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1985 Equipment

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Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Flagg

Grey carrier with #99 on deck, includes towing vehicle and fuel trailer; similar to Nimitz class, used by G.I. Joe.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1985, packaged with Keel-Haul. UPC 3897606001.
Price: Offered in the 1985 J.C. Penney Christmas Book for $129.99, in the 1985 Sears Wish Book for $109.99, in the 1986 J.C. Penney Christmas Book for $119.99, and in the 1986 Sears Wish Book for $124.99.

U.S.S. Flagg Animated Appearances

Notes: The Flagg made 19 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 1,047 seconds on screen (including interior scenes). It was named 27 times in-story.

The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 2	124 seconds	used as Joe base of operations
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 4	175 seconds	site of Tomax's imprisonment, sailing to Sea of Lost Souls, real sails hoisted
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 5	10 seconds	used to communicate with Joe HQ and launch Skystrikers
Synthoid Conspiracy, Part 1	119 seconds	base of operations for Joe war games
Spell of the Siren	19 seconds	used to launch attack on undersea base
The Germ	2 seconds	used to launch Airtight's hypodermic plane (8:18-19)
Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent	127 seconds	investigating reports of attacked ships
Excalibur	53 seconds	used to transport radar system to Scotland
Flint's Vacation	11 seconds	used to launch rescue mission to Cobra undersea base
The Pit of Vipers	23 seconds	base for attack on Cerebus
Skeletons in the Closet	6 seconds	radioed by Flint to launch strike force
There's No Place Like Springfield, Part 1	68 seconds	attacked by Rattlers; sinking in false flashback
There's No Place Like Springfield, Part 2	38 seconds	dream image in interrogation; near Temple Alpha when base explodes
Season 2 Opening (Sunbow)	3 seconds	launching attack on Cobra Island
Let's Play Soldier	15 seconds	stationed off Thailand
Computer Complications	113 seconds	used to retrieve space probe; sunk during Cobra helicarrier attack
Raise the Flagg!	51 seconds	sunken along with Cobra helicarrier; raised using antimatter pod
G.I. Joe and the Golden Fleece	59 seconds	stationed in Suez Canal to fight Cobra
Not a Ghost of a Chance	31 seconds	used to launch craft searching for Ghost prototype

U.S.S. Flagg Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, including interiors, the Flagg was discernible in 74 panels in 13 issues from Jun. 1985 to Aug. 1991: #36, 40, 41, 56, 57, 73, 74, 76, 77, SM 19, SM 23, SM 28, and 115. It was not featured in the Order of Battle.

Mauler M.B.T. Tank

Large tan tread tank with hatches beneath main cannon, used by G.I. Joe. Stands for Manned Battle Tank.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1985, packaged with Heavy Metal. UPC 3897606015.
Price: Offered in the 1985 J.C. Penney Christmas Book for $26.99, and in the 1985 Sears Wish Book for $22.99.
Related: Lynx (1989); Equalizer (1989). Recolors for G.I. Joe and Cobra were planned as exclusives for the 2007 convention, which was even titled Tanks for the Memories, but their release was delayed and ultimately canceled because the molds for some key parts broke during production.

Mauler Animated Appearances

Notes: Maulers made 31 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 752 seconds on screen. They were named 12 times in-story.

Season 1 Opening (Sunbow)	2 seconds	in opening shot (0:01-0:02)
Cobra's Creatures	6 seconds	used in attack on Dr. Lucifer's castle (early simplified design)
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 1	19 seconds	used to defend space shuttle
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 3	26 seconds	used at Devil's Playground, City of the Dead, Mountain of Glass
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 5	13 seconds	used to attack Cobra base
Battle for the Train of Gold	36 seconds	used to defend Fort Knox
Red Rocket's Glare	12 seconds	deployed to prevent missile launches; parked at diner in final scene
Satellite Down	45 seconds	used to track satellite and blast boulders
Money to Burn	22 seconds	parachuted into battle against Cobra base
The Phantom Brigade	14 seconds	part of convoy defending factory
Twenty Questions	36 seconds	at maneuvers
The Greenhouse Effect	3 seconds	used to fight vegetables in Chicago
The Funhouse	6 seconds	used to assault desert temple (often colored green)
Where the Reptiles Roam	4 seconds	used against ranch hideout
The Germ	17 seconds	used in Flint's convoy to shoot apples at supergerm
Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent	17 seconds	used to attack sea serpent
The Traitor, Part 1	44 seconds	used to defend chemical and in Dusty's escape attempt
The Traitor, Part 2	15 seconds	used to defend chemical plant; seen in Duke's flashback
Worlds Without End Part I	38 seconds	used to fight Dreadnoks
Cobra CLAWs Are Coming to Town	20 seconds	parked at Joe HQ, stolen by Cobras to attack Keystone City
Hearts and Cannons	126 seconds	ejected from cargo plane; found by Jabal; used to fight plasma tank
Memories of Mara	8 seconds	used for outdoor island briefing
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 2	37 seconds	prevented by Mayor of Paris from defending Napoleon's tomb
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 3	52 seconds	used to defend tomb of Genghis Khan
The Million Dollar Medic	5 seconds	used to defend Joe HQ
Once Upon a Joe	6 seconds	used to defend MacGuffin lab
The Most Dangerous Thing in the World	78 seconds	used but disarmed during live-fire exercise
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 2	9 seconds	seen at HQ
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 3	4 seconds	fighting Cobra in flashback
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 4	30 seconds	used to fight Cobra-La during lab battle
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 5	2 seconds	used to assault ice dome (3:04-05)

