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1982 Equipment
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Jet Pack (J.U.M.P.)
- Green jet pack with square launch pad, used by G.I. Joe. Stands for Jet Mobile Propulsion Unit.
- Boxed vehicle from 1982, reissued with Grand Slam in 1983, and without a figure in mail offers 1984-1986 (For G.I. Joe yellow and green, Top Secret Dispatch, S.T.A.R.S., Get Your Gear, Three Exciting Missions).
- Related: Nine later figures included a recolor or remolding of the jet pack as an accessory.
J.U.M.P. Animated Appearances
Notes: The J.U.M.P.'s base was never animated, but the jet pack itself made 9 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 227 seconds on screen. J.U.M.P.s were never named in-story.
| A Real American Hero Opening | 7 seconds | used by Stalker and Duke |
| A Real American Hero, Part 1 | 5 seconds | used by Scarlett to infiltrate Flagg's base |
| A Real American Hero, Part 4 | 107 seconds | worn by Stalker in fake surrender; used to board Cobra helicarrier |
| A Real American Hero, Part 5 | 35 seconds | used by Joes to climb mountain |
| The Revenge of Cobra, Part 1 | 7 seconds | used by Duke to defend Joe convoy |
| Cobra's Creatures | 8 seconds | used by Flint to shoot drawbridge from above |
| The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 1 | 21 seconds | used to defend space shuttle |
| The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 4 | 6 seconds | used by Lady Jaye to catch a falling cable |
| G.I. Joe: The Movie Opening | 31 seconds | used to defend Statue of Liberty |
J.U.M.P. Classic Marvel Comic Appearances
By my count, J.U.M.P.s were discernible in 19 panels in 3 issues from Jun. 1982 to Feb. 1983: #1, 7, and 8. They were not featured in the Order of Battle.
Rapid Fire Motorcycle (R.A.M.)
- Green motorcycle with side-mounted machine gun, used by G.I. Joe.
- Boxed vehicle from summer 1982.
- Related: Dreadnok Ground Assault (1986); R.A.M. Cycle vs. Cobra Flight Pod (2008).
R.A.M. Animated Appearances
Notes: R.A.M.s made 12 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 132 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story.
| A Real American Hero Opening | 1 second | traveling over rocky terrain (0:23) |
| A Real American Hero, Part 1 | 23 seconds | driven by Stalker to blast into Flagg's base, one seen in Relay Star battle |
| The Revenge of Cobra Opening | 6 seconds | driven by Duke, leaving HQ, shooting Stingers |
| The Revenge of Cobra, Part 1 | 5 seconds | part of Joe convoy |
| The Revenge of Cobra, Part 5 | 5 seconds | used against Cobra temple |
| Cobra Stops the World | 20 seconds | driven by Scarlett at beginning of episode |
| Lights! Camera! Cobra! | 2 seconds | seen on prop lot, colored as a Silver Mirage (11:23) |
| Cobra's Candidate | 10 seconds | used by Joes to travel to city |
| Red Rocket's Glare | 7 seconds | driven by Roadblock to his family's diner; parked at diner in final scene |
| Where the Reptiles Roam | 5 seconds | used against info center |
| Excalibur | 35 seconds | used by Storm Shadow to escape town |
| Cobra C.L.A.W.s Are Coming to Town | 13 seconds | stolen by Dreadnoks to attack Keystone City |
R.A.M. Classic Marvel Comic Appearances
By my count, R.A.M.s were discernible in 46 panels in 10 issues from Jun. 1982 to May 1987: #1, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, 30, 31, Yearbook 1, and Order of Battle 4.
Attack Cannon (F.L.A.K.)
- Green surface-to-air cannon on tripod, used by G.I. Joe. Stands for Field Light Attack Cannon.
- Boxed vehicle from summer 1982. Reissued in mail offers 1984-1985 and 1990 (For G.I. Joe yellow and green, Restricted, S.T.A.R.S., Get Your Gear, and G.I. Joe Bugle). The Bugle offer lists the cannon as the F.L.A.C.
- Related: F.L.A.K. Cannon vs. Cobra C.L.A.W. (2009).
