Machine Gunner

Code Name:

Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll

Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll Carded (25th)
Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll Carded (Comic)

Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll Carded Back (25th)
Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll Carded Back (Comic)

Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll's Filecard

Figure Description:

Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll was released with the second wave of single packs in 2008 celebrating the 25th Anniversary of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.

Versions of Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll:

• Rock 'n Roll (1982)
• Rock 'n Roll v1.5 (1983) (Swivel Arm)
• Rock & Roll v2 (1989)
• Rock 'n Roll v3 (1991)
• Rock 'n Roll v4 (1993)
• Rock 'n Roll v5 (1997)
• Rock 'n Roll v6 (2001)
• Rock 'n Roll v7 (2005) - as Craig "Rock 'n Roll" McConnell
• Rock 'n Roll v8 (2007) - as Craig "Rock 'n Roll" McConnell
• Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll (2008)
• Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll v2 (2008)
• Bench-Press (2009)

In 2008, Rock 'n Roll was renamed to "Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll". In 2009, he was renamed again to "Bench-Press". So while there are multiple names, they are all based on the character "Rock 'n Roll".

Accessories:

Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll came with a green helmet, two green bandoliers, a green belt, a gray machine gun with bipod and ammo belt, a green knife, and a black stand.

View Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll All-Geared-Up!

Variations:

Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll was carded in two ways: first on a card that emphasized the 25th Anniversary of G.I. Joe, and then on a card that emphasized the G.I. Joe comic.

Body Construction:

Ssgt. Rock 'n Roll was made with the torso and waist of Snake Eyes (v28) (2007), the arms and legs of Duke (v23) (2007), and a new head.