The history of the Corps! military action figure line begins in 1986 when the first series of 24 figures was released. Shortly thereafter another 6 figures were added bringing the assortment total to 30. These 30 figures would be Lanard's staple military line for the next 10 years. They are often confused as 3 3/4" GI Joes action figures from Hasbro.
2005 The Corps! Special Forces figures-
BUCKS- Bio Nuclear Containment Squad - INTO THE HOT ZONE!
For chemically toxic danger or a highly highly explosive dilemma, you call in the BUCKS! These brave, level-headed brainiacs are ready for anything. Decked out in a high tech, ultra light armor and equipped with the most advanced gear, the BUCKS are the best suited to shut down enemy labs and disarm warheads. No bomb threat is too great to keep them from going into the hot zone!
ROOS- Rescue Overt Operations Squad - JUMP INTO ACTION!
If there's a team pinned down in hostile territory or prioners in a hot zone behind enemy lines, the roughneck ROOS are ready to jump into action! These overt operatives let nothing stand in their way. They are strong enough to take on the toughest obstacles in the harshest terrain. ROOS secure and extract because they can handle what others can't. If you go in, they can get you out!
WASPS- Winged Assault and Strategic Protection Squad - RULE THE SKIES!
Whether it's large scale battle or clearing a path from above, these fly boys own the skies! Overwhelming ground assaults are no match for the WASPS. With pinpoint accuracy they are a threat to any enemy without a ground to air missle and their immense firepower lets them clean up bad situations quickly as a last resort. For a powerful sting from above, call in the WASPS!
ORCS- Oceanic Recon and Covert Assault Squad - ATTACK UNSEEN!
Only the toughest of the CORPS! qualify to join the elite ranks of the ORCAS. These oceanic specialists can stealthily infiltrate highly secured area without detection. Hand to hand combat and strength training allows them to maintain the element of surprise behind enemy lines, ORCAS state of the art aquatic gear, weapons and athletic prowess make them a force to be reckoned with in the water as well as on the shore.
