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:''Rock 'n Roll is a [[G.I. Joe Team|G.I. Joe]] character from the [[A Real American Hero]] series.''
  
:''Rock 'n Roll is a [[G.I. Joe Team|G.I. Joe]] character from the [[A Real American Hero]] series.''
 
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|birthplace=Malibu, California<ref>However, in the episode [[Jungle Trap]] he identifies Los Angeles as his "hometown".</ref>
 
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It has been said that the sound of machine gun fire is music to '''Rock 'n Roll's''' ears. Back when in his teenage years in Malibu, he was a surfer, pro weight lifter. He played electric guitar in a local rock band with a particular affinity for British heavy metal. Accustomed to the weight and loud noises of machine firearms, being the [[Joe Team]]'s machine gunner was a natural for him. He graduated top of class in Advanced Infantry Training School.
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It has been said that the sound of machine gun fire is music to '''Rock 'n Roll's''' ears. Back when in his teenage years in Malibu, he was a surfer, pro weight lifter. He played bass guitar in a local rock band with a particular affinity for British heavy metal. Accustomed to loud, amplified noises, being the [[Joe Team]]'s machine gunner was a natural for him. He graduated top of class in Advanced Infantry Training School.
   
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Rock 'n Roll is one of the most easiest people to get along with. He brings a sense of camaraderie and genuinely cares for his teammates. While he can be a raging bull, he is definitely someone you want on your side.
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Rock 'n Roll is one of the easiest people to get along with. He brings a sense of camaraderie and genuinely cares for his teammates. While he can be a raging bull, he is definitely someone you want on your side.
   
 
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[[File:GIJoe-97page4.jpg|left|thumb]]Rock 'n Roll was a participant in the daring rescue of [[Dr. Adele Burkhart]]. He was driving the [[R.A.M.]] motorcycle and provided heavy firepower support for [[Stalker (RAH)|Stalker's]] team. Once [[Cobra]] was defeated, he found the enemy's headquarters was rigged to blow up and informed [[Hawk (RAH)|Hawk]] of the situation. Fortunately, everyone made it out of the island.<ref>{{storylink|Operation: Lady Doomsday}}</ref> Not long after, Rock 'n Roll is in the Middle East with [[Scarlett (RAH)|Scarlett]] and [[Snake-Eyes (RAH)|Snake-Eyes]] to retrieve an object code named "Hot Potato".<ref>{{storylink|Hot Potato}}</ref>
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Rock 'n Roll was a participant in the daring rescue of [[Dr. Adele Burkhart]]. He was driving the [[R.A.M.]] motorcycle and provided heavy firepower support for [[Stalker]]'s team. Once [[Cobra]] was defeated, he found the enemy's headquarters was rigged to blow up and informed [[Hawk (RAH)|Hawk]] of the situation. Fortunately, everyone made it out of the island.<ref>{{storylink|Operation: Lady Doomsday}}</ref> Not long after, Rock 'n Roll is in the Middle East with [[Scarlett (RAH)|Scarlett]] and [[Snake-Eyes (RAH)|Snake-Eyes]] to retrieve an object code named "Hot Potato".<ref>{{storylink|Hot Potato}}</ref>
  
   
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After G.I. Joe was disbanded, Cobra enacts a plan that put them at the forefront of providing security for the United States, the Joes are declared renegades and are hunted down. Rock 'n Roll is the among the first Joes to resurface.<ref>{{storylink|A Real American Hero 157|A Real American Hero #157}}</ref> Upon instructions from [[Hawk (RAH)|Hawk]], he meets with other Joes for a rendezvous and leads a strike team into the [[Silent Castle]] battling B.A.T.s.<ref>{{storylink|A Real American Hero 158|A Real American Hero #158}}</ref> With Roadblock and Duke, he buys [[Mainframe (RAH)|Mainframe]] the time the latter needs to hack into Cobra's computers and provide evidence of Cobra's goal and clear the Joes of charges.<ref>{{storylink|A Real American Hero 159|A Real American Hero #159}}</ref>
   
