Silver Pads Grand Slam remains one of those figures who still carries an aura about him. It's not an easy figure to find in mint condition. And, while he's not the most important character in the Joe world, the figure transcends that and remains desirable. As such, there's some decent content using the figure that's out there. The striking colors and general rarity make for fun photos. So, check them out!
Silver Pads Grand Slam Profile - 2000
Silver Pads Grand Slam Profile - 2023
Silver Pads Grand Slam Mail Away Overstock
Silver Pads Grand Slam by 00zxcvb
Silver Pads Grand Slam by thedustinmccoy
Silver Pads Grand Slam by gen_liederkranz
Silver Pads Grand Slam by Night Force Tunnel Rat
Silver Pads Grand Slam by doksewage
Silver Pads Grand Slam by steelbrigade
Silver Pads Grand Slam by Night Force Tunnel Rat
Silver Pads Grand Slam by flatline54
Silver Pads Grand Slam by steelbrigade
Silver Pads Grand Slam by doksewage
Silver Pads Grand Slam by gijoe_guy
Silver Pads Grand Slam by steelbrigade
Silver Pads Grand Slam by still_a_big_kid
Silver Pads Grand Slam by evilface
Silver Pads Grand Slam by ftwten
The Silver Pads Grand Slam isn't really much of a repaint, but yet it still somehow manages to feel like a significant change. Mine hasn't really aged all that well, so he doesn't see a lot of use anymore, but someday I'll write about him.
ReplyDeleteHe's more of a tweaking than a full-on repaint, but it's a great improvement. It sets him apart from Flash and it feels more character-appropriate. For a guy who loves old sci-fi stories, a set of silver pads straight out of a 1930's serial would definitely appeal to him.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there are people who don't want to take the time to seek out a silver pads Grand Slam in good condition (as well as people who don't want to pay the prices he typically goes for). And, as things typically go, I'm sure those same people are going to line up to call this figure "overpriced," "a waste of money," etc. But don't be fooled by bitter people like that. He's a really cool figure (especially when equipped with a JUMP) and there's a reason that the silver pad version has become the defacto look (in a way that never happened for the tan Clutch and Grunt repaints).