Action Figure
1979 (manufactured)
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Action figure representing a humanoid robot, made from compression-moulded blue polyurethane or PVC. The crested 'helmet' is painted red, as are the figure's feet. The torso has some yellow and white painted details front and back. The figure is accessorised with an orange polyethylene sword which can be held in a hole in either fist, and a red polyethylene shield which can be attached to either arm.
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Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Polyurethane (or PVC), polyethylene, painted; plastic |
Brief description | Action figure, robot; plastic, Hong Kong, C & D Ind, 1979 |
Physical description | Action figure representing a humanoid robot, made from compression-moulded blue polyurethane or PVC. The crested 'helmet' is painted red, as are the figure's feet. The torso has some yellow and white painted details front and back. The figure is accessorised with an orange polyethylene sword which can be held in a hole in either fist, and a red polyethylene shield which can be attached to either arm. |
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Production type | Mass produced |
Marks and inscriptions | '© 1979 / C&D IND. LTD. HK / MADE IN HONG KONG / NO.1701' (Moulded on figure's back) |
Object history | Part of the Edward Castle collection. |
Production | The design and marketing of this robot was heavily influenced by Shogun Warriors, a series of Japanese toy robots licenced in the late-1970s by Mattel for sale in America. |
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Accession number | B.263:1 to 3-2016 |
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Record created | November 8, 2016 |
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