Mauler Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Maulers (sometimes colored green) were discernible in 98 panels in 17 issues from Feb. 1986 to Aug. 1994: #44, 49, 50, 51, 52, GIJTF 1, GIJTF 2, Order of Battle 4, 67, 76, 88, SM 24, 108, 146, 147, 148, and 151.

Transportable Tactical Battle Platform

White ocean rig with dock, helipad, and missile and gun stations, used by G.I. Joe.
Boxed playset from spring 1985. UPC 3897606021.
Price: Offered in the 1985 J.C. Penney Christmas Book for $19.99, and in the 1985 Sears Wish Book for $16.99.

Battle Platform Animated Appearances

Notes: Battle Platforms made 4 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 248 seconds on screen. They were named only twice in-story (in Excalibur and Computer Complications).

The Traitor, Part 1	36 seconds	used as base for raid on Cobra oil rig
Excalibur	18 seconds	guard post near radar system
Computer Complications	161 seconds	used to retrieve space probe
Raise the Flagg!	33 seconds	placed around oil rig as part of Flagg recovery mission

Battle Platform Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Battle Platforms were discernible in 33 panels in 2 issues from Oct. 1985 to Nov. 1985: #40 and 41. They were not featured in the Order of Battle.

Cobra Hydrofoil (Moray)

Red hydrofoil boat with forward-launching missiles and gun turret, used by Cobra.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1985, packaged with Lamprey. UPC 3897606024.
Price: Offered in the 1985 J.C. Penney Christmas Book for $21.99, and in the 1985 Sears Wish Book for $18.99.
Related: Night Ray (1989); Tiger-Ray Hydrofoil (2004); G.I. Joe Moray Hydrofoil (2005); Cobra Stealth Moray (2005).

Moray Animated Appearances

Notes: Morays made 18 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 596 seconds on screen. They were named Morays 12 times and Hydrofoils twice in-story.

The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 4	14 seconds	used to reach U.S.S. Flagg during Tomax's escape attempt
Cobra's Candidate	37 seconds	used to oversee detonation of explosives on pier
The Phantom Brigade	13 seconds	used to transport gypsy to castle; used by Cobra Cmdr. to flee
Synthoid Conspiracy, Part 1	37 seconds	used to create smokescreen around command ship during war games
The Germ	29 seconds	used to defend Cobra's lab
Captives of Cobra, Part 2	12 seconds	used to collect Joe family members fallen in the water
The Traitor, Part 1	28 seconds	used in attempt to capture chemical
Flint's Vacation	18 seconds	used to attack Joes in Killer W.H.A.L.E.
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 3	24 seconds	used to attack tomb of Alexander the Great
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 5	5 seconds	attacked on Potomac in DC battle
Last Hour to Doomsday	114 seconds	stolen by Flint and Lady Jaye to infiltrate lagoon base
Sink the Montana	8 seconds	used to ferry Destro to U.S.S. Montana
The Rotten Egg	6 seconds	used to evacuate weapons lab
Glamour Girls	43 seconds	used to transport kidnapped models; docked at island; commandeered by Flint's team
My Favorite Things	67 seconds	used to attack weapons museum in Netherlands
Raise the Flagg!	92 seconds	used to attack Joe recovery mission and evacuate Zartan's team
G.I. Joe and the Golden Fleece	43 seconds	used in battle at Suez Canal; sent back in time
G.I. Joe: The Movie Opening	6 seconds	destroyed by Bazooka and Conquests

Moray Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Morays were discernible in 55 panels in 10 issues from Jun. 1985 to Dec. 1991: #36, 40, 47, SM 1, Order of Battle 4, Yearbook 4, 77, 83, 97, and 119.

