G.I. Joe H.A.L. (1982) – Heavy Artillery Laser

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Overview

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• Release Year: 1982

• Manufacturer: Hasbro

• Line: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

• Full Name: Heavy Artillery Laser (H.A.L.)

• Scale: 3.75-inch G.I. Joe line

• Included Figure: Grand Slam (Straight-Arm version)

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The H.A.L. was one of the original eight vehicles/equipment sets released during the launch year of the modern G.I. Joe line in 1982. It featured a futuristic laser cannon mounted on a wheeled artillery platform.

Features

• Large rotating laser cannon

• Wheeled mobile artillery platform

• Adjustable targeting system

• Towable by vehicles like the V.A.M.P.

• Came packaged with the character Grand Slam

• Early “Straight Arm” figure variant from 1982

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Fun Facts

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• H.A.L. stands for Heavy Artillery Laser.

• The toy helped establish the sci-fi military style that defined early G.I. Joe.

• Many collectors remember the bright green cannon and silver details as iconic parts of the original lineup.

• The included Grand Slam figure is highly collectible, especially complete with visor and backpack.

• Fans still discuss the toy regularly in collector communities and Reddit nostalgia posts.

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H.A.L. (1982) Price Guide

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