| G.I. Joe character | |
| Heavy Duty | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | G.I. Joe |
| Specialty | Heavy Ordnance Trooper |
| File name | Lamont A. Morris Hershel Dalton (film) |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois |
| SN | 807-0246-LM65 |
| Rank | E-5 |
| Primary MOS | Laser Weapons Systems Operator |
| Secondary MOS | Indirect Fire Infantryman |
| Subgroups | Star Brigade |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
Heavy Duty is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe series of toy lines, comics and cartoons.
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Fictional character biography
His original file card indicates his real name is Lamont A. Morris of Chicago, Illinois. He serves as the G.I. Joe Team's heavy ordnance specialist with a passion for classical guitars and Bach. He is described as being unafraid of any situation despite heavy enemy fire. He is also the cousin of Roadblock, and shares the same passion for cooking and speaking in rhyme.
Toy history
The first appearance of Heavy Duty was in the 1991 lineup of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline. Although he appeared in very minimal[clarification needed] roles in other G.I. Joe media, Heavy Duty was still able to attain some level of popularity despite appearing late in the series. He is one of very few characters from that time to cross over to the G.I. Joe revival in 2002 and is included in G.I. Joe: Sigma 6. He has had several editions of action figures since then.
A Real American Hero
In other media, Heavy Duty first appeared in issue #130 of the G.I. Joe comics published by Marvel Comics. He was among the group of Joes who defended the Pit from an assault by Cobra. He did not appear again until an issue in the comics published by Devil's Due. He was also featured in the first and second season of the second animated series. In both comic and cartoon incarnations, he had a fairly generic personality and no mention is made of his love for classical music.
Heavy Duty appears in several episodes in the DiC-produced third and fourth seasons of the original G.I. Joe TV series.
In the G.I. Joe: Spy Troops CGI animated film, Heavy Duty returns with a more colorful personality, albeit as one who loves explosives. It is mentioned in the film that he is Roadblock's cousin. Like his relative, he shares the same passion in cooking, if not the skills.
Sigma 6
Heavy Duty co-stars in the new series, G.I. Joe: Sigma 6. Like Spy Troops, his personality is revamped once more. He does not possess the same refinement as his original incarnation. This Heavy Duty is more preoccupied with his brawn and shows off his muscles as much as he can. He is usually paired with fellow teammate Tunnel Rat.
IDW comic
In the IDW series, there is a key character with the codename Heavy Duty, but with the personality and physical looks of Roadblock.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
| G.I. Joe character | |
| Heavy Duty | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | G.I. Joe |
| Specialty | Heavy Weapons Specialist |
| File name | Hershel Dalton |
| SN | 807-46-LM65 |
| Rank | Sergeant (E-5) |
| Series | G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra |
| Portrayed by | Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje portrays Heavy Duty in the live action movie. However, his filecard states his name is Hershel Dalton.[1] His background is also rebooted that he was originally a member of the British Armed Forces prior to becoming a GI Joe member. He also serves as field commander of the team.
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