1989 Characters, Page 1

Click-to-Reveal Profiles for Recoil, Scoop, Countdown, Alley Viper, TARGAT, and Dee-Jay

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+ Recoil

RECOIL - sudden backward movement, esp. from a gun after firing.	Char. #165, 106th Joe Team member
Joseph Felton (American with Saxon English surname) of Vashon Island, WA. Vashon (pop. 10,123) is the largest island in Puget Sound, between Seattle and Tacoma, and is a relatively wealthy community. Lifeline and Rapid-Fire are both from Seattle (as is Ace on his 1992 filecard), and Mirage was born in Molson, on the US-Canada border. Note: The filecard gives the birthplace as Fashion Island, which must be an error; there is no such island on record.
Grades: E-5: 1989	SNs: 007-3461-0077
Comic and Animation Notes: Recoil appeared in 3 issues, all in 1991: #111-113. He was animated only for commercials.
Versions: 1. 1989     Version 1: 1989 regular carded assortment Fig. #0198: LRRP (Long Range Recon Patrol) MOS 1: Infantry [11B] MOS 2: RTO (Radio Telephone Operator) [25C] head: Recoil (89) arms: Recoil (89) torso: Recoil (89) waist: Recoil (89), Col. Courage (93) legs: Recoil (89), Col. Courage (93) Accessories: dark green backpack (new, with attached bent antenna); light green case (new, with four explosives on each side); light blue rifle (new, M16-A2 with M203); light blue machine pistol (new, with underslung second barrel) RECOIL was a marathon runner and professional body builder before he joined G.I. Joe. His excellent physical shape put him in good stead to be a "Lurp." A Lurp sneaks out into the bush carrying 100 pounds of gear, including rations, radio, weapons, ammo, and climbing rope. He is expected to penetrate deep within enemy territory, gather intelligence, and extricate himself without being detected. A Lurp who has to use weapons is not a true Lurp! "Recoil would be a lot more popular if he wasn't practicing all the time. Oh, he puts in regular time at the survival ranges, but that's not what I mean . . . he practices SNEAKING UP ON PEOPLE. You think you're all alone, lost in your thoughts, then all of a sudden, he's standing right next to you! When people ask him what his job in the Army is, he tells them, 'Being quiet.'" Variations: The attache case could have a thin or thick handle. Toy Notes: Featured in 1989's Radar Rat/Tri-Blaster commercial. Item #6525. Re-releases: A recolored version was released in Brazil as Tigor. Some parts were used to create the Brazil-exclusive figure Escorpiao Voador.

+ Scoop

SCOOP - an exciting news report issued by one media outlet before its competitors can do so.	Char. #166, 107th Joe Team member
Leonard Michaels (American with English surame) of Chicago, IL. Chicago is on I-55 in the NE corner of IL, largest city in the Midwest (pop. 2,833,321). Bullet-Proof, Ghostrider, Hardtop, Heavy Duty, Short-Fuze, and Static Line are also from Chicago. Freefall and Capt. Grid-Iron are from the nearby cities of Downers Grove and Evergreen Park. Footloose is from nearby Gary, IN.
Grades: E-4: 1989	SNs: 887-1199-XE86
DiC Cartoon Notes: Spoke 220 lines in 8 episodes. 6th most frequent speaker. First appeared and spoke in OD 1. Total appearances: 14. Wore his 1989 outfit. Began as a Crimson Guard spy but defected to the Joes shortly after the return of Cobra Commander.
Prioritized Appearance List: Night of the Creepers, Operation Dragonfire parts 1-5, Injustice and the Cobra Way, and I Found You...Evy. Silent: Granny Dearest, Victory at Volcania I, Pigskin Commandos, D-Day at Alcatraz II, and An Officer and a Viperman. Scoop appeared in the opening sequences of OD, season 1, and season 2.
Comic Notes: Scoop appeared in 2 issues, both in 1989: #92 and Special Missions #23.
Versions: 1. 1989     Version 1: 1989 regular carded assortment Fig. #0199: Combat Information Specialist MOS 1: Journalist [46R] MOS 2: Microwave Transmission Specialist [25P] head: Scoop (89) arms: Scoop (89) torso: Scoop (89) waist: Scoop (89) legs: Scoop (89) Accessories: green helmet (new, soft plastic with red goggles and mic hole); green mic (new); light grey backpack (new, with satellite dish); black pistol (new, large with trigger guard); light grey news camera (new, with hose peg); black hose (medium standard) It takes a special kind of guy to step out from behind cover during a firefight and keep his finger squeezing the trigger—of his videocam! With an advanced degree in journalism, as well as a master's degree in electrical engineering, SCOOP could have had a secure future with a network news team. Instead, he opted for service on the G.I. Joe Team because he wanted to be on the spot when the news was being made, not reporting the aftermath! "The other G.I. Joes were a bit put off by Scoop at first. They resented having a 'third wheel' tagging along lugging 60 pounds of video equipment and not much firepower! They changed their minds after he carried a wounded comrade two clicks to an extremely hairy evacuation site for a medivac. All the while his camera captured the whole thing on tape! Now that's called doing your job and then some!" Toy Notes: Item #6526. This figure was modeled after NBC Today Show news reporter Mike Leonard. Re-releases: A slightly recolored version was released in Brazil. Some parts were used to create the Brazil-exclusive figure Escorpiao Voador.

