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:''Snake-Eyes is a [[Human|human]] member of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].'' | :''Snake-Eyes is a [[Human|human]] member of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:OptimusSnakeEyes.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Your fans are [[Ruined | [[Image:OptimusSnakeEyes.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Your fans are [[Ruined FOREVER|bitching]] about your live-action mouth too?"<br>"...."<br>"I hear you, brother."]] | ||
'''Snake-Eyes''' is a ninja. As such, he has been known to flip out and kill people. He is also a mammal. It is rumored he plays guitar in his free time. He doesn't talk much and it's not clear what his face looks like under his mask, but at least [[Scarlett|one woman]] thinks he's pretty darn cool. | '''Snake-Eyes''' is a ninja. As such, he has been known to flip out and kill people. He is also a mammal. It is rumored he plays guitar in his free time. He doesn't talk much and it's not clear what his face looks like under his mask, but at least [[Scarlett|one woman]] thinks he's pretty darn cool. | ||
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===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
[[Image:SnakeeyesinG2.jpg|left|thumb|250px|[[Cobra Viper]]'s blood supplied by Super Nintendo!]] | [[Image:SnakeeyesinG2.jpg|left|thumb|250px|[[Cobra Viper]]'s blood supplied by Super Nintendo!]] | ||
Snake-Eyes was one of the Joes stationed at Fort Lewis in Seattle to guard [[Power Station Alpha]], the world's first mobile solar/nuclear power station. The base was attack by the [[ | Snake-Eyes was one of the Joes stationed at Fort Lewis in Seattle to guard [[Power Station Alpha]], the world's first mobile solar/nuclear power station. The base was attack by the [[Dreadnok]]s and also investigated by the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and the [[Decepticon]]s. Snake-Eyes managed to shut down Alpha after it was set moving by the Decepticon [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks|Blood on the Tracks}} then was part of the team who tried to deal with the angry Autobot [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|Power Struggle|Power Struggle}} Snake-Eyes remained stationed at Fort Lewis and subsequently had to work in a alliance with Cobra against the Decepticons. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!|...All Fall Down!}} | ||
While COBRA re-made [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] as a tank, Snake-Eyes was busy fighting [[Night Creeper Leader]]. | While COBRA re-made [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] as a tank, Snake-Eyes was busy fighting [[Night Creeper Leader]]. | ||
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===Dreamwave | ===Dreamwave ''Transformers/G.I. Joe'' comics=== | ||
He enlisted with G.I. Joe. {{storylink|The Line}} | |||
He enlisted with G.I. Joe. | |||
At the [[Fera Islands]] he encountered his sword brother [[Storm Shadow|Stormshadow]], who had long since abandoned the Arashikage ninja clan to dishonorably join [[Cobra]]. Their rivalry was heightened by Stormshadow's damaging Snake-Eyes's face — and Snake-Eyes had to damage his own face more by using flame to cauterize the wound. | At the [[Fera Islands]] he encountered his sword brother [[Storm Shadow|Stormshadow]], who had long since abandoned the Arashikage ninja clan to dishonorably join [[Cobra]]. Their rivalry was heightened by Stormshadow's damaging Snake-Eyes's face — and Snake-Eyes had to damage his own face more by using flame to cauterize the wound. {{storylink|Transformed}} | ||
Stormshadow led Snake-Eyes on a chase around the area - which included a battle against [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]. Snake-Eyes defeated the robot cat. Eventually Snake-Eyes and Stormshadow drove each other over the edge of a cliff and into the water below. Luckily, Snake-Eyes was not eaten by the shark that | Stormshadow led Snake-Eyes on a chase around the area - which included a battle against [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]. Snake-Eyes defeated the robot cat. {{storylink|Trial by Fire (issue)|Trial of Fire}} Eventually Snake-Eyes and Stormshadow drove each other over the edge of a cliff and into the water below. Luckily, Snake-Eyes was not eaten by the shark that consumed his nemesis. {{storylink|Wolves}} | ||
consumed his nemesis. | |||
After brooding a tiny bit more, Snake-Eyes rendezvoused with [[Scarlett]]. Together, the two infiltrated Cobra's [[Terrordrome]]. On orders from [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Snake-Eyes destroyed [[The Matrix]] - killing all Transformers and preventing their war from spreading over the earth. | After brooding a tiny bit more, Snake-Eyes rendezvoused with [[Scarlett]]. {{storylink|Trenches}} Together, the two infiltrated Cobra's [[Terrordrome]]. On orders from [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Snake-Eyes destroyed [[The Matrix]] - killing all Transformers and preventing their war from spreading over the earth. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}} | ||
