G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 facts for kids
G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 Logo
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| Type | Action figures |
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| Company | Hasbro |
| Country | United States |
| Availability | 2005–2007 |
G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 was a cool line of military-themed action figures and toys. Hasbro made them, bringing back characters from the 1980s G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline.
The Sigma 6 toys were different from the older ones. They were much bigger, about 8 inches tall, instead of the classic 3 ¾-inch size. These new figures also had more ways to move their arms and legs. Hasbro wanted to give the G.I. Joe story a fresh start. They made the characters look younger and in an anime style.
Even with these changes, some G.I. Joe fans didn't love the new line. It didn't sell as well as hoped. So, Sigma 6 was stopped after only two years. In 2007, Hasbro went back to making the smaller 3¾-inch figures.
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The Story Begins
In 2005, G.I. Joe came back to TV with "Sigma 6." This was the code name for a new team of G.I. Joe heroes. They had special skills to protect the world from Cobra Commander and his evil forces. Many popular G.I. Joe characters were part of Sigma 6. These included Duke, Snake Eyes, Heavy Duty, Scarlett, and Tunnel Rat. A new hero named Long Range also joined the team.
The story is set in the 21st century. The G.I. Joe is still fighting to stop Cobra from taking over the world. After Cobra Commander escapes from prison, the Joes realize something big is happening. Cobra attacks the G.I. Joe Team's headquarters. The Joes decide to fight back with new gear. They get special "Sigma suits" designed by Hi-Tech. These suits protect them from Cobra's laser blasts. They also make the Joes stronger and faster. That's how the Joes became known as Sigma 6!
Awesome Action Figures!
In 2005, Hasbro released the Sigma 6 toys. These action figures were 8 inches tall. This was much bigger than the older 3¾-inch figures.
The first group of figures included Duke, Heavy Duty, Kamakura, Snake Eyes, Spirit Iron-Knife, and Tunnel Rat. Cobra figures included a Ninja B.A.T. and Storm Shadow.
In 2006, new G.I. Joe figures came out. These were Firefly, Hi-Tech, Long Range, and Lt. Stone. Cobra added Cobra Commander, Destro, a Sky B.A.T., and Zartan. Many of the 2005 figures were also re-released.
The most Sigma 6 figures came out in 2007. New G.I. Joe characters included Flint, Gung-Ho, Shipwreck, and Wet Suit. New Cobra figures included Iron Grenadiers and Cobra Red Ninja.
Character File Cards
The new figures also had different "file cards." These cards tell you about each character. The new cards showed:
- A picture of the character.
- Their code name.
- What their job is.
- Their current status.
- A short personal history.
- A list of their weapons and gear.
Smaller Mission Figures
Hasbro also made smaller 2 ½-inch action figures. These were called "Mission Sets." Each set came with figures and a "mission in a box." It was like getting a whole adventure in one package!
The R.O.C.C. Vehicle
The Rolling Operations Command Center (R.O.C.C.) was a cool vehicle. It first came out in 2005. It was packaged with the Long Range action figure.
The R.O.C.C. is a large truck with a trailer. It's smaller than other command centers. But it's much faster and easier to move around. The R.O.C.C. has special technology. It can look like a normal trailer truck or even a camper. This helps the Joes surprise Cobra! The truck part has a hidden missile launcher. It can also separate from the trailer for scouting or attacks. The cab can hold six Joe figures.
The trailer opens up to become a command center. It has an elevator and a mini-jet. There's also a command station with computers. The R.O.C.C. was a main base for the Joe team in the cartoon.
The Dragonhawk Helicopter
The Dragonhawk is a fictional attack copter. The G.I. Joe team uses it in the G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 series. This vehicle helped Scarlett, Duke, and Snake Eyes when they were fighting Cobra. It belonged to British Joe operative Lt. Stone. He was a friend of Duke's.
