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* SpeaksFluentAnimal: In ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', Dr. Kilroy is able to speak with a TyrannosaurusRex.
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* SpeaksFluentAnimal: In ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', Dr. Kilroy is able to speak with a TyrannosaurusRex.''Tyrannosaurus rex''.
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* TheBrute: He's so tough, he wants to wrestle a ''TyrannosaurusRex''!
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* TheBrute: He's so tough, he wants to wrestle a ''TyrannosaurusRex''!''Tyrannosaurus rex''!
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* EvilLaugh: Lord Sam Sinister has a distinct chuckle in the ''Orient Expedition'' online media, which is actually reused from one of the cutscenes in ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece''. At one point, the Adventurers are able to [[SignatureLaugh recognize his laugh]] and realize that he was easedropping on their conversation.
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* EvilLaugh: Lord Sam Sinister has a distinct chuckle in the ''Orient Expedition'' online media, which is actually reused from one of the cutscenes in ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece''. At one point, the Adventurers are able to [[SignatureLaugh recognize his laugh]] and realize that he was easedropping eavesdropping on their conversation.
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* HookHandedPianist: Despite having a HookHand, he plays the OminousPipeOrgan.
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* NativeGuide: He is a Sherpa who was hired by the adventurers to be their guide in the Himalayas.
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* EvilSoundsDeep: This villain has a deep voice in ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece'', though other performances tend to ignore this trope.
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* EvilSoundsDeep: This villain has a deep voice in ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece'', though this depends on the actor since some other performances (such as ''LEGO Island 2'' and ''Journey to the Lost Temple'') tend to ignore this trope.
* HollywoodNatives: Achu is a stereotypical {{Mayincatec}} native.
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* TribalFacePaint: Achu's face is covered with gray paint.
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* ConstantlyChangingName: When considering his multiple {{Dub Name Change}}s and [[SpellMyNameWithAnS alternate spellings]], this character has gone through more name changes than any other ''Adventurers'' character. ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'' suggests that this may be true in-universe, since the Infomaniac wonders if Mr. Hates will change his name after his defeat.
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* EvilLaugh: Lord Sam Sinister has a distinct chuckle in the ''Orient Expedition'' online media, which is actually reused from one of the cutscenes in ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece''.
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* EvilLaugh: Lord Sam Sinister has a distinct chuckle in the ''Orient Expedition'' online media, which is actually reused from one of the cutscenes in ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece''. At one point, the Adventurers are able to [[SignatureLaugh recognize his laugh]] and realize that he was easedropping on their conversation.
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* IHaveManyNames: When considering his multiple {{Dub Name Change}}s and [[SpellMyNameWithAnS alternate spellings]], this character has more names than any other ''Adventurers'' character. This may even be the case in-universe, since ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'' has the Infomaniac wondering if Mr. Hates will go by a different name after his defeat.
* DragonInChief: In ''The Lost Temple'', Señor Palomar is actually working for an art collector. The art collector's identity is never revealed and plays no further role in the story, while Palomar acts as the BigBad.
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* TontoTalk: In ''Bricks 'n' Pieces'' magazine, Achu uses the phrase "heap big trouble".
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* DubNameChange: Although his name was the most consistent of the Adventurers (with most international media calling him Johnny Thunder), he was also known as Sam Grant in the United Kingdom, Villám Tamás ("Thomas Lightning") in Hungary, Joe Freemann in Germany, Jones in Japan, and Hjälten (literally "Hero") in Sweden.
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* DubNameChange: Although his name was the most consistent of the Adventurers (with most international media calling him Johnny Thunder), he was also known as Sam Grant in the United Kingdom, Villám Tamás ("Thomas Lightning") in Hungary, Joe Freemann in Germany, Jones in Japan, and Hjälten (literally "Hero") in Sweden.Sweden, and Jonny Explorador ("Jonny Explorer") in Spain.
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: His German surname has been spelled either "Freemann" or "Freeman".
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** His German surname has been spelled either "Freemann" or"Freeman"."Freeman" in various sources.
** His Spanish given name is "Jonny" in ''VideoGame/LEGORacers'' and "Johny" in ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2''.
* StevenUlyssesPerhero: His Spanish surname is "Explorador".
** His German surname has been spelled either "Freemann" or
** His Spanish given name is "Jonny" in ''VideoGame/LEGORacers'' and "Johny" in ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2''.
* StevenUlyssesPerhero: His Spanish surname is "Explorador".
* MeaningfulName: When her surname is spelled "Read", it's a rather fitting name for a magazine reporter.
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* SuddenNameChange: While most ''Adventurers'' characters had some trouble with their {{Dub Name Change}}s once the names were standardized internationally, this character had it the worst due to the sheer multitude of names that he went through. Despite being named "Baron von Barron" in America or "Mr. Hates" in Europe, his name was changed to "Sam Sinister" in 2000. Then, he was called "Mr. Hates" again, this time in all English releases of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', causing further confusion for American audiences (meanwhile, the Danish and German versions called him "Sam Sinister",[[note]]the German version literally translates his name as "Sam Finster" unlike German 2000 LEGO catalogs and ''LEGO Racers 2'', which both give his name as "Sam [[SpellMyNameWithAnS Sanister]]", so this qualifies as a name change in of itself[[/note]] despite it making more sense to call him "Mr. Hates" in those languages!). By the time of Orient Expedition, he was consistently called "Lord Sam Sinister" in all regions, and this continued throughout the [=2000s=]. That is, until ''Standing Small'' reopened old wounds in 2009 by calling him "Baron von Barron" once again. In 2020, 10273 Haunted House has changed his name yet again, this time to "Samuel von Barron" as a MythologyGag combining his two most (in)famous names.
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* SuddenNameChange: While most ''Adventurers'' characters had some trouble with their {{Dub Name Change}}s once the names were standardized internationally, this character had it the worst due to the sheer multitude of names that he went through. Despite being named "Baron von Barron" in America or "Mr. Hates" in Europe, his name was changed to "Sam Sinister" in 2000. Then, he was called "Mr. Hates" again, this time in all English releases of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', causing further confusion for American audiences (meanwhile, the Danish and German versions called all other languages call him "Sam Sinister",[[note]]the Sinister"[[note]]the German version literally translates his name as "Sam Finster" unlike German 2000 LEGO catalogs and ''LEGO Racers 2'', which both give his name as "Sam [[SpellMyNameWithAnS Sanister]]", so this qualifies as a name change in of itself[[/note]] despite it making more sense to call him "Mr. Hates" in those languages!).Danish or German!). By the time of Orient Expedition, he was consistently called "Lord Sam Sinister" in all regions, and this continued throughout the [=2000s=]. That is, until ''Standing Small'' reopened old wounds in 2009 by calling him "Baron von Barron" once again. In 2020, 10273 Haunted House has changed his name yet again, this time to "Samuel von Barron" as a MythologyGag combining his two most (in)famous names.
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* UncertainDoom: In the lore of 10273 Haunted House, it is said that Sam Sinister[[note]]presumably referring to Slyboots, since Lord Sam Sinister is instead called Baron Samuel von Barron in this set[[/note]] was killed in a car explosion while fleeing from the law, [[StrippedToTheBone leaving only his skeleton behind]]. However, this is presented as an in-universe rumor and an alternative explanation is suggested for the Forbidden Skeleton's identity, making it unclear if he really died in this manner.
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!!Restless Mummy
The eponymous character of ''The Restless Mummy'' online game, this mummy was disturbed from his endless slumber when his Golden Snake treasure went missing.
* EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep: Unlike Hotep, he never received a name. The adventurers simply refer to him as the mummy.
* {{Mummy}}: If it isn't obvious from the title of the game, this bandage-wrapped figure in an ancient Egyptian tomb is a mummy.
* NonStandardCharacterDesign: He resembles a realistic human mummy rather than a minifigure.
* NotEvilJustMisunderstood: The mummy's bloodcurdling screams are enough to make everyone abandon the excavation site, and it is believed that anyone who meets the mummy will meet a dreadful end. However, when the adventurers meet him, it turns out that he just wants to be reunited with his Golden Snake.
* RightHandCat: Although he is [[NotEvilJustMisunderstood not actually a villain]], he keeps a mummified cat by his side.
* ToylessToylineCharacter: LEGO has produced many mummy minifigures over the years, but none of them are explicitly this one.
* TheUndead: The mummy comes to life and cannot rest until the magical Golden Snake is returned.
!!Minotaur
The keeper of the Golden Bull, the Minotaur is encountered by the adventurers in ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece'' online game.
* AdaptationalHeroism: Unlike the man-eating monster from [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Greek mythology]], the Minotaur is a frightening but ultimately peaceful guardian who willingly lets Johnny Thunder take the Golden Bull after passing his tests.
* TheDreaded: If the adventurers run into the Minotaur in its labyrinth, all they can do is run away in a panic.
* ItCanThink: In the labyrinth, the Minotaur only growls and roars like a feral beast. But when encountered in the temple at the end of the game, [[SuddenlySpeaking he speaks fluent English]].
* ALoadOfBull: The Minotaur is half-man, half-bull.
* NonStandardCharacterDesign: The Minotaur has more realistic human anatomy compared to the LEGO minifigures.
* ThresholdGuardians: The Minotaur guards the Golden Bull and tests Johnny Thunder to see if he is worthy of the treasure.
* ToylessToylineCharacter: No Minotaur minifigure was made for the ''Adventurers'' theme, although LEGO would later produce an official Minotaur minifig for the ''Toys/LEGOMinifigures'' line.
The eponymous character of ''The Restless Mummy'' online game, this mummy was disturbed from his endless slumber when his Golden Snake treasure went missing.
* EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep: Unlike Hotep, he never received a name. The adventurers simply refer to him as the mummy.
* {{Mummy}}: If it isn't obvious from the title of the game, this bandage-wrapped figure in an ancient Egyptian tomb is a mummy.
* NonStandardCharacterDesign: He resembles a realistic human mummy rather than a minifigure.
* NotEvilJustMisunderstood: The mummy's bloodcurdling screams are enough to make everyone abandon the excavation site, and it is believed that anyone who meets the mummy will meet a dreadful end. However, when the adventurers meet him, it turns out that he just wants to be reunited with his Golden Snake.
* RightHandCat: Although he is [[NotEvilJustMisunderstood not actually a villain]], he keeps a mummified cat by his side.
* ToylessToylineCharacter: LEGO has produced many mummy minifigures over the years, but none of them are explicitly this one.
* TheUndead: The mummy comes to life and cannot rest until the magical Golden Snake is returned.
!!Minotaur
The keeper of the Golden Bull, the Minotaur is encountered by the adventurers in ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece'' online game.
* AdaptationalHeroism: Unlike the man-eating monster from [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Greek mythology]], the Minotaur is a frightening but ultimately peaceful guardian who willingly lets Johnny Thunder take the Golden Bull after passing his tests.
* TheDreaded: If the adventurers run into the Minotaur in its labyrinth, all they can do is run away in a panic.
* ItCanThink: In the labyrinth, the Minotaur only growls and roars like a feral beast. But when encountered in the temple at the end of the game, [[SuddenlySpeaking he speaks fluent English]].
* ALoadOfBull: The Minotaur is half-man, half-bull.
* NonStandardCharacterDesign: The Minotaur has more realistic human anatomy compared to the LEGO minifigures.
* ThresholdGuardians: The Minotaur guards the Golden Bull and tests Johnny Thunder to see if he is worthy of the treasure.
* ToylessToylineCharacter: No Minotaur minifigure was made for the ''Adventurers'' theme, although LEGO would later produce an official Minotaur minifig for the ''Toys/LEGOMinifigures'' line.
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* NewPowersAsThePlotDemands: Suddenly can pilot planes after Harry Cane got {{Brother Chuck}}ed.
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* NewPowersAsThePlotDemands: Suddenly can pilot planes after Harry Cane got {{Brother Chuck}}ed. She also suddenly has PhotographicMemory in ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece'' so that the heroes can continue onward even after Sam Sinister steals their map.
* PhotographicMemory: Thematically fitting for someone who always carries around a camera. In ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece'', after Sam Sinister steals their map, Pippin explains that she has photographic memory and has already memorized the labyrinth's location.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: As a networker on My LEGO Network, his name is written as Dr. Killroy.
* EvilLaugh: Lord Sam Sinister has a distinct chuckle in the ''Orient Expedition'' online media, which is actually reused from one of the cutscenes in ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece''.
* EvilSoundsDeep: This villain has a deep voice in ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece'', though other performances tend to ignore this trope.
* EvilSoundsDeep: This villain has a deep voice in ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece'', though other performances tend to ignore this trope.
* LazyBum: He admits to being lazy in ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece'', where he uses a jetpack to quickly ascend the cliff that Johnny had just finished climbing.
-->'''Sam Sinister''': I guess you can do things the hard way or, if you're lazy like me, the easy way.
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** In ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece'', Sam Sinister is almost always accompanied by a jazzy tune featuring a bass guitar and drumkit. It's notably the only music in the online game.
** In the ''Orient Expedition'' online comics, many scenes with Lord Sinister give him an appropriately sinister-sounding leitmotif consisting of swelling rising dramatic strings.
-->'''Sam Sinister''': I guess you can do things the hard way or, if you're lazy like me, the easy way.
* {{Leitmotif}}:
** In ''The Lost Treasure of Ancient Greece'', Sam Sinister is almost always accompanied by a jazzy tune featuring a bass guitar and drumkit. It's notably the only music in the online game.
** In the ''Orient Expedition'' online comics, many scenes with Lord Sinister give him an appropriately sinister-sounding leitmotif consisting of swelling rising dramatic strings.
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* SuddenNameChange: While most ''Adventurers'' characters had some trouble with their {{Dub Name Change}}s once the names were standardized internationally, this character had it the worst due to the sheer multitude of names that he went through. Despite being named "Baron von Barron" in America or "Mr. Hates" in Europe, his name was changed to "Sam Sinister" in 2000. Then, he was called "Mr. Hates" again, this time in all English releases of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', causing further confusion for American audiences (meanwhile, the Danish and German versions called him "Sam Sinister", despite it making more sense to call him "Mr. Hates" in those languages!). By the time of Orient Expedition, he was consistently called "Lord Sam Sinister" in all regions, and this continued throughout the [=2000s=]. That is, until ''Standing Small'' reopened old wounds in 2009 by calling him "Baron von Barron" once again. In 2020, 10273 Haunted House has changed his name yet again, this time to "Samuel von Barron" as a MythologyGag combining his two most (in)famous names.
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* SuddenNameChange: While most ''Adventurers'' characters had some trouble with their {{Dub Name Change}}s once the names were standardized internationally, this character had it the worst due to the sheer multitude of names that he went through. Despite being named "Baron von Barron" in America or "Mr. Hates" in Europe, his name was changed to "Sam Sinister" in 2000. Then, he was called "Mr. Hates" again, this time in all English releases of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', causing further confusion for American audiences (meanwhile, the Danish and German versions called him "Sam Sinister", Sinister",[[note]]the German version literally translates his name as "Sam Finster" unlike German 2000 LEGO catalogs and ''LEGO Racers 2'', which both give his name as "Sam [[SpellMyNameWithAnS Sanister]]", so this qualifies as a name change in of itself[[/note]] despite it making more sense to call him "Mr. Hates" in those languages!). By the time of Orient Expedition, he was consistently called "Lord Sam Sinister" in all regions, and this continued throughout the [=2000s=]. That is, until ''Standing Small'' reopened old wounds in 2009 by calling him "Baron von Barron" once again. In 2020, 10273 Haunted House has changed his name yet again, this time to "Samuel von Barron" as a MythologyGag combining his two most (in)famous names.
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* BeardOfEvil: A ''goatee'', fitting his villainous DastardlyWhiplash design.
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* BeardOfEvil: A ''goatee'', goatee, fitting his villainous DastardlyWhiplash design.
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* VillainWithGoodPublicity: In the Game Boy Color version of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', the [[Toys/LEGOPirates Imperial Guards]] immediately believe Señor Palomar when he tells them to arrest Pepper Roni.
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!! Maharajah Lallu
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!! Maharajah Maharaja Lallu
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* SuddenNameChange: While most ''Adventurers'' characters had some trouble with their {{Dub Name Change}}s once the names were standardized internationally, this character had it the worst due to the sheer multitude of names that he went through. Despite being named "Baron von Barron" in America or "Mr. Hates" in Europe, his name was changed to "Sam Sinister" in 2000. Then, he was called "Mr. Hates" again, this time in all English releases of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', causing further confusion for American audiences (meanwhile, the Danish version called him "Sam Sinister"). By the time of Orient Expedition, he was consistently called "Lord Sam Sinister" in all regions, and this continued throughout the [=2000s=]. That is, until ''Standing Small'' reopened old wounds in 2009 by calling him "Baron von Barron" once again. In 2020, 10273 Haunted House has changed his name yet again, this time to "Samuel von Barron" as a MythologyGag combining his two most (in)famous names.
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* SuddenNameChange: While most ''Adventurers'' characters had some trouble with their {{Dub Name Change}}s once the names were standardized internationally, this character had it the worst due to the sheer multitude of names that he went through. Despite being named "Baron von Barron" in America or "Mr. Hates" in Europe, his name was changed to "Sam Sinister" in 2000. Then, he was called "Mr. Hates" again, this time in all English releases of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', causing further confusion for American audiences (meanwhile, the Danish version and German versions called him "Sam Sinister").Sinister", despite it making more sense to call him "Mr. Hates" in those languages!). By the time of Orient Expedition, he was consistently called "Lord Sam Sinister" in all regions, and this continued throughout the [=2000s=]. That is, until ''Standing Small'' reopened old wounds in 2009 by calling him "Baron von Barron" once again. In 2020, 10273 Haunted House has changed his name yet again, this time to "Samuel von Barron" as a MythologyGag combining his two most (in)famous names.
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Oh, for crying out loud!
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* SuddenNameChange: While most ''Adventurers'' characters had some trouble with their {{Dub Name Change}}s once the names were standardized internationally, this character had it the worst due to the sheer multitude of names that he went through. Despite being named "Baron von Barron" in America or "Mr. Hates" in Europe, his name was changed to "Sam Sinister" in 2000. Then, he was called "Mr. Hates" again, this time in all releases of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', causing further confusion for American audiences. By the time of Orient Expedition, he was consistently called "Lord Sam Sinister" in all regions, and this continued throughout the [=2000s=]. That is, until ''Standing Small'' reopened old wounds in 2009 by calling him "Baron von Barron" once again. In 2020, 10273 Haunted House has changed his name yet again, this time to "Samuel von Barron" as a MythologyGag combining his two most (in)famous names.
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* SuddenNameChange: While most ''Adventurers'' characters had some trouble with their {{Dub Name Change}}s once the names were standardized internationally, this character had it the worst due to the sheer multitude of names that he went through. Despite being named "Baron von Barron" in America or "Mr. Hates" in Europe, his name was changed to "Sam Sinister" in 2000. Then, he was called "Mr. Hates" again, this time in all English releases of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', causing further confusion for American audiences.audiences (meanwhile, the Danish version called him "Sam Sinister"). By the time of Orient Expedition, he was consistently called "Lord Sam Sinister" in all regions, and this continued throughout the [=2000s=]. That is, until ''Standing Small'' reopened old wounds in 2009 by calling him "Baron von Barron" once again. In 2020, 10273 Haunted House has changed his name yet again, this time to "Samuel von Barron" as a MythologyGag combining his two most (in)famous names.
