Set Name: Skystriker XP-14F vs. Cobra HISS
Release Date: 2024
ID: HYL43
Pcs: 617
Media Affiliation: G.I. Joe
MSRP: $80.00
Main Color: Black and White
Notes:
GI Joe is the property of Hasbro Toy Co. This is the first time Hasbro and Mattel (via Mega) have collaborated on any project.
The set is exclusively available for sale on Mattel Creations and Hasbro PULSE.
The HISS tank and Skystriker are based on the original toys released by Hasbro in the early 80's.
GI Joe ARAH: Government Issue Joe ("Joe" being a slang for soldiers during World War II) A Real American Hero.
Concepts and Artwork:
H.I.S.S. Tank:
HISS: HIgh Speed Sentry
Was first released by Hasbro in 1983.
Images 1 and 2 are of the 1983 HISS Tank from Hasbro.
Images 3 and for are of the 1983 box for the HISS tank
Images 5 and 6 are the original blue prints (images 1-6 courtesy of 3djoes.com)
Images 7 and 8 depict the HISS tank in various episodes of the Sunbow cartoon series.
Images 9 and 10 are from various issues of the Marvel GI Joe comic.
SKYSTRIKER XP-F14:
XP-F14
X: Designation for experimental aircraft by the US Millitary.
P: Old designation for "Pursuit" or fighter aircraft by the US Millitary.
F: F14: Nod to the F14 Tomcat which the Skystriker is modeled after.
It is ironic that Ace, an United States Air Force pilot, flew an jet modeled after the F14 Tomcat. In reality the US Navy was the only branch of the US Millitary to fly the Tomcat.
Images 1 and 2 depict real world F14 Tomcat.
Images 3 and 4 depict the front and back of the 1983 Skystriker box
Image 5 depicts one side of the 1983 blueprints from the Skystriker by Hasbro
Image 6 depicts the Skystriker in Marvel Comics.
Image 7 is the Skystriker as it was seen in the Sunbow cartoon series.
Image 8 is a picture of the 1983 Skystiker by Hasbro.
Box & Packaging:
Figures:
Set included from left to right Ace, Cobra Commander, Duke and a HISS Driver.
Weapons & Accessories:
Set:
The HISS
The Skystricker (images coming soon)
Verses:
(images coming soon)
Instruction Pamphlet:
Not yet available.
Stickers:
This set has not stickers. All details are printed applications to the bricks.
Promotional Material:
MEGA G.I. JOE Skystriker vs. COBRA H.I.S.S. Building Set
“Yo, Joe!” Relive epic rivalries and create exciting new adventures with our MEGA G.I. JOE Skystriker vs. COBRA H.I.S.S. building set. Inspired by the original ’80s designs, the two fully buildable vehicles feature authentic details and real moving parts. The four micro figures can be displayed individually on their nameplate stands or seated all at once in both vehicles for battling action on the ground and in the air.
MEGA™ G.I. JOE® G.I. JOE Skystriker XP-14F vs. COBRA H.I.S.S.
G.I. JOE Skystriker jet with working swing wings and accessible cockpit
COBRA H.I.S.S. tank with pivoting turret and working treads
4 micro action figures: Ace, Duke, Cobra Commander, and H.I.S.S. Driver
617 bricks and pieces combine with all MEGA building toys
Also compatible with other name brand building sets
Final product may vary. Mattel reserves the right to modify the color, decorations, and scale. Purchase limits subject to change at the sole discretion of Mattel.
©2024 Mattel
G.I. JOE and HASBRO and all related trademarks and logos are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc.
SKU#: HYL43 | 17Y+
The following was posted 13Nov2024 on the official GI Joe Instagram page.
"💥Wherever there’s trouble, G.I. Joe is there!
Unlock your nostalgia with our MEGA G.I. JOE
Skystriker vs. Cobra H.I.S.S. building set. Inspired by the original 80s designs, the two fully buildable vehicles feature authentic details and real moving parts."
The following was posted on the Mattel Creation Instagram page 15Nov2024.
"Marking the legendary G.I. JOE® vs. COBRA rivalry, we’ve teamed up with Hasbro™ to bring these iconic heroes, villains, and vehicles to life.
Build the ’80s nostalgia with our collectible MEGA G.I. JOE® Skystriker vs. COBRA H.I.S.S. Set. Available now at MattelCreations.com. #MattelCreations #MEGA #GIJOE "
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