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1992 Characters, Page 1

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OVERKILL - something that goes beyond desirable or safe limits.

Char. #233, 22nd Cobra individual

DiC Cartoon Notes: Spoke 70 lines in 6 episodes. First appeared and spoke in El Dorado - The Lost City of Gold. Total appearances: 8. Had his 1992 design, with a rocket launcher like that of 1991's BATs. In his last appearance outside clip shows, he was rebuilt into an "Eliminator" form that featured his chest cannon, then blasted apart and did not wish to be reassembled as his former self.

Prioritized Appearance List: The Eliminator, The Legend of Metal-Head, The Sword, El Dorado - The Lost City of Gold, Kindergarten Commandos, and Keyboard Warriors. Silent: The Greatest Evil I and Basic Training. Overkill is included in the opening sequence of season 2.

Comic Notes: Overkill did not appear in the comic.

1. 1992 (Battle Commanders)
2. 2003/I (JvC Wave 5)
3. 2003/II (JvC Wave 6)

4. 2003/III (BAT 6-pack)
5. 2004 (VvV Wave 4)

6. 2005/I (VvV Wave 7)
7. 2005/II (BAT Attack)

Version 1: 1992 Battle Commanders premium carded assortment
Fig. #0316: B.A.T. Leader
	head: Overkill (92, 03/III) arms: Overkill (92, 03/III); upper arms only: Headhunter BAT (08) torso: Overkill (92, 03/III) waist: Overkill (92, 03/III) legs: Overkill (92, 03/III), Headhunter BAT (08)
	Accessories: red talking backpack (new, attached with screws); red right hand and laser-claw arm attachments; red portable laser cannon (new); black figure stand. (Clear green chestplate and tiny red chest cannon can also be removed with effort.)
	OVERKILL began as an experimental prototype for the third generation of B.A.T.s, but because of his advanced micro-computers and enhanced tactical logic programs, the cost projections were too high for profitable mass-production. He might have continued to gather dust on a shelf in the Cobra research labs if COBRA COMMANDER hadn't decided to utilize him as a battlefield commander for the android troopers. It was Cobra Commander's idea to add a voice synthesizer program to repeat demoralizing slogans at deafening volumes. Overkill's primary job is to operate the destructive Cobra Earthquake battle vehicle.
Toy Notes: Item #6754. Released before Christmas 1991 in some areas but first listed in the 1992 insert catalog. Yojoe.com lists this figure as a 1991 release. To remove the backpack, unscrew the pack's outer screws. The screws attaching the pack to the figure are inside, along with the batteries. The prototype shown in the catalog had a gold backpack and chestplate.

Version 2: 2003 Spy Troops Wave 5 two-pack assortment (03/I)
Fig. #0684: B.A.T. Leader Over Kill
	head: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04) arms: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04) torso: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04), Copperhead (07, 09) waist: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04), Copperhead (07, 09) legs: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04)
	Accessories: black helmet (new, smooth, flared with blue Cobra emblem); blue spaulder (new, armored); black waist belt (new, with circular silver buckle); black gun arm (new, with silver magazine); black knife arm (new, with serrated silver blade); brown knife (new, with snake-scale hilt)
	Being the leader of an entire unit of android troopers comes quite naturally to OVER KILL since more than fifty percent of his body has been replaced by mechanical parts. He is also equipped with integral body armor, a self-contained breathing unit, and a wireless modem implanted in his brain. His vision has been enhanced with image intensifiers and infrared scanners. A targeting computer is hard wired between his right eye and his trigger finger. Having command of a small army of mindless robots has affected his mind, making him overly sentimental and protective of his troops. OVER KILL sees them as individuals and gives them secret names, picking out some for special attention. This is why he has a grudge against TUNNEL RAT, who in the course of a sabotage mission poured sand into the supply of 30 weight motor oil for the B.A.T.s, effectively disabling more than half the unit. "Of course I have feelings. They may be enhanced digitally, but they are still feelings!"
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Tunnel Rat (03). Item #57220.

