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{{about|[[characters]]}} {{forshort|Cheat Commandos (toon)}}
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{{about|franchise}} {{forshort|Cheat Commandos (toon)}}
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'''Cheat Commandos''' is a media franchise within the [[Homestar Runner universe]]. Inspired by [[The Cheat]]'s [[Firebert]] persona in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[army]], every known character in the Cheat Commandos universe (except for [[Ser-g-geant Marshie]] and [[Mrs. Commanderson]]) is a The Cheat. Originally introduced as a [[Action Figure Character Variations|toy line]] manufactured by [[Cheap as Free#Toys|Cheap as Free Toys]] (all figures costing [[$11.01]] and for ages 3-5), it was quickly spun off into its own [[TV Shows|TV series]], ''Cheat Commandos Adventures''.
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The '''Cheat Commandos''' are an elite fighting force who, along with a civilian contractor named [[Reynold]], are dedicated to stopping the evil forces of [[Blue Laser]] (though in rare instances like celebrating [[Thanksgiving]], they call a truce with Blue Laser). Every character in the known Cheat Commandos universe is a [[The Cheat]] (except for [[Ser-g-geant Marshie]] and [[Mrs. Commanderson]]), inspired by The Cheat's [[Firebert]] persona in the [[Strong Bad Email]] [[army]]. All of the episodes of the [[TV Shows|TV series]] ''Cheat Commandos Adventures'' are written by [[A. Chimendez]], with the exception of ''Movie Night!'', which was written by A. Chimendez Jr. Each Cheat Commandos toon seems to parody a different facet of 1980s animated shows, such as the nonstop plugs for action figures and breakfast cereals and rehashing as teaching aids. All of the Cheat Commandos [[Action Figure Character Variations|action figures]] are manufactured by [[Cheap as Free#Toys|Cheap as Free Toys]], cost [[$11.01]], and are for ages 3-5. The Cheat Commandos' [[slogan#Cheat Commandos|slogan]] is "Rock Rock On!" (although at one point [[Gunhaver]] said that it was "Riggidy Roll" from now on). The series frequently encourages the viewer to [[Buy all our playsets and toys!!|buy all the playsets and toys]].
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Mostly written by [[A. Chimendez]], the series features the titular elite fighting force and their civilian contractor [[Reynold]], sworn to protect the world from (or in rare instances like celebrating [[Thanksgiving]], call a truce with) the evil forces of [[Blue Laser]]. The Cheat Commandos' [[Mottos and Slogans#Cheat Commandos|slogan]] is "Rock Rock On!" (although at one point [[Gunhaver]] declared that it would be "Riggidy Roll" from now on).
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As a parody of commercialized 1980s animated shows (particularly {{w|G.I. Joe}}), each episode exists to promote the action figures and breakfast cereals, and ends with the jingle "[[Buy all our playsets and toys!!]]". Even the show's [[Cheat Commandos Theme Song|theme song]] seems more committed to selling the figures than conveying the plot, describing the commandos' actions in vague and noncommittal terms. The characters [[Fourth Wall Breaks|break the fourth wall]] by describing settings as "playsets" and advertising their own merchandise. The parody also extends to the inclusion of teaching aids and public service announcements, an exaggerated patriotic attitude, and occasionally lazy animation.
==Members==
==Members==
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* [[Gunhaver]] — ''The squad leader, Has a gun.''
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[[Image:cheat commandos01.png|thumb|"Collect them all!"]]
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* [[Flashfight]] — ''Has three medals and five buttons''
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* [[Gunhaver]] {{--}} ''The squad leader, has a gun''
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* [[Fightgar]] — ''Needs to shave''
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* [[Flashfight]] {{--}} ''Has three medals and five buttons''
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* [[Silent Rip]] — ''Snuck up on me''
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* [[Fightgar]] {{--}} ''Needs to shave''
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* [[Crackotage]] — ''That guy that flies that plane''
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* [[Silent Rip]] {{--}} ''Snuck up on me''
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* [[Reinforcements]] — ''The one that Coach Z bought''
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* [[Crackotage]] {{--}} ''That guy that flies that plane''
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* [[Firebert]] — ''Not a good commando name''
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* [[Reinforcements]] {{--}} ''The one that Coach Z bought''
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* [[Ripberger]] — ''Not wearing pajamas''
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* [[Firebert]] {{--}} ''Not a good commando name''
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* [[Foxface]] — ''Not one of the guys''
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* [[Ripberger]] {{--}} ''Not wearing pajamas''
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* [[Reynold]] — ''Civilian Contractor''
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* [[Foxface]] {{--}} ''Not one of the guys''
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* [[Agent Chimendez]]
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* [[Reynold]] {{--}} ''Civilian contractor''
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* [[Agent Chimendez]] {{--}} ''Expanded universe character''
* "Like fifty" [[Green Helmets]]
* "Like fifty" [[Green Helmets]]
===Possibly===
===Possibly===
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* [[Ser-g-geant Marshie]] — ''A marshmallow, not a cottonball''
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* [[Ser-g-geant Marshie]] {{--}} ''A marshmallow, not a cottonball''
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* [[Mrs. Commanderson]] — ''Some kind of bird-reptile''
