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1991 Equipment

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Air Commandos Gliders

Lightweight hang gliders with mounted guns and clips for pilots, used by G.I. Joe and Cobra: green and black for Skymate, blue-green and purple for Cloudburst, red and purple for Sky Creeper, and black and purple for Night Vulture.
Packaged as accessories with spring 1991's premium carded Air Commandos figures.
Related: Air Commandos Gliders (1992).

Skymate's Glider Animated Appearances

Notes: Gliders with Skymate's color scheme made 4 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 42 seconds on screen.

Season 2 Opening (DiC)	1 second	passing through final shot (0:58)
Kindergarten Commandos	22 seconds	used to fly to warehouse
Long Live Rock and Roll Part II	15 seconds	destroyed while attacking Cobra base
The Greatest Evil Part I	3 seconds	used to repel Cobra attack

Joe Glider Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

As far as I can tell, Skymate's glider (or at least a plain green one with camo outlines) was only discernible in 4 panels of 1 issue: #118 in Nov. 1991.

Cloudburst's Glider Animated Appearances

Notes: Gliders with Cloudburst's color scheme made 9 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 349 seconds on screen.

Season 2 Opening (DiC)	1 second	in footage from DiC season 2 (0:22)
The Sword	107 seconds	used to escape ambush, defend monastery, and follow Cobra ninjas
El Dorado – The Lost City of Gold	13 seconds	used to bail out of Storm Eagle
Long Live Rock and Roll Part II	5 seconds	moving out in beginning
The Sludge Factor Part I	17 seconds	used for recreation by Major Altitude
The Sludge Factor Part II	79 seconds	used to attack volcano base and evacuate
Infested Island	67 seconds	used to eject from Storm Eagle, to dive from Retaliator, and to assault island base
Keyboard Warriors	18 seconds	used to fly to A.S.P. lab
Basic Training	42 seconds	seen in flashback

Sky Creeper's Glider Animated Appearances

Notes: Gliders with Sky Creeper's color scheme made 5 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 122 seconds on screen.

The Sword	2 seconds	flown by Cobra Cmdr's B.A.T.s in final attack (19:21-22)
Long Live Rock and Roll Part I	90 seconds	used to kidnap engineers and Billy Blaster, used to catch Billy
A Is for Android	14 seconds	ambushed by Joes
Basic Training	13 seconds	seen in flashback
The Legend of Metal-Head	3 seconds	seen in flashback

Cobra Glider Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

As far as I can tell, Cobra gliders (colored plain purple or plain green) were only discernible in 3 panels of 1 issue: #127 in Aug. 1992.

Night Vulture's Glider Animated Appearances

Notes: Gliders with Night Vulture's color scheme made 7 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 109 seconds on screen.

Chunnel	10 seconds	used by Road Pig to bail out of Liquidator
The Sword	33 seconds	used to attack monastery and retreat from final attack
Kindergarten Commandos	4 seconds	called in as reinforcements
Long Live Rock and Roll Part I	49 seconds	used to kidnap engineers and Billy Blaster
The Greatest Evil Part I	4 seconds	used to attack plane
Basic Training	6 seconds	seen in flashback
The Legend of Metal-Head	3 seconds	seen in flashback

Badger

Small green jeep with top-mounted missile launcher, used by G.I. Joe.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1991.

Related: Crimson Cruiser (1993).

Badger Animated Appearances

Notes: Badgers made 15 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 428 seconds on screen. They were named 4 times in-story.

Season 2 Opening (DiC)	5 seconds	in footage from DiC season 2, in final shot
Chunnel	42 seconds	used in first rescue attempt and to jump drawbridge
The Sword	38 seconds	used to defend monastery
El Dorado – The Lost City of Gold	53 seconds	on cargo plane, airdropped to rescue Grunt
Kindergarten Commandos	26 seconds	leaving Joe HQ, among Duke's forces
Long Live Rock and Roll Part I	3 seconds	parked at Billy Blaster concert
The Sludge Factor Part I	20 seconds	parked at Joe camp, at rice field
The Sludge Factor Part II	4 seconds	seen in junkyard base
The Greatest Evil Part I	15 seconds	used to attack distribution house
The Greatest Evil Part II	18 seconds	being airlifted, used to attack factory
A Is for Android	158 seconds	used in ambush, by Hawk to escort Adam, driven by android, in battle at HQ
Shadow of a Doubt	10 seconds	returning to new Headquarters after desert mission
Cobra World	3 seconds	used to attack Cobra World
Basic Training	29 seconds	seen in flashback
The Legend of Metal-Head	4 seconds	seen in flashback

Badger Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Badgers were discernible in 36 panels in 4 issues from Jan. 1992 to Apr. 1992: #120, 121, 122, and 123.

Paralyzer

Orange low-built tread tank with rear missile and cannon turret, used by Cobra.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1991.

Related: Sonic Boom Tank (1993).