Version 3: 2003 Spy Troops Wave 6 two-pack assortment (03/II)
Fig. #0710: B.A.T. Leader Over Kill
	head: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04) arms: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04) torso: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04), Copperhead (07, 09) waist: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04), Copperhead (07, 09) legs: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04)
	Accessories: purple helmet (03/I Over Kill's, with red Cobra emblem); tan spaulder (03/I Over Kill's); black waist belt (03/I Over Kill's, with silver buckle); purple gun arm (03/I Over Kill's, with silver magazine); tan knife arm (03/I Over Kill's, with silver blade); silver knife (03/I Over Kill's)
	Being the leader of an entire unit of android troopers comes quite naturally to OVER KILL since more than fifty percent of his body has been replaced by mechanical parts. He is also equipped with integral body armor, a self-contained breathing unit, and a wireless modem implanted in his brain. His vision has been enhanced with image intensifiers and infrared scanners. A targeting computer is hard wired between his right eye and his trigger finger. Having command of a small army of mindless robots has affected his mind, making him overly sentimental and protective of his "troops." OVER KILL sees them as individuals and gives them secret names, picking out some for special attention. "Of course I have feelings. They may be enhanced digitally, but they are still feelings!"
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Shipwreck (03/I). Item #57430.

Version 4: 2003 BAT Builder boxed set (03/III)
Fig. #0718: B.A.T. Leader Over Kill
	head: Overkill (92, 03/III) arms: Overkill (92, 03/III); upper arms only: Headhunter BAT (08) torso: Overkill (92, 03/III) waist: Overkill (92, 03/III) legs: Overkill (92, 03/III), Headhunter BAT (08)
	Accessories: blue right hand and black laser-claw arm attachments (92 Overkill's); black portable laser cannon (92 Overkill's); black figure stand.
	Being the leader of an entire unit of android troopers comes quite naturally to OVER KILL since more than fifty percent of his body has been replaced by mechanical parts. He is also equipped with integral body armor, a self-contained breathing unit, and a wireless modem implanted in his brain. His vision has been enhanced with image intensifiers and infrared scanners. A targeting computer is hard wired between his right eye and his trigger finger. Having command of a small army of mindless robots has affected his mind, making him overly sentimental and protective of his "troops." OVER KILL sees them as individuals and gives them secret names, picking out some for special attention. This is why he has a grudge against members of the G.I. JOE team who, in the course of a sabotage mission, poured sand into the supply of 30 weight motor oil for the B.A.T.s, effectively disabling more than half the unit. "Of course I have feelings. They may be enhanced digitally, but they are still feelings!"
Toy Notes: Boxed in an Internet-exclusive set with three copies of BAT (03/I) and two copies of Inferno BAT (03).

Version 5: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 4 two-pack assortment
Fig. #0914: COBRA B.A.T. Leader Over Kill
	head: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04) arms: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04) torso: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04), Copperhead (07, 09) waist: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04), Copperhead (07, 09) legs: Over Kill (03/I, 03/II, 04)
	Accessories: black helmet (03 Over Kill's); black spaulder (03 Over Kill's); black waist belt (03 Over Kill's, with brown buckle); black gun arm (03 Over Kill's, with silver magazine); black claw arm (new, with silver blades); grey Brainwave Scanner (new, with blue trim) and removable hood
	OVER KILL is only half-human to begin with (over 50% of his body has been replaced by mechanical parts), so he has little humanity left to bother him. This means that he truly enjoys performing evil missions and doesn't have any twinges of conscience getting in the way. What feelings he had left were digitally tweaked to not interfere with his duties as the battle commander of the COBRA B.A.T. legions. OVER KILL has been upgraded mechanically over the years. His internal targeting computer is now directly linked to a GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) system for increased accuracy. The armor over vital components and organs has been reinforced and his sweat glands have been modified so he no longer smells like a wet sheepdog at fifty meters. "I am not simply programmed to destroy the G.I. JOE Team. I personally want to shut them down and guarantee they never return!"
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Gen. Abernathy (04/II). Item #55990.

Version 6: Valor vs. Venom Wave 7 two-pack assortment (05/I)
Fig. #1027: COBRA B.A.T. Leader Over Kill
	head: Over Kill (05/I, 05/II) arms: Over Kill (05/I, 05/II) torso: Over Kill (05/I, 05/II) waist: Over Kill (05/I, 05/II) legs: Over Kill (05/I, 05/II)
	Accessories: silver DNA-collecting drone (04 Night Creeper's) with four silver legs
	OVER KILL is only half-human to begin with (over 50% of his body has been replaced by mechanical parts), so he has little humanity left to bother him. This means that he truly enjoys performing evil missions and doesn't have any twinges of conscience getting in the way. What feelings he had left were digitally tweaked to not interfere with his duties as the battle commander of the COBRA B.A.T. legions. OVER KILL has been upgraded mechanically over the years. His internal targeting computer is now directly linked to a GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) system for increased accuracy. The armor over vital components and organs has been reinforced and his sweat glands have been modified so he no longer smells like a wet sheepdog at fifty meters. "I am not simply programmed to destroy the G.I. JOE Team. I personally want to shut them down and guarantee they never return!"
Toy Notes: Featured pop-off head, arms, and waist. Carded in a two-pack with Duke (05/II). Item #56250.

