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Gristle was released carded as part of the twelfth series (1993). The 1993 Battle Corps figures were numbered 1 through 36 - Gristle was number 32.
Gristle was intended to be part of the 1993 assortment ofD.E.F. (Drug Elimination Force) subset. However, Hasbro decided not to release anyD.E.F. toys in 1993 and instead repackaged them asBattle Corps toys.
He was discontinued domestically in 1994.
Gristle came with two maroon rifles, a maroon knife, a yellow missile launcher (spring loaded, actually fired), two maroon missiles, and a maroon figure stand.
Except for the missile launcher, all of Gristle's accessories came attached to one plastic "tree." The accessories were removed from the tree.
No variations of Gristle (v1) are known to exist.
Gristle's body is entirely original - no parts were taken from other figures.
In Australia, Gristle was released onD.E.F. packaging instead ofBattle Corps packaging.
In Brazil, Gristle was repainted and released asVandalo.
Original Retail: Product Number: Lee's Guide: The Ultimate Guide: | Desimone Guide: #414 Tomart's Guide: RAHC/Rank & File: Action Figure Archive Guide: |
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