Paralyzer Animated Appearances

Notes: Paralyzers made 13 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 560 seconds on screen. They were named 4 times in-story.

Season 2 Opening (DiC)	2 seconds	in footage from DiC season 2 (0:18-19)
Chunnel	55 seconds	used to defend tunnel and pursue Big Bear
The Sword	6 seconds	used in final attack
El Dorado – The Lost City of Gold	67 seconds	used to search for El Dorado and to fight Pizarro
Kindergarten Commandos	37 seconds	parked outside school, called in as reinforcements
The Greatest Evil Part I	17 seconds	destroyed by Metal-Head's missiles, used to attack Headman
The Greatest Evil Part II	32 seconds	being airlifted, used to attack factory
A Is for Android	75 seconds	used to capture Hawk and attack Joe HQ
Shadow of a Doubt	42 seconds	parked in desert base, used to capture Hawk and attack Joe HQ, used to chase Joes in inner city
Cobra World	172 seconds	crashing Magic World, turned into a float, digging tunnel, attacking Fort Hobbs, defending Cobra World
Metal-Head's Reunion	30 seconds	used to attack lab
Basic Training	12 seconds	seen in flashback
The Legend of Metal-Head	13 seconds	seen in flashback

Paralyzer Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Paralyzers were discernible in 104 panels in 13 issues from Sept. 1991 to Jun. 1993: #116, 122, 123, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, and 137.

Cobra Battle Copter

Silver one-man copter pack with red rotor and zip cord, used by Cobra.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1991, packaged with Interrogator.
Related: G.I. Joe Battle Copter (1991); G.I. Joe Battle Copter (1992); Cobra Battle Copter (1992).

Cobra Battle Copter Animated Appearances

Notes: Cobra Battle Copters made 14 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 549 seconds on screen. They were named 4 times in-story.

Chunnel	3 seconds	used to attack Big Ben's flight
The Sword	96 seconds	used to attack monastery, fly to Valley of Darkness, follow Cobra ninjas, and in final attack
Kindergarten Commandos	65 seconds	used to flee warehouse, called in as reinforcements, used to power carousel
Long Live Rock and Roll Part I	62 seconds	used by Metal-Head to steal guitar
Long Live Rock and Roll Part II	65 seconds	used by Joes while countering sonic weapon
The Sludge Factor Part I	30 seconds	used to threaten freighters
The Greatest Evil Part I	16 seconds	used to attack plane
A Is for Android	25 seconds	used to capture Hawk and attack Joe HQ, seen leaving Cobra base
Shadow of a Doubt	26 seconds	launched to attack Joe HQ, parked on roof of inner city base
Keyboard Warriors	19 seconds	launched by A.S.P., attacking Alpha Charlie
Cobra World	10 seconds	used to defend Cobra World
Metal-Head's Reunion	88 seconds	used to attack lab, board cruise ship, and fly around undersea base
Basic Training	11 seconds	seen in flashback
The Legend of Metal-Head	33 seconds	seen in flashback

Cobra Battle Copter Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, these Battle Copters were discernible in 9 panels in 2 issues from Jan. 1992 to Feb. 1992: #120 and 121.

G.I. Joe Battle Copter

Silver one-man copter pack with green rotor and zip cord, used by G.I. Joe.

Boxed vehicle from spring 1991, packaged with Major Altitude.
Related: Cobra Battle Copter (1991); G.I. Joe Battle Copter (1992); Cobra Battle Copter (1992).

Battle Copter Animated Appearances

Notes: Joe Battle Copters made 13 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 336 seconds on screen. They were named 6 times in-story.

Season 2 Opening (DiC)	6 seconds	in footage from DiC season 2, in final shot
The Eliminator	22 seconds	used to repel Hammerheads, attacking Cobra base in the Alps
Chunnel	11 seconds	used to summon Joes and fly to Buckingham Palace
The Sword	15 seconds	used to fight off final Cobra attack
Kindergarten Commandos	8 seconds	among Duke's forces
Long Live Rock and Roll Part I	104 seconds	used to follow Cobra gliders and search for Cobra
Long Live Rock and Roll Part II	16 seconds	moving out in beginning, destroyed by sonic weapon
The Sludge Factor Part II	22 seconds	searching for Flint in junkyard
The Greatest Evil Part I	21 seconds	used to repel Cobra attack, being repaired by Falcon
Shadow of a Doubt	56 seconds	used to fly to Cobra's inner city base
Keyboard Warriors	30 seconds	used to escape Alpha Charlie
Basic Training	20 seconds	seen in flashback
The Legend of Metal-Head	5 seconds	seen in flashback

Battle Copter Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, these Battle Copters were discernible in 20 panels in 3 issues from May 1992 to Aug. 1992: #124, 125, and 127.

Ice Sabre

Large white tank with rear tread and forward skis, with blue rear-mounted missile box and orange side cannons, used by Cobra.
Boxed vehicle from spring 1991.
Note: The blue plastic can become especially brittle over time.

