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action man

Toy Equipment
1975-1983 (made)

At the present time all the bags are stapled together, however, each has a dfferent content and number.
1. BRITISH GAS MASK, Part #112868.05
2. MARINE WHITE BELT, Part # 1026.00 (two belt in bag)
3. BRITISH MACHINE GUN, Part #112868.01
4. BRITISH KNAPSACK, Part #112868.06
5. G I JOE MESS KITS, Part #1012.00
6. HAND GRENADES (6), Part #1042.00
7. hand written on bag - PT#112354.02, BRITISH HELMET, 3700Pcs
5DO1 12970
7B01 3541
7C01 ---------
TOTAL 20211Pcs
8. GUN CLIP, Part #112868.02
9. RADIO RECEIVER, Part 112867.00


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 9 parts.

  • Sample of Gas Mask
  • Sample of Belt
  • Sample of Machine Gun
  • Sample of Knapsack
  • Sample of Mess Kit
  • Sample of Hand Grenades
  • Sample of Helmet
  • Sample of Gun Clip
  • Sample of Radio Receiver
Titleaction man (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
G I Joe equipment samples; probably Hong Kong; 1975-83.
Physical description
At the present time all the bags are stapled together, however, each has a dfferent content and number.
1. BRITISH GAS MASK, Part #112868.05
2. MARINE WHITE BELT, Part # 1026.00 (two belt in bag)
3. BRITISH MACHINE GUN, Part #112868.01
4. BRITISH KNAPSACK, Part #112868.06
5. G I JOE MESS KITS, Part #1012.00
6. HAND GRENADES (6), Part #1042.00
7. hand written on bag - PT#112354.02, BRITISH HELMET, 3700Pcs
5DO1 12970
7B01 3541
7C01 ---------
TOTAL 20211Pcs
8. GUN CLIP, Part #112868.02
9. RADIO RECEIVER, Part 112867.00
Marks and inscriptions
Each item is in a plastic bag with a printed white label, except for (7) which has the details hand written on the bag itself.
Object history
References: ACTION MAN Equipment. Made In Hong Kong by the Palitoy Company; A Division of General Mills UK Ltd; Coalville; Leicester; England; Under Licence from Hasbro Ind. Inc Pawtucket; RI USA
Production
Made by: Palitoy
hong kong/ england
Collection
Accession number
B.420:1-1996

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Record createdApril 18, 2000
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