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1987 Characters, Page 1

Click-to-Reveal Profiles for The Fridge, Crazylegs, Falcon, Psyche-Out, Law, and Crystal Ball

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+ The Fridge

THE FRIDGE - appliance for storing food at low temperatures; a reference to the character's size and appetite

Char. #098, 62nd Joe Team member

William Perry (African-American with Welsh surname) of Aiken, SC.
Aiken (pop. 25,337) is in western SC near Augusta, GA. The other South Carolina Joes are Sgt. Slaughter of Parris Island and Wet-Suit of Myrtle Beach, both on the coast. Scarlett is from nearby Atlanta.
Note: This website author's pastor went to Clemson with the real-life Perry, who was a Chicago Bears defensive lineman from 1985 to 1993.

Grades: E-5: 1987

SNs: none listed

Comic and Animation Notes: The Fridge did not appear in the comic. He was animated only for his own commercial.

Version 1: 1986-87 special mail-order
Fig. #0111: Physical Training Instructor	MOS 1: Physical Training Instructor [SQI=H] MOS 2: Special Services
	head: The Fridge (87) arms: The Fridge (87) torso: The Fridge (87) waist: The Fridge (87) legs: The Fridge (87)
	Accessories: black football flail (new)
	G.I. Joe training procedures are tough to the max and no expense is spared in insuring [sic] that G.I. Joe personnel are prepared to deal with the worst possible scenario. Regular troops tackle standard obstacle courses like fences, crawl pipes, and water traps. The G.I. Joe obstacle course consists of only one obstacle—The Fridge." "If lacrosse is the little brother of war, football must be the rich uncle. Note the similarities: Strategy (offensive and defensive), teamwork, violence, camaraderie, television coverage, parades for the victors, and humiliation for the defeated. Using The Fridge to train the Joes is logical and practical . . . Besides, The Fridge likes to see the looks on their faces when they look up from the mud and see who they have to get past—to pass the course!"
Toy Notes: Available free with shipping through the Free Fridge offer, packaged with figures in late 1986 and early 1987. Most or all of the figures arrived in 1987, which is when the commercial for the offer first aired.
Re-releases: Also available by mail in 1988 through the offers Is This the End of Sgt. Slaughter? and Capture the Excitement.

CRAZYLEGS - nickname for several dancers and football players, most notably running back Elroy Hirsch

Char. #099, 63rd Joe Team member

David O. Thomas (American with Welsh surname) of Fort Dodge, IA.
Ft. Dodge (pop. 25,136) on the Des Moines river in central IA is known for mining, trucking, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. Also from Iowa are Windchill of Cedar Rapids, Sgt. Hacker of Emmetsburg, Hit & Run of Sioux City, and Maverick of Ida Grove.

Grades: E-4: 1987-1988

SNs: 870-28-9277

Comic and Animation Notes: Crazylegs appeared in 7 issues between 1988 and 1991: #69-71, 74, 75, 108, and 109. Crazylegs died in #109 along with Breaker and Quick Kick during an attempt to escape from Cobra captivity. He was animated only for a commercial featuring the Defiant.

2. 1988 (Night Force)

Version 1: 1987 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0113: Assault Trooper	MOS 1: Infantry [11B] MOS 2: Parachute Rigger [92R]
	head: Crazylegs (87, 88) arms: Crazylegs (87, 88) torso: Crazylegs (87, 88) waist: Crazylegs (87, 88) legs: Crazylegs (87, 88)
	Accessories: tan parachute harness (new); black assault rifle (new, with scope) and soft-plastic stock
	Crazylegs could have been the greatest organist in the world if his fingers hadn't been too short. The Airborne Rangers don't care how perfectly you can play Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, they're only concerned with your willingness to jump out of a helicopter into a hot LZ with nothing but a rifle, a couple of grenades, and the best wishes of your commanding officer. Crazylegs is of course, Airborne Ranger qualified and has been cross-trained as a forward artillery observer. "We can be storming a hardened position, right into the teeth of an enfilade—green t racer so thick in the air you can smell the magnesium, AP mines going off with intersecting cones of fire, bouncing bettys . . . The works! Crazylegs comes ducking and weaving through all this with a weird light in his eyes and humming a selection from Johann Sebastian Bach!"
Toy Notes: Featured in 1987's SLAM commercial. Item #6475.
Re-releases: Recolored versions were released in India as Crazylegs and Skydiver.