+ Countdown

COUNTDOWN - procedure tracking seconds backward toward zero in preparation for an event, esp. a spacecraft launch.	Char. #167, 108th Joe Team member
David D. Dubosky (American with Slavic surname) of Plainfield, NJ. Plainfield (pop. 47,829) is a city about 20 miles southwest of Newark. Also from New Jersey are Clean Sweep of Elizabeth, Mutt of Iselin, and Clutch of Asbury Park.
Grades: Air Force O-3: 1989-1994	SNs: 111-8866-DD66; 111-88-WT27
Comic and Animation Notes: Countdown appeared in 2 issues, both in 1991: #109 and 110. He was never animated.
Versions: 1. 1989 2. 1993 (Star Brigade blue) 3. 1994 (Star Brigade grey) Version 1: 1989 regular carded assortment Fig. #0200: Astronaut MOS 1: Astronaut [13A3]/Fighter Pilot [11F3] MOS 2: Electronics Engineer [32E3/E] head: Countdown (89, 93, 94) arms: Countdown (89, 93, 94), Space Shot (94) torso: Countdown (89, 93, 94) waist: Countdown (89, 93, 94) legs: Countdown (89, 93, 94) Accessories: blue and white helmet (new, with silver face shield); silver backpack (new, with rotating jets); silver laser pistol (new); silver grappling hook (new, runs through backpack) with string Satellites are used by every major power for visual surveillance, electronic and infrared intelligence gathering, and as weapons platforms. Even Cobra has a shuttle and its own spy satellites. The battlefield of tomorrow will surely extend into the upper atmosphere and the G.I. Joe Team is ready with its own specialist. COUNTDOWN is a qualified F-16 fighter pilot, a NASA astronaut, an electronics engineer, and a ranking chess master. "I don't care if he can take a five-gee turn without blacking out, and never get queasy in zero-gravity! I know that he can fly a fighter plane with burned out instruments through extreme turbulence with one hand while repairing instruments with the other hand and simultaneously playing three games of chess in his head! None of it makes him any less boring!" Toy Notes: Item #6527. Version 2: 1993 Star Brigade carded assortment, #8 Fig. #0400: Combat Astronaut MOS 1: Astronaut [13A3]/Fighter Pilot [11F3] MOS 2: Electronics Engineer [32E3/E] head: Countdown (89, 93, 94) arms: Countdown (89, 93, 94), Space Shot (94) torso: Countdown (89, 93, 94) waist: Countdown (89, 93, 94) legs: Countdown (89, 93, 94) Accessories: red helmet (89 Countdown's with white visor); yellow submachine gun (91 Cloudburst's MP5); yellow plasma rifle (91 Flint's); black spring missile launcher (93 Backblast's, with black trigger); two yellow missiles (93 Backblast's); yellow knife (93 Beach-Head's); yellow figure stand It has been predicted that the battles of tomorrow would be fought in the cosmic realm of space. Today that theory has become reality as G.I. Joe fights to protect Earth—and the universe—from Cobra's dastardly "Cobranauts." These space snakes have invaded the upper atmosphere causing G.I. Joe to send up their own stellar specialist, COUNTDOWN, to stop them before it's too late. He's a qualified space shuttle commander, Ghoststriker X-16 fighter pilot, NASA astronaut, electrical engineer, and a ranking chess master. If Cobra wants to pick a fight in space, Countdown will be there to checkmate their every move! Motto: "The only stars I want those Astro Vipers to see will be after an uppercut to the face!" Variations: Some copies came with a dark brown version of the missile launcher. Toy Notes: Item #81102. Version 3: 1994 Star Brigade carded assortment, #53 Fig. #0480: Combat Astronaut MOS 1: Astronaut [13A3]/Fighter Pilot [11F3] MOS 2: Electronics Engineer [32E3/E] head: Countdown (89, 93, 94) arms: Countdown (89, 93, 94), Space Shot (94) torso: Countdown (89, 93, 94) waist: Countdown (89, 93, 94) legs: Countdown (89, 93, 94) Accessories: green helmet (89 Countdown's with blue visor); black submachine gun (91 Cloudburst's MP5); black plasma rifle (91 Flint's); light blue spring missile launcher (93 Backblast's, with black trigger); two black missiles (93 Backblast's); black knife (93 Beach-Head's); black figure stand Cobra has sent battalions of destructive "space snakes" into the upper atmosphere, causing G.I. Joe to send up their own stellar specialist, COUNTDOWN, to thwart Cobra's evil plans. Countdown is a qualified space shuttle commander, NASA astronaut, electrical engineer, and a ranking chess master. If Cobra wants to pick a fight in space, Countdown will be there to checkmate their every move! Motto: "The only stars I want those monsters to see will be after an uppercut to their fangs!" Toy Notes: Item #81119.

