Gi Joe: 2004 Personnel and Equipment

Ace: a gambler through and through, Brad likes nothing more than a good poker game - hence his code name. However, the name is fitting in two aspects, as Brad is also the Joe team's crack fighter pilot, who's downed more Cobra jets than you can shake a stick at! Ace comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Airborne: born to exceptionally oil-rich parents, Franklin E Talltree grew up to enjoy jumping out of airplanes as a hobby - makes him feel alive. Though a law school graduate, Franklin wanted to perform his hobby for a living, so he joined the Army to become a paratrooper! Airborne comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Backblast: after growing up in the shadow of New York City's greatest airport, Edward J. Menninger decided he'd had enough. Made to hate airplanes after years of exposure to their loud noise and bright lights, he enlisted to get a job in the Army blowing the things up! Backblast comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Barrel Roll: Dwight E. Stall comes from a family with a long tradition of military service. He is the first of three siblings to complete the Gi Joe training course, and has proven to be the most capable Joe in his family (save where his brother Blackout beats him in sheer depravity). Barrel Roll comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Bazooka: a former tank jockey until his sudden epiphany about untrained yahoos immobilizing million dollar hardware with two hundred dollar handheld rockets, Bazooka instead became a missile specialist himself. Now a highly trained yahoo, he excels in destroying enemy vehicles for the Gi Joe team! Bazooka comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Big Brawler: with his dual specialty in Army intelligence and jungle survival, Brian proved more than effective at rooting out jungle-based terrorists. This made him an excellent fit for the Gi Joe team, as Cobra has a tendency to hide their bases in the thickest, nastiest jungles they can find! Big Brawler comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Dart: an expert woodsman since he was a child, Jimmy Tall Elk was also trained in the fine art of tracking even before he joined the Army. A qualified Airborne Ranger, Jimmy has earned a place on the Joe team as one of their best trackers, despite his hang-up about Cobra C.L.A.W.S...! Dart comes in Classic and Saga styles!

General Flagg: while Hawk was the Joe team's field leader, General Flagg performed executive level planning for the group. A master of espionage and covert military tactics, he was perfect for the job - which was eventually filled by Hawk after Flagg's demise... General Flagg is available in Classic and Saga styles!

Frostbite: born in crisp, cool Galena, Alaska, Frostbite grew up dealing with the dread of winter on a daily basis. This taught him how to easily do his job under such conditions, no matter what it may be, which has helped him as both an Alaskan Pipeline techie and a Joe operative! Frostbite comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Hard Drive: Martin A. Pidel is a nerd squared. He'd beat every video game made by the time he was eight, and graduated from M.I.T. at the age of eighteen. He's usually high on energy bars and Mountain Dew ™, but at least he keeps himself in tip top physical shape while he is... Hard Drive comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Hawk: head of the Gi Joe team since its inception in '82, good ol' Clayton has proven time and time again that he's a capable leader, tactician, and victor in the seemingly eternal war against terrorism, especially versus the group (and occasional sovereign state) known to the world as Cobra. Hawk comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Heavy Duty: possessing keen hand-eye coordination, the ability to multitask, veritable ambidexterity, and of course a perfectionist's attention to detail, Heavy Duty is comfortable whether he's composing music or firing his Browning .50 at Cobras - and is equally good at both! Heavy Duty comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Hi-Tech: a veritable counterpart to Cobra's Doctor Mindbender, David could be considered a mad scientist if only he were certifiably insane. He's not, though - just very, very good at what he does, which is keeping the Joes' electronics performing at an optimum level! Hi-Tech comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Jinx: a member of the Arashikage family, Kimi naturally became a member of the associated ninja clan. Having also done work for the C.I.A. and the United States Army in the past, it was a shoe-in that she receive an invitation onto the elite Gi Joe team - which she is a powerful addition to! Jinx comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Kamakura: the apprentice of Snake-eyes, Kamakura is in fact Sean Collins, the adopted son of Vietnam veteran (and former Crimson Guardsman) Wade Collins. Sean fights hard to prove himself, both in the eyes of his father and of course his fellows in the Arashikage ninja clan! Kamakura comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Leatherneck: Wendell has a long history in the Marines - he's about as intense a 'Jar Head' as you can get. He's so hard core that he attracted the attention of the Joe team, who snapped him up as soon as they could, and put him to work against the forces of Cobra immediately. Leatherneck comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Pathfinder: William grew up with a plethora of wilderness survival skills thanks to his Korean War veteran father and the surrounding Florida Everglades. Using these skills to excel as the Army's premier jungle missions expert, William proved to be a natural fit for the elite Gi Joe team. Pathfinder comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Rollbar: an unrepentant gear head and street 'tuner', Robert enlisted in order to play with the truly heavy gear the Army's got on hand... not to mention because he wanted to do something more important with his life. Thanks to his obsessive level of skill, Robert's managed both! Rollbar comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Shipwreck: born and raised around the San Diego Naval Grounds, young Hector X Delgado was practially fated to become a sailor - and he joined the Navy to do just that. He was good enough at his job to eventually become a Joe - and even a Navy S.E.A.L.! Shipwreck comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Slipstream: computer hacker and video game addict extraordinare, Gregory also developed a love of flying as a youth. As airplanes became more computerized, this only helped Gregory, as all of his loves converged into a single whole, and he proved more than adept with most futuristic aircraft. Slipstream comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Doctor Link Talbot: a third generation veterinarian and a fully qualified Navy S.E.A.L., Dr. Link Talbot is a highly skilled member of the Gi Joe team who didn't join out of choice but out of necessity - it was the only way to protect the animals in his zoo from Cobra's chicanery! Dr. Link Talbot comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Torpedo: a diving instructor and triple black belt before enlisting, Edward made his way through the Navy with ease, and became a full-fledged S.E.A.L. in no time. As the Joe team's first Navy representative, Edward went out of his way to prove himself - as his performance shows. Torpedo comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Alpine: though he was a perfectly good accountant, having a decent job with prospects, Albert wanted more out of life. As such, he joined the Army in order to use his hobby, mountain climbing, in order to help his country - which he does as a mountain trooper! Alpine comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Cross Hair: a master sniper with eerily good vision, Don is also unnaturally silent at times. He's good at creeping up on a body no matter where he happens to be hiding - a trait he seems to apply equally well to both Cobra goons and while playing pranks on his fellow Joes... Cross Hair comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Barricade: an urban combat expert by trade, Phillip was trained long and hard in his art - which made joining the Gi Joe team almost easy for him. A late comer to the group, he nonetheless works hard to prove his mettle - and to protect his fellow Joes when he leads them into a hostile city...! Barricade comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Charbroil: Shannon grew up working with fire, whether he was heating water pipes with a blowtorch in rural Minnesota or shoveling charcoal into blast furnaces for a living. He's comfortable around the dangerous stuff, which makes him an excellent flamethrower for the Gi Joe team! Charbroil comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Duke: before being recruited onto the Joe team, Conrad had a history of working in Special Ops, and brought that sneaky expertise to the team as its field leader. Second only to Hawk in the team's leadership, Duke has consistently led the Joes to victory against Cobra over the years! Duke comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Lifeline 2: an adrenaline junkie, Greg was a New York City paramedic who kept his cool under pressure - heck, he was only comfortable when he was under the gun. Not getting the high-risk thrills he needed, he enlisted in the Army to whet his appetite for stress - and succeeded! Lifeline 2 comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Mutt & Junkyard: thanks to a natural knack with dog handling, Stanley gravitated to the military K-9 units upon enlisting, and his amazing ability with the animals got him a place on the Gi Joe team. There, he both provides security and trains various dogs for use in the field against terrorists. Mutt and Junkyard come in Classic and Saga styles!