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* [[Mrs. Commanderson]] {{--}} ''Some kind of bird-reptile''
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* [[Gunhavette]] — ''Takes no guff''
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* [[Gunhavette]] {{--}} ''Takes no guff''
===Others===
===Others===
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* [[Oliver Smidgen]] — ''Raised by a distant relative''
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* [[Oliver Smidgen]] {{--}} ''Raised by a distant relative''
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* [[Reynold's Brother]] — ''Doesn't care about much''
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* [[Reynold's Brother]] {{--}} ''Doesn't care about much''
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* [[Gunk Iller]] — ''He be illin'!''
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* [[Gunk Iller]] {{--}} ''He be illin'!''
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* [[The Topplegangers|Dryghost, Fudgeclank, Subtlefuge, and Swampslash]] — the Topplegangers, mercenaries of uncertain loyalties
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* [[The Topplegangers|Dryghost, Fudgeclank, Subtlefuge, and Swampslash]] {{--}} the Topplegangers, mercenaries of uncertain loyalties
== Toons ==
== Toons ==
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* [[Cheat Commandos (toon)|Cheat Commandos]]
* [[Cheat Commandos (toon)|Cheat Commandos]]
* [[Cheat Commandos...O's]] aka ''Time to break...fast!''
* [[Cheat Commandos...O's]] aka ''Time to break...fast!''
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* [[Shopping for Danger]]
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* [[Shopping For Danger]]
* [[Commandos in the Classroom]] aka ''Movie Night!''
* [[Commandos in the Classroom]] aka ''Movie Night!''
* [[Blue Laserdisc Challenge]] ([[Everything Else, Volume 2]] exclusive)
* [[Blue Laserdisc Challenge]] ([[Everything Else, Volume 2]] exclusive)
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* [[An Important Rap Song]]
* [[An Important Rap Song]]
* [[The Next Epi-Snowed]] aka ''Just Chill... Til The Next Epi-Snowed!''
* [[The Next Epi-Snowed]] aka ''Just Chill... Til The Next Epi-Snowed!''
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* [[2 Part Episode: Part 1]]
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* [[Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 1]]
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* [[2 Part Episode: Part 2]]
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* [[Cheat Commandos: Two Part Episode: Part 2]]
=== Other Appearances===
=== Other Appearances===
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* [[Toikey TV]]
* [[Toikey TV]]
* [[Pistols for Pandas]] (Easter egg)
* [[Pistols for Pandas]] (Easter egg)
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* [[Decemberween Dangeresque]]
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* [[Dangeresque Puppet Squad: The Hot Jones Hijack]]
* [[Mr. Poofers Must Die]] ([[YouTube Related Video Thumbnails#arbordayspecial|fake thumbnail]]; aka ''The Cheat Commandos Arbor Day Special'')
* [[Mr. Poofers Must Die]] ([[YouTube Related Video Thumbnails#arbordayspecial|fake thumbnail]]; aka ''The Cheat Commandos Arbor Day Special'')
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* {{Decemberweenvent Calendar|12}}
==Fun Facts==
==Fun Facts==
*In the Cheat Commandos logo, the word "Cheat" is colored like The Cheat, and the word "Commandos" has the same colors as the flag of [[Strong Badia]].
*In the Cheat Commandos logo, the word "Cheat" is colored like The Cheat, and the word "Commandos" has the same colors as the flag of [[Strong Badia]].
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*In the TV show, Gunhaver is voiced by [[Crack Stuntman]], and Firebert is presumably voiced by The Cheat. Other voice actors include the [[guy who does the bad guy's voice]] (as the Blue Laser Commander), [[Crack Stuntman's Girlfriend]] (as the [[New Bad Guy Girl Character]]) and [[A. Chimendez]] (as [[Agent Chimendez]]).
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*In the TV show, Gunhaver is voiced by [[Crack Stuntman]], and Firebert is presumably voiced by The Cheat. Other voice actors include the [[guy who does the bad guy's voice]] (as the Blue Laser Commander), [[Crack Stuntman's girlfriend]] (as the [[New Bad Guy Girl Character]]) and [[A. Chimendez]] (as [[Agent Chimendez]]).
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**In the DVD commentary for [[An Important Rap Song]], Fightgar mentions that his voice actor is "Reynolda Crake", but Mike accuses him of just making that up.
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**In the DVD commentary for [[An Important Rap Song]], Fightgar mentions that his voice actor is "Reynolda Crake", but [[Mike Chapman]] accuses him of just making that up.
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*All known episodes are written by [[A. Chimendez]], with the exception of ''Movie Night!'', which was written by A. Chimendez Jr.
*In all of the Cheat Commandos toons, the Cheat Commandos have spots resembling the shape of the [[Disney]]'s {{w|Mickey Mouse}} logo at the bottom of their body.
*In all of the Cheat Commandos toons, the Cheat Commandos have spots resembling the shape of the [[Disney]]'s {{w|Mickey Mouse}} logo at the bottom of their body.
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*Cheat Commandos toys were briefly seen in the emails [[garage sale]] and [[concert]].
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*Cheat Commandos toys were briefly seen in the [[Strong Bad Email]]s [[garage sale]] and [[concert]].
*Cheat Commandos toys can be purchased from the [[Store]].
*Cheat Commandos toys can be purchased from the [[Store]].
**In addition, cardboard cutouts of the playsets are [[Cheat Commandos Playsets|available for download]].
**In addition, cardboard cutouts of the playsets are [[Cheat Commandos Playsets|available for download]].
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*The Cheat Commandos are a parody of {{w|G.I. Joe}}, especially the toyline.
 
