Description:

The Defiant: Space Vehicle Launch Complex was first released boxed in U.S. toy stores in 1987. The playset included two figures - the astronaut Payload and the Crawler/Gantry driver Hardtop. The Defiant was also sold in 1988 and was discontinued domestically in 1989.

Original Retail Price (Approx.): $99.99
Hasbro Product Number: 6002
Tomart's Guide: #GI5750
The Ultimate Guide: Pg. 94-95

Versions of the Defiant:

This was the only version of the Defiant ever released.

Driver/Pilot: Hardtop

Hardtop was released as part of the sixth series (1987), packaged exclusively with the Defiant: Space Vehicle Launch Complex . He was also sold in 1988, then was discontinued domestically in 1989. Click here for more on Hardtop

Driver/Pilot: Payload

Payload was first released as part of the sixth series (1987) packaged exclusively with the Defiant: Space Vehicle Launch Complex . He was also available in 1988 and was discontinued in 1989. Click here for more on Payload

Images:

Front	Rear	Right	Left	Top
Isometric	Raised Views	Hidden Items	Box	Box Back
Box Back Detail	Inner Boxes

Crawler/Gantry Images:

Front	Top	Bottom View	Open Door Views	Cockpit
Bay Views	Parts Views	Blueprints	Decals 1	Decals 2
Instructions 1	Instructions 2	Instructions 3	Decal Instructions 1	Decal Instructions 2

Booster/Space Station Images:

Front	Rear	Right	Left	Top
Bottom	Isometric	Cockpit Views	Bay Views	Hidden Laser
Docked	Parts View	Blueprints	Decals	Instructions 1
Instructions 2	Instructions 3	Decal Instructions 1	Decal Instructions 2

Space Vehicle Images:

Front	Rear	Right	Left	Top
Bottom	Isometric	Detail Views	Parts View	Blueprints
Instructions 1	Instructions 2	Instructions 3	Decals 1	Decals 2
Decal Instructions 1	Decal Instructions 2

Featured In:

The Defiant: Space Vehicle Launch Complex was featured in several of the various media of GI Joe through the years, including Trading Cards, Comic Books, Cartoons and Commercials.

Marvel	Paint by Numbers	30th Salute	Folder	Click to Play
Belgian Poster	Nintendo

Easily Broken/Lost Pieces:

There are many easily lost pieces. These include the elevators, guardrails, laser cannons, thruster nozzles, chairs, transporter door, hatches, panels, missiles, machine gun, umbilical cord, and wings

Variations:

Some versions of the Space Vehicle came with a mount piece that mounted the cockpit canopy to the shuttle. Some versions did not come with this piece.

There is also a variant hinge where the shuttle connects to the top of the booster.

Additionally, there is a variation in the order of instructions for the first 2 pages of the Space Vehicle Instructions.

Space Vehicle Instructions 1	Space Vehicle Instructions 2

Vehicle Construction:

The Space Vehicle mold was repainted or retooled for the following vehicles:

• Defiant: Space Vehicle Launch Complex (1987)
• Crusader Space Shuttle (1989)

The Booster/Space Station mold was repainted or retooled for the following vehicles:

This was the only usage of the Booster Space Station mold.

The Crawler/Gantry mold was repainted or retooled for the following vehicles:

This was the only usage of the Crawler Gantry mold.

International Releases:

In Europe, the Defiant: Space Vehicle Launch Complex was released in 1988. It was also available as a contest prize in Belgium.

Belgium