1991 Cesspool: C.E.O.–Chief Environmental Operative (Eco-Warriors)
Includes: helmet, acid assisted chainsaw, water gun, backpack
The Eco-Warriors came with water shooting weapons and color changing paint.
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Filecard information:
Code Name: CESSPOOL
C.E.O. CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIVE
File Name: D'Alleva, Vincent A.
Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts
CESSPOOL was the Chief Executive Officer of a huge multi-national corporation with vast holdings in oil refineries, chemical plants and mills. In an effort to placate environmental groups that were constantly assailing him about the toxic wastes spewing from his operations, he took them on a tour through one of his chemical plants to prove his operations were environmentally sound. While demonstrating the efficiency of a toxic waste containment area outside the plant, the scaffolding collapsed and he fell into the sludge below. The accident left him horribly disfigured.
"More ruthless and despicable than before, Cesspool is convinced that environmentalists were responsible for his accident and is determined to make the world as ugly and nasty as he is. Armed with an acid assisting chain saw, he's taken his knowledge of high-level dirty dealings and corporate subterfuge straight to the organization that will make the best use of him - COBRA!"
C.E.O. CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIVE
File Name: D'Alleva, Vincent A.
Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts
CESSPOOL was the Chief Executive Officer of a huge multi-national corporation with vast holdings in oil refineries, chemical plants and mills. In an effort to placate environmental groups that were constantly assailing him about the toxic wastes spewing from his operations, he took them on a tour through one of his chemical plants to prove his operations were environmentally sound. While demonstrating the efficiency of a toxic waste containment area outside the plant, the scaffolding collapsed and he fell into the sludge below. The accident left him horribly disfigured.
"More ruthless and despicable than before, Cesspool is convinced that environmentalists were responsible for his accident and is determined to make the world as ugly and nasty as he is. Armed with an acid assisting chain saw, he's taken his knowledge of high-level dirty dealings and corporate subterfuge straight to the organization that will make the best use of him - COBRA!"
CLASSIFIED:
OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE FROM G.I. JOE HEADQUARTERS. BY ORDER OF FLINT, ECO-WARRIORS COMMANDER
4. "COBRA HAS HIJACKED A G.I. JOE SUPPLY TRAIN AND ADDED ARBCO (COBRA) AEROSOL SPRAY CANS TO YOUR UNIT'S MONTHLY SUPPLIES. THESE CANISTERS, AS WELL AS OTHER AEROSOL SPRAY CANS THAT USE CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS, POLLUTE THE ENVIRONMENT AND DESTROY THE OZONE LAYER THAT PROTECTS THE EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE. YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED TO STOP USING THESE CANISTERS.
"IN THE INTEREST OF KEEPING CIVILIANS INFORMED, THE ENLISTED PERSONNEL ARE ENCOURAGED TO TELL THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT."
4. "COBRA HAS HIJACKED A G.I. JOE SUPPLY TRAIN AND ADDED ARBCO (COBRA) AEROSOL SPRAY CANS TO YOUR UNIT'S MONTHLY SUPPLIES. THESE CANISTERS, AS WELL AS OTHER AEROSOL SPRAY CANS THAT USE CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS, POLLUTE THE ENVIRONMENT AND DESTROY THE OZONE LAYER THAT PROTECTS THE EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE. YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED TO STOP USING THESE CANISTERS.
"IN THE INTEREST OF KEEPING CIVILIANS INFORMED, THE ENLISTED PERSONNEL ARE ENCOURAGED TO TELL THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT."
Early Eco-Warriors packaging showed photos of the "color-change battle damage" effect. Later packages covered these photos with the disclaimer seen below.
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