Outrider with Commander Rex Kling, Sky Commanders by Kenner 1987
Sky Commanders: Outrider with Commander Rex Kling – 1987 Kenner | Factory-Sealed Vintage Set
Strap in and scale the battle zones of Sector 389 with the Outrider, one of the signature vehicles from Kenner’s high-altitude action line: Sky Commanders! Released in 1987, this toyline fused military sci-fi with extreme vertical combat—years before the concept of “extreme sports” became mainstream.
The Outrider, piloted by Commander Rex Kling, is a zipline-deploying, cable-riding assault unit designed to traverse treacherous cliff faces and jungle canopies. It featured a spring-loaded cable cannon and detachable combat platform, embodying the line’s hallmark gimmick: dynamic “Grip-Line” technology that let figures glide along taut cords like high-tech mountaineers. The included Commander Rex Kling figure—only available in this set—came with clip-on gear and a signature cable hook harness, making him one of the most iconic characters in the series.
Trivia time: Sky Commanders was backed by an animated series produced by Hanna-Barbera, which aired in 1987 as a short-run adventure cartoon. It stood out for its futuristic setting and the fact that both heroes and villains were constantly battling on cliff edges, cable routes, and suspended stations—a theme that translated into the toyline’s radical design.
🧗♂️ Includes:
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Factory-sealed box
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Outrider vehicle with all parts
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Commander Rex Kling action figure with accessories
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All original inserts, cables, and stickers (unapplied)
🎯 Condition: Factory-Sealed, Vintage Original
📦 Year: 1987
🏭 Manufacturer: Kenner
Perfect for collectors of 80s oddities, sci-fi military crossovers, or Kenner’s offbeat toyline experiments, the Outrider with Rex Kling is a vertical adventure you don’t want to miss.
Re/Create your childhood.
* Mint in Sealed Box
* Kenner
* 2" Scale
* 1987
