Pathfinder

Pathfinder is a G.I. Joe character from the A Real American Hero and G.I. Joe vs. Cobra series.

Pathfinder's father was a Korean War veteran who taught him the finer points of military reconnaissance. He was not considered to be too young to learn how to rough it out in the wild swamps of Florida, which enabled him to breeze through much of the Army's jungle training. It got to the point where he teaches everyone, including the instructors, what jungle survival is all about. Soon after, he got his certification as a jungle assault specialist and went on his way to become part of the Joe Team.

Fiction[]

A Real American Hero Continuity - Devil's Due[]

Hasbro Comics Continuity[]

Animated Continuity[]

DiC Animated Series[]

Voiced by the actor: Garry Chalk [1]

Pathfinder Appearing in the DiC first season :

In the episode "United We Stand" Ambush and Pathfinder have to work together or perish after Salvo is brainwashed by Cobra and Cobra Commander orders G.I. Joe not to attack, and if they do, he will launch the missiles worldwide... Since Ambush and Pathfinder are the 2 only Joes not in active duty while recovering in the infirmary, it's up to them to infiltrate the Cobra base to stop Cobra Commander.

In the episode, "Granny Dearest", while in Chicago, Captain Grid-Iron and Pathfinder are inside the Battle Bunker arguing that their lost , Metal-Head's efforts to steal "G.I. Joe's new levitation turbine" are interrupted by a visit from his Granny, which leads to failure of the mission. While Grid-Iron is explaining to Freefall and Pathfinder why they need to transport the "G.I. Joe's new levitation turbine" by train, and after a visit to Cobra's base in Lake Michigan, Metal-Head leads another attack on a train being used to test the device. With Granny's help, he hijacks the train and brings the turbine to Cobra, where it is installed to power a new Floating Fortress. Freefall infiltrates the Fortress and uses his knowledge of Metal-Head's fibs to his Granny to maintain cover. He is soon joined by Pathfinder as the Fortress attacks Chicago. Joe forces are unable to dent the Fortress from outside, but when Metal-Head's Granny learns the truth and that Cobra Commander is trying to take control of the US meeting and the world, she defects by helping Freefall and Pathfinder overload the Fortress's engines. While Grid-Iron and the other Joes are fighting the Cobra troops and pushing back their attacks

In the episode "Victory at Volcania, Part 1 and Part 2", Cobra attacks while the Joes are resting on their island Club Joe, Bullhorn and Salvo are fishing instead of playing football with others when their suddenly attacked by Cobra and are captured. After learning of Cobra's plans, they escape to warn the others, while General Hawk is questioned for his usefulness to G.I. Joe team and Cobra has the Joes on the run. Captain Grid–Iron and Bullhorn attack the volcano base to stop the laser guns and Destro to distract Cobra, while Hawk and Ambush climb the head of mountain to set explosives.

In the episode "Pigskin Commando", Sgt. Slaughter is kidnapped by Cobra Commander and the Range Viper leader and it's up to Grid-Iron to save him. Bullhorn and Pathfinder follow Grid-Iron to keep him safe from other Cobra attacks

In the episode "An Officer and a Viperman", someone from G.I. Joe is leaking sensitive information. Pathfinder, Ambush, and Topside go undercover and join Cobra in order to find out whether there is a traitor in G.I. Joe.

In the episode "D-Day at Alcatraz, Part 1 and Part 2", Cobra is finally arrested and put in prison... but there is more to their capture. Pathfinder suspects something is fishy, and he tries to persuade his friend Grid-Iron to listen to him, but he doesn't, and says that Cobra is history and now their mission is to guard the "Comstock load submarine PM GeneratorX (EMP-electromagnetic pulse)". So Pathfinder disobeys orders and goes on a solo mission to investigate the prison of Alcatraz, which leads to his capture and is jailed with the female Warden and the guards, which was a scheme from Cobra to deceive the Joes and to capture the "Comstock load submarine PM GeneratorX (EMP-electromagnetic pulse)". After heavy attack from Cobra, its up to Grid-Iron to defeat the odds, save his friend Pathfinder, and save the day.

In the episode "Stuck on You", Pathfinder and Cobra Commander attempt to escape a Jungle safely when both crash during a battle

Pathfinder also appears in the second season of DiC in the following episodes: El Dorado The Lost City of Gold and A Is For Android along with numerous cameo in other episodes.

Pathfinder maintains a good friendship especially with Captain Grid-Iron, Ambush, Salvo, Bullhorn and Topside.

Toys[]

A Real American Hero (1990) All-new characters were the rule in A Real American Hero's lineup for 1990 of which Pathfinder was a part. Appearance: dark green hat with black brim; black hair; light green sunglasses; black short-sleeved shirt with open orange vest; black pants with orange and light green camouflage; dark and light green belt with cannon posts; black boots Accessories: light gray fuel-tank backpack with pegs for belts; two light gray cannons with handles on sides and holes for waist pegs; two short, silver ammo belts; black weed trimmer with detachable silver blade; standard short, black hose. YoJoe.com page/Filecard

The Real American Hero Collection (2001) A recolored Pathfinder managed to be part of The Real American Hero Collection where we find him bundled together with a re-released A.W.E. Striker. The same figure would also find itself bundled with a V.A.M.P. re-release sans the accessories that came with the original. YoJoe.com page/Filecard

Trivia[]

• His working names included Whacker, Bushmaster, Wildfire, Brushfire, and Wildwood.
• Pathfinder has the same serial number as fellow 1990 release Stretcher: 040-9812-JA41
• His prototype filecard reads, "Pathfinder intends to be the governor of Florida one day. When he was seventeen, his father told him that his beloved Big Cypress Swamp was in danger from developers, poachers, and polluters. Pathfinder said that if he was the governor, he would never let that happen. Dad said: 'Hard to become governor without a college education.' The next day, Pathfinder was asking the local recruiter how much time he had to serve to earn enough G.I. Bill credits for law school!"^[1]

Gallery[]

Episode D-Day at Alcatraz with Cpt.Grid-Iron & Pathfinder

Pathfinder and Captain Grid-Iron_D Day At Alcatraz

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