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Craig S. McConnel was born in Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.<ref>[[Intelligence Profile]] in ''[[G.I. Joe Annual 1992]]''.</ref> He was part of a G.I. Joe team in the Latin American county of Sao Cristobel who prevented Cobra from securing a nuclear warhead.<ref>{{storylink|G.I. Joe Annual 1992#Thunder in the Mountains|Thunder in the Mountains}}</ref>
   
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Rock 'n Roll is among the number of Joes who defended their headquarters from a Cobra air raid.<ref>{{storylink|The Cobra Strikes}}</ref> During the [[MASS Device]] crisis, he is on reserve status as the Joes try to figure out a plan for their next step against Cobra.<ref>{{storylink|Slaves of the Cobra Master}}</ref> He joins up with Duke in boarding Cobra's heli-carrier<ref>{{storylink|Duel in the Devil's Cauldron}}</ref> and follows his commander in storming the [[Cobra Temple]].<ref>{{storylink|A Stake in the Serpent's Heart}}</ref>
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[[Image:rocknroll.png|200px|thumb|left|Rock 'n Roll from the [[A Real American Hero animated continuity]].]]Rock 'n Roll is among the number of Joes who defended their headquarters from a Cobra air raid.<ref>{{storylink|The Cobra Strikes}}</ref> During the [[M.A.S.S.]] Device crisis, he is on reserve status as the Joes try to figure out a plan for their next step against Cobra.<ref>{{storylink|Slaves of the Cobra Master}}</ref> He joins up with Duke in boarding Cobra's heli-carrier<ref>{{storylink|Duel in the Devil's Cauldron}}</ref> and follows his commander in storming the [[Cobra Temple]].<ref>{{storylink|A Stake in the Serpent's Heart}}</ref>
   
 
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| align="center" style="border:1px solid black" |[[Image:RnR_1982.jpg|Rock 'n Roll]]
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|style="border:1px solid black" align=center|[[Image:RnR_1982.jpg|Rock 'n Roll]]
  
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Rock 'n Roll was part of the original series of [[A Real American Hero]] toys in [[1982]]. The first Rock 'n Roll action figure had straight arms. The following year, [[Hasbro]] introduced the [[Swivel Arm Battle Grip]] technology and implemented it to all the original characters.
  
Rock 'n Roll was part of the original series of [[A Real American Hero]] toys in [[1982]]. The first Rock 'n Roll action figure had straight arms. The following year, [[Hasbro]] introduced the [[Swivel Arm Battle Grip]] technology and implemented it to all the original characters.
 
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'''Appearance:''' yellow hair and beard, dark green short-sleeved shirt with two gold ammo belts across chest; dark green pants with gold pockets; brown boots
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'''Appearance:''' yellow hair and beard, dark green short-sleeved shirt with two gold ammo belts across chest; dark green pants with gold pockets; brown boots
   
 
'''Accessories:''' dark green "[[Breaker (RAH)|Breaker]]" helmet; black M-60 machine gun and bipod
  
'''Accessories:''' dark green "[[Breaker (RAH)|Breaker]]" helmet; black M-60 machine gun and bipod
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[http://www.yojoe.com/action/82/rocknroll.shtml YoJoe.com page]/[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/82/rocknroll.shtml Filecard]
  
[http://www.yojoe.com/action/82/rocknroll.shtml YoJoe.com page]/[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/82/rocknroll.shtml Filecard]
 
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| align="center" style="border:1px solid black" |[[File:RnR_1989.jpg|115px|Rock & Roll v2]]
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:Rock 'n Roll is renamed as '''Rock & Roll''' but is still referred to as ''Rock 'n Roll'' in the [[filecard]]. His function has been moved from mere machine gunner to gatling gunner.
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Rock 'n Roll is renamed as "Rock & Roll," but is still referred to as "Rock 'n Roll" on the [[filecard]]. His function has been moved from mere machine gunner to Gatling gunner.
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:[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/89/rocknroll2.shtml 1989 filecard]
  