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* SuddenNameChange: Once names were standardized internationally, American audiences had to get used to her suddenly being renamed Dr. Kilroy.
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* SuddenNameChange: SuddenNameChange:
** Once names were standardized internationally, American audiences had to get used to her suddenly being renamed Dr. Kilroy.
** In the ''Toys/LEGOTimeCruisers'' comics in ''World Club Magazine'', he goes from being Professor Articus in 1998 to being Professor Titus in 2000.
** Once names were standardized internationally, American audiences had to get used to her suddenly being renamed Dr. Kilroy.
** In the ''Toys/LEGOTimeCruisers'' comics in ''World Club Magazine'', he goes from being Professor Articus in 1998 to being Professor Titus in 2000.
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* DubNameChange: Prior to the Dino Island line, he was known as Baron von Barron in America, Evil Eye in the United Kingdom, Mr. Hates in Germany, and General Galning in Sweden. During the Dino Island line, he was known as Alex Gluipstra in the Netherlands. Other sources also called him Ulrich Unhold.
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* DubNameChange: Prior to the Dino Island line, he was known as Baron von Barron in America, Evil Eye in the United Kingdom, Mr. Hates in Germany, and General Galning in Sweden.Sweden, and Baron von Tyssen in Spain. During the Dino Island line, he was known as Alex Gluipstra in the Netherlands. Other sources also called him Ulrich Unhold.
* AdaptationNameChange: ZigZagged. A ''LEGO Mania'' [[http://www.miniland.nl/LEGOclub/lego%20mania%20magazine%20sep%20oct%201998/20.jpg advertisement]] for the ''LEGO Treasure Quest'' Electronic Scavenger Hunt Game calls him "Simon B. Sinister". [[NeverTrustATrailer However]], the game itself sticks with Sam Sinister in [[https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images2/1/0719/22/lego-treasure-quest-electronic_1_eff7d2f14b4df861bdaa8c2cfa3a8b0e.jpg the instructions]].
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* DubNameChange: Known as Sam Sinister in America, Lizard Boots in the United Kingdom, Sly Boots/Slyboots in Germany, and Knock-out Berra in Sweden.
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* DubNameChange: Known as Sam Sinister in America, Lizard Boots in the United Kingdom, Sly Boots/Slyboots in Germany, and Knock-out Berra in Sweden.Sweden, and Sluwe Sam (lit. "Sly Sam") in Spain.
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* MysteriousMiddleInitial: That one time ''LEGO Mania'' called him "Simon B. Sinister", it's never stated what the "B." stands for. Perhaps it stands for [[DubNameChange Boots]]?
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* AdaptationalJerkass: While he is a typical IdealHero in ''Adventurers'', Johnny is a bit of an egotistical jerk in ''LEGO Studios'' and ''VideoGame/LEGOUniverse''.
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* FedoraOfAsskicking: As part of the Indiana Jones homage, Johnny Thunder is an action hero wearing a fedora.
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* FedoraOfAsskicking: As part of the Indiana Jones homage, Johnny Thunder is an action hero wearing a fedora. When it goes missing in ''LEGO Studios Backlot'', he is very distressed about it.
* LargeHam: In Level 1 of ''LEGO Studios Backlot'', Johnny Thunder is constantly shouting. He's clearly stressed about his missing belongings, but even when they're returned to him, he continues to speak in all-caps.
* LargeHam: In Level 1 of ''LEGO Studios Backlot'', Johnny Thunder is constantly shouting. He's clearly stressed about his missing belongings, but even when they're returned to him, he continues to speak in all-caps.
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* TheNotLoveInterest: Despite being Johnny's female companion throughout the ''Adventurers'' theme, their interactions are largely platonic and follow the NoHuggingNoKissing rule. Further cementing this is a [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/lego/images/d/dd/Unknown.png/revision/latest?cb=20200123190737 Facebook post by Official LEGOLAND Windsor]] in 2012 revealing that Johnny Thunder ended up marrying someone else named Amelia.
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* TheNotLoveInterest: Despite being Johnny's female companion throughout the ''Adventurers'' theme, their interactions are largely platonic and follow the NoHuggingNoKissing rule. Further cementing this is a [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/lego/images/d/dd/Unknown.png/revision/latest?cb=20200123190737 Facebook post by Official LEGOLAND Windsor]] in 2012 revealing that Johnny Thunder ended up marrying someone else named Amelia.Ameila.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Although it's almost always consistently written as "Cane", Harry's surname has also been alternatively spelled "Caine" and "Kane" in LEGO magazines.
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* ContinuitySnarl: The fact that LEGO can't make up their mind on whether his name is "Baron von Barron" or "Lord Sam Sinister" tends to create a lot of confusion, especially due to the fact that his cohort is also sometimes named "Sam Sinister". One particularly confusing instance comes in the September/October 2000 issue of ''LEGO Mania Magazine'' referring to him as "Sam Sinister (aka Baron von Barron)".
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* ContinuitySnarl: The fact that LEGO can't make up their mind on whether his name is "Baron von Barron" or "Lord Sam Sinister" tends to create a lot of confusion, especially due to the fact that his cohort is also sometimes named "Sam Sinister". One particularly confusing instance comes in the September/October 2000 issue of ''LEGO Mania Magazine'' referring to him as "Sam Sinister (aka Baron von Barron)". As another example, video games could never keep his name consistent: ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'' and ''VideoGame/LEGORacers 2'', both released in the same year but produced by different developers, called him different names.
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* SuddenNameChange: For American audiences, his name was suddenly changed to Slyboots in ''VideoGame/LEGORacers 2''. For some reason, ''Standing Small'' calls him "Lord Sam Sinister", the ''Orient Expedition'' name of his more famous partner.
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* SuddenNameChange: For American audiences, his name was suddenly changed to Slyboots in ''VideoGame/LEGORacers 2''.2'' and then back to Sam Sinister in ''Soccer Mania''. For some reason, ''Standing Small'' calls him "Lord Sam Sinister", the ''Orient Expedition'' name of his more famous partner.
* PermaStubble: Rudo Villano has a scuffy, rugged look due to his stubble.
* PermaStubble: Gabarro has a scuffy, rugged look due to his stubble.
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* BigfootSasquatchAndYeti: No expedition to Mt. Everest would be complete without the Yeti. Dr. Kilroy even remarks on the size of its footprints.
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* BigfootSasquatchAndYeti: No expedition to Mt. Everest would be complete without the Yeti. Johnny Thunder (in the magazine comics) and Dr. Kilroy (in the online comics) even remarks remark on the size of its footprints.
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Now that I own the set, the instructions also go with "Samuel von Barron".
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* SuddenNameChange: While most ''Adventurers'' characters had some trouble with their {{Dub Name Change}}s once the names were standardized internationally, this character had it the worst due to the sheer multitude of names that he went through. Despite being named "Baron von Barron" in America or "Mr. Hates" in Europe, his name was changed to "Sam Sinister" in 2000. Then, he was called "Mr. Hates" again, this time in all releases of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', causing further confusion for American audiences. By the time of Orient Expedition, he was consistently called "Lord Sam Sinister" in all regions, and this continued throughout the [=2000s=]. That is, until ''Standing Small'' reopened old wounds in 2009 by calling him "Baron von Barron" once again. In 2020, 10273 Haunted House has changed his name yet again, this time to "Samuel Von Barron" as a MythologyGag combining his two most (in)famous names.
* TheVonTropeFamily: He was originally known as Baron von Barron in America. The press release of 10273 Haunted House goes back to this by naming him Samuel Von Barron.
* TheVonTropeFamily: He was originally known as Baron von Barron in America. The press release of 10273 Haunted House goes back to this by naming him Samuel Von Barron.
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* SuddenNameChange: While most ''Adventurers'' characters had some trouble with their {{Dub Name Change}}s once the names were standardized internationally, this character had it the worst due to the sheer multitude of names that he went through. Despite being named "Baron von Barron" in America or "Mr. Hates" in Europe, his name was changed to "Sam Sinister" in 2000. Then, he was called "Mr. Hates" again, this time in all releases of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', causing further confusion for American audiences. By the time of Orient Expedition, he was consistently called "Lord Sam Sinister" in all regions, and this continued throughout the [=2000s=]. That is, until ''Standing Small'' reopened old wounds in 2009 by calling him "Baron von Barron" once again. In 2020, 10273 Haunted House has changed his name yet again, this time to "Samuel Von von Barron" as a MythologyGag combining his two most (in)famous names.
* TheVonTropeFamily: He was originally known as Baron von Barron in America.The press release of 10273 Haunted House goes back to this by naming him Samuel Von von Barron.
* TheVonTropeFamily: He was originally known as Baron von Barron in America.
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Her surname was sometimes spelled "Sanister" in the Dino Island line. The book ''Standing Small'' also identifies her as "Alexis Sinister", combining her Dutch given name and American surname.
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Her given name is sometimes spelled "Alexis", and her surname was sometimes spelled "Sanister" in the Dino Island line. The book Generally, the two go together (either "Alexia Sinister" or "Alexis Sanister") in magazines and catalogs, but ''VideoGame/LEGORacers 2'' and ''Standing Small'' also identifies her as mix-and-match the spellings to give us "Alexia Sanister" and "Alexis Sinister", combining her Dutch given name and American surname.respectively.
