Banzai File Name: Robert J. Travalino of Hartsdale, New York. Grade: Army E-4 (1993) SN: 452-H89-0678 Notes: Hartsdale is in the southeast part of the state and is a suburb of New York City, about 10 miles north of the Bronx. chronological: Night Creeper Leader << Banzai >> Bushido alphabetical: Balrog << Banzai >> Barbecue

Animated Appearances

To my knowledge, Banzai was never animated.

Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

To my knowledge, Banzai did not appear in the vintage comic.

Figure Releases

Version 1: spring 1993 Ninja Force carded figure assortment, #5
Rising Sun Ninja	MOS 1: First-Strike Commando MOS 2: Nunchaku Instructor
	head: Banzai (93) arms: Banzai (93), Vega (93) torso: Banzai (93), Vega (93) waist: Banzai (93), Vega (93) legs: Banzai (93), Vega (93)
	Accessories: magenta knife (92 Slice's), two magenta Y-shaped dueling knives (new), magenta sword (92 Dojo's), magenta sword (92 Storm Shadow's), magenta axe (92 Dice's), magenta sickle (92 Dojo's), magenta figure stand (common).
	BANZAI is the aggressive blood brother of Bushido and is considered one of the world's premier nunchaku masters. He is always ready to defend himself should a situation become hostile, and he is proud of the fact he has never been caught off guard (a skill every great ninja must possess). Banzai trained in the hostile mountain climate of Tibet where he perfected his "suzushi slam" and gained discipline and inspiration from a spiritual ninja master living in seclusion. Having mastered the use of nunchakus along with his lethal slam technique, he is surely considered "double the trouble" by Cobra! Motto: "To get in touch with my inner self, I always practice nunchakus with my eyes closed."
Variations: Early packaging described an incorrect ninja move and was soon corrected.
Toy Notes: Banzai has spring-loaded pivoting action in his waist. Item #6875.