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1994 Characters, Page 2

Click-to-Reveal Profiles for Action Soldier, Action Pilot, Action Marine, Action Sailor, Action Astronaut, and G.I. Joe

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+ Action Soldier

ACTION SOLDIER - basic term for member of US Army.

Char. #291, 1st Original Action Team character

1. 1994 (Original Action Team)

Version 1: 1994 Commemorative Collection boxed assortment
Fig. #0491: U.S. Army Infantry
	head: Action Soldier (94), Action Marine (94) arms: Action Soldier (94), Grunt (04/II); upper arms only: Action Pilot (94), Action Marine (94), G.I. Joe (94) torso: Action Soldier (94) waist: Action Soldier (94) legs: Action Soldier (94); minus upper right: G.I. Joe (94); upper legs only: Action Marine (94), Grunt (04/II), Lt. Gorky (06); left leg only: Action Pilot (94)
	Accessories: dark green backpack (shared with Action Marine); brown pistol (88 Shockwave's); brown rifle (shared with Action Marine and Action Pilot, M-1 Garand); olive green spring missile launcher (shared with Action Marine, with black trigger); brown missile (shared with Action Marine); brown bunker (new, five-piece barricade including sandbags and gun mount)
	"My first years in the Army were extremely valuable, because they served as the foundation upon which my G.I. Joe career would be built. Every G.I. Joe worth his weight in ammo received training at one of the U.S. military branches, although no training can replace field experience when it comes to raw combat. When the shells start exploding and the bullets start to fly, you'd better know how to react with split-second reflexes. As a G.I. Joe, you not only learn when to stand and fight, but when to take cover as well!"
Variations: The five-pack figure's accessories were black instead of brown.
Toy Notes: Item #81045.
Re-releases: Also boxed in 1994 in a convention-exclusive Original Action Team set with Action Pilot (94), Action Marine (94), Action Sailor (94), and Action Astronaut (94). Item #81049. Later boxed in 1998 without accessories as a Toys 'R Us-exclusive keychain.

ACTION PILOT - person who controls an aircraft or spacecraft. (The basic term for a member of the US Air Force is airman.)

Char. #292, 2nd Original Action Team character

1. 1994 (Original Action Team)

Version 1: 1994 Commemorative Collection boxed assortment
Fig. #0492: Air Force Fighter Pilot
	head: Action Pilot (94) arms: Action Pilot (94); upper arms only: Action Soldier (94), Action Marine (94), G.I. Joe (94), Grunt (04/II) torso: Action Pilot (94) waist: Action Pilot (94) legs: Action Pilot (94); left leg only: Action Soldier (94), G.I. Joe (94); upper left only: Action Marine (94), Grunt (04/II), Lt. Gorky (06)
	Accessories: white helmet (92 Ace's, soft plastic with orange stripe); black air mask (92 Ace's, hard plastic); green backpack (84 Parachute Pack, with black harness and white parachute); green pistol (88 Shockwave's); green rifle (shared with Action Marine and Action Soldier, M-1 Garand)
	"When I finally flew my first solo flight at the age of 15, I knew instantly that I wanted to be an Air Force pilot. I never guessed I would be fortunate enough to be recruited for the G.I. Joe team. True, I had become one of the most decorated Air Force pilots to ever hit the sky, but to join up with fellow fighters like the Joes was the greatest honor I could ever possibly receive. Every time I step into the cockpit and fire up those sweet sounding jet engines, I take pride in knowing I'm an essential part of the most elite fighting force ever assembled!"
Variations: The five-pack figure had a blue flight suit, and the individual convention exclusive had a black flight suit with a grey air mask and its own collector's box. The convention Pilot's backpack was either white and blue, or silver and black.
Toy Notes: Item #81046.
Re-releases: Also boxed in 1994 in a convention-exclusive Original Action Team set with Action Soldier (94), Action Marine (94), Action Sailor (94), and Action Astronaut (94) (Item #81049); and also individually at the same convention. Later boxed in 1998 with helmet and air mask as a Toys 'R Us-exclusive keychain.

+ Action Marine

ACTION MARINE - member of the US Marine Corps.

