Beach Head (aka Beach-Head, Beachhead) File Name: Wayne R. Sneeden of Auburn, Alabama. Grades: Army E-6 (1986-1994); E-7 (2002-2004); E-6 (2007-2008) various SNs: RA 011-60-9231; 90K-LI-014; 902-46-SW14 Notes: Auburn, home of Auburn University, was a town built up by the G.I. Bill. Located about 35 miles northwest of Columbus, Georgia, it is also the hometown of the Dreadheads, as well as Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and musician Jimmy Buffett. chronological: Mainframe << Beach Head >> Lifeline alphabetical: Bazooka << Beach Head >> Big Bear

Animated Appearances

Sunbow's Beach Head wore his 1986 outfit, sometimes with no gloves. On several occasions (Computer Complications, Once Upon a Joe) he was drawn without his face mask for a shot or two. In such shots he had reddish-brown hair. He held authority just under Flint, alongside Sgt. Slaughter. Whereas the Sunbow series gave the character a deep-South accent and a gruff demeanor, the Reel FX Beachhead was a California surfer dude, and wore the 2003 outfit.

Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Beach Head was discernible in 94 panels in 17 issues from May 1986 to Dec. 1994: #47, 49, 50, 53, Order of Battle 1, 55, GIJTF 1, GIJTF 2, GIJTF 4, 62, 63, SM 8, 74, 75, 77, SM 26, and 155.

Figure Releases

Version 1: spring 1986 regular carded figure assortment
Ranger	MOS 1: Infantry MOS 2: Small arms armorer
	head: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III) arms: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III) torso: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III) waist: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III) legs: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III)
	Accessories: grey Demro XF-7 Wasp submachine gun (new), large black backpack with molded crossbow (new), black soft ammo case with strap (new).
	Beach Head was a lane instructor at the Ranger School in Fort Benning and an Observer/Advisor at the Covert Ops School in Central America. He's meticulous, patient, and strong willed. He likes getting up at 0500 hours to take a ten mile run and PT (Physical Training) session before breakfast. He enjoys squatting motionless beside a jungle trail for three days straight waiting to ambush bad guys that might never show up. What he hates is people who aren't interested in doing their best. Qualified expert all NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms. "Most folks will get mad on occasion or at least get irritable - not Beach Head. He thinks anger is a waste of time and energy. Rage clouds the vision and pollutes logic. Fury impairs judgment and makes you careless. The results of anger are totally unacceptable to Beach Head. He doesn't get angry...he gets even."
Toy Notes: Featured in 1986's Devilfish commercial. Item #6463.

Version 2: winter 1993 Battle Corps Wave 1 carded figure assortment, #4
Ranger Beach-Head	MOS 1: Small Arms Armorer MOS 2: Patriot Driver
	head: Beach-Head (93, 94) arms: Beach-Head (93, 94) torso: Beach-Head (93, 94) waist: Shockwave (88, 89), Beach-Head (93, 94) legs: Shockwave (88, 89), Beach-Head (93, 94)
	Accessories: yellow pistol (88 Shockwave's), yellow machine pistol (89 Recoil's), yellow machine gun (88 Spearhead's, with sling removed), black spring missile launcher with vents near front and yellow trigger (new), two yellow spring missiles (93 Iceberg's), yellow knife with severely angled guard and thin notched blade (new), yellow figure stand (common).
	BEACH-HEAD was a lane instructor at the Ranger School in Fort Benning and an Observer/Advisor at the Covert Ops School in Central America. He is highly disciplined and actually LIKES getting up at 0500 hours for a ten mile run and PT (Physical Training) session before breakfast. Being a naturalist, he chooses not to use deodorant much to the dismay of his team members who prefer not to stand too close to him in the early morning chow line. The only thing he hates, besides Cobra, are people who aren't interested in doing their best. Motto: "If those snakes had ANY backbone, I'd be the one to break it!"
Toy Notes: Item #6864.

