helmet contains high resolution earphones with overload dampers and two sets of voice actuated microphones. The interior of the helmet offers an alternative LED readout triggered through the optional computer pack. Optional transmission modes include microwave beam and laser - Both available as add-ons to the basic pack.
Toy Notes: Item #6447.

Version 2: 1989 Python Patrol carded assortment
Fig. #0223: Python Patrol Communications Python Tele-Viper
	head: Tele-Viper (85, 89) arms: Tele-Viper (85, 89) torso: Tele-Viper (85, 89), Claymore (86) waist: Tele-Viper (85, 89) legs: Tele-Viper (85, 89)
	Accessories: black backpack (85 Tele-Viper's); black rifle (85 Tele-Viper's comm-scan gun); black hose (long standard)
	He's the RTO [Radio Telecommunications Operator] of Python Patrol's ground forces. The PYTHON TELE-VIPER is equipped with a modular radio pack that contains all new, sophisticated radar jamming devices. He carries digital scrambler/decoders and low speed recording decks for ultra-high speed burst transmissions, enabling Python Patrol personnel to communicate rapidly with other Cobra units and support elements. "It's almost impossible to stay undetected as long as this guy is in the field! As soon as your position is discovered, you might as well 'call it a day' because he is going to radio in for an air strike on your location before you can get away! Once he has you, he has you!"
Variations: Some copies may have come without the black hose.
Toy Notes: Item #6623-3.
Re-releases: Also bagged with two copies of Countdown's pistols at a 1992 convention, identified simply as Tele-Viper.

Version 3: 2003 Spy Troops Wave 8 two-pack assortment
Fig. #0783: COBRA Communications Specialist
	head: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05) arms: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05) torso: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05) waist: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05) legs: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05)
	Accessories: grey mic (new, slightly bent); black pistol (02 Shipwreck's with silencer); black shotgun (02 Dart's Armsel Striker, no tab); grey shoulder-mounted antenna (new); grey walkie-talkie (new, tiny and rounded)
	TELE-VIPER troops are the radio and satellite communications specialists of the COBRA legions. The micro-miniaturized equipment built into their helmets and web gear includes a high-speed burst microwave transceiver, VHF and laser signal units, a random series digitial encryption module, third generation passive jamming devices, a GPS receiver, a voice synthesizer, and an FM receiver with automatic frequency control. All high-end COBRA command personnel have a TELE-VIPER trooper assigned to them as their personal link to headquarters and as bodyguards. Each TELE-VIPER trooper carries a multi-shot grenade launcher and a suppressed sub-machine gun as well as all his communications equipment, which means that even while he is calling down an air strike he can be laying down his own cover fire. It is suspected that off-duty TELE-VIPER troopers are employed by COBRA as telemarketers to sell pirated technology. "Half of our job is to provide clear communications up and down the COBRA chain of command. The other half of our job is to degrade or completely jam all G.I. JOE communications"
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Halo Jumper/Sgt. Airborne (03). Item #55454.
Re-released: Also boxed in 2004 with the Costco-exclusive Battle-in-a-Box.

Version 4: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 5 two-pack assortment (Python Patrol)
Fig. #0922: COBRA Communications Specialist
	head: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05) arms: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05) torso: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05) waist: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05) legs: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05)
	Accessories: grey mic (03 Tele-Viper's); black pistol (02 Shipwreck's with silencer); black shotgun (02 Dart's Armsel Striker); gold shoulder-mounted antenna (03 Tele-Viper's); gold walkie-talkie (03 Tele-Viper's)
	TELE-VIPER troops are the radio and satellite communications specialists of the COBRA legions. The micro-miniaturized equipment built into their helmets and web gear includes a high-speed burst microwave transceiver, VHF and laser signal units, a random series digital encryption module, third generation passive jamming devices, a GPS receiver, a voice synthesizer, and an FM receiver with atutomatic frequency control. All high-end COBRA command personnel have a TELE-VIPER trooper assigned to them as their personal link to headquarters and as bodyguards. Each TELE-VIPER trooper carries a multi-shot grenade launcher and a suppressed sub-machine gun as well as all his communications equipment, which means that even while he is calling down and air strike he can be laying down his own cover fire. It is suspected that off-duty TELE-VIPER troopers are employed by COBRA as telemarketers to sell pirated technology. "Half of our job is to provide clear communications up and down the COBRA chain of command. The other half of our job is to degrade or completely jam all G.I. JOE communications!"
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Viper (04/II). Item #03535.

Version 5: 2005 Valor vs. Venom Wave 3 single-pack assortment
Fig. #1036: COBRA Communications Specialist
	head: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05) arms: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05) torso: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05) waist: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05) legs: Tele-Viper (03, 04, 05)
	Accessories: black mic (03 Tele-Viper's); black pistol (02 Shipwreck's with silencer); black shotgun (03 Burn Out's M4 Super 90); blue shoulder-mounted antenna (03 Tele-Viper's); black walkie-talkie (03 Tele-Viper's)
	TELE-VIPER troops are the radio and satellite communications specialists of the COBRA legions. The micro-miniaturized equipment built into their helmets and web gear includes a high-speed burst microwave transceiver, VHF and laser signal units, a random series digital encryption module, third generation passive jamming devices, a GPS receiver, a voice synthesizer, and an FM receiver with atutomatic frequency control. All high-end COBRA command personnel have a TELE-VIPER trooper assigned to them as their personal link to headquarters and as bodyguards. Each TELE-VIPER trooper carries a multi-shot grenade launcher and a suppressed sub-machine gun as well as all his communications equipment, which means that even while he is calling down and air strike he can be laying down his own cover fire. It is suspected that off-duty TELE-VIPER troopers are employed by COBRA as telemarketers to sell pirated technology. "Half of our job is to provide clear communications up and down the COBRA chain of command. The other half of our job is to degrade or completely jam all G.I. JOE communications!"
Toy Notes: Item #06113.
Rereleases: Later carded without accessories as part of the 2008 wave of single-carded figures (Item #35368).

Version 6: 2008 RAM/Flight Pod vehicle two-pack (08/I)
Fig. #1279: Cobra Communications
	head: Tele-Viper (08/I, 08/II) upper arms:Cobra Viper (08/I, 08/II, 09/I, 09/II, 09/III), Tele-Viper (08/I), Mutt (08) lower arms: Cobra Viper (08/I, 08/II, 09/II), Tele-Viper (08/I) body: Cobra Viper (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 09/I, 09/II, 09/III), Tele-Viper (08/I), Mutt (08), Scrap-Iron (08/I), Lift Ticket (09), Duke (09/II), Firefly (09/II) legs: Cobra Viper (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 09/I, 09/II, 09/III), Tele-Viper (08/I), Cobra Trooper (08/IV)
	Accessories: purple vest (new, with criss-cross pattern on shoulders); black Cobra figure stand
	TELE-VIPER troops are electronic communications specialists using headgear outfitted with transceivers, receivers, GPS units, signal jamming devices, encryption modules, and more. They are deployed with COBRA FLIGHT POD vehicles to use their electronic gadgets to monitor and disrupt the G. I. JOE team's communications. When all else fails, they can simply blast the team with missiles, mines, and other firepower. All high-end COBRA command personnel have a TELE-VIPER trooper assigned to them as their link to headquarters and as bodyguards. "We provide clear communications to and from COBRA command - and at the same time, destroy G. I. JOE communications whatever way we can."
Toy Notes: Boxed with Cpl. Breaker (08) and the vehicles RAM (08) and Flight Pod (08). Item #32397.

Version 7: 2008 Extreme Conditions: Arctic Assault Squad boxed set (08/II)
Fig. #1386: Arctic Communications Specialist	MOS 1: Communications
	head: Tele-Viper (08/I, 08/II) arms: Snake Eyes (08/VI), Snow Serpent (08/I, 08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08), Tele-Viper (08/II), Arctic HISS Driver (09) body: Snake Eyes (08/VI), Snow Serpent (08/I, 08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08), Tele-Viper (08/II), Blowtorch (09), Arctic HISS Driver (09) upper legs: Snake Eyes (08/VI), Snow Serpent (08/I, 08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08), Tele-Viper (08/II), Blowtorch (09), Arctic HISS Driver (09) lower legs: Snake Eyes (08/VI), Tele-Viper (08/II)
	Accessories: blue backpack (08 Lt. Falcon's) with black radio and antenna; dark grey assault rifle (86 Dial-Tone's HK 53); black knife (08 Lt. Falcon's, with silver blade); blue computer (08 Dataframe's) with supports; black wakie-talkie (86 Mainframe's); black Cobra figure stand
	TELE-VIPER troops are electronic communications specialists. Their helmets and web gear have built-in micro-miniaturized equipment that includes a high-speed burst microwave transciever, VHF and laser signal units, a random seires digital encryption module, third-generation passive jamming devices, a GPS receiver, voice synthesizer, and FM receiver with automatic frequency control. Each TELE-VIPER trooper also carries a grenade launcher and a submachine gun, so that while he's calling down an air strike, he can also be laying down his own cover fire. Communication is especially tricky in arctic regions because of severe weather and ionospheric disturbances, making the job of a TELE-VIPER all the more challenging. "Half of our job is to provide clear communications up and down the COBRA chain of command. The other half of our job is to degrade or completely jam all G.I. JOE communications!"
Toy Notes: Sold in an Internet-exclusive boxed set with Scrap-Iron (08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08), two versions of Cobra Viper (08/II, 08/III), and two copies of Snow Serpent Trooper (08/II).

+ Eel

EEL - a long, thin snakelike fish

Char. #062, 7th Cobra troop type

Note: The Electric EELs are considered a different troop type.