Version 2: 1988 Night Force two-pack assortment
Fig. #0184: Assault Trooper	MOS 1: Infantry [11B] MOS 2: Parachute Rigger [92R]
	head: Crazylegs (87, 88) arms: Crazylegs (87, 88) torso: Crazylegs (87, 88) waist: Crazylegs (87, 88) legs: Crazylegs (87, 88)
	Accessories: black parachute harness (87 Crazylegs's); black assault rifle (87 Crazylegs's) and stock
	Crazylegs could have been the greatest organist in the world if his fingers hadn't been too short. The Airborne Rangers don't care how perfectly you can play Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, they're only concerned with your willingness to jump out of a helicopter into a hot LZ with nothing but a rifle, a couple of grenades, and the best wishes of your commanding officer. Crazylegs is Airborne Ranger qualified and has been cross-trained as a forward artillery observer. "Night Force operates stealthily in environments where the team is usually outnumbered and outgunned. Darkness is their best defense, only until the first shot has been fired! Once the team's presence and position has been compromised, it's up to Crazylegs to provide enough firepower and confusion to cover a tactical withdrawal. He loads 100% tracer ammo instead of the usual 1 to 5 ratio. This makes the other guy think there are twice as many out there coming at him!"
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive two-pack with Outback. Item #6709-2. This figure is considered a moderately high-demand item.

FALCON - predatory bird with scythe-shaped wings, sometimes trained to hunt or pursue game

Char. #100, 64th Joe Team member

Vincent R. Falcone (American with Italian surname) of Fayetteville, NC.
Fayetteville (pop. 168,033), on I-95 in south central NC, is next to Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base. To the east are Cross-Country's Greensboro and Rumbler's hometown of Raeford.
Note: The 1992 filecard has the name as Vincent R. Falcon.

Grades: O-2: 1987-2009

SNs: 035-38-2264; 035-3855-LF64

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Voiced by Don Johnson. Spoke 57 lines in 4 episodes. Total appearances: 4 (The Movie parts 2-5). Wore his 1987 outfit, but had black hair, and brown camo instead of black. His chest straps and belt were brown as well. Falcon was seen operating the Devilfish. Characterized as an irresponsible misfit redeemed through Sgt. Slaughter's training, and his half-brother Duke's self-sacrifice. Originally intended as Hawk's brother, hence the avian code name. The Movie gave hints of a budding relationship with Jinx.

DiC Cartoon Notes: Spoke 72 lines in 5 episodes. First appeared and spoke in Long Live Rock and Roll I. Total appearances: 6. Wore his 1992 outfit with black straps and fewer camo spots. DiC also presented Falcon as Duke's half-brother.

Prioritized Appearance List: The Greatest Evil I-II and Long Live Rock and Roll I-II. One line: Basic Training. Silent: The Legend of Metal-Head. Lt. Falcon was included in the opening sequence of season 2.

Comic Notes: Falcon appeared in 17 issues between 1987 and 1991: #60, 61, 64, 73-77, 92, 108-111, and Special Missions #9, 24, and 26.

1. 1987
2. 1988 (Night Force)

3. 1992 (Super Sonic Fighters)
4. 2003 (Convention)

5. 2008 (Comic #8)
6. 2009 (DTC)

Version 1: 1987 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0114: Green Beret	MOS 1: Infantry [11A] MOS 2: Medic [62A]
	head: Falcon (87, 88, 92, 03) arms: Falcon (87, 88, 92, 03) torso: Falcon (87, 88, 92, 03) waist: Falcon (87, 88, 92), Leatherneck (93) legs: Falcon (87, 88, 92), Leatherneck (93)
	Accessories: green backpack (new with two canteens and rifle clip) and detachable antenna; black shotgun (new, Mossberg 500); black knife (new, irregularly serrated)
	Lt. Falcon is a second-generation Green Beret, his father having served in the 10th SFGA (Special Forces Group Airborne) from its very beginnings at Fort Bragg's Smoke Bomb Hill. Falcon was cross-trained in demolitions and served briefly with the 5th SFGA "Blue Light" counter-terrorist unit as an "A" Team XO. He is proficient in Spanish, French, Arabic, and Swahili and a qualified expert with most NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms. "Green Berets are specialists in training and leading native insurgents. Native insurgents are usually primitive tribal peoples who respond to two types of leadership. You can bully and overwhelm them with superior firepower and technology . . . Or you can bite the head off a snake, chug-a-lug the local beverage, and yell, 'Follow me!' Falcon is a snake-biter if I ever saw one."
Toy Notes: Item #6476.
Re-releases: Bagged at a 1992 convention with Stretcher's flare gun and Ambush's rifle (both black). Some parts were used to create a Chinese-exclusive Flint.