+ Alley Viper

ALLEY VIPER - narrow street or path between buildings in a city or town.	Char. #168, 26th Cobra troop type
Note: The figures released as Alley Viper II are listed separately.
DiC Cartoon Notes: Spoke 63 lines in 4 episodes. First appeared and spoke in OD 2. Total appearances: 7. Wore the 1989 outfit, with a solid blue vest and solid orange visor. The unnamed speaking individual in Operation Dragonfire always wore his visor up.
Prioritized Appearance List: Operation Dragonfire parts 2-5. Silent: United We Stand, Victory at Volcania I, and D-Day at Alcatraz II. Alley Vipers are not included in any DiC opening sequences.
Versions: 1. 1989 2. 1993 (Battle Corps yellow) 3. 1994 (Battle Corps orange) 4. 1997 (Rage) 5. 2002/I (JvC Wave 1.5) 6. 2002/II (JvC Wave 2.5) 7. 2003 (JvC Wave 7.75) 8. 2004 (Urban Strike Team) Version 1: 1989 regular carded assortment Fig. #0202: Cobra Urban Assault Trooper head: Alley Viper (89) arms: Alley Viper (89) torso: Alley Viper (89) waist: Alley Viper (89, 93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) legs: Alley Viper (89, 93, 94) Accessories: orange and blue face shield (new, with Cobra emblem); orange and blue shield (new, with Cobra emblem); black backpack (new, with grappling gun) and removable grappling hook; black urban machine gun (new, bullpup design) The ALLEY VIPERS are the Cobra equivalent of a police S.W.A.T. unit or British S.A.S. (Special Air Service). They form the spearhead of Cobra's inner-city invasion forces. This elite contingent of marauders are true masters of brutality, possessing a style of ruthlessness not present in other Cobra soldiers! Recruited from Cobra's most diabolical combat divisions, Alley Vipers use various forms of treachery to achieve their objectives! In order to graduate from their training program, they are required to survive a full burst of machine gun fire across their frontal body armor, execute a thirty foot jump onto concrete with full combat load and run down a hundred meter gas-filled corridor without a gas mask! "Alley Vipers are big and strong as well as ruthless! Their body armor alone weighs 50 pounds and they carry at least 30 pounds of weapons, ammo, grenades, and climbing gear. You definitely don't want one of these gorillas running up and kicking your door down!" Toy Notes: Item #6529. The prototype shown in the 1989 insert catalog has a plain orange shield. Version 2: 1993 Battle Corps Wave 1 carded assortment, #6 Fig. #0354: Cobra MOS 1: Urban Assault Trooper MOS 2: Parasite Driver head: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) arms: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) torso: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) waist: Alley Viper (89, 93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) legs: Alley Viper (89, 93, 94) Accessories: black visor (new, catlike with eyes and teeth); black shield (new, Cobra emblem with arm clip); black backpack (89 Alley Viper's); black assault rifle (86 Dial-Tone's HK 53); black submachine gun (89 Alley Viper's); yellow spring missile launcher (shared with Dr. Mindbender, short and boxy with black trigger); two black missiles (common for 93 Cobras, with spherical tip); black figure stand The ALLEY VIPERS are an elite contingent of ruthless marauders and true masters of brutality! Despite their destructive powers and feared reputations, Cobra was dissatisfied with them and recently outfitted a new breed of Alley Vipers that made the old ones look like nerdy wimps! Extensive physical and terrorist training programs are standard for these vicious Vipers and they soon become skilled villains and dangerously full of hate. You definitely don't want to invite one of these gorillas to dinner . . . or anywhere else! Motto: "We aren't afraid of taking over ANY city . . . except maybe some parts of New York." Toy Notes: Item #6865. This and other figures from the first wave of Battle Corps were available in most stores by Thanksgiving 1992. Version 3: 1994 Battle Corps Wave 4 carded assortment, #7 Fig. #0462: Cobra MOS 1: Urban Assault Trooper MOS 2: Parasite Driver head: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) arms: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) torso: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) waist: Alley Viper (89, 93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) legs: Alley Viper (89, 93, 94) Accessories: orange visor (93 Alley Viper's); orange shield (93 Alley Viper's); orange assault rifle (86 Dial-Tone's HK 53); orange submachine gun (89 Alley Viper's); light blue spring missile launcher (93 Alley Viper's, with orange trigger); two orange missiles (common for 93 Cobras); orange figure stand The ALLEY VIPERS are an elite contingent of ruthless marauders and true masters of brutality! Despite their destructive powers and feared reputations, Cobra was dissatisfied with them and recently outfitted a new breed of Alley Vipers that made the old ones look like nerdy wimps! Extensive