Red Star (G.I. Joe)

Red Star (Russian: Красная Звезда, Krasnaya Zvezda) is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. He is the leader of the Oktober Guard, the Soviet equivalent of the G.I. Joe Team, and successor to Col. Brekhov, the previous leader who died in action.

For the Soviet symbol, see Red star.
Red Star
G.I. Joe character
First appearance1991
Voiced byBrent Chapman (DiC)
Liam O'Brien (Renegades)
In-universe information
AffiliationOktober Guard
SpecialtySoviet Navy
File nameAnatoly Fyodorovich Krimov
Birth placeOdessa, Ukraine
RankCaptain
Primary MOSOktober Guard leader; Commando operations
SeriesG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

Biography

Red Star is the code name of Russian Naval Infantry Captain Anatoly Fyodorovich Krimov. He was born in Odessa, Ukraine when the country was still part of the Soviet Union. He was exceptionally bright and became the youngest chess master in Odessa at age seven. He even became a published Pushkin scholar and coach of the pistol team at the Dynamo Sports Club in Moscow.[1]

Toys

Red Star was first released as an action figure in 1991.[2] He was re-released in 2008 in a two-pack with another character, Duke.[3]

Comics

When Red Star is introduced in the G.I. Joe comics series (the Marvel Comics run), he resembled his predecessor, Col. Brekhov, down to the appreciation for cigars. Red Star appears years after Brekhov died in the comics.[4]

He travels into space with other Guard members in #145-149; they assist the Joe team in destroying an asteroid threatening Earth.[5]

Animated series

DiC

In the second G.I. Joe animated series produced by DIC Entertainment, Red Star is a part of the Joe Team. He retains the rank of captain and rather than being called Red Star by his Joe teammates, they all addressed him as "Captain Krimov". This may be attributed to the fact that by the time he was introduced, the Soviet Union has dissolved. He was usually portrayed as somewhat of a comic relief and more interested in American pop culture. He also commanded the G.I. Joe General vehicle in episode 15 General Confusion.

He appeared in the following episodes,[6] voiced by Brent Chapman:[7]

  • Episode 13 Cold Shoulder (Cpt. Krimov)
  • Episode 15 General Confusion (Cpt. Krimov)/Big Ben)
  • Epispde 16 Night of the Creepers (Cpt. Krimov/)
  • Episode 17 That's Entertainment (Cpt. Krimov)
  • Episode 33 Message from the Deep (Cpt. Krimov) (Didn't speak, only shown)/Big Bear)

In the episode "Cold Shoulder" G.I. Joe/Oktober Guard team up with Rampart and Cpt. Krimov to work on a space satellite while Sgt. Slaughter, Sub-Zero and Stretcher monitoring their movements, but Cobra wants it for themselves which led to the capturing of the satellite and the 2 Joes. it up to sub-zero and Stretcher to save them while the Sarge back them up with the troops against cobra attacks.

In the episode "General Confusion" disguise herself "Dr. Deborah Carday" a member of us senate where she and cobra put the G.I. Joe's in a massive expenses which come under review by the Government and she also tricks Big Ben into falling in love with her. While Captain Krimov stood behind along The General Mobile Command awaiting further orders. when Big Ben escapes thanks to Sand-strom the Coyote of Dusty, he goes to inform Krimov that is was a cobra scheme arranged by Cobra Commander and Zarana who disguises herself "Dr. Deborah Carday" a member of us senate where she and cobra lured the G.I. Joe's in a massive expenses which come under review by the Government. its Up to Big Ben and Krimov to save their fellow Joes and stop cobra with the help of The General Mobile Command.

In the episode "Night of the Creepers" Lowlight and Scoop track Night Creeper Leader into an ancient city in Bangkok where they discovered that Cobra Commander and Destro are planning to revive the ancient mummies of the dragon emperor. While Bullhorn, Captain Krimov and Skydive are finding a way to beat those undead warriors and helping the people to evacuate the destruction of the city.

In the episode "That's Entertainment" While Cpt. Krimov was watching his favorite shown of Jackie Love with The members of G.I.Joe. General Hawk was showing to Sgt. Slaughter a new G.I.Joe weapon "The Portable Fusion Generator Called The Map" when suddenly Hawk and the Sarge were walking next to the rec room hearing laughter it makes him angered at the lax nature of his troops and their infatuation with a Movie Star but discovering that it is his favorite show also, out of nowhere Cobra Commander and his troops attack the G.I.Joe base after stopping and pushing cobra back. Sgt.Slaughter pushed the guarding of the Joes to far which a conflict between them so Hawk decide to bring the actor Jackie love and Fiona to help the G.I Joe team have some steam off. While Cobra which was spying on Hawks phone call led to capture of the actor being replaced by Cobra Commander as Jackie Love and Baroness as Fiona. after discovery the fake Fiona tricked Krimov and that she stole "The Portable Fusion Generator". it up to General Hawk and Cpt. Krimov to save the day.

Renegades

Red Star first appears in the G.I. Joe: Renegades episode "Union of the Snake." He is depicted as having a scar running from his right cheek to his mouth and a red star on his right hand, also noted for following the studies of Carl von Clausewitz. Red Star is a member of the Oktober Guard who has an axe to grind with Baroness' family due to what the Cisarovna Family did to his people. He infiltrated the summit at the Cisarovna Chateau disguised as a chef only for the Joes to interfere with an explosion knocking them out enough to be captured. When Snake Eyes and Tunnel Rat rescued the Joes, they take Red Star with them. Red Star wanted to blow up the Cisarovna Family despite the objections of the Joes. Red Star ends up helping the Joes stop their mind-control plot before Red Star results to blow up the Cisarovna Chateau in 9 minutes. Snakes Eyes manages to prevent Red Star from blowing up the Cisarovna Chateau while Duke and Scarlett destroy the satellite dish. Red Star then opens a tunnel for the Joes to escape in while he reports to his superiors that the mission was aborted.

References
  1. "Red Star". yojoe.com. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  2. Santelmo, Vincent (1994). The Official 30th Anniversary Salute To G.I. Joe 1964-1994. Krause Publications. p. 133. ISBN 0-87341-301-6.
  3. "Duke & Red Star". OAFE. 2 October 2009. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  4. James McFadden. "Red Star". JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  5. G.I. Joe #145-149
  6. "1991 Characters". Half the Battle. Archived from the original on 3 August 2010. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  7. "The Voices of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1989, Animated Series) - Voice Cast Listing at Voice Chasers". Voicechasers.com. 1989-09-02. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
  • Engelhardt, Tom (2007). The End of Victory Culture: Cold War America and the Disillusioning of a Generation. Univ of Massachusetts Press. p. 302. ISBN 978-1-55849-586-9.
  • Bellomo, Mark (2009). The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe 1982-1994. Krause Publications. ISBN 978-0-89689-922-3.
  • Red Star at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page
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