When G.I. Joe toys were released in Europe under the Action Force name, many characters had their birth place altered to make them seem more international. However some retained their American roots. Some characters were also given differing birthplaces on the file cards of later versions. In addition, the first GI Joe figures released in the UK, on the Pallitoy packaging and featured in Battle Action Force, were given new birthplaces in that comic's datafiles and on the packaging. Note: for the original birthplaces in the U.S. G.I. Joe toyline, see List of G.I. Joe character birthplaces.