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'''Appearance''': beige cap with ammo on brim; yellow hair and beard; beige short-sleeved shirt with green pockets; black gloves; light and dark green camouflage pants with beige belts and black boots; pegs on side of right leg to hold rifle
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'''Accessories''': light grey mechanical backpack with tabs for belts; old-fashioned, light grey shotgun with two holes for pegs on leg; two light grey, handheld gatling guns, each with scope and two barrels; two light grey ammo belts.
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[http://www.yojoe.com/action/89/rocknroll2.shtml YoJoe.com page]/[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/89/rocknroll2.shtml 1989 filecard]
 
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| align="center" style="border:1px solid black" |[[File:RnR_1991.jpg|Super Sonic Fighters Rock 'n Roll]]
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:The 1989 mold is used for the [[Super Sonic Fighters]] version. Rock 'n Roll came with a machine gun, a rocket launcher and a backpack that emits four different battle sounds. This particular figure represents the only time Rock 'n Roll receives a major rank promotion as a Sergeant Major (E-9).
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The 1989 mold is used for the [[Super Sonic Fighters]] version in [[1991]]. This particular figure represents the only time Rock 'n Roll receives a major rank promotion as a Sergeant Major (E-9).
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:[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/91/rocknroll3.shtml 1991 filecard from YoJoe.com]
  
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'''Appearance''': orange cap with ammo on brim; yellow hair and beard; green short-sleeved shirt with orange pockets; light brown gloves; brown pants with light brown boots; pegs on side of right leg to hold rifle
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'''Accessories''': green Sonic gunner station/backpack with detachable support and brown, swiveling cannon; large, light brown M-60 machine gun with polelike forward grip.
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[http://www.yojoe.com/action/91/rocknroll3.shtml YoJoe.com page]/[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/91/rocknroll3.shtml Filecard]
 
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| align="center" style="border:1px solid black" |[[File:RnR_1993.jpg|Star Brigade Armor Tech Rock 'n Roll]]
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:Rock 'n Roll becomes a member of the Armor Tech division of [[Star Brigade]]. Like the other Armor Tech action figures, Rock 'n Roll had limited articulation. His filecard indicates his rank back at E-6.
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Rock 'n Roll becomes a member of the [[Armor Tech]] division of [[Star Brigade]] in the [[1993]] series of [[A Real American Hero (toyline)|A Real American Hero toys]].
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:[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/91/rocknroll3.shtml 1993 filecard from YoJoe.com]
  
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'''Accessories''': silver full-head space helmet with purple visor; yellow "[[Muskrat]]" shotgun; yellow "[[Tracker (Groen)|Tracker]]" submachine gun; yellow "[[Grunt (RAH)|'91 Grunt]]" machine gun; yellow "Muskrat" machete; silver "[[Robo-J.O.E.]]" spring-loaded missile launcher with yellow trigger; two yellow "[[Bazooka (RAH)|Bazooka]]" missiles; yellow figure stand.
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[http://www.yojoe.com/action/93/rocknroll4.shtml YoJoe.com page]/[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/93/rocknroll4.shtml Filecard]
 
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:The Stars and Stripes Forever set included almost all the original G.I. Joe Team members. The pack was a way of commemorating the 15th anniversary of the [[A Real American Hero]] series. The set used the original 1982 molds for every character save for [[Breaker (RAH)|Breaker]] and Rock 'n Roll. Rock 'n Roll was made using parts from other characters. It is speculated that the original 1982 mold for Rock 'n Roll was damaged and could not be used for the set.
  