Version 2: 1988 Night Force two-pack assortment
Fig. #0182: Green Beret Lieutenant Falcon	MOS 1: Infantry [11A] MOS 2: Medic [62A]
	head: Falcon (87, 88, 92, 03) arms: Falcon (87, 88, 92, 03) torso: Falcon (87, 88, 92, 03) waist: Falcon (87, 88, 92), Leatherneck (93) legs: Falcon (87, 88, 92), Leatherneck (93)
	Accessories: black backpack (87 Falcon's) with antenna; black shotgun (87 Falcon's Mossberg 500); black knife (87 Falcon's)
	LT. FALCON is a second-generation Green Beret. His father served with the SFGA (Special Forces Group Airborne) from its beginnings at Fort Bragg's Smoke Bomb Hill. Falcon was cross-trained in demolitions and served briefly with the 5th SFGA "Blue Light" counter-terrorist unit as an "A" Team XO. He is proficient in Spanish, French, Arabic, and Swahili and a qualified expert with most NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms. "Leading a covert team at night in poor visibility conditions and under strict noise discipline seems almost impossible. Lt. Falcon accomplishes this task by establishing an intimate rapport with his team, working with them to earn their respect. A Night Force team led by Lt. Falcon functions almost as a single entity, with each member alert, responsive, and trusting each other to do his job!"
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive two-pack with Sneak Peek. Item #6079-1. This figure is considered a moderately high-demand item.

Version 3: 1992 Super Sonic Fighters premium carded assortment
Fig. #0307: Green Beret Lieutenant Falcon	MOS 1: Infantry [11A] MOS 2: Medic [62A]
	head: Falcon (87, 88, 92, 03) arms: Falcon (87, 88, 92, 03) torso: Falcon (87, 88, 92, 03) waist: Falcon (87, 88, 92), Leatherneck (93) legs: Falcon (87, 88, 92), Leatherneck (93)
	Accessories: light blue Sonic backpack (new) with removable black propeller; underslung black laser rifle (new, with arm brace); black machine gun (new, slightly resembles an M60); black figure stand
	A second generation Special Forces trooper, LT. FALCON has snake-eating and jumping out of airplanes in his blood. A qualified expert with all NATO and Soviet Bloc small arms, he can field strip, clean and reassemble most common military pistols, submachine guns, and assault rifles in complete darkness and not wind up with leftowver parts! Specially trained to maintain and modify all of the Sonic Fighters' innovative and highly advanced weapons systems, Lt. Falcon is also cross-trained in demolitions, medicine, and languages (Spanish, French, Arabic, and Swahili). "Falcon knows that the only kind of respect that's worth having is the kind that's EARNED and not handed out with rank. When you go stepping out into bad-guy country with the Falcon, you can depend on him to pull his own weight and put his butt on the line when the 'worst possible scenario' becomes a bone-chilling reality. He leads by example, and to a grunt in the field, that's the best kind of leadership, bar none." Assigned Armaments: 5.56mm XAR2 Automatic Assault Rifle, and "Scatter Blast" laser rifle with laser tracking sensors.
Toy Notes: Released before Christmas 1991 in some areas but listed in 1992's catalog. Yojoe.com lists this figure as a 1991 release. Item #6597.

