3 Pairs of Pants (boys aged 4-5 years)
Box Set of Pants
1999 (manufactured)
1999 (manufactured)
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Star Wars: A New Hope was released in 1977. The first film of George Lucas' trilogies was the most successful in American history and grossed over $290 million. Sequels released in 1980 and 1983 were equally successful. The films captured their imagination and paved the way for the merchandising that accompanies many films today. A whole host of toy figures, spacecrafts and toy guns were available, as well as costumes, stationery, bedroom accessories and slippers.
Object details
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| Title | 3 Pairs of Pants (boys aged 4-5 years) (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed card, acrylic and cotton |
| Brief description | Boxed set of 3 Star Wars boys pants made by Ladybird in 1999. |
| Physical description | Boxed Star Wars set of three boy's pants aged 4-5 years. The three slips are different. One is red with a black band on top and Star Wars written across. One is black with a character on the front who is wearing a red mask and black coat. The other slip is white with different Star Wars characters on. The box is white and has the words Star Wars in the bottom left corner in red and gold. It has an acrylic front so the you can see the pants through the packaging. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Star Wars' |
| Credit line | Given by Hasbro UK |
| Historical context | Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace was released on May 19th 1999. It was directed by George Lucas and was the fourth film to be released of the Star Wars series, almost sixteen years after the last film in the series. |
| Summary | Star Wars: A New Hope was released in 1977. The first film of George Lucas' trilogies was the most successful in American history and grossed over $290 million. Sequels released in 1980 and 1983 were equally successful. The films captured their imagination and paved the way for the merchandising that accompanies many films today. A whole host of toy figures, spacecrafts and toy guns were available, as well as costumes, stationery, bedroom accessories and slippers. |
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| Accession number | B.46-2009 |
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| Record created | September 22, 2009 |
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