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Illinois mayor gives 'G.I. Joe' villain key to the city

Springfield Mayor J. Michael Houston presented the key to the city to Cobra Commander ahead of next month's G.I. JoeCon.

By Ben Hooper
Springfield Mayor J. Michael Houston presents the key to the city to Cobra Commander. Photo courtesy G.I. JoeCon
Springfield Mayor J. Michael Houston presents the key to the city to Cobra Commander. Photo courtesy G.I. JoeCon

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill., March 12 (UPI) -- The (fictional) terrorists have won.

The mayor of Springfield, Ill., presented a key to the city to G.I. Joe nemesis Cobra Commander in anticipation of an upcoming convention in the city.

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Mayor J. Michael Houston presented the key Wednesday to a man dressed as the head of the fictional terrorist organization, which is headquartered in a fictional town bearing the name Springfield.

"Springfielders near and far, I accept your Mayor's generous gift. And let it be known that I too bring a gift for every man, woman and child of this city that is so near and dear to my heart; an invitation to join with me. Join Cobra!" Cobra Commander said in a news release issued by G.I. JoeCon, the upcoming convention to celebrate the toys, movies, animated series and other G.I. Joe media.

The April 9-12 convention features appearances from cartoon voice actors, "a G.I. Joe parachute drop" and "the largest G.I. Joe centric showroom in the world."

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