A.W.E. Striker

Green dune buggy with 4-wheel suspension and top-mounted cannon; similar to Fast Attack Vehicle, used by G.I. Joe. Stands for All Weather & Environment.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1985, packaged with Crankcase. UPC 3897606053. Reissued in mail offers 1987-1988 (Called to A.C.T.I.O.N., Chilling Events, Operation A.C.T.I.O.N., End of Slaughter).
Price: Offered in the 1985 J.C. Penney Christmas Book for $10.99, and in the 1985 Sears Wish Book for $9.99.
Related: Eco Striker (1992); A.W.E. Striker (2001); A.W.E. Striker (2003); A.W.E. Striker (2008 Target); A.W.E. Striker (2008 general release).

A.W.E. Striker Animated Appearances

Notes: A.W.E. Strikers made 28 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 783 seconds on screen. They were named 3 times in-story.

Season 1 Opening (Sunbow)	3 seconds	in opening shot, deploying from HQ
Red Rocket's Glare	8 seconds	used to prevent missile launches; parked at diner in final scene
Satellite Down	55 seconds	driven by Lady Jaye before and after jungle mission
Twenty Questions	37 seconds	at maneuvers; on airfield
The Gamesmaster	11 seconds	used to raid Zartan's swamp lab
The Viper Is Coming	111 seconds	used to fight Cobra at West Point
Where the Reptiles Roam	1 second	animation error for Destro's Stinger (18:39)
The Germ	33 seconds	used in Flint's convoy to shoot apples at supergerm
Captives of Cobra, Part 1	23 seconds	driven at test of explosive crystals
Captives of Cobra, Part 2	28 seconds	used to protect crystal convoy
The Traitor, Part 2	41 seconds	used to defend chemical plant and pursue Dusty
Worlds Without End Part I	51 seconds	found near portal and at Joe HQ
Worlds Without End Part II	30 seconds	used by Grunt to follow Steeler
Cobra CLAWs Are Coming to Town	87 seconds	used to deliver donated toys, stolen by Baroness to attack Keystone City
Flint's Vacation	3 seconds	parked outside Ted's house in final scene
Hearts and Cannons	14 seconds	used to meet cargo plane and as part of rescue team
The Pit of Vipers	69 seconds	used to attack Watchdog, investigate Everglades
Cold Slither	23 seconds	used to attack Cobra vault
Season 2 Opening (Sunbow)	1 second	driving off U.S.S. Flagg (0:08)
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 2	38 seconds	used to defend Napoleon's tomb and to travel to Vlad Tepes' tomb
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 3	16 seconds	used to defend tomb of Genghis Khan
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 4	2 seconds	returning to HQ after Genghis Khan battle (2:59-3:00)
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 5	20 seconds	used to retake Washington DC
Glamour Girls	47 seconds	used to help Low-Light's sister move
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 1	11 seconds	at B.E.T. test; used to pursue Cobra
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 2	7 seconds	seen at HQ outside and in motor pool
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 3	2 seconds	used to fight Cobra in flashback (7:03-04)
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 4	11 seconds	used to repel Cobra-La attack on lab

A.W.E. Striker Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, A.W.E. Strikers were discernible in 185 panels in 27 issues from Feb. 1986 to May 1994: #44, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, GIJTF 1, GIJTF 2, 59, Order of Battle 4, 62, 64, 67, 68, 69, SM 10, SM 11, 72, 75, 76, 83, 88, SM 24, 108, 146, 147, and 148.

Snow Cat

White half-track with missile box and ski-mounted torpedoes, used by G.I. Joe.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1985, packaged with Frostbite. UPC 3897606057. Reissued in mail offers 1987-1988 (Called to A.C.T.I.O.N., Chilling Events, Operation A.C.T.I.O.N., End of Slaughter).
Price: Offered in the 1985 J.C. Penney Christmas Book for $10.99, and in the 1985 Sears Wish Book for $9.99.
Related: Tiger Cat (1988); Snow Cat (2003).

Snow Cat Animated Appearances

Notes: Snow Cats made 13 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 447 seconds on screen. They were named 3 times in-story.

