Description:

The Defense Mech was released boxed in U.S. toy stores with the driver Leatherneck (v5) in 2004.

The Defense Mech was part of the Valor vs. Venom line and features an opening canopy, firing missiles, movable arms and legs, and a cannon with lights and sounds. The Defense Mech is articulated at the hips, knees, shoulders, and the left elbow.

Original Retail Price (Approx.):$9.99
Hasbro Product Number: 56100

Versions of the Mech:

• Defense Mech (2004) (G.I. Joe)
• Iron Mech (2005) (Iron Grenadiers)
• Mech (2008) (Cobra)

Driver/Pilot: Leatherneck (v5)

Leatherneck (v5) was released as part of the twentieth series (2004), packaged with the Defense Mech as part of the Valor vs Venom line. Click here for more on Leatherneck (v5).

Images:

Left	Right	Rear	Front	Isometric
Open Cockpit	Scale	Parts	Instructions	Blueprints
Box Front	Box Back	Box Bottom

Featured In:

The Defense Mech was featured in several of the various media of GI Joe through the years, including Trading Cards and Cartoons and Commercials.

Sigma 6

Easily Broken/Lost Pieces:

The antennas and missiles are easily lost.

Variations:

No variations of the Defense Mech are known to exist.

Vehicle Construction:

The vehicle mold was repainted or retooled for the following vehicles:

• Defense Mech (2004)
• Iron Mech (2005)