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* DrivenToMadness: The lore for 10273 Haunted House states that Samuel Von Barron was slowly driven mad by the CurseOfThePharaoh after stealing the Re-Gou ruby, leading him to build an EvilElevator in his manor.
* LaughingMad: When asked about the EvilElevator in Manor von Barron, he would say "It has its [[DeadlyEuphemism ups and downs]]" and then start laughing manically.
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* WickedCultured: This villain plays the OminousPipeOrgan, even ordering a custom-built Organ of Catarino for his Manor von Barron.
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: His German surname has been spelled either "Freemann" or "Freeman".
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The heroes, villains, and treasure guardians that appear in the ''Toys/LEGOAdventurers'' theme. Since these characters infamously [[IHaveManyNames have many names]], they are listed on this page under their most recent American ''Orient Expedition'' names, with some of their other prominent names provided in parentheses.
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The heroes, villains, and treasure guardians that appear in the ''Toys/LEGOAdventurers'' theme. Since these characters infamously [[IHaveManyNames have many names]], they are listed on this page under their most recent American ''Orient Expedition'' names, with some of their other prominent notable names provided in parentheses.
->Played by: Eberhard Haar (''Die Jagd nach dem Pharaonenschatz''), Michael Ahmann/Dirk Stenger (''Journey to the Lost Temple'')
The main hero of ''Adventurers'', Johnny Thunder is an AdventurerArchaeologist from Brisbane, Australia.
->Played by: Susanne Sternberg (''Die Jagd nach dem Pharaonenschatz''), Mia Bella Josimovic/Jenn Mandala-Gravel (''Journey to the Lost Temple'')
An IntrepidReporter from ''World Magazine'', Pippin Reed travels with Johnny Thunder to write amazing articles about their adventures.
->Played by: Günther Lüdke (''Die Jagd nach dem Pharaonenschatz'')
Johnny Thunder's uncle, Dr. Kilroy is an AbsentMindedProfessor who always knows the history behind the adventurers' latest treasure.
Johnny Thunder's uncle, Dr. Kilroy is an AbsentMindedProfessor who always knows the history behind the adventurers' latest treasure.
* SpeaksFluentAnimal: In ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', Dr. Kilroy is able to speak with a TyrannosaurusRex.
The team's AcePilot, Harry Cane can fly nearly anything. He helps the adventurers during their expeditions in Egypt or the Amazon.
Mike is a young hero who joins up with the adventurers during their expedition to Dino Island.
A young Indian boy who helps the adventurers reach the Scorpion Palace with his Elephant Caravan.
* FriendToAllLivingThings: He takes good care of his monkey and elephants.
* FriendToAllLivingThings: He takes good care of his monkey and elephants.
A mountain guide hired by the adventurers to lead them to the Temple of Mount Everest.
A Chinese resistance fighter, Jing Lee helps the adventurers fight the oppressive Emperor Chang Wu and infiltrate his Dragon Palace.
->Played by: Klaus-Peter Kähler (''Die Jagd nach dem Pharaonenschatz''), Marty Martin/Drew Larson/Jaysen Waller (''Journey to the Lost Temple'')
The adventurers' ArchEnemy, Lord Sam Sinister is a greedy rich collector who is always trying to steal priceless treasures or profit off of captured dinosaurs.
* ArchEnemy: Has only failed to appear to oppose the Adventurers once.
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->Played by: Thomas Schüler (''Die Jagd nach dem Pharaonenschatz'')
Either a cunning schemer or a powerful brute, Slyboots is Lord Sam Sinister's accomplice during their plot to take the Re-Gou ruby in Egypt.
Either a cunning schemer or a powerful brute, Slyboots is Lord Sam Sinister's accomplice during their plot to take the Re-Gou ruby in Egypt.
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* DisabledInTheAdaptation: In the German audio drama ''Die Jagd nach dem Pharaonenschatz'', Slyboots has a very noticeable stutter when he speaks, most likely referencing his backstory as a boxer who probably suffered a traumatic head injury. This stutter is not present in any other depiction of the character.
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* DisabledInTheAdaptation: In the German audio drama ''Die Jagd nach dem Pharaonenschatz'', Slyboots Sly Boots has a very noticeable stutter when he speaks, most likely referencing his backstory as a boxer who probably suffered a traumatic head injury. This stutter is not present in any other depiction of the character.
Another one of Johnny Thunder's rivals in the American continents, Señor Palomar was hired by an art collector to steal the Sun Disc from the Amazon Ancient Ruins.
A rugged jungle guide who is hired by Señor Palomar as a henchman.
Lord Sam Sinister's more competent sister, Alexia Sinister hatches the scheme to capture the dinosaurs of Dino Island.
A thug hired by the Sinisters to help them hunt dinosaurs.
The tyrannical ruler of India's Scorpion Palace, Maharaja Lallu seeks the legendary Sunstone.
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* WouldHurtAChild: He has his soldiers attack Babloo as he forces him to reveal the Sunstone's location.
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A yeti hunter from the Himalayas, Ngan Pa assists Lord Sinister in capturing the heroes at Mt. Everest.
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The oppressive "false emperor" of Xi'an, Emperor Chang Wu is an ally of Lord Sam Sinister and uses his soldiers to hinder the heroes' progress.
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The 3,000-year-old mummy of a pharaoh, he still guards the magical Re-Gou ruby to this day.
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A mysterious native of the [=TumTum=] Tribe, Achu is sworn to guard the Sun Disc and Crystal Brick.
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!!Tygurah
A humanoid tiger that guards the Sunstone in India.
* BossArenaIdiocy: Tygurah fiercely guards its shrine. However, the rickety bridge leading to the shrine cannot support Tygurah's weight, causing it to fall through when it attempts to pursue Dr. Kilroy.
* DisneyVillainDeath: In the online comics, it plummets to its doom after falling through the bridge.
* HalfHumanHybrid: It is described in ''LEGO Magazine'' as being half-man, half-monster.
* PantheraAwesome: It resembles a giant bipedal tiger.
* SparedByTheAdaptation: While Tygurah falls to an UncertainDoom in the online comics, the Tygurah's Roar set comic explicitly shows it surviving.
!!Yeti
The Yeti is a monster dwelling in the Himalayans.
* BigfootSasquatchAndYeti: No expedition to Mt. Everest would be complete without the Yeti. Dr. Kilroy even remarks on the size of its footprints.
!!Jun-Chi
Jun-Chi is a massive Chinese lion-dog creature residing in the hidden passageways of the Dragon Fortress.
* AlwaysABiggerFish: It looks like it's all over for Johnny Thunder and his friends when they are surrounded by Chang Wu's soldiers... and then Jun-Chi enters and scares the guards away, allowing the heroes to escape.
* TheDreaded: Even Chang Wu's soldiers avoid the Passage of Jun-Chi because of it. When it breaks into the fortress, the guards scatter in panic.
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The heroes, villains, and treasure guardians that appear in the ''Toys/LEGOAdventurers'' theme.
theme. Since these characters infamously [[IHaveManyNames have many names]], they are listed on this page under their most recent American ''Orient Expedition'' names, with some of their other prominent names provided in parentheses.
* TheCameo: Outside of the ''Adventurers'' theme, Johnny Thunder has made cameo appearances in many other LEGO themes and media, including ''LEGO Studios'', ''LEGO [[UsefulNotes/NationalBasketballAssociation NBA]] Sports'', ''VideoGame/LEGOUniverse'', ''WesternAnimation/TheLEGOMovie'', ''LEGO WesternAnimation/ScoobyDoo'', ''WesternAnimation/TheLEGONinjagoMovie'', ''Toys/LEGOMinifigures'', and ''VideoGame/LEGOLegacyHeroesUnboxed''.
* DreamworksFace: He consistently has one raised eyebrow and a crooked smirk.
* DreamworksFace: He consistently has one raised eyebrow and a crooked smirk.
* EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep: His ''Toys/LEGOMinifigures'' incarnation is simply called "Jungle Explorer",
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* YouDontLookLikeYou:
** Narrowly subverted by ''VideoGame/LEGOUniverse''. As seen in beta testing, Johnny Thunder was going to receive [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/legouniverse/images/f/f9/Beta_johnny.PNG/revision/latest?cb=20110228205236 a complete redesign]] that hardly looked anything like him. Presumably due to fan outcry, the game developers scrapped their redesign before launch and went with [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/legouniverse/images/7/7e/Johnny_Thunder.png/revision/latest?cb=20120717183624 a new design]] that much more closely resembles his classic appearance.
** A [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/lego/images/d/dd/Unknown.png/revision/latest?cb=20200123190737 Facebook post by Official LEGOLAND Windsor]] used Jake Raines's design (plus Johnny's FedoraOfAsskicking) for some reason. While Jake and Johnny have similar facial features and outfits, Jake very clearly lacks Johnny's distinct BadassMustache.
** Narrowly subverted by ''VideoGame/LEGOUniverse''. As seen in beta testing, Johnny Thunder was going to receive [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/legouniverse/images/f/f9/Beta_johnny.PNG/revision/latest?cb=20110228205236 a complete redesign]] that hardly looked anything like him. Presumably due to fan outcry, the game developers scrapped their redesign before launch and went with [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/legouniverse/images/7/7e/Johnny_Thunder.png/revision/latest?cb=20120717183624 a new design]] that much more closely resembles his classic appearance.
** A [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/lego/images/d/dd/Unknown.png/revision/latest?cb=20200123190737 Facebook post by Official LEGOLAND Windsor]] used Jake Raines's design (plus Johnny's FedoraOfAsskicking) for some reason. While Jake and Johnny have similar facial features and outfits, Jake very clearly lacks Johnny's distinct BadassMustache.
* TheCameo: Pippin Reed also appears as one of the actresses in ''LEGO Studios''.