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Various voices. Spoke 10 lines in 7 episodes. First appeared in Cobra Stops the World but did not speak until The Phantom Brigade. Total appearances: 13. Eel breath masks did not attach to their backpack; instead, two short, segmented knobs protruded from the mask. The Baroness wore an Eel uniform in Eau de Cobra.

Prioritized Appearance List: Not a Ghost of a Chance, Spell of the Siren. One line: The Phantom Brigade, The Germ, Memories of Mara, Arise Serpentor Arise part 3, Last Hour to Doomsday. Silent: Cobra Stops the World, The Gamesmaster, Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent, Eau de Cobra, The Pit of Vipers, My Favorite Things. Eels are not included in any opening sequences. The Baroness also wore an Eel outfit in Spell of the Siren.

DiC Cartoon Notes: Spoke 1 line in 1 episode (Messenger from the Deep), their only appearance. Eels were part of the second wave of 1992 figures, which did not otherwise appear in the series. Evidently an animation model was not ready, and so the Sludge-Viper model was used, with the only difference being red flippers.

Prioritized Appearance List: One line: Messenger from the Deep. Silent: Chunnel, Long Live Rock and Roll II, Basic Training, and The Legend of Metal-Head.

Versions:

1. 1985
2. 1992

3. 1993 (Battle Corps)
4. 2008 (post-25th Wave 11)

Version 1: 1985 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0067: Cobra Frogman	MOS 1: Underwater Demolitions MOS 2: Marine Engineering
	head: Eel (85) arms: Eel (85) torso: Eel (85) waist: Eel (85) legs: Eel (85)
	Accessories: two black flippers (new); black backpack (new, scuba with tube holes) with detachable jets; black air tube (new, with mouthpiece); black speargun (new, with two grips)
	Eels are the underwater dmeolitions specialists of the COBRA legions. They man and operate the COBRA marine outposts disguised as off-shore drilling rigs and augment the crews of larger COBRA naval vessels. Eels undergo a rigorous two-part training program in the Caribbean and in the frigid dark depths of the North Atlantic. Their training regiment includes marine structural engineering, explosive ordnance, underwater fighting techniques and marine geology.
Variations: The knife on Eel's ankle was painted on some figures and not on others.
Toy Notes: Item #6448.

Version 2: 1992 Wave 2 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0338: Underwater Demolitions Specialist
	head: Eel (92, 93) arms: Eel (92, 93) torso: Eel (92, 93) waist: Eel (92, 93) legs: Eel (92, 93)
	Accessories: two silver flippers (90 Undertow's); bright yellow trident gun (new); silver spring missile launcher (new, shark-shaped) with removable fin, tail, and jaw; bright yellow missile (new); black figure stand
	EELS are proficient with sophisticated electronic detection gear, the latest in plastic explosives and state-of-the-art, closed circuit self-contained breathing systems. All of this, along with their rigorous underwater training, has made them the most feared creatures to ever swim the sea. If you thought a Great White shark was a fear machine with fins, just picture one equipped with plastic explosives and a spear gun! No ship is safe (not even the D.E.F. Shark DF-1!) when COBRA COMMANDER sends these slimy sea saboteurs on a mission. They just love to string underwater mines in shipping lanes, then wait for the fireworks to send ships down to the bottom, permanently. Motto: "We're the soggy saboteurs of the sea, we're Cobra Eels, we're wet and wild!"
Toy Notes: Item #6744. In the 1992 insert catalog, concept art appears instead of the actual figure. The Shark DF-1 is an apparent reference to the Shark 9000 released for the Battle Corps the following year.
Re-releases: A recolored version was released in India.

Version 3: 1993 Battle Corps Wave 2 carded assortment, #27
Fig. #0384: Underwater Demolitions Specialist
	head: Eel (92, 93) arms: Eel (92, 93) torso: Eel (92, 93) waist: Eel (92, 93) legs: Eel (92, 93)
	Accessories: two yellow flippers (90 Undertow's); red rifle (88 Toxo-Viper's); red submachine gun (88 Voltar's modified Uzi); red sniper rifle (90 Rock-Viper's PSG-1); red flamethrower (91 Incinerator's); yellow spring missile launcher (shared with Cobra Commander and Crimson Guard Commander, with red trigger); two red missiles (shared with Cobra Commander and Crimson Guard Commander); red figure stand
	EELS are proficient with sophisticated electronic detection gear, the latest in plastic explosives and state-of-the-art, closed circuit self-contained breathing systems. All of this, along with their rigorous underwater training, has made them the most feared creatures to ever swim the sea. If you thought a Great White shark was a fear machine with fins, just picture one equipped with plastic explosives and a spear gun! No ship is safe (not even the D.E.F. Shark DF-1!) when COBRA COMMANDER sends these slimy sea saboteurs on a mission. They just love to string underwater mines in shipping lanes, then wait for the fireworks to send ships down to the bottom, permanently. Motto: "We're the soggy saboteurs of the sea, we're Cobra Eels, we're wet and wild!"
Toy Notes: Item #6799. The Shark DF-1 is an apparent reference to the Shark 9000 released for the Battle Corps.

Version 4: 2008 post-25th Anniversary Wave 11 carded assortment
Fig. #1343: Cobra Frogman Cobra Eel	MOS 1: Underwater Demolitions MOS 2: Marine Engineering
	head: Cobra Eel (08), Cobra Diver (08) upper arms: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II), Cobra Eel (08), Cobra Diver (08) lower arms: Cobra Eel (08) body: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II), Deep Six (08/I), Cobra Eel (08), Cobra Diver (08) upper legs: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II), Deep Six (08/I), Cobra Eel (08), Cobra Diver (08) lower legs: Lt. Torpedo (08/I, 08/II), Cobra Eel (08), Cobra Diver (08)
	Accessories: two black flippers (new, based on 85 Eel's); grey diving helmet (new, with clear visor); black backpack (based on 85 Eel's, with grey panel) with attached breathing tube and detachable jets; black speargun (85 Eel's, with silver speartips); two black knives (04 Swamp Viper's, with silver blades); black Cobra figure stand
	Eels are the underwater dmeolitions specialists of the COBRA legions. They man and operate the COBRA marine outposts disguised as off-shore drilling rigs and augment the crews of larger COBRA naval vessels. Eels undergo a rigorous two-part training program in the Caribbean and in the frigid dark depths of the North Atlantic. Their training regiment includes marine structural engineering, explosive ordnance, underwater fighting techniques and marine geology.
Toy Notes: Item #36412.

+ Snow Serpent

SNOW SERPENT - serpent is simply a synonym for snake.

Char. #063, 8th Cobra troop type

Note: This guide treats Snow Serpents and Snow Serpent Troopers together, but Snow Serpent Officers separately.

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Various voices. Spoke 14 lines in 8 episodes. First appeared and spoke in TPOD 3. Total appearances: 12. Cartoon Snow Serpents had a white face mask, belt, and chest straps. The shape of the eyeholes in the mask varied.

Prioritized Appearance List: Arise Serpentor Arise parts 2 and 3, An Eye for an Eye, The Phantom Brigade. One line: The Pyramid of Darkness parts 3 and 4, Money to Burn, The Gamesmaster, The Viper Is Coming. Silent: Haul Down the Heavens, Spell of the Siren, The Movie part 1. Snow Serpents are not included in any opening sequences.

DiC Cartoon Notes: Spoke 11 lines in 5 episodes. First appeared and spoke in The Nozone Conspiracy. Total appearances: 11. Wore 1991 outfits, with pink snowboards and red-striped pistols.

Prioritized Appearance List: The Nozone Conspiracy, Cold Shoulder, D-Day at Alcatraz I-II, The Eliminator, and The Legend of Metal-Head. Silent: Cobra World and Basic Training. Snow Serpents are not included in any DiC opening sequences.

Versions:

1. 1985
2. 1991
3. 1993 (Arctic Attack Force)

4. 1998 (3-Pack)
5. 2002 (Joe vs. Cobra)
6. 2003 (Polar Blast)

7. 2005 (DTC)
8. 2008/I (post-25th Wave 9)
9. 2008/II (Extreme Conditions)

Version 1: 1985 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0068: Cobra Polar Assault	MOS 1: Arctic Operations MOS 2: Infantry
	head: Snow Serpent (85), Heli-Viper (92), Snow Serpent Commander (07) arms: Snow Serpent (85), Snow Serpent Commander (07) torso: Snow Serpent (85), Snow Serpent Commander (07) waist: Snow Serpent (85), Snow Serpent Commander (07) legs: Snow Serpent (85), Snow Serpent Commander (07)
	Accessories: blue waist pouch (new); two white snow shoes (new); white backpack (new, large pouches); grey assault rifle (new, AK-74); grey missile launcher (new, with missile tip visible) with stand
	Snow Serpents are the Arctic Specialist branch of the Eels (COBRA Frogmen). They must undergo the same rigorous training program as the Eels with the addition of a six month cold weather course somewhere above the Arctic Circle. Other aspects of the training include airborne operations (under arctic conditions), anti-tank procedures and the use of snow-shoes, skis, and kayaks. "If the Eels are the elite of COBRA's naval branch, then the Snow Serpents are the best of the best. How else could you characterize an individual who would parachute onto an ice floe in sub-zero temperatures and then be prepared to march 50 miles with full field pack, assault rifle, and anti-tank weapon?"
Toy Notes: Item #6449.
Re-releases: Also bagged with Capt. Grid-Iron's missile launcher at a 1992 convention.