The Dragonhawk has two powerful engines. These let it take off and land straight up and down. It can also fly forward or backward very fast. Besides fighting, it can carry smaller vehicles. These include the V.A.M.P. and the Ninja Hovercycle. It can also carry the whole team!
The Dragonhawk has many weapons. It has three missile launchers and two cannons. It also has a Gatling gun. For defense, its engines can create an energy shield. This shield stops lasers and missiles.
The Animated Series
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The heroic military members of G. I. Joe: Sigma 6 (counterclockwise from top to bottom: Heavy Duty, Long Range, Snake Eyes, Duke, Tunnel Rat and Scarlett)
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| Genre | Action, Military, Science fiction |
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| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Kobun Shizuno |
| Produced by | Norman J. Grossfeld |
| Written by | Masaki Wachi John Touhey |
| Music by | Russell Velázquez John Siegler |
| Studio | Gonzo (animation) 4Kids Productions (production) |
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| Network | TV Tokyo, Animax |
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| Original run | September 10, 2005 – October 28, 2006 |
| Episodes | 26 |
A 26-episode animated series came with the toyline. It was made by 4Kids Productions and animated by the Japanese studio Gonzo. The show aired on Fox, G4, and YTV. There was also a 6-issue comic series.
The G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 cartoon continued the story from two earlier G.I. Joe movies. These were G.I. Joe: Spy Troops and G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom. The show made some changes to the characters.
Duke was the G.I. Joe commander. He was shown as a younger man. Scarlett became the second-in-command after Duke. She was also younger in the series. Tunnel Rat was an expert in sneaking around and demolitions. Heavy Duty was the team's weapons expert. Spirit Iron-Knife was a tracker with his falcon, Billy. Long Range was the team's sniper. Hi-Tech was the electronics and communications expert. Snake Eyes, Jinx, and Kamakura were the ninja unit.
Cobra also had some changes. Cobra Commander looked different and was more serious. Destro worked closely with Cobra. Overkill was a robotic scientist. Zartan was still the master of disguise. The Dreadnoks were a biker gang. Storm Shadow was Cobra's ninja.
The show often had a theme of "man vs. machine." Cobra's army was mostly made of Battle Android Troopers (B.A.T.s). Many Cobra leaders also had robotic parts or special armored suits.
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Cobra Strike (1) - Cobra attacks the G.I. Joe team in two places. The Joes fight new B.A.T.s and use their own new gear.
- Escape (2) - Destro sends Zartan to free Cobra Commander. Duke visits General Hawk in the hospital.
- Capture (3) - Cobra Commander attacks G.I. Joe Headquarters.
- Reveal (4) - Snake Eyes fights Storm Shadow. The Joes try to stop Cobra's new plan.
- Sigma (5) - The Joes have 30 minutes to stop a plasma cannon.
- Race - Baroness races the Joes to find a special stone.
- Jungle - Snake Eyes and Spirit try to get a Power Stone from Zartan.
- Vacation - The Joes find Destro's secret super-laser in Las Vegas.
- Polar - Duke and the Joes go to Antarctica to find a Cobra Fortress.
- Honor - Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow race for a Power Stone. Jinx and Kamakura fight the Dreadnoks.
- Space - Cobra Command takes over a rocket base. They plan to launch a rocket into space.
- Zeus Pt. 1 - Cobra Command creates a giant robot called Zeus. Storm Shadow kidnaps Spud to power it.
- Zeus Pt. 2 - The Joes work together to save Spud and destroy Zeus.
Season 2
- Hidden (1) - Cobra Commander sends Zartan to steal a plasma weapon. Lt. Stone and Firefly join Sigma 6.
- Invasion (2) - A virus shuts down Sigma 6's new base, the Sea Titan. Cobra attacks.
- Search - Sigma 6 tries to find out what Cobra is doing. They might have to destroy a Cobra base.
- Showdown - Cobra tries to steal a nanotechnology sample. Destro uses his "Brain Ripper" device.