Version 4: 2003 Operation: Anaconda boxed set
Fig. #0725: Green Beret Lieutenant Falcon	MOS 1: Infantry [11A] MOS 2: Medic [62A]
	head: Falcon (87, 88, 92, 03) arms: Falcon (87, 88, 92, 03) torso: Falcon (87, 88, 92, 03) waist: Stalker (82, 97), Short-Fuze (82, 97, 05/I), Breaker (82), Snake Eyes (82, 97/I, 97/II, 03/I, 03/II, 04/IV, 05/IV), Zap (82, 97), Flash (82), Rock 'n Roll (82), Grunt (82, 83, 97), Hawk (82), Grand Slam (82, 83), Clutch (82, 84), Steeler (82), Lt. Falcon (03), Infantry Division (05/I, 05/II, 05/III, 05/IV, 05/V, 05/VI) legs: Stalker (82, 97), Short-Fuze (82, 97, 05/I), Breaker (82), Zap (82, 97), Rock 'n Roll (82), Grunt (82, 83), Hawk (82), Clutch (82, 84), Steeler (82), Lt. Falcon (03), Infantry Division (05/I, 05/II, 05/III, 05/IV, 05/V, 05/VI)
	Accessories: black backpack (91 Red Star's) with black antenna; black pistol (88 Shockwave's); black carbine (02 Duke's M4); black carbine/shotgun (02 Ripper's M4 with shotgun barrel); black knife (91 Low-Light's); clear figure stand
	LT. FALCON'S family has been in the military for generations, and although he has had many successful missions leading various G.I. JOE teams over the years, he still feels the need to prove himself out of familial competition. Despite his officer rank, LT. FALCON prefers to be in the thick of the action with his team. He particularly enjoys operations that involve infiltrating COBRA Island, trying to get as close to the head snake as he can. LT. FALCON is an invaluable addition to Operation: Anaconda. His numerous excursions to COBRA Island have given him a familiarity with the layout, and his Special Forces training has prepared him for the harsh geographical environment, from the stinking swamps to the treacherous volcanic mountains. On one of his reconnaissance missions to the island, LT. FALCON learned of an upcoming meeting between COBRA COMMANDER and an unknown force named "BLACK DRAGON." From what he could ascertain, this may well lead to an evil alliance of legendary proportions—and could spell doom for the entire free world. LT. FALCON is confident that his knowledge of COBRA headquarters will enable him to infiltrate and sabotage this union. But LT. FALCON does not know about the island's increased security—will the team even make it past the beach?
Toy Notes: Boxed in a convention-exclusive set with Lady Jaye (03/I), Maj. Storm (03), Cobra Commander (03/I), Black Dragon (03), five copies of Swamp-Viper, and five copies of Black Dragon Trooper (03).

Version 5: 2008 Wave 5 comic two-pack assortment
Fig. #1307: Green Beret	MOS 1: Infantry [11A] MOS 2: Medic [62A]
	head: Lt. Falcon (08) arms: Flint (07), Duke (07, 08/I, 08/II, 08/III), Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll (08/I), G.I. Joe Doc (08), Cpl. Breaker (08/I, 08/II), Red Star (08), Steeler (08/I), Double Clutch (08), Lt. Falcon (08), G.I. Joe Trooper (08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/IV), Leatherneck (08) chest: Flint (07, 08/I, 09/I, 09/II), Duke (07, 08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/V, 08/VI), G.I. Joe Hawk (08/II), G.I. Joe Doc (08), Red Star (08), Lt. Falcon (08), Skyduster (08) midsection: Flint (07, 08/I, 09/I, 09/II), Duke (07, 08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/V, 08/VI), G.I. Joe Hawk (08/II), G.I. Joe Doc (08), Red Star (08), Lt. Falcon (08), Skyduster (08) legs: Lt. Falcon (08); upper legs only: Flint (07, 08/I, 09/I, 09/II), Duke (07, 08/I, 08/II, 08/III, 08/V, 08/VI), Cpl. Breaker (08/I, 08/II), Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll (08/I, 08/II)
	Accessories: green scarf (new); olive green backpack (new, with knife slot and opening pouch); black shotgun (03 Burn Out's M4 Super 90); black knife (87 Falcon's, with silver blade); silver radio (new) with antenna (87 Falcon's); black Joe figure stand
	As a second-generation Green Beret, LT. FALCON has the Special Forces in his blood. His boyhood was spent in emulating his father and preparing to be the toughest of the tough. Scaling mountains, parachuting from planes, rappelling down sheer cliffs, and crawling through dense jungle is a walk in the park for LT. FALCON. He can field strip, clean, and reassemble most common military pistols, submachine guns, and assault rifles in complete darkness and not wind up with leftover parts. His disciplined, focused nature and sharply honed combat skills came in handy when he faced the vicious, bat-winged NEMESIS IMMORTAL monster during the Battle of Cobra-La. "I really hate it when you unload everything you've got into the bad guy, and he keeps getting back up."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Nemesis Immortal (08) and an original comic (#8). Item #31523.