* TheNotLoveInterest: Despite being Johnny's female companion throughout the ''Adventurers'' theme, their interactions are largely platonic and follow the NoHuggingNoKissing rule. Further cementing this is a [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/lego/images/d/dd/Unknown.png/revision/latest?cb=20200123190737 Facebook post by Official LEGOLAND Windsor]] in 2012 revealing that Johnny Thunder ended up marrying someone else named Amelia.
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Sometimes her surname is written as "Read" or "Reid" instead of "Reed".
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Sometimes her Her surname is sometimes written as "Read" or "Reid" instead of "Reed".
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* TechnicalPacifist: Doesn't use a gun, but can throw a punch pretty well.
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* TechnicalPacifist: Doesn't use WeaponizedCamera: As a gun, but can throw ''World Magazine'' reporter, Pippin Reed always carries a punch pretty well.
camera on her. When confronted by the Yeti, she defended herself with a BlindingCameraFlash.
* DreamworksFace: He consistently has one raised eyebrow and a crooked smirk.
* TheCameo: Mike also appears as one of the actors in ''LEGO Studios''.
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* YouthfulFreckles: Mike is the only adventurer with freckles, which emphasizes his youthful appearance.
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* AllThereInTheManual: His name, Lallu, is only given in the character card that comes with the Scorpion Palace board game. Most other sources simply call him "The Maharaja".
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* AllThereInTheManual: His name, Lallu, is only given in the character card that comes with the Scorpion Palace board game. [[EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep Most other sources simply call him "The Maharaja".]]
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* YellowPeril: And not just because he's a LEGO figure.
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* YellowPeril: And [[AccidentalPun not just because he's a LEGO figure.
figure]]! Emperor Chang Wu embodies the evil Chinese emperor stereotype that was commonly seen in TwoFistedTales.
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!!Johnny ThunderThunder (Sam Grant, Joe Freemann)
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!!Pippin Reed (formerly Gail Storm)
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!!Pippin Reed (formerly Gail Storm)(Gail Storm, Linda Lovely)
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Sometimes her surname is written as "Read" instead of "Reed".
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!!Dr. Charles Kilroy (formerly Dr. Charles Lightning)
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!!Dr. Kilroy (Dr. Charles Kilroy (formerly Dr. Charles Lightning)Lightning, Professor Articus)
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* EveryoneIsRelated: Not only is he Johnny Thunder's uncle, as confirmed by ''LEGO Mania'', but he is also the brother of [[Toys/LEGOTimeCruisers Dr. Cyber]], as confirmed by ''LEGO World Club Magazine''. According to WordOfGod, Dr. Cyber is Tim Timebuster's uncle, which would make Dr. Kilroy, Johnny Thunder, [[Toys/LEGODino Josh Thunder]], Dr. Cyber, and Tim Timebuster one big happy family.
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* EveryoneIsRelated: Not only is he Johnny Thunder's uncle, as confirmed by ''LEGO Mania'', Mania'' and ''Bricks 'n' Pieces'', but he is also the brother of [[Toys/LEGOTimeCruisers Dr. Cyber]], as confirmed by ''LEGO World Club Magazine''. According to WordOfGod, Dr. Cyber is Tim Timebuster's uncle, which would make Dr. Kilroy, Johnny Thunder, [[Toys/LEGODino Josh Thunder]], Dr. Cyber, and Tim Timebuster one big happy family.
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!!Harry CaneCane (Billy Speed)
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* DubNameChange: Known as Billy Speed in European countries and Lars Looping in Sweden.
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* DubNameChange: Known as Billy Speed in European countries Germany and Lars Looping in Sweden.
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* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: For Harry Cane during the ''Dino Island'' subtheme. This was made especially clear in ''LEGO Soccer Mania'', in which Mike was erroneously named "Harry Cane" (while the real Harry Cane went by his European name, "Billy Speed").
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* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: For Harry Cane during the ''Dino Island'' subtheme. This was made especially clear in ''LEGO Soccer Mania'', in which Mike was erroneously named "Harry Cane" (while the real Harry Cane went by his European German name, "Billy Speed").
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!! Lord Sam Sinister (formerly Mr. Hates, Baron von Barron)
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* AdaptationalNameChange: A ''Bricks and Pieces'' [[http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/nori-gallery/series-adventurers/temp/desig_lettheadventurebegin.jpg advertisement]] for an Adventurers cartoon referred to him as "Evil Eye", even though he was more commonly known as Mr. Hates in the United Kingdom.
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* AristocratsAreEvil: ''Lord'' Sinister and ''Baron'' von Barron, anyone?
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* AristocratsAreEvil: ''Lord'' Sinister and ''Baron'' von Barron, anyone?anyone? Evil Eye's ''Bricks 'n' Pieces'' description even describes him as "very, very bad and very, very rich."
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* BeardOfEvil: He grows a goatee for the Orient Expedition subtheme.
* ContinuitySnarl: The fact that LEGO can't make up their mind on whether his name is "Baron von Barron" or "Lord Sam Sinister" tends to create a lot of confusion, especially due to the fact that his cohort is also sometimes named "Sam Sinister".
* ContinuitySnarl: The fact that LEGO can't make up their mind on whether his name is "Baron von Barron" or "Lord Sam Sinister" tends to create a lot of confusion, especially due to the fact that his cohort is also sometimes named "Sam Sinister".
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* BeardOfEvil: He This villain grows a goatee for the Orient Expedition subtheme.
subtheme. DependingOnTheArtist, he had mutton chops since the Egypt days.
* ContinuitySnarl: The fact that LEGO can't make up their mind on whether his name is "Baron von Barron" or "Lord Sam Sinister" tends to create a lot of confusion, especially due to the fact that his cohort is also sometimes named "Sam Sinister". One particularly confusing instance comes in the September/October 2000 issue of ''LEGO Mania Magazine'' referring to him as "Sam Sinister (aka Baron von Barron)".
* ContinuitySnarl: The fact that LEGO can't make up their mind on whether his name is "Baron von Barron" or "Lord Sam Sinister" tends to create a lot of confusion, especially due to the fact that his cohort is also sometimes named "Sam Sinister". One particularly confusing instance comes in the September/October 2000 issue of ''LEGO Mania Magazine'' referring to him as "Sam Sinister (aka Baron von Barron)".
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* DubNameChange: Prior to the Dino Island line, he was known as Baron von Barron in America, Mr. Hates in Europe, and General Galning in Sweden. During the Dino Island line, he was known as Alex Gluipstra in the Netherlands. Other sources also called him Evil Eye and Ulrich Unhold.
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* DubNameChange: Prior to the Dino Island line, he was known as Baron von Barron in America, Evil Eye in the United Kingdom, Mr. Hates in Europe, Germany, and General Galning in Sweden. During the Dino Island line, he was known as Alex Gluipstra in the Netherlands. Other sources also called him Evil Eye and Ulrich Unhold.
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* ManOfWealthAndTaste: Especially in the Orient Expedition, where he is sharply dressed in addition to wearing a monocle.
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!! Slyboots (formerly Sam Sinister)
* AdaptationPersonalityChange: His American and European counterparts are very different in personality, with the American Sam Sinister being an evil mastermind and the European Slyboots being a simple-minded brute.
* AdaptationalNameChange: A ''Bricks and Pieces'' [[http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/nori-gallery/series-adventurers/temp/desig_lettheadventurebegin.jpg advertisement]] for an Adventurers cartoon referred to him as "Snake Boots", even though he was more commonly known as Sly Boots in the United Kingdom.
* BeardOfEvil: A ''goatee'', no less.
* TheBrute: In the German and Swedish versions of the story, Slyboots was a former prizefighter.
* AdaptationPersonalityChange: His American and European counterparts are very different in personality, with the American Sam Sinister being an evil mastermind and the European Slyboots being a simple-minded brute.
* AdaptationalNameChange: A ''Bricks and Pieces'' [[http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/nori-gallery/series-adventurers/temp/desig_lettheadventurebegin.jpg advertisement]] for an Adventurers cartoon referred to him as "Snake Boots", even though he was more commonly known as Sly Boots in the United Kingdom.
* BeardOfEvil: A ''goatee'', no less.
* TheBrute: In the German and Swedish versions of the story, Slyboots was a former prizefighter.
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(Sam Sinister, Lizard Boots)
* AdaptationPersonalityChange: HisAmerican and European various counterparts are very different in personality, with the American Sam Sinister US/UK character being an evil mastermind and the European Slyboots German/Swedish character being a simple-minded brute.
* AdaptationalNameChange: A ''Bricks and Pieces'' [[http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/nori-gallery/series-adventurers/temp/desig_lettheadventurebegin.jpg advertisement]] for an Adventurers cartoon referred to him as "Snake Boots", even though he was more commonly known as Sly Boots in the United Kingdom.
* BeardOfEvil: A ''goatee'', no less.
fitting his villainous DastardlyWhiplash design.
* TheBrute: In the German and Swedish versions of the story, Slyboots was a formerprizefighter.prizefighter and acts as the villains' muscle.
* AdaptationPersonalityChange: His
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* DubNameChange: Known as Sam Sinister in America, Sly Boots in Europe, and Knock-out Berra in Sweden.
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* GeniusBruiser: If both the American and German depictions of Slyboots are canon, then he is both a cunning mastermind and a brute.
* TheManBehindTheMan: In the American storyline, although Baron von Barron appears to be the BigBad, Slyboots is the one masterminding the plans to steal the Re-Gou ruby.
* NiceHat: A top hat.
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* GeniusBruiser: If both the American and German depictions of Slyboots are canon, then he is both a cunning mastermind and a brute.
* TheManBehindTheMan: In theAmerican US/UK storyline, although Baron von Barron appears to be the BigBad, Slyboots is the one masterminding the plans to steal the Re-Gou ruby.