Version 7: Direct-to-Consumer BAT Attack carded set (05/II)
Fig. #1107: COBRA B.A.T. Leader Over Kill
	head: Over Kill (05/I, 05/II) arms: Over Kill (05/I, 05/II) torso: Over Kill (05/I, 05/II) waist: Over Kill (05/I, 05/II) legs: Over Kill (05/I, 05/II)
	Accessories: silver rocket arm (new, with yellow rocket tip)
	OVER KILL is only half-human to begin with (over 50% of his body has been replaced by mechanical parts), so he has little humanity left to bother him. This means that he truly enjoys performing evil missions and doesn't have any twinges of conscience getting in the way. What feelings he had left were digitally tweaked not to interfere with his duties as the battle commander of the COBRA B.A.T. legions. Mechanical and computerized upgrades have made him a formidable opponent for the G.I. JOE Team. He has become the leader of the robot army and is turning them into a powerful fighting force. OVER KILL sees his chance to increase his power in the COBRA organization, and he's going to take it. Whoever stands in his way will be crushed beneath the metallic feet of his robotic army. "I am not simply programmed to destroy the G.I. JOE Team. I personally want to shut them down and guarantee they never return."
Toy Notes: Featured pop-off head, arms, and waist. Carded in a set with BAT (05/I), BAT (05/II), and three copies of BAT (05/III). Item #61975.

DOJO - a training facility for martial arts.

Char. #234, 144th Joe Team member

Michael P. Russo (American with Italian 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. Other Joes from the city are Quick Kick and Knockdown, with Starduster's Burlingame and Long Arm's Boulder Creek close by.

Grades: E-8: 1992

SNs: 761-3893-MP04

DiC Cartoon Notes: Spoke 3 lines in 2 episodes. First appeared and spoke in The Sword. Total appearances: 4. Wore his 1992 outfit, with a blue cap.

Prioritized Appearance List: The Sword and Basic Training. Silent: The Greatest Evil I and A Is for Android. Dojo is included in the opening sequence of season 2.

Comic Notes: Dojo appeared in 19 issues betwen 1991 and 1994: #117, 118, 120-124, 126, 128-131, 135-137, 140, 141, 144, and 145.

1. 1992 (Ninja Force)

Version 1: 1992 Ninja Force carded assortment
Fig. #0318: Silent Weapons Ninja	MOS 1: Martial Arts Weapons Specialist MOS 2: Kung-Fu Instructor
	head: Dojo (92) arms: Dojo (92), Black Dragon (03) torso: Dojo (92), Black Dragon (03) waist: Dojo (92), Black Dragon (03) legs: Dojo (92), Black Dragon (03)
	Accessories: blue sword (new, with angled tip); blue double-edge sickle (new) with counterweight and string; black figure stand
	DOJO was the secret pupil of a Ninja master in hiding and was taught how to utilize the secret combat techniques using chain and sickle, three section staff, sai, and throwing dirk. Impressed with Dojo's unbeatable skills and immutable integrity, STORM SHADOW persuaded him to join the G.I. Joe Ninja Force. The most talkative of the Ninja Force fighters, Dojo believes that a steady patter disrupts the thoughts of the opponents, setting them up for his surprise "Lightning Strike" maneuver. He can often be seen driving the G. I. Joe Brawler. Motto: "I hope you all came here for the FIGHT, because that's what I'm here for!"
Toy Notes: With the exception of some variants, Dojo has tabs on his torso to keep it from pivoting, and his right arm has spring-loaded chopping action. Item #6732. May have been available in some areas before Christmas 1991 but first listed in the 1992 insert catalog.

NUNCHUK - from nunchaku, pair of sticks connected by a short chain and used as a weapon.

Char. #235, 145th Joe Team member

Ralph Badducci (American with Italian surname) of Brooklyn, NY.
Brooklyn (pop. 2,465,326) is New York City's largest borough. Heavy Metal and Tunnel Rat were also born in Brooklyn. Other Joes from NYC are Backblast, Big Brawler, Bushido, Crossfire, Rampart, and Zap.

