Armadillo File Name: Philo R. Makepeace of Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Grade: Army E-7 (1988) SN: 319-52-4887 Notes: Fort Huachuca is an Army base in the southeast part of the state, about 15 miles north of the Mexico border. chronological: Ghostrider << Armadillo >> Skystriker alphabetical: Arctic H.I.S.S. Driver << Armadillo >> Astro-Viper

Animated Appearances

Armadillo was animated only for commercials, in which some shots include two characters side-by-side wearing Armadillo's outfit.

Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

The Marvel comics referred to this character as Rumbler. (The Crossfire Driver by that name did not appear in the comic.) By my count, Rumbler was discernible in 29 panels in 5 issues from Nov. 1988 to May 1991: #80, 81, 92, 111, and 112.

Figure Releases

Version 1: spring 1988 boxed Rolling Thunder vehicle
G.I. Joe Rolling Thunder Driver	MOS 1: Armored Assault Vehicle Driver MOS 2: Advanced Reconnaissance
	head: Armadillo (88) arms: Armadillo (88) torso: Armadillo (88) waist: Armadillo (88) legs: Armadillo (88)
	Accessories: none
	ARMADILLO is in command of the most heavily armed assault vehicle in the world—the Rolling Thunder! He's the most reliable driver in the whole G.I. Joe motor pool! Armadillo is versed in all the latest land assault technologies and his experience as a vehicle driver is second to none! When it came time to select a driver for this most formidable attack craft, Armadillo was a shoe-in for the job! "Armadillo is no fun to ride with! You put him behind the wheel of anything with big tires and he just plain loses his sense of humor! His only concern becomes accomplishing his objective and getting to his destination. He used to make good time driving big rigs, but he just left too many people pulled over to the side of the interstate with their teeth rattling. Nobody complains about the way he drives the Rolling Thunder. He gets you there, right?"
Toy Notes: Item #6012.