STARCOM SKYROLLER - Lexi's Toy Loft

SKYROLLER

The Skyroller was released as part of series three in 1988. It was part of the Starcom Astromarines ground attack force.

The vehicle transforms from Supertank mode to Battle Tower mode. The vehicle seats two seated figures in the front cockpits and two in the rear compartments. The Power Deploy action effectively makes the vehicle stand in a taller position. In this position a smaller vehicle can then be transported by the Skyroller.

SUPERTANK MODE

BATTLE TOWER MODE

POWER DEPLOY

The Skyroller has a power deploy mechanism to put it into Battle Tower mode. The power deploy button is found on the left side of the vehicle and is a small black switch. When pulled back the vehicle raises up. This is shown in the video below. A ramp can manually be lowered for vehicles to get onto the Skyroller. The rear compatments can also be opened and closed to fit figures inside.

PARTS

The Skyroller has five guns that go on the sides and on the top. These guns come off easily and are often missing.

INCLUDED FIGURE

The Mattel version of this vehicle included a random figure. The Coleco version did not have an included figure.

The Mattel version came with a random Starcom figure. A specific figure was not assigned to the vehicle. In the later series carded figures were added to the vehicles instead of them having specific pilots/ drivers.

UNSPECIFIED FIGURE

PACKAGING

The Skyroller was supplied in a box with cardboard inserts and plastic bags for parts and stickers. It came in a Coleco branded box as well as a Mattel branded box.