Description:

The A.W.E. Striker was first released boxed in U.S. toy stores in 1985. It included the driver, Crankcase. The toy was also sold in 1986 and was discontinued in 1987.

The A.W.E. Striker was also available (without the driver) via mail order in 1988 - 1989.

Original Retail Price (Approx.): $6.59
Hasbro Product Number: 6053
Lee's Guide: GIJ-85051v
Tomart's Guide: #GI5403
The Ultimate Guide: Pg. 55

Versions of the A.W.E. Striker:

• A.W.E. Striker (1985)
• A.W.E. Striker (2001)
• A.W.E. Striker (2003)
• A.W.E. Striker (2008)

Driver/Pilot: Crankcase

Crankcase was released as part of the fourth series (1985), packaged exclusively with the A.W.E. Striker. 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. Click here for more on Crankcase

Images:

Front	Rear	Right	Left	Top
Isometric	Engine Views	Decals	Box	Box Back
Blueprints	Instructions

Featured In:

The A.W.E. Striker was featured in several of the various media of GI Joe through the years, including Trading Cards, Comic Books, Cartoons and Commercials.

Marvel UK	Order of Battle	Sunbow	Impel	Click to Play
Micro-Vehicle

Easily Broken/Lost Pieces:

The A.W.E. Striker included 2 antennas, a camera, and an engine cover which were easily broken or misplaced.

Variations:

No variations of the A.W.E. Striker are known to exist.

Vehicle Construction:

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

• A.W.E. Striker (1985)
• Eco Striker (1992)
• All-Terrain Cruiser (1995) - Stargate
• A.W.E. Striker (2001)
• A.W.E. Striker (2003)
• A.W.E. Striker (2008)

International Releases:

In Brazil, the A.W.E. Striker was sold as the Buggy Cross Tático.

Brazil