Haul Down the Heavens	110 seconds	loaded onto cargo plane, used to escort science team; one sabotaged
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 3	36 seconds	used at Mountain of Glass
Money to Burn	29 seconds	parachuted into battle against Cobra base
Spell of the Siren	14 seconds	used to attack Cobra at pipeline
The Viper Is Coming	60 seconds	used to attack Cobra R&R base in Antarctica
Eau de Cobra	13 seconds	used by Frostbite to chase Firefly
An Eye for an Eye	25 seconds	used to escort fusion-engine plane
The Pit of Vipers	8 seconds	used to find abandoned Cobra base
The Great Alaskan Land Rush	54 seconds	used to transport Joes through Alaska; destroyed by Red Oktober
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 2	15 seconds	used to travel to tomb of Ivan the Terrible
The Million Dollar Medic	25 seconds	used by Cobra to attack Van Mark cabin
Iceberg Goes South	14 seconds	used at arctic research base
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 5	44 seconds	used by Flint's search party; used by Hawk to lead assault on ice dome

Snow Cat Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Snow Cats were discernible in 60 panels in 2 issues from Feb. 1988 to Apr. 1989: #68 and SM 20.

Cobra Ferret

Blue 4-wheeled ATV with red cannon beside driver, used by Cobra.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1985. UPC 3897606069. Reissued in mail offers 1988-1992 (North Atlantic, End of Slaughter, End of Serpentor, Incredible Shrinking Joes, Rumble in the Jungle, Mission Rescue Code Blue). For the last of these offers, the Ferret was a lighter shade of blue.

Related: Tiger Paw (1988); Cobra Ferret ATV and Coil Ferret ATV (2006).

Ferret Animated Appearances

Notes: Ferrets made 24 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 420 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story.

The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 1	5 seconds	used by Dreadnoks during takeover of Space Station Delta
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 2	50 seconds	used by Dreadnoks to patrol space station
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 4	9 seconds	ridden by Dreadnoks on Space Station Delta
Lights! Camera! Cobra!	44 seconds	seen on movie set, used by Dreadnoks to rescue Torch; called a "Python Cycle"
Cobra's Candidate	27 seconds	used by Dreadnoks against Joes
Red Rocket's Glare	14 seconds	used to flee attack on diner
Spell of the Siren	6 seconds	used by Xamot to attack mountain hideout
Twenty Questions	32 seconds	used to raid chemical weapons arsenal
The Funhouse	2 seconds	used to defend desert temple (19:38-39)
Captives of Cobra, Part 1	6 seconds	used by Crimson Guards to capture Spirit's family (miscolored green)
The Traitor, Part 2	10 seconds	used by Dusty to lure Joes into a trap
Cobra Quake	18 seconds	used to attack decoy delegate plane
Primordial Plot	29 seconds	used to patrol dinosaur island
The Gods Below	1 second	used to attack Egyptian military (2:07)
The Pit of Vipers	13 seconds	used to defend Watchdog
The Invaders	25 seconds	used to lead Joes into a desert ambush
Cold Slither	6 seconds	used by Maj. Bludd to escape vault attack
Skeletons in the Closet	5 seconds	used to fight Joes inside manor house
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 3	4 seconds	used to attack tomb of Genghis Khan
Let's Play Soldier	11 seconds	driven by Zarana; used by Dreadnoks to desert Dr. Mindbender
Computer Complications	89 seconds	used by Dreadnoks to assault diner and Joe HQ
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 1	11 seconds	used to attack Joes in Himalayas
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 2	2 seconds	used to rescue Serpentor from Joe HQ (16:57-58)
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 3	1 second	fighting Joes in flashback (7:04)

Ferret Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Ferrets were discernible in 59 panels in 11 issues from Jul. 1985 to Aug. 1989: #37, 38, 41, 43, 47, 54, 55, 56, 79, 81, and 89. They were not featured in the Order of Battle.

Silver Mirage Motorcycle

White motorcycle and armed sidecar with green cannon, used by G.I. Joe.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1985. UPC 3897606076.

Related: Army Recon Mission: Duke & Silver Mirage Motorcycle (1997).

Silver Mirage Animated Appearances

Notes: Silver Mirages made 28 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 662 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story.

