This is probably a reference to the film version of Heavy Duty, instead of his original counterpart. Joe: Renegades episode "Knockoffs", it is revealed Roadblock has a cousin named Hershel. He is usually paired with teammate Tunnel Rat. This Heavy Duty is more preoccupied with his brawn, and shows off his muscles as much as he can. He does not possess the same refinement as his original incarnation. Heavy Duty co-stars in the new series, G.I. Venom, and is voiced in both movies by Blu Mankuma. Like his relative, he shares the same passion in cooking, if not the skills. It is mentioned in the film that he is Roadblock's cousin. Joe: Spy Troops, Heavy Duty returns with a more colorful personality, albeit as one who loves explosives.
GI JOE ROADBLOCK MOVIE
In the direct-to-video CGI animated movie G.I. Joe animated series, voiced by Maurice LaMarche. Heavy Duty was featured in both seasons of the DiC-produced G.I. Firefly takes the 'B.A.T.' and most of the Cobras are arrested. He is wounded halfway through but still continues the fight with the help of other Joes such as Jinx and Lady Jaye.
GI JOE ROADBLOCK ANDROID
He is part of a running battle in Chicago against an out of control Battle Android Trooper and a group of Dreadnoks and Cobra soldiers.
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In the IDW/ Devil's Due series, there is a key character with the codename Heavy Duty, but with the personality and physical looks of Roadblock. He is helping fellow Joes Bombstrike and Taurus fight Cobra soldiers. He appeared in an issue in the comics published by Devil's Due. He was among the group of Joes who defended the Pit from an assault by Cobra. In other media, Heavy Duty first appeared in issue #130 of the G.I. The forearms and the calves of the figure sported places where blocks could be attached. Joe: Sigma 6.Ī version of Heavy Duty with no accessories came with the Built to Rule Sledgehammer in 2004. Joe revival in 2002, and is included in G.I. He is one of very few characters from that time to cross over to the G.I. Joe media, Heavy Duty was still able to attain some level of popularity despite appearing late in the series. Although he appeared in very minimal roles in other G.I. A new version of Heavy Duty was released in 1993 as part of the Star Brigade line. The first appearance of Heavy Duty was in the 1991 lineup of the G.I. Roadblock returned when the team roster was scaled down into an elite unit, and a hungry bunch of Joes greatly welcomed him back. However, his culinary skills weren't nearly as enthusiastic, and Heavy Duty tended to improvise ingredients and methods. Joe, Heavy Duty also attempted to fill in his cousin's role as a cook.
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He returned to the team when they were reinstated, and when Roadblock did not initially return to G.I. Joe team disbanded, Heavy Duty returned to his hometown of Chicago, and opened a small, home-based recording studio, where he recorded his renditions of popular classical pieces on guitar. His extreme strength and grasp of advanced weapon systems, brought him to the attention of the G.I. After enlisting in the Army, he discovered that many of his skills in music also applied to heavy weapons: coordination, dexterity and multi-tasking. Heavy Duty grew up with a passion for metropolitan living, expressing it through classical guitars and Bach. Morris, and that he was born in Chicago, Illinois. His original file card indicates that his real name is Lamont A.