Figure
1970-1979 (manufactured)
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| Place of origin |
Figure of a female space warrior made from injection-moulded dark blue polyethylene. The figure is posed as though it is taking a step forwards, the left foot ahead of the right. The head faces to the figure's right, in the right hand is held a futuristic-looking pistol. The dye in the plastic has not been well-mixed and the feet are grey at their bases as a result.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Injection-moulded polyethylene |
| Brief description | Figure, space warrior; dark blue plastic, Hong Kong, 1970-1979 |
| Physical description | Figure of a female space warrior made from injection-moulded dark blue polyethylene. The figure is posed as though it is taking a step forwards, the left foot ahead of the right. The head faces to the figure's right, in the right hand is held a futuristic-looking pistol. The dye in the plastic has not been well-mixed and the feet are grey at their bases as a result. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'MADE IN / HONG KONG' (On reverse of left leg.) |
| Object history | Part of the Edward Castle collection. |
| Production | This figure is a copy taken from a series originally manufactured by the US company Archer in the 1950s. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.63-2016 |
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| Record created | October 28, 2016 |
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