Cobra's Creatures	4 seconds	used in attack on Dr. Lucifer's castle (early design, green in 3 of 4 shots)
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 5	6 seconds	used to attack Cobra base
Battle for the Train of Gold	13 seconds	used to patrol Bureau of Engraving; briefly seen at Fort Knox and chasing train
Lights! Camera! Cobra!	49 seconds	seen on movie set, used to race Zartan and follow Shipwreck
Cobra's Candidate	19 seconds	used by Joes to travel to city
Red Rocket's Glare	10 seconds	used to prevent missile launches; parked at diner in final scene
Satellite Down	34 seconds	used to track satellite (sometimes colored green)
Money to Burn	10 seconds	used to drive to Enterprise Tower
Synthoid Conspiracy, Part 1	62 seconds	used to defend Joe HQ and follow Mutt
Synthoid Conspiracy, Part 2	11 seconds	driven by Rock 'n Roll to help Mutt escape HQ
Spell of the Siren	15 seconds	used to attack mountain hideout
The Greenhouse Effect	66 seconds	used to chase Crimson Guard and at fair
The Funhouse	3 seconds	used to assault desert temple
Lasers in the Night	2 seconds	driven by Quick Kick to Amber's sorority house (13:01-02)
Captives of Cobra, Part 1	37 seconds	used to escort explosive crystals
Captives of Cobra, Part 2	74 seconds	used to divert Joe families from convoy
The Traitor, Part 2	26 seconds	used to pursue Dusty
Cobra Quake	67 seconds	used to pursue Cobra agents in Tokyo
Worlds Without End Part I	36 seconds	stored in A.P.C.; used to flee Dreadnoks
Cobra CLAWs Are Coming to Town	13 seconds	stolen by Zartan to attack Keystone City
The Pit of Vipers	3 seconds	destroyed at HQ
The Invaders	54 seconds	used to chase Twins in desert
Season 2 Opening (Sunbow)	2 seconds	following Hawk's H.A.V.O.C. (0:28, 0:30)
The Million Dollar Medic	7 seconds	used to drive Lifeline to Van Mark mansion
The Rotten Egg	28 seconds	used by Leatherneck to drive to CEC Academy
Once Upon a Joe	2 seconds	used to defend MacGuffin lab
Knowing Is Half the Battle PSAs	2 seconds	driven by Wild Bill in his PSA
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 4	7 seconds	used to fight Marauders during lab battle

Silver Mirage Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Silver Mirages were discernible in 41 panels in 6 issues from Feb. 1986 to May 1990: #44, 48, 49, 50, 67, and 100. They were not featured in the Order of Battle.

Mini Tank Armadillo

Small green tread-tank with one-man quad turret, used by G.I. Joe.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1985. UPC 3897606078.

Related: Armadillo (1989); Sgt. Slaughter's Armadillo (2006); Armadillo Tank vs. Serpentor's Air Chariot (2008).

Armadillo Animated Appearances

Notes: Armadillos made 23 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 502 seconds on screen. They were named only twice in-story (both in The Spy Who Rooked Me).

Season 1 Opening (Sunbow)	8 seconds	in opening shot, deploying from HQ, driving under airship, in final pose
Cobra Soundwaves	4 seconds	deployed from palace (early design)
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 1	4 seconds	used to defend space shuttle
Lights! Camera! Cobra!	2 seconds	seen on movie set (5:20-21)
Red Rocket's Glare	20 seconds	used to attack Cobra base; deployed to destroy diners; in final scene
Satellite Down	35 seconds	used to track satellite
Money to Burn	46 seconds	parachuted into battle against Cobra base
The Phantom Brigade	13 seconds	part of convoy defending factory
Synthoid Conspiracy, Part 1	10 seconds	in repair bay at Joe HQ
Twenty Questions	6 seconds	at maneuvers
The Germ	14 seconds	used in Flint's convoy to shoot apples at supergerm
The Traitor, Part 1	22 seconds	used to defend chemical and capture Dusty
The Traitor, Part 2	8 seconds	used to defend chemical plant; seen in Duke's flashback
Worlds Without End Part I	42 seconds	used to fight Dreadnoks; seen at Joe HQ
Cobra CLAWs Are Coming to Town	7 seconds	parked at Joe HQ
The Pit of Vipers	38 seconds	used by Heavy Metal on desert mission, used to attack Watchdog
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 3	4 seconds	used to defend tomb of Genghis Khan
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 4	1 second	returning to HQ after Genghis Khan battle (3:00)
The Million Dollar Medic	8 seconds	used to defend Joe HQ
Once Upon a Joe	17 seconds	used to defend MacGuffin lab
The Spy Who Rooked Me	178 seconds	at survival training; used to escort nerve gas
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 2	1 second	seen at HQ (3:19)
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 4	14 seconds	used to repel Cobra-La attack on lab

Armadillo Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Armadillos were discernible in 30 panels in 4 issues from Jul. 1985 to Jan. 1988: #37, GIJTF 1, GIJTF 2, and 67. They were not featured in the Order of Battle.

Cobra Flight Pod (Trubble Bubble)

White one-man steerable seat with twin jets and canopy, used by Cobra.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1985. UPC 3897606081.

Related: Cobra Viper Team: Viper and Flight Pod (1997); R.A.M. Cycle vs. Cobra Flight Pod (2008); Ultimate Battle Pack (2008).