Version 6: 2009 Direct-to-Consumer Wave 4 carded assortment
Fig. #1418: Green Beret	MOS 1: Infantry [11A] MOS 2: Medic [62A]
	head: Lt. Falcon (09) arms: Rollbar (04, 05), Duke (05/I), Lt. Falcon (09) torso: Rollbar (04, 05), Duke (05/I), SAW Viper (06), Lt. Falcon (09) waist: Rollbar (04, 05), Duke (05/I), SAW Viper (06), Lt. Falcon (09) legs: Rollbar (04, 05), Duke (05/I), SAW Viper (06), Lt. Falcon (09)
	Accessories: black handgun (03 Beachhead's); black shotgun (05 Maj. Barrage's); black five-piece cannon (new); clear figure stand.
	As a second-generation Green Beret, LT. FALCON has the Special Forces in his blod. His boyhood was spent emulating his father and preparing to be the toughest of the tough. Always disciplined and focused, he hates the down time between missions and thinks it's "fun" to free-fall parachute into the desert for three weeks with nothing but a canteen. He can field strip, clean, and reassemble most common military pistols, submachine guns, and assault rifles in complete darkness and not wind up with leftover parts. Scaling mountains, parachuting from planes, rappelling down sheer cliffs, and crawling through dense jungle is an everyday walk in the park for LT. FALCON. In addition to his primary specialty, he was trained in demolitions, medicine, and languages (Spanish, French, Arabic, and Swahili). "The only kind of respect worth having is the kind that you earn, by pulling your own weight and putting your life on the line for your team."
Toy Notes: Sold exclusively through the G.I. Joe Collector's Club. Originally intended for release in 2006.

PSYCHE-OUT - to frighten, confuse, or distract using the power of one's mind.

Char. #101, 65th Joe Team member

Kenneth D. Rich (American with Norman English surname) of San Francisco, CA
San Francisco (pop. 764,976), at I-5 and I-80, is a major city halfway up the California coast, whose Hunters Point Naval Shipyard was the main point of departure to the WWII Pacific Theater. It became a countercultural magnet beginning in the 1950s. Other Joes from the city are Dojo and Knockdown, with Starduster's Burlingame and Long Arm's Boulder Creek close by.

Grades: O-2: 1987-1988; O-3: 1992

SNs: 091-87-6274; 091-8762-KR74

DiC Cartoon Notes: Spoke 42 lines in 3 episodes. First appeared and spoke in Long Live Rock and Roll I. Total appearances: 7. Wore his 1992 outfit without the dishes and with black thigh pads.

Prioritized Appearance List: Long Live Rock and Roll I-II and A Is for Android. Silent: The Greatest Evil II, Infested Island, Basic Training, and The Legend of Metal-Head. Psyche-Out is not included in any DiC opening sequences.

Comic Notes: Psyche-Out appeared in 11 issues between 1987 and 1993: #64, 67, 69, 70, 75, 76, 100, 111, 137, and Special Missions #7 and 9.

2. 1988 (Night Force)

3. 1992 (Super Sonic Fighters)

Version 1: 1987 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0115: Deceptive Warfare	MOS 1: Psy-Ops [37A] MOS 2: Social Services Counselor
	head: Psyche-Out (87, 88) arms: Psyche-Out (87, 88) torso: Psyche-Out (87, 88) waist: Psyche-Out (87, 88) legs: Psyche-Out (87, 88)
	Accessories: silver antenna (new, with peg attaching to scalp); silver backpack (new, with two antennas); silver sonic generator (new, with handle) with detachable red dish; two silver arm clips (new) with detachable red conical antennas; black pistol (new, no trigger guard)
	Psyche-Out got his degree in psychology from Berkeley and worked on various research projects involving the inducement of paranoia by means of low frequency radio waves. Upon his enlistment he was posted to the Deceptive Warfare Center at Fort Bragg where he continued his pioneering work in the field of wave induced behavior modification. "The point at which you win a battle is when you've convinced the enemy that he has lost. This can be accomplished through something as simple as constant repetition. For example, you see a commercial on TV ten times a day for a particular brand of cookies. Confronted by an array of unknown brands, you choose the one that you saw advertised. They've won . . . And you've lost."
Toy Notes: Featured in 1987's Coastal Defender commercial. Item #6477.
Re-releases: A Tiger Force version was released in Europe.