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Sometimes, his European name was written as one word (Slyboots) or two words (Sly Boots). One Kabaya set even makes this trope literal by dropping the last letter and calling him Sly Boot.
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* TheManBehindTheMan: Or rather, the Woman Behind the Man. She's the one who masterminded Sam Sinister's plots on Dino Island, after all.
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* AllThereInTheManual: His name, Lallu, is only given in the character card that comes with the Scorpion Palace board game. Most other sources simply call him "The Maharaja".
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!!Pharaoh Hotep
* DubNameChange: Known as King Farao Third in Japan and Pharaoh Ramses III in Germany.
* DubNameChange: Known as King Farao Third in Japan and Pharaoh Ramses III in Germany.
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!!Pharaoh Hotep
Hotep (Pharaoh Ramses)
* DubNameChange: Known asKing Farao Third in Japan and Pharaoh Ramses III (sometimes Ramses IV, other times Ramses III) in Germany.
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* HeelFaceTurn: In ''The Lost Temple'' puzzle book, Gabarro starts off working for Señor Palomar as one of his henchmen. However, he ultimately stops Palomar with escaping with the Sun Disc, declaring that the treasure belongs with Achu in the Lost Temple. This likely ties into why Gabarro is depicted as working with both the heroes and the villains in the sets.
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[[caption-width-right:189:Pippin Reed in her Mt. Everest outfit.]]
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Sometimes her surname is written as "Read" instead of "Reed".
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!!!Dr. Charles Kilroy (formerly Dr. Charles Lightning)
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!!!Harry Cane
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!!! Mike
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!!! Babloo
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!!! Sherpa Sangye Dorje
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!!! Jing Lee
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!!The Villains
!!! Lord Sam Sinister (formerly Mr. Hates, Baron von Barron)
!!! Lord Sam Sinister (formerly Mr. Hates, Baron von Barron)
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!! Lord Sam Sinister (formerly Mr. Hates, Baron von
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!!! Slyboots (formerly Sam Sinister)
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* TheManBehindTheMan: In the American storyline, Slyboots is the one masterminding the plans to steal the Re-Gou ruby.
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* TheManBehindTheMan: In the American storyline, although Baron von Barron appears to be the BigBad, Slyboots is the one masterminding the plans to steal the Re-Gou ruby.
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!!! Señor Palomar
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* VillainInAWhiteSuit: Señor Palomar always wears a white suit, giving him a rich upperclass appearance in contrast with the scruffy and dirty looking Rudo Villano.
!!! Rudo Villano
!!! Rudo Villano
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* VillainInAWhiteSuit: Señor Palomar always wears a white suit, giving him a rich upperclass appearance in contrast with the scruffy and dirty looking dirty-looking Rudo Villano.
!!! !! Rudo Villano
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!!! Alexia Sinister
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!! Alexia Sinister
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!!! Mr. Cunningham
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* FedoraOfAsskicking: He wears a fedora just like Johnny Thunder, and he is a tough dinosaur hunter.
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!!! Maharajah Lallu
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!!! Ngan Pa
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!! Ngan
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* GoodHairEvilHair: Has a Fu Manchu-style mustache, fitting an evil Himalayan hunter.
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!!! Emperor Chang Wu
* BaldOfEvil: But with a ponytail.
* GoodHairEvilHair: Wears a Fu Manchu-style mustache, fitting an evil Chinese emperor.
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!! Emperor Chang Wu
* BaldOfEvil:
* GoodHairEvilHair:
* TheUsurper: He is known as the "false emperor" by rebels such as Jing Lee, since he apparently seized power through illegitimate means.
* VillainousCheekbones: One of this villain's most prominent features is his cheekbones.
* VillainousCheekbones: One of this villain's most prominent features is his cheekbones.
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!!Others
!!!Pharaoh Hotep
!!!Pharaoh Hotep
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!!!Pharaoh
!!Pharaoh Hotep
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!!!Achu
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* NobleSavage: While certainly an intimidating figure with bright plumage and dark warpaint on his face, it is clear that Achu's only goal is protecting his sacred Sun Disc from treasure thieves.
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* NobleSavage: While certainly an intimidating figure with bright plumage and dark warpaint on his face, it is clear that Achu's only goal is protecting his sacred Sun Disc from treasure thieves.thieves like Señor Palomar.
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!!!Gabarro
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* AdventurerOutfit: Johnny Thunder wears the safari outfit, albeit with a FedoraOfAsskicking instead of a pith helmet.
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* {{Expy}}: Of Franchise/IndianaJones, being an AdventurerArchaeologist wearing a [[NiceHat fedora]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL38CGVfjgE&list=LLrzBr6XcPbYFKL_oCtX8tZw According to Lord Sam Sinister]], Indiana Jones is based on Johnny Thunder.
* NiceHat: An Indiana Jones-style fedora.
* NiceHat: An Indiana Jones-style fedora.
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* {{Expy}}: Of Franchise/IndianaJones, being an AdventurerArchaeologist wearing a [[NiceHat fedora]].FedoraOfAsskicking. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL38CGVfjgE&list=LLrzBr6XcPbYFKL_oCtX8tZw According to Lord Sam Sinister]], Indiana Jones is based on Johnny Thunder.
*NiceHat: An FedoraOfAsskicking: As part of the Indiana Jones-style Jones homage, Johnny Thunder is an action hero wearing a fedora.
*
* AdventurerOutfit: Pippin Reed wears the safari outfit.
* AdventurerOutfit: Harry Cane wears the airman outfit, complete with the bomber jacket, flying helmet, and goggles to show that he's an AcePilot.
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* PermaStubble:
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* PermaStubble: Unlike the clean-shaven Johnny Thunder, Harry Cane has a scruffier look due to his stubble.
* AdventurerOutfit: In Egypt and Dino Island, he wore the safari outfit. Sometimes, he would wear the airman's flying helmet and goggles instead of the pith helmet. This is downplayed in Orient Expedition, where he wears a top hat instead and his beige linens are abandoned in favor of [[EvilWearsBlack black]].
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* EvilWearsBlack: As Lord Sam Sinister during the Orient Expedition subtheme, he wears a black top hat and a black version of his old shirt.
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* EvilWearsBlack: As Lord Sam Sinister during the Orient Expedition subtheme, he wears a black top hat and a black version of his old shirt.[[AdventurerOutfit safari shirt]].
* FunetikAksent: In ''VideoGame/LEGORacers'', his speech is spelled with V's instead of W's and Z's instead of S's, emulating an East European accent.
* FunetikAksent: In ''VideoGame/LEGORacers'', his speech is spelled with V's instead of W's and Z's instead of S's, emulating an East European accent.
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* GratuitousGerman: He uses the German conjunction "und" instead of "and" in ''VideoGame/LEGORacers''.
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* AdventurerArchaeologist
* AwesomeAussie: From Brisbane.
* BadassMustache
* {{Badbutt}}
* AwesomeAussie: From Brisbane.
* BadassMustache
* {{Badbutt}}
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* AdventurerArchaeologist
AdventurerArchaeologist: As evidenced by a toyline called ''Adventurers'', Johnny Thunder is more of an action hero than a real-life archaeologist.
* AwesomeAussie:From He is a {{badbutt}} adventurer hero from Brisbane.
*BadassMustache
BadassMustache: An AwesomeAussie AdventurerArchaeologist like Johnny Thunder can only be completed with an iconic mustache.
*{{Badbutt}}{{Badbutt}}: Although he is an action hero and a former army officer, the family-friendly nature of LEGO means he can't kick too much butt. For example, despite always carrying a [[RevolversAreJustBetter revolver]], he never uses it offensively.
* AwesomeAussie:
*
*
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* {{Expy}}: Of Franchise/IndianaJones.
* NiceHat: Indiana Jones-style.
* RevolversAreJustBetter: He always has one on him.
* NiceHat: Indiana Jones-style.
* RevolversAreJustBetter: He always has one on him.
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* {{Expy}}: Of Franchise/IndianaJones.
Franchise/IndianaJones, being an AdventurerArchaeologist wearing a [[NiceHat fedora]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL38CGVfjgE&list=LLrzBr6XcPbYFKL_oCtX8tZw According to Lord Sam Sinister]], Indiana Jones is based on Johnny Thunder.
* NiceHat: An IndianaJones-style.
Jones-style fedora.
* RevolversAreJustBetter: He always has one onhim.
him, even if he never fires it.
* SuddenNameChange: Once names were standardized internationally, European audiences had to get used to him suddenly being renamed Johnny Thunder.
* WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes: Johnny Thunder's only known fear is scorpions.
* NiceHat: An Indiana
* RevolversAreJustBetter: He always has one on
* SuddenNameChange: Once names were standardized internationally, European audiences had to get used to him suddenly being renamed Johnny Thunder.
* WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes: Johnny Thunder's only known fear is scorpions.
* ActionGirl: Pippin Reed once took out several Chinese guards with nothing more than a [=1x2=] brick.
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* IntrepidReporter
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* IntrepidReporterIntrepidReporter: Pippin Reed is a globe-trotting reporter for ''World Magazine'' and gets involved in the action and danger just as much as Johnny Thunder.
* PunnyName: "Gail Storm" is a play on "gale storm", fitting the weather ThemeNaming for the heroes.
* SuddenNameChange: Once names were standardized internationally, American audiences had to get used to her suddenly being renamed Pippin Reed.
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* GentlemanAndAScholar
* TheMentor: To his nephew, Johnny.
* NerdGlasses
* TheMentor: To his nephew, Johnny.
* NerdGlasses
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*
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* QuintessentialBritishGentleman
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* SuddenNameChange: Once names were standardized internationally, American audiences had to get used to her suddenly being renamed Dr. Kilroy.
