Swivel Robot
Robot
1970-1979 (manufactured)
1970-1979 (manufactured)
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Clockwork toy robot with box. The toy is made from grey-green polystyrene, with silver plastic details. Its head and torso are all-in-one, its arms are minimally-poseable and project forwards. The toy is wound using an integrated key, when activated the robot walks forwards and its head spins. On top of the head are silver plastic 'ears' and antennae.
With the toy is its original colour-printed card box.
With the toy is its original colour-printed card box.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Swivel Robot (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Injection-moulded polystyrene, printed card |
| Brief description | Robot, 'Swivel Robot', No.1178; plastic, Hong Kong, 1970s |
| Physical description | Clockwork toy robot with box. The toy is made from grey-green polystyrene, with silver plastic details. Its head and torso are all-in-one, its arms are minimally-poseable and project forwards. The toy is wound using an integrated key, when activated the robot walks forwards and its head spins. On top of the head are silver plastic 'ears' and antennae. With the toy is its original colour-printed card box. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
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| Object history | Part of the Edward Castle collection. |
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| Other number | 1178 - Model number |
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| Accession number | B.165:1 to 2-2016 |
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| Record created | November 3, 2016 |
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