Version 2: 1988 Night Force two-pack assortment
Fig. #0186: Deceptive Warfare	MOS 1: Psy-Ops [37A] MOS 2: Social Services Counselor
	head: Psyche-Out (87, 88) arms: Psyche-Out (87, 88) torso: Psyche-Out (87, 88) waist: Psyche-Out (87, 88) legs: Psyche-Out (87, 88)
	Accessories: silver antenna (87 Psyche-Out's); black backpack (87 Psyche-Out's); black pistol (87 Psyche-Out's); black sonic generator (87 Psyche-Out's) with black dish; black arm clips (87 Psyche-Out's) with black antennas
	PSYCHE-OUT got his degree in psychology from Berkeley and worked on various research projects involving the inducement of paranoia by means of low frequency radio waves. Upon his enlistment, he was posted to the Deceptive Warfare Center at Fort Bragg where he continued his pioneering work in the field of wave induced behavior modification. "Fear of the dark is primal. It is why we don't want to see what's lurking just beyond the campfire light and why we're hesitant to find out what's making that noise under the basement stairs. Psyche-Out can use that fear as a weapon against an enemy as surely and as reliably as Snake-Eyes can use a submachine gun."
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive two-pack with Tunnel Rat (88). Item #6709-3.

Version 3: 1992 Super Sonic Fighters premium carded assortment
Fig. #0312: Deceptive Warfare	MOS 1: Psy-Ops (Psychological Operations) [37A] MOS 2: Social Services Counselor
	head: Psyche-Out (92) arms: Psyche-Out (92) torso: Psyche-Out (92) waist: Psyche-Out (92) legs: Psyche-Out (92)
	Accessories: black headset (new, with antenna and mic); light grey Sonic backpack (new) with detachable satellite dish, radar, and bent antenna; black cannon (new) with blue dish; two blue conical antennas (new, attach to body); black hose (long standard); black figure stand
	PSYCHE-OUT got his degree in psychology from Berkeley and went on to do ground-breaking research in the field of paranoia inducement with ultra low frequency radio wave transmissions. Since joining the G.I. Joe team and subsequently, the Sonic Fighters, he has lead [sic] numerous classified Psy-Ops and disinformation operations against the legions of Cobra! "What can you say about a guy whose doctoral thesis was entitled, 'The Use of T-Shirt Slogans In Enemy Troop Demoralization? His job involves complicated thinking and multiple layers of deception; making the enemy think we're going with Plan 'A' by making such a big fuss about preparing for plan 'B' that the enemy thinks that Plan 'B' must be a fake, so we actually go ahead with Plan 'B'!" Assigned Armaments: E.C.M. (Electronic Counter Measures) ULF (Ultra Low Frequency) cerebro distortion laser. Weapons Qualification: Marksman
Variations: Psyche-Out's backpack hose attached to a peg in some copies and fit into a hole in others.
Toy Notes: Released before Christmas 1991 in some areas but listed in 1992's catalog. Yojoe.com lists this figure as a 1991 release. Item #6632.
Re-releases: A slightly different version was released in India.

LAW & ORDER - hendiadys for the criminal justice system

Char. #102, 66th Joe Team member

Christopher M. Lavigne (American with French surname, pronounced "la-VEEN") of Houston, TX
Houston, on I-10 and I-45 in the east near Galveston Bay, is Texas's largest city (pop. 2,144,491). The other Texas Joes are Wild Bill, Maj. Barrage, and Iceberg.

Grades: E-4: 1987-2000

SNs: 044-56-883; 044-5688-XI83

Sunbow Cartoon Notes: Voiced by Ron Ortiz. Hispanic accent. Spoke 12 lines in 4 episodes. Total appearances: 4 (The Movie parts 2-5). Wore his 1987 outfit with a noticeably darker shirt, vest, and pants. Law was seen operating the Dreadnok Swampfire. In the cartoon, Law was portrayed as good-natured, much less fierce than the filecard suggests. In both the Movie and comic/toy commercial animation, Order was grey and larger than the toy's scale.

Comic Notes: Law appeared in 14 issues between 1987 and 1994: #60, 61, 63, 64, 78, 79, 83, 90, 101-103, 108, 130, and 145.

1. 1987 (w/ Order)
2. 1991 (Sonic Fighters)

3. 1993 (Battle Corps)
4. 2000 (RAH Collection, w/ Order)

Version 1: 1987 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0116: M.P.	MOS 1: Military Police [31B] MOS2: Intelligence [35M]
	head: Law (87, 91, 00) arms: Law (87, 91, 00) torso: Law (87, 91, 00) waist: Law (87, 91, 00) legs: Law (87, 91, 00)
	Accessories: white helmet (new, with flared brim and "MP" on front); black Uzi (86 Low-Light's); black side-handle baton (new); black leash (new, with spiked collar); brown German Shepherd "Order" (new, with black muzzle and back stripe)
	Law & Order walked a beat in Houston's Fifth Ward for two years before Law decided that there must be a more fulfilling way to be a cop, so he and his canine "Order" enlisted for the M.P.'s. Law is a trained dog-handler with a natural affinity for animals. He is also Airborne qualified. "M.P.'s are responsible for the security of an installation. That may sound like a cushy job if all they are guarding is a garrison full of clerks, cooks, and accountants, but it's another matter altogether when they're acting as the defensive line for an elite unit like the Joes. The bad guys are going to send in the best they have and that's not good enough to get past Law & Order. You don't want to mess with him and that dog of his. Chew your leg right off, he will. After that, you still have to deal with the dog!"
Toy Notes: Item #6478. Law's face was modeled after Hasbro marketing director Kirk Bozigian.

