Ace was released as part of the second series (1983). He came packaged exclusively with the G.I.Joe X14-F Sky-Striker.

The Sky-Striker and Ace were also available in 1984 and 1985, and were discontinued domestically in 1986.

Starting in 1988 through 1994, Ace was available in various mail-in offers through Hasbro Direct. In 1989, Ace was packaged with Lampreys (1985), Keel-Haul (1985), Strato-Viper (1986), and Motor Viper (1986) in the "Special Mission Drivers" set. Later, he could be ordered individually.