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Aliens

Model Figure Set
1981-1982 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A set of eight toy figures, representing humanoid alien space warriors, made from injection-moulded black plastic. The heads of the figures are separately moulded in red plastic. Each is decorated with a printed paper sticker in the centre of the chest and back. Each holds a futuristic-looking weapon, moulded separately from grey plastic. The figures are each set into die cast metal stands which are painted gold, they can be removed from their stands. Their feet have integral stands, which are toothed like cogs. One stand is missing.

With the figures is a display stand of printed card, into which six of them can be slotted.


Object details

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This object consists of 9 parts.

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  • Stand
TitleAliens (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Injection-moulded plastic; die cast metal, painted; printed paper
Brief description
Figures, 'Aliens'; Black plastic & metal, English, Britains, 1981-82
Physical description
A set of eight toy figures, representing humanoid alien space warriors, made from injection-moulded black plastic. The heads of the figures are separately moulded in red plastic. Each is decorated with a printed paper sticker in the centre of the chest and back. Each holds a futuristic-looking weapon, moulded separately from grey plastic. The figures are each set into die cast metal stands which are painted gold, they can be removed from their stands. Their feet have integral stands, which are toothed like cogs. One stand is missing.

With the figures is a display stand of printed card, into which six of them can be slotted.
Production typeMass produced
Object history
Part of the Edward Castle collection.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.203:1 to 9-2016

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Record createdNovember 4, 2016
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