physical and terrorist training programs are standard for these vicious Vipers and they soon become skilled villains and dangerously full of hate. You definitely don't want to invite one of these gorillas to dinner . . . or anywhere else! Motto: "We aren't afraid of taking over ANY city . . . except maybe some parts of New York." Variations: First sold on 1993-style packaging with a normal-sized filecard, then on 1994-style packaging with a baseball card-sized filecard with abbreviated text. Toy Notes: Item #81089. Version 4: 1997 boxed Rage vehicle Fig. #0510: Cobra Urban Assault Trooper MOS 1: Urban Assault Trooper MOS 2: Rage Vehicle Driver head: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) arms: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) torso: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) waist: Alley Viper (89, 93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) upper legs: Maj. Bludd (83), Duke (83, 88, 97, 04/III, 05/III, 05/IV), Tollbooth (85), Alley Viper (97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04), Clutch (07) lower legs: Gung-Ho (83, 97), Duke (83, 88, 97, 04/III, 05/III, 05/IV), Tollbooth (85), Alley Viper (97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04), Clutch (07) Accessories: black visor (93 Alley Viper's); black shield (93 Alley Viper's); black assault rifle (86 Dial-Tone's HK 53); black figure stand Alley Vipers are the Cobra equivalent of a police S.W.A.T. unit or British S.A.S. (Special Air Service). They form the spearhead of Cobra's inner-city invasion forces. This elite contingent of marauders are true masters of brutality, possessing a style of ruthlessness not present in other Cobra soldiers. Recruited from the most diabolical combat divisions, Alley Vipers use various forms of treachery to achieve their objectives. In order to graduate from their intense training program, they are required to survive a full burst of machine gun fire across their frontal body armor, execute a thirty foot jump onto concrete with full combat gear, and run down a hundred meter gas-filled corridor without a gas mask! Alley Vipers are big and strong, as well as fierce looking. Their body armor alone weighs 50 pounds and they carry at least 30 pounds of weapons, ammo grenades, and climbing gear. If you hear the roar of their Rage tanks coming down your street, lock all your doors, and hope they are passing by. If you hear knocking at your front door, don't expect it to be the pizza guy! Motto: "We take every city by force." Toy Notes: Boxed with the Toys 'R Us-exclusive Rage (97). Item #28008. The prototype shown on the box back lacks white camouflage and appears to have the 1989 version's head and visor. Version 5: 2002 Joe vs. Cobra Wave 1.5 two-pack assortment (02/I) Fig. #0623: Cobra Urban Assault Trooper head: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) arms: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) torso: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) waist: Alley Viper (89, 93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) upper legs: Maj. Bludd (83), Duke (83, 88, 97, 04/III, 05/III, 05/IV), Tollbooth (85), Alley Viper (97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04), Clutch (07) lower legs: Gung-Ho (83, 97), Duke (83, 88, 97, 04/III, 05/III, 05/IV), Tollbooth (85), Alley Viper (97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04), Clutch (07) Accessories: light blue visor (93 Alley Viper's); light blue shield (93 Alley Viper's); black backpack (92 Big Bear's); black pistol (85 Tomax/Xamot's); black figure stand The COBRA ALLEY VIPERS are the inner city invasion forces for COBRA. Recruited from other COBRA combat divisions, ALLEY VIPERS use various forms of evil to achieve their objectives .They go through extremely tough training in all kinds of urban environments—streets, buildings, and alleys. Only the toughest can successfully jump down thirty feet to a concrete floor while carrying a full combat load—and that's just one of the easy exercises. They look and act tough, so people are always running away, just at the sight of them. But BIG BEN from the G.I. JOE team did not run—he fought them and sent them packing. Now they live for the day when they can show him that they are the superior fighters. "We're big, strong, and ruthless! You don't want to be around when we come kicking your door down." Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Big Ben (02/I). Item #57480. Version 6: 2002 Joe vs. Cobra Wave 2.5 two-pack assortment (02/II) Fig. #0642: Cobra Urban Assault Trooper head: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) arms: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) torso: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) waist: Alley Viper (89, 93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) upper legs: Maj. Bludd (83), Duke (83, 88, 97, 04/III, 05/III, 05/IV), Tollbooth (85), Alley Viper (97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04), Clutch (07) lower legs: Gung-Ho (83, 97), Duke (83, 88, 97, 04/III, 05/III, 05/IV), Tollbooth (85), Alley Viper (97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04), Clutch (07) Accessories: metallic visor (93 Alley Viper's); metallic shield (93 Alley Viper's); metallic backpack (92 Big Bear's); metallic pistol (85 Tomax/Xamot's); metallic figure stand The COBRA ALLEY VIPERS are the inner city invasion forces for COBRA. Recruited from other COBRA combat divisions, ALLEY VIPERS use various forms of evil to achieve their objectives .They go through extremely tough training in all kinds of urban environments—streets, buildings, and alleys. Only the toughest can successfully jump down thirty feet to a concrete floor while carrying a full combat load—and that's just one of the easy exercises. They look and act tough, so people are always running away, just at the sight of them. But BIG BEN from the G.I. JOE team did not run—he fought them and sent them packing. Now they live for the day when they can show him that they are the superior fighters. "We're big, strong, and ruthless! You don't want to be around when we come kicking your door down." Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Big Ben (02/II). Item #57445. Version 7: 2003 Spy Troops Wave 7.75 two-pack assortment Fig. #0754: Cobra Urban Assault Trooper head: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) arms: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) torso: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) waist: Alley Viper (89, 93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) upper legs: Maj. Bludd (83), Duke (83, 88, 97, 04/III, 05/III, 05/IV), Tollbooth (85), Alley Viper (97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04), Clutch (07) lower legs: Gung-Ho (83, 97), Duke (83, 88, 97, 04/III, 05/III, 05/IV), Tollbooth (85), Alley Viper (97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04), Clutch (07) Accessories: metallic visor (93 Alley Viper's); metallic shield (93 Alley Viper's); dark green ghillie suit (common for 03 figures); metallic backpack (92 Big Bear's); metallic pistol (85 Tomax/Xamot's); metallic figure stand The COBRA ALLEY VIPER troops are the inner city invasion forces for COBRA. Recruited from other COBRA combat divisions, ALLEY VIPERS use various forms of evil to achieve their objectives. They go through extremely tough training in all kinds of urban environments—streets, buildings, and alleys. Only the touchest can successfully jump down thirty feet to a concrete floor while carrying a full combat load—and that's one of the easy exercises. They look and act tough, so people are always running away just at the sight of them. But BIG BEN from the G.I. JOE team did not run—he fought them and sent them packing. Now they live for the day when they can show him that they are the superior fighters. "We're big, strong, and ruthless! You don't want to be around when we come kicking your door down!" Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Viper (03/III). Item #56900. Version 8: 2004 Strike Team: Urban Division carded set Fig. #0895: COBRA Trooper head: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) arms: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) torso: Alley Viper (93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) waist: Alley Viper (89, 93, 94, 97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04) upper legs: Maj. Bludd (83), Duke (83, 88, 97, 04/III, 05/III, 05/IV), Tollbooth (85), Alley Viper (97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04), Clutch (07) lower legs: Gung-Ho (83, 97), Duke (83, 88, 97, 04/III, 05/III, 05/IV), Tollbooth (85), Alley Viper (97, 02/I, 02/II, 03, 04), Clutch (07) Accessories: black visor (93 Alley Viper's); black shield (93 Alley Viper's); black backpack (92 Big Bear's); black pistol (85 Tomax/Xamot's); black figure stand The COBRA ALLEY VIPER troops are the inner city invasion forces for COBRA. Recruited from other COBRA combat divisions, COBRA ALLEY VIPER troops use various forms of evil to achieve their objectives. They go through extremely tough training in all kinds of urban environments—streets, buildings, and alleys. Only the toughest can successfully jump down thirty feet to a concrete floor while carrying a full combat load—and that's one of the easy exercise.s They look and act tough, so people are always running away just at the sight of them. They have been given special training in controlling the dangerous human-animal tiger hybrids created by DR. MINDBENDER, for one side effect of the experiments has resulted in uncontrollable bursts of frenzy. Amongst themselves, the COBRA ALLEY VIPER troops refer to the hybrids as their new attack dogs. "We're big, strong, and ruthless! You don't want to be around when we come kicking your door down!" Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with Firefly (04/III), Night Creeper (04/I), Nullifier (04), Scrap Iron (04), and Storm Shadow (04/II). Item #53913.