Version 2: 1991 Wave 1 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0284: Cobra Snow Trooper
	head: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98) arms: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98) torso: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98) waist: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98) legs: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98)
	Accessories: purple backpack (new, with sled slot, hole, and pegs); white pistol (new, wrapped with hose peg); white machine gun (new, wrapped with hose peg); purple missile launcher (new, attaches to backpack); white missile (new, with long fins); purple snowboard (new, with snake design); two black hoses (medium standard)
	SNOW SERPENTS are the Cold Weather Environment Specialists of the EELS, and are specially trained and equipped to fight under Arctic conditions that would give a polar bear frostbite. Equipped with down-filled suits heated by the same backpack heating system that circulates hot air through the working parts of their weapons, Snow Serpents can continue to fight in temperatures low enough to freeze the bolts of most G.I. Joe weapons. "A Snow Serpent is expected to endure rigorous physical and psychological training as part of his everyday existence. His barracks are unheated, his mess hall doesn't serve hot food, and it's considered a point of honor to take nothing but cold showers. All of this enhances his ability to be a formidable Arctic fighter, mainly because it makes him exceedingly mean-tempered and nasty." Vehicle Proficiency: Cobra Grade 7. Licensed to operate: Heavy attack vehicles, including Polar Class Ice Saber [sic, should be Sabre].
Toy Notes: Item #6585. The prototype pictured in the catalog has a purple missile. The missile launcher was reused in different colors for 1993's Transformers Generation 2 toys Jazz, Sideswipe, and Onslaught.

Version 3: 1993 mail-order Arctic Commandos
Fig. #0431	[joint filecard for all 4 figures]
	head: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98) arms: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98) torso: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98) waist: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98) legs: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98)
	Accessories: black submachine gun (88 Hit & Run's Colt 635); black figure stand
	Cobra has recently developed a weapon so dangerous that it threatens the safety of our entire planet! Perched high upon Mt. Everest, what is believed to be a giant thermal conversion laser cannon stands ready to strike targets at strategic military base camps and heavily populated world cities. The laser cannon must be destroyed to prevent global devastation, a task perfectly suited for G. I. Joe's elite Arctic Attack Force. With SUB-ZERO�a winter operations specialist�leading the mission, he's assigned DEE-JAY to climb Everest and plant explosives at the base of the laser cannon. For them to succeed it will be up to STALKER and Sub-Zero to fight off platoons of SNOW SERPENTS, Cobra's polar assault troopers who specialize in Arctic warfare and have adapted to Mt. Everest's freezing winter temperatures. The mission is risky, but the job has to be done . . . FAST!
Toy Notes: Sold in a bagged set with Dee-Jay (93), Stalker (93), and Sub-Zero (93) in 1993 through the Terrifying Lasers of Destruction mail offer. Apparently at least some of these figures were intended for inclusion with 1993-94 vehicles and were made available by mail once the vehicles were canceled.

Version 4: 1998 three-pack assortment
Fig. #0528: Cobra Polar Assault Trooper	MOS 1: Arctic Operations MOS 2: Infantry
	head: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98) arms: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98) torso: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98) waist: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98) legs: Snow Serpent (91, 93, 98)
	Accessories: black backpack (91 Snow Serpent's); white pistol (91 Snow Serpent's); white machine gun (91 Snow Serpent's); blue-grey snowboard (91 Snow Serpent's); black hose (medium standard); black figure stand
	Snow Serpents are the arctic specialist branch of the EELS (COBRA frogmen). They are specially trained and equipped to handle the cold weather. Each soldier is Airborne qualified and licensed to operate COBRA's full arsenal of Polar attack vehicles. Their methods include low opening parachute drops and bombarding their enemies with anti-tank weapons. These elite troops use the latest advancements in down-filled, heated suits, allowing them to fight in temperatures low enough to freeze the bolts on most G.I. Joe weapons. Snow Serpents are expected to endure rigorous physical and psychological training as part of their everyday existence in Polar regions. They can march 50 miles with full field packs, then go for a swim in sub-zero ice flow just for the fun of it. All of this activity enhances their ability to become formidable arctic fighters, mainly because it makes them exceedingly mean and nasty - perfect traits for COBRA. From the G.I. Joe files: "Snow isn't the only thing dropping from the sky. These guys are the best at what they do - and that's trouble for us. If they surround your base camp on a cold winter's night, you'd better hope your insurance is paid up."
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive Cobra Polar Force three-pack with Firefly (98) and Night-Creeper (98). Item #57068.

Version 5: 2002 Joe vs. Cobra Wave 3 two-pack assortment
Fig. #0656: COBRA Polar Assault	MOS 1: Arctic Environment Combat Specialist
	head: Snow Serpent (02, 03), Snow Wolf (04) arms: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) torso: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) waist: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) legs: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05)
	Accessories: two silver snowshoes (new, modern design); brown and white cape (new, "fur" fastening around neck); silver auto-assault pistol (87 Cobra Commander's); black machine gun (88 Spearhead's, with Sound Attack tab); grey and white German Shepherd dog (87 Law's, probably intended to be a wolf)
	Candidates for the SNOW SERPENT unit are specially selected from the ranks of the elite EELS (COBRA frogmen) cadres. They are screened for optimum strength, endurance, and motivation, and then subjected to a grueling and dangerous training program with over a fifty percent drop out rate. In order to graduate the trainees must complete a HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) jump in a blizzard, ski cross country fifty miles carrying a hundred pound pack, hit over 95% of pop-up targets on the combat range, and swim a hundred meters in freezing water while carrying fifty pounds of ammunition. SNOW SERPENTS are expected to operate in conditions where other less hardened troops would simply hunker down and wait for a break in the weather. If they could enter the biathlon, they would sweep the event hands down. On the downside, they tend to get listless and complacent in warm weather. Flame weapons can really ruin a SNOW SERPENT's day. This is why they have a picture of BLOWTORCH on the dart board in their rec room at COBRA Headquarters. "We don't mind jumping from planes in bad weather and skiing across mine fields while under fire. We'd rather do that than march around a parade ground and stand in formation."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Blowtorch (02). Item #53207.

Version 6: 2003 Spy Troops Wave 8 carded Polar Blast vehicle
Fig. #0786: COBRA Polar Assault	MOS 1: Arctic Environment Combat Specialist
	head: Snow Serpent (02, 03), Snow Wolf (04) arms: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) torso: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) waist: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) legs: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05)
	Accessories: two silver snowshoes (02 Snow Serpent's); white cloak (02 Snow Serpent's, with brown hairs)
	Candidates for the SNOW SERPENT unit are specially selected from the ranks of the elite EELS (COBRA frogmen) cadres. They are screened for optimum strength, endurance, and motivation, and then subjected to a grueling and dangerous training program with over a fifty percent drop out rate. In order to graduate the trainees must complete a HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) jump in a blizzard, ski cross country fifty miles carrying a hundred pound pack, hit over 95% of pop-up targets on the combat range, and swim a hundred meters in freezing water while carrying fifty pounds of ammunition. SNOW SERPENTS are expected to operate in conditions where other less hardened troops would simply hunker down and wait for a break in the weather. If they could enter the biathlon, they would sweep the event hands down. On the downside, they tend to get listless and complacent in warm weather. "We don't mind jumping from planes in bad weather and skiing across mine fields while under fire. We'd rather do that than march around a parade ground and stand in formation."
Toy Notes: Item #55429. Due to uneven distribution, this vehicle was considered a hard-to-find item at the time of its release. Distinguished from 2004 Snow Wolf by the solid Cobra emblem on the figure's upper right arm.

Version 7: 2005 Direct-to-Consumer Wave 2 carded assortment
Fig. #1092: COBRA Polar Assault Tropoer	MOS 1: Arctic Environment Combat Specialist
	head: Snow Wolf (05), Snow Serpent (05) arms: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) torso: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) waist: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05) legs: Snow Serpent (02, 03, 05), Snow Wolf (04, 05)
	Accessories: white helmet (new, with black faceplate); two black snowshoes (85 Snow Serpent's); blue belt (85 Snow Serpent's); white backpack (85 Snow Serpent's, with black trim); grey laser pistol (04 Firefly's); grey light machine gun (05 Duke's Stoner 63A)
	Candidates for the SNOW SERPENT unit are screened for optimum strength, endurance, and motivation, and then subjected to a grueling and dangerous training program with over a 50% drop out rate. In order to graduate, trainees must complete a HALO jump in a blizzard, ski cross country fifty miles carrying a hundred pound pack, hit over 95% of pop-up targets on the combat range, and swim a hundred meters in freezing water while carrying fifty pounds of ammunition. SNOW SERPENTS operate in conditions in which less hardened troops would hunker down and wait for a break in the weather. If they could enter the biathlon, they would sweep the event hands down. On the downside, they get listless and complacent in warm weather. "We don't mind jumping from planes in bad weather and skiing across mine fields while under fire. We'd rather do that than march around a parade ground and stand in formation."
Toy Notes: Item #61850.

