Accessories: olive green helmet (small standard, with visor holes); visor (clear standard); olive green backpack (shared with Zap; squarish, with shells); dark gray mortar (new, with handle) with stand. Prototype visor was black.
Variations: Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip.
Carded
Item # 6402
Background Info:
Short-fuze comes from military family (Father and Grandfather both career Top Sergeants). Enjoys abstract mathematics and can plot artillery azimuths and triangulations in his head. Specialized Education: Artillery School; Engineer School; Advanced Infantry Training. Qualified Expert: M-14; M-16; M-1911A1; M-79 (Grenade Launcher); M-2 (60mm Light Mortar); M-1 (81mm Medium Mortar). Short-Fuze is logical and sensitive. Has a tendency to blow his stack—hence the nick-name . . . Short-Fuze.
Toy Info:
Swivel-arm version also available by the mail-in Original Adventure Team offer in 1986. Also available in a J C. Penney-exclusive three-pack with Breaker and Zap. Re-colored versions were released in Europe as Moondance and in India as Short Fuse. The 1997 version is spelled Short-Fuse, and the 2005/II version is not hyphenated.
Snake Eyes
Commando
E-5 (Army sergeant)
File Name: (CLASSIFIED)
Primary MOS: Infantry
POB: (CLASSIFIED)
Secondary MOS: Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructor
Accessories: dark gray explosives pack (new, small purse-like); dark gray pistol (new, Uzi w/o trigger guard).
Variations: Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip.
Carded
Item # 6404
Background Info:
Snake Eyes is proficient in 12 different unarmed fighting systems (Karate, Kung-Fu, Jujitsu) and is highly skilled in the use of edged weapons. Has received extensive training in mountaineering, underwater demolitions, jungle, desert and arctic survival, and some forms of holistic medicine. Qualified Expert: All NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms.
The man is a total mystery, but he's real good at his job, heck, he's the best.
Toy Info:
Least military-looking of the first-year figures, sometimes mistaken by novices for a Cobra (and so marketed in some foreign countries). Also available in a J C. Penney-exclusive three-pack with Scarlett and Stalker, and bagged with gray highlights and different accessories at a 1992 convention. Re-colored versions were released in Argentina as Cobra Invasor and Cobra Mortal, in Europe as Stalker, and in India as Snake Eyes and Street Hawk. Some parts were used to create the Brazil-exclusive figure Cobra de Aço. Snake's code name is hyphenated for the 1985, 1993, 1994, 1997/II, and 2000 versions. The 2006 version is simply named CLASSIFIED.
Stalker
Ranger
E-5 (Army sergeant)
File Name: Sgt. Lonzo R. Wilkinson
Primary MOS: Infantry
POB: Detroit, MI
Secondary MOS: Medic; Interpreter
Accessories: dark gray submachine gun (new, M-32 Pulverizer).
Variations: Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip. There were several patterns and shades of Stalker's camo released.
Carded
Item # 6401
Background Info:
Stalker was warlord of a large urban street gang prior to enlistment. Fluent in Spanish, Arabic, French, and Swahili. Graduated top of class-Basic Combat Training. Advanced Infantry Training (Top of Class). Special Training: U.S. Army Language School; Intelligence School. Qualified Expert: M-14; M-16; M-1911A1 (Auto-Pistol); M-3A1 Grease Gun; M-32 Pulverizer Sub-Machine Gun.
Functions well under high stress situations. Intelligent. Perceptive. Moves like some sort of jungle cat—silent—fast . . . strong.
Toy Info:
The first G. I. Joe figure of color; in general, one such figure would be released each year, and never as a villain. Also available in a J C. Penney-exclusive three-pack with Scarlett and Snake Eyes. Swivel-arm version also available by the mail-in Original Adventure Team offer in 1986. Re-colored versions were released in Argentina as Manleh, in Europe as Jammer, and in India as Stalker. Some parts were used to create the Argentina-exclusive figure Shimik. Versions from 2002 onward were named Sergeant Stalker. The last 2005 version is known as Lonzo R. Wilkinson, rather than by a code name.
