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Star Wars Lunch box

Childs Lunch Box
2002 (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.

Episode 2: Attack of the Clones is a 2002 space opera film directed by George Lucas. It was released on May 16th of that year and was set ten years after the previous film, The Phantom Menace.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Lunch Box
  • Flask
TitleStar Wars Lunch box
Materials and techniques
Moulded plastic
Brief description
Star Wars Lunch box made by Thermos in 2002
Physical description
The lunch box is mainly dark green with a photographic image of a scene out of the film in the middle. This image contains two main faces but also so action scenes with a light saver and space vehicles. The words 'Star Wars' are printed in gold in the bottom left hand corner of the box and the manufacturers' name 'Thermos' is printed in black on the right. The box is rectangular in shape and has a clip fastener at the top along with a carrying handle. The flask has a dark green top and white body with a similar image from the film. The words 'Star Wars' and written along the bottom in a gold outline.
Dimensions
  • Lunch box height: 19.4cm
  • Lunch box width: 21.4cm
  • Lunch box depth: 9.8cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Hasbro UK
Historical context
Episode 2: Attack of the Clones is a 2002 space opera film directed by George Lucas. It was released on May 16th of that year and was set ten years after the previous film, The Phantom Menace.
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.

Episode 2: Attack of the Clones is a 2002 space opera film directed by George Lucas. It was released on May 16th of that year and was set ten years after the previous film, The Phantom Menace.
Collection
Accession number
B.210:1, 2-2009

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Record createdOctober 7, 2009
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