Over a decade later, he was still doing the ninja thing. {{storylink|Targets of Opportunity}} | |||
{{note|Much like [[Destro]], it's entirely possible the Snake-Eyes in this story was not the ninja we know and love, but perhaps somebody else was under the mask acting in the same role.}} | |||
===Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' comics=== | |||
===Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' | |||
The [[United States military|soldier]] nicknamed "Snake-Eyes" enjoyed a reputation among his military comrades for being incredibly talkative, enough so that the other soldiers bet on how long he could shut up during a mission to [[Washington, D.C.]] When the city was attacked by [[Cobra]]'s [[Transformer|giant robots]], Snake-Eyes opened fire on [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who in turn blasted him with a giant laser. While Snake-Eyes survived, his face was hideously scarred and he lost his ability to speak. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1}} It later turned out that Snake-Eyes's parents and twin sister had been killed in the same attack, and with nothing to live for but revenge, Snake-Eyes got [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] to pull some strings and let him join [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]. After donning a ninja outfit, he impressed the rest of the Joes by defeating both [[Quick Kick]] and [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] during a sparring session. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #2}} | The [[United States military|soldier]] nicknamed "Snake-Eyes" enjoyed a reputation among his military comrades for being incredibly talkative, enough so that the other soldiers bet on how long he could shut up during a mission to [[Washington, D.C.]] When the city was attacked by [[Cobra]]'s [[Transformer|giant robots]], Snake-Eyes opened fire on [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who in turn blasted him with a giant laser. While Snake-Eyes survived, his face was hideously scarred and he lost his ability to speak. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1}} It later turned out that Snake-Eyes's parents and twin sister had been killed in the same attack, and with nothing to live for but revenge, Snake-Eyes got [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] to pull some strings and let him join [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]. After donning a ninja outfit, he impressed the rest of the Joes by defeating both [[Quick Kick]] and [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] during a sparring session. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #2}} | ||
Whilst defending the [[SPS Research Facility]] from a Cobra attack, Snake-Eyes decapitated [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] with his sword. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #3}} Along with the other Joes, he later boarded a plane to [[Cobra Island]]. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #4}} After airdropping onto the island with a hang-glider, Snake-Eyes met his former attacker, Starscream. While the [[Decepticon]] was busy taunting him, the ninja sliced open his eye and shoved a grenade in it, thereby getting his revenge. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}} Snake-Eyes later helped fight [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] by throwing something at his leg. When Cobra and the Decepticons were defeated, the [[Autobot]]s thanked them for their help by providing Snake-Eyes and a few others with [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] battle mechs. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}} | Whilst defending the [[SPS Research Facility]] from a Cobra attack, Snake-Eyes decapitated [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] with his sword. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #3}} Along with the other Joes, he later boarded a plane to [[Cobra Island]]. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #4}} After airdropping onto the island with a hang-glider, Snake-Eyes met his former attacker, Starscream. While the [[Decepticon]] was busy taunting him, the ninja sliced open his eye and shoved a grenade in it, thereby getting his revenge. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}} Snake-Eyes later helped fight [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] by throwing something at his leg. When Cobra and the Decepticons were defeated, the [[Autobot]]s thanked them for their help by providing Snake-Eyes and a few others with [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] battle mechs. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}} | ||
{{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II}} | |||