Char. #293, 3rd Original Action Team character

1. 1994 (Original Action Team)

Version 1: 1994 Commemorative Collection boxed assortment
Fig. #0493: Marine Corps Commando
	head: Action Solder (94), Action Marine (94) arms: Action Marine (94), G.I. Joe (94); upper arms only: Action Soldier (94), Action Pilot (94), Grunt (04/II), Lt. Gorky (06) torso: Action Marine (94), G.I. Joe (94), Grunt (04/II), Lt. Gorky (06) waist: Action Marine (94), Grunt (04/II), Lt. Gorky (06) legs: Action Marine (94), Grunt (04/II), Lt. Gorky (06); left leg only: Action Soldier (94); upper left only: Action Pilot (94), G.I. Joe (94)
	Accessories: olive green backpack (shared with Action Soldier, with large shovel); black rifle (shared with Action Pilot and Action Soldier, M-1 Garand with no grip); olive green spring missile launcher (shared with Action Soldier, bazooka-shaped with black trigger); black missile (shared with Action Soldier, with smooth tablet-shaped tip); black raft (new, with gun support) with oar (91 Tracker's, very fragile)
	"U.S. Marines are considered to be the toughest fighters in the world, and that's exactly what I thought . . . until I joined G.I. Joe! It takes a lot of courage, strength, and stamina to fight evil the way we do, which is to say that we battle to the bitter end and never stop stomping our enemies until victory is achieved! Whether I'm fighting on dry, barren desert, or making a commando raid on an enemy bunker, I know I can count on my training and my teammates to get the job done!"
Toy Notes: Item #81047.
Re-releases: Also boxed in 1994 in a convention-exclusive Original Action Team set with Action Soldier (94), Action Pilot (94), Action Sailor (94), and Action Astronaut (94). Item #81049. Later boxed in 1998 without accessories as a Toys 'R Us-exclusive keychain.

+ Action Sailor

ACTION SAILOR - basic term for member of the US Navy.

Char. #294, 4th Original Action Team character

1. 1994 (Original Action Team)

Version 1: 1994 Commemorative Collection boxed assortment
Fig. #0494: Navy Frogman
	head: Action Sailor (94) arms: Action Sailor (94) torso: Action Sailor (94) waist: Action Sailor (94) legs: Action Sailor (94)
	Accessories: two blue flippers (92 Wet-Suit's); blue backpack (new, large twin air tanks); blue speargun (new, large and thin); blue spring missile launcher (new, with angled rear grip and black trigger); blue missile (new, with smooth, hemispherical tip); blue flashlight (86 Wet-Suit's); blue sea sled (new, two pieces); black air tube (new, attaches to hole at mouth)
	"Since joining the Joes, I've held the record for personally sinking more enemy ships than the entire 3rd fleet, and that's on a bad day! I've torpedoed so many hulls, I'm surprised the ocean hasn't overflowed with scrap iron! On dry land, I'm a fish out of water. I'd rather be on my sea sled than in a tank or jet fighter; luckily I have plenty of courageous teammates to handle those jobs. Making the sea safe from criminal scum is my life's work, and I can't think of a better way to do it than as a member of G.I. Joe!"
Variations: The five-pack figure had an orange wet suit and all-black accessories.
Toy Notes: Item #81048.
Re-releases: Also boxed in 1994 in a convention-exclusive Original Action Team set with Action Soldier (94), Action Pilot (94), Action Marine (94), and Action Astronaut (94). Item #81049. Later boxed in 1998 without accessories as a Toys 'R Us-exclusive keychain.

+ Action Astronaut

ACTION ASTRONAUT - person who controls a spacecraft.

Char. #295, 5th Original Action Team character

1. 1994 (Original Action Team)

Version 1: 1994 Original Action Team boxed set
Fig. #0495: Action Pilot Astronaut
	head: Action Astronaut (94) arms: Action Astronaut (94), Flash (05) torso: Action Astronaut (94), Flash (05) waist: Action Astronaut (94), Flash (05) legs: Action Astronaut (94), Flash (05)
	Accessories: white space helmet (new, 60s-style); clear visor (new, large, eye-shaped, attaching to helmet)
	"When I was recruited into G.I. Joe's fighter pilot training program, I had no idea the job would lead me into space! After my training and the success I achieved flying high-tech jets, I became one of the first men assigned for duty in the Mercury series of U.S. manned space flights. A 3,000 lb. Mercury capsule was my home for 31 hours as I orbited the Earth more than 20 times. It was a job where I had to be a pilot, a research scientist, and a pioneering explorer all at the same time, and it was the most thrilling challenge a pilot could ever undertake."
Toy Notes: Boxed in 1994 in a convention-exclusive Original Action Team set with Action Soldier (94), Action Pilot (94), Action Marine (94), and Action Sailor (94). Item #81049. Early promotional art indicates the figure was originally to be released with a large rocket, but the vehicle was scrapped in favor of a small lunar module included with the set.

