Mutt's real name is given as Stanley R. Perlmutter, and his rank that of army specialist SP-4 (E-4). He is a native of
Iselin, New Jersey
Iselin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey.staff sergeant) E-6.
Mutt's service record includes graduation from the Jungle Warfare Training School, and had an attachment to a cadre to the Special Ops School and also had a role as an adviser to the Security and Enforcement Committee. Mutt is expert with the
M-16
The M16 rifle (officially designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16) is a family of military rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States military. The original M16 rifle was a 5.56×45mm automatic rifle with a 20-roun ...
,
M-14 M14, M-14, or M.14 most often refers to:
* M14 rifle, an American military rifle
** Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle, an American designated marksman rifle based on the M14
M14, M-14, or M.14 may also refer to:
Roads
* Highway M14 (Ukraine)
* M-14 (Mic ...
MAC-11
The MAC-11 (''Military Armament Corporation'' Model 11) is a machine pistol developed by American firearm designer Gordon Ingram at the Military Armament Corporation (MAC) during the 1970s in Powder Springs, Georgia, United States. The weapon is a ...
.
Mutt is characterized as a natural with animals and as having had several pet dogs in his youth, which he trained exceptionally well. The smartest of these was Junkyard, who accompanied Mutt into the army. It is suggested that Junkyard is more popular than his master, since he is friendlier than Mutt. Following the retirement from service of the initial Junkyard, his offspring Junkyard II - who is as loyal, smart, and well-trained as his sire - is now Mutt's partner.
In the UK and European
Action Force
Action Force is a brand of European action figures released in the 1980s that was based on the ''Action Man'' toyline. It was also used to introduce '' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' toys to European markets. Several publishing companies have ...
canon Mutt is listed as coming from
Madrid
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in Spain.
Toys
Mutt, with his dog Junkyard, was first released as an action figure in 1984. The figure was repainted and released as part of the Slaughter's Marauders line in 1989.
A new version of Mutt and Junkyard was released as an action figure in 1992, as part of the DEF (Drug Elimination Force) line. The figure was repainted and released as part of the Battle Corps line in 1993. This version was repainted and rereleased a third time as part of the G.I. Joe Collector's Convention in 2004.
In 2004, Mutt and Junkyard were released as part of a Toys R Us exclusive "Anti-Venom Task Force" six-pack. The story behind the Anti-Venom Task Force, is that they are G.I. Joe's response to
Doctor Mindbender
Dr. Mindbender is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. He is a scientist who works for the terrorist organization Cobra; like other characters in the fictional universe, his cha ...
and
Cobra Commander
Cobra Commander is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the '' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' franchise. He is the supreme leader of the terrorist organization Cobra and the archenemy of the G.I. Joe Team. He was portrayed by Joseph ...
turning civilians into dangerous monsters.
Mutt and Junkyard were released as part of the DTC in 2005. This version is the only Mutt figure not to have facial hair. Mutt and Junkyard were released as part of the 25th anniversary line in 2008.
Comics
Marvel Comics
In the
Marvel Comics
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Torpedo
A modern torpedo is an underwater ranged weapon launched above or below the water surface, self-propelled towards a target, and with an explosive warhead designed to detonate either on contact with or in proximity to the target. Historically, s ...
, and
Tripwire
A tripwire is a passive triggering mechanism. Typically, a wire or cord is attached to a device for detecting or reacting to physical movement.
Military applications
Such tripwires may be attached to one or more mines – especially fragm ...
Wild Weasel
Wild Weasel is a code name given by the United States Air Force (USAF) to an aircraft of any type equipped with anti-radiation missiles and tasked with the suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD): destroying the radar and surface-to-air mis ...
when they try to escape. The two are captured and the Joe trio then have to deal with Cobra high command. There are running firefights and prisoners taken and lost. Eventually the Joe trio safely make it back to the Joe vessel 'The Jane'.
He is featured in issues #140-142. Mutt, Junkyard and
Spirit
Spirit or spirits may refer to:
Liquor and other volatile liquids
* Spirits, a.k.a. liquor, distilled alcoholic drinks
* Spirit or tincture, an extract of plant or animal material dissolved in ethanol
* Volatile (especially flammable) liquids, ...
fight Cobra forces, including many Alley-Vipers, in Millville. The two had traveled there to visit Mutt's family and friends and were on hand to fight a Cobra takeover. Though the Joes start a mini-resistance movement and fight back, Cobra's use of adjustable brainwashing allow them to escape attention for some time. Spirit and Mutt are severely discredited. The two are later exonerated in court.