He and [[Scarlett]] were using their giant robots to play one last game of tag before the Autobots arrived to decommission them as part of a project to remove all [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] technology from [[Earth]], when Cobra Commander suddenly attacked G.I. Joe's base using his own army of giant robots. Luckily the [[Autobot|Autobots]] arrived to assist in defending the base. | He and [[Scarlett]] were using their giant robots to play one last game of tag before the Autobots arrived to decommission them as part of a project to remove all [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] technology from [[Earth]], when Cobra Commander suddenly attacked G.I. Joe's base using his own army of giant robots. Luckily the [[Autobot|Autobots]] arrived to assist in defending the base. | ||
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Later, he escaped confinement by using an [[Arashikage]] ninja technique to hypnotize his guard ([[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]]) into shooting the other prison guard ([[Nautilator]]). Once he and the other captured Joes were free, they met with the rest of the assembled G.I. Joe/Autobot army to fight off Serpent O.R.'s new Decepticon Army. Snake-Eyes helped by stabbing [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] through the eyes to save [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]]. | Later, he escaped confinement by using an [[Arashikage]] ninja technique to hypnotize his guard ([[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]]) into shooting the other prison guard ([[Nautilator]]). Once he and the other captured Joes were free, they met with the rest of the assembled G.I. Joe/Autobot army to fight off Serpent O.R.'s new Decepticon Army. Snake-Eyes helped by stabbing [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] through the eyes to save [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]]. | ||
Later, after the battle had been won, he relaxed and continued his game of tag with Scarlett. | Later, after the battle had been won, he relaxed and continued his game of tag with Scarlett. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: The Art of War}} | ||
He's still alive. But not as cool as [[Joseph Colton]]. {{storylink|Black Horizon}} | |||
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===''Transformers Animated'' cartoon=== | ===''Transformers Animated'' cartoon=== | ||
Snake-Eyes is a video game character in [[Ninja Gladiator]], a fight game enjoyed by [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]].{{storylink|Where Is Thy Sting?}} | Snake-Eyes is a video game character in ''[[Ninja Gladiator]]'', a fight game enjoyed by [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Where Is Thy Sting?}} | ||
==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
*'''Snake-Eyes & Optimus Prime Statue''' | [[Image:SnakeEyes_OptimusPrime_statue.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]] | ||
*'''Snake-Eyes & Optimus Prime Statue''' (2007) | |||
: | :First revealed at the 2006 UK Toy Fair, [[First4Figures]] produced a statue based on the cover of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|issue 1]] of ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]]'', featuring Snake-Eyes standing in the palm of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in his HISS tank body. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
[http://www.yojoe.com/action/82/snakeeyes.shtml Snake Eyes at Yojoe.com] | *[http://www.yojoe.com/action/82/snakeeyes.shtml Snake Eyes at Yojoe.com] | ||
[http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=F4F10016&mode=retail Snake-Eyes & Optimus Prime Statue | *[http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=F4F10016&mode=retail Snake-Eyes & Optimus Prime Statue order page (sold out)] | ||
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Revision as of 14:03, 17 October 2009
- Snake-Eyes is a human member of G.I. Joe in the Generation 1 continuity family.
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"I hear you, brother."
Snake-Eyes is a ninja. As such, he has been known to flip out and kill people. He is also a mammal. It is rumored he plays guitar in his free time. He doesn't talk much and it's not clear what his face looks like under his mask, but at least one woman thinks he's pretty darn cool.
Statistically, all ninjas are turtles.
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
Snake-Eyes was one of the Joes stationed at Fort Lewis in Seattle to guard Power Station Alpha, the world's first mobile solar/nuclear power station. The base was attack by the Dreadnoks and also investigated by the Autobots and the Decepticons. Snake-Eyes managed to shut down Alpha after it was set moving by the Decepticon Bombshell, Blood on the Tracks then was part of the team who tried to deal with the angry Autobot Superion. Power Struggle Snake-Eyes remained stationed at Fort Lewis and subsequently had to work in a alliance with Cobra against the Decepticons. ...All Fall Down!
While COBRA re-made Megatron as a tank, Snake-Eyes was busy fighting Night Creeper Leader.
Later Snake-Eyes and Hawk tried to help Hot Spot in destroying the alien technology Cobra had obtained, but Hot Spot was wounded and choose to activate his self-destruct up rather than risk being captured. All or Nothing!
Dreamwave Transformers/G.I. Joe comics
He enlisted with G.I. Joe. The Line
At the Fera Islands he encountered his sword brother Stormshadow, who had long since abandoned the Arashikage ninja clan to dishonorably join Cobra. Their rivalry was heightened by Stormshadow's damaging Snake-Eyes's face — and Snake-Eyes had to damage his own face more by using flame to cauterize the wound. Transformed
Stormshadow led Snake-Eyes on a chase around the area - which included a battle against Ravage. Snake-Eyes defeated the robot cat. Trial of Fire Eventually Snake-Eyes and Stormshadow drove each other over the edge of a cliff and into the water below. Luckily, Snake-Eyes was not eaten by the shark that consumed his nemesis. Wolves
After brooding a tiny bit more, Snake-Eyes rendezvoused with Scarlett. Trenches Together, the two infiltrated Cobra's Terrordrome. On orders from Optimus Prime, Snake-Eyes destroyed The Matrix - killing all Transformers and preventing their war from spreading over the earth. The Iron Fist
Over a decade later, he was still doing the ninja thing. Targets of Opportunity
Devil's Due G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers comics
The soldier nicknamed "Snake-Eyes" enjoyed a reputation among his military comrades for being incredibly talkative, enough so that the other soldiers bet on how long he could shut up during a mission to Washington, D.C. When the city was attacked by Cobra's giant robots, Snake-Eyes opened fire on Starscream, who in turn blasted him with a giant laser. While Snake-Eyes survived, his face was hideously scarred and he lost his ability to speak. G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1 It later turned out that Snake-Eyes's parents and twin sister had been killed in the same attack, and with nothing to live for but revenge, Snake-Eyes got Hawk to pull some strings and let him join G.I. Joe. After donning a ninja outfit, he impressed the rest of the Joes by defeating both Quick Kick and Roadblock during a sparring session. G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #2
Whilst defending the SPS Research Facility from a Cobra attack, Snake-Eyes decapitated Laserbeak with his sword. G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #3 Along with the other Joes, he later boarded a plane to Cobra Island. G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #4 After airdropping onto the island with a hang-glider, Snake-Eyes met his former attacker, Starscream. While the Decepticon was busy taunting him, the ninja sliced open his eye and shoved a grenade in it, thereby getting his revenge. G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5 Snake-Eyes later helped fight Megatron by throwing something at his leg. When Cobra and the Decepticons were defeated, the Autobots thanked them for their help by providing Snake-Eyes and a few others with Cybertronian battle mechs. G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6
G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II
He and Scarlett were using their giant robots to play one last game of tag before the Autobots arrived to decommission them as part of a project to remove all Cybertronian technology from Earth, when Cobra Commander suddenly attacked G.I. Joe's base using his own army of giant robots. Luckily the Autobots arrived to assist in defending the base.
Snake-Eyes was part of the group that followed Serpent O.R. to Cybertron and was quickly captured. In captivity, he and Scarlett had a tender moment where he revealed his heavily damaged faced to her.
Later, he escaped confinement by using an Arashikage ninja technique to hypnotize his guard (Breakdown) into shooting the other prison guard (Nautilator). Once he and the other captured Joes were free, they met with the rest of the assembled G.I. Joe/Autobot army to fight off Serpent O.R.'s new Decepticon Army. Snake-Eyes helped by stabbing Overkill through the eyes to save Hawk.
Later, after the battle had been won, he relaxed and continued his game of tag with Scarlett. G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: The Art of War
He's still alive. But not as cool as Joseph Colton. Black Horizon
Transformers Animated cartoon
Snake-Eyes is a video game character in Ninja Gladiator, a fight game enjoyed by Bumblebee. Where Is Thy Sting?
Merchandise
- Snake-Eyes & Optimus Prime Statue (2007)
- First revealed at the 2006 UK Toy Fair, First4Figures produced a statue based on the cover of issue 1 of G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers, featuring Snake-Eyes standing in the palm of Optimus Prime in his HISS tank body.
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