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Ripcord first appears in the ''[[G.I. Joe: Renegades]]'' episode "The Descent". Ripcord is African American in this series. In this show, he was one of four rookies, along with Duke, Tunnel Rat, and Roadblock, chosen by Lady Jaye to help investigate |
Ripcord first appears in the ''[[G.I. Joe: Renegades]]'' episode "The Descent". Ripcord is African American in this series like the version seen in the live-action movie. In this show, he was one of four rookies, along with Duke, Tunnel Rat, and Roadblock, chosen by Lady Jaye to help investigate the Cobra Pharmaceutical Plant under the command of Scarlett. They discover COBRA's new top secret weapon the Bio-Vipers being created by Doctore Mindbender. He is supposedly killed in an explosion with Bio-Vipers who caught him during the escape from the secret lab after they set the bomb. In "Prodigal," the Joes upon infiltrating a Cobra Medical Facility discover that Ripcord is the "Patient X" that was used as a test subject for the creation of the Anaconda Strain virus. Following a brief amnesia, the Joes try to get Ripcord out of there. The Joes work to help Ripcord regain his memories. Ripcord doesn't even know how he got out of the explosion. It was soon discovered that Ripcord had been converted into a Bio-Viper while evading a Cobra Drone in the Coyote. When the Cobra Drone was destroyed, Ripcord returned to normal. Scarlett sights a control chip in Ripcord's head and wonders what happened as Scarlett plans to turn Ripcord over to General Abernathy. Flint, Lady Jaye, and Wild Bill arrive and are unaware of what happened to Ripcord. Just then, some Cobra Drones arrive causing the Joes to try to shoot them down. Cobra Commander then uses the control chip to turn Ripcord into a Bio-Viper breaking free from Flint's chopper. The Bio-Viper Ripcord then attacks Duke who tries to get Ripcord to fight the control. Ripcord states that he can't control it and takes the blast from Flint's chopper. A flashback recalled by Ripcord revealed that Doctor Mindbender used him as a test subject for a Bio-Viper/human hybrid in Cobra Commander's plans for immortality. Upon fighting the control, Ripcord rejoins the Joes. Cobra Commander then plans to have his men recover Ripcord alive and intact. |
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Revision as of 00:07, 15 May 2011
| Rip Cord | |
|---|---|
| G.I. Joe character | |
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| First appearance | 1984 |
| Voiced by | Gregg Berger (Original) Steven Blum (Resolute) Khary Payton (Renegades) |
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliation | G.I. Joe |
| Specialty | HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) Jumper |
| File name | Weems, Wallace A. |
| Birth place | Columbus, Ohio |
| Rank | E-4 Corporal |
| Primary MOS | Airborne Infantry |
| Secondary MOS | Demolitions |
Rip Cord, also called Ripcord, is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series of the 1980s. The character is first featured in the series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and G.I. Joe: Sigma 6.
Fictional character biography
Rip Cord is the code name of Corporal Wallace A. Weems. He is the G.I. Joe team's HALO Jumper (High Altitude Low Opening) and debuted in 1984. He is generally regarded well by fans, despite not appearing in the series much, nor was he one of the original toys.
His file states that he was born in Columbus, Ohio, primary military specialty is airborne infantry, and his secondary military specialty is demolitions. He joined the Civil Air Patrol in high school, and after discovering skydiving he joined the G.I. Joe team. He is a qualified expert with the M-16, M1911A1 Auto Pistol, Carl Gustav 9mm parabellum, and the Browning high-power.
In the UK Action Force series, Rip Cord is from Manchester in England,[1] and is an ex-member of the Parachute Regiment freefall team, the Red Devils.[2]
Toys
Rip Cord was first released as an action figure in 1984.[3]
Comics
Marvel Comics
In the Marvel Comics G.I. Joe series, he first appeared in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #32 (February 1985).
Ripcord develops a relationship with a civilian named Candy Appel who worked freelance as "Bongo the Bear" performing at birthday parties and similar events. The situation is marred by Ripcord being unable to tell Candy his real name or clearly explain why they draw the attention Cobra forces.[4] Ripcord is sent with Stalker, Recondo and other Joes to rescue the peace activist Adele Burkhardt from the war-torn fictional country of Sierra Gordo. Ripcord expresses displeasure they are fighting for a woman who opposes the military. Stalker berates him, informing him that unpopular opinions are just as valid. Burkhardt is safely rescued, but not without the loss of three Tucaro soldiers who volunteered to assist.[5]
Candy vanishes due to interference by the Cobra agent Buzzer.[6] This sets Ripcord out on a mission to Cobra Island, he tricks Ace, during an overflight, into activating his helmet. This allows Ripcord to parachute out, an act unofficially approved by General Hawk.[7] However, Candy has been killed during a coincidental visit to Springfield, the headquarters of Cobra. Few realize this.[8] Ripcord battles Zartan, in an isolated section of Cobra island. Both wound each other. Zartan subdues the man and switches identities with him.[9] Ripcord's physical differences from Zartan is accepted because the Cobra agent is a master of disguise.
Zartan is taken to Joe headquarters. Ripcord ends up at the main center for Cobra, the city of Springfield. Ripcord eventually makes an escape attempt after giving Joes the location of Springfield. Ripcord is captured by a loyal Cobra child.[10] Ripcord's information allows G.I. Joe to raid Springfield. They safely rescue him, but not before he undergoes torture in the 'Brain Wave Scanner', a device that was currently pumping information into the form of Serpentor.[11] After this incident, Ripcord takes time off active-duty. He returns to duty in time for the opening of the PITT III.[12] He is later part of the Joe forces deployed to back Serpentor in the Cobra Civil War.[13]
Devil's Due
Ripcord is an active Joe in the Devil's Due company's continuation of the series. He is active in attempting to nuetralize the threat of Tyler Wingfield, who runs a technologically advanced militia.