:The Stars and Stripes Forever set included almost all the original G.I. Joe Team members. The pack was a way of commemorating the 15th anniversary of the [[A Real American Hero]] series. The set used the original 1982 molds for every character save for [[Breaker (RAH)|Breaker]] and Rock 'n Roll. Rock 'n Roll was made using parts from other characters. It is speculated that the original 1982 mold for Rock 'n Roll was damaged and could not be used for the set.
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:[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/97/rocknroll5.shtml 1997 filecard from YoJoe.com]
  
:[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/97/rocknroll5.shtml 1997 filecard from YoJoe.com]
 
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:[[Toys "Я" Us]] released an exclusive [[G.I. Joe Headquarters]] set that included [[Flint]]. However, some sets have erroneously identified the character as Rock 'n Roll and even included his filecard instead of Flint's.
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:[[Toys "Я" Us]] released an exclusive [[G.I. Joe Headquarters]] set that included [[Flint (RAH)|Flint]]. However, some sets have erroneously identified the character as Rock 'n Roll and even included his filecard instead of Flint's.
 
:[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/01/rocknroll6.shtml 2001 filecard from YoJoe.com]
  
:[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/01/rocknroll6.shtml 2001 filecard from YoJoe.com]
 
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:One of the [[Comic Packs]] for 2005 included a set that has Rock 'n Roll, [[Flash]], [[Short-Fuze]] and a copy of [[Code Name: Sea-Strike!|G.I. Joe #8]]. The design for Rock 'n Roll's action figure is meant to be reminiscent of his appearance in that comic. The pack identifies him as '''Craig "Rock 'n Roll" McConnel'''.
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:One of the [[Comic Packs]] for 2005 included a set that has Rock 'n Roll, [[Flash (RAH)|Flash]], [[Short-Fuze]] and a copy of [[Code Name: Sea-Strike!|''G.I. Joe'' #8]]. The design for Rock 'n Roll's action figure is meant to be reminiscent of his appearance in that comic. The pack identifies him as '''Craig "Rock 'n Roll" McConnel'''.
 
:[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/05/rocknroll7.shtml 2005 filecard from YoJoe.com]
  
:[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/05/rocknroll7.shtml 2005 filecard from YoJoe.com]
 
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:The 2007 International G.I. Joe Convention released an exclusive "Tanks for the Memories" set that included Craig "Rock 'n Roll" McConnel. Other characters in the set include [[Sparks]], [[Sgt. Flash]], [[Zap]], [[Doc (Carla Greer)|G.I. Joe Doc]], [[Clutch|Lance "Clutch" Steinberg]], [[Lt. Clay Moore]], a [[Cobra Officer]] and six [[Cobra Troopers]].
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:The 2007 International G.I. Joe Convention released an exclusive "Tanks for the Memories" set that included Craig "Rock 'n Roll" McConnel. Other characters in the set include [[Sparks (RAH)|Sparks]], [[Flash (RAH)|Sgt. Flash]], [[Zap]], [[Doc (Carla Greer)|G.I. Joe Doc]], [[Clutch (RAH)|<nowiki>|Lance "Clutch" Steinberg</nowiki>]], [[Lt. Clay Moore]], a [[Cobra Officer]] and six [[Cobra Trooper]]s.
 
:[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/07/rocknroll8.shtml 2007 filecard from YoJoe.com]
  
:[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/07/rocknroll8.shtml 2007 filecard from YoJoe.com]
 
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:For the Generation 3 figure, Rock 'n Roll comes back in single carded form but his name is altered to Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll. Like other figures in the G3 line, Rock 'n Roll sports the new articulation design.
  
:For the Generation 3 figure, Rock 'n Roll comes back in single carded form but his name is altered to Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll. Like other figures in the G3 line, Rock 'n Roll sports the new articulation design.
 
:[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/08/ssgtrocknroll.shtml 2008 filecard from YoJoe.com]
  
:[http://www.yojoe.com/filecard/08/ssgtrocknroll.shtml 2008 filecard from YoJoe.com]
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* In addition to the obvious musical connection, "rock and roll" is military slang for the full-auto setting on a weapon.
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Revision as of 16:45, 30 March 2020

The name Rock 'n Roll refers to several versions of the same character.
For a list of the other versions, see Rock 'n Roll.