Ice Sabre Animated Appearances

Notes: Ice Sabres made 5 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 178 seconds on screen. They were named 3 times in-story.

The Eliminator	92 seconds	used to defend Alps base, used by Duke's team to escape
Keyboard Warriors	25 seconds	launched by A.S.P., attacking Patriot
Cobra World	36 seconds	hijacked by Joes on Ice Mountain
Basic Training	14 seconds	seen in flashback
The Legend of Metal-Head	11 seconds	seen in flashback

Ice Sabre Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

As far as I can tell, Ice Sabres were only discernible in 1 panel of 1 issue: #136 in May 1993.

Attack Cruiser

Black 4-wheeled attack vehicle with glider launch ramp and blue glider bomb, used by G.I. Joe.
Boxed vehicle from spring 1991.

Attack Cruiser Animated Appearances

Notes: Attack Cruisers made 7 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 320 seconds on screen. They were named 3 times in-story.

Chunnel	11 seconds	used in first rescue attempt
The Sludge Factor Part I	95 seconds	parked at Joe camp, used to rescue Major Altitude, at rice field
The Sludge Factor Part II	47 seconds	chasing Septic Tank in junkyard
A Is for Android	36 seconds	used to defend Joe HQ
Shadow of a Doubt	41 seconds	used to attack Cobra weapons stockpile, returning to new Headquarters
Cobra World	4 seconds	used to attack Cobra World
Basic Training	86 seconds	seen in flashback

Brawler

Large silver tread tank with cannon and side-mounted rocket launchers, used by G.I. Joe.
Boxed vehicle from spring 1991.

Brawler Animated Appearances

Notes: Brawlers made 7 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 82 seconds on screen. They were only named once in-story (in A Is for Android).

Season 2 Opening (DiC)	3 seconds	in final shot
The Eliminator	14 seconds	attacking Cobra base in the Alps
Chunnel	1 second	seen entering the tunnel (3:54)
Infested Island	18 seconds	used to stop Cesspool from destroying redwoods
A Is for Android	26 seconds	used to defend Joe HQ
Cobra World	7 seconds	used to attack Cobra World
Basic Training	13 seconds	seen in flashback

Brawler Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Brawlers were discernible in 13 panels in 3 issues from Jan. 1992 to Mar. 1992: #120, 121, and 122.

Septic Tank

Orange tank with triangular treads and yellow water-gun turret, used by Cobra's Eco Warriors.

Boxed vehicle from fall 1991.

Related: Cobra H.I.S.S. (1983); Cobra's Sentry and Missile System (S.M.S.) (1985); HISS II (1989); H.I.S.S. III (2000); Crimson Strike Team H.I.S.S. Tank (2002); Cobra Hiss IV (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).

Septic Tank Animated Appearances

Notes: Septic Tanks made 7 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 298 seconds on screen. They were named twice in-story.

Season 2 Opening (DiC)	2 seconds	in footage from DiC season 2 (0:20, 0:26)
The Sludge Factor Part I	113 seconds	used to attack Eco-Warrior HQ, escorting Flint and Clean-Sweep, chasing Clean-Sweep's car, at volcano base
The Sludge Factor Part II	65 seconds	used to defend junkyard base
Infested Island	51 seconds	used to destroy redwoods, destroyed at island base
Cobra World	6 seconds	turned into a float
Basic Training	56 seconds	seen in flashback
The Legend of Metal-Head	5 seconds	seen in flashback

Septic Tank Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

As far as I can tell, Septic Tanks were only discernible in 5 panels of 1 issue: #131 in Dec. 1992.

Motorized Battle Wagon

Green 4-wheeled tank with orange missile launcher turret, used by G.I. Joe's Sonic Fighters.
Boxed vehicle from fall 1991.

Battle Wagon Animated Appearances

Notes: Battle Wagons made 10 appearances in the DiC series, with a total of 242 seconds on screen. They were named 4 times in-story.

Season 2 Opening (DiC)	8 seconds	in footage from DiC season 2, in final shot
Long Live Rock and Roll Part II	16 seconds	moving out in beginning, destroyed by sonic weapon, seen as ransom is delivered
The Greatest Evil Part I	9 seconds	used to attack distribution house
The Greatest Evil Part II	67 seconds	used to attack factory
A Is for Android	16 seconds	used in ambush, driven by android Hawk during Joe HQ battle
Shadow of a Doubt	11 seconds	returning to new Headquarters after desert mission
Cobra World	12 seconds	used to attack Cobra World
Metal-Head's Reunion	36 seconds	plated with gold armor, used to defend lab
Basic Training	2 seconds	seen in flashback (12:19-20)
The Legend of Metal-Head	65 seconds	seen in flashback

Battle Wagon Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Battle Wagons were discernible in 53 panels in 7 issues from Jan. 1992 to Jun. 1993: #120, 121, 122, 123, 128, 129, and 137.

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