Trubble Bubble Animated Appearances

Notes: Trubble Bubbles made 41 appearances in the Sunbow series, with a total of 735 seconds on screen. The vehicle had three engines instead of two in some early episodes. They were named Trubble Bubbles 6 times and Flight Pods 6 times in-story.

The Revenge of Cobra, Part 1	24 seconds	used by Firefly to attack Joe convoy
Season 1 Opening (Sunbow)	2 seconds	attacking ahead of airship; behind Destro (0:07, 0:17)
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 1	33 seconds	used to plant thrusters on space shuttle
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 3	2 seconds	used at Mountain of Glass (11:03-04)
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 4	6 seconds	in hold of stolen cargo plane
The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 5	44 seconds	used by Joes to escape cargo plane and later to escape battle rocket
Operation Mind Menace	6 seconds	used by Cobra Cmdr and Destro to flee K12 base
Lights! Camera! Cobra!	57 seconds	taken from studio to search for missing Joes, used to fend off hyenas
Red Rocket's Glare	10 seconds	used to fly from Cobra base to replica town
Satellite Down	9 seconds	used to attack Bridge Layer
Money to Burn	38 seconds	used to defend Cobra base; used by Cobra Cmdr and Baroness to flee battle
Spell of the Siren	8 seconds	used by Baroness to travel to pipeline
The Funhouse	1 second	destroyed in assault on South American base (4:23)
Where the Reptiles Roam	21 seconds	used by Cobra leaders to escape ranch hideout
The Germ	12 seconds	used to defend Cobra's lab
Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent	6 seconds	swallowed by sea serpent
The Traitor, Part 1	26 seconds	used in attempt to capture chemical
The Traitor, Part 2	5 seconds	used by Crimson Twins to escape
Cobra CLAWs Are Coming to Town	18 seconds	used to attack Joe HQ, stolen by Shipwreck
Eau de Cobra	6 seconds	used by Firefly to escape Antarctica
Hearts and Cannons	21 seconds	used to attack Joes at village
The Pit of Vipers	25 seconds	used to defend Watchdog
The Invaders	6 seconds	used to attack White House
Skeletons in the Closet	40 seconds	used to fight Joes at manor house
There's No Place Like Springfield, Part 2	1 second	seen on island during search for Prof. Mullaney (11:08)
Season 2 Opening (Sunbow)	3 seconds	used against Conquests
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 3	74 seconds	used by Dr. Mindbender at Sun Tzu's burial mound; commandeered by Sgt. Slaughter
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 4	2 seconds	used to patrol Cobra Island (10:46-47)
Arise Serpentor Arise Part 5	3 seconds	used to attack Washington DC
Last Hour to Doomsday	2 seconds	stationed in lagoon base
Sink the Montana	4 seconds	used by Destro to escape U.S.S. Montana
My Brother's Keeper	7 seconds	used to patrol Cobra Island
G.I. Joe and the Golden Fleece	71 seconds	used in battle at Suez Canal; sent back in time
The Most Dangerous Thing in the World	3 seconds	flown outside Terror Drome
Nightmare Assault	5 seconds	attacking in Lifeline's dream
Second-Hand Emotions	3 seconds	used against Joes during final battle
Sins of Our Fathers	31 seconds	used to attack Joes on Cobra Island
G.I. Joe: The Movie Opening	41 seconds	used to attack Statue of Liberty, flown by Cobra leaders
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 1	28 seconds	used to patrol Cobra Island
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 3	3 seconds	fighting Joes in flashback
G.I. Joe: The Movie, Part 4	28 seconds	used during lab attack

Trubble Bubble Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

As far as I can tell, Trubble Bubbles were only discernible in 3 panels of 1 issue: Yearbook #2 in Mar. 1986. They were not featured in the Order of Battle.

Battle Armor S.N.A.K.E.

Blue armored battle suit, used by Cobra. Stands for System: Neutralizer-Armed Cloaking Equipment

Boxed equipment from spring 1985. UPC 3897606083.

Related: recolor of Battle Armor S.N.A.K.E. (1983)
No animated appearances.

Weapon Transport

Green 4-wheeled bomb-towing utility vehicle, used by G.I. Joe.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1985. UPC 3897606630. Reissued in mail offers 1989-1991 (Operation Deep Six, Thrills Chills Spills, Rumble in the Jungle) The names of the Bomb Disposal and Weapon Transport are swapped in the "Thrills" offer. The 1986 product catalog and the animation model sheet label the vehicle the "Weapons Transport."

No animated appearances, although an animation model sheet exists.