G. I. JOE - nickname for American troops in World War II, derived from G.I. (Government Issue) and a "joe" as an ordinary person.

Char. #296, 6th Original Action Team character

Joseph B. Colton (American with Gaelic surname) of Central Falls, RI.
Central Falls (pop. 18.928) is by area the smallest city in the state, occupying barely a square mile near RI's northeast corner. Since Hasbro is headquartered in Pawtucket, many other Joes are from this state.

Grades: O-10: 1994-2006

SNs: 1033-1027-HAS93; 101-31-HA27

Comic Notes: Joseph Colton appeared in 4 issues between 1989 and 1994: #86, 127, 151, and 152.

2. 2006 (Viper Lockdown)

Version 1: 1994 special mail-order
Fig. #0496	MOS 1: G.I. Joe X-O MOS 2: Combat Infantry (Training and Intelligence)
	head: G.I. Joe (94) arms: Action Marine (94), G.I. Joe (94); upper arms only: Action Soldier (94), Action Pilot (94), Grunt (04/II), Lt. Gorky (06) torso: Action Marine (94), G.I. Joe (94), Grunt (04/II), Lt. Gorky (06) waist: G.I. Joe (94) legs: G.I. Joe (94); minus upper right: Action Soldier (94), left leg only: Action Pilot (94); upper left only: Action Marine (94), Grunt (04/II), Lt. Gorky (06)
	Accessories: black machine gun (92 Gung-Ho's M60)
	G.I. Joe (a.k.a. Joseph B. Colton) graduated in 1960 from the United States Military Academy at West Point, receiving the academy's highest possible honors. An expert marksman, he is proficient with all modern weaponry from M60 machine guns to attack helicopters and L.A.W.'s (Light Armored Weapons). Recruited by Special Forces, Colton was destined for military glory, quickly distinguishing himself as an outstanding Green Beret. In 1963, after participating in "ultra" top secret combat operations and extensive tours of duty in trouble spots around the world, 1st Lt. Joseph B. Colton became the most decorated—and most feared—battlefield soldier the world had ever known. Recognizing Colton's innate combat skills and his warrior heart pumping courage through his veins, then President, John F.Kennedy, secretly selected him to create and command an ULTIMATE freedom fighting force. Other ranking soldiers had been passed over for this elite, presidential appointment. Colton was issued his code name "G.I. Joe," and began building his team with the toughest men the armed services could muster. From there, G.I. Joe would change the course of military history and re-define the word hero!
Toy Notes: Available by mail in 199 through the Top Secret brochure included with figures. The prototype shown in the brochure has numerous differences from the released figure, including a different accessory (new oversized M-4).

Version 2: 2006 Viper Lockdown carded set
Fig. #1122: Strategic & Tactical Operations	MOS 1: X-O (Executive Officer) MOS 2: Combat Infantry
	head: Sgt. Stalker (04/I), G.I. Joe (06) arms: Barrel Roll (05), SAW Viper (06), G.I. Joe (06), Airtight (08) torso: Wild Bill (04/II, 05), G.I. Joe (06) waist: Wild Bill (04/II, 05), G.I. Joe (06) legs: Wild Bill (04/II, 05), G.I. Joe (06)
	Accessories: two black six-shooters (04 Wild Bill's Colt Peacemaker); black machine gun (91 Big Ben's M240); black figure stand
	A graduate of West Point, G.I. JOE rose through the ranks and distinguished himself as an outstanding soldier. He was recruited by Special Forces and became a Green Beret, participating in covert missions in trouble spots around the world. Soon he was the most sought after expert on secret operations and successfully led many of the most challenging missions ever conducted. With the rise of the COBRA organization, it became apparent that a special team was needed to fight this dangerous threat. G.I. JOE himself "retired" from the team and disappeared from the official military roster. But unofficially, he is the head of a secret strategic defense initiative installation whose lead scientist is none other than G. I. JANE. "Duty, honor, country. They're not just words; they're the way to live your life."
Toy Notes: Carded in a Direct-to-Consumer/Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with G. I. Jane (06), Interrogator (06), and three copies of Viper Guard (06). Item #13408.

Character Contributions

Action Soldier

US Army Infantry

Action Pilot

Air Force Fighter Pilot

Action Marine

Marine Corps Commando

Action Sailor

Navy Frogman

Action Astronaut

Air Force Fighter Pilot
Astronaut

G.I. Joe Executive Officer
Strategic & Tactical Operations
Combat Infantry (Training)
Intelligence

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