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General Section => General Joe Talk => Topic started by: canprime on January 21, 2012, 03:34:49 PM
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Ok, so with the new CC in the IDW universe, it got me to thinking who I must have on either side in the fight if I were to reboot/restart a Joe-verse.
As for me, I will list them here now, but I want to know who you think should be "must haves" on each side. I decided on 10 since 5 was a little too small a group and more than 10 starts to become cumbersome. ALSO, don't be afraid to draw from any universe you like, it doesn't have to be specifically one universe.
Here are my choices:
COBRA:
Cobra Commander (IDW version killed by Chuckles)
Destro (DDP version)
Baroness (ARAH toon, the voice just does it for me)
Zartan (Renegades, I just liked the more standard Biker thug type)
Firefly (Marvel Comic, this was a close one, I really like the Renegades take on the character)
Storm Shadow (Resolute, just because little was done to water down the character since there was little time to do so, and he killed Bazooka!!!)
Major Bludd (IDW, this is what I have envisioned Bludd to be like, a much more complex character than simply a merc, although Renegades was just so badass it was close)
Tomax/Xamot (Renegades. They found a way to change the characters that I didn't see coming)
Dr. Venom (Marvel Comic. The original mad scientist)
JOES:
Duke (ARAH. Still the top dog in my mind to this day. The epitome of a squad leader)
Scarlett (Marvel Comic. This was probably the best take on the character to date. The newer takes are pretty standard, but Marvel Scarlett was a combo of traditional women's role and modern woman)
Snake Eyes (Marvel Comic. Best version to date. Modern takes make him too "super" for my tastes)
Roadblock (I'm going to go out on a limb and say Retaliation!!! The Rock is going to make this character classic. Second place to ARAH)
Shipwreck (ARAH. Really is there any choice? A bad Jack Nicholson?? voice combined with a shady character/letch!!! Also a talking parrot!!! Perfect)
ACE (Marvel Comic. The great take on a traditional Fighter Pilot stereotype.)
Beach Head (ARAH. I don't know why I like this version, but I like the voice and the portrayal of someone who thinks he should be in charge but isn't and is just waiting for his turn).
Mainframe (Marvel comic. The best take on what a field specialist should be, a guy who gets the job done and people underestimate.)
Chuckles (IDW. Hands down the best take on the character period.)
Low Light (ARAH, only because he was the sort of dark, or as dark as an 80s cartoon guy could be).
So there you have it. For Cobra, I really like the IDW Serpentor, but I didn't see a need to add him before anyone else on the list. For GI JOE I felt there was no need to have HAWK as I feel the unit is something that would get passed around as needed to different departments/generals.
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10 Joes:
Falcon: team leader. Green beret.
Beach Head: infantryman. Ranger
Snake Eyes: commando. Delta.
Scarlett: Intelligence. Defence Intelligence Agency
Low-light: Sniper. US Special Forces
Roadblock: machine gunner. US Army
Doc: Medic. US Army
Torpedo: SEAL. US Navy SEALs
Breaker: Communications. US Army.
Gung-Ho: grenadier. US Marines
10 Cobras:
Cobra Commander
Destro
Baroness
Major Bludd
Firefly
Wild Weasel
Tomax and Xamot
Overlord (a senior officer bucking for leadership)
Storm Shadow
since it's a reboot, they'd all be new, but would have large homage/references to the US Marvel comics in their backgrounds.
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Joes
Hawk
Scarlett
Gung Ho
Stalker
Shipwreck
Wild Bill
Snake Eyes
Clutch
Rock N Roll
Mainframe
Cobra
Cobra Commander
Destro
Baroness
Major Bludd (Renegades or IDW version)
Storm Shadow
Tomax/Xamot (You can't have one without the other)
Dr. Mindbender
Darklon
Firefly
Zartan
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Unfortunately with the way joe and cobra is a few of the 10 will be set with characters like Duke, Scarlett, SE, SS, CC, Destro, Baroness
Joes:
Hawk
Duke
Snake Eyes
Scarlett
Flint
Lady Jaye
Roadblock
Tunnel Rat
Stalker
Cover Girl
Cobra:
CC
Destro
Baroness
Stormshadow
Firefly
Dr. Mindbender or Dr. Venom
Zartan
Zarana
Scrap Iron
Major Bludd
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GIJoe:
Hawk (Team leader)
Stalker (Second in command)
Rock N Roll (Heavy gunner)
Snake Eyes (Commando)
Scarlett (Intelligence liaison)
Breaker (Communication)
Clutch (Mecanic, wheelman)
Wild Bill (Team pilot)
Tripwire (Explosive specialist)
Torpedo (Navy Seal)
Cobra
Cobra Commander
Destro
Storm Shadow
Firefly
Baroness
Major Bludd
Wild Weasel
The Twins
Dr Venom
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I want Batman! You said I could draw from any Universe. :P
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Cobra Commander
Stormshadow
Destro
Baroness
Firefly
Tomax
Xamot
Zartan
Major Bludd
Dr Mindbender/Venom
Snake Eyes
Tunnel Rat
Stalker
Grunt
Breaker (or Sparks)
Hit n Run (or Lowlight)
Scarlett
Roadblock (or Gung Ho)
Flint
Lady Jaye
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I want Batman! You said I could draw from any Universe. :P
Batman?? Batman??!!!!
Why would you need a silly playboy in tights and underoos, when you have a badass, silent Ninja/Commando??? Puh-LEEZE!!!! ;D ;D
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Maybe he means Super Power Batman?
When I was a kid SP Batman punched his way through Cobra's legion at least once a week.
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Yes, Super Powers Batman or even Dark Knight(ninja clan trained) Batman not the Adam West Batman. Ok that's enough silliness.
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Mines all from the ARAH lines
JOE:
1. Snake Eyes
2. Dusty
3. Duke
4. T-Rat
5. Footloose
6. Budo
7. Hit & Run
8. Spirit
9. Mutt
10. Doc
1. Firefly
2. Stormshadow
3. Zartan
4. Destro
5. Crimson Twins
6. BAT
7. Snow Serpent
8. Cobra Commander
9. Baroness
10. Tele Viper
Ta Da!
COBRA: