The Creature from the Black Lagoon
Action Figure
1973-1974 (manufactured)
1973-1974 (manufactured)
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Action figure representing a humanoid with gills, scales and webbed fingers and toes, made from moulded green PVC. The figure is moulded around a wire skeleton, meaning it can be posed. The main points of articulation are at the base of the neck, the shoulders, elbows, knees and ankles. The figure's abdomen is painted yellow, as are the fins below its forearms. There are also yellow detials on the head and feet. The mouth is red, as are the palms of the hands. The eyes are painted blue with black dots.
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Materials and techniques | PVC, painted. |
Brief description | Figure, The Creature from the Black Lagoon; soft plastic, AHI, Hong Kong, 1973-1974 |
Physical description | Action figure representing a humanoid with gills, scales and webbed fingers and toes, made from moulded green PVC. The figure is moulded around a wire skeleton, meaning it can be posed. The main points of articulation are at the base of the neck, the shoulders, elbows, knees and ankles. The figure's abdomen is painted yellow, as are the fins below its forearms. There are also yellow detials on the head and feet. The mouth is red, as are the palms of the hands. The eyes are painted blue with black dots. |
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Production type | Mass produced |
Marks and inscriptions | 'UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS INC 1974 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AHI No. 6217 MADE IN HONG KONG' (Moulded on figure's back.) |
Object history | Part of the Edward Castle collection. |
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Accession number | B.260-2016 |
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Record created | November 8, 2016 |
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