Grades: E-5: 1992-2003

SNs: 980-4290-KB22

DiC Cartoon Notes: Never spoke. Appeared briefly in The Sword, in footage reused for the opening sequence of season 2. He was also mentioned and barely glimpsed inside a Battle Cycle in Shadow of a Doubt.

Comic Notes: Nunchuk appeared in 19 issues between 1991 and 1994: #117, 118, 120-124, 126, 128-131, 135-137, 140, 141, 144, and 145.

1. 1992 (Ninja Force)
2. 1994 (Shadow Ninjas)

3. 2002 (JvC Wave 2)
4. 2003 (Night Force)

Version 1: 1992 Ninja Force carded assortment
Fig. #0319: Nunchaku Ninja	MOS 1: Self-Defense Instructor MOS 2: Ordnance [89B]
	head: Nunchuk (92, 94) arms: Nunchuk (92, 94) torso: Nunchuk (92, 94) waist: Nunchuk (92, 94) legs: Nunchuk (92, 94)
	Accessories: black sword (new, with thick, curving blade); black nunchaku (new, long); black figure stand
	Nunchuk studied mystic fighting forms at the school of a mysterious blind master in Denver. Driven by the need to perfect his form, Nunchuk moved to San Francisco and enrolled in a martial arts school where his distinctive style caught the eye of the sensei, STORM SHADOW. There, Storm Shadow personally supervised his instructions and when Nunchuk was ready, Storm Shadow made him a G.I. Joe Ninja Force fighter. Nunchuk specializes in nunchaku attack styles, utilizing the terrifying form known as the "Samurai Smash." He enjoys taking on Cobra while commanding the G.I. Joe Battle Wagon. Motto: "You take the two on the left, I'll deal with the other seventeen!"
Variations: Early releases lacked the torso tabs that restricted movement.
Toy Notes: With the exception of some variants, this version has tabs on its torso to keep it from pivoting, and its right arm has spring-loaded chopping action. Item #6733. May have been available in some areas before Christmas 1991 but first listed in the 1992 insert catalog. The prototype shown in the catalog had a shorter head cloth and white nunchaku.

Version 2: 1994 Shadow Ninjas carded assortment
Fig. #0485: Nunchaku Ninja	MOS 1: Self-Defense Instructor MOS 2: Ordnance [89B]
	head: Nunchuk (92, 94) arms: Nunchuk (92, 94) torso: Nunchuk (92, 94) waist: Nunchuk (92, 94) legs: Nunchuk (92, 94)
	Accessories: clear red machete (88 Spearhead's); two clear red dueling knives (93 Night Creeper's); clear red sword (93 Night Creeper's); clear red bow (88 Storm Shadow's); clear red sickle (92 Dojo's, no string or counterweight); clear red figure stand
	Nunchuk studied mystic fighting forms at a school run by a mysterious blind master in Denver. Driven by the need to perfect his form, Nunchuk moved to San Francisco where his distinctive style caught the eye of the sensei,STORM SHADOW, who accepted him into the Ninja Force. Now they fight Cobra together as Shadow Ninjas, as if Cobra didn't have enough problems! Motto: "You take the two on the left, I'll deal with the other 17!"
Toy Notes: Features a temperature-based color change from blue to white. This version has tabs on its torso to keep it from pivoting, and its right arm has spring-loaded chopping action. Item #81145.

Version 3: 2002 Joe vs. Cobra Wave 2 two-pack assortment
Fig. #0635: Martial Arts Expert	MOS 1: Self-Defense Instructor MOS 2: Ordnance [89B]
	head: Nunchuk (02, 03) arms: Nunchuk (02, 03) torso: Nunchuk (02, 03) waist: Nunchuk (02, 03) legs: Nunchuk (02, 03)
	Accessories: black pistol (86 Low-Light's Uzi, oversized with Sound Attack tab); black attack rifle (92 Big Bear's AK-88); black chain weapon (89 Snake Eyes's)
	The U.S. military prepares its soldiers to defend themselves against the enemy with tough training that makes them strong, fast, and unflinching in the face of danger. NUNCHUK has prepared the G.I. JOE team to defend themselves against enemies who may use the martial arts in close combat. NUNCHUK is an expert in most forms of martial arts and incorporates key moves into the traditional fighting techniques of the American soldier. While the team may be uninterested in the more mystical aspects of the martial arts, they are enthusiastic about the techniques that give them powerful ways to defend themselves in hand-to-hand combat. During a mission to stop a sabotage attempt against a nuclear facility, NUNCHUK fought against FIREFLY, a martial arts master so skilled that NUNCHUK barely escaped with his life. Now he's out to get FIREFLY, furious that someone would use the martial arts for evil purposes. "Speed, power, and agility—those are the skills, but they must be used with wisdom."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Firefly (02/I). Item #57398. Some have speculated that this figure was intended to be Quick Kick, and further that the identity was changed because Quick Kick died in the Marvel comic series.
Re-releases: Also boxed in 2004 with the Costco-exclusive Battle-in-a-Box.