Version 2: 1991 Sonic Fighters premium carded assortment
Fig. #0272: M.P.	MOS 1: Military Police [31B] MOS2: Intelligence [35M]
	head: Law (87, 91, 00) arms: Law (87, 91, 00) torso: Law (87, 91, 00) waist: Law (87, 91, 00) legs: Law (87, 91, 00)
	Accessories: white helmet (87 Law's); tan Sonic backpack (new, with pouches); black pistol (86 Lifeline's 9m); black machine pistol (87 Maverick's); black stun gun (87 Avalanche's P-480); black machine gun (86 Roadblock's L7A2) with tripod
	As head of security for G.I. Joe, LAW has acquired a reputation as a relentless stickler for detail and a cool-headed fighter when the chips are down. He's a slow-talking, mule-headed, obstreperous hoot owl with an attitude, but he gets the job done. So when the Sonic Fighters Division was looking for someone to protect the most expensive and highly classified equipment in the entire G.I. Joe arsenal, LAW was the first man on the roster. A trained martial arts expert, LAW is also Airborne qualified. "Law's the kind of soldier who isn't easily impressed. He's walked a beat for days at a time, fought off entire armies of invading forces and apprehended some of the most dangerous masterminds in the Cobra Legions. And that's just before breakfast." Assigned Armaments: Experimental 9mm Pistol, Fast Assault Laser Rifle, Multi-Burst Laser Weapon, and Laser Pistol with Infrared Tracking Sensors and Built-in Target Designator. Weapons Qualification: Expert
Toy Notes: Released before Christmas 1990 in some areas but listed in 1991's catalog and included a 1991-style filecard. Yojoe.com lists this figure as a 1990 release. Item #6312.

Version 3: 1993 Battle Corps Wave 3 carded assortment, #28
Fig. #0411: Military Police	MOS 1: Military Policeman [31B] MOS2: Security Tactics
	head: Law (93) arms: Law (93) torso: Law (93) waist: Law (93) legs: Law (93)
	Accessories: yellow laser rifle (91 Sci-Fi's); yellow machine gun (91 Grunt's); light blue spring missile launcher (shared with Long Arm; tubular with yellow trigger) and attachable yellow shield; two yellow missiles (93 Payload's); yellow figure stand
	As head of security for G.I. Joe, LAW has acquired a reputation as a relentless stickler for detail and a cool-headed fighter when the chips are down. He's a slow-talking, mule-headed, military cop, but he gets the job done. So when the Battle Corps team needed another member to protect the innocent and bust Cobra enemies, Law was the first man on the roster. He's the kind of soldier who's walked a beat for days at a time trying to eliminate as many criminals as he can. Nothing pleases him more than seeing justice served. Motto: "No street is safe when Cobras are around, and no Cobra is safe when I'm around!"
Toy Notes: Originally intended as part of 1993's D.E.F. line, but moved into Battle Corps when it was cancelled. The Australian release retained the D.E.F. packaging. Item #6757.
Re-releases: A recolored version was released in Brazil as Bolidus.

Version 4: 2000 Real American Hero Collection Wave 1 two-pack assortment
Fig. #0539: M.P.	MOS 1: Military Police [31B] MOS2: Intelligence [35M]
	head: Law (87, 91, 00) arms: Law (87, 91, 00) torso: Law (87, 91, 00) waist: Law (87, 91, 00) legs: Law (87, 91, 00)
	Accessories: white helmet (87 Law's, with new font and no stripes); black pistol (86 Low-Light's Uzi); black baton (87 Law's); black leash (87 Law's); brown, black, and white German Shepherd "Order" (87 Law's); black figure stand
	Law & Order walked a beat in Houston's Fifth Ward for two years before Law decided that there must be a more fulfilling way to be a cop, so he and his canine "Order" enlisted for the Military Police. Law is a trained dog handler with a natural affinity for animals. He is also Airborne qualified. M.P.'s are responsible for the security of an installation. That may sound like a cushy job if all they are guarding is a garrison full of clerks, cooks, and accountants, but it's another matter altogether when they're acting as the defensive line for an elite unit like the G.I. Joes. The bad guys are going to send in the best they have and that's not good enough to get past Law & Order. You don't want to mess with him and that dog of his. Chew your leg right off, he will. After that, you still have to deal with the dog!
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Dusty (00). Item #57729.
Re-releases: Slightly different versions (one with a mustache) were released in India.

