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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 1987-1991 as a Mail-In Premium Offer. Around 1991, the mail-order Slugger started appearing without the camouflage paint pattern.
Original Retail Price (Approx.): $6.49
Hasbro Product Number: 6056
Lee's Guide: GIJ-84053v
Tomart's Guide: #GI5303
The Ultimate Guide: Pg. 45 (1st Ed.), Pg. 71 (2nd Ed.)
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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.
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The machine gun is small and easily lost.
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The retail version of the Slugger featured a darker green camouflage paint pattern. The mail-order version was all-green and did not have the paint pattern. Additionally, the mail-in instructions contains an extra blurb about Thunder.
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The vehicle mold was repainted or retooled for the following vehicles:
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Images From The Collections Of:
Chad Hucal, John Wakefield, Jason Hoffman, David Croft, Ross Akey, Phillip Donnelly, E. Son, Brendan Hayes, and Eric Desrosiers
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![Slugger [Self-Propelled Cannon]](slugger_title.jpg)
