Reek figure
Figure
2002 (manufactured)
2002 (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.
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. Reek is a large creature and is considered a bullish beast preying on warriors and innocent captives.
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. Reek is a large creature and is considered a bullish beast preying on warriors and innocent captives.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | Reek figure (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Moulded plastic, printed card and acrylic |
| Brief description | Creature, Reek, from Star Wars, Episode 2, Attack of the Clones, made in China by Hasbro in 2002. |
| Physical description | The box is a rectangular shape and is mainly blue. It has a large image of the creature, Reek on the front and sides of the box. It is dark green and has a reddish hint on its head and chest. The texture of its skin looks dry and scaly. It has three horns and stands on all fours. The words 'Star Wars' are written all round the box in gold, along with the characters name and instructions. |
| Production type | Mass 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. Reek is a large creature and is considered a bullish beast preying on warriors and innocent captives. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.212:1, 2-2009 |
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| Record created | October 7, 2009 |
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