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Stratos

Action Figure
© 1982;1983-1987 (made)

Heroic Warriors; 12 figures will take the field against the forces of evil! Three are new for 1985! The New Battle Armour He Man; Fisto and Orko. All offer exciting working features. Most stand 5½in tall.
1. figure; mid brown and grey vinyl moulded to represent a muscular man like animal with helmet and belt mid brown and blue `fur' pants. The eyes or flying goggles shape on the face are blue and black.
The right hand is curled and the left ofen.
2. body rocket pack; mid brown moulded plastic; fastening at the front 3,4. arm armour; blue moulded plastic in the shape of feathers.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Figure
  • Figure
  • Figure
  • Figure
Titles
  • Stratos (manufacturer's title)
  • Masters of the Universe (series title)
Materials and techniques
moulded injection plastic; jointed at neck, shoulders, waist, hips; elastic stringing
Brief description
Stratos; heroic winged warrior; cat no. 5047; figure; Taiwan; 1983-7
Physical description
Heroic Warriors; 12 figures will take the field against the forces of evil! Three are new for 1985! The New Battle Armour He Man; Fisto and Orko. All offer exciting working features. Most stand 5½in tall.
1. figure; mid brown and grey vinyl moulded to represent a muscular man like animal with helmet and belt mid brown and blue `fur' pants. The eyes or flying goggles shape on the face are blue and black.
The right hand is curled and the left ofen.
2. body rocket pack; mid brown moulded plastic; fastening at the front 3,4. arm armour; blue moulded plastic in the shape of feathers.
DimensionsHeight: 5½in
Marks and inscriptions
© MATTEL INC 1982 TAIWAN
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.50:1-1994

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
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