Rock 'n Roll is a G.I. Joe character from the A Real American Hero series.
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It has been said that the sound of machine gun fire is music to Rock 'n Roll's ears. Back when in his teenage years in Malibu, he was a surfer, pro weight lifter. He played bass guitar in a local rock band with a particular affinity for British heavy metal. Accustomed to loud, amplified noises, being the Joe Team's machine gunner was a natural for him. He graduated top of class in Advanced Infantry Training School.

Rock 'n Roll is one of the easiest people to get along with. He brings a sense of camaraderie and genuinely cares for his teammates. While he can be a raging bull, he is definitely someone you want on your side.

Fiction

A Real American Hero continuity

Marvel Comics continuity

GIJoe-97page4

Rock 'n Roll was a participant in the daring rescue of Dr. Adele Burkhart. He was driving the R.A.M. motorcycle and provided heavy firepower support for Stalker's team. Once Cobra was defeated, he found the enemy's headquarters was rigged to blow up and informed Hawk of the situation. Fortunately, everyone made it out of the island.[2] Not long after, Rock 'n Roll is in the Middle East with Scarlett and Snake-Eyes to retrieve an object code named "Hot Potato".[3]

Devil's Due Comics continuation

GIJoe-13page3

Write up

IDW RAH continuation

After G.I. Joe was disbanded, Cobra enacts a plan that put them at the forefront of providing security for the United States, the Joes are declared renegades and are hunted down. Rock 'n Roll is the among the first Joes to resurface.[4] Upon instructions from Hawk, he meets with other Joes for a rendezvous and leads a strike team into the Silent Castle battling B.A.T.s.[5] With Roadblock and Duke, he buys Mainframe the time the latter needs to hack into Cobra's computers and provide evidence of Cobra's goal and clear the Joes of charges.[6]

Action Force (British) Comics continuity

Craig S. McConnel was born in Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.[7] He was part of a G.I. Joe team in the Latin American county of Sao Cristobel who prevented Cobra from securing a nuclear warhead.[8]


G.I. Joe vs. Transformers

Write up

Animated continuity

Sunbow animated series

Rocknroll

Rock 'n Roll from the A Real American Hero animated continuity.

Rock 'n Roll is among the number of Joes who defended their headquarters from a Cobra air raid.[9] During the M.A.S.S. Device crisis, he is on reserve status as the Joes try to figure out a plan for their next step against Cobra.[10] He joins up with Duke in boarding Cobra's heli-carrier[11] and follows his commander in storming the Cobra Temple.[12]

DiC animated series

Write up

Toys

Generation 1
Rock 'n Roll A Real American Hero (1982)

Rock 'n Roll was part of the original series of A Real American Hero toys in 1982. The first Rock 'n Roll action figure had straight arms. The following year, Hasbro introduced the Swivel Arm Battle Grip technology and implemented it to all the original characters.

Appearance: yellow hair and beard, dark green short-sleeved shirt with two gold ammo belts across chest; dark green pants with gold pockets; brown boots

Accessories: dark green "Breaker" helmet; black M-60 machine gun and bipod

YoJoe.com page/Filecard

Rock & Roll v2 A Real American Hero (1989)

Rock 'n Roll is renamed as "Rock & Roll," but is still referred to as "Rock 'n Roll" on the filecard. His function has been moved from mere machine gunner to Gatling gunner.

Appearance: beige cap with ammo on brim; yellow hair and beard; beige short-sleeved shirt with green pockets; black gloves; light and dark green camouflage pants with beige belts and black boots; pegs on side of right leg to hold rifle

Accessories: light grey mechanical backpack with tabs for belts; old-fashioned, light grey shotgun with two holes for pegs on leg; two light grey, handheld gatling guns, each with scope and two barrels; two light grey ammo belts.