Zap
Bazooka Soldier
E-4 (Army corporal)
File Name: Corp. Rafael J. Melendez
Primary MOS: Engineer
POB: New York City
Secondary MOS: Infantry; Artillery
Accessories: light green helmet (large standard, with visor holes); light green backpack (shared with Short-Fuze; squarish, with shells); light green bazooka (new, with sight).
Variations: Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip. The bazooka had one of three different handle styles: two handles (earliest), one thick handle, or one thin handle.
Carded
Item # 6405
Background Info:
Zap is the team specialist in armor-piercing and anti-tank weapons but also functions as demolitions man. Specialized Education: Engineer School; Ordinance [sic, should be Ordnance] School; Advanced Infantry Training. Qualified Expert: M-14; M-16; M-1911A1; M-79 (Grenade Launcher); M-72 (LAW Rocket); XM-71A (TOW Missile); XM-47 (Dragon Missile).
Zap is the fun loving type . . . he's cool under fire. The stuff he works on could blow up at any time.
Toy Info:
The first Hispanic G. I. Joe figure. Also available in a J C. Penney-exclusive three-pack with Breaker and Short-Fuze. Swivel-arm version also available by the mail-in Original Adventure Team offer in 1986. Re-colored versions were released in Brazil as Falcon Piloto, in Europe as Dolphin, and in Argentina and India as Zap. One Argentina version has the head from Flash. The 1997 version was named Sergeant Zap.
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Clutch
VAMP Driver
E-4 (Marine corporal)
File Name: Sgt. Lance J. Steinberg
Primary MOS: Transportation
POB: Asbury Park, NJ
Secondary MOS: Infantry
Accessories: dark green helmet (standard, with visor holes).
Variations: Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip.
Clutch was a mechanic at Manny's Mean Machines and was heavily involved in racing street machines prior to enlistment. Graduated: Advanced Infantry Training; Covert Op's School; Executive Bodyguard School; Ranger School. Qualified expert: M-14; M-16; M-1911A1; M-3A1; M-79; M-60.
He greases his hair with motor oil, rarely shaves, and chews on the same toothpick for months. Clutch still calls women chicks.
Toy Info:
Swivel-arm version was also available by mail, probably around 1986. The 2003 and 2004 versions were named Double Clutch.
Grand Slam
Laser Artillery Soldier
E-5 (Army sergeant)
File Name: Sgt. James J. Barney
Primary MOS: Artillery
POB: Chippewa Falls, WI
Secondary MOS: Electronics Engineer
Accessories: dark green helmet (large standard, with visor holes); clear visor (standard). Prototype visor was black.
Variations: Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip; the prototype in the 1982 catalog and commercials had a solid black visor.
Grand Slam received initial training in conventional artillery and served with a 155mm battery. Graduated: Special Weapons School (Top of Class). Specialized Education: Artillery School; Advanced Tech School. Qualified Expert: M-16; M-1911A1; HAL Heavy Artillery Laser.
He's soft-spoken and calm—just a bit shy. Intelligent. Loves to read escapist fantasy (science fiction and comic books).
Toy Info:
Swivel-arm version was also available by mail, probably around 1986. Sometimes called Red Pads Grand Slam to distinguish him from the silver-padded 1983 version.
Hawk
Missile Commander
O-6 (Army colonel)
File Name: Col. Clayton M. Abernathy
Primary MOS: Artillery
POB: Denver, CO
Secondary MOS: Radar
Accessories: dark green helmet (small standard, with visor holes); clear visor (standard). Prototype visor was black.
Variations: Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip. The prototype in the 1982 catalog had gold straps and shoulder pockets, and a solid black visor.
Hawk comes from a well established (real loaded) family. He's a West Point graduate, top of class and has seen action in a number of trouble spots. Graduated: Advanced Infantry Training; Covert Op's School. Served on Cadre, North Atlantic Range Command, and USA ENG COM EVR Missile and Radar Training; (classified). Qualified Expert: M-16, M-1911A1 auto-pistol.
He is keenly intelligent and perceptive and quite capable of totally selfless acts in support of his team-mates. An excellent leader!
