The Crusader Space Shuttle was featured in several of the various media of GI Joe through the years, including Trading Cards, Comic Books, Cartoons and Commercials.
The Crusader Space Shuttle was first released boxed in U.S. toy stores in 1989. It included the pilot, Payload (v2). The Crusader was also available in 1990 and discontinued in 1991.
The Crusader Space Shuttle is an iconic example of this line's exquisite attention to detail and life like wartime realism that set it apart from its competitors and measured in display possibilities alone makes the Crusader Avenger Scout Craft is a must have for any vintage GI JOE ARAH collection.