Snake-Eyes vs Storm Shadow

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Snake-Eyes vs Storm Shadow

In the history of comic book movie action figure ninjas, two characters reign supreme: Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow. A member of the G.I. Joe, Snake-Eyes fought the Cobra in the battle for Good. Storm Shadow was a member of the Cobra, an assassin who was at times a loyal blood brother to Snake-Eyes, and at others, his mortal enemy.

We all saw the TV show. We all watched the movies. We all had the action figures. And we all had a favorite. So why don't you tell us yours?! After all, knowing is half the battle...

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Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow

Video: Killer Instinct: Snake-Eyes vs Storm Shadow 

by Shane Bryant

Who wins when Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow go head to head? Using hidden stop-motion cameras, this debate has been settled, once and for all!

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Video: Brother My Brother -- Snake-Eyes vs Storm Shadow 

by Mel Howlett

If you don't have a tear in your eye after this moving tribute to Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow...well...then you don't have a soul. There, I said it.

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CHOOSE YOUR NINJA! 

There can be only one.

You've taken the poll. You've read the basic facts. You've watched the videos (and wiped that tear from your eye). Now tell us which character you like better!

Which comic book movie action figure ninja do you choose?!

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Snake-Eyes

petergrizzly says:

A blind ninja? C'mon, what could be cooler than that!

Rika says:

I don't know! But you made a great lens!

buraian says:

He's mute. He's got a face mask. He wears all black. He has a pet wolf. He's with Scarlett. Snake Eyes was my favorite.

Storm Shadow

peterzeller says:

I was so freakin' Storm Shadow! First, he was Cobra. Then, he weared that extra-cool white uniform!

jerkyong says:

Snake eyes is better but he's just so kind to kill whereas storm shadow had the killers instinct. Having said that... storm shadow will kick snake eye's butt

Mimichan says:

My brother loved Snake Eyes. I'll stick with Storm Shadow!

 
 
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Snake-Eyes

Snake-Eyes 

G.I. Joe's resident ninja

The man known as Snake-Eyes remains a mystery to most people. One of the most secretive operatives in the military, much of his past is unknown. Snake-Eyes grew up somewhere in the United States, along with his twin sister, Theresa. Brother and sister were very close throughout their youth. He would carry Terri's picture with him for good luck during his military career.

At age 18, Snake-Eyes enlisted in the Army and after basic training, he went through Advanced Infantry Training and Ranger School. After finishing his training he came home to tell his family he was being shipped out to South East Asia to the front lines of the Vietnam War. His family hadn't expected him to go so soon. His father, Mark, told him he was worried about the things he would have to go through, but Snake-Eyes explained that he thought that serving the country and making a difference was important. His father asked to to keep his faith, but he thought that he'd need luck to survive. His father wished him luck and added that luck can run out quick, "and the next thing you know... 'Snake-Eyes'. End of the line." The family said their goodbyes, and Terri gave her brother a photo of her for good luck.

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G.I. Joe - Snake Eyes: Declassified 

by Brandon Jerwa, Emiliano Santalucia

This book is for the serious fan. It's rare and it doesn't come cheap. But it's also a must-have for any true fan of G.I. Joe and, more specifically, Snake-Eyes.

G.I. Joe - Snake Eyes: Declassified (V. 1)

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I read the Marvel series as a kid and loved it. I didn't like what Devil's Due did with the new series, but Snake Eyes: Declassified is a wonderful exception. All the random and scattered tidbits of his history from the Marvel series have been assembled in chronological order and weaved into a wonderful story, as well as a few neat surprises that better explain motivations of certain characters. In addition to the great story, the art is also high quality. A lot of time and effort was put into this. I highly recommend this. Not just for old fans, but also for newbies and anyone who is interested in a deep, complex, and emotional narrative. --HawkEagle11

Snake-Eyes memorabilia 

GI Joe 25th Anniversary Snake Eyes Action Figure

GI Joe 25th Anniversary Snake Eyes Action Figure

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G.I. JOE 25th Anniversary Comic 2-Packs: SNAKE EYES and STORM SHADOW

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Gi Joe 25th Anniversary Wave 7 Set of 6

