The Cheat Commandos is a fictional cartoon series and line of action figures in the universe of the animated cartoon series Homestar Runner. The commandos resemble a series of stereotypical G.I. Joe figures, and are described as "an elite fighting force, sworn to defeat the evil forces of Blue Laser!"

The Cheat Commandos toys are produced by the fictional Cheap as Free Toys, and are all modelled after long-time Homestar Runner character The Cheat. Nominally an action cartoon, episodes of the Cheat Commandos quickly degenerate into blatant advertisements for Cheat Commandos playsets, accessories, and breakfast cereal. Even the theme song goes so far as to include the lyric "Buy all our Playsets and Toys!" This is in keeping with the series' style of parodying early 1980s cartoons, which were seen by many as being only slightly less blatant advertising for their related toy lines.

Characters

Gunhaver: apparent mission commander, Gunhaver sports "cool glasses" and a "stylin' coat".

Firebert: The original Cheat commando. Is ridiculed for his bad commando name, and speaks like The Cheat.

Silent Rip: Has a job spying on enemies, he seems to have a voice similar to that of a stereotypical surfer.

Crackotage: Is referred to as "that guy who flies that plane," he talks in rhyme followed by a laugh.

Fightgar: The true commando, he carries a bandolier around his neck, wears a red bandana, and seriously needs to shave. He talks in a rough London accent and has been seen wearing implausible disguises.

Flashfight: described as being "in charge of stuff!!", Flashfight has not yet made an appearance in a Cheat Commandos cartoon.

Ripberger: Believed to be a ninja. He is yet to be seen interacting in a cartoon.

Foxface: The only female, her role in the commandos is unknown. She has yet to be seen in a cartoon.

Reinforcements: The only one seen carrying a weapon regularly (his Justice Rocket Backpack Rocket Rocket), he is a stereotypical commando. He has jungle camos and a desperate need for a shave. He has only been seen in the first cartoon.

Reynold: The commandos' civilian contractor. Due to his lack of combat skill, Reynold does not get brought along on missions, which he resents. He is a main character in Shopping for Danger.

Blue Laser: A parody of G. I. Joe's Cobra Commander, Blue Laser is an evil mastermind who leads an organization bent on crushing the Cheat Commandos. He is forced to relocate his headquarters to his nana's backyard and is desperate to clean the mildew out of his bathroom before he crushes the Cheat Commandos.

External links

• Homestarrunner main site
• Cheat Commandos
• Cheat Commandos...O's
• Shopping for Danger
• Homestar Runner Wiki entry for the Cheat Commandos