This figure was offered to attendees at the 2007 International G.I. Joe Convention through the G.I.Joe Collector's Club. The exclusive figure came in a star case and was limited to only 1000.
*Primary Military Specialty: Combat Training Instructor
Secondary Military Specialty: Special Services (Bagpipe Player)
Birthplace: Glascow, Scotland
Rowdy Roddy Piper spent his formative years in the Royal Regiment of the Scottish Army. He earned the nickname "Rowdy" by clashing with his senior instructors and pummeling his teammates during combat exercises. This aggressive attitude allowed him to excel in the disciplines of close-proximity fighting. He became an expert with explosives, small arms, and hand-to-hand combat at a higher tactical level than most soldiers. This natural talent helped him to win top honors from his Infantry unit and a position as Senior Drill Instructor.
It was later revealed that his birthright was part of the Destro clan. Following his heritage, he became a mercenary and took charge of the Iron Grenadier training program at Castle McCullen. As an offensive tactician, he only selects the best of the best for Iron Grenadier guards, Iron Anvil paratroopers and Undertow divers. His training methods specialize in Close Quarters Battle Tactics (CQBT) and hybrid martial arts which incorporated techniques from several different fighting styles as well as submission techniques to secure compliance from the enemy. He proudly wears his distinctive kilted uniform during all Iron Grenadier exercises and plays his bagpipes before going to battle.
"Sooner or later everybody pays the Piper!"
*Source: Filecard on package.