A.W.E. Striker Driver

Code Name:

Crankcase

Desimone Guide: #86

Tomart's Guide: #GI5403b

Crankcase's Filecard

Figure Description:

Crankcase was released as part of the fourth series (1985), packaged exclusively with the A.W.E. Striker (All Weather/Environment). He was also sold in 1986, then was discontinued domestically in 1987.

In 1989, Crankcase was available mail-order from Hasbro Direct as part of a six figure vehicle drivers set that included Copperhead, HISS Driver, Stinger Driver, Frostbite, and Thunder.

Versions of Crankcase:

• Version One (1985)
• Version Two (2008)

Accessories:

Crankcase came with a black rifle and a gray helmet.

Variations:

No variations of Crankcase are known to exist.

Body Construction:

Crankcase's body mold is entirely original and not made up from previous molds.

Crankcase's legs were later recolored and re-used to create Major Storm.

Starting with this series (Series Four, 1985), the head joint on G.I.Joe figures was changed into a head "ball". This ball allowed the head to look up and down, in addition to left and right.