Version 4: Spy Troops Wave 7.75 two-pack assortment (Night Force)
Fig. #0765: Martial Arts Expert	MOS 1: Self Defense Instructor MOS 2: Ordnance [89B]
	head: Nunchuk (02, 03) arms: Nunchuk (02, 03) torso: Nunchuk (02, 03) waist: Nunchuk (02, 03) legs: Nunchuk (02, 03)
	Accessories: black pistol (86 Low-Light's Uzi, oversized with Sound Attack tab); black attack rifle (92 Big Bear's AK-88); black chain weapon (89 Snake Eyes's)
	The U.S. military prepares its soldiers to defend themselves against the enemy with tough training that makes them strong, fast, and unflinching in the face of danger. NUNCHUK has prepared the G.I. JOE team to defend themselves against enemies who may use the martial arts in close combat. NUNCHUK is an expert in most forms of martial arts and incorporates key moves into the traditional fighting techniques of the American soldier. While the team may be uninterested in the more mystical aspects of the martial arts, they are enthusiastic about the techniques that give them powerful ways to defend themselves in hand-to-hand combat. During a mission to stop a sabotage attempt against a nuclear facility, NUNCHUK fought against FIREFLY, a martial arts master so skilled that NUNCHUK barely escaped with his life. Now he's out to get FIREFLY, furious that someone would use the martial arts for evil purposes. "Speed, power, and agility—those are the skills, but they must be used with wisdom."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Cross Hair (03/II). Item #56925.

T'JBANG - original name, pronounced in the commercial like shebang, a matter of present concern, as in the phrase "the whole shebang."

Char. #236, 146th Joe Team member

Sam La Quale (American with Italian relative pronoun as surname) of East Greenwich, RI.
East Greenwich (pop. 12,948) is a town on Greenwich Bay south of the Providence area, and was one of five of the state's early capitals. It was in this town that the first authorized naval force in the Americas was created in 1775. Other Joes are from the southern portion of Rhode Island: Dusty of North Kingstown (by his Night Rhino filecard), Gears of Westerly, and Long Range of Warwick. Many other Joes are from Providence and points north.

Grades: E-7: 1992

SNs: 090-6721-HA77

DiC Cartoon Notes: Spoke 6 lines in 2 episodes. First appeared and spoke in The Sword. Total appearances: 3.

Prioritized Appearance List: The Sword. One line: Basic Training. Silent: The Legend of Metal-Head. T'Jbang is included in the opening sequence of season 2.

Comic Notes: T'Jbang appeared in 19 issues between 1991 and 1994: #117, 118, 120-124, 126, 128-131, 135-137, 140, 141, 144, and 145.

1. 1992 (Ninja Force)

Version 1: 1992 Ninja Force carded assortment
Fig. #0320: Ninja Swordsman	MOS 1: Martial Arts Swordsman MOS 2: Infantry [11B]
	head: T'Jbang (92) arms: T'Jbang (92) torso: T'Jbang (92) waist: T'Jbang (92) legs: T'Jbang (92)
	Accessories: light blue sword (new, with two hook blades); light blue sword (new, with S-shaped guard); black figure stand.
	A former disciple of the master swordsman of STORM SHADOW'S Ninja clan, T'JBANG forged and honed his own personal sword, precisely balanced for his ultra-secret technique, known only as the "Silent Backslash." T'Jbang developed this ominous form by swiping at flying bats in the deep caverns in a remote mountain range. No one who has ever seen him using it ever lived to tell about it! T'Jbang has a sworn oath of silence for reasons known only to his second cousin Storm Shadow. When he's not engaged in deep meditation, T'Jbang charges into combat while flying the G.I. Joe Battle Copters. Motto: "I put my fear behind me and my skill before me. Thus, I am unassailable!"
Toy Notes: Has spring-loaded pivoting action in the waist. Item #6734. May have been available in some areas before Christmas 1991 but first listed in the 1992 insert catalog.

