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| Flint | |
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| Affiliation | G.I. Joe |
| Specialty | Warrant Officer Desert Paratrooper (1994) |
| File name | Faireborn, Dashiell R. |
| Birthplace | Wichita, KS |
| SN | 307-62-4107(1985) 307-6290-DF07(1994) 307-62-FD87(2002) |
| Rank | E-6 (1985 and 2009 HoH) W-3 (1988) WO-2 (1991) CW-4 Chief Warrant Officer (Comic Series) |
| Primary MOS | Infantry (1985) Paratrooper Operations (1994 only) L.A.V. Operator (2001 only) |
| Secondary MOS | Helicopter Pilot (1985) Demolitions (1988 only) Commando(1994 only) Desert Paratrooper (2001 only) Rotary Wing Aircraft Pilot (2001) |
| Subgroups | Tiger Force, Eco-Warriors, Night Force |
| Voiced by | Bill Ratner (Original) Charlie Adler (Resolute) |
| Year introduced | 1984 (G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra) |
A character from the G.I. Joe series, Dashiell R. Faireborn is better known as Flint, the rugged Warrant Officer, easily identified by his trademark beret.
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Fictional character biography
Flint hails from Wichita, Kansas. He is a Rhodes Scholar and holds a degree in English literature. He graduated with top honors from Airborne School, Ranger School, Special Forces School and Flight Warrant Officers School. He also oversaw several strategically important rescue missions. Because of his credentials, Duke brought him in to the G.I. Joe Team.
Flint's action figure card describes him as a "Warrant Officer" but his character profile states his grade as E-6 for his original release. All subsequent releases give him a Rank of WO-2, with the exception of his 2009 Hall of Heroes release, which uses his original E-6 rank which was an error.
It has been rumored that he was named after G.I. Joe series writer Flint Dille.[citation needed] Flint's real name was supposedly taken after Dashiell Hammett, author of The Maltese Falcon.[citation needed]
A Real American Hero Toy history
As of May 2009, Flint has had 15 different 3 3/4" figures [1] and at least 2 different 12" figures.[2]
Vintage/Modern
Flint was first released as part of series 4 in 1985. Common elements of many of his appearances are his beret and his choice of a shotgun for a weapon. For his 1991 release as part of the Eco-Warriors, Flint's body was molded from color changing plastic that would change to show sludge damage when hit with cold water.
25th Anniversary
Flint was released in 2007 with the first wave of single packs celebrating the 25th Anniversary of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. In 2008, he was released disguised as a COBRA officer with a removable mask. Flint was also released as part of the Hall of Heroes series. The figure came packaged on a blister card and in a special collectors' box. The first wave was released in April 2009.
Comics - original continuity
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Marvel Comics
In the Marvel Comics G.I. Joe series, he first appeared in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #37 (July 1985). He helps save the lives of Ripcord, Gung-Ho and Blowtorch.[3]
Flint later proves to Lady Jaye he wasn't a complete jerk when he holds off a group of Cobra Eels by himself. This provides Lady Jaye with the opportunity to warn the other Joes of the Cobra attack. His actions almost cost Flint his life.[volume & issue needed] While he was recovering from the beating he took, he started to confide some of his fears and doubts in Lady Jaye.[volume & issue needed] She eventually forgave Flint's occasional arrogance and later fell in love with him.[volume & issue needed]
Flint also had his more brutal side, as shown in a mission in war-torn Wolkekuck-Uckland. He and Lady-Jaye stumble upon two Cobra soldiers. Flint is forced to kill his opponent. The other man surrenders to Lady Jaye. Flint says they cannot take prisoners, and offers to kill the man if she is not able to do it. In the end, the prisoner lived. The two soldiers also have to deal with Wolkekuck-Uckland's leader and the man's traitorous assistant.[4]
Reinstatement - Devil's Due Publishing
When G.I. Joe disbanded, Flint and Lady Jaye marry. When G.I. Joe was reformed and they both came back, just as Flint was starting to write a book on his experiences in G. I. Joe, many of their teammates commented that Flint's marriage to Lady Jaye seemed to have a positive effect on him, causing him to mellow out a great deal.
Flint resumed his duties as the team's primary tactician while Lady Jaye eventually became the Joes' Head of Intelligence and a field commander. The murder of Lady Jaye by Red Shadows member Dela Eden in front of him caused Flint to go up against Red Shadows alone. In reality it was a set up, allowing Snake-Eyes, Duke, Scarlett and General Ray to attack. Flint was able to confront & defeat Dela Eden, yet he could not kill her.
America’s Elite - Devils Due
When G.I Joe re-formed with a smaller roster and covert status (in G.I. Joe: America's Elite), Flint was called back to active duty. However, the death of Lady Jaye had caused him to seemingly become a new person. His face now bears scars possibly due to his more aggressive approach in battle. The charismatic, well-spoken and confident to the point of arrogance Warrant Officer was replaced by a sullen and brooding man who rarely speaks (when he does, it is usually to suggest maximum force against any size threat) and trains to become a better warrior at the cost of his humanity. Flint would eventually walk out of the team to pursue his vendetta against the Shadows. However, he found something else entirely - the Baroness, alive and dealing with the Red Shadows. Torn between duty and revenge, Flint chose to go after the Baroness, confronting her on her plane. Unable to shoot for fear of ripping open the plane, the Baroness defeated Flint one-on-one, promising that he would join Lady Jaye soon.