CRYSTAL BALL - a ball of glass used to look into the future

Char. #103, 14th Cobra individual

Comic and Animation Notes: Crystal Ball appeared in only one issue in 1989: Special Missions #24. He was animated only for a commercial featuring the Defiant.

Version 1: 1987 regular carded assortment
Fig. #0117: Cobra Hypnotist
	head: Crystal Ball (87) arms: Crystal Ball (87) torso: Crystal Ball (87) waist: Crystal Ball (87) legs: Crystal Ball (87)
	Accessories: black hypno shield (new, with multi-colored lenticular surface and arm clip)
	Born of a Romalian [sic, should be Romanian] father (who supposedly had "second sight") and an American mother from Bangor, Maine, Crystal Ball actually was the seventh son of a seventh son . . . and such men, the gypsies of old believed, were possessed of supernatural powers. That may or may not be true, but Crystal Ball can sometimes read minds, making him a unique addition to the Cobra forces, especially as an interrogator of captured Joes. Cobra doesn't use torture to interrogate their prisoners; when Crystal Ball is having one of his good days, they simply don't need to. "When Crystal is around, ya don't just have to watch what you're sayin'; you have to watch what you're thinkin'!"
Toy Notes: Featured in the Buzz Boar commercial. Item #6749. Reportedly developed at the suggestion of Stephen King's son Owen (b. 1976), who was a G.I. Joe fan and wanted a magician on the team. It is additionally rumored that either Stephen or Owen King wrote this filecard. Stephen King mentions this figure in his book The Tommyknockers.

Character Contributions

Physical Training Instructor: develops and implements concepts, doctrine, tactics, techniques, procedures, organization designs, and training programs to meet the physical requirements of military service.
Special Services: manages and treats mental health activities; collects, records, and interprets psychological data; counsels and treats team members with personal, behavioral, or mental health problems; oversees morale and personal interaction patterns within the unit

Assault Trooper: light infantry inserted by aircraft or helicopter to engage and destroy enemy forces or to seize and hold terrain.
Infantry: The infantryman supervises, leads, or serves as a member of an infantry activity that employs individual or crew served weapons in support of offensive and defensive combat operations.
Parachute Rigger: supervises or packs and repairs cargo and personnel parachutes, and rigs equipment and supply containers for airdrop.

Green Beret: US Army Special Forces; employs high-risk conventional and unconventional warfare tactics and techniques in individual and small unit infantry operations.
Infantry: leads and controls infantry and combined armed forces during land combat; coordinates employment of infantry soldiers from platoon to battalion size.
Medic: The combat medic provides emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, force health protection, and evacuation in a variety of opreational and clinical settings from point of injury or illness through the continuum of military health care.

Deceptive Warfare: furthers Joe interests through information warfare, dissimulation, distraction, and concealment. Balances the perspectives of Sun Tzu and Clausewitz on the value of military deception.
Psy-Ops: conveys selected information and indicators to influence the emotions, objective reasoning, decision-making abilities, and behavior of enemy or rival governments, organizations, groups, and individuals. Maintains expertise in the art and science of persuasion and influence.
Social Services Counselor: manages and treats mental health activities; collects, records, and interprets psychological data; counsels and treats team members with personal, behavioral, or mental health problems; oversees morale and personal interaction patterns within the unit

Military Police: supervises or provides support to the battlefield by conducting battlefield circulation control, area security, POW operations, civilian internee operations, law and order operations, crime prevention, and preservation of law and order.
Intelligence: supervises and conducts tactical debriefings, interrogations, and elicitations in English and foreign languages for positive intelligence and force protection information; screens human intelligence sources and documents to establish priorities for exploitation; plans and participates in counterintelligence and force protection operations.
Security Tactics: prepares operations plans and orders in military police detachments in support of both battlefield and installation law and order operations and security of resources and installations.

Crystal Ball

Cobra Hypnotist: induces trance-like states and suggestibility to influence the thoughts, beliefs, and actions of others.

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