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