G.I. Joe Extreme facts for kids
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| Type | Action Figures |
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| Company | Kenner |
| Country | United States |
| Availability | 1995–1997 |
| Slogan | "Extreme times call for extreme heroes!" |
G.I. Joe Extreme was a popular line of military-themed toys. These toys were sold from 1995 to 1997. The company Kenner made them. Kenner had recently been bought by their old rival, Hasbro.
The G.I. Joe Extreme toys were created to take over from the earlier G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toy line. That line had stopped being made the year before. Along with the toys, there was a cartoon TV show and comic books.
The story for G.I. Joe Extreme was a lot like the older G.I. Joe stories. It was set in the near future. A new G.I. Joe Team had to fight a dangerous group called S.K.A.R. This name stood for Soldiers of Khaos, Anarchy and Ruin. Their leader was a strong and mysterious military boss known only as Iron Klaw.
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The G.I. Joe Extreme Toy Line
The logo for G.I. Joe Extreme looked like the very first G.I. Joe logo from the 1960s. The toy figures were made bigger than before. They were 5 inches tall instead of the old 3.75 inches. This new size helped show more details on the figures, especially their faces and muscles.
You could buy the figures in two main types: basic figures and deluxe figures. The deluxe figures were special. They came with a backpack that had a missile launcher. This launcher could shoot missiles by pushing a button on the backpack. There was also one special pack with two figures together. The vehicles and playsets also had this "Ultra SLAM Firepower" feature.
The Extreme toy line was not as successful as the older Real American Hero toys. It was stopped after its first set of toys. A second set of figures and playsets was shown at Toy Fair '96. However, only two of these new figures were fully released. The rest, including Mayday, the only female G.I. Joe in this line, were never sold.
Figures and Vehicles
Here are some of the figures and vehicles that were released:
- Basic Figures
- Lt. Stone
- Mayday
- Black Dragon
- Metalhead
- Quick Stryke
- Harpoon
- Ballistic
- Sgt. Savage
- Freight
- Iron Klaw
- Inferno
- Rampage
- Steel Raven
- Wreckage
- Deluxe Figures
- Lt. Stone with Mortar Launcher
- Iron Klaw with Attack Rocket
- Ballistic with Sidearm Blaster
- Metal Head with Shoulder Cannon
- Two-pack
- Lt. Stone vs. Iron Klaw
- Heavy Artillery Sets
- Detonator combat cannon with Sgt. Savage figure
- Spitfire battering platform with Inferno figure
- Vehicles
- Road Bullet assault cycle
- Sky Stalker
- Sand Striker all terrain vehicle
- Bone Splitter armored tank
Other Cool Toys
Besides the main action figures, there were other fun toys:
- Die-cast vehicles - These were smaller metal versions of the main vehicles. They even came with a compass!
- Water Blaster - This was a G.I. Joe-themed Super Soaker. You could strap it onto your arm for water battles.
Meet the Heroes: The G.I. Joe Team
The G.I. Joe Team is a group of brave heroes. They fight against the evil S.K.A.R. organization. Here are some of the key members:
- Mr. Clancy - He is the main leader of the Joe Team. He works with the President. He always wears a black suit and sunglasses.
- Lt. Stone - He is the field commander. He and Sgt. Savage were asked by Mr. Clancy to start the new G.I. Joe Team.
- Sgt. Savage - He is the oldest member of the team. He was part of an earlier G.I. Joe toy line. He is a very experienced soldier.
- Ballistic/Eagle Eye - He is the team's amazing sharp shooter. People say he "never misses." His codename changed in the second season.
- Black Dragon - He is the team's ninja and martial arts expert. He comes from Hong Kong.
- Freight - He is a former professional football player. He is the team's expert in demolitions. He used to be in the U.S. Army.
- Harpoon - He is a former Navy SEAL. He is the team's expert in water travel. He often makes jokes.
- Mayday - She is the only female member of the team. She is a strong and determined fighter and pilot.
- Metalhead - He is the team's communications and computer expert. He is also a skilled hacker. He was one of the first to join the new team.
- Quick Stryke - He used to work for S.K.A.R. but joined the Joe Team. He switched sides after his brother died.
- Red McKnox - He is a scientist from Scotland. He designed most of the cool equipment the Joe Team uses.
- Tracker - He is an expert at finding things and people. He has special senses.
- Lakota - Tracker's loyal trained wolf.
- Short-Fuze - He appears only in the comic series. He is an expert in demolitions.
- Tall Sally - She is another female character from the comic series. Her real name is Salindra.
Meet the Villains: S.K.A.R.
S.K.A.R. stands for Soldiers of Khaos, Anarchy and Ruin. They are the main enemies of the G.I. Joe Team. Here are some of their leaders:
- Iron Klaw - He is the powerful leader of S.K.A.R.'s military side. He really admires Genghis Khan. He also uses the fake name Count von Rani. He rules a small country called Kalistan.
- Steel Raven - She is Iron Klaw's most trusted helper. She carries out his plans, especially in the second season of the TV show.
- Inferno - He worked for Iron Klaw in the first season. He loves his flamethrower arms and calls them his "toys."
- Wreckage - He was once a soldier who fought with Freight. Iron Klaw experimented on him. These experiments made him super strong but also very angry.
- Rampage - He makes and sells weapons. He has legal businesses but also deals on the black market. He wants to take over S.K.A.R. from Iron Klaw. He can even turn into a scary green creature!
- S.K.A.R. Soldiers - These are the robotic soldiers who fight for S.K.A.R.
Other Characters
Some characters are not part of the G.I. Joe Team or S.K.A.R.
- The Silencer - He is a freelance mercenary, meaning he works for whoever pays him. He is known for being a great shot. He used to be a soldier with Ballistic but was kicked out of the military.
- Red Scream - She appears only in the comic series. She is a terrorist who tried to make the Joe Team look bad. She used imposters to do this. She was later revealed to be Commander Roston, an American military officer.
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The G.I. Joe Extreme logo.
