MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
Toy
© 1984;1986-1987 (made)
© 1984;1986-1987 (made)
1. figure; moulded tan plastic with the head and body covered with brown fake fur. The boots are black and the face painted to show yellow fangs. the hands; with three fingers and a thumb; are open. On the boots and a band on left arm is a red winged skull design.
2. body shield; yellow moulded plastic with a red winged skull design; it fastens at the back. Marked 9171-2259
2. body shield; yellow moulded plastic with a red winged skull design; it fastens at the back. Marked 9171-2259
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | moulded injection plastic; jointed at neck, shoulders, waist, hips; elastic stringing |
| Brief description | Monster; figure; fur covered; Taiwan; 1986-7. |
| Physical description | 1. figure; moulded tan plastic with the head and body covered with brown fake fur. The boots are black and the face painted to show yellow fangs. the hands; with three fingers and a thumb; are open. On the boots and a band on left arm is a red winged skull design. 2. body shield; yellow moulded plastic with a red winged skull design; it fastens at the back. Marked 9171-2259 |
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| Marks and inscriptions | © MATTEL INC 1984 TAIWAN New for 1986 |
| Credit line | Given by Jermaine Dacas |
| Object history | References: Mattel 1985 Catalogue. Masters of the Universe is a boy's fantasy toy group consisting of men, equipment and vehicles based on a main character - HE-MAN. It is said to represent the struggle between good and evil. Bought by the donor between 1983 and 1987. Mr Dacas was born 17/10/73 and saved his pocket money to buy the toys. He played with them and created his own dramas for the characters. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE was one of the top ten ranges of fantasy toys for four or five years; last seen in the list September 1988. |
| Production | Made by: Mattel USA/Taiwan |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.71:1-1994 |
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| Record created | April 17, 2000 |
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