Heavy Duty (G.I. Joe)

Infobox G.I. Joe character
name = Heavy Duty


caption =
affiliation = G.I. Joe
function = Heavy Ordnance Trooper
realname = Morris, Lamont A.
birthplace = Chicago, IL
serial = 807-0246-LM65
rank = E-5
primaryMOS = Laser Weapons Systems Operator
secondaryMOS = Indirect Fire Infantryman
subgroup = Star Brigade
series =
voiceby =
debut = 1991

Heavy Duty is a character from the G.I. Joe series of toylines, comics and cartoons.

His original file card indicates his real name is Lamont A. Morris of Chicago, Illinois. He serves as the G.I. Joe Team’s heavy ordnance specialist with a passion for classical guitars and Bach. He is described as being unafraid of any situation despite heavy enemy fire.

Toy history

The first appearance of Heavy Duty was in the 1991 edition of the toyline. Although he appeared in very minimal roles in other G.I. Joe media, Heavy Duty was still able to attain some level of popularity despite appearing late in the series. He is one of very few characters from that time to crossover to the G.I. Joe revival in 2002 and is included in . He has had several editions of action figures since then.

A Real American Hero

In other media, Heavy Duty first appeared in issue #130 of the G.I. Joe comics published by Marvel Comics. He was among the group of Joes who defended the Pit from an assault by Cobra. He did not appear again until an issue in the comics published by Devil’s Due. He was also featured in the second season of the . In both comic and cartoon incarnations, he had a fairly generic personality and no mention is made of his love for classical music.

In the Dic Series Heavy Duty appeared in several episode in season 3 & 4.

In the CGI animated film, Heavy Duty returns with a more colorful personality albeit as one who loves explosives. It is mentioned in the film that he is Roadblock’s cousin. Like his relative, he shares the same passion in cooking, if not the skills.

igma 6

Heavy Duty co-stars in the new series, . Like Spy Troops, his personality is revamped once more. He does not possess the same refinement as his original incarnation. This Heavy Duty is more preoccupied with his brawn and shows off his muscles as much as he can. He is usually paired with fellow teammate Tunnel Rat.

G.I. Joe Live Action Movie

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is set to portray Heavy Duty in the live action movie.