Action Man V.R.Warrior
Action Figure
1995 (manufactured)
1995 (manufactured)
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| Place of origin |
Action Man was originally produced and sold in the United Kingdom and Australia by Palitoy Ltd from 1966 until 1984. Action Man was relaunched in 1993 by Hasbro, which is the era that this particular Action Man object falls under.
Action figures are particularly popular with boys because they represent traditional masculine traits and are closely associated with the public sphere which is represented by items such as tools, transportation, garages, machines, and military equipment. This particular figure is part of a deluxe set, containing more articulated figures, and was therefore more expensive.
Action figures are particularly popular with boys because they represent traditional masculine traits and are closely associated with the public sphere which is represented by items such as tools, transportation, garages, machines, and military equipment. This particular figure is part of a deluxe set, containing more articulated figures, and was therefore more expensive.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Action Man V.R.Warrior (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Moulded plastic, fabric, printed card, acrylic |
| Brief description | Boxed Action Man V.R.Warrior figure made in China by Hasbro in 1997 |
| Physical description | Boxed Action Man figure. The box has the words ‘Action Man’ and ‘V.R. Warrior’ printed in black and orange on the front and sides. The main image on the front is a cartoon illustration of a child playing with the warrior. There is also a photograph of the action figure printed on the back of the box, used as a diagram with orange arrows pointing to different parts. The box contains an action figure dressed in a black and green body suit, wearing grey body armour and a helmet. The box also contains a gauntlet, missile holder, gun, V.R camera, 8 missiles, and cross-sell. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Hasbro UK |
| Summary | Action Man was originally produced and sold in the United Kingdom and Australia by Palitoy Ltd from 1966 until 1984. Action Man was relaunched in 1993 by Hasbro, which is the era that this particular Action Man object falls under. Action figures are particularly popular with boys because they represent traditional masculine traits and are closely associated with the public sphere which is represented by items such as tools, transportation, garages, machines, and military equipment. This particular figure is part of a deluxe set, containing more articulated figures, and was therefore more expensive. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.17-2009 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2009 |
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