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The Hovercraft Killer W.H.A.L.E. [Warrior: Hovering Assault Launch Envoy]
was first released boxed in U.S. toy stores in 1984. It included the pilot,
Cutter. The Killer W.H.A.L.E. was
also sold in 1985 and was discontinued in 1986.
In 1992 and 1993, the Killer W.H.A.L.E. (without driver) was available
as a mail-in offer from Hasbro Direct.
Original Retail Price (Approx.): $17.99
Hasbro Product
Number: 6005
Lee's Guide: GIJ-84052v
Tomart's Guide:
#GI5301
The Ultimate Guide: Pg. 42 (1st Ed.), Pg. 67 (2nd Ed.)
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This was the only version of the Killer W.H.A.L.E. ever released. |
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Cutter was packaged exclusively with the Hovercraft Killer
W.H.A.L.E. as part of the third series (1984). Cutter and the
Killer W.H.A.L.E. were also available in 1985. They were discontinued
in 1986.
Click here for more on Cutter
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The Killer W.H.A.L.E. included numerous pieces that were easily lost
or broken. They include the white rockets, the depth charges, the steering
flaps on both fans, the recon bike, and the sled.
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The landing ramp for the one-man sled was changed several times. The
first version of the Killer W.H.A.L.E. had a solid door - this version may
not have reached stores and may only have been seen in prototypes and publicity
photos. The next version featured a large notch at the top of the launch
door but still had a problem with breaking. A third design was used with
the Night Striker and with mail-in
versions of the Killer W.H.A.L.E.
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The vehicle mold was repainted or retooled for the following vehicles:
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Images From The Collections Of:
Chad Hucal, Dawson Jay,
Corey Stinson, Steve Wagnon, Dan Klingensmith, Andy Vann, Phillip Donnelly, E. Son,
Jason Hoffman, John Missal, and Pete Rauch
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