Roadblock: aspiring to be one of the world's greatest chefs since he was a child, Marvin put himself through the Escoffier School in France - and then joined the Army to learn from their chefs. Little did anybody know he'd become one heck of a heavy machine gunner, too! Roadblock comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Ambush: Aaron has always been one those quiet kinds of guys - he always has been since he was a wee youth. In fact, he always seems to slip through the cracks, and folks tend to forget he's around - which isn't helped any by the fact that he's a master of camouflage... Ambush comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Dusty: born and bred in dry, dusty Las Vegas, Ronald grew up surrounded by the desert - and found it to be his best friend by the time he was in high school. As such he made for a great desert specialist, a vital skill the Joes need, since Cobra frequently works in desert climes... Dusty comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Gung-Ho: one of the roughest and gruffest folk you'll ever meet, Ettienne was born and raised in a swamp. After joining the Marines, he proved himself time and time again, and has shown the same level of achievement as a long-standing member of the Gi Joe team! Gung-Ho comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Scarlett: having trained as a martial artist since she was nine years old, and then being put through more 'dirty tricks' training in the Army, Shana makes for an excellent Joe. Her combat prowess and ability to gain intelligence on Cobra operations is second to none! Scarlett comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Snake-Eyes: a singularly mysterious man, the commando known only as Snake-Eyes has experienced nothing but tragedy in his life. However, he's persevered through the years, and become a true force to be reckoned with - as would any other patriotic ninja master! Snake-Eyes comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Stalker: though he started out as an urban warlord in Detroit, Lonzo cleaned up his act and joined the Army, only to become one of its very best operatives - and one of the first Joes. A qualified Ranger, helicopter pilot, and field medic, Lonzo is an invaluable Gi Joe operative! Stalker comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Switch Gears: incredibly strong in both mind and body, Jerome is a perfect addition to the Gi Joe team. Skilled enough to obliterate opponents with a tank or sneak into their headquarters to grab new intelligence, this tenacious guy is a force to be reckoned with! Switch Gears comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Tunnel Rat: after being raised on the rather surly streets of Brooklyn back in the day, Nicky grew up to be tough, indomitable, and somewhat jaded. Always looking for a good challenge, he's more than ready to climb into nasty Cobra tunnels to ferret out the bad guys! Tunnel Rat comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Action Man: the mysterious Action man was adopted by a world-famous rocket scientist, not to mention experimented on by a clandestine government group. Needless to say, this led to some drama in Action Man's formative years, and groomed him to be the Greatest Hero of All! Action Man comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Beach-Head: one of the hardest, meanest Rangers ever to come out of Fort Benning, Wayne is a perfect addition to the Gi Joe team, as his never-ending quest for personal perfection tends to rub off on others - even if it does so in a somewhat abrasive fashion...! Beach-Head comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Flint: joining the Army for the promise of adventure after he grew bored with the 'Groves of Academe', Dashiell used his innate smarts to excel in various areas of military expertise, and was recruited onto the Gi Joe team by an old acquaintance of his, the one and only Duke! Flint comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Grunt: after his enthusiasm helped him to graduate near the top of his class in his Advanced Infantry Training, Robert made quite a name for himself as an expert soldier in general. As such, he made the cut for the original Gi Joe team, and returns from time to time to help them out. Grunt comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Gung-Ho: one of the roughest and gruffest folk you'll ever meet, Ettienne was born and raised in a swamp. After joining the Marines, he proved himself time and time again, and has shown the same level of achievement as a long-standing member of the Gi Joe team! Gung-Ho comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Roadblock: aspiring to be one of the world's greatest chefs since he was a child, Marvin put himself through the Escoffier School in France - and then joined the Army to learn from their chefs. Little did anybody know he'd become one heck of a heavy machine gunner, too! Roadblock comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Short-Fuze: coming from two previous generations of Army guys, it was only natural that Eric would join with the Army himself. His natural mathematical capabilities made him a demon with a mortar, a skill which made him a candidate for the new Gi Joe team! Short-Fuze is available in Classic and Saga styles!

