R2-D2 Art Center
Art Center
1999 (manufactured)
1999 (manufactured)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
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.
This piece of merchandise is made for the film 'Episode 1: The Phantom Menace', which was released in 1999.
This piece of merchandise is made for the film 'Episode 1: The Phantom Menace', which was released in 1999.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | R2-D2 Art Center (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed card, moulded plastic and acrylic |
| Brief description | R2-D2 Art Center made in China by Hasbro in 1999. |
| Physical description | The box is mainly black with highlights of red. The inside is also red shown off because the front of the box has a clear, acrylic front. Through this sits the R2-D2 art center which is mainly white with blue features and a silver top. The words 'Star Wars' are written bolding in gold along the top of the box and at the bottom in white, 'R2-D2 Art Center' is printed. |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Star Wars / Episode 1' |
| 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. This piece of merchandise is made for the film 'Episode 1: The Phantom Menace', which was released in 1999. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.44:1, 2-2009 |
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| Record created | September 29, 2009 |
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