+ TARGAT

T.A.R.G.A.T. - derived from target, anything aimed at or directed toward.	Char. #169, 4th Iron Grenadier individual
DiC Cartoon Notes: Made a brief, silent appearance in Operation Dragonfire part 1. Wore their 1989 outfits but without jetpacks. TARGATs are not included in any DiC opening sequences.
Versions: 1. 1989 (Iron Grenadiers) 2. 1993 (Star Brigade)   Version 1: 1989 regular carded assortment Fig. #0203: Trans Atmospheric Rapid Global Assault Trooper head: TARGAT (89, 93) arms: TARGAT (89, 93), Create-a-Cobra (93), Coil Trooper (06) torso: TARGAT (89, 93), Create-a-Cobra (93), Coil Trooper (06) waist: TARGAT (89, 93), Create-a-Cobra (93), Coil Trooper (06) legs: TARGAT (89, 93), Create-a-Cobra (93), Coil Trooper (06) Accessories: blue visor (new, blank), light grey backpack (new, jet pack with hinged fins), grey control unit (new, pistol-shaped), gold laser pistol (new, clips to wrist), black hose (medium standard) Always in the forefront of technology, Destro's technicians have developed a method for inserting troops into totally inaccessible locations. Trans Atmospheric Rapid Global Assault Troopers are deployed into orbit from a shuttle, wearing armored self-contained, bio-system suits and ceramic composite heat shields that double as hang gliders and weapons platforms. Their re-entry over their target could easily be mistaken for a meteor shower—until they start shooting! "T.A.R.G.A.T.s are quite formidable as assault troopers, but their psychological impact on defending troops is even greater! Who wants to have to fight a person who's crazy enough to turn himself into a human meteor?" Toy Notes: Item #6530. Re-releases: Recolored versions were released in India as Street Hawk and TARGAT. Version 2: 1993 Star Brigade carded assortment, #12 Fig. #0404: Trans Atmospheric Rapid Global Assault Trooper head: TARGAT (89, 93) arms: TARGAT (89, 93), Create-a-Cobra (93), Coil Trooper (06) torso: TARGAT (89, 93), Create-a-Cobra (93), Coil Trooper (06) waist: TARGAT (89, 93), Create-a-Cobra (93), Coil Trooper (06) legs: TARGAT (89, 93), Create-a-Cobra (93), Coil Trooper (06) Accessories: purple visor (89 TARGAT's); red laser pistol (88 Iron Grenadier's); red submachine gun (89 Annihilator's); red sniper rifle (90 Rock-Viper's PSG-1); red spring missile launcher (93 HEAT Viper's, with red trigger); two red missiles (common for 93 Cobras); red figure stand These terror troopers are deployed into orbit from Cobra Invaders wearing specialized, self-contained space suits. The suits contain ceramic composite heat shielding armor that provides coolant safety during atmospheric re-entry. When two or three of them return to Earth at the same time, they are often mistaken for a meteor shower—until they start shooting like typical Cobra terrorists! They are considered to be formidable battle opponents with exceptional firepower capabilities, so next time you see a meteor shower, it might be a good idea to stand beside a G.I. Joe . . . just in case. Motto: "If you think sky diving to Earth from a plane is dangerous, try doing it from a Cobra Invader orbiting the moon!" Toy Notes: Item #81106.