Flint is rescued after this by members of the G.I. Joe team, before the group as a whole is captured by Cobra Commander, who is strong arming Baroness and Destro. Baroness helps the Joe team escape by slipping Flint a key as she 'kissed him good-bye' saving Flint and the Joe team members from execution.
Comics - Alternate Realities/Continuities
Action Force
In the UK, in an effort to internationalize G.I. Joe characters for the UK's Action Force toyline and comic book, Flint's real name was given as David Faireborn, and was the commander of UK operations under the command of Trent in the comic series.[citation needed]
Animated series appearances
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Sunbow Series
Flint's first animated appearance was in the second G.I. Joe miniseries, The Revenge of Cobra, in which he was presented as the second in command, filling in for Duke as G.I. Joe team leader after Duke is captured by Cobra. Flint then became a recurring character throughout the first season, often alternating in the commanding officer role with Duke. To a certain extent, Flint and Duke were almost interchangeable, and when General Hawk was introduced, Duke was made second in command while Flint became third in the chain. Flint's romance with Lady Jaye was a common piece of the storyline throughout the show and one of the few things the cartoon had in common with the comic book. Flint was voiced by Bill Ratner.
G.I. Joe: The Movie
In G.I. Joe: The Movie, Flint appears in the movie as leader of the rescue team that is searching for Roadblock. Like many of the characters from the previous seasons, he does not have a major part in the movie, but is seen throughout most of the movie.
DiC series
Flint makes a reappearance later in the second season of the DiC cartoon as the leader of the 'Eco-Warriors'. He fights with his team to stop Cespool from destroying the world with toxic waste. As with many characters from the Sunbow era, Flint's personality was changed. He didn't refer to his relationship with Lady Jaye (who appeared in the first season, paired up with Captain Grid-Iron).
Sigma 6
Flint never appeared in the G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 TV series, though a Sigma 6 action figure was released near the end of the line.
G.I. Joe vs. Cobra direct-to-video movies
Valor vs. Venom
Flint had a minor role in the animated movie G.I. Joe: Valor vs Venom. He works on a remote station in the jungle, with Gung Ho, Beach Head and Tunnel Rat under his command.
Transformers
Flint also has a connection to the Transformers series. Fans speculated for two decades that the character, Marissa Faireborn, in Transformers is his daughter. A point for this speculation is they both share the same last name. In "The Killing Jar," she encounters an illusory version of her father, he was voiced by the same actor as Flint in the G.I. Joe series, Bill Ratner. The writers of both shows to remained coy whether Marissa Faireborn was actually Flint and Lady Jaye's daughter or not. However, cast notes for "The Killing Jar" refer to Marissa's father as being "a 60-year-old Flint". The mystery was finally solved on November 7, 2006, with the 20th anniversary DVD release of Transformers: The Movie. On an interview on the DVD, Flint Dille, story editor for Transformers, confirmed that Marissa Faireborn is indeed Flint and Lady Jaye's daughter.
Non-Traditional Appearances
- Bill Ratner reprises his role of Flint in the Family Guy episode "North by North Quahog." Flint appears in a parody of the "Knowing is half the battle" public service announcements that were common after the end of many G.I. Joe episodes. He appears out of a bathroom stall in Chris Griffin's school to talk about the downsides to abusing alcohol. He was never mentioned by name.
- Flint appears in the Robot Chicken episode "Toys in the Hood." He is shown carpooling with He-Man, Lion-O, and Superman. Bill Ratner reprises his role of Flint in the episode "Day at the Circus". Flint later makes a cameo in the episode "More Blood, More Chocolate" where he and the other Joes storm Cobra Command and plant an American Flag in Cobra Commander's butt. In "PS: Yes In That Way," Flint was among the G.I. Joe members mocking their newest member Calvin AKA Doctor Fumbles. He is untimely sniped by Fumbles in the throat when the Joe Team were ambushed only leaving Duke alive. In "The Ramblings of Maurice," Flint was present at Junkyard's funeral.
- In the webcomic Least I Could Do written by Ryan Sohmer, the main character, Rayne Summers, has once fallen asleep while playing with G.I. Joe action figures and played the role of Flint in a hallucinated battle between him and Cobra forces. During his hallucination, Summers is referred to by the other G.I. Joe soldiers as "Flint".
- Flint was thought to be briefly played by Brendan Fraser in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Fraser's character turned out to be Sgt. Stone.
References
- ^ "YOJOE.COM G.I.Joe Action Figure Archive - Alphabetical - F". YoJoe!. http://www.yojoe.com/action/alpha/F/. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
- ^ "YOJOE.COM G.I.Joe 12" Figure Archive - Alphabetical - F". YoJoe!. http://www.yojoe.com/12inch/alpha/f.shtml. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
- ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #37 (July 1985)
- ^ "G.I. Joe A Real American Hero" #149 (June 1994)
External links
- Flint (G.I. Joe) on Joepedia, an external wiki
- http://www.myuselessknowledge.com/joe/characters/flint.html
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