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Storm Shadow

Storm Shadow 

Cobra's ninja, Snake-Eyes' nemesis

Storm Shadow was born in San Francisco to a family of Japanese immigrants. As a child, he was known as Tommy, and he grew up in an American lifestyle while still learning about his own culture. Still a teenager, Tommy travelled to his family home in Japan. He learned that his family was also a respected clan of ninjas. Tommy studied with his uncles, the Soft Master and the Hard Master. He also spent time with his younger cousin, known as Jinx. Tommy became quite skilled and was granted the title of the Young Master. When he was old enough, Tommy enlisted in the army to fight in Vietnam. His family saw a real war as a "graduate school for their prized pupil." Serving on Long Range Recon Patrol (LRRP), Tommy honed his skills, learning the art of stealth better than he could at home.

During his time in Vietnam, Tommy met Snake-Eyes. On their first tour of duty together, they became friends, as close as brothers. Tommy even offered Snake-Eyes a place in the "family business" when they returned home. Their first tour came to an abrupt end when a battle resulted in the deaths of the rest of the soldiers in their unit. They were eventually assigned to a LRRP unit under the command of Lonzo "Stalker" Wilkinson, accompanied by three other soldiers: Wade Collins, Ramon Escobedo and Dick Saperstein. The group stumbled upon an encampment of North Vietnamese soldiers and a firefight ensued. Collins, Saperstein and Escobedo were all believed killed in the attack. Snake-Eyes, Stalker and Tommy all retreated to a landing zone for rescue. As the three soldiers ran across a field toward the extraction chopper, they were fired upon. Snake-Eyes was hit badly and Stalker ordered Tommy to leave him. Tommy refused, running back to save his friend and to Stalker's amazement, he evaded all enemy fire and retrieved Snake-Eyes and the photo of his sister that was so important to him. Recovering from his injuries, Snake-Eyes was sent home only to find his family had died in a car wreck, on their way to meet him.

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G.I. Joe - Storm Shadow Volume 1: Solo 

by Larry Hama, Mark Robinson

G.I. Joe: Storm Shadow Volume 1: Solo (G. I. Joe (Graphic Novels)) (v. 1)

Amazon Price: $14.24 (as of 07/10/2009)Buy Now

The life of Thomas Arashikage, a.k.a. Storm Shadow, has taken him down paths that have allied him with both G.I. Joe and Cobra. Now he's away from both sides of the war, and getting into trouble all his own! Storm Shadow returns in his own series written by his creator Larry Hama! --Product Description

Storm Shadow memorabilia 

GI Joe 25th Anniversary Storm Shadow Action Figure

GI Joe 25th Anniversary Storm Shadow Action Figure

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G.I. JOE Hasbro 25th Anniversary 3 3/4

G.I. JOE Hasbro 25th Anniversary 3 3/4" Wave 4 Action Figure Storm Shadow [Classic]

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G.I. Joe 

Defining childhoods in the 80s and 90s

G.I. Joe had a great impact on kids growing up in the '80s and '90s. With thousands of action figures, vehicles, and bases, your G.I. Joe collection often defined which friend's house everyone played at. Add to that the comics, movies, video games (G.I. Joe for NES, baby!), and of course, the Saturday morning cartoons (with the classic lessons for young viewers: And now you know, and knowing is half the battle!), G.I. Joe made for a significant percentage of a young kid's time growing up.

Or maybe that was just me...

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What the blogosphere is saying about Snake-Eyes vs Storm Shadow 

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I loved their friendship and the tragedy of them ending up at odds with each other for a time, especially capped off by Storm Shadow's eventual redemption, as much as I love the Scarlett/Snake Eyes relationship. ...
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Being the vulture that I am, I swooped in to grab the 12? Storm Shadow figure and the smaller Snake-Eyes ?Paris Pursuit? action figure. Storm Shadow has a button that, when you push it, makes him say things like ?be afraid? and ?fear is ...
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A total throwback to the original G.I. Joe dolls, the ones that predate the cartoons. Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, ready to trade blows, in their full, foot-high glory. Plus, they both have chest-mounted button that make NOISE! ...

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Great lens! Visually stimulating. Personally I prefer Storm Shadow.
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