Version 3: spring 1994 Battle Corps Wave 5 carded figure assortment, #6
Ranger Beach-Head	MOS 1: Small Arms Armorer MOS 2: Patriot Driver
	head: Beach-Head (93, 94) arms: Beach-Head (93, 94) torso: Beach-Head (93, 94) waist: Shockwave (88, 89), Beach-Head (93, 94) legs: Shockwave (88, 89), Beach-Head (93, 94)
	Accessories: yellow pistol (88 Shockwave's), yellow machine pistol (89 Recoil's), yellow machine gun (88 Spearhead's, with sling removed), black spring launcher with yellow trigger (93 Beach-Head's), two yellow spring missiles (93 Iceberg's), yellow knife (93 Beach-Head's), yellow figure stand (common).
	BEACH-HEAD was a lane instructor at the Ranger School in Fort Benning and an Observer/Advisor at the Covert Ops School in Central America. He is highly disciplined and actually LIKES getting up at 0500 hours for a ten mile run and PT (Physical Training) session before breakfast. Being a naturalist, he chooses not to use deodorant much to the dismay of his team members who prefer not to stand too close to him in the early morning chow line. The only thing he hates, besides Cobra, are people who aren't interested in doing their best. Motto: "If those snakes had ANY backbone, I'd be the one to break it!"
Toy Notes: Item #81088.

Version 4: late September 2002 Joe vs. Cobra Wave 3 figure two-pack assortment
Amphibious and Airborne Assault Trooper	MOS 1: Infantry MOS 2: Small Arms Armorer
	head: Beach Head (02, 03), Rampage (03) arms: Beach Head (02, 03), Rampage (03) torso: Beach Head (02, 03), Rampage (03) waist: Beach Head (02, 03), Rampage (03) legs: Beach Head (02, 03), Rampage (03)
	Accessories: black pistol (91 Dusty's), black submachine gun (86 Beach Head's), black rifle (86 Viper's, with Sound Attack tab), black backpack (86 Beach Head's).
	A former Ranger School instructor, BEACH HEAD is a highly motivated individual with a high pain threshold, a moderate temperament, and a low tolerance for under-achievers. A qualified expert with all NATO and former Warsaw Pact small arms, he is also authorized to wear the master explosive ordnance disposal badge, the combat infantryman's badge, and the good conduct medal with oak leaf clusters. BEACH HEAD likes to be the first one out of the helicopter on a combat assault because he knows that he can provide the best covering and suppressive fire to allow the rest of his team to deploy safely. He is rumored to have a collection of spike-knuckled trench knives almost as extensive as those of SNAKE EYES. A self-reliant, can-do person with a healthy self-esteem, BEACH HEAD is the natural adversary of DR. MINDBENDER, the COBRA master of mind control. "Getting angry is a total waste of time and energy. I'd rather get the job done first and worry about assigning the blame after the firefight is over."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Dr. Mindbender. Item #53206.
Reissues: Boxed without accessories in late January 2003 with the M.U.V..

Version 5: April 2003 Spy Troops Wave 6 figure two-pack assortment
Amphibious and Airborne Assault Trooper Beachhead	MOS 1: Infantry MOS 2: Small Arms Armorer
	head: Beach Head (02, 03), Rampage (03) arms: Beach Head (02, 03), Rampage (03) torso: Beach Head (02, 03), Rampage (03) waist: Beach Head (02, 03), Rampage (03) legs: Beach Head (02, 03), Rampage (03)
	Two-Pack Accessories: small black pistol with circular trigger guard and M-shaped back end (new), black HK69A1 grenade launcher with T-shaped retracted stock (new), black submachine gun (86 Beach Head's). Mission Disc Accessories: black Uzi (82 Snake Eyes's), black silencer pistol (02 Shipwreck's), black knife (91 Low-Light's).
	A former Ranger School instructor, BEACHHEAD is a highly motivated individual with a high pain threshold, a moderate temperament, and a low tolerance for under-achievers. A qualified expert with all NATO and former Warsaw Pact small arms, he is also authorized to wear the master explosive ordnance disposal badge, the combat infantryman's badge, and the good conduct medal with oak leaf clusters. BEACHHEAD likes to be the first one out of the helicopter on a combat assault because he knows that he can provide the best covering and suppressive fire to allow the rest of his team to deploy safely. He is rumored to have a collection of spike-knuckled trench knives almost as extensive as those of SNAKE EYES. "Getting angry is a total waste of time and energy. I'd rather get the job done first and worry about assigning the blame after the firefight is over."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Sand Viper. Item #57420.
Reissues: Carded in April 2004 with Mission Disc #1 (Item #55332).