Toy Info:
Swivel-arm version was also available by mail, probably around 1986.Recolored versions were released in Argentina as Redmack and in India as Hawk. Versions from 1991 to 1997 were named General Hawk. The name was changed to General Tomahawk for the 2000 and 2002 versions, and to General Abernathy for the 2004 and 2005 versions. The 2008 version's full name is G. I. Joe Hawk. Copyright issues are believed responsible for the name changes, since competing The Corps! figures by Lanard have a figure named Hawk.
Steeler
Tank Commander
E-4 (Army corporal)
File Name: Lt. Ralph W. Pulaski
Primary MOS: Artillery
POB: Pittsburgh, PA
Secondary MOS: Infantry Engineer
Accessories: olive green helmet (small standard, with visor holes); visor (clear standard); olive green backpack (shared with Zap; squarish, with shells); dark gray mortar (new, with handle) with stand. Prototype visor was black.
Variations: Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip. There are three accessory variations based on the size and shape of Short-Fuze's mortar. The prototype in the 1982 catalog has a Grunt backpack, a solid black visor, and an olive green mortar, as well as more intricate facial features.
Steeler comes from a blue collar middle-class background. He put himself through college on an ROTC scholarship and work as a heavy equipment operator. Familiar and proficient with all NATO and Warsaw Pact AFV's. Graduated Armor School, top of class. Special Training: Cadre-XAFV Project; Artillery School; AFV Desert Exercise; Covert Op's School. Qualified Expert: M-16; M-1911A1; MAC-10; Uzi.
Young, reckless, often clashes with authority (superior officers), but he's one tough soldier!
Toy Info:
One of the vehicle drivers available through the mail-in offers Special Assignment: North Atlantic in 1988 and Operation Deep Six in 1989. The latter brochure mistakenly pictures Thunder. Steeler may also have been offered around 1986. The figure was available bagged with the mail-order accessories at a 1994 convention. A re-colored version was released in Europe.
(Due to the already complex search string, and pure time it would take, the strait armed 1982 versions are included here along with the 1983 swivel versions. I will attempt to include close ups of the differences along with a short description of other differences included in these two versions, thank you! Robert)
The first eleven characters were introduced in carded packs while four others were bundled with vehicles. The launch of the toy line was supported by a comic series from Marvel Comics and a series of animated commercials, several of which advertised the comic itself (a first for its time). As mentioned above, the first series of action figures had straight arms with elbow joints. While it is common for many characters to share the same mold for producing a body part, it is much more noticeable in the first year. (i.e. for the original 13 G.I.Joe Team members, only six head molds were created. Three unique molds were assigned to Stalker, Snake-Eyes and Scarlett, while the other ten characters utilize one of the other three generic heads.) Despite these limitations, the new toy line was a success.
Breaker
Communications Officer
E-4 (Army corporal)
File Name: Corp. Alvin R. Kibbey
Primary MOS: Infantry
POB: Gatlinburg, TN
Accessories: light green helmet (new, with goggles); tan backpack (new, with engraved shovel); dark gray assault rifle (new, Car-15 with L-shaped stock)
Variations: Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip.
Carded
Item # 6403
USA Carded
Japan Carded
Background Info:
Breaker is familiar with all NATO and Warsaw Pact communication gear as well as most world export devices. Specialized Education: Signal School; Covert Electronics; Project Gamma. Qualified Expert: M-16; M-1911A1; MAC-10 (Ingram). (CLASSIFIED: Speaks Seven Languages).He's efficient and self-assured and has an uncanny ability to turn adverse situations to his favor.
Toy Info:
Featured in the commercial for the RAM. The only first-year figure not to come with a weapon. Also available in a J C. Penney-exclusive three-pack with Short-Fuze and Zap. A re-colored version was released in Argentina as Topson. The 2005 version was named Alvin 'Breaker' Kibbey. The 2008 version was named Cpl. Breaker.
Cobra (Soldier/Straight Arms)
Enemy
E-4 (Army corporal equivalent)
File Name: (UNKNOWN)
Primary MOS: Infantry
POB: Various Countries
Secondary MOS: Sabotage
Accessories: black sniper rifle (new, Dragunov SVD).
Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip; helmet, Cobra emblem, and rifle all differ from the prototype pictured in the 1982 catalog and commercials. There are reports that some Cobras may have been packaged with weapons from other 1982 figures.