- Challenge - Tunnel Rat trains to become a ninja. He joins Snake Eyes, Kamakura, and Jinx.
- Trap - Snake Eyes falls into a trap. Duke, Scarlett, and Heavy Duty try to rescue him.
- Revelations (1) - A traitor in Sigma 6 is found. Duke uses special armor to rescue the team.
- Duel (2) - Duke fights Cobra Commander. Lt. Stone and Scarlett try to free the others.
- Awards - Duke hosts an award show to remember Sigma 6 moments.
- Balance - Overkill gets a special biochip. He tries to turn the world into an electronic extension of himself.
- Giant (1) - Some liquids enlarge insects to giant size.
- Ice (2) - Cobra Commander uses a weather machine to freeze the world. Snake Eyes fights Firefly.
- Assault (3) - Sigma 6 must rescue Snake Eyes and stop Cobra at the North Pole.
Meet the Characters!
G.I. Joe Team
- General Hawk - The leader and advisor of the G.I. Joe Team.
- Duke - The field commander of the G.I. Joe Team.
- Snake Eyes - A silent ninja commando.
- Jinx - Snake Eyes' female ninja student.
- Kamakura - Snake Eyes' male ninja student.
- Scarlett - A spy expert and helicopter pilot. She is second-in-command to Duke.
- Tunnel Rat - An expert at sneaking in and blowing things up. He is also a ninja-in-training.
- Long Range - The driver of the R.O.C.C. He is also the team's sniper.
- Heavy Duty - In charge of all the big weapons.
- Hi-Tech - The team's electronics expert, hacker, and inventor.
- H.O.U.N.D. - Hi-Tech's support robot.
- Spirit Iron-Knife - An expert tracker and shaman.
- Billy the Falcon - Spirit's pet falcon.
- Lt. Stone - A pilot and covert-ops specialist. He used to be Firefly's commander.
Cobra Villains
- Cobra Commander - The evil leader of Cobra.
- Destro - Cobra's weapon maker and inventor.
- Baroness - Cobra's intelligence officer.
- Storm Shadow - A ninja brainwashed by Cobra. He is Cobra Commander's bodyguard.
- Overkill - A robotic scientist who wants to rule Cobra.
- Firefly - An expert in sabotage and demolitions. He is also a spy.
- Dreadnoks - A biker gang that works with Cobra.
- Zartan - The master of disguise and leader of the Dreadnoks.
- Buzzer - A Dreadnok member who uses a chainsaw.
- Torch - A Dreadnok member who uses a flamethrower.
- Machete - A Dreadnok member with a shotgun.
- Cobra Troopers - The basic soldiers of Cobra. They wear white armor.
- B.A.T. - Battle Android Troopers. These are robot soldiers used by Cobra.
- Ninja B.A.T. - A ninja-style B.A.T.
- Aero-B.A.T. - B.A.T.s with wings.
- Cobra Mantis - A B.A.T. unit driven by Destro.
- Overlord Vector - A B.A.T. with a snake body.
- Overlord Virus - A ninja-type B.A.T. that can repair itself.
- Overlord Vortex - A B.A.T. with one red eye and tank-like wheels.
- Zeus - A giant robot created by Destro.
Other Characters
- Scott Abernathy - General Hawk's son. He is an honorary member of Sigma 6.
- Spud - Scott's robot dog. He can adapt quickly in fights.
Comics
G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 also had a six-issue comic series. It was made for younger readers. The comics were based on the toys and the TV show. The characters were mostly the same as in the show. Hawk was the commanding officer. Duke was the field leader. The ninjas Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow had a special connection.
See also
In Spanish: G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 para niños
Images for kids
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G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 Logo
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The heroic military members of G. I. Joe: Sigma 6 (counterclockwise from top to bottom: Heavy Duty, Long Range, Snake Eyes, Duke, Tunnel Rat and Scarlett)