Bomb Disposal

Green tread vehicle with forward scoop and black blast shield, used by G.I. Joe.
Boxed vehicle from spring 1985. UPC 3897606631. Reissued in mail offers 1989-1991 (Operation Deep Six, Thrills Chills Spills, G.I. Joe Bugle) The names of the Bomb Disposal and Weapon Transport are swapped in the "Thrills" offer.
No animated appearances.

Cobra Night Landing

Blue raft with oars, outboard motor, machine gun, and tools, used by Cobra.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1985. UPC 3897606632. Reissued in mail offers 1989-1990 (Operation Deep Six, Stop Cobra in Their Tracks).

Related: Navy S.E.A.L. Mission: Torpedo and Night Landing S.E.A.L. Raft (1997); N.L.C. (2001).
No animated appearances.

Ammo Dump Unit

Brown ammunition chest with green and dark grey missiles and other explosives, used by G.I. Joe.

Boxed playset from spring 1985, part of Battlefield Accessories line. UPC 3897606653. Reissued with the other five Battlefield Accessories as a set in mail offers 1988-1992 (North Atlantic, Operation Deep Six, Thrills Chills Spills, Rumble in the Jungle, Mission Rescue: Code Blue).

Related: The other playsets labeled as Battlefield Accessories were Machine Gun Defense Unit (1984); Missile Defense Unit (1984); Mortar Defense Unit (1984); Forward Observer Unit (1985); and Cobra Rifle Range Unit (1985).
No animated appearances.

Forward Observer Unit

Small green tent with mortar launcher, ammo box, and telescope, used by G.I. Joe.

Boxed playset from spring 1985, part of Battlefield Accessories line. UPC 3897606654. Reissued with the other five Battlefield Accessories as a set in mail offers 1988-1992 (North Atlantic, Operation Deep Six, Thrills Chills Spills, Rumble in the Jungle, Mission Rescue: Code Blue).

Related: The other playsets labeled as Battlefield Accessories were Machine Gun Defense Unit (1984); Missile Defense Unit (1984); Mortar Defense Unit (1984); Ammo Dump Unit (1985); and Cobra Rifle Range Unit (1985).
No animated appearances.

Cobra Rifle Range Unit

Shooting range with brick barricade, blue targets, and rifles, used by Cobra.

Boxed playset from spring 1985, part of Battlefield Accessories line. UPC 3897606655. Reissued with the other five Battlefield Accessories as a set in mail offers 1988-1992 (North Atlantic, Operation Deep Six, Thrills Chills Spills, Rumble in the Jungle, Mission Rescue: Code Blue).

Related: The other playsets labeled as Battlefield Accessories were Machine Gun Defense Unit (1984); Missile Defense Unit (1984); Mortar Defense Unit (1984); Ammo Dump Unit (1985); and Forward Observer Unit (1985).
No animated appearances.

Air Defense

Grey missile tower with blast shield and large red missiles, used by G.I. Joe.

Boxed playset from spring 1985, part of Battle Station line. UPC 3897606663. Reissued in mail offers 1988-1990 (Operation Blackout, Top Secret, Incredible Shrinking Joes).

Related: The other playsets labeled as Battle Stations were Bivouac (1984); Mountain Howitzer (1984); Watch Tower (1984); Check Point (1985); Cobra Bunker (1985); L.A.W. (Laser Artillery Weapon) (1986); Cobra Surveillance Port (1986); and Outpost Defender (1986).
No animated appearances.

Check Point

White guard tower with red gate and "Check Point Alpha" label, used by G.I. Joe.

Boxed playset from spring 1985, part of Battle Station line. UPC 3897606664. Reissued in mail offers 1988-1990 (Operation Blackout, Top Secret, Incredible Shrinking Joes).

Related: The other playsets labeled as Battle Stations were Bivouac (1984); Mountain Howitzer (1984); Watch Tower (1984); Air Defense (1985); Cobra Bunker (1985); L.A.W. (Laser Artillery Weapon) (1986); Cobra Surveillance Port (1986); and Outpost Defender (1986).
No animated appearances.

Cobra Bunker

Blue brick half-hut with gun slots and separate rocket mount, used by Cobra.

Boxed playset from spring 1985, part of Battle Station line. UPC 3897606665. Reissued in mail offers 1988-1990 (Operation Blackout, Top Secret, Incredible Shrinking Joes).

Related: The other playsets labeled as Battle Stations were Bivouac (1984); Mountain Howitzer (1984); Watch Tower (1984); Air Defense (1985); Check Point (1985); L.A.W. (Laser Artillery Weapon) (1986); Cobra Surveillance Port (1986); and Outpost Defender (1986).

