Description:

The MOBAT [Motorized Battle Tank*] was first released boxed in U.S. toy stores in 1982. The box included the straight-arm version of the driver, Steeler.

In 1983, the action figures were re-tooled with swivel-arm battle grip. The MOBAT included the swivel-arm version of Steeler and the text on the front of the box reflected this change. The M.O.B.A.T. was also sold in 1984 and was discontinued in 1985.

* Also refered to as 'Super Duty Battle Tank' and 'Multi-Ordnance Battle Tank'.

Original Retail Price (Approx.): $14.99
Hasbro Product Number: 6000
Lee's Guide: GIJ-82053v
Tomart's Guide: #GI5057 and GI5200 (re-release w/ swivel arm figure)
The Ultimate Guide: Pg. 17 (1st Ed.), Pg. 22 (2nd Ed.)

Versions of the MOBAT:

• MOBAT (1982)
• MOBAT (1998)
• Ultimate Battle Pack (2008)

Driver/Pilot: Steeler

Steeler was one of the first figures released in the first series (1982). He came packaged exclusively with the MOBAT (Motorized Battle Tank). Like all of the original sixteen figures, Steeler was first released with "straight arms" (v1) and then later released in 1983 with "swivel-arm battle grip" (v1.5). Click here for more on Steeler

Images:

Front	Right	Left	Back	Top
Isometric	Box Front	Box Back	Instructions	Blueprints
Detail #1	Detail #2	Detail #3

Featured In:

The MOBAT was featured in several of the various media of GI Joe through the years, including Collectibles, Comic Books, Cartoons and Commercials.

Impel Card	iGi Game Card	Order of Battle	Marvel Treasury	Click to Play
Sunbow	Die Cast	Battle Files	Revell	Marvel
Commodore 64	Micro-Vehicle	Nintendo

Easily Broken/Lost Pieces:

Take extreme care to not lose the machine gun that attaches to the turret. It is very small and very easy to lose.

Also, the hand grips on either side of the turret can sometimes break off.

Also, if you're not using the toy regularly, remove the two "D" batteries out of the bottom of it. Corroded batteries can ruin the motorized function of the MOBAT.

Variations:

There are two variants of the MOBAT [Motorized Battle Tank]. The earlier version of the MOBAT had solid tank treads, while the later version had notches in the tread to help keep the tread stay aligned. It is generally accepted that neither of these variants is more rare or valuable than the other.

In addition to the tread changes, the battery cover was modified to make it more secure.

Solid Tread	Notched Tread

Vehicle Construction:

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

• MOBAT (1982)
• C.A.T. (1985)
• MOBAT (1998)
• C.A.T. II (2003)
• Ultimate Battle Pack (2008)

International Releases:

In Canada in the early 1980s, the MOBAT was recolored black and sold as a Consumer Distributing exclusive Cobra Tank.

In Europe in 1984, the MOBAT was recolored in green, red, and black and released as the Action Force Battle Tank.

	Canadian		AF Battle Tank