Version 6: February 2004 Night Force carded set (04/I)
Amphibious and Airborne Assault Trooper Beachhead	MOS 1: Infantry MOS 2: Small Arms Armorer
	head: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III) arms: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III) torso: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III) waist: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III) legs: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III)
	Accessories: black pistol (85 Tomax's), black backpack (92 Gung-Ho's).
	A former Ranger School instructor, BEACHHEAD is a highly motivated individual with a high pain threshold, a moderate temperament, and a low tolerance for underachievers. A qualified expert with all NATO and former Warsaw Pact small arms. He is also authorized to wear the master explosive ordnance disposal badge. The combat infantryman's badge, and the good conduct medal with oak leaf clusters. BEACHHEAD likes to be the first one out of the helicopter on a combat assault because he knows that he can provide the best covering and suppressive fire to allow the rest of his team to deploy safely. He is rumored to have a collection of spike-knuckled trench knives almost as extensive as the one belonging to SNAKE EYES. "Getting angry is a total waste of time and energy. I'd rather get the job done first and worry about assigning the blame after the firefight is over."
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with Flint, Short-Fuze, Action Man, Tunnel Rat, and Roadblock. Item #50802.
Reissues: Reissued in April 2005 (with the same accessories) with the Toys 'R Us-exclusive G.I. Joe Moray Hydrofoil, along with Flint. Item #61238. Also carded without accessories in July 2008 as part of the Wave 4 discount figure single-pack assortment, the last time a vintage-construction figure would be released in major retail stores (Item #34896).

Version 7: late March 2004 Valor vs. Venom Wave 2 figure two-pack assortment (04/II)
Ranger Beachhead	MOS 1: Infantry MOS 2: Small arms armorer
	head: Beachhead (04/II, 04/IV) arms: Beachhead (04/II, 04/IV) torso: Beachhead (04/II, 04/IV) waist: Beachhead (04/II, 04/IV) legs: Beachhead (04/II, 04/IV)
	Accessories: black rifle (02 Duke's), silver knife (03 Over Kill's), black communications gauntlet (04 Duke's).
	BEACHHEAD hits the ground running and doesn't stop until he reaches his objective. An airborne ranger through and through, he cheerfully rises before the sun, runs his ten miles before the regular unit physical training session, and shouts, "More P.T., DUKE!" at the top of his lungs while doing twice the usual jumping jacks. A hard charger and a soft touch, BEACHHEAD can always be counted on to stand the whole team for a round of sodas at the P.X. snack bar. Gregarious and sociable, BEACHHEAD is amazingly well-liked for an individual who never takes off his ski-mask and frequently jumps down to do a hundred push-ups during lulls in conversations. He is a national-level competitive battle-rifle marksman and is extremely proficient with a variety of edged weapons and blunt instruments. "I'm the kind of guy who likes to hear stuff go bang. Can't stand watching TV or movies and I don't like to play video games. I like everything happening right in my face. If I didn't have this job, I'd be in a world o' trouble."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Cobra B.A.T. v4. Item #55910.