Version 8: 2008 post-25th Anniversary Wave 9 carded assortment (08/I)
Fig. #1303: Cobra Polar Assault	MOS 1: Arctic Operations MOS 2: Infantry
	head: Snow Serpent (08/I, 08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08) arms: Snake Eyes (08/VI), Snow Serpent (08/I, 08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08), Tele-Viper (08/II), Arctic HISS Driver (09) body: Snake Eyes (08/VI), Snow Serpent (08/I, 08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08), Tele-Viper (08/II), Blowtorch (09), Arctic HISS Driver (09) upper legs: Snake Eyes (08/VI), Snow Serpent (08/I, 08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08), Tele-Viper (08/II), Blowtorch (09), Arctic HISS Driver (09) lower legs: Snow Serpent (08/I, 08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08), Arctic HISS Driver (09)
	Accessories: two white snowshoes (85 Snow Serpent's with peg holes); white fur lining (new), white pouch backpack (new, soft plastic); grey assault rifle (new, AK-47 with open stock); grey mortar (85 Snow Serpent's) with stand; black Cobra figure stand
	SNOW SERPENTS are the Arctic Specialist branch of the COBRA EEL unit (COBRA frogmen). They must undergo the same rigorous training program as COBRA EEL troops with the addition of a six-month cold weather course somewhere above the Arctic Circle. Other aspects of the training include airborne operations (under arctic conditions), anti-tank procedures and the use of snowshoes, skis, and kayaks. "If the COBRA EEL troops are the elite COBRA naval branch, then the SNOW SERPENTS are the best of the best. How else could you characterize an individual who would parachute onto an ice floe in sub-zero temperatures and then be prepared to march 50 miles with full field pack, assault rifle, and anti-tank weapons?"
Toy Notes: Item #32499.

Version 9: 2008 Extreme Conditions: Arctic Assault Squad boxed set (08/II)
Fig. #1384a: Polar Combat Specialist Snow Serpent Trooper	MOS 1: Infantry
Fig. #1384b: Polar Heavy Weapons Specialist Snow Serpent Trooper	MOS 1: Anti-Armor Weapons
	head: Snow Serpent (08/I, 08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08) arms: Snake Eyes (08/VI), Snow Serpent (08/I, 08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08), Tele-Viper (08/II), Arctic HISS Driver (09) body: Snake Eyes (08/VI), Snow Serpent (08/I, 08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08), Tele-Viper (08/II), Blowtorch (09), Arctic HISS Driver (09) upper legs: Snake Eyes (08/VI), Snow Serpent (08/I, 08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08), Tele-Viper (08/II), Blowtorch (09), Arctic HISS Driver (09) lower legs: Snow Serpent (08/I, 08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08), Arctic HISS Driver (09)
	Polar Combat Accessories: two white snowshoes (08/I Snow Serpent's); white fur lining (08/I Snow Serpent's); white pouch backpack (08/I Snow Serpent's); grey assault rifle (08/I Snow Serpent's AK-47); grey mortar (85 Snow Serpent's) with stand; black Cobra figure stand Heavy Weapons Accessories: two white snowshoes (08/I Snow Serpent's); white fur lining (08/I Snow Serpent's); dark grey backpack (08 Bazooka's); black shotgun (Burn Out's M4 Super 90); black missile launcher (08 Bazooka's LAW, with grey strap); four black missiles (08 Bazooka's); black Cobra figure stand
	SNOW SERPENT troopers are expected to operate in conditions in which less hardened troops would simply hunker down and wait for a break in the weather. They are chosen for their endurance and strength, then honed even further to be able to withstand the most extreme polar environments on Earth. If they could enter the biathlon, they would sweep the event, hands down. On the downside, they tend to get listless and complacent in warm weather. As part of an elite assault squad, this SNOW SERPENT trooper guards a COBRA weapons system under construction in the Arctic. "We don't mind jumping from planes in bad weather and skiing across mine fields while under fire. We'd rather do that than march around a parade ground and stand in formation."
	SNOW SERPENT troopers thrive in extreme cold. They undergo brutal training that hardens them to sub-zero temperatures, avalanches, hidden crevasses opening underneath their feet, and perpetually frozen faces and food. To do their job, they must be able to work at optimum efficiency in spite of the harsh conditions. SNOW SERPENT troopers in charge of anti-tank systems are experts at adjusting weapons and trajectories to allow for variables wrought by arctic weather conditions. Anyone hoping that a trooper's fingers are too numb with cold to be able to blast a tank into a million pieces is truly out of luck. "One of the perks of firing a rocket launcher is seeing that big bang when you hit the target. The other benefit is that lovely blast of hot air that you get from the explosion."
Variations: As detailed above, the two figures in the Extreme Conditions set differ in their filecard and accessories. The figures themselves are identical.
Toy Notes: Two copies were sold in an Internet-exclusive boxed set with Scrap-Iron (08/II), Tele-Viper (08/II), Snow Serpent Officer (08), and two versions of Cobra Viper (08/II, 08/III). Both variants' figure stands read "Code Name: Snow Serpent." Distinguished from version 8 by a silver buckle on the belly pack.

+ Crimson Guard

CRIMSON GUARD - a deep, purplish red, traditionally the color of blood.

Char. #064, 9th Cobra troop type

Note: This guide treats Crimson Guards and Crimson Guard Troopers together, but CG Commanders, Immortals, Officers, and Shadow Guards separately.

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Various voices. Spoke 82 lines in 20 episodes. First appeared in TROC 1 but did not speak until TPOD 4. Total appearances: 41. Cartoon faceplates were dark grey for better detail, and their black gloves extended halfway to the elbows. Siegies often slung their bayonet rifles across their backs.

Prioritized appearance list: The Greenhouse Effect, The Germ, Primordial Plot, Cobra Soundwaves, Cobra's Candidate, The Gods Below, Money to Burn, Captives of Cobra I-II, The Revenge of Cobra parts 1, 4, and 5, Cobra's Creatures. One line: The Pyramid of Darkness parts 1 and 3-5, Cobra Stops the World, Jungle Trap, Lights! Camera! Cobra!, Red Rocket's Glare, Satellite Down, Excalibur, Arise Serpentor Arise parts 1 and 3-5, Grey Hairs and Growing Pains, The Movie parts 1 and 4. Silent: The Synthoid Conspiracy II, Spell of the Siren, Twenty Questions, The Gamesmaster, The Funhouse, Lasers in the Night, Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent, Hearts and Cannons, There's No Place Like Springfield I-II, Cobrathon. Crimson Guards were included in the opening sequence of the Movie.

DiC Cartoon Notes: Spoke 11 lines in 1 episode (Operation Dragonfire part 1). The unnamed but speaking character thereafter became an Alley Viper, speaking 63 more lines in parts 2-5. Wore a 1985 outfit with a larger visor, yellow trim, no gloves, and an enlarged Cobra emblem. Scoop (who in the cartoon was originally a CG) also wore a Crimson Guard outfit, sans helmet, in OD part 5. The 1989 outfit had a red belt and appeared only in the Python Patrol commercial.

Versions:

1. 1985
2. 1989 (Python Patrol)
3. 2004/I (OCS dark hair)
4. 2004/II (OCS light hair)
5. 2004/III (OCS black)

6. 2005/I (CG 6-Pack)
7. 2005/II (DTC)
8. 2008/I (25th Wave 5)
9. 2008/II (Comic #32 1/2)
10. 2008/III (Senior Ranking Officers)

11. 2008/IV (CG 5-Pack)
12. 2008/V (post-25th Wave 12)
13. 2008/VI (Extreme Conditions)
14. 2009 (Hall of Heroes)

Version 1: 1985 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0069: Cobra Elite Trooper	MOS 1: Undercover Espionage MOS 2: Accounting
	head: Crimson Guard (85, 89) arms: Crimson Guard (85, 89) torso: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) waist: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) legs: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05)
	Accessories: red backpack (new, V-shaped); black assault rifle (new, with bayonet)
	The Crimson Guard are the elite shock troops of the COBRA Legions. All "Siegies" must hold a degree in either law or accounting as well as being in top physical condition. Final stages of training take place in the deepest recesses of COBRA Headquarters and is purported to involve an initiation ceremony too hideous for description. "Crimson Guardsmen are too precious to be wasted on the conventional battle field. They are dispersed about the country in deep cover, assuming apparently normal appearances and life-styles. Watch out. That friendly new neighbor of yours just might have a red uniform hanging in his closet."
Variations: The sides of the backpack may be solid or hollow on the inside. The hollow version is rarer. Early filecards list the secondary military specialty as Demolition and require only college graduation rather than a degree in law or accounting.
Toy Notes: Item #6450.

Version 2: 1989 Python Patrol carded assortment
Fig. #0224: Python Patrol Elite Trooper Python Crimson Guard
	head: Crimson Guard (85, 89) arms: Crimson Guard (85, 89) torso: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) waist: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) legs: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05)
	Accessories: black backpack (85 Crimson Guard's); black assault rifle (85 Crimson Guard's bayonet rifle)
	The PYTHON CRIMSON GUARD is the cr�me de la cr�me of shock troopers. All Crimson Guardsmen must be college graduates and in top physical condition. The Python Crimson Guard is a master of infiltration and sabotage. His function is to spy on his fellow vipers and report all violations of Cobra policy to the Python Patrol Commander. "This guy is too precious to be wasted on the conventional battle field. He is usually dispersed throughout the country, assuming an apparently normal appearance and life-style. Watch out. That friendly new neighbor of yours just might have a snake skin Python Patrol uniform hanging in his closet. . ."
Toy Notes: Item #6623-4. The 1989 insert catalog shows a red backpack instead of a black one.

