Gears File Name: Joseph A. Morrone of Westerly, Rhode Island.. Grade: Air Force O-3 (1994) No SN listed on filecard Notes: Westerly is in the southwest corner of the state, about 40 miles southwest of Providence. Joe Morrone was Hasbro's VP of Engineering and is credited as a technical advisor for G.I. Joe: The Movie. Gears was also the name of an Autobot first released in 1984. chronological: Carcass << Gears >> Action Soldier alphabetical: Gallows << Gears >> Ghost Bear

Animated Appearances

To my knowledge, Gears was never animated.

Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

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

Figure Releases

Version 1: summer 1994 boxed G.I. Joe Power Fighter accessory (Star Brigade)
Invention Technician	MOS 1: Chief Engineer (Special Projects) MOS 2: Research and Development
	head: Barricade (92, 93, 04), Gears (94) arms: Barricade (92, 93, 04), Gears (94), Steel Brigade Paratrooper (05), Overlord (06) torso: Barricade (92, 93, 04), Gears (94) waist: Barricade (92, 93, 04), Cobra Blackstar (94), Gears (94), Overlord (06) legs: Barricade (92, 93, 04), Cobra Blackstar (94), Gears (94), Overlord (06)
	Accessories: silver helmet with green visor and forehead (92 Barricade's).
	GEARS is a technological genius. His first big invention came when he helped bring ROBO-J.O.E. to life by integrating human muscles and brain waves with Robotic Battle Armor and computer circuitry. This process led to the development of the Power Fighter units that operate as an extension of the pilot's own body...only with a lot more firepower and combat capabilities! This technological breakthrough earned Gears a place in the National Inventors Hall of Fame, as well as a place on Cobra's top-ten hit list!
Variations: The filecard shows a green shirt and pants beneath the blue armor. It is doubtful that any copies saw actual release.
Toy Notes: Item #81035. This figure is considered a high-demand item.