Version 8: July 2004 Dreadnok Rampage: Escapades in the Everglades boxed set (Tiger Force, 04/III)
Tiger Force Squad Leader Beachhead	MOS 1: Infantry [11B] MOS 2: Special Operations Weapons Sergeant [18B]
	head: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III) arms: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III) torso: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III) waist: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III) legs: Beach Head (86, 04/I, 04/III)
	Accessories: dark grey submachine gun (86 Beach Head's), dark grey knife (91 Low-Light's), black backpack (91 Low-Light's), clear figure stand (common).
	BEACHHEAD has always been a perfectionist. Since his youth, he has fought for right and justice - even if it meant having to impose his personal behavioral standards on local thugs, punks, and other motley criminals who hung-out [sic] in his beloved swamps and forests of Alabama. As a prominent member of the G.I. Joe team, he enjoys being able to teach COBRA the same lessons - the more disorganized, unprofessional, and irrational the villains, the better. BEACHHEAD has been waiting his entire G.I. Joe career for the chance to lead, having distinguished himself in many of the group's most high-profile operations and special teams. He is resilient, tenacious, efficient, and sometimes downright scary. His patience and determination in climbing the chain of command have finally paid off, having been appointed field leader of Tiger Force, the most elite of all Joe special missions teams. Now he just hopes no higher ranking Joes decide to tag along and tell him he's not in charge! "I'm all business, no bull. And what's under this mask is none of your business."
Toy Notes: Boxed in a convention-exclusive set with Hardtop, Mutt, Dreadnok Buzzer, Dreadnok Ripper, Dreadhead Cletus, Dreadhead Otis, Dreadnok Road Pig, Zarana, Dreadhead Billy-Bob, Joe-Bob, Dreadnok Crusher, Dreadnok Demolishor, Dreadhead Roscoe, and Dreadnok Vance.

Version 9: late October 2004 Wave 2 discount figure single-pack assortment (04/IV)
Ranger (Amphibious and Airborne Assault Trooper) Beachhead	MOS 1: Infantry [11B] MOS 2: Small Arms Armorer
	head: Beachhead (04/II, 04/IV) arms: Beachhead (04/II, 04/IV) torso: Beachhead (04/II, 04/IV) waist: Beachhead (04/II, 04/IV) legs: Beachhead (04/II, 04/IV)
	Accessories: black pistol (91 Dusty's), black rifle (02 Duke's), black backpack (85 Flint's).
	BEACHHEAD hits the ground running and doesn't stop until he reaches his objective. An airborne ranger through and through, he cheerfully rises before the sun, runs his ten miles before the regular unit physical training session, and shouts, "More P.T., DUKE!" at the top of his lungs while doing twice the usual jumping jacks. A hard charger and a soft touch, BEACHHEAD can always be counted on to stand the whole team for a round of sodas at the P.X. snack bar. Gregarious and sociable, BEACHHEAD is amazingly well-liked for an individual who never takes off his ski-mask and frequently jumps down to do a hundred push-ups during lulls in conversations. He is a national-level competitive battle-rifle marksman and is extremely proficient with a variety of edged weapons and blunt instruments. "I'm the kind of guy who likes to hear stuff go bang. Can't stand watching TV or movies and I don't like to play video games. I like everything happening right in my face. If I didn't have this job, I'd be in a world o' trouble."
Toy Notes: Item #01247.

Version 10: September 2007 25th Anniversary Wave 2 carded figure assortment
Ranger Beachhead	MOS 1: Infantry [11B] MOS 2: Small Arms Armorer
	head: Beachhead (07), Cobra Commander (08/II) arms: Beachhead (07, 08, 09), Firefly (07, 08/I, 08/II, 09/I) body: Beachhead (07, 08, 09), Firefly (07, 08/I, 08/II, 09/I) legs: Beachhead (07, 08, 09), Firefly (07, 08/I, 08/II, 09/I), Scrap-Iron (08/II)
	Accessories: black pistol (07 Snake Eyes's), black MP5A3 submachine gun with long magazine and extended stock (new), black crossbow with handle inside stock, with removable bow (new), black open tactical vest with red beret on shoulder (new), black backpack with bundled dark red rope and notch for crossbow (new), black Joe figure stand.
	BEACHHEAD was a Lane instructor at the Ranger School in Fort Benning and an Observer/Advisor at the Covert Ops School in Central America. He's meticulous, patient, and strong-willed. He likes getting up at 0600 hours to take a ten-mile run and PT (physical training) session before breakfast. He enjoys squatting motionless beside a jungle trail for three days straight waiting to ambush bad guys who might never show up. What he hates are people who aren't interested in doing their best. Qualified expert: all NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms. "Most folks will get mad on occasion or at least get irritable - not BEACHHEAD. He thinks anger is a waste of time and energy. Rage clouds the vision and pollutes logic. Fury impairs judgment and makes you careless. The results of anger are totally unacceptable to BEACHHEAD. He doesn't get angry...he gets even."
Toy Notes: Item #25983.

