SKYSTRIKER [XP-14F]
COMBAT JET
Series:
The Combat Jet Skystriker [XP-14F] was first released boxed in U.S. toy stores in 1983. The box included the driver, Ace. The toy was also sold in 1984 and 1985, then was discontinued in 1986.
Driver/Pilot: ACE (v1)
Ace was released as part of the second series (1983). He came packaged exclusively with the G.I.Joe X14-F Sky-Striker.
The Sky-Striker and Ace were also available in 1984 and 1985, and were discontinued domestically in 1986.
Starting in 1988 through 1994, Ace was available in various mail-in offers through Hasbro Direct. In 1989, Ace was packaged with Lampreys (1985), Keel-Haul (1985), Strato-Viper (1986), and Motor Viper (1986) in the "Special Mission Drivers" set. Later, he could be ordered individually.
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Easily Broken/Lost Pieces
The parachutes are commonly missing with the Skystriker. Receiving the parachutes with the Skystriker is a real find.
The canopy, the two tail fins, the six missiles, the two seats, and the two engines are also sometimes lost. Of the six missiles, the two front "stinger" missiles are often found broken. Take extra care of the "stinger" missiles.
Note that the Skystriker is molded in white plastic than can sometimes become discolored yellow. Some factors known to cause the discoloration include exposure to direct sunlight for an extended period of time, humidity, contact with chemicals (such as glue or tape), and bright artificial light.
Featured In
The Combat Jet Skystriker [XP-14F] was featured in several of the various media of GI Joe through the years, including Trading Cards, Comic Books, Cartoons and Commercials.
Variations
There are two versions of the nose gun on the Combat Jet Skystriker [XP-14F]. One version of the nose has a grid behind the gun - the other version does not have the grid.
Some Skystrikers came with two parachutes, while others only came with one. The change is reflected in the packaging language.
Vehicle Construction
The vehicle mold was repainted or retooled for the following vehicles:
Skystriker (1983)
Night Boomer (1989)
Starscream Sky Striker (2011)
Sky Striker (2011)
International Releases
The Combat Jet Skystriker was released in Europe in the late 1980s.
In Brazil in 1986, the Skystriker was released by Estrela Toys as the Super Caça-Bombardeiro.
In the 1990s, a Funskool India Skystriker was released in a slightly darker shade of gray with red missiles.
Versions of Skystriker [XP-14F]
Reference Information
The below information contains information about references to various collector's guides, Hasbro references, original retail prices, and other reference material related to Skystriker [XP-14F].|
Original Retail: $14.95 Hasbro Product: 6010 RAHC: n/a Lee's Guide: GIJ-83056v |
Desimone Guide: n/a Tomart's Guide: GI5159 (without grid) and 5160 (with grid) The Ultimate Guide: Pg. 28 (1st Ed.), Pg. 43 (2nd Ed.) Action Figure Archive Guide: n/a |
