"It's got movable rotor blades, a cannon, and 4 removable rockets. Based on COBRA Command's top secret designs. Figure sold separately." (1983)
"COBRA's attack copter with spinning rotor blades. Wild Bill says it's 'as evil as a poisonous snake's fang!' Figures sold separately." (1984)
"COBRA's most awesome chopper! Includes 30mm movable cannon, four rockets, and negator bomb." (1985)

Frequently available through mail-in offers between 1986 and 1992. A very different looking FANG II was released in 1989, followed by the FANG III in 2002. Repainted in 1986 as part of the Sears-exclusive Dreadnok Air Assault.

"Fling these gliders and make them soar, loop, and fly! Make G. I. Joe and COBRA battle high in the sky! Figures are removable for ground action. Includes G. I. Joe Falcon Pilot GRUNT" (1983) "Fling these gliders and make them soar, loop, and fly. Watch G. I. Joe and COBRA battle high in the sky! Falcon includes G. I. Joe figure GRUNT. New improved construction." (1984)

Apparently reconstructed from sturdier or more aerodynamic material between 1983 and 1984. The same design as that of the Viper Glider.

"COBRA's main battle vehicle is H.I.S.S., the High Speed Sentry! Canopy opens and cannons swivel. Includes COBRA H.I.S.S. driver." (1983) "COBRA's powerful battle vehicle is a real match for your G. I. Joe team. Canopy opens and Diablo cannons swivel. Includes H.I.S.S. driver. Other figure sold separately." (1984)

The "788" stickers were either clear, red, or (on mail-order HISSes) solid white. Also available through various mail-in offers from 1985 to 1992. The 1986 Cobra Stun was also identified as a High Speed Sentry. A second version, the HISS II, was released in 1989. This first version of the HISS was repainted in 1985 as part of the Sears-exclusive SMS and in 2000 as the HISS III. Also repainted, with a new turret, as the Septic Tank in late 1991 for Eco-Warriors, and a red version, the Crimson HISS, was a 2002 convention exclusive as part of the Crimson Strike Team set. There was also a repaint for 2004's Operation Crimson Sabotage. A completely new design was introduced as the HISS IV in 2002 and repainted in 2005, and a Built to Rule HISS was released in 2004. The most recent HISS design was a direct-to-consumer release in 2005.

"The rocket launcher swivels 360 degrees and the 12 "Stinger" missiles are removable. Includes G. I. Joe figure COVER GIRL." 1983)
"Send the Wolverine out to assault COBRA's troops. Includes G. I. Joe figure COVER GIRL." (1984)

Some Wolverines had a tow hook (as in the commercial). Others did not. The base was repainted and used to create the Slaughter's Marauders Lynx in 1989. Later available through several mail-in offers from 1985 to 1987.

Available only by mail-order. Introduced in 1983's "Duke" brochure and continued in nearly every mail-in offer from then until 1986.

"The rotor blades spin when you move the button! Stacked with weapons for defense. The XH-1 has 4 'Scorpion' rockets, 2 'Dragonfire' missiles, and a chain gun cannon. Includes G. I. Joe figure WILD BILL." (1983 )"Dragonfly lays on the firepower! Rotor blades spin by push-button control. Includes G. I. Joe figure WILD BILL. Other figures sold separately." (1984) "Primed with weapons for defense! Includes 'Scorpion' rockets, 'Dragonfire'missiles,and elevating cannon. Switch activates rotor blades. Gatling gun and flame thrower rotate and winch raises and lowers. Includes G. I. Joe pilot WILD BILL." (1985)

Early versions allowed the nose-mounted cannon to elevate as well as swivel. Repainted as the Tiger Fly in late 1988 for Tiger Force and again as the Locust XH-1 in 2000.

"Fling these gliders and make them soar, loop, and fly! Make G. I. Joe and COBRA battle high in the sky! Figures are removable for ground action. Includes COBRA Viper Pilot." (1983) "Fling these gliders and make them soar, loop, and fly. Watch G. I. Joe and COBRA battle high in the sky! Viper includes COBRA pilot. New improved construction." (1984)

Apparently reconstructed from sturdier or more aerodynamic material between 1983 and 1984. The same design as that of the Falcon Glider.

"Use this fighter jet to carry out your most dangerous G. I. Joe missions. It's fully armed with 6 removable missiles—2 Sidewinders, 2 Sparrows, and 2 Phoenix. The wings sweep in and out and the landing gear retracts and lowers. It even comes with 2 removable ejection seats with parachutes! Includes G. I. Joe figure ACE." (1983)"G. I. Joe carries out his most dangerous missions in the SkyStriker. Wings sweep in and out as the landing gear retracts and lowers. Armed with 6 removable missiles. Includes G. I. Joe figure ACE. Other figure sold separately." (1984)"All systems go! The wings sweep in and out as the wheels raise and lower for simulated flight and landing. G.I. Joe jet pilot ACE can parachute to safety from removable ejection seats and working parachute." (1985)

First of several G. I. Joe products which included parachutes. Early releases have a grill behind the nose gun; later SkyStrikers have no grill. Repainted as the Night Boomer in 1989 for the Toys 'R Us-exclusive Night Force. At some point a Tiger Striker was considered for the Tiger Force and got as far as the prototype stage before being scrapped in favor of a new Rattler. The name Lt. Wayne Ruthel, appearing on the cockpit canopy, is an anagram for Hasbro employee Wayne Luther.

"Wheels roll and skis turn. 'Rampage' missiles are removable. Figure sold separately." (1983)
"Roll out over the snow and ice on the Battle Bear. Figures sold separately." (1984)

Later available through several mail-in offers from 1985 to 1988, and also in 1992's offer, "Terror on the Tundra." The basic body was also used for the 2002 Rock Slide.