Version 11: November 2008 Wave 6 comic two-pack assortment
Ranger Beachhead	MOS 1: Infantry [11B] MOS 2: Small Arms Armorer
	head 1: Beachhead (08, 09) head 2: Beachhead (08) arms: Beachhead (07, 08, 09), Firefly (07, 08/I, 08/II, 09/I) body: Beachhead (07, 08, 09), Firefly (07, 08/I, 08/II, 09/I) legs: Beachhead (07, 08, 09), Firefly (07, 08/I, 08/II, 09/I), Scrap-Iron (08/II)
	Accessories: grey pistol (07 Snake Eyes's), grey Demro XF-7 Wasp submachine gun with L-shaped stock and slot for magazine (new), unmasked head with red hair, mustache, and tiny goatee (new), green scarf around neck, covering mouth and face (new), black satchel with hole for magazine (new), two grey rectangular ammo magazines for submachine gun (new), black Joe figure stand.
	BEACHHEAD was a Lane instructor at the Ranger School in Fort Benning and a Covert/Ops School observer/advisor. Meticulous, patient, and strong-willed, he likes getting up at 0600 hours to take a ten-mile run and PT (physical training) session before breakfast. He enjoys squatting motionless beside a jungle trail for three days straight waiting to ambush bad guys who might never show up. What he hates are people who aren't interested in doing their best. When faced with a problem, he can be relied upon to find a simple, yet effective, solution. (Can't shoot that COBRA B.A.T. trooper because it'll make too much noise? Easy. Smash it to pieces with the butt stock of a gun.) Qualified expert: all NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms. "Getting angry is a waste of time and energy. Rage pollutes your vision and logic. It ruins your judgment and makes you careless. As the saying goes, don't get mad - get even."
Toy Notes: Carded in a two-pack with Dataframe and an original comic (#11). Item #31530.

Version 12: April 2009 Hall of Heroes carded figure assortment, #5
Ranger Beachhead	MOS 1: Infantry [11B] MOS 2: Small Arms Armorer
	head: Beachhead (08, 09) arms: Beachhead (07, 08, 09), Firefly (07, 08/I, 08/II, 09/I) body: Beachhead (07, 08, 09), Firefly (07, 08/I, 08/II, 09/I) legs: Beachhead (07, 08, 09), Firefly (07, 08/I, 08/II, 09/I), Scrap-Iron (08/II)
	Accessories: black pistol (07 Snake Eyes's), black submachine gun (07 Beachhead's), silver submachine gun (08 Beachhead's), black crossbow (07 Beachhead's), black vest with silver pockets and red beret (08 Beachhead's), black backpack with red rope (07 Beachhead's), black satchel (08 Beachhead's), two silver magazines (08 Beachhead's), flat-gold Joe figure stand.
	BEACHHEAD was a Lane instructor at the Ranger School in Fort Benning and an Observer/Advisor at the Covert Ops School in Central America. He's meticulous, patient, and strong-willed. He likes getting up at 0600 hours to take a ten-mile run and PT (physical training) session before breakfast. He enjoys squatting motionless beside a jungle trail for three days straight waiting to ambush bad guys who might never show up. What he hates are people who aren't interested in doing their best. Qualified expert: all NATO and Warsaw Pact small arms. "Most folks will get mad on occasion or at least get irritable - not BEACHHEAD. He thinks anger is a waste of time and energy. Rage clouds the vision and pollutes logic. Fury impairs judgment and makes you careless. The results of anger are totally unacceptable to BEACHHEAD. He doesn't get angry... he gets even."
Toy Notes: Item #39527.