Bunker Animated Appearances

Notes: Bunkers made 1 appearance in the Sunbow series, with a total of 6 seconds on screen. They were never named in-story.

Season 2 Opening (Sunbow)

6 seconds

on Cobra Island at base of mountain

Battle Gear Accessory Pack #3

Spare accessories for 1983-1984 figures: tan, bright green, and dark grey for Joes and red for Cobras.

Carded equipment from spring 1985. UPC 3897606679.

Included Accessories: bright green pistol (84 Zartan's), red pistol (84 Scrap-Iron's), bright green pistol (84 Mutt's), red submachine gun (84 Firefly's), bright green speargun (83 Torpedo's), tan rifle (84 Recondo's), tan rifle (84 Spirit's), bright green rifle (84 Rip Cord's), red rifle (84 Baroness's), bright green flamethrower (84 Blowtorch's), grey helmet (82 Short-Fuze's), grey helmet (84 Mutt's), grey helmet (84 Rip Cord's, with visor holes), grey helmet (84 Blowtorch's), bright green visor (84 Thunder's), tan backpack (84 Spirit's), tan backpack and ammo box (84 Roadblock's), tan backpack (84 Recondo's), tan backpack (84 Blowtorch's), bright green binoculars (83 Duke's), red walkie-talkie (84 Firefly's), bright green monocular (84 Thunder's), two dark green figure stands (common).

Related: Battle Gear Accessory Pack (1983); Battle Gear Accessory Pack #2 (1984); Cobra Battle Gear Accessory Pack #4 (1986); Battle Gear Accessory Pack #5 (1987); Vehicle Gear Accessory Pack #1 (1987); Cobra Battle Gear Accessory Pack #6 (1988).
Collector's equipment; no animated appearances.

Parachute Pack

Green backpack with black chest straps and green camo parachute attached by strings, used by G.I. Joe.

Available only in mail offers 1985-1988 (For G.I. Joe green, Top Secret Dispatch, G.I. Joe S.T.R.I.K.E., B.A.T.T.L.E., Called to A.C.T.I.O.N., Operation A.C.T.I.O.N., End of Slaughter, Top Secret), and with a Target-exclusive release of Hit & Run (UPC 3897606679).
Related: Recolors of the pack without chest straps were included as accessories with 1990's Sky Patrol figures and 1994's Action Pilot and Fighter Pilot.
No animated appearances, though parachutes were ubiquitous in the Sunbow series.

Jumbo Collectors Case

Red plastic case, about 16 x 12 x 8 inches, opening to display figures on 4 shelves, with original art on front and vehicle box art on interior.

Equipment from fall 1985 by Tara Toy Corporation. UPC 2911650350.

Price: Offered in the 1985 J.C. Penney Christmas Book for $11.99 and in the 1986 J.C. Penney Christmas Book for $9.99.

Related: G.I. Joe Official Collector Display Case (1982); G.I. Joe Collectors Case (1984); Collector's Show Case (1986); Battle Figure Collector's Case (1992).
Collector's equipment; no animated appearances.

Cobra's Sentry and Missile System (S.M.S.)

Red tank with triangular treads and black towed missile-launching station with large red missiles, used by Cobra's Crimson Guard.

Sears-exclusive boxed vehicle from fall 1985. UPC 3897606686.

Price: Offered in the 1985 Sears Wish Book for $9.99.

Recolor of the Cobra H.I.S.S. (1983) and Mobile Missile System (MMS) (1982). Also related: H.I.S.S. II (1989); Septic Tank (1991); H.I.S.S. III (2000); Crimson Strike Team H.I.S.S. Tank (2002); H.I.S.S. IIb (2003); Cobra H.I.S.S. (2004); Operation Crimson Sabotage (2004); Cobra H.I.S.S. (2005/I); Cobra H.I.S.S. (2005/II); Cobra H.I.S.S. (2008/I); Cobra H.I.S.S. (2008/II); Ultimate Battle Pack (2008); Arctic H.I.S.S. (2009).
No animated appearances.

Motorized Crimson Attack Tank (C.A.T.)

Black tread tank with driver in red top machine gun turret; similar to M1 Abrams or MBT-70, used by Cobra's Crimson Guard.

Sears-exclusive boxed vehicle from fall 1985. UPC 3897606687.

Price: Offered in the 1985 Sears Wish Book for $19.99.

Recolor of the Motorized Battle Tank (M.O.B.A.T.) (1982). Also related: M.O.B.A.T. (1998); Cobra C.A.T. II (2003); Ultimate Battle Pack (2008).
No animated appearances.

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