Version 3: 2004 boxed Operation Crimson Sabotage set (04/I)
Fig. #0972: COBRA Elite Trooper	[all three 2004 versions shared one filecard]
	head: Crimson Guard (04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Crimson Shadow Guard (05), Skull Squad Trooper (06) upper arms: Duke (92, 01), Leatherneck (01), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Guard (04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Sgt. Stalker (04/III), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) lower arms: Shockwave (92), Sure Fire (01, 02), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Guard (04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Crimson Shadow Guard (05), Bullhorn (08) torso: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) waist: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) legs: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05)
	Accessories: red helmet (03/II Agent Faces', with black visor); black shotgun (03 Destro's SPAS-12)
	The CRIMSON GUARD troopers are elite shock troops of the COBRA legions. Each must hold a degree in either law or accounting as well as being in top physical condition. After rigorous trianing in COBRA combat and tactics, each "Siegie" undergoes plastic surgery (performed by the COBRA surgeon SCALPEL so that each trooper will look similar. Afterward, each is given their new asisgnment: a new life, in a new city. CRIMSON GUARD troops are too precious to be wasted on the conventional battlefield and are instead expected to become valued members of the community, to climb the political and corporate ladder into positions of importance. Forming this force is thought to be one of the first actions of COBRA COMMANDER after he formed COBRA; the "Siegie" network may have been in place already for more than 10 years. At least two, and perhaps more, prominent members of Congress (and dozens of lobbyists) are rumored to be "Siegies" in deep undercover. Watch out. That town mayor of yours might just have a red uniform hanging in his closet!
Toy Notes: Boxed in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with two other Crimson Guard versions (04/II, 04/III) and recolors of the HISS and ASP. Item #01938. The set is considered a moderately high-demand item. The summer convention promoted the original concept of this set as three Joes disguised as Guardsmen.

Version 4: 2004 boxed Operation Crimson Sabotage set (04/II)
Fig. #0973: COBRA Elite Trooper	[all three 2004 versions shared one filecard]
	head: Crimson Guard (04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Crimson Shadow Guard (05), Skull Squad Trooper (06) upper arms: Duke (92, 01), Leatherneck (01), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Guard (04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Sgt. Stalker (04/III), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) lower arms: Shockwave (92), Sure Fire (01, 02), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Guard (04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Crimson Shadow Guard (05), Bullhorn (08) torso: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) waist: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) legs: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05)
	Accessories: red helmet (03/II Agent Faces', with black visor); black shotgun (03 Destro's SPAS-12)
	The CRIMSON GUARD troopers are elite shock troops of the COBRA legions. Each must hold a degree in either law or accounting as well as being in top physical condition. After rigorous trianing in COBRA combat and tactics, each "Siegie" undergoes plastic surgery (performed by the COBRA surgeon SCALPEL so that each trooper will look similar. Afterward, each is given their new asisgnment: a new life, in a new city. CRIMSON GUARD troops are too precious to be wasted on the conventional battlefield and are instead expected to become valued members of the community, to climb the political and corporate ladder into positions of importance. Forming this force is thought to be one of the first actions of COBRA COMMANDER after he formed COBRA; the "Siegie" network may have been in place already for more than 10 years. At least two, and perhaps more, prominent members of Congress (and dozens of lobbyists) are rumored to be "Siegies" in deep undercover. Watch out. That town mayor of yours might just have a red uniform hanging in his closet!
Toy Notes: Boxed in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with two other Crimson Guard versions (04/I, 04/III) and recolors of the HISS and ASP. Item #01938. The set is considered a moderately high-demand item. The summer convention promoted the original concept of this set as three Joes disguised as Guardsmen.

Version 5: 2004 boxed Operation Crimson Sabotage set (04/III)
Fig. #0974: COBRA Elite Trooper	[all three 2004 versions shared one filecard]
	head: Crimson Guard (04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Crimson Shadow Guard (05), Skull Squad Trooper (06) upper arms: Duke (92, 01), Leatherneck (01), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Guard (04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Sgt. Stalker (04/III), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) lower arms: Shockwave (92), Sure Fire (01, 02), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Guard (04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Crimson Shadow Guard (05), Bullhorn (08) torso: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) waist: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) legs: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05)
	Accessories: red helmet (03/II Agent Faces', with black visor); black shotgun (03 Destro's SPAS-12)
	The CRIMSON GUARD troopers are elite shock troops of the COBRA legions. Each must hold a degree in either law or accounting as well as being in top physical condition. After rigorous trianing in COBRA combat and tactics, each "Siegie" undergoes plastic surgery (performed by the COBRA surgeon SCALPEL so that each trooper will look similar. Afterward, each is given their new asisgnment: a new life, in a new city. CRIMSON GUARD troops are too precious to be wasted on the conventional battlefield and are instead expected to become valued members of the community, to climb the political and corporate ladder into positions of importance. Forming this force is thought to be one of the first actions of COBRA COMMANDER after he formed COBRA; the "Siegie" network may have been in place already for more than 10 years. At least two, and perhaps more, prominent members of Congress (and dozens of lobbyists) are rumored to be "Siegies" in deep undercover. Watch out. That town mayor of yours might just have a red uniform hanging in his closet!
Toy Notes: Boxed in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with two other Crimson Guard versions (04/I, 04/II) and recolors of the HISS and ASP. Item #01938. The set is considered a moderately high-demand item. The summer convention promoted the original concept of this set as three Joes disguised as Guardsmen.

Version 6: 2005 Crimson Guard carded set (05/I)
Fig. #1014: COBRA Elite Trooper
	head: Crimson Guard (04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Crimson Shadow Guard (05), Skull Squad Trooper (06) upper arms: Duke (92, 01), Leatherneck (01), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Guard (04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Sgt. Stalker (04/III), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) lower arms: Shockwave (92), Sure Fire (01, 02), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Guard (04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Crimson Shadow Guard (05), Bullhorn (08) torso: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) waist: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05) legs: Crimson Guard (85, 89, 04/I, 04/II, 04/III, 05/I), Agent Faces (03/II), Crimson Shadow Guard (05)
	Accessories: red helmet (03 Agent Faces'); black backpack (91 Dusty's); black carbine (02 Duke's M4); black figure stand
	The CRIMSON GUARD troopers are elite shock troops of the COBRA legions. Each must hold a degree in either law or accounting as well as being in top physical condition. After rigorous trianing in COBRA combat and tactics, each "Siegie" undergoes plastic surgery (performed by the COBRA surgeon SCALPEL so that each trooper will look similar. Afterward, each is given their new asisgnment: a new life, in a new city. CRIMSON GUARD troops are too precious to be wasted on the conventional battlefield and are instead expected to become valued members of the community, to climb the political and corporate ladder into positions of importance. Forming this force is thought to be one of the first actions of COBRA COMMANDER after he formed COBRA; the "Siegie" network may have been in place already for more than 10 years. At least two, and perhaps more, prominent members of Congress (and dozens of lobbyists) are rumored to be "Siegies" in deep undercover. Watch out. That town mayor of yours might just have a red uniform hanging in his closet!
Toy Notes: Four copies carded in each of two simultaneously-released Toys 'R Us-exclusive set, along with Firefly (05/I) and either Tomax (05) or Xamot (05). Items #05631 and #05633, respectively.

Version 7: 2005 Direct-to-Consumer Wave 1 carded assortment (05/II)
Fig. #1053: COBRA Elite Trooper
	head: Crimson Guard (05/II) arms: Crimson Guard (05/II), Interrogator (06) torso: CLAWS Commander (03), Tomax (03), Xamot (03), Crimson Guard (05/II), Interrogator (06) waist: CLAWS Commander (03), Tomax (03), Xamot (03), Crimson Guard (05/II), Interrogator (06) legs: CLAWS Commander (03), Tomax (03), Xamot (03), Crimson Guard (05/II), Interrogator (06)
	Accessories: dark red backpack (new, shaped like 85 Crimson Guard's, but larger); black carbine (05 Bombstrike's HK USC)
	The CRIMSON GUARD troopers are elite shock troops of the COBRA legions. Each must hold a degree in either law or accounting as well as being in top physical condition. After rigorous training in COBRA combat and tactics, each "Siegie" undergoes plastic surgery (performed by the COBRA surgeon SCALPEL) so that each trooper will look similar. Afterward, each is given his new assignment: a new life, in a new city. CRIMSON GUARD troops are too precious to be wasted on the conventional battlefield and are instead expected to become valued members of the community, to climb the political and corporate ladder into positions of importance. Forming this force is thought to be one of the first actions of COBRA COMMANDER after he formed COBRA; the "Siegie" network may have been in place already for more than 10 years. At least two, and perhaps more, prominent members of congress (and dozens of lobbyists) are rumored to be "Siegies" in deep undercover. Watch out. That town mayor of yours might just have a red uniform hanging in his closet!
Toy Notes: Item #61701.

Version 8: 2008 25th Anniversary Wave 5 carded assortment (08/I)
Fig. #1207: Cobra Elite Trooper	MOS 1: Undercover Espionage MOS 2: Accounting
	head: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) arms: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) body: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) upper legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08), Cobra Commander (09/III) lower legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08)
	Accessories: dark red backpack (05 Crimson Guard's, with modified back peg); black six-shooter (04 Wild Bill's Colt Peacemaker); black bayonet rifle (new, with silver bayonet); black Cobra figure stand
	The CRIMSON GUARD are the elite shock troops of the COBRA legions. All "Siegies" must hold a degree in either law or accounting and must be in top physical condition. Final stages of training take place in the deepest recesses of COBRA Headquarters and are purported to involve an initiation ceremony too hideous to describe. CRIMSON GUARD troopers are too precious to be wasted on the conventional battlefield. They are dispersed about the country in deep cover, assuming apparently normal appearances and lifestyles. Watch out. That friendly new neighbor of yours might just have a red uniform hanging in his closet...
Toy Notes: Item #28931. Distinguished from version 10 by a black visor.