F.L.A.K. Animated Appearances
Notes: F.L.A.K.s made 7 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 83 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story.
| A Real American Hero, Part 1 | 6 seconds | used to defend airfield |
| A Real American Hero, Part 4 | 8 seconds | blue-grey Cobra version used on helicarrier |
| A Real American Hero, Part 5 | 21 seconds | transported up mountain by Joes |
| Cobra Soundwaves | 3 seconds | seen at oil field attack |
| Battle for the Train of Gold | 6 seconds | used to defend Fort Knox |
| Synthoid Conspiracy, Part 1 | 10 seconds | used to defend Joe HQ |
| The Viper Is Coming | 29 seconds | used to defend Barbecue's home from The Viper |
Mobile Missile System (M.M.S.)
- Green 2-wheeled missile-launching station with three large missiles, used by G.I. Joe.
- Boxed vehicle from summer 1982, packaged with Hawk. Reissued in 1983 with the swivel-arm variant, and in mail offers 1984-1986 (For G.I. Joe yellow and green, Restricted, Top Secret Dispatch, Get Your Gear, Three Exciting Missions).
- Related: Cobra's Sentry and Missile System (S.M.S.) (1985).
- The M.M.S. was animated only for commercials.
M.M.S. Classic Marvel Comic Appearances
By my count, M.M.S. were discernible in 5 panels in 4 issues from Jun. 1982 to Jun. 1985: #1, 8, 10, and 36. They were not featured in the Order of Battle.
Attack Vehicle (V.A.M.P.)
- Green doorless jeep with rear-mounted twin machine guns; similar to Lamborghini Cheetah, used by G.I. Joe. Stands for Multi-Purpose Attack Vehicle.
- Boxed vehicle from summer 1982, packaged with Clutch. Reissued in 1983 with the swivel-arm variant. Reissued again in 1984 with the H.A.L. as a Sears-exclusive set with unique box art.
- Related: Attack Vehicle (V.A.M.P. Mark II) (1984); Cobra Night Attack 4-WD Stinger (1984); Tiger Sting (1989); Cobra Rattler 4-WD (1998); Desert Striker (2001); V.A.M.P. with Twin Battle Gun (2004); V.A.M.P. Mark V (2007); V.A.M.P. (2008); Cobra Stinger (2009).
V.A.M.P. Animated Appearances
Notes: V.A.M.P.s made 19 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 263 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story.
| A Real American Hero Opening | 5 seconds | traveling over rocky terrain |
| A Real American Hero, Part 3 | 3 seconds | seen inside Joe HQ |
| A Real American Hero, Part 4 | 21 seconds | used by Cover Girl to dispose of bomb; models used in fake surrender |
| A Real American Hero, Part 5 | 6 seconds | transported up mountain by Joes, overturned by snake robot |
| The Revenge of Cobra, Part 1 | 75 seconds | part of Joe convoy |
| The Revenge of Cobra, Part 2 | 31 seconds | used in the battle in DC |
| The Revenge of Cobra, Part 5 | 23 seconds | used against Cobra temple |
| Cobra's Creatures | 2 seconds | seen on the ground during jump test (2:38-39) |
| Cobra Soundwaves | 8 seconds | deployed from palace, seen at oil field attack |
| Haul Down the Heavens | 2 seconds | seen on Joe airfield during Firefly's sabotage (11:53-54) |
| The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 5 | 4 seconds | used to attack Cobra base |
| Battle for the Train of Gold | 34 seconds | used to defend Fort Knox and chase train |
| Spell of the Siren | 6 seconds | used as cover during attack on Joe HQ |
| Where the Reptiles Roam | 7 seconds | used against ranch hideout |
| The Traitor, Part 1 | 2 seconds | used to capture Dusty (19:16-19:17) |
| The Traitor, Part 2 | 24 seconds | used to defend chemical plant and pursue Dusty |
| Cobra C.L.A.W.s Are Coming to Town | 2 seconds | at Joe HQ during Cobra's attack (5:46-47) |
| The Pit of Vipers | 3 seconds | used to attack Watchdog |
| There's No Place Like Springfield, Part 1 | 5 seconds | used against Temple Alpha in false flashback |
V.A.M.P. Classic Marvel Comic Appearances
By my count, V.A.M.P.s were discernible in 175 panels in 22 issues from Jun. 1982 to Dec. 1994: #1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 27, 30, 31, 32, 38, 102, and 155. As with Clutch, they were the most significant vehicle not to be featured in the Order of Battle.
Heavy Artillery Laser (H.A.L.)
