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G.I. JoeFile Name: Joseph B. Colton of Central Falls, Rhode Island. Grade: Army O-10 (1994-2006) SNs: 1033-1027-HAS93; 101-31-HA27 Notes: Central Falls is in the northeast part of the state, about 7 miles north of Providence. The town borders Pawtucket, where Hasbro's headquarters is located.
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Animated Appearances
To my knowledge, the original G.I. Joe was never animated.
Classic Marvel Comic Appearances
By my count, Joe was discernible in 97 panels in 4 issues from May 1989 to Sept. 1994: #86, 127, 151, and 152.
Figure Releases
| Versions: | 1. 1994 (Mail) | 2. 2006 (Viper Lockdown) |
| Version 1: winter 1994 special mail-order exclusive | |
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| MOS 1: G.I. Joe X-O MOS 2: Combat Infantry (Training and Intelligence) | |
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| Accessories: black machine gun (92 Gung-Ho's). | |
| G.I. Joe (a.k.a. Joseph B. Colton) graduated in 1960 from the United States Military Academy at West Point, receiving the academy's highest possible honors. An expert marksman, he is proficient with all modern weaponry from M60 machine guns to attack helicopters and L.A.W.'s (Light Armored Weapons). Recruited by Special Forces, Colton was destined for military glory, quickly distinguishing himself as an outstanding Green Beret. In 1963, after participating in "ultra" top secret combat operations and extensive tours of duty in trouble spots around the world, 1st Lt. Joseph B. Colton became the most decorated—and most feared—battlefield soldier the world had ever known. Recognizing Colton's innate combat skills and his warrior heart pumping courage through his veins, then President, John F.Kennedy, secretly selected him to create and command an ULTIMATE freedom fighting force. Other ranking soldiers had been passed over for this elite, presidential appointment. Colton was issued his code name "G.I. Joe," and began building his team with the toughest men the armed services could muster. From there, G.I. Joe would change the course of military history and re-define the word hero! | |
| Toy Notes: Available via the mail offer Top Secret Leader. The prototype shown in the brochure has numerous differences from the released figure, including a different accessory (a new oversized M-4). | |
| Version 2: January 2006 Viper Lockdown carded set | |
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| Strategic & Tactical Operations | MOS 1: X-O (Executive Officer) MOS 2: Combat Infantry |
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| Accessories: two black revolvers (04 Wild Bill's), black machine gun (91 Big Ben's), black figure stand (common). | |
| A graduate of West Point, G.I. JOE rose through the ranks and distinguished himself as an outstanding soldier. He was recruited by Special Forces and became a Green Beret, participating in covert missions in trouble spots around the world. Soon he was the most sought after expert on secret operations and successfully led many of the most challenging missions ever conducted. With the rise of the COBRA organization, it became apparent that a special team was needed to fight this dangerous threat. G.I. JOE himself "retired" from the team and disappeared from the official military roster. But unofficially, he is the head of a secret strategic defense initiative installation whose lead scientist is none other than G.I. JANE.
"Duty, honor, country. They're not just words; they're the way to live your life." | |
| Toy Notes: Carded in a Direct-to-Consumer/Toys 'R Us-exclusive set with Interrogator, G.I. Jane, and three copies of Cobra Viper Guard. Item #13408. | |