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Figure

1970-1979 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Standing figure of a male space warrior, made from injection-moulded metallic blue polyethylene. The figure wears a spacesuit but no helmet, it is moulded in a stepping pose, with the left foot placed before the right. A small base is moulded in one with the left foot. In the left hand the figure holds a futuristic-looking rifle.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Injection-moulded polyethylene
Brief description
Figure, spaceman; Metallic blue plastic, Hong Kong?, 1970-1979?
Physical description
Standing figure of a male space warrior, made from injection-moulded metallic blue polyethylene. The figure wears a spacesuit but no helmet, it is moulded in a stepping pose, with the left foot placed before the right. A small base is moulded in one with the left foot. In the left hand the figure holds a futuristic-looking rifle.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7cm
Production typeMass produced
Object history
Part of the Edward Castle collection.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.59-2016

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Record createdOctober 28, 2016
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