- Green laser cannon with seat on side, mounted on towable base, used by G.I. Joe.
- Boxed vehicle from summer 1982, packaged with Grand Slam. Reissued in 1983 with the swivel-arm variant. Reissued again in 1984 with the V.A.M.P. as a Sears-exclusive set with unique box art. Also reissued in mail offers 1984-1985 and 1990 (For G.I. Joe yellow and green, Restricted, S.T.A.R.S., Get Your Gear, and G.I. Joe Bugle).
H.A.L. Animated Appearances
Notes: H.A.L.s made 2 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 5 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story.
| A Real American Hero, Part 5 | 2 seconds | at base of mountain (13:06), on mountain as Cobra gun platform falls (14:13) |
| There's No Place Like Springfield, Part 1 | 3 seconds | used against Temple Alpha in false flashback |
H.A.L. Classic Marvel Comic Appearances
By my count, H.A.L.s were discernible in 20 panels in 4 issues from Jun. 1982 to May 1983: #1, 3, 8, and 11. They were not featured in the Order of Battle.
Motorized Battle Tank (M.O.B.A.T.)
- Green tread tank with driver in top machine gun turret; similar to M1 Abrams or MBT-70, used by G.I. Joe.
- Boxed vehicle from summer 1982, packaged with Steeler. Reissued in 1983 with the swivel-arm variant.
- Related: Motorized Crimson Attack Tank (C.A.T.) (1985); M.O.B.A.T. (1998); Cobra C.A.T. II (2003); Ultimate Battle Pack (2008).
M.O.B.A.T. Animated Appearances
Notes: M.O.B.A.T.s made 18 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 189 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story.
| A Real American Hero Opening | 8 seconds | fighting on rocky terrain |
| A Real American Hero, Part 1 | 2 seconds | seen in Relay Star battle (12:31-32) |
| A Real American Hero, Part 4 | 44 seconds | models used in fake surrender |
| A Real American Hero, Part 5 | 24 seconds | transported up mountain by Joes |
| The Revenge of Cobra Opening | 3 seconds | leaving HQ |
| The Revenge of Cobra, Part 1 | 2 seconds | part of Joe convoy (2:19-20) |
| The Revenge of Cobra, Part 2 | 7 seconds | used in the battle in DC |
| The Revenge of Cobra, Part 5 | 42 seconds | used against Cobra temple |
| Cobra Soundwaves | 13 seconds | deployed from palace, seen at oil field attack |
| Battle for the Train of Gold | 2 seconds | used to defend Fort Knox (10:35-36); distinct from generic green tanks |
| Lights! Camera! Cobra! | 3 seconds | seen on movie set |
| Where the Reptiles Roam | 11 seconds | used against ranch hideout |
| The Germ | 2 seconds | used in Flint's convoy (19:35-36) |
| Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent | 6 seconds | used to attack sea serpent |
| The Traitor, Part 2 | 8 seconds | used to defend chemical plant |
| The Pit of Vipers | 2 seconds | used to attack Watchdog (20:20-21) |
| There's No Place Like Springfield, Part 1 | 5 seconds | used against Temple Alpha in false flashback |
| Arise Serpentor Arise Part 3 | 5 seconds | used to defend tomb of Genghis Khan |
M.O.B.A.T. Classic Marvel Comic Appearances
By my count, M.O.B.A.T.s were discernible in 137 panels in 24 issues from Jun. 1982 to Jun. 1991: #1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 19, 22, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, Yearbook 1, 49, 50, Order of Battle 1, Order of Battle 4, SM 27, and 113.
G.I. Joe Official Collector Display Case
- Black plastic case for 12 figures, same art on front as on early Battle Gear Accessory Packs.
- Equipment from fall 1982. Reissued in 1983 with updated labels. Also reissued in mail offers 1985-1986 (Restricted, Get Your Gear, Operation Freedom 85 and 86)
- Related: G.I. Joe Collectors Case (1984); Jumbo Collectors Case (1985); Collector's Show Case (1986); Battle Figure Collector's Case (1992).
- Collector's equipment, no animated appearances.
Missile Command Headquarters
- white cardboard playset with elevator and rocket-like missile; used by Cobra.
- Sears-exclusive boxed playset from fall 1982, packaged with Cobra, Cobra Officer, and Cobra Commander. Reissued in 1983 with swivel-arm figures.
- No animated appearances.
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