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MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE

Reptilian Monster
© 1986;1986-1987 (made)

1. figure of brown and grey moulded plastic representing a reptile with a tail. On the back is a small block under which is the trademark and date. This block will have some function but it is not clear.
2. gun; black moulded plastic; marked MALAYSIA


Object details

Category
Toys & Games
Object type
Reptilian monster
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Figure
  • Figure
TitleMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
moulded injection plastic; jointed at neck; shoulders; waist; hips; elastic stringing
Brief description
Monster; figure; 1986-7
Physical description
1. figure of brown and grey moulded plastic representing a reptile with a tail. On the back is a small block under which is the trademark and date. This block will have some function but it is not clear.
2. gun; black moulded plastic; marked MALAYSIA
DimensionsHeight: 5½in
Marks and inscriptions
© Mattel Inc 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
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.84:1-1994

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O36308/masters-of-the-universe-reptilian-monster/
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