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[[Image:2PartPart2.png|thumb|"Positive... negative... rabbit..."]] | [[Image:2PartPart2.png|thumb|"Positive... negative... rabbit..."]] | ||
Gunhaver teams up with The Topplegangers in order to break into the Headquarters Playset and free Blue Laser Commander. | Gunhaver teams up with The Topplegangers in order to break into the Headquarters Playset and free Blue Laser Commander. | ||
- | '''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Gunhaver}}, {{Film|Crackotage}}, {{Film|Silent Rip}}, [[Subtlefuge]], [[Dryghost]], [[Swampslash]], [[Fudgeclank]], [[Flashfight]], {{Film|Fightgar}}, {{Film|Firebert}}, {{Film|Blue Laser Commander}}, {{Film|Reynold}}, {{Film|Ripberger}}, [[Green Helmets]], {{Film|Reinforcements}}, [[Taranchula]] (Easter | + | '''Cast (in order of appearance):''' {{Film|Gunhaver}}, {{Film|Crackotage}}, {{Film|Silent Rip}}, [[Subtlefuge]], [[Dryghost]], [[Swampslash]], [[Fudgeclank]], [[Flashfight]], {{Film|Fightgar}}, {{Film|Firebert}}, {{Film|Blue Laser Commander}}, {{Film|Reynold}}, {{Film|Ripberger}}, [[Green Helmets]], {{Film|Reinforcements}}, [[Taranchula]] (Easter Egg) |
'''Places (in order of appearance):''' [[Topplegangers' Hideout]], [[Cheat Commandos HQ]], [[Reynold's Office]], [[Blue Laser Cottage]] | '''Places (in order of appearance):''' [[Topplegangers' Hideout]], [[Cheat Commandos HQ]], [[Reynold's Office]], [[Blue Laser Cottage]] | ||
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'''SILENT RIP:''' And we need your help to break into the Headquarters Playset and free Blue Laser! | '''SILENT RIP:''' And we need your help to break into the Headquarters Playset and free Blue Laser! | ||
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'''SUBTLEFUGE:''' And how do we know this isn't a trap? | '''SUBTLEFUGE:''' And how do we know this isn't a trap? | ||
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'''SUBTLEFUGE:''' Euhhg! I'm convinced. You might as well meet the rest of the Topplegangers. | '''SUBTLEFUGE:''' Euhhg! I'm convinced. You might as well meet the rest of the Topplegangers. | ||
- | ''{Cut to a scene with one of the Topplegangers | + | ''{Cut to a scene with one of the Topplegangers, the Toppleganger is wearing glasses, also has a mustache, and has a gray skin color, wearing a pink shirt saying "BAD GUY", with a German helmet with a skull on it.}'' |
'''SUBTLEFUGE:''' Dryghost. | '''SUBTLEFUGE:''' Dryghost. | ||
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'''SUBTLEFUGE''': Each is sold separately with rifle and gear. | '''SUBTLEFUGE''': Each is sold separately with rifle and gear. | ||
- | ''{The "[[Cheap as Free]]" logo appears in the bottom left corner. Cut an exterior shot of the Cheat Commandos HQ, zooming in to the inside. Flashfight stands in front of [[The Screen]], on which is a diagram and the words "OPERATION TAKE 'EM DOWN".}'' | + | ''{The "[[Cheap as Free]]" logo appears in the bottom left corner. Cut an exterior shot of the Cheat Commandos HQ, zooming in to the inside. Flashfight stands in front of [[The Screen]], on which is a diagram and the words "OPERATION TAKE 'EM DOWN".}'' |
'''FLASHFIGHT:''' And then we all reverse flank, drop trou, and the insurgents should surrender! Any questions? | '''FLASHFIGHT:''' And then we all reverse flank, drop trou, and the insurgents should surrender! Any questions? | ||
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'''SWAMPSLASH:''' It looks like this rear battery cover leads to the holding cell. | '''SWAMPSLASH:''' It looks like this rear battery cover leads to the holding cell. | ||
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'''GUNHAVER:''' Then that's our way in! | '''GUNHAVER:''' Then that's our way in! | ||
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'''SUBTLEFUGE:''' We'll take the Ramshankle! | '''SUBTLEFUGE:''' We'll take the Ramshankle! | ||
- | ''{Cut to the Topplegangers and former Commandos in a beat | + | ''{Cut to the Topplegangers and former Commandos in a beat up boat with a pair of wings and a tank turret attached to it.}'' |
'''SINGERS:''' It's the Ramshankle, and you know dang well, it's made out of old vehicles that we couldn't sell! | '''SINGERS:''' It's the Ramshankle, and you know dang well, it's made out of old vehicles that we couldn't sell! | ||
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''{Quick cut to the theme song ending screen, picking up where it left off in part 1.}'' | ''{Quick cut to the theme song ending screen, picking up where it left off in part 1.}'' | ||
- | '''SINGERS:''' | + | '''SINGERS:''' —ets and toys!! |
==Easter Eggs== | ==Easter Eggs== | ||
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===Inside References=== | ===Inside References=== | ||
*Fightgar reminisces watching [[Pony Fights 2|Pony Fights]], previously seen in [[Commandos in the Classroom]]. | *Fightgar reminisces watching [[Pony Fights 2|Pony Fights]], previously seen in [[Commandos in the Classroom]]. | ||
