Stargard
Model Figure Set
1981-1982 (manufactured)
1981-1982 (manufactured)
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A set of six toy figures, representing futuristic human male and female space warriors, made from injection-moulded yellow plastic. The heads of the figures are painted pink, and the hair of each figure is either brown, black or yellow. Each is decorated with a printed paper sticker in the centre of the chest and back. Each holds a futuristic-looking weapon, moulded separately from grey plastic. They are set into die cast metal stands which are painted crimson, they can be removed from their stands. Their feet have integral stands, which are toothed like cogs. The figures are designed to appear as though dressed in armoured space suits, each has a transparent dome helmet.
With the figures is a display stand of printed card, into which they can be slotted.
With the figures is a display stand of printed card, into which they can be slotted.
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Parts | This object consists of 7 parts.
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Title | Stargard (manufacturer's title) |
Materials and techniques | Injection-moulded plastic, painted; die cast metal, painted; printed paper |
Brief description | Astronaut figures, 'Stargard'; yellow plastic & metal, English, Britains, 1981-86 |
Physical description | A set of six toy figures, representing futuristic human male and female space warriors, made from injection-moulded yellow plastic. The heads of the figures are painted pink, and the hair of each figure is either brown, black or yellow. Each is decorated with a printed paper sticker in the centre of the chest and back. Each holds a futuristic-looking weapon, moulded separately from grey plastic. They are set into die cast metal stands which are painted crimson, they can be removed from their stands. Their feet have integral stands, which are toothed like cogs. The figures are designed to appear as though dressed in armoured space suits, each has a transparent dome helmet. With the figures is a display stand of printed card, into which they can be slotted. |
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Production type | Mass produced |
Marks and inscriptions | '© 1981 / BRITAINS / ENGLAND' (On all metal bases) |
Object history | Part of the Edward Castle collection. |
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Accession number | B.202:1 to 7-2016 |
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Record created | November 4, 2016 |
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