The following list (organized by faction) covers every known character in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toy line to have received his/her own action figure. It includes the year the characters' version 1 action figure debuted, their code names and real names, function, and original rank/grade (if applicable). It does not include every edition of the character, or the code name and rank changes that occurred, and only covers the action figures' releases in North America.
Relating the characters to their appearances in the various comic book series, (vol. 1) refers to the original comics series published by Marvel Comics, SM for the G.I. Joe: Special Missions spin-off (also published by Marvel), (vol. 2) for the comics series by Devil's Due Publishing and FL for the G.I. Joe: Frontline spin-off. Although the majority of characters had action figures issued prior to their first appearance in the comic books, a few exceptions (such as the Oktober Guardsmen) exist where their comic book introduction predates their action figures.[citation needed] With IDW's revival of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, which picks up immediately following the final issue of the original Marvel Comics run at issue no. 155½, and the statement by Hasbro that "we are currently taking the brand in a direction that does not take the Devil’s Due story into account,"[citation needed] the volume 2 stories (including characters killed in action (KIA)) have been rendered non-canon.
In 2007, Hasbro marked the 25th anniversary of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline by introducing a collection of newly sculpted 100mm figures (as opposed to the 3¾" scale of the RAH line).[citation needed] These figures replaced the classic O-ring construction with a swivel chest feature, and increased the number of points of articulation beyond the standard shoulder, elbow and knees, to swivel wrists, ankles, and double-hinged knees. Since then, new figures have continued to feature the updated articulation. Since 2011, all convention and collector's club exclusives have also used the updated figure style.[1]
Believed KIA (vol. 1) #113 – Shot and believed killed during the battle of Benzheen. Later revealed that he survived, recovered, and was sent on a secret undercover mission.[citation needed]
Airwave's real name is listed as Cliff V. Mewett. The same name was used a few years later for Colonel Courage, though the character is African-American and born in a different city.[citation needed]
The original G.I. Joe, given his first figure in the A Real American Hero line to celebrate thirty years of the series. His filecard lists both his 1964 (O-2) and present day details.
KIA (vol. 1) #98 – Buried alive in Cobra Island freighter by Cobra Commander. Disavowed Continuity: Clone later killed in issue #41 of the Devil's Due RAH series.
Presumed KIA (vol. 1) #146 – Presumed killed in a missile strike by Destro. Later discovered he had taken shelter in a bunker before the explosion.[citation needed]
1989
T.A.R.G.A.T.
Iron Grenadier Trans-Atmospheric Rapid Global Assault Trooper
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