Mutt and Junkyard later work with the K9 MP team of
Law and Order
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to provide perimeter security for the current Joe base.
Devil's Due
In the Devil's Due G.I. Joe series he shows up in issue #14. It is revealed Junkyard had died during the seven years the team was disbanded. Mutt is working now with Junkyard's son. He had just been redrawn into the Joe team again; he is a week away from being assigned to one of their secondary bases. Mutt meets up with
Bazooka
Bazooka () is the common name for a man-portable recoilless anti-tank rocket launcher weapon, widely deployed by the United States Army, especially during World War II. Also referred to as the "stovepipe", the innovative bazooka was among the ...
,
Alpine
Alpine may refer to any mountainous region. It may also refer to:
Places Europe
* Alps, a European mountain range
** Alpine states, which overlap with the European range
Australia
* Alpine, New South Wales, a Northern Village
* Alpine National Pa ...
, and
Rock 'n Roll
Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll, rock 'n' roll, or rock 'n roll) is a genre of popular music that evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It originated from African-American music such as jazz, rhythm an ...
. They were visiting with Alpine in his new home in Delhi Hills. A few clues lead to the four Joes uncovering a massive Cobra outpost underneath the very bar they are drinking at. With the assistance of the others and Junkyard Junior, the Cobras are forced to flee town. Again, other Joes find no evidence of Cobra activity; it is the veteran status of the four that keep them from real trouble. Confirmation comes much later when an anonymous tip leads Joes to uncover more Cobra influence in Delhi Hills.
Mutt is injured when Cobra officers invade 'The Coffin', G.I. Joe's maximum security prison. Junkyard Jr. is shown standing over him when
Storm Shadow
Storm Shadow is an Anglo-French low-observable, long-range, air-launched cruise missile developed since 1994 by Matra and British Aerospace, and now manufactured by MBDA. Storm Shadow is the weapon's British appellation. In French service, it is ...
stops to check on the situation.
Animated series
Sunbow
Mutt first appeared in the Sunbow/Marvel ''
G.I. Joe
''G.I. Joe'' is an American media franchise and a line of action figures owned and produced by the toy company Hasbro. The initial product offering represented four of the branches of the U.S. armed forces with the Action Soldier ( U.S. Army), Ac ...
'' cartoon in "The Revenge of Cobra" mini-series. Mutt was voiced by
Bill Morey
Bill Morey (December 19, 1919 – December 10, 2003) was an American character actor.Harris M. Lentz III''Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2003: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture'' McFarland, 2004 page 27 ...
, while Junkyard's vocal effects were provided by Frank Welker.
Mutt had a supporting role in "The Revenge of Cobra". While pursuing Cobra,
Flint
Flint, occasionally flintstone, is a sedimentary cryptocrystalline form of the mineral quartz, categorized as the variety of chert that occurs in chalk or marly limestone. Flint was widely used historically to make stone tools and sta ...
, Mutt and
Roadblock
A roadblock is a temporary installation set up to control or block traffic along a road. The reasons for one could be:
*Roadworks
*Temporary road closure during special events
*Police chase
*Robbery
* Sobriety checkpoint
In peaceful circumstances ...
are caught in a tornado created by
Destro
Laird James McCullen Destro XXIV, usually referred to simply as Destro, is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and cartoon series. He is the leader of the Iron Grenadiers, and founder of M.A.R.S. ...
's Weather Dominator weapon. The three are trapped into the Pit of Chaos and attacked by strangling vines planted there. Mutt and Junkyard stall the vines with the propulsion system of his Skystriker. Constructing a
gyrocopter
An autogyro (from Greek and , "self-turning"), also known as a ''gyroplane'', is a type of rotorcraft that uses an unpowered rotor in free autorotation to develop lift. Forward thrust is provided independently, by an engine-driven propeller. Wh ...
from Skystriker parts, the Joes attempt to fly away, but Roadblock lets Flint and Mutt escape on their own. Flint and Mutt look for a way back to G.I. Joe headquarters, ending up in a Cobra-run town instead. They enter a café, where they defeat a group of thugs and meet Shipwreck, whom they recruit into the Joe team.
