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Stargard Space Landing Platford

Playset
1981-1982 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Toy playset made from injection-moulded yellow and red plastic, with die-cast metal parts, which are painted yellow. The toy is a landing platform with an integrated winch, so toy figures can appear to be in flight. The figure is an armed male space warrior, wearing a space suit, with black painted hair. He is made from yellow plastic.

With the toy is its original box and packaging. The box is of colour printed card, showing images of other products from this line and some basic play instructions.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Playset
  • Box
  • Figure
TitleStargard Space Landing Platford (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Injection-moulded plastic, printed card, painted die-cast metal
Brief description
Stargard, space landing pad; Plastic & metal, English, Britains, 1981-1982
Physical description
Toy playset made from injection-moulded yellow and red plastic, with die-cast metal parts, which are painted yellow. The toy is a landing platform with an integrated winch, so toy figures can appear to be in flight. The figure is an armed male space warrior, wearing a space suit, with black painted hair. He is made from yellow plastic.

With the toy is its original box and packaging. The box is of colour printed card, showing images of other products from this line and some basic play instructions.
Dimensions
  • Box height: 19.6cm
  • Box width: 12.3cm
  • Box depth: 9cm
Production typeMass produced
Object history
Part of the Edward Castle collection.
Subject depicted
Other number
9116 - Model number
Collection
Accession number
B.201:1 to 3-2016

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Record createdNovember 4, 2016
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