+ Dee-Jay

DEE-JAY - disc jockey, one who introduces, plays, and/or manipulates recorded music at a social event or in broadcasting.	Char. #170, 109th Joe Team member
Thomas R. Rossi III (African-American with Italian surname) of Providence, RI. At the mouth of the Providence River, the city is the capital and largest city (pop. 175,255) in RI. Ace, Bullhorn, Dogfight, Ice Cream Soldier, Skystriker, and Major Storm also come from Providence. Hasbro's headquarters is in the suburb of Pawtucket; thus 17 Joes come from this state.
Grades: Sp-4: 1989	SNs: 553-0935-GA56
Comic and Animation Notes: Dee-Jay appeared in only one issue in 1991: #113. Dee-Jay died in that issue in an explosion, along with most of Battle Force 2000. He was animated only for commercials.
Versions: 1. 1989 (Battle Force 2000) 2. 1993 (Arctic Commandos)   Version 1: 1989 regular carded assortment Fig. #0204: Battle Force 2000 Comm-Tech Trooper MOS 1: Radio Telephone Operator [25C] MOS 2: Infantry (all the way) [11B] head: Dee-Jay (89, 93) arms: Dee-Jay (89, 93) torso: Dee-Jay (89, 93) waist: Dee-Jay (89, 93) legs: Dee-Jay (89, 93) Accessories: white antenna (new, attaches to helmet); blue backpack (new, tall comm-tech pack); dark red laser rifle (new, with futuristic design); black hose (short standard) with white hose caps DEE-JAY was the baddest, hottest disc jockey in Boston before he signed up for the Battle Force 2000 team. Complicated sound equipment was no problem for him. If it is loaded with transistors, portable, and transmits or receives radio waves, Dee-Jay can make it work, fix it, and coax strange sounds out of it with an infectious beat. "Simulated ground-wave transmitters and ultra-fast burst encoders are complicated pieces of electronic hardware. If you're pinned down in the bush and need a medivac extraction or old-fashioned air support, you're just whistling in the wind if your radio is down for the count. His teammates can count on Dee-Jay to get the message out, even if he has to rebuild a transmitter from parts. Once he's on the air, it's his chatter that they can do without." Toy Notes: Item #6531. The prototype shown in the 1989 insert catalog has a segmented white hose instead of a smooth black one. Re-releases: A recolored version was released in Brazil as Corrosao. Some parts were used to create the Brazil-exclusive figure Abutre Negro. Version 1: 1993 mail-order Arctic Commandos Fig. #0428 [joint filecard for all 4 figures; no MOS listed] head: Dee-Jay (89, 93) arms: Dee-Jay (89, 93) torso: Dee-Jay (89, 93) waist: Dee-Jay (89, 93) legs: Dee-Jay (89, 93) Accessories: white antenna (89 Dee-Jay's); gold submachine gun (91 Tracker's MP5K); 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 Stalker (93), Sub-Zero (93), and Snow Serpent (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. Unlike the other three Arctic Commandos, Dee-Jay was made in Brazil and bagged separately (with a "Made in Brazil") sticker since the figure's mold was located there.

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