Carded
Item # 6423
Background Info:
One of the nameless, faceless legions of COBRA Command. Each COBRA is highly skilled in the use of explosives, all NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms, sabotage, and the martial arts. Qualified expert: Skorpion (VZOR61) Machine Pistol; Dragunov (SVD) Sniper's Rifle; Uzi Submachine Gun; M-16.COBRAS swear absolute loyalty to their fanatical leader . . . COBRA Commander. Their goal . . . to conquer the world for their own evil purpose!
Toy Info:
Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip; helmet, Cobra emblem, and rifle all differ from the prototype pictured in the 1982 catalog and commercials. There are reports that some Cobras may have been packaged with weapons from other 1982 figures.
Cobra Officer
Enemy
O-4 (Army major equivalent)
File Name: (UNKNOWN)
Primary MOS: Infantry
POB: Various Countries
Secondary MOS: Artillery; Intelligence
Accessories: black assault rifle (new, AK-47).
Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip. Cobra Officer figures had either black or red eyes and eyebrows; helmet, Cobra emblem, and rifle all differ from the prototype pictured in the 1982 catalog and commercials.
Carded
Item # 6424
1982 Cobra Officer Figure Toy
Japan Carded
Background Info:
COBRA Officers are front-line fighters who lead COBRA attack units into battle. Many are also believed to be operating as spies at defense plants, nuclear power facilities, etc. All are martial arts experts, masters of disguise, deceit, and demolitions. Qualified Expert: AK-47 Assault Rifle; PM-63 Machine Pistol; M-16; Ingram M -11 Sub-machine gun. COBRA Officers are dedicated to destroying G. I. Joe and the American way of life. Beware . . . they are extremely dangerous enemies!
Toy Info:
Though the V on the helmet is unpainted, it is black on the card's art and in the cartoon. Featured in the 1983 Headquarters Command Center commercial Also available with the Sears-exclusive Missile Command Headquarters. Swivel-arm version also available through several mail-in offers between 1986 and 1988. A re-colored version was released in Europe as Hunter. The 1989 version was named Python Officer, and the 2008 version (representing the Scarface character) was named Scarred Cobra Officer.
Flash
Laser Rifle Trooper
E-4 (Army corporal)
File Name: Corp. Anthony S. Gambello
Primary MOS: Infantry
POB: Lodi, CA
Secondary MOS: Electronics, CBR
Accessories: olive green helmet (small standard, with visor holes); clear visor (standard); olive green backpack (tanklike, with cord hole); dark gray laser rifle (new, XMLR-1A with cord). Prototype visor was black.
Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip. The prototype in the catalog had a black visor and a more intricate facial features.
Carded
Item # 6406
Background Info:
Flash is highly skilled in many aspects of electronic technology and is capable of equipment repair in the field. Specialized Education: Electronics School; Chemical School; Covert Electronics. Qualified Expert: M-16; M-1911A1; XMLR-1A (Shoulder-Fired Laser Rifle).
Flash is methodical and persistent. Has an innate and unshakable faith in the order of the universe. He's working on his Master's degree in electronic engineering (nights).
Toy Info:
Swivel-arm version also available by the mail-in Original Adventure Team offer in 1986. Also available in a J C. Penney-exclusive three-pack with Grunt and Rock 'n Roll. Some parts were used to create the Brazil-exclusive figure Cobra de Aço and the India-exclusive Superhero and Zap. The 2007 version was named Sgt. Flash.
Grunt
Infantry Trooper
E-4 (Army corporal)
File Name: Corp. Robert W. Graves
Primary MOS: Infantry
POB: Columbus, OH
Secondary MOS: Small Arms Armor [sic]; Artillery Coordinator
olive green helmet (large standard, with visor holes); olive green backpack (new, pouch like); dark gray assault rifle (new, M16-A1).
Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip.
Carded
Item # 6409
Background Info:
Familiar with all NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms as well as domestic civilian arms. Graduated: Advanced Infantry Training. Finished in top ten of his class. Qualified Expert: M-14; M-16; M-1911A1 (Auto-Pistol).
Grunt is a highly motivated, systematic individual. He's a stand-up guy who doesn't blow his cool in a fire-fight.