Version 9: 2008 Wave 3 comic two-pack assortment (08/II)
Fig. #1230: Cobra Elite Trooper	MOS 1: Undercover Espionage MOS 2: Accounting, Law
	head: Crimson Guard (08/II, 08/VI, 09), Cobra Commander (08/XI) arms: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) body: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) upper legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08), Cobra Commander (09/III) lower legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08)
	Accessories: red helmet (new, with black angular face mask); red backpack (05 Crimson Guard's, with modified back peg); black six-shooter (04 Wild Bill's Colt Peacemaker); brown rifle (94 Action Soldier's M-1 Garand); black Cobra figure stand
	The CRIMSON GUARD are elite COBRA troopers with degrees in law or accounting in addition to their COBRA combat training, Each "Siegie" undergoes plastic surgery, so that every trooper looks exactly alike, and each one is known as "Fred" to further enhance the group's uniformity and anonymity. After the surgery, they are given new lives in new cities, where they are expected to blend in and become valued members of that community, climbing political and corporate ladders into positions of power and influence. "We are hidden, we are everywhere: Those nice businessmen and honest civic leaders so admired by the community just may have red suits hanging in their closets."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Scarred Cobra Officer (08/I) and an original comic (#32 1/2). Item #29342.

Version 10: 2008 Senior Ranking Officers Wave 1 boxed set (08/III)
Fig. #1246: Cobra Elite Trooper Crimson Guard Trooper	MOS 1: Undercover Espionage MOS 2: Accounting
	head: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) arms: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) body: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) upper legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08), Cobra Commander (09/III) lower legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08)
	Accessories: dark red backpack (08/I Crimson Guard's); black six-shooter (04 Wild Bill's Colt Peacemaker); black bayonet rifle (08/I Crimson Guard's, with silver bayonet); black Cobra figure stand
	The CRIMSON GUARD are the elite shock troops of the COBRA legions. All "Siegies" must hold a degree in either law or accounting and must be in top physical condition. Final stages of training take place in the deepest recesses of COBRA Headquarters and are purported to involve an initiation ceremony too hideous to describe. CRIMSON GUARD troopers are too precious to be wasted on the conventional battlefield. They are dispersed about the country in deep cover, assuming apparently normal appearances and lifestyles. Watch out. That friendly new neighbor of yours might just have a red uniform hanging in his closet...
Toy Notes: Boxed in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive three-pack with Cobra Commander (08/III) and Crimson Guard Officer (08). Item #32151, Set 2 of 3. Distinguished from version 8 by a silver visor.

Version 11: Crimson Guard boxed set (08/IV)
Fig. #1317: Cobra Elite Trooper Crimson Guard Trooper	MOS 1: Undercover Espionage MOS 2: Accounting
	head: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) arms: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) body: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) upper legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08), Cobra Commander (09/III) lower legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08)
	Accessories: dark red backpack (08/I Crimson Guard's); black six-shooter (04 Wild Bill's Colt Peacemaker); black bayonet rifle (08/I Crimson Guard's, with silver bayonet); black Cobra figure stand
	The CRIMSON GUARD are the elite shock troops of the COBRA legions. All "Siegies" must hold a degree in either law or accounting and must be in top physical condition. Final stages of training take place in the deepest recesses of COBRA headquarters and are purported to involve an initiation ceremony too hideous to describe. CRIMSON GUARD troopers are too precious to be wasted on the conventional battlefield. They are dispersed about the country in deep cover, assuming apparently normal appearances and lifestyles. Watch out; that friendly, new neighbor of yours might just have a red uniform hanging in his closet. "The helpful banker, the earnest councilman - we could be living right next door to you, and you'll never know it... until we want you to."
Toy Notes: Four copies were boxed in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08). Item #32543.

Version 12: post-25th Anniversary Wave 12 carded assortment (08/V, Python Patrol)
Fig. #1371: Python Patrol Elite Trooper Python Crimson Guard	MOS 1: Infiltration
	head: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) arms: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) body: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) upper legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08), Cobra Commander (09/III) lower legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08)
	Accessories: black backpack (08/I Crimson Guard's); black six-shooter (04 Wild Bill's Colt Peacemaker); black bayonet rifle (08/I Crimson Guard's, with silver bayonet); black Cobra figure stand
	The PYTHON CRIMSON GUARD force is the crème de la crème of shock troopers. They must be college graduates and in top physical condition. The PYTHON CRIMSON GUARD trooper is master at infiltration and sabotage. His function is to spy on his fellow troopers and report all violations of COBRA policy to the PYTHON PATROL commander. Too precious to be wasted on the conventional battlefield, they are dispersed throughout the country and assume a normal appearance and lifestyle. Even within the PYTHON CRIMSON GUARD, they present themselves as steadfast members while secretly noting any displays of disloyalty to the COBRA organization. "Watch out! That friendly new neighbor of yours just might have a snakeskin PYTHON PATROL uniform hanging in his closet..."
Toy Notes: Item #37430.

Version 13: Extreme Conditions: Desert Assault Squad boxed set (08/VI)
Fig. #1381: Desert Infantry Crimson Guard	MOS 1: Espionage MOS 2: Accounting, Law
	head: Crimson Guard (08/II, 08/VI, 09), Cobra Commander (08/XI) arms: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) body: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) upper legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08), Cobra Commander (09/III) lower legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08)
	Accessories: brown helmet (08/II Crimson Guard's, with silver face mask); brown backpack (08/I Crimson Guard's); black six-shooter (04 Wild Bill's Colt Peacemaker); brown rifle (94 Action Soldier's M-1 Garand); black Cobra figure stand
	The CRIMSON GUARD are the elite shock troops of the COBRA legions. All "Siegies" must hold a degree in either law or accounting and must be in top physical condition. Final stages of training take place in the deepest recesses of COBRA headquarters and are purported to involve an initiation ceremony too hideous to describe. A regiment of infantry-level CRIMSON GUARD troopers is maintained for attack and defense. If these infantry troopers show ingenuity and intelligence in the field, they have an opportunity for advanced training or special assignments in elite COBRA assault squads. "We are everywhere, so watch out. That friendly new neighbor of yours might just have a red uniform hanging in his closet..."
Toy Notes: Two copies were sold in an Internet-exclusive boxed set with Cobra Officer (08/IV), Maj. Bludd (08/III), and three versions of Cobra Trooper (08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI).

Version 14: 2009 Hall of Heroes carded assortment, #7
Fig. #1438: Cobra Elite Trooper	MOS 1: Undercover Espionage MOS 2: Accounting
	head: Crimson Guard (08/II, 08/VI, 09), Cobra Commander (08/XI) arms: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) body: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII, 09/III), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08) upper legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08), Cobra Commander (09/III) lower legs: Crimson Guard (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV, 08/V, 08/VI, 09), Crimson Guard Officer (08), Cobra Commander (08/VIII), Crimson Guard Squad Leader (08)
	Accessories: cherry red helmet (08/II Crimson Guard's, with silver visor); cherry red backpack (08 Crimson Guard's); black six-shooter (04 Wild Bill's Colt Peacemaker); black bayonet rifle (08/I Crimson Guard's, with silver bayonet); gold Cobra figure stand
	The CRIMSON GUARD are the elite shock troops of the COBRA legions. All "Sieges" must hold a degree in either law or accounting and must be in top physical condition. Final stages of training take place in the deepest recesses of COBRA Headquarters and are purported to involve an initiation ceremony too hideous to describe. "CRIMSON GUARD troopers are too precious to be wasted on the conventional battlefield. They are dispersed about the country in deep cover, assuming apparently normal appearances and lifestyles. Watch out. That friendly new neighbor of yours might just have a red uniform hanging in his closet..."
Toy Notes: Item #39526.

+ Tomax

TOMAX - alias composed of letters that have a vertical axis of symmetry.

Char. #065, 10th Cobra individual

Tomax Rogue, born on an unspecified island in the Mediterranean Sea. The 15 largest such islands are Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, Corsica, Crete, Euboea, Majorca, Lesbos, Rhodes, Minorca, Chios, Kefalonia, Corfu, Ibiza, and Djerba.

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Voiced by Corey Burton, the lower pitched voice of the duo. British accent. Spoke 268 lines in 33 episodes. 15th most frequent speaker. Total appearances: 35. Except for rare animation errors, wore Xamot's 1985 outfit (the uniforms are reversed). First appeared and spoke in TPOD 1. Tomax was seen operating the CLAW, FANG, Ferret, Night Raven, Rattler, Stinger, Stun, and Trubble Bubble, as well as a cartoon-exclusive submarine. In the cartoon, there was a sort of psychic link between the Crimson Twins, causing each to feel what the other felt and often to complete each other's sentences. The default rifle for cartoon Cobra troops was released with the 2008 versions of Tomax and Xamot.

Prioritized Appearance List: The Pyramid of Darkness parts 1 and 3-5, Arise Serpentor Arise parts 1-5, Money to Burn, The Traitor I-II, There's No Place Like Springfield I-II, Red Rocket's Glare, Memories of Mara, Captives of Cobra I-II, The Great Alaskan Land Rush, The Million Dollar Medic, Cobra's Candidate, Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent, The Invaders, The Greenhouse Effect, The Wrong Stuff, Cold Slither, Cobrathon, The Movie parts 1 and 3-5, Primordial Plot, Spell of the Siren, The Viper Is Coming, The Germ. Tomax was included in the opening sequences of season 1, season 2, and the Movie.

Comic Notes: Tomax appeared in 19 issues between 1985 and 1991: #37, 38, 40, 41, 46, 52, 54-56, 73-75, 87, 108-112, and 116.