SLICE - from slice and dice, to cut or chop to pieces, or to rearrange arbitrarily.

Char. #237, 23rd Cobra individual

name classified, born in Jonestown, UK.
All Jonestowns I have found are in the United States or Guyana. There are two villages in Wales called Johnstown. Other Joes from the UK are Big Ben of London, Monkeywrench of Rhyl, the Flak-Viper Shane Nostaw, Destro of Callander, Rowdy Roddy Piper of Glasgow, and Windchill of Loch Lomond.

DiC Cartoon Notes: The character matching the appearance of Slice spoke 12 lines in 2 episodes. First appeared and spoke in The Sword. Total appearances: 3. Wore his 1992 outfit. The names of the Cobra ninja pair were switched; he refers to the purple ninja as Slice on two occasions and is called Dice once.

Prioritized Appearance List: The Sword and Kindergarten Commandos. Silent: The Legend of Metal-Head. Neither character is included in any DiC opening sequences.

Comic Notes: Slice appeared in 21 issues between 1992 and 1994: #120-124, 126, 128-131, 133-142, and 146.

1. 1992 (Ninja Force red)
2. 1993 (Ninja Force orange)

3. 1994 (Shadow Ninjas)
4. 2002 (JvC Wave 1.5)

5. 2004 (Action Attack)
6. 2005 (VvV Wave 6)

Version 1: 1992 Ninja Force carded assortment
Fig. #0321: Cobra Ninja Swordsman
	head: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02) arms: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II) torso: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II) waist: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II) legs: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II)
	Accessories: black sword (new, with C-shaped arm brace); black knife (new, Butterfly sword); black figure stand
	Captured Cobra documents indicate that SLICE may be a renegade Ninja from STORM SHADOW'S very own clan! It is believed that Slice created his own evil sword technique by observing the battle strategies of scorpions and adapting the movement into a backhand sword-slash that he calls the "Scorpion Slash." He's an expert with all edged weapons, small hand guns and explosives, and enjoys working with the Cobra Ninja cohort, named DICE! Slice can usually be found driving the Cobra Parasite when he's not in his martial arts studio. Motto: "I fear no mortal man in face-to-face combat, but my sword cuts easiest from behind!"
Variations: Early releases did not have torso tabs to restrict movement.
Toy Notes: With the exception of some variants, this version has tabs on its torso to keep it from pivoting, and its right arm has spring-loaded reverse chopping action. Item #6735. May have been available in some areas before Christmas 1991 but first listed in the 1992 insert catalog. The prototype pictured in the catalog has spots instead of stars on its tunic.

Version 2: 1993 Ninja Force carded assortment, #7
Fig. #0373: Cobra Ninja Swordsman	MOS 1: Cobra Ninja Swordsman MOS 2: Espionage
	head: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02) arms: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II) torso: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II) waist: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II) legs: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II)
	Accessories: black knife (92 Slice's Butterfly sword); black sword (new, with "stinger" on blade); two black knives (new, double-bladed); black bo staff (92 Dice's); black battle axe (92 Dice's); black figure stand
	SLICE is rumored to be a renegade Ninja from STORM SHADOW'S clan. It is believed that Slice created his own evil sword technique by observing the battle strategies of scorpions. He even adapted one of their techniques into a backhand sword-slash that he calls the "Scorpion Slash." He's an expert with all edged weapons, small hand guns and explosives, and enjoys working with other Cobra Ninjas! Slice can usually be found sharpening his weapons when he's not in his martial arts studio. Motto: "I fear no mortal man in face-to-face combat, but my sword cuts easiest from behind!"
Toy Notes: This version has tabs on its torso to keep it from pivoting, and its right arm has spring-loaded reverse chopping action. Item #6796.