Tunnel Rat: after being raised on the rather surly streets of Brooklyn back in the day, Nicky grew up to be tough, indomitable, and somewhat jaded. Always looking for a good challenge, he's more than ready to climb into nasty Cobra tunnels to ferret out the bad guys! Tunnel Rat comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Wild Bill: William Hardy is one of the single most friendly people you'll ever meet, not to mention the greatest helicopter pilot you're likely to ever know. He's crashed more aircraft than most pilots actually fly, but then he's also seen more combat than them, as well...! Wild Bill comes in Classic and Saga styles!

the Air Assault Glider: designed to work in one of two distinct modes, the Air Assault Glider can function as either a normal Gi Joe glider or be converted into a fully functional Cobra jet pack configuration - the better for its operator, Barrel Roll, to slip behind Cobra lines with! the Air Assault Glider comes in Classic and Saga styles!

Assault Quad: a small, offensive four wheel drive vehicle, the Assault Quad is impressively armed for its size, with two machine guns and one missile launcher. Its armament, ordnance and maneuverability make it perfect for dealing with small groups of enemy troops. the Assault Quad comes in Classic and Saga styles!

the Defense Mech: sometimes you just don't have room to store heavy mechanized armor - tanks just won't fit or are impractical. For such situations, the Gi Joe team breaks out their Defense Mechs - mechanized armor suits armed to the teeth with missiles and laser cannons! The Defense Mech comes in Classic and Saga styles!

the Humvee (Jungle): a vehicle most often used by conventional military forces, the Humvee has since been adopted by the Gi Joe team for some purposes. Cheaper than their Hammers or Brawler IIs, the Humvee is a quick and versatile ride that can be given multiple armaments. The Humvee comes in Classic and Saga styles!

the Ice Sabre: equipped with four separate machine guns and two rocket launchers, the Ice Sabre is a powerful snow and ice vehicle the Gi Joe team can bring to bear on Cobra - or any other terrorists - foolish enough to oppose freedom and liberty at or near the world's poles. The Ice Sabre comes in Classic and Saga styles!

the Neutralizer: a sort of mini-tank, the Neutralizer is a powerful anti-aircraft and anti-personnel weapon. It is heavily armored for its size, and this treaded vehicle is packed with two missile launchers and three guns, allowing it to fight Cobra for a good long time! The Neutralizer comes in Classic and Saga styles!

the Ninja Lightning Cycle: a revamp of the old-style, Ninja Force vehicle, the Ninja Lightning Cycle is a much more efficient version of ninja motorcycle. It moved the launcher from a side car into the cycle itself, and got a much better paint job in the process! the (new) Ninja Lightning Cycle comes in Classic and Saga styles!

the V.A.M.P., Mark 5: the off-road, Army-green Vehicle Attack / Multi Purpose is equipped with a twin-mounted, swivel-based pair of .50 Caliber cannons on the roof, and can easily deal with most conventional infantry troops - as well as whatever vehicles they happen to be riding in at the time. The Mark 5 V.A.M.P. comes in Classic and Saga styles!

the Whirlwind Twin Battle Gun: this rather fun weapon is essentially a set of two hard core, rotating 20mm gatling cannons. Mounted on a reconfigurable wheel base, this weapon can fired either while being towed from one location to another, or when mounted in a stationary position. The Whirlwind comes in Classic and Saga styles!