Toys
Grand Slam appeared first as part of the original 1982 toy line, and was packaged with the "H.A.L." (Heavy Artillery Laser). All of the original sixteen figures from 1982 were released with "straight arms." The same figure was re-released in 1983 with "swivel-arm battle grip", which made it easier for figures to hold their rifles and accessories. In 1983, the Grand Slam figure was also recolored with silver pads on his arms, legs and chest, and recast as a laser jet pack soldier, packaged with the J.U.M.P..
In 2007, a brand new incarnation of Grand Slam was released in the 8" Sigma 6 line. This was the only Grand Slam toy to ever feature a unique head sculpt. Every other version of him used a repainted head from a different character. A 25th Anniversary/Modern Era figure was released with a recolored SHARC in 2008. A Rise of Cobra figure was released as a Target exclusive with a different color scheme and lower legs. Another movie figure using the original 25th Anniversary mold was packaged with Hawk and Laser Artillery Weapon as a Wal-Mart exclusive.
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