Version 3: 1994 Shadow Ninjas carded assortment
Fig. #0484: Cobra Ninja Swordsman	MOS 1: Cobra Ninja Swordsman MOS 2: Espionage
	head: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02) arms: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II) torso: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II) waist: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II) legs: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II)
	Accessories: clear green knife (92 Slice's Butterfly sword); clear green sword (93 Slice's); two clear green knives (93 Slice's); clear green bo staff (92 Dice's); clear green battle axe (92 Dice's); clear green figure stand
	SLICE is rumored to be a renegade ninja from STORM SHADOW'S clan. It is believed that Slice created his own evil sword technique by observing the battle strategies of scorpions. He even adapted one of their techniques into a backhand sword-slash that he calls the "Scorpion Slash." He's an expert with all edged weapons, small hand guns and explosives. With his new Inviso-Power, you never know when he's going to "sting" next! Motto: "I fear no mortal man, now that I posses the power of a wraith!"
Toy Notes: This version features a temperature-based color change, has tabs on its torso to keep it from pivoting, and its right arm has spring-loaded reverse chopping action. Item #81144.

Version 4: 2002 Joe vs. Cobra Wave 1.5 carded assortment
Fig. #0617: Supreme Cobra Ninja Swordsman Cobra Slice	MOS 1: Martial Arts MOS 2: Ninja Swordfighting
	head: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02) arms: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II) torso: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II) waist: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II) legs: Slice (92, 93, 94, 02), Ryu (93/I, 93/II)
	Accessories: black knife (90 Range-Viper's); silver sword (92 Nunchuk's); black figure stand
	Captured COBRA documents indicate that COBRA SLICE may be a renegade ninja from the same clan as STORM SHADOW. It is believed that COBRA SLICE created his own evil sword technique by observing the battle strategies of scorpions and adapting the movements into a backhand sword slash that he calls the "Scorpion Slash." He's an expert with all edged weapons, small hand guns, and explosives, and he works with the other COBRA ninjas to form assault teams. COBRA SLICE is usually found in his martial arts studio, practicing his already perfect moves. He was humiliated when he fought SURE FIRE from the G.I. Joe team—and lost. He lives for the day when he'll meet SURE FIRE again, and this time he'll teach him a lesson he won't forget. "I fear no mortal man in face-to-face combat, but my sword cuts easiest from behind."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Sure Fire (02). Item #57450.

Version 5: 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 3 two-pack assortment
Fig. #0855: COBRA Ninja COBRA Slice
	head: Cobra Slice (04, 05) arms: Cobra Slice (04, 05) torso: Cobra Slice (04, 05); Action Attack removed for 2005 waist: Cobra Slice (04, 05); Action Attack removed for 2005 legs: Cobra Slice (04, 05); Action Attack removed for 2005
	Accessories: red headband (new, attaches to head); black sword (92 Nunchuk's); two black knives (03 Over Kill's)
	Intelligence sources indicate that COBRA SLICE came to the COBRA organization through the criminal underworld and may have had connections to various secret police forces in fallen dictatorships. He may have also been a professional wrestler at one time and certainly had enough of a martial arts background to warrant recruitment into a COBRA ninja unit headed by STORM SHADOW. Although he can't quite grasp the finer points of what STORM SHADOW has to teach him, COBRA SLICE is an attentive, overly competitive pupil who makes up for his lack of surgical precision with raw strength. He is all about massive brutal power directed by evil intent. STORM SHADOW is smart enough to know that one needs a Goliath as well as a David in one's lineup. Not all tactical problems can be solved by stealth and deception. When COBRA SLICE jumps into a fight, he isn't thinking out strategy a half dozen moves ahead, he's just aiming for your head and putting all his weight behind the punch. "Somebody's technique doesn't count for much once they step within my reach."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Agent Jinx (04). Item #55965. This version is specially consructed for a spring-loaded Action Attack move.

Version 6: 2005 Valor vs. Venom Wave 6 two-pack assortment
Fig. #0983: COBRA Ninja COBRA Slice
	head: Cobra Slice (04, 05) arms: Cobra Slice (04, 05) torso: Cobra Slice (04, 05); Action Attack removed for 2005 waist: Cobra Slice (04, 05); Action Attack removed for 2005 legs: Cobra Slice (04, 05); Action Attack removed for 2005
	Accessories: red headband (04 Slice's); two black pistols (82 Snake Eyes's Uzi); silver sword (92 Nunchuk's); two brown double-edge sickles (new, with silver blades with holes)
	Intelligence sources indicate that COBRA SLICE came to the COBRA organization through the criminal underworld and may have had connections to various secret police forces in fallen dictatorships. He may have also been a professional wrestler at one time and certainly had enough of a martial arts background to warrant recruitment into a COBRA ninja unit headed by STORM SHADOW. although he can't quite grasp the finer points of what STORM SHADOW has to teach him, COBRA SLICE is an attentive, overly competitive pupil who makes up for his lack of surgical precision with raw strength. He is all about massive brutal power directed by evil intent. STORM SHADOW is smart enough to know that one needs a Goliath as well as a David in one's lineup. Not all tactical problems can be solved by stealth and deception. When COBRA SLICE jumps into a fight, he isn't thinking out strategy a half dozen moves ahead, he's just aiming for your head and putting all his weight behind the punch. "Somebody's technique doesn't count for much once they step within my reach."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Slash. Item #00280.
Rereleases: Later carded without accessories as part of the 2008 wave of single-carded figures (Item #34873).