Mutt had another supporting role in the miniseries "The Pyramid of Darkness". He commands the G.I. Joe space shuttle and is captured alongside the other Joes in the
Dreadnoks
Cobra (sometimes referred to as Cobra Command) is a fictional terrorist organization and the nemesis of the G.I. Joe Team in the Hasbro action figure toyline '' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' and '' G.I. Joe: Sigma 6'', as well as in related m ...
' takeover of the Joes' space station with the help of creatures called Fatal Fluffies. Mutt aids
Dusty
Dusty may refer to:
Places in the United States
* Dusty, New Mexico, an unincorporated community
* Dusty, Washington, an unincorporated community
* Dusty Glacier, Washington
People
* Dusty (given name)
* Dusty (nickname)
* Slim Dusty, Austra ...
in learning about Cobra's plans, along with installing a device to allow the Joes on Earth to receive transmissions from the space station. Mutt has Junkyard grab the whistle controlling the Fatal Fluffies for him. He transforms them into their smaller and less dangerous versions by blowing it, allowing the Joes to retake the space station.
Mutt's most prominent appearance in the series was in "Cobra's Creatures". In the episode, Cobra captures Mutt and Junkyard so that Dr. Lucifer, a scientist working for Cobra, can test his high frequency device, which mind-controls animals. Junkyard is turned against Mutt and chases him. Mutt tries to bring Junkyard to his senses, but is forced to fight him. Mutt and Junkyard reconcile after the Joes destroy Cobra's machine that controls animals.
In the two-part episode "The Synthoid Conspiracy", Junkyard senses the synthoids of Duke and General Franks. He attacks Franks' impostor, who then orders the arrest of Mutt and Junkyard. They escape with help from Rock 'n Roll. Shortly after, Mutt and Junkyard encounter Destro, who offers to explain how Cobra turned the Joes' army against them. They distrust and try to attack him, but Destro stuns them with a gas gun. Waking up near a Cobra base, Mutt and Junkyard find and save Duke, who tells them about Cobra's synthoid plot. Duke and Mutt break into Cobra's launch base, where Mutt frees the Joes' captured senior military officers.
In the episode "Cobra Claws Are Coming to Town", Mutt reveals his parents neglected him during the holiday season.
Mutt appears in one of G.I. Joe's
public service announcements
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, in which he teaches a kid not to pet strange animals.
G.I. Joe
''G.I. Joe'' is an American media franchise and a line of action figures owned and produced by the toy company Hasbro. The initial product offering represented four of the branches of the U.S. armed forces with the Action Soldier ( U.S. Army), Ac ...
Mutt and Junkyard appear in the '' Robot Chicken'' episode "The Ramblings of Maurice" with Mutt voiced by Seth Green and Junkyard's vocal effects provided by
Tom Kane
Thomas Kane Roberts (born April 15, 1962) is a retired American voice actor. He is best known for his work in animation and video games, most notably in the '' Star Wars'' franchise.
Career
Kane began his voice-over career in 1977, at fifteen ye ...
. After Junkyard dies from eating a chocolate statue dedicated to Roadblock, Mutt, alongside the rest of G.I. Joe, honor Junkyard at the funeral where his body is shot into the ocean. In a
post-credits scene
A post-credits scene (commonly referred to as a stinger or credit cookie) or mid-credits scene is a short clip that appears after all or some of the closing credits have rolled and sometimes after a production logo of a film, TV series, or video g ...
, Mutt explains that dogs should not eat chocolate due to the toxic substance
theobromine
Theobromine, also known as xantheose, is the principal alkaloid of '' Theobroma cacao'' (cacao plant). Theobromine is slightly water-soluble (330 mg/L) with a bitter taste. In industry, theobromine is used as an additive and precursor to ...
in it that causes
theobromine poisoning
Theobromine poisoning, also informally called chocolate poisoning or cocoa poisoning, is an overdosage reaction to the xanthine alkaloid theobromine, found in chocolate, tea, cola beverages, and some other foods.
Sources
Cocoa powder contains ...
.
Other works
In a 1995 study, Mutt and Junkyard are examined in relation to how G.I. Joe episodes relate to contemporary culture and marketing.