Versions:

1. 1985 (2-Pack)
2. 2002/I (RAH Collection)

3. 2002/II (Crimson Strike Team)
4. 2003 (Crimson Command Copter)

5. 2005 (6-pack)
6. 2008 (Comic #36 1/2)

Version 1: 1985 Crimson Guard Commanders two-pack
Fig. #0070: Crimson Guard Commander	MOS: Infiltration, espionage, sabotage, propaganda, and corporate law [The 1985 versions of Tomax and Xamot shared a single filecard]
	head: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II, 05) arms: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II) torso: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II) waist: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II) legs: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II)
	Accessories: black pistol (shared with Xamot; oversized); silver zip-line trolley (new, one contained in the 2-pack) with string
	Spell out the name TOMAX in capitals and hold it up to a mirror. It reads XAMOT. The same holds true for the actual brothers. Each is the mirror image of the other except for a scar on Xamot's face. Both twins served with the Foreign Legion Paras in Algeria before the officers Putsch. They honed their mercenary skills in the bush wars of Africa and South America. They were too smart to be soldiers forever. Went to Zurich and became bankers. They quickly found the ins and outs of international finance to be too haphazard for their tastes. They preferred a situation they could control. COBRA was willing to give them access to that control. Now they command legions. But their legions wear three-piece suits and fight their battles in executive board rooms. These then are the most fearsome of the COBRA adversaries. They don't fight with steel and claw, backed with muscle and honest sweat . . . They chase you with paper, wound you with your own laws, and kill you with the money you loaned them.
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Xamot (85). Item #6063. His head and weapon differ from the prototype in the 1985 insert catalog.
Re-releases: Also available with Xamot through several mail-in offers from 1988 to 1990, and in 1992 through the offer Rescue: Code Blue.

Version 2: 2002 Real American Hero Wave 5 two-pack assortment (02/I)
Fig. #0595: Crimson Guard Commander	MOS: Infiltration, espionage, sabotage, propaganda, and corporate law
	head: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II, 05) arms: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II) torso: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II) waist: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II) legs: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II)
	Accessories: black pistol (85 Tomax/Xamot's); silver zip-line trolley (85 Tomax/Xamot's, one contained in the 2-pack) with string
	TOMAX and his twin brother, XAMOT, are silent, unseen enemies that do their destruction in the rarified world of finance. The brothers are mirror images of one another except for the scar on XAMOT's face. Both gravitated to corruption while young, were fascinated with war, and displayed a brilliance for financial intrigue. TOMAX plays havoc with international banking with just a three-piece suit and a laptop. He joined COBRA when he discovered the organization could give him unlimited opportunities to work his monetary destruction. "A shift in accounts, a change in the stock market, a small business transaction - that's all it takes the throw the world into chaos."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Xamot (02/I). Item #53082. Very similar to the 1985 version, but slightly darker/duller and with a dim scar. This wave was exclusive to various online and specialty outlets.

Version 3: 2002 Crimson Strike Team boxed set (02/II)
Fig. #0625: Crimson Guard Commander	MOS: Infiltration, espionage, sabotage, propaganda, and corporate law
	head: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II, 05) arms: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II) torso: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II) waist: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II) legs: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II)
	Accessories: black submachine gun (89 Snake Eyes's); black knife (90 Range-Viper's)
	TOMAX and his twin brother, XAMOT, are the sinister partners keeping COBRA COMMANDER from going bankrupt. However, their years of serving under him had not given them the total financial independence or the full range of power they desired. In a risky venture, they formed a secret alliance with the BARONESS. Using the candidates she selects from within COBRA, they have steadily amassed an army of COBRA VIPERS - loyal only to their cause. Each infantry trooper must be summarily "written-off" the books as casualties of war before they can be recruited into the Crimson Strike Team. This ambitious operation allows the Crimson Twins to operate right under the noses of the COBRA hierarchy. TOMAX shares command of the strike force with his brother. Splitting the unit into squads, they attack any target opposing their corporate takeovers. This allows not only the taking of one building, but also the ability to take an entire city block."
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 Baroness (02/I), Xamot (02/II), and twelve copies of Viper (02/II). This figure is considered a moderately high-demand item.

Version 4: 2003 boxed Crimson Command Copter vehicle
Fig. #0752: Crimson Guard Commander	MOS: Infiltration, espionage, sabotage, propaganda, and corporate law
	head: Scalpel (03), Tomax (03), Xamot (03) arms: CLAWS Commander (03), Tomax (03), Xamot (03) torso: CLAWS Commander (03), Tomax (03), Xamot (03), Crimson Guard (05/II), Interrogator (06) waist: CLAWS Commander (03), Tomax (03), Xamot (03), Crimson Guard (05/II), Interrogator (06) legs: CLAWS Commander (03), Tomax (03), Xamot (03), Crimson Guard (05/II), Interrogator (06)
	Accessories: black flight helmet (02 Duke's, with dark grey visor)
	After honing their skills in the Foreign Legion Paras, fighting in Bosnia, Lebanon, and Algeria, TOMAX and his twin brother XAMOT sought out lucrative mercenary contracts throughout southern Africa and South America. It was in the diamond wars of Sierra Leone and Angola that the twins found their true calling, secretly siphoning millions of dollars worth of stones from warlords on both sides and then selling them back for handsome profits. They learned to profit from and control the bigger picture, the financing of battles on the field and in the boardroom. It is precisely these skills, along with the twins' ruthless tendencies, that COBRA COMMANDER needs to make his schemes materialize. The twins are extremely vain, preferring to surround themselves with only the finest quality trappings, and have an obsessive drive to locate the perfect diamond. They stick to a rigorous training schedule to stay in shape, getting up at 4 AM every day to check the world markets and perform a 2-hour work out. As twins, they have the eerie quality of feeling whatever is happening to the other: if one is punched, the other will feel the blow and stagger back. "In capable hands, the briefcase can be as effective as a blade."
Toy Notes: Item #55456. Due to uneven distribution, this vehicle was considered a moderately hard-to-find item at the time of its release.

Version 5: 2005 Crimson Guard carded set
Fig. #1016: CRIMSON GUARD Commander
	head: Tomax (85, 02/I, 02/II, 05) arms: Headman (92, 02), Gen. Flagg (04), Shrage (05), Tomax (05), Xamot (05), Lt. Gorky (06) torso: Headman (92, 02), Gen. Flagg (04), Tomax (05), Xamot (05) waist: Headman (92, 02), Gen. Flagg (04), Tomax (05), Xamot (05) legs: Headman (92, 02), Tomax (05), Xamot (05)
	Accessories: black pistol (83 Maj. Bludd's rocket launcher); black submachine gun (89 Snake Eyes's); black knife (03 Over Kill's); black figure stand
	After honing their skills in the Foreign Legion Paras, fighting in Bosnia, Lebanon, and Algeria, TOMAX and his twin brother XOMAT [sic!] sought out lucrative mercenary contracts around the world. In the diamond wars of Sierra Leone and Angola, they secretly siphoned millions of dollars worth of stones from warlords on both sides and then sold them back for handsome profits. They learned to profit from and control the bigger picture, the financing of battles on the field and in the boardroom. It is these skills, and the twins' ruthless tendencies, that COBRA COMMANDER needs to make his schemes materialize. The twins are extremely vain, surrounding themselves with only the finest quality trappings. Their rigorous schedule includes getting up at 4 AM every day to check the world markets and perform a 2-hour work out. As twins, they have the eerie quality of feeling whatever is happening to the other; if one is punched, the other feels the blow and staggers back. "In capable hands, the briefcase can be as effective as a blade."
Toy Notes: Item #05631. Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with Firefly (05/I) and four copies of Crimson Guard (05/I).

Version 6: 2008 Wave 3 comic two-pack assortment
Fig. #1231: Crimson Guard	MOS 1: Infiltration, Espionage, Sabotage, Propaganda, Corporate Law
	head: Tomax (08) left arm: Tomax (08) right arm: Tomax (08), Dreadnok Ripper (08/II) torso: Tomax (08) waist: Tomax (08), Xamot (08) upper legs: Tomax (08) lower legs: Tomax (08), Xamot (08)
	Accessories: red sash (new, with silver armor) and hinged spaulder for right shoulder; dark green rifle (shared with Xamot, with scope); black Cobra figure stand
	Brilliant, ruthless, and ambitious. TOMAX and his brother XAMOT are near mirror images of one another. They have an eerie way of finishing each other's sentences, and each one can feel exactly what his twin is feeling. Their newly acquired command of the elite CRIMSON GUARD forces gives them unimaginable access to and control over the influential worlds of government, business, and finance. TOMAX and his brother use business fronts like the Arbco Bros. Circus for their CRIMSON GUARD operations. "What an interesting and dangerous nest of vipers we are in, brother of mine. . ."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Xamot (08) and an original comic (#36 1/2). Item #29343.

+ Xamot

XAMOT alias composed of letters that have a vertical axis of symmetry.

Char. #066, 11th Cobra individual

Xamot Rogue, born on an unspecified island in the Mediterranean Sea. The 15 largest such islands are Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, Corsica, Crete, Euboea, Majorca, Lesbos, Rhodes, Minorca, Chios, Kefalonia, Corfu, Ibiza, and Djerba.

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Voiced by Michael Bell, the higher pitched voice of the duo. British accent. Spoke 280 lines in 33 episodes. 14th most frequent speaker. First appeared and spoke in TPOD 1. Total appearances: 35. Except for rare animation errors, wore Tomax's 1985 outfit (the uniforms are reversed). First appeared and spoke in TPOD 1. Xamot was seen operating the CLAW, FANG, Ferret, Firebat, Night Raven, Rattler, Stinger, Stun, and Trubble Bubble, as well as a cartoon-exclusive submarine. In the cartoon, there was a sort of psychic link between the Crimson Twins, causing each to feel what the other felt and often to complete each other's sentences. The default rifle for cartoon Cobra troops was released with the 2008 versions of Tomax and Xamot.