DICE - from slice and dice, to cut or chop to pieces, or to rearrange arbitrarily.

Char. #238, 24th Cobra individual

DiC Cartoon Notes: The character matching the appearance of Dice had a raspy voice and spoke 20 lines in 2 episodes. First appeared and spoke in The Sword. Total appearances: 3. Wore his 1992 outfit. The names of the Cobra ninja pair were switched; he refers to the red ninja as Dice once and is called Slice on two occasions.

Prioritized Appearance List: The Sword and Kindergarten Commandos. Silent: The Legend of Metal-Head. Neither character is included in any DiC opening sequences.

Comic Notes: Dice appeared in 22 issues between 1992 and 1994: #120-124, 126, 128-131, 133-142, 146, and 150.

1. 1992 (Ninja Force)

Version 1: 1992 Ninja Force carded assortment
Fig. #0322: Cobra Bo-Staff Ninja
	head: Dice (92), Red Ninja (93) arms: Dice (92), Red Ninja (93) torso: Dice (92), Red Ninja (93) waist: Dice (92), Red Ninja (93) legs: Dice (92), Red Ninja (93)
	Accessories: silver bo staff (new, double-bladed); silver battle axe (new); black figure stand
	Rumor has it that DICE was once a Cobra NIGHT-CREEPER; but was kicked out for being TOO evil! Dice operates as a partner to the Cobra Ninja Swordsman SLICE, specializing in choke holds, pressure points, snares, traps, blunt instruments, and eye-gouging. His weapon of choice is the Bo-Staff, which he can manipulate with blinding speed and bone-crushing power. His most dreaded technique is a motion he calls the "Flying Dragon." Dice is most troublesome when he gets behind the wheel of the Cobra Rat. Motto: "I'm a back-breaker, a face-stomper, and bone-breaker! Don't mess with me, or I'll mess you up!"
Toy Notes: Has spring-loaded pivoting action in the waist. Item #6736. May have been available in some areas before Christmas 1991 but first listed in the 1992 insert catalog.

Character Contributions

Cobra BAT Leader: oversees the design, production, and maintaince of Cobra's Battle Android Troopers. Directs and personally leads activities that employ robots in personnel roles.

Silent Weapons Ninja: conducts clandestine operations using stealth, unorthodox war methods, and improvised weaponry.
Martial Arts Weapons Specialist: Exhibits expertise in bladed weapons such as axes, knives, spears, swords, and pole arms, and blunt weapons including staves, flails, maces, and nunchaku.
Kung-Fu Instructor: trains personnel in the tactics, skills, principles, and weapons of Chinese martial arts for use in military close combat. May take the form of general instruction of a team or close mentoring of select individuals.

Nunchaku Ninja: conducts clandestine operations, specializing in the use of various types of chain sticks, as well as the three-section staff.
Martial Arts Expert: trains personnel in codified systems and traditions for close combat.
Self-Defense Instructor: trains military and civilian personnel in the principles and techniques of defending one's self and property from assault through awareness, de-escalation, and armed and unarmed defensive combat.
Ordnance: The ammunition specialist receives, stores and issues conventional ammunition, guided missiles, large rockets and other ammunition related items; and performs maintenance (unit, direct support and general support) modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components.

Ninja/Martial Arts Swordsman: conducts clandestine operations, specializing in the use of large bladed weapons.
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.

Cobra Ninja Swordsman: conducts clandestine operations, specializing in the use of large bladed weapons.
Espionage: gathers information on the enemy through interpersonal contact, making use of sources neutral, friendly, and hostile; screens and selects sources; trains and debriefs agents.

Cobra Bo-Staff Ninja: conducts clandestine operations, specializing in the use of the wooden and metal weapons of bojutsu and kobudo; trains personnel in the use of improvised weapons. Popular with high school gangs in Idaho.

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