YoJoe.com page/1989 filecard

Super Sonic Fighters Rock 'n Roll Super Sonic Fighters (1991)

The 1989 mold is used for the Super Sonic Fighters version in 1991. This particular figure represents the only time Rock 'n Roll receives a major rank promotion as a Sergeant Major (E-9).

Appearance: orange cap with ammo on brim; yellow hair and beard; green short-sleeved shirt with orange pockets; light brown gloves; brown pants with light brown boots; pegs on side of right leg to hold rifle

Accessories: green Sonic gunner station/backpack with detachable support and brown, swiveling cannon; large, light brown M-60 machine gun with polelike forward grip.

YoJoe.com page/Filecard

Star Brigade Armor Tech Rock 'n Roll Star Brigade Armor Tech (1993)

Rock 'n Roll becomes a member of the Armor Tech division of Star Brigade in the 1993 series of A Real American Hero toys.

Appearance: yellow hair and beard; grey armor suit with metallic blue armor on chest, waist, arms, and feet

Accessories: silver full-head space helmet with purple visor; yellow "Muskrat" shotgun; yellow "Tracker" submachine gun; yellow "'91 Grunt" machine gun; yellow "Muskrat" machete; silver "Robo-J.O.E." spring-loaded missile launcher with yellow trigger; two yellow "Bazooka" missiles; yellow figure stand.

YoJoe.com page/Filecard

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 Stars and Stripes Forever (1997)
The Stars and Stripes Forever set included almost all the original G.I. Joe Team members. The pack was a way of commemorating the 15th anniversary of the A Real American Hero series. The set used the original 1982 molds for every character save for Breaker and Rock 'n Roll. Rock 'n Roll was made using parts from other characters. It is speculated that the original 1982 mold for Rock 'n Roll was damaged and could not be used for the set.
Some examples of the set included a Rock 'n Roll figure with darker skin. This version is harder to find.
1997 filecard from YoJoe.com
Generation 2
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 G.I. Joe Headquarters set (2001)
Toys "Я" Us released an exclusive G.I. Joe Headquarters set that included Flint. However, some sets have erroneously identified the character as Rock 'n Roll and even included his filecard instead of Flint's.
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 Comic Pack (2005)
One of the Comic Packs for 2005 included a set that has Rock 'n Roll, Flash, Short-Fuze and a copy of G.I. Joe #8. The design for Rock 'n Roll's action figure is meant to be reminiscent of his appearance in that comic. The pack identifies him as Craig "Rock 'n Roll" McConnel.
2005 filecard from YoJoe.com
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 Tanks for the Memories (2007)
The 2007 International G.I. Joe Convention released an exclusive "Tanks for the Memories" set that included Craig "Rock 'n Roll" McConnel. Other characters in the set include Sparks, Sgt. Flash, Zap, G.I. Joe Doc, |Lance "Clutch" Steinberg, Lt. Clay Moore, a Cobra Officer and six Cobra Troopers.
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Generation 3
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 A Real American Hero G3 (2008)
For the Generation 3 figure, Rock 'n Roll comes back in single carded form but his name is altered to Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll. Like other figures in the G3 line, Rock 'n Roll sports the new articulation design.
2008 filecard from YoJoe.com

Trivia

  • In addition to the obvious musical connection, "rock and roll" is military slang for the full-auto setting on a weapon.

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ However, in the episode Jungle Trap he identifies Los Angeles as his "hometown".
  2. ↑ Operation: Lady Doomsday
  3. ↑ Hot Potato
  4. ↑ A Real American Hero #157
  5. ↑ A Real American Hero #158
  6. ↑ A Real American Hero #159
  7. ↑ Intelligence Profile in G.I. Joe Annual 1992.
  8. ↑ Thunder in the Mountains
  9. ↑ The Cobra Strikes
  10. ↑ Slaves of the Cobra Master
  11. ↑ Duel in the Devil's Cauldron
  12. ↑ A Stake in the Serpent's Heart



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