*After {{w|Hasbro}} uploaded the entire original G.I. Joe cartoon onto YouTube in 2020, all of the Cheat Commandos cartoons were uploaded to the [[homestarrunnerdotcom]] YouTube channel.
*After {{w|Hasbro}} uploaded the entire original G.I. Joe cartoon onto YouTube in 2020, all of the Cheat Commandos cartoons were uploaded to the [[homestarrunnerdotcom]] YouTube channel.

Current revision as of 22:31, 5 June 2024

"Cheat Commandos, maybe fighting for freedom, and each is sold separately."
This article is about the franchise. For the short, see Cheat Commandos (toon).

Cheat Commandos is a media franchise within the Homestar Runner universe. Inspired by The Cheat's Firebert persona in the Strong Bad Email army, every known character in the Cheat Commandos universe (except for Ser-g-geant Marshie and Mrs. Commanderson) is a The Cheat. Originally introduced as a toy line manufactured by Cheap as Free Toys (all figures costing $11.01 and for ages 3-5), it was quickly spun off into its own TV series, Cheat Commandos Adventures.

Mostly written by A. Chimendez, the series features the titular elite fighting force and their civilian contractor Reynold, sworn to protect the world from (or in rare instances like celebrating Thanksgiving, call a truce with) the evil forces of Blue Laser. The Cheat Commandos' slogan is "Rock Rock On!" (although at one point Gunhaver declared that it would be "Riggidy Roll" from now on).

As a parody of commercialized 1980s animated shows (particularly G.I. Joe), each episode exists to promote the action figures and breakfast cereals, and ends with the jingle "Buy all our playsets and toys!!". Even the show's theme song seems more committed to selling the figures than conveying the plot, describing the commandos' actions in vague and noncommittal terms. The characters break the fourth wall by describing settings as "playsets" and advertising their own merchandise. The parody also extends to the inclusion of teaching aids and public service announcements, an exaggerated patriotic attitude, and occasionally lazy animation.

Contents

[edit] Members

"Collect them all!"

[edit] Possibly

[edit] Others

[edit] Toons

[edit] Other Appearances

[edit] Fun Facts

[edit] Quotes of the Week

Cheat Commandos' Quotes of the Week
  • "Cheat Commandos, maybe fighting for freedom, and each is sold separately. Cheat Commandos, they're probably battling evil. Buy all our playsets and toys!" (Cheat Commandos, PC Mac)
Cheat Commandos
The Commandos Gunhaver, Crackotage, Fightgar, Firebert, Flashfight, Reinforcements, Reynold, Ripberger, Silent Rip
Agent Chimendez, Foxface, Green Helmets, Ser-g-geant Marshie
Blue Laser Blue Laser Commander, Blue Laser Babies, Blue Laser Minion, New Bad Guy Girl Character
Other Characters Gunhavette, Gunk Iller, Mrs. Commanderson, Oliver Smidgen, Reynold's Brother, The Topplegangers
Places Cheat Commandos HQ (The Screen), Arctic Playset, Kitchen Commandos, Reynold's Office
Blue Laser HQ, Blue Laser Commander's Nana's Backyard, Blue Laser Cottage
The Desert, Jaded Teen Pizza, Price Style, Reynold's Parents' House, Topplegangers' Hideout
Combat Accessories Cheat Commandos Vehicles, Crackotage's Plane, Gunhaver's Gun, Justice Rocket Backpack Rocket Rocket, Spy Camera
Episodes Cheat Commandos, Cheat Commandos...O's, Shopping For Danger, Commandos in the Classroom, Blue Laserdisc Challenge, Let us give TANKS!
An Important Rap Song, The Next Epi-Snowed, Two Part Episode (Part 1, Part 2), Dangeresque Puppet Squad: The Hot Jones Hijack
Show Elements Theme Song, Buy all our playsets and toys!!
Cast and Crew A. Chimendez, Crack Stuntman, Crack Stuntman's Girlfriend, Guy Who Does The Bad Guy's Voice, The Cheat
Miscellaneous Playsets (for figurines), Rejected Cheat Commandos, Other Costumes, Pony Fights 2, Cheat Commandos Tactics
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