Description:

The Slugger [Self Propelled Cannon] was first released boxed in U.S. toy stores in 1984. It included the driver, Thunder. The Slugger was also sold in 1985 and was discontinued in 1986.

The Slugger (without driver) was later available in 1987-1990 as a Mail-In Premium Offer.

Original Retail Price (Approx.): $6.49
Hasbro Product Number: 6056
Lee's Guide: GIJ-84053v
Tomart's Guide: #GI5303
The Ultimate Guide: Pg. 45

Versions of the Slugger:

• Slugger (1984)
• Slugger (1997)

Driver/Pilot: Thunder

Thunder was released as part of the third series (1984), packaged exclusively with the Slugger [Self Propelled Cannon] tank. He was also sold in 1985, then was discontinued domestically in 1986. In 1989, Thunder was available mail-order from Hasbro Direct in two different sets. He was available as part of a six figure vehicle drivers set that included Copperhead, HISS Driver, Stinger Driver, Crankcase, and Frostbite. He was also available as part of the "Special Missions Drivers" set with Ace, Admiral Keel-Haul, Lampreys, Strato-Viper, and Motor Viper. Click here for more on Thunder.

Images:

Front	Rear	Right	Left	Top
Isometric	Box	Box Back	Detail	Detail
Instructions	Blueprints

Featured In:

The Slugger [Self-Propelled Cannon] was featured in several of the various media of GI Joe through the years, including Trading Cards, Comic Books, Cartoons and Commercials.

	Sunbow		Order of Battle

Easily Broken/Lost Pieces:

The machine gun is small and easily lost.

Vehicle Construction:

The vehicle mold was repainted or retooled for the following vehicles:

• Slugger (1984)
• Slugger (1997)

Variations:

The store version of the Slugger featured a darker green camouflage paint pattern. The mail-in version was all-green and did not have the paint pattern. Additionally, the mail-in instructions contains an extra blurb about Thunder.

Comparison	Right	Left	Rear	Instructions

International Releases:

In Brazil, the Slugger was sold without Thunder as the Artilharia Pesada.

Brazil