Prioritized Appearance List: The Pyramid of Darkness parts 1 and 3-5, Arise Serpentor Arise parts 1-5, The Traitor I-II, There's No Place Like Springfield I-II, Money to Burn, Red Rocket's Glare, Memories of Mara, The Million Dollar Medic, Captives of Cobra I-II, The Great Alaskan Land Rush, Spell of the Siren, Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent, The Invaders, Cold Slither, Cobra's Candidate, The Greenhouse Effect, The Wrong Stuff, The Movie parts 1 and 3-5, The Viper Is Coming, Cobrathon, Primordial Plot, The Germ. Xamot was included in the opening sequences of season 1, season 2, and the Movie.

Comic Notes: Xamot appeared in 19 issues between 1985 and 1991: #37, 38, 40, 41, 46, 52, 54-56, 73-75, 87, 108-112, and 116.

Versions:

1. 1985 (2-Pack)
2. 2002/I (RAH Collection)

3. 2002/II (Crimson Strike Team)
4. 2003 (Crimson Command Copter)

5. 2005 (6-pack)
6. 2008 (Comic #36 1/2)

Version 1: 1985 Crimson Guard Commanders two-pack
Fig. #0071: Crimson Guard Commander	MOS: Infiltration, espionage, sabotage, propaganda, and corporate law
	head: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II, 05) arms: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II) torso: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II) waist: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II) legs: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II)
	Accessories: black pistol (shared with Tomax; oversized); silver zip-line trolley (new, one contained in the 2-pack) with string
	Spell out the name TOMAX in capitals and hold it up to a mirror. It reads XAMOT. The same holds true for the actual brothers. Each is the mirror image of the other except for a scar on Xamot's face. Both twins served with the Foreign Legion Paras in Algeria before the officers Putsch. They honed their mercenary skills in the bush wars of Africa and South America. They were too smart to be soldiers forever. Went to Zurich and became bankers. They quickly found the ins and outs of international finance to be too haphazard for their tastes. They preferred a situation they could control. COBRA was willing to give them access to that control. Now they command legions. But their legions wear three-piece suits and fight their battles in executive board rooms. These then are the most fearsome of the COBRA adversaries. They don't fight with steel and claw, backed with muscle and honest sweat . . . They chase you with paper, wound you with your own laws, and kill you with the money you loaned them.
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Tomax (85). Item #6063. His head and weapon differ from the prototype in the 1985 insert catalog.
Re-releases: Also available with Tomax through several mail-in offers from 1988 to 1990, and in 1992 through the offer Rescue: Code Blue.

Version 2: 2002 Real American Hero Wave 5 two-pack assortment (02/I)
Fig. #0596: Crimson Guard Commander	MOS: Infiltration, espionage, sabotage, propaganda, and corporate law
	head: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II, 05) arms: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II) torso: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II) waist: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II) legs: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II)
	Accessories: black pistol (85 Tomax/Xamot's); silver zip-line trolley (85 Tomax/Xamot's, one contained in the 2-pack) with string
	TOMAX and his twin brother, XAMOT, are silent, unseen enemies that do their destruction in the rarified world of finance. The brothers are mirror images of one another except for the scar on XAMOT's face. Both gravitated to corruption while young, were fascinated with war, and displayed a brilliance for financial intrigue. TOMAX plays havoc with international banking with just a three-piece suit and a laptop. He joined COBRA when he discovered the organization could give him unlimited opportunities to work his monetary destruction. "A shift in accounts, a change in the stock market, a small business transaction - that's all it takes the throw the world into chaos."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Tomax (02/I). Item #53082. Very similar to the 1985 version, but slightly darker/duller and with a pink scar. This wave was exclusive to various online and specialty outlets.

Version 3: 2002 Crimson Strike Team boxed set (02/II)
Fig. #0626: Crimson Guard Commander	MOS: Infiltration, espionage, sabotage, propaganda, and corporate law
	head: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II, 05) arms: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II) torso: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II) waist: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II) legs: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II)
	Accessories: black submachine gun (89 Snake Eyes's); black knife (90 Range-Viper's)
	Using their Extensive Enterprises corporation, XAMOT and his twin brother, TOMAX, provide legal aid to COBRA by waging war with lawsuits and fighting legal battles in their executive boardrooms. The brothers are mirror images of one another except for the scar on XAMOT's face, acquired while serving in the Foreign Legion. It was this scar that finally propelled XAMOT to exchange his machine gun for a briefcase, ultimately creating two of the most fearsome mercenaries and allies to the COBRA Organization. After years of covering up the vast amounts of money spent by COBRA COMMANDER, they formulated a plot to gain far greater resources for themselves. With the help of the BARONESS, they formed the Crimson Strike Team made up of the best infantry soldiers COBRA has to offer (or take in this case). XAMOT shares command of the strike force with his brother. He uses his squad specifically for sabotage operations and raids on companies that conflict with their own private business ventures."
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 Baroness (02/I), Tomax (02/II), and twelve copies of Viper (02/II). This figure is considered a moderately high-demand item.

Version 4: 2003 boxed Crimson Command Copter vehicle
Fig. #0753: Crimson Guard Commander	MOS: Infiltration, espionage, sabotage, propaganda, and corporate law
	head: Scalpel (03), Tomax (03), Xamot (03) arms: CLAWS Commander (03), Tomax (03), Xamot (03) torso: CLAWS Commander (03), Tomax (03), Xamot (03), Crimson Guard (05/II), Interrogator (06) waist: CLAWS Commander (03), Tomax (03), Xamot (03), Crimson Guard (05/II), Interrogator (06) legs: CLAWS Commander (03), Tomax (03), Xamot (03), Crimson Guard (05/II), Interrogator (06)
	Accessories: black flight helmet (02 Duke's, with dark grey visor)
	After honing their skills in the Foreign Legion Paras, fighting in Bosnia, Lebanon, and Algeria, XAMOT and his twin brother TOMAX sought out lucrative mercenary contracts throughout southern Africa and South America. It was in the diamond wars of Sierra Leone and Angola that the twins found their true calling, secretly siphoning millions of dollars worth of stones from warlords on both sides and then selling them back for handsome profits. Along with commanding the elite network of CRIMSON GUARD operatives, TOMAX and XAMOT have an army of lawyers, accountants, and lobbyists under their command. They can bury their enemies in paperwork, manipulate the markets, and bend laws in their favor, all before lunchtime. The only way to tell the twins apart is a scar on the left cheek of XAMOT, a painful reminder that diamonds are deadly as well as beautiful. The twins' most annoying habit is the tendency to finish each other's sentences, which gets on the nerves of COBRA COMMANDER. As twins, they have the eerie quality of feeling whatever is happening to the other: if one is punched, the other will feel the blow and stagger back. "I don't understand the G.I. JOE team. Their motives are not profit-centered."
Toy Notes: Item #55456. Due to uneven distribution, this vehicle was considered a moderately hard-to-find item at the time of its release.

Version 5: 2005 Crimson Guard carded set
Fig. #1017: CRIMSON GUARD Commander
	head: Xamot (85, 02/I, 02/II, 05) arms: Headman (92, 02), Gen. Flagg (04), Shrage (05), Tomax (05), Xamot (05), Lt. Gorky (06) torso: Headman (92, 02), Gen. Flagg (04), Tomax (05), Xamot (05) waist: Headman (92, 02), Gen. Flagg (04), Tomax (05), Xamot (05) legs: Headman (92, 02), Tomax (05), Xamot (05)
	Accessories: black pistol (83 Maj. Bludd's rocket launcher); black submachine gun (89 Snake Eyes's); black knife (03 Over Kill's); black figure stand
	After honing their skills in the Foreign Legion Paras, fighting in Bosnia, Lebanon, and Algeria, XAMOT and his twin brother TOMAX sought out lucrative mercenary contracts around the world. In the diamond wars of Sierra Leone and Angola, they secretly siphoned millions of dollars worth of stones from warlords on both sides and then sold them back for handsome profits. Along with commanding the elite CRIMSON GUARD force, TOMAX and XAMOT have an army of lawyers, accountants, and lobbyists under their command. They can bury their enemies in paperwork, manipulate the markets, and bend laws in their favor, all before lunchtime. The only way to tell the twins apart is a scar on the left cheek of XAMOT, a painful reminder that diamonds are deadly as well as beautiful. The twins' most annoying habit is the tendency to finish each other's sentences, which gets on the nerves of COBRA COMMANDER. As twins, they have the eerie quality of feeling whatever is happening to the other; if one is punched, the other feels the blow and staggers back. "I don't understand the G.I. JOE Team. Their motives are not profit-centered."
Toy Notes: Item #05633. Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with Firefly (05/I) and four copies of Crimson Guard (05/I).

Version 6: 2008 Wave 3 comic two-pack assortment
Fig. #1232: Crimson Guard	MOS 1: Infiltration, Espionage, Sabotage, Propaganda, Corporate Law
	head: Xamot (08) left arm: Xamot (08), Dreadnok Ripper (08/II) right arm: Xamot (08) torso: Xamot (08) waist: Tomax (08), Xamot (08) upper legs: Xamot (08) lower legs: Tomax (08), Xamot (08)
	Accessories: red sash (new, with silver armor) and hinged spaulder for right shoulder; dark green rifle (shared with Tomax, with scope); black Cobra figure stand
	Brilliant, ruthless, and ambitious. XAMOT and his twin brother TOMAX are near mirror images of one another. They have an eerie way of finishing each other's sentences, and each one can feel exactly what his twin is feeling. Their newly acquired command of the elite CRIMSON GUARD forces gives them unimaginable access to and control over the influential worlds of government, business, and finance. TOMAX and his brother use business fronts like the Arbco Bros. Circus for their CRIMSON GUARD operations. "What an interesting and dangerous nest of vipers we are in, brother of mine. . ."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Tomax (08) and an original comic (#36 1/2). Item #29343.

1985 Characters, Page 4

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