Description:

The Dreadnok Thunder Machine was first released boxed in U.S. toy stores in 1986. It included the driver, Thrasher. The Thunder Machine was also sold in 1987 and was discontinued domestically in 1988.

Original Retail Price (Approx.): $6.69
Hasbro Product Number: 6042
Tomart's Guide: #GI5601
The Ultimate Guide: Pg. 77

Versions of the Thunder Machine:

This was the only version of the Thunder Machine ever released.

Driver/Pilot: Thrasher

Thrasher was released as part of the fifth series (1986), packaged exclusively with the Dreadnok Thunder Machine . He was also sold in 1987, then was discontinued domestically in 1988. Click here for more on Thrasher

Images:

Front	Rear	Right	Left	Top
Isometric	Box	Box Back	Instructions 1	Instructions 2
Blueprints

Featured In:

The Dreadnok Thunder Machine was featured in several of the various media of GI Joe through the years, including Trading Cards, Comic Books, Cartoons and Commercials.

Sunbow	Order of Battle	Marvel	Battle File	Click to Play
T.A.C.

Easily Broken/Lost Pieces:

The antenna, steering wheel and side mirror are commonly missing from the Thunder Machine.

Variations:

No known variations of the Thunder Machine are known to exist.

Vehicle Construction:

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

• Thunder Machine (1986)
• Beast Blaster (1993)

International Releases:

In Venezuela, Rubiplas released the Dreadnok Thunder Machine with the maroon parts recolored tan.

Venezuela