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* AcePilot
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* AcePilotAcePilot: Harry Cane is skilled at flying planes, zeppelins, and hot-air balloons.
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* BadassMoustache
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* BadassMoustacheBadassMoustache: The team's AcePilot has a mustache nearly as impressive as Johnny Thunder's.
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* PunnyName: His name is a play on 'hurricane'.
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* PermaStubble:
* PunnyName: His name is a play on'hurricane'.
"hurricane".
* SuddenNameChange: American audiences were rather confused why Harry Cane was named Billy Speed in ''Soccer Mania''.
* PunnyName: His name is a play on
* SuddenNameChange: American audiences were rather confused why Harry Cane was named Billy Speed in ''Soccer Mania''.
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* SpeaksFluentAnimal
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* SpeaksFluentAnimal
SpeaksFluentAnimal: According to his online bio, Babloo has a special talent for talking to animals, such as his monkey Pampa and his elephant Giri.
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* AllChinesePeopleKnowKungFu
* AnimeChineseGirl
* AnimeChineseGirl
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* AllChinesePeopleKnowKungFu
AllChinesePeopleKnowKungFu: She is a martial artist expert, performing a flying sidekick to knock over some crates and defeat several soldiers in the online comics.
*AnimeChineseGirlAnimeChineseGirl: Jing Lee is a young Chinese woman with cute features, a stereotypical-sounding name, and [[AllChinesePeopleKnowKungFu a skill in martial arts]]. However, she does not have a noticeable accent.
*
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* LaResistanceLaResistance: She is a freedom fighter against the oppressive rule of Emperor Chang Wu.
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* WaifFu
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* WaifFu
WaifFu: Despite being an unassuming girl, she can kick hard enough to knock over an entire stack of crates.
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* EvilWearsBlack: As Lord Sam Sinister during the Orient Expedition subtheme.
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* EvilWearsBlack: As Lord Sam Sinister during the Orient Expedition subtheme.subtheme, he wears a black top hat and a black version of his old shirt.
* IHaveManyNames: When considering his multiple {{Dub Name Change}}s and [[SpellMyNameWithAnS alternate spellings]], this character has more names than any other ''Adventurers'' character. This may even be the case in-universe, since ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'' has the Infomaniac wondering if Mr. Hates will go by a different name after his defeat.
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: His surname was sometimes spelled "Sanister" in the Dino Island line.
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: His In the Egypt line, he was sometimes named "Baron von Baron". In the Dino Island line (as well as in ''VideoGame/LEGORacers 2''), his surname was sometimes spelled "Sanister" in "Sanister".
* SuddenNameChange: While most ''Adventurers'' characters had some trouble with their {{Dub Name Change}}s once theDino Island line.names were standardized internationally, this character had it the worst due to the sheer multitude of names that he went through. Despite being named "Baron von Barron" in America or "Mr. Hates" in Europe, his name was changed to "Sam Sinister" in 2000. Then, he was called "Mr. Hates" again, this time in all releases of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland 2'', causing further confusion for American audiences. By the time of Orient Expedition, he was consistently called "Lord Sam Sinister" in all regions, and this continued throughout the [=2000s=]. That is, until ''Standing Small'' reopened old wounds in 2009 by calling him "Baron von Barron" once again. In 2020, 10273 Haunted House has changed his name yet again, this time to "Samuel Von Barron" as a MythologyGag combining his two most (in)famous names.
* SuddenNameChange: While most ''Adventurers'' characters had some trouble with their {{Dub Name Change}}s once the
* DisabledInTheAdaptation: In the German audio drama ''Die Jagd nach dem Pharaonenschatz'', Slyboots has a very noticeable stutter when he speaks, most likely referencing his backstory as a boxer who probably suffered a traumatic head injury. This stutter is not present in any other depiction of the character.
* TheManBehindTheMan: In the American storyline, Slyboots is the one masterminding the plans to steal the Re-Gou ruby.
* ObfuscatingStupidity: In the American story, his dim appearance is just an act, and he is actually the genius behind the Baron's plans.
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* SuddenNameChange: For American audiences, his name was suddenly changed to Slyboots in ''VideoGame/LEGORacers 2''. For some reason, ''Standing Small'' calls him "Lord Sam Sinister", the ''Orient Expedition'' name of his more famous partner.
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* BeardOfEvil: A goatee, no less...[[RunningGag see a trend]]?
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* BeardOfEvil: A goatee, no less... [[RunningGag see a trend]]?trend]]?
* BerserkButton: According to ''LEGO Mania'', Palomar hates it when children confuse him for the ice cream man.
* BerserkButton: According to ''LEGO Mania'', Palomar hates it when children confuse him for the ice cream man.
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* VillainInAWhiteSuit: Señor Palomar always wears a white suit, giving him a rich upperclass appearance in contrast with the scruffy and dirty looking Rudo Villano.
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* {{Jerkass}}: His ''LEGO Mania'' bio confirms that Rudo is just as rude as his name would imply.
* MeaningfulName: Rudo Villano is a rude villain.
* MeaningfulName: Rudo Villano is a rude villain.
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* DarkChick
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* DarkChickDarkChick: Alexia Sinister is the only female villain.
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* EvilPoacher
* MasterOfDisguise: [[InformedAbility According to]] his ''LEGO Mania'' biography, anyway.
* MasterOfDisguise: [[InformedAbility According to]] his ''LEGO Mania'' biography, anyway.
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* EvilPoacher
EvilPoacher: He is a villain who hunts dinosaurs.
* MasterOfDisguise: [[InformedAbility According to]] his ''LEGO Mania'' biography,anyway.he changes his disguise on a weekly basis.
* MasterOfDisguise: [[InformedAbility According to]] his ''LEGO Mania'' biography,
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* BeardOfEvil
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* BeardOfEvil
BeardOfEvil: This ruthless maharaja has a thick beard.
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* EvilPoacher
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* EvilPoacher
EvilPoacher: He is a villain who hunts yetis.
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* GoodHairEvilHair: Wears a Fu Manchu-style mustache.
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* GoodHairEvilHair: Wears a Fu Manchu-style mustache.mustache, fitting an evil Chinese emperor.
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!!!Pharaoh Hotep III
* DubNameChange: Known as King Farao III in Japan and Pharaoh Ramses III in Germany.
* {{Mummy}}
* PungeonMaster: If you dare to rob his tomb, you must face the curse... of forever being trapped in a room with him while he tells endless [[IncrediblyLamePun jokes revolving around use of the word "mummy"]].
* TheUndead
* DubNameChange: Known as King Farao III in Japan and Pharaoh Ramses III in Germany.
* {{Mummy}}
* PungeonMaster: If you dare to rob his tomb, you must face the curse... of forever being trapped in a room with him while he tells endless [[IncrediblyLamePun jokes revolving around use of the word "mummy"]].
* TheUndead
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!!!Pharaoh Hotep III
Hotep
* DubNameChange: Known as King FaraoIII Third in Japan and Pharaoh Ramses III in Germany.
*{{Mummy}}
{{Mummy}}: By modern day, all that is left of Pharaoh Hotep is his mummy. [[TheUndead It doesn't hold him back in the slightest.]]
* PungeonMaster: If you dare to rob his tomb, you must face thecurse...CurseOfThePharaoh... of forever being trapped in a room with him while he tells endless [[IncrediblyLamePun jokes revolving around use of the word "mummy"]].
*TheUndead
TheUndead: Despite being a {{mummy}} deceased for over 3,000 years, Pharaoh Hotep is still able to guard his magical Re-Gou ruby.
* DubNameChange: Known as King Farao
*
* PungeonMaster: If you dare to rob his tomb, you must face the
*
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* MagicalNativeAmerican: Well, he ''is'' native to South America, so it counts.
* NobleSavage
* NobleSavage
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* MagicalNativeAmerican: Well, he ''is'' He has magical powers and is a native to of South America, so America.
* NobleSavage: While certainly an intimidating figure with bright plumage and dark warpaint on his face, itcounts.
is clear that Achu's only goal is protecting his sacred Sun Disc from treasure thieves.
*NobleSavage
ShroudedInMyth: Before the Adventurers meet him, nobody knew whether Achu was real or just a myth.
* NobleSavage: While certainly an intimidating figure with bright plumage and dark warpaint on his face, it
*
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* ContinuitySnarl: His name, his appearance, his title, such little backstory as he has...
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* ContinuitySnarl: His name, The fact that LEGO can't make up their mind on whether his appearance, name is "Baron von Barron" or "Lord Sam Sinister" tends to create a lot of confusion, especially due to the fact that his title, such little backstory as he has...cohort is also sometimes named "Sam Sinister".
* DependingOnTheArtist: ''World Club Magazine'' depicts Sam Sinister's facial hair as mutton chops, while the Orient Expedition comics depicts it as a handlebar mustache. Given the way his minifig is designed, either interpretation seems valid.
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* TheVonTropeFamily: He was originally known as Baron von Barron in America.
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* TheVonTropeFamily: He was originally known as Baron von Barron in America.
America. The press release of 10273 Haunted House goes back to this by naming him Samuel Von Barron.
* AdaptationPersonalityChange: His American and European counterparts are very different in personality, with the American Sam Sinister being an evil mastermind and the European Slyboots being a simple-minded brute.
* BerserkButton: Do not mention his scar. He will throw you to the crocodiles if you do.
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* DarkAndTroubledPast: Seems to be hinted to have one according to a US Lego Mania Magazine which says he rarely smiles due to the scar under his eye, unlike Baron Von Baron who doesn't seemed that bothered by his facial scar. Rudo also appears to be very sensitive about it as the magazine says that if anyone says a word about his scar he will throw them to the crocodiles!
