What the heck. Let's go with some 1988 Sgt. Slaughter photos. I use this figure an awful lot. And, I'm not that big of a Sgt. Slaughter fan. This version of the character just photographs really well. He's visually interesting and looks good when posed with an array of accessories or at the helm of many different vehicles. I've used this figure consistently over the last 10 years since I first profiled him.
There used to be a ton of bubbled overstock of this figure available. I bought a few for just a dollar each. So, he exists in ample quantities should you want to acquire one. And, you should. It's the best Sgt. Slaughter figure and, just a good Joe figure in general. The removable hat works quite well. And, Sarge looks good with an array of vintage weapons.
It kind of sucks that this figure didn't get dusted off in the repaint era. Almost all of the other 1988 vehicle driver molds were either used during the 2000's or were confirmed lost to Olmec in their ill-fated Bronze Bombers release. But, the original features decent colors and they go with the original Warthog or the 2001 Night Rhino. (He looks even better in the Mean Dog.) So, it's a figure with a lot of value should you want to get the Sarge into some Joe photos.
One of my best finds in college in the early 2010s--in-bubble, for $15 from an antique shop.
ReplyDeletea great figure. if yr not into the sarge he can easily pass for a character you create. the mean dog is indeed the perfect pairing.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of the Sarge but this version made for a much better figure, especially with the removable hat. I found one in great condition on eBay at a reasonable price so I bought it. I recently missed out on a loose complete Warthog with another Sarge just missing his hat sadly, it was offered at a very good buy now price as well. I opted for the lesser priced Sea Ray, complete with Sea Slug, pistol and file card, from the same seller, he sent me an even lower best offer so I went for it, I have never owned a Sea Ray until now as they were never sold in the UK. The engine block was missing, so I messaged the seller again and luckily he had it in his spares box so kindly sent it onto me. I agree with the above comment that this version of Sargent Slaughter would have been perfect paired up with the Mean Dog, for all we know, perhaps that may have been one of the original intentions. I own the UK / EU version of the Mean Dog, it is a more tan colour than the US drab brown version. Sadly the seller of that had included Wild Card's machete in with another sold lot and refused to include the item when I pointed this out to her alongside his helmet and sheath. I expect someday I shall find his weapon.
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