Snakes in the Toy Store Trivia Quiz

Answer: Cobra Commander

The Cobra soldier was sculpted in a dark blue uniform with a red Cobra insignia on the chest, a dark blue helmet, black utility belt and a black mask. The figure came with either a simple machine gun or a bazooka (JCPenney exclusive). The Cobra Officer looked very similar to the Cobra soldier, but had slightly different uniform molding and sported a white Cobra logo instead of a red one.

The third Cobra figure that was released in 1982 was Cobra Commander who was initially released as mail-in exclusive. The figure was sculpted with a light blue uniform with a blue helmet and silver face mask covering the head.

Answer: Sears

The Missile Command Headquarters was a Cobra playset that was made almost entirely out of cardboard. It depicted a missile base complete with a control station, launch platform and a warhead that could be raised or lowered. The playset was first sold in 1982 as a Sears exclusive and was packaged with a Cobra soldier, Cobra Officer and Cobra Commander action figure.

Sears, Roebuck, and Co. was founded as a watch company in 1886 and became a prominent retail chain in the United States during the 20th century. The Willis Tower (aka Sears Tower) in Chicago served as the company's headquarters from 1973-1995. Afterwards, Sears moved its headquarters to the city of Hoffman Estates, a town located about 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.

Answer: Destro

The first action figure of Destro was released in 1983. The character is best known for having a metallic mask covering his head. In addition to the mask, the action figure was sculpted with black pants, black jacket, silver/red gauntlets and a static ruby necklace. Destro also came with a laser pistol and a small black briefcase which could open up.

Answer: HISS tank

The Cobra HISS Tank was a futuristic looking vehicle that had triangular shaped treads and a sleek boxy cockpit. The top of the tank was equipped with dual cannons which could be manned by any "G.I. Joe" action figure. The name HISS is an acronym that stood for HIgh Speed Sentry.

The HISS Tank came packaged with a generic Cobra action figure simply named the "Cobra HISS Driver" who was sculpted in a red/purple uniform, black pants and a black/silver face mask.

Answer: Baroness

The first action figure of The Baroness was released in 1984. The Baroness was sculpted as a Caucasian woman with shoulder length black hair, black glasses and an all black Cobra uniform. The Baroness came with a large laser rifle and a backpack as accessories. In the original "G.I.Joe" animated series, The Baroness spoke with an eastern European accent.

Answer: Rattler

The Cobra Rattler was designed to look like a beefed-up A-10 Thunderbolt II (aka Warthog) fighter jet. The Rattler was dark blue in color and had three engines (two on the wings and one on the tail). The Rattler also featured numerous missile pods underneath the wings, as well as a large cannon under the nose.

The Rattler was packaged with a Cobra action figure named Wild Weasel who was sculpted in a red/black flight suit and helmet.

Answer: Storm Shadow

Storm Shadow is a Cobra ninja who was often depicted as the rival of Snake Eyes on the G.I. Joe side. The original Storm Shadow figure was sculpted in an all-white ninja outfit (except for his Cobra insignia) and black utility belt. The action figure came with black accessories which included a backpack, two swords, a long bow and a pair of nunchucks.

Answer: Moray

The Moray (named for a species of eel) was a red/grey hydrofoil equipped with four machine gun turrets and came with numerous warheads that could be stored on/in various parts of the vehicle. The cockpit of the Moray could accommodate two action figures, and the roof mounted turret could accommodate a third.

The Moray came with a Cobra Lamprey action figure. The Lampreys were generic aquatic Cobra soldiers that were sculpted in a silver/light blue uniform and helmet.

Answer: Tomax and Xamot

Tomax and Xamot were twin Cobra warriors who came packaged together in 1985. Both figures were sculpted in a dark blue Cobra uniform with red/silver knee high boots. Tomax was sculpted with a red sash stretching from his right shoulder to his left abdomen and a Cobra insignia placed on the left side of his chest. Xamot was a mirror image of his twin with his sash stretching from his right shoulder to his left abdomen and a Cobra insignia placed on his right chest.

Answer: Serpentor

Serpentor's first action figure came packaged with a vehicle dubbed the Air Chariot. The Air Chariot was a small air attack platform with a large snake head at the front of it and twin cannons mounted at the sides of the snake head. Serpentor himself was sculpted in a green, yellow and gold uniform and came with a headdress in the shape of a Cobra head, a green cape, a dagger and gold colored pet cobra as well.