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Action Man Crimebuster & Raid

Toy Figure
1995 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Action Man was originally produced and sold in the United Kingdom and Australia by Palitoy Ltd from 1966 until 1984. Action Man was relaunched in 1993 by Hasbro, which is the era that this particular Action Man object falls under.

Action figures are particularly popular with boys because they represent traditional masculine traits and are closely associated with the public sphere which is represented by items such as tools, transportation, garages, machines, and military equipment. This particular figure is part of a deluxe set, containing more articulated figures, and was therefore more expensive.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleAction Man Crimebuster & Raid (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Moulded plastic, fabric, printed card, acrylic
Brief description
Boxed Action Man Crimebuster & Raid figures made in China by Hasbro in 1995
Physical description
Boxed Action Man Crimebuster and Raid. The box has the words ‘Action Man’ and ‘Crimebuster and raid’ printed in black and orange on the front and sides. The main image on the front is a cartoon illustration of the crime buster and a dog. There is also a photograph of the action figure printed on the back of the box, used as a diagram with orange arrows pointing to different parts. The box contains an action figure dressed in blue jeans, black boots and top with a green chest armour and police badge over the top. He is holding a dog which makes sounds when you press the spike on its collar. There is also an assault gun, pistol, pistol holder, dagger, binoculars, mobile phone, mission map, handcuffs, dog lead, and mission card to accompany the action figure.
Dimensions
  • Height: 33cm
  • Width: 30cm
  • Depth: 6.2cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Hasbro UK
Summary
Action Man was originally produced and sold in the United Kingdom and Australia by Palitoy Ltd from 1966 until 1984. Action Man was relaunched in 1993 by Hasbro, which is the era that this particular Action Man object falls under.

Action figures are particularly popular with boys because they represent traditional masculine traits and are closely associated with the public sphere which is represented by items such as tools, transportation, garages, machines, and military equipment. This particular figure is part of a deluxe set, containing more articulated figures, and was therefore more expensive.
Collection
Accession number
B.16-2009

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Record createdJuly 16, 2009
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