- | *The words "BAD GUY" on Dryghost's t-shirt are likely a reference to [[Strong Bad]]'s | + | *The words "BAD GUY" on Dryghost's t-shirt are likely a reference to [[Strong Bad]]'s tattoo idea in [[Strong Bad is a Bad Guy]]. |
*"[[Terlet]]" is a reversal of [["Er" pronounced as "Oi"]]. | *"[[Terlet]]" is a reversal of [["Er" pronounced as "Oi"]]. | ||
**The script was "written on the john", another euphemism for a [[toilet]]. | **The script was "written on the john", another euphemism for a [[toilet]]. | ||
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*Flashfight appears to have been [[death|killed off]] at the end. | *Flashfight appears to have been [[death|killed off]] at the end. | ||
*The ex-commandos' gulp is another example of [[Spoken Sound Effects]]. | *The ex-commandos' gulp is another example of [[Spoken Sound Effects]]. | ||
- | **This line was uttered by Fightgar in [[Shopping | + | **This line was uttered by Fightgar in [[Shopping for Danger]]. |
*The Blue Laser Commander says "[[Can I Get A...?|Can I get a]] bo-nus?" in a similar tone to how Strong Bad says "Can I get a restricted?" in [[rated]], with Gunhaver replying in a similar tone to [[Strong Sad]]'s response. | *The Blue Laser Commander says "[[Can I Get A...?|Can I get a]] bo-nus?" in a similar tone to how Strong Bad says "Can I get a restricted?" in [[rated]], with Gunhaver replying in a similar tone to [[Strong Sad]]'s response. | ||
===Real-World References=== | ===Real-World References=== | ||
- | *Swampslash mentioning a rabbit while dressed like a battery is a reference to the mascot for | + | *Swampslash mentioning a rabbit while dressed like a battery is a reference to the mascot for [[Wikipedia:Energizer_Bunny|Energizer batteries]]. |
- | *The line "Each is sold separately with rifle and gear" is a reference to an '80s | + | *The line "Each is sold separately with rifle and gear" is a reference to an '80s [[Wikipedia:A-Team#Merchandise|A-Team]] toy commercial, previously referenced in the commentary for [[more armies]]. In the commercial, they say the same exact line about the A-Team action figures. |
- | *Reynold's pseudonym "Scrawnjob" is a reference to the rarely seen G.I. Joe character, | + | *Reynold's pseudonym "Scrawnjob" is a reference to the rarely seen G.I. Joe character, [[Wikipedia:Snow Job (G.I._Joe)|Snow Job]]. |
- | *Flashfight's plan Operation Take 'em Down is a plan to moon the enemy. A similar battle strategy occurred in '' | + | *Flashfight's plan Operation Take 'em Down is a plan to moon the enemy. A similar battle strategy occurred in [[Wikipedia:Braveheart|''Braveheart'']]. |
- | *Given Cheat Commandos is a parody of 1980s cartoon-and-toyline-combo | + | *Given Cheat Commandos is a parody of 1980s cartoon-and-toyline-combo [[wikipedia:G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero|G.I. Joe]], the Topplegangers appear to be a reference to the [[wikipedia:Dreadnoks|Dreadnoks]], since both are swamp-dwelling third factions of mercenaries formed of members with Cockney accents. In particular, Swampslash's disguise and linguistic ablities refer to the chameleonic Dreadnok leader, [[Wikipedia:Zartan|Zartan]], who wore a mohawk and leather jacket in the early 1990s. Zartan's original figure turned blue in direct sunlight, which is likely why Swampslash is also blue. |
- | *The Ramshankle is also a Dreadnok reference, specifically the | + | *The Ramshankle is also a Dreadnok reference, specifically the [[wikipedia:Thunder Machine|Thunder Machine]], which (in-universe) is made up of parts from several vehicles, including a dune buggy, a Camaro, and a stolen jet engine. The Thunder Machine toy itself was an original mold, though the idea of reusing parts from vehicles is a common one in such toylines. |
*In general, the introduction of the Topplegangers calls to mind many toy-based cartoons, where new groups of characters would be introduced by name one at a time and each demonstrate their gimmick, to ensure the viewer would remember the names of their toys. | *In general, the introduction of the Topplegangers calls to mind many toy-based cartoons, where new groups of characters would be introduced by name one at a time and each demonstrate their gimmick, to ensure the viewer would remember the names of their toys. | ||
- | *Subtlefuge's description of Swampslash's abilities is also similar to | + | *Subtlefuge's description of Swampslash's abilities is also similar to Indiana Jones' false statement regarding Marcus Brody in [[Wikipedia:Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade|''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'']]: "He speaks a dozen languages... He'll blend in — disappear..." |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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