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Spearhead



File Name: Peter R. Millman of Saint Louis, Missouri.
Grade: Army E-4 (1988-1989)
SNs: 075-0948-MP76; 075-6271-QQ76.
Notes: St. Louis, along the Mississippi River in the east central part of the state, is the largest metro area in the state. Duke and Storm Shadow are also from St. Louis.


chronological: Toxo-Viper<< Spearhead >>Astro-Viper
alphabetical: Sparks<< Spearhead >>Spirit

 

Animated Appearances

Spearhead was animated only for commercials, in which his helmet had a visible chinstrap. The bobcat Max was never animated.


Classic Marvel Comic Appearances

By my count, Spearhead was discernible in 39 panels in 2 issues from Nov. 1988 to May 1989: #80 and SM 21.

Max was discernible in 24 panels in 1 issue: SM 21 in May 1989.

Figure Releases

Versions: 1. 1988 2. 1989 (Night Force)  
Version 1: spring 1988 regular carded figure assortment
Point ManMOS 1: Infantry [11B]
MOS 2: Finance [44C]
  • head: Spearhead (88, 89)
  • arms: Spearhead (88, 89)
  • torso: Spearhead (88, 89)
  • waist: Spearhead (88, 89)
  • legs: Spearhead (88, 89)
Accessories: light grey machine gun with bayonet and sling (new), grey decorative machete with angled blade (new), red-brown bobcat (new, "Max"), dull orange battle helmet with bright orange camo spots (new), orange backpack with three engraved canteens (new).
Spearhead was the youngest and most successful insurance salesman in the Pacific North West. It was said that he could sell a term policy to a dead cow. Everybody like him, trusted him, and bought more insurance from him than they could afford. Spearhead denies that guilt was a factor in his decision to join the army—he simply felt that somebody had to do it.
"Some guys, they're gonna lead a combat assault, right? They jump up and holler, 'Follow me!' and charge full tilt at a bunker—halfway there, they look back, and no one's behind them! Of course not. The guy was a jerk. Spearhead could jump face first into a vat of rabid hyenas and fifteen guys would follow him. No hesitation. They'd jump SMILING. And of course, Spearhead's mad cat, Max, is always a source of inspiration."
Toy Notes: Item #6514.
Version 2: fall 1989 Night Force figure two-pack assortment
Point ManMOS 1: Infantry [11B]
MOS 2: Finance [44C]
  • head: Spearhead (88, 89)
  • arms: Spearhead (88, 89)
  • torso: Spearhead (88, 89)
  • waist: Spearhead (88, 89)
  • legs: Spearhead (88, 89)
Accessories: black machine gun (88 Spearhead's), black machete (88 Spearhead's), black bobcat (88 Spearhead's, "Max"), grey helmet with black camo (88 Spearhead's), black backpack (88 Spearhead's).
SPEARHEAD was the youngest and most successful insurance salesman in the Pacific North West. It was said that he could sell a term policy to a dead cow. Everybody like him, trusted him, and bought more insurance from him than they could afford. Spearhead denies that guilt was a factor in his decision to join the army—he simply felt that somebody had to do it. When Night Force conducts an attack against a Cobra base, Spearhead and Max always lead the unit to give it an added punch through the enemy's defense lines!
"When some guys try to lead a combat assault, they jump up and holler, 'Follow me!' and charge full tilt at a bunker. Halfway there, they look back, and no one's behind them! Of course not—the guy was a jerk. Spearhead could jump face first into a vat of rabid hyenas and fifteen guys would follow him. No hesitation. They'd jump SMILING. And of course, Spearhead's mad cat, Max, would always be a source of inspiration."
Toy Notes: Carded in a Toys 'R Us-exclusive two-pack with Muskrat. Item #6710-3. This figure is considered a moderately high-demand item.