One of the original
1982 set of
G.I. Joe 3 3/4" action figures. He had protective red padding like the
Flash figure and was unarmed. He was sold with the
HAL (Heavy Artillery Laser]. In
1983, a Grand Slam with silver padding was sold with the
JUMP (
Jet Mobile Propulsion Unit) jet pack. (The previous year, the JUMP was sold with no action figure included.)
1982 filecard:
LASER ARTILLERY SOLDIER
Code Name: GRAND SLAM
File Name: Barney, James J. SN: RA379541044
Primary Military Specialty:
Artillery
Secondary Military Specialty:
Electronics Engineer
Birthplace:
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Grade:
E-5
Grand Slam received initial training in conventional artillery and served with a
155mm battery. Graduated: Special Weapons School (
Top of Class). Specialized Education: Artillery School; Advanced Tech School, Qualified Expert:
M-16;
M-1911A1; "HAL" Heavy Artillery Laser.
"He’s soft-spoken and calm – just a bit shy. Intelligent. Loves to read escapist
fantasy (
science fiction and
comic books)."
Comic book appearances:
* G.I. JOE: #1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 17, 19, 59, 82, 130
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