Muton
Action Figure
1976 (manufactured)
1976 (manufactured)
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Action figure with masculine features, made from transparent purple acrylic. The figure is highly articulated, with ball and socket joints at the neck, shoulders, elbows, waist, hips and knees; twisting joints at the upper arms, wrists and upper thighs. The figure is totally transparent, all of its joints and fixtures are visible. Inside are plastic 'internal organs'. The head is made from soft PVC. The hands are also made from soft PVC, as are the green 'pixie'-style boots on the figure's feet.
Object details
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| Title | Muton (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Acrylic, PVC, steel |
| Brief description | Male doll, transparent robot; transparent purple plastic, Hong Kong, 1970s? |
| Physical description | Action figure with masculine features, made from transparent purple acrylic. The figure is highly articulated, with ball and socket joints at the neck, shoulders, elbows, waist, hips and knees; twisting joints at the upper arms, wrists and upper thighs. The figure is totally transparent, all of its joints and fixtures are visible. Inside are plastic 'internal organs'. The head is made from soft PVC. The hands are also made from soft PVC, as are the green 'pixie'-style boots on the figure's feet. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'MADE IN HONG KONG' |
| Object history | Part of the Edward Castle collection. |
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| Accession number | B.245-2016 |
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| Record created | November 7, 2016 |
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