Toy Info:
The first figure mentioned in the first toy commercial. Also available in a J C. Penney-exclusive three-pack with Flash and Rock 'n Roll. Swivel-arm version also available by the mail-in Original Adventure Team offer in 1986. Re-colored versions were released in Argentina as Sokerk and in Brazil as Estopim.
Rock N' Roll
Machine Gunner
E-5 (Army sergeant)
File Name: Sgt. Craig S. McConnel
Primary MOS: Infantry
POB: Malibu, CA
Secondary MOS: PT Instructor
Accessories: dark green helmet (standard, with visor holes); dark gray machine gun (new, M60) with bipod.
Variations: Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip.
Carded
Item # 6408
Background Info:
Rock 'n Roll was a surfer in Malibu prior to enlistment. He was also a weight lifter and played bass guitar in local rock bands. Is familiar with all NATO and Warsaw Pact light and heavy machine guns. Graduated: Advanced Infantry Training (Top of Class). Specialized Education: Covert Op's School. Rock 'n Roll is cunning but naive; forceful but shy. Possesses a strong sense of loyalty to his teammates and is sincerely concerned about their well being. A man of honor and integrity who can be counted on to hold the line.
Toy Info:
Later file cards list Destro as James McCullen Destro from Callander, Scotland. The first figure to receive his own commercial; also taller than most figures. Re-colored versions were released in Argentina as Fuera de la Ley and in Europe as Red Jackal.
Scarlett
Counter-Intelligence
E-5 (Army sergeant)
File Name: Sgt. Shana M. O'Hara
Primary MOS: Intelligence
POB: Atlanta, GA
Secondary MOS: CLASSIFIED
Accessories: dark gray crossbow (new, XK-1 power crossbow).
Variations: Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip.
Carded
Item # 6407
Background Info:
Scarlett's father and three brothers were martial arts instructors. She began her training at age 9 and was awarded her first black belt at age 15. Graduated: Advanced Infantry Training and Ranger School. Special Ed.: Covert Op's School; Marine Sniper School; Specialized Air Service School; Marine Tae Kwan Do Symposium; Qualified Expert: M-14; M-16; M-1911A1; M-79; M-3A1; M-700 (Remington Sniper Rifle); Mac-10; XK-1 Power Crossbow; Throwing Stars; Garotte; Ka-Bar. Scarlett is confident and resilient . . . it's remarkable that a person so deadly can still retain a sense of humor.
Toy Info:
First female figure in this toy line. Her feet are too small for peg holes. Also available in a J C. Penney-exclusive three-pack with Snake Eyes and Stalker. At least one martial arts expert would be released nearly every year of the toy line. Re-colored versions were released in Argentina as Glenda and in Europe as Quarrel. Versions in 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2007 were named Agent Scarlett.
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Cobra Commander
Enemy Leader
Commander-in-Chief
File Name: (CLASSIFIED)
Primary MOS: Intelligence
POB: (CLASSIFIED)
Secondary MOS: Ordinance/(Experimental Weaponry
Accessories: light green helmet (new, with goggles); tan backpack (new, with engraved shovel); dark gray assault rifle (new, Car-15 with L-shaped stock)
Re-tooled in 1983 to accommodate swivel-arm battle grip. A few early figures had a smaller, less clear Cobra logo. Such figures are considered rare and highly valuable.
Carded
Item # 6425
Background Info:
Absolute power! Total control of the world . . . its people, wealth, and resources—that's the objective of COBRA Commander. This fanatical leader rules with an iron fist. He demands total loyalty and allegiance. His main battle plan for world control relies on revolution and chaos. He personally led uprisings in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other trouble spots. Responsible for kidnapping scientists, businessmen, and military leaders, then forcing them to reveal their top level secrets. COBRA Commander is hatred and evil personified. Corrupt. A man without scruples. Probably the most dangerous man alive!
Toy Info:
Available through a mail-in offer late in 1982, then carded with the 1983 assortment. Also available with Sears-exclusive Missile Command Headquarters; and again by mail, probably around 1986. Featured in 1984's Cobra CLAW commercial. A re-colored version was released in Europe as Red Laser.
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