Carbon Costume Posts by HCShannon
Dad from The Brak Show
In The Brak Show, Dad (voiced by George Lowe) is an unemployed middle-aged man. He spends his days sitting at the kitchen table, reading the newspaper, and offering fatherly advice to everyone around him. He occasionally displays womanizing behavior, to the chagrin of his wife.
Beach Head from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Beach Head (voiced by William Callaway) is the codename of Wayne R. Sneeden, a Ranger on the Joe Team. He’s known for his unwavering patience and dedication, the first to wake up and run 10-miles before breakfast. His look has changed over the years, but you can always find him wearing a green balaclava hood that hides his true appearance.
Mom from The Brak Show
In The Brak Show, a spin-off of Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Mom is a creature of the same species as Brak. Her fashion is like a 1950s sitcom mom, specifically June Cleaver, with the vintage cocktail dress and pink apron. She’s the only character on the show that could be considered sane.
Scarlett from GI Joe
Scarlett is a member of GI Joe and the first female character. Real name Shana M. O’Hara, she’s skilled in martial arts and acrobatics, and specializes in counterintelligence. Although she’s adept with all kinds of weapons, her tool of choice is the crossbow. Alongside Gung-Ho and Stalker, she’s one of the field commanders.
Sgt. Slaughter from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Sgt. Slaughter was a drill instructor with the United States Marine Corps who was literally born on Parris Island. He’s the toughest, no-nonsense member of all the Joes. He’s inspired by the pro wrestler Robert Rudolph Remus who performed under the same name and voiced him in the 1980s Sunbow cartoon. Slaughter’s standard uniform was a black tank top, camo pants, mirrored sunglasses, and a big bushy mustache.
Wild Bill from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Wild Bill (voiced by Frank Welker) is the pilot of the Dragonfly helicopter. After service in the Vietnam War as William S. Hardy, he received specialized training and joined the GI Joe team. He’s also an expert scout and tracker, skills he acquired hunting as a child in Texas. In his off time, he enjoys telling tall tales and singing country western songs.
Gung-Ho from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Gung-Ho (voiced by Chris Latta) is a member of the Joe Team. Real name Ettienne R. LaFitte, he was born into a large cajun clan in Louisiana. After serving the US Marine Corps, he joined the Joe team where he became famous for his expertise in jungle warfare and his unwavering bravery.
Cutter from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Cutter (real name Ronald “Skip” A. Stone) was an elite Coast Guard patrolman. When he learned the Joe Team didn’t have a Coast Guard representative, he made it his mission to become one. Cutter is known for his iron will, wry humor, and skillful piloting of the WHALE Hovercraft.
Bazooka from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Bazooka (voiced by John Hostetter) is a sergeant on the Joe Team and its missile specialist. Real name David L. Katzenbogen, he was originally a tank operator before applying for a transfer. Despite his clumsy and forgetful nature, he is known to be a quick-witted strategic mind.
Shipwreck from GI Joe
In GI Joe, Shipwreck (voiced by Neil Ross) is a member of the Joe team. Real name Hector X. Delgado, he grew up near the San Diego Navy Yards and enlisted in the navy at age 16. Accompanied by his loyal parrot Polly, he now serves on the Joe Team where he goes by the simple motto “See the target, shoot the target”. His design is said to be inspired by Jack Nicholson’s character from The Last Detail.
