Lifeline was released carded as part of the fifth series (1986). He was also available in 1987 and was discontinued in 1988. This Lifeline should not be confused with the 1991 mail-in Lifeline (v3). While the two look alike at first glance, the legs of the 1991 Lifeline are different.
 
Broken crotch, 1 missing thumb, 1 elbow crack!