Big Lob is a G.I. Joe character from the A Real American Hero animated continuity.
Filecard[]
Codename: BIG LOB - G.I. Joe Reservist
- File Name: Sanders, Bradley J.
- Rank: E-4 (Specialist)
- SSN: 360=07-1965
- Primary Military Specialty: Infantry/Grenadier
- Secondary Military Specialty: Special Services
- Birthplace: Chicago, IL
BIG LOB has been a top athlete since elementary school and all through his high school days. He proved to have an uncanny ability to excel at any and all sports. Although he received offers from teams in several different pro sports leagues after graduation, he chose to enlist in the Army Reserves to serve his country but also remain close to his hometown and family. Rumors of his outstanding sports prowess and reports of his precise distance grenade throws quickly caught the attention of the G.I. Joe team. He joined under their "Rawhides" program, which allowed him the flexibility to report only for missions requiring his specialized expertise. He is well liked by his teammates except for his annoying habit of talking about himself in the third person and constantly using sports metaphors even in non-sports related conversations.
The concept of throwing grenades goes back to the "Greek Fire" used by the Byzantines, and early gunpowder bombs developed by the Chinese during the Tang Dynasty. Thirteen centuries later, more advanced and specialized versions are still an integral part of a modern soldier's ordnance. BIG LOB is exceptionally skilled at manually throwing hand grenades at specific targets and using his multi-shot grenade launcher for longer distances. He carries a full arsenal of high explosive, flechette, incendiary, chemical compound and even smoke grenades to accomplish any mission objective.
"When BIG LOB makes his move, he always shoots to score the big win!"
Fiction[]
Animated continuity - Sunbow[]
- Voiced by Brad Sanders
In G.I. Joe: The Movie, Big Lob was one of the new recruits, Rawhides, along with Chuckles, Jinx, Lt. Falcon, Law & Order and Tunnel Rat. They each got an introduction sequence in their first scene, and later were helpful in defeating Serpentor and Cobra-La.
Comics[]
A former basketball player who speaks in sports commentator jargon. He was listed as a reserve member and is seen on a map as having been deployed as part the Joes' efforts to battle Cobra Commander's forces worldwide during World War III.
Comic Appearances[]
- America's Elite - World War III Omnibus (mention)
- America's Elite #25 (cover)
- RAH #300 (cover)
Toys[]
Even though he was featured in G.I. Joe: The Movie, Big Lob didn't get an action figure until 2010 with a Convention Exclusive, and then later in 2017 with a release from GI Joe Club.
Gallery[]
G.I. Joe: The Movie[]
Comics[]
2010 Convention Exclusive[]
2017 GI Joe Club[]
