Barnyard Commandos

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Barnyard Commandos is an action figure line that was produced by Playmates in 1989. A thirteen episode animated series was based on the figured the following year. Produced by Murakami-Wolf-Swenson, it features the vocal talents of S. Scott Bullock, Thom Bray, Pat Fraley, Paul Hreppel, John Mariano, Bob Ridgeley, Lennie Weinrib, and Danny Wells.

The property is based around the concept of farm animals who consumed radioactive materials left over from an abandoned military experiment, mutating them into hyper-intelligent, anthropomorphic paramilitary troops. This consists of two "hilariously harmless" opposing teams: the R.A.M.S. (Rebel Army of Military Sheep) and the P.O.R.K.S. (Platoon of Rebel Killer Swine).

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[edit] Action figures

Two series of Barnyard Commandos were produced, each including several figures from both teams. The figures are non-poseable and made of soft, hollow plastic much like squeaky toys. They each include a weapon accessory that fastens onto the figure and a brief, humorous character description on the cardback.

Burger King also produced a series of tie-in toys as Kids' Meal premiums.

[edit] Series 1

R.A.M.S.

  • Sergeant Woolly Pullover
  • Commodore Fleece Cardigan
  • Major Legger Mutton
  • Pilot Fluff Pendleton

P.O.R.K.S.

  • General Hamfat Lardo
  • Private Side O'Bacon
  • Sergeant Shoat N. Sweet
  • Captain Tusker Chitlins

[edit] Series 2

R.A.M.S.

  • Master Sargent Cornelius Cannonfodder
  • Private Bull Bellwether
  • Commander Missiles Muttonchop
  • Lieutenant Sureshot Shearling

P.O.R.K.S.

  • Corporal Hy Ondahog
  • Staff Sergeant Blaster McBacon
  • Major Piggyback Gunner
  • Captain Hogg Wilde

[edit] Vehicles

  • Bacon Bomber
  • Pork Chopper
  • Pork-A-Pult
  • Ram Tank

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