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* GoodScarsEvilScars: Has a rather nasty one right under his eye.
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* GoodScarsEvilScars: Has a rather nasty one right under his eye.
eye, and rarely smiles because of it.
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* ASinisterClue: He has a HookHand in place of his left hand. This means the trope isn't exactly played straight since he isn't left-handed, but it does draw attention to his left hand and makes the "Sam Sinister" name even more {{meaningful|Name}} for this villain than it was for Slyboots.
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* CarpetOfVirility: His torso shows him with a few buttons undone on his shirt showing he's got some chest hair under there. Though it's hard to tell if he's Type 1 or Type 2
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* CarpetOfVirility: His torso shows him with a few buttons undone on his shirt showing he's got some chest hair under there. Though it's hard to tell if he's Type 1 or Type 2
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* CarpetOfVirility: His torso shows him with a few buttons undone on his shirt showing he's got some chest hair under there. Though it's hard to tell if he's Type 1 or Type 2
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* DarkAndTroubledPast: Seems to be hinted to have one according US Lego Mania Magazine which says he rarely smiles due to the scar under his eye, unlike Baron Von Baron who doesn't seemed that bothered by his facial scar. Rudo also appears to be very sensitive about it as the magazine says that if anyone says a word about his scar he will throw them to the crocodiles!
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* DarkAndTroubledPast: Seems to be hinted to have one according to a US Lego Mania Magazine which says he rarely smiles due to the scar under his eye, unlike Baron Von Baron who doesn't seemed that bothered by his facial scar. Rudo also appears to be very sensitive about it as the magazine says that if anyone says a word about his scar he will throw them to the crocodiles!
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* DarkAndTroubledPast: Seems to be hinted to have one according US Lego Mania Magazine which says he rarely smiles due to the scar under his eye, unlike Baron Von Baron who doesn't seemed that bothered by his facial scar. Rudo also appears to be very sensitive about it as the magazine says that if anyone says a word about his scar he will throw them to the crocodiles!
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* GoodScarsEvilScars: Has a rather nasty one right under his eye.
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* DubNameChange: Although his name was the most consistent of the Adventurers (with most international media calling him Johnny Thunder), he was also known as Sam Grant in the United Kingdom, Villám Tamás (Thomas Lightning) in Hungary, Joe Freemann in Germany, and Jones in Japan.
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* DubNameChange: Although his name was the most consistent of the Adventurers (with most international media calling him Johnny Thunder), he was also known as Sam Grant in the United Kingdom, Villám Tamás (Thomas Lightning) ("Thomas Lightning") in Hungary, Joe Freemann in Germany, and Jones in Japan.Japan, and Hjälten (literally "Hero") in Sweden.
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* DubNameChange: Known as Gail Storm in America, Pippin Reed in the United Kingdom, and Linda Lovely in Germany.
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* DubNameChange: Known as Gail Storm in America, Pippin Reed in the United Kingdom, and Linda Lovely in Germany.Germany, and Rita Reporter in Sweden.
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* AbsentMindedProfessor
* DubNameChange: Known as Charles Lightning in America, Dr. Kilroy in the United Kingdom, and Professor Articus (in the Egypt subtheme) or Professor Titus (in the Dino Island subtheme) in Germany.
* DubNameChange: Known as Charles Lightning in America, Dr. Kilroy in the United Kingdom, and Professor Articus (in the Egypt subtheme) or Professor Titus (in the Dino Island subtheme) in Germany.
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* AbsentMindedProfessor
AbsentMindedProfessor: He knows everything about history, archaeology, and paleontology... but tends to be forgetful about what's going on right now.
* DubNameChange: Known as Charles Lightning in America, Dr. Kilroy in the United Kingdom,and Professor Articus (in the Egypt subtheme) or Professor Titus (in the Dino Island subtheme) in Germany.Germany, and Professor Påläst in Sweden.
* DubNameChange: Known as Charles Lightning in America, Dr. Kilroy in the United Kingdom,
* AdaptationalVillainy: In Sweden, [[DubNameChange Lars Looping]] is OnlyInItForTheMoney, is listed alongside the villains, and is depicted with the scowling face of [[Toys/LEGOCastle Basil the Bat Lord]].
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* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: Disappeared after the second theme.
* DubNameChange: Known as Billy Speed in European countries.
* DubNameChange: Known as Billy Speed in European countries.
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* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: Disappeared from the toyline after the second theme.
theme, although he did make an appearance in ''Soccer Mania''.
* DubNameChange: Known as Billy Speed in Europeancountries.countries and Lars Looping in Sweden.
* OnlyInItForTheMoney: According to his Swedish bio, he'll do anything for money.
* DubNameChange: Known as Billy Speed in European
* OnlyInItForTheMoney: According to his Swedish bio, he'll do anything for money.
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* {{Expy}}[=/=]SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: For Harry Cane during the ''Dino Island'' subtheme. This was made especially clear in ''LEGO Soccer Mania'', in which Mike was erroneously named "Harry Cane" (while the real Harry Cane went by his European name, "Billy Speed").
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* TagalongKid
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* TagalongKid
SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: For Harry Cane during the ''Dino Island'' subtheme. This was made especially clear in ''LEGO Soccer Mania'', in which Mike was erroneously named "Harry Cane" (while the real Harry Cane went by his European name, "Billy Speed").
* TagalongKid: While his exact age is unknown, he appears much younger than Johnny, Pippin, or Kilroy.
* TagalongKid: While his exact age is unknown, he appears much younger than Johnny, Pippin, or Kilroy.
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* BeardOfEvil
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* BeardOfEvilBeardOfEvil: He grows a goatee for the Orient Expedition subtheme.
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* DastardlyWhiplash: Does actually look a little like [[WesternAnimation/WackyRaces Dick Dastardly]]...[[ContinuitySnarl sometimes]].
* DubNameChange: Prior to the Dino Island line, he was known as Baron von Barron in America and Mr. Hates in Europe. During the Dino Island line, he was known as Alex Gluipstra in the Netherlands. Other sources also called him Evil Eye and Ulrich Unhold.
* DubNameChange: Prior to the Dino Island line, he was known as Baron von Barron in America and Mr. Hates in Europe. During the Dino Island line, he was known as Alex Gluipstra in the Netherlands. Other sources also called him Evil Eye and Ulrich Unhold.
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* DastardlyWhiplash: Does actually look He is clearly modeled after archetypal villains of the early twentieth century. He even looks a little like [[WesternAnimation/WackyRaces Dick Dastardly]]...[[ContinuitySnarl sometimes]].
[[WesternAnimation/DudleyDoRight Snidely Whiplash]] himself, especially when he wears a top hat in the Orient Expedition subtheme.
* DubNameChange: Prior to the Dino Island line, he was known as Baron von Barron inAmerica and America, Mr. Hates in Europe.Europe, and General Galning in Sweden. During the Dino Island line, he was known as Alex Gluipstra in the Netherlands. Other sources also called him Evil Eye and Ulrich Unhold.
* DubNameChange: Prior to the Dino Island line, he was known as Baron von Barron in
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* HighClassGlass
* HookHand
* ManOfWealthAndTaste
* NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast: Two out of three of his canonical names.
* HookHand
* ManOfWealthAndTaste
* NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast: Two out of three of his canonical names.
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* HighClassGlass
HighClassGlass: Wears a monocle over his right eye.
*HookHand
HookHand: According to his backstory, he lost his left hand while stealing a diamond in India, and has replaced it with a hook.
*ManOfWealthAndTaste
ManOfWealthAndTaste: Especially in the Orient Expedition, where he is sharply dressed in addition to wearing a monocle.
* NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast:Two out of three of his canonical names.His various names include Sam Sinister, Mr. Hates, and Evil Eye.
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* NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast:
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* TheVonTropeFamily
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* TheVonTropeFamily
TheVonTropeFamily: He was originally known as Baron von Barron in America.
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* TheBrute: In the German version of the story, Slyboots was a former prizefighter.
* DastardlyWhiplash
* DubNameChange: Known as Sam Sinister in America and Sly Boots in Europe.
* EvilWearsBlack
* FourEyesZeroSoul
* DastardlyWhiplash
* DubNameChange: Known as Sam Sinister in America and Sly Boots in Europe.
* EvilWearsBlack
* FourEyesZeroSoul
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* TheBrute: In the German version and Swedish versions of the story, Slyboots was a former prizefighter.
*DastardlyWhiplash
DastardlyWhiplash: He is clearly modeled after archetypal villains of the early twentieth century. He even looks a little like [[WesternAnimation/DudleyDoRight Snidely Whiplash]] himself.
* DubNameChange: Known as Sam Sinister inAmerica and America, Sly Boots in Europe.
Europe, and Knock-out Berra in Sweden.
*EvilWearsBlack
EvilWearsBlack: Wears a black suit and top hat.
*FourEyesZeroSoulFourEyesZeroSoul: He wears glasses and is a villain, especially in the American storyline where he is the mastermind behind the plan to steal the pharaoh's ruby.
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* DubNameChange: Known as Sam Sinister in
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* ObliviouslyEvil: His Swedish bio states that he has forgotten how to tell right from wrong, leading him to commit evil acts. Given that he is a former champion boxer, this implies that he may have had a traumatic brain injury.
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: A literal case; his name is alternatively written as either Gabarro or Gabarros, with the latter spelling first being used in ''Standing Small''. However, most sources from 1999 refer to him as Gabarro without the "s".
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: A literal case; his name is alternatively written as either Gabarro or Gabarros, with the latter spelling first being used in ''Standing Small''. However, most sources from 1999 refer to him as Gabarro without the "s"."s".
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* HotScoop: As far as we can tell by LEGO standards.