Ripcord is part of Hawk's team when the Joes invade Cobra Island and engage in battle with Cobra and Serpentor's forces.
Ripcord returns to Sierra Gordo and again works with Recondo. Along with the Joes Dart, Tunnel Rat and Low-Light the investigate an invading army from a neighboring country. They work with local resistance to kill many of these soldiers; it degenerates to hand-to-hand combat and Low-Light and Tunnel Rat are severely injured. It turns out it was all a 'scam' by Destro and his Iron Grenadiers to set one country against another for profit. Duke forces Destro to call this off; Ripcord realizes something stinks about the whole situation.[14] On returning to the PITT, he confronts Duke about his actions, indicating he's unhappy with how Duke has changed.
IDW
Ripcord is introduced in G.I. Joe Origins #13, shown as being a young African American, who hates his code name, and wishes to stop jumping out of planes and become a pilot one day.[15]
Cartoons
Sunbow
Rip Cord appeared in the original G.I. Joe animated series.[16] He first appeared in the animated series in the Revenge of Cobra mini-series.
Rip Cord is also featured in one of the famous "And Knowing Is Half the Battle" Public Service Announcements where he instructs a young ballplayer to have his eyes checked after repeatedly striking out due to blurred vision saying that it's best to confront a problem head-on rather than avoid it.
Renegades
Ripcord first appears in the G.I. Joe: Renegades episode "The Descent". Ripcord is African American in this series like the version seen in the live-action movie. In this show, he was one of four rookies, along with Duke, Tunnel Rat, and Roadblock, chosen by Lady Jaye to help investigate the Cobra Pharmaceutical Plant under the command of Scarlett. They discover COBRA's new top secret weapon the Bio-Vipers being created by Doctore Mindbender. He is supposedly killed in an explosion with Bio-Vipers who caught him during the escape from the secret lab after they set the bomb. In "Prodigal," the Joes upon infiltrating a Cobra Medical Facility discover that Ripcord is the "Patient X" that was used as a test subject for the creation of the Anaconda Strain virus. Following a brief amnesia, the Joes try to get Ripcord out of there. The Joes work to help Ripcord regain his memories. Ripcord doesn't even know how he got out of the explosion. It was soon discovered that Ripcord had been converted into a Bio-Viper while evading a Cobra Drone in the Coyote. When the Cobra Drone was destroyed, Ripcord returned to normal. Scarlett sights a control chip in Ripcord's head and wonders what happened as Scarlett plans to turn Ripcord over to General Abernathy. Flint, Lady Jaye, and Wild Bill arrive and are unaware of what happened to Ripcord. Just then, some Cobra Drones arrive causing the Joes to try to shoot them down. Cobra Commander then uses the control chip to turn Ripcord into a Bio-Viper breaking free from Flint's chopper. The Bio-Viper Ripcord then attacks Duke who tries to get Ripcord to fight the control. Ripcord states that he can't control it and takes the blast from Flint's chopper. A flashback recalled by Ripcord revealed that Doctor Mindbender used him as a test subject for a Bio-Viper/human hybrid in Cobra Commander's plans for immortality. Upon fighting the control, Ripcord rejoins the Joes. Cobra Commander then plans to have his men recover Ripcord alive and intact.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
| Ripcord | |
|---|---|
| G.I. Joe character | |
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| First appearance | 2009 |
| Portrayed by | Marlon Wayans |
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliation | G.I. Joe |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| File name | Wallace Weems[17] |
| SN | 845-99-WA76 |
| Rank | Master Sergeant (E-8) |
| Series | G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra |
Ripcord; his codename now changed to one word, appears in the 2009 film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra played by Marlon Wayans. This version is changed significantly from his source material counterpart, including the way his codename is rendered. In the film, Ripcord is African-American, a newcomer to G.I. Joe, and one of the film's major characters; the traditional Rip Cord, however, is caucasian, a G.I. Joe veteran, and more of a background character.
In the film, he is Duke's best friend and partner, also attempting much of the comic relief. Before joining G.I. Joe, they were mid-level ground troops in the U.S. Army. Unlike Duke, Ripcord loves flying planes and wanted to join the U.S. Air Force before becoming a Joe. They join the team through a series of events caused by the treacherous actions of James McCullen. Their codenames, presumably earned in the army, are carried over with them into G.I. Joe.
The team's commanding officer, General Hawk states that Ripcord's test scores are comparable to Duke's, if imperfect. Also, after completing a marksmanship test, Ripcord's score comes just short of matching the best on record: Scarlett's. Throughout the film, Ripcord tries to impress Scarlett, whom he is openly attracted to. Though she generally rebuffs his advances, they become close over the course of the film, and she kisses him by its completion.
Video games
Ripcord appears as a playable character in the video game G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ Santelmo, Vincent (1994). The Official 30th Anniversary Salute To G.I. Joe 1964-1994. Krause Publications. p. 100. ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #32
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #33
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #40
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #46
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #43
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #47
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #49 (1986)
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #50
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #65
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #74
- ^ "G.I. Joe A Real American Hero" #29-31 (2004)
- ^ G.I. Joe Origins #13
- ^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television cartoon shows: an illustrated encyclopedia, 1949 through 2003, Volume 1. McFarland & Co. p. 376. ISBN 9780786420995.
- ^ 2009 File Card Packaged with action figure ©Hasbro -