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Krang

Action Figure
1989 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (or Hero Turtles as they were previously known in the UK), were trained by their Sensei, Master Splinter, to become skilled Ninja warriors. They fought criminals and alien invaders from their home in the New York sewer system. Although they fought many different enemies throughout the series, their consistent archenemy was Shredder, a villainous ninja master.
They originated in an American comic book published by Mirage Studios in 1984, but became extremely popular after the TV series launched in 1987. By the early 1990s Ninja Turtles merchandise was everywhere and they became part of pop culture history. The merchandise was made by Playmates Toys and began production in 1988. This figure is Krang, who was a highly intellectual brain and the mastermind behind Shredder and the Foot Clan.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Toys (Recreational Artifacts)
  • Figures (Representations)
  • Toys
  • Figures (Representations)
TitleKrang (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Injection moulded plastic
Brief description
Plastic action figure of Krang from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles made by Playmates Toys in 1989
Physical description
A pink and blue plastic brain with yellow eyes and a mouth. It is housed in a clear and grey carrier with purple and blue legs ('Mobile life support system'). The brain has two tentacle-like arms.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10cm
  • Maximum width: 7.5cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
1989. Mirage Studios. Playmates Toys.
Object history
Donated as part of a collection of Ninja Turtles stuff (B.156:1-2004 to B.173-2004) by an unknown donor. This figure would have originally come with a Brain-drain gun and mechanised arms, one of the arms is missing.
Summary
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (or Hero Turtles as they were previously known in the UK), were trained by their Sensei, Master Splinter, to become skilled Ninja warriors. They fought criminals and alien invaders from their home in the New York sewer system. Although they fought many different enemies throughout the series, their consistent archenemy was Shredder, a villainous ninja master.
They originated in an American comic book published by Mirage Studios in 1984, but became extremely popular after the TV series launched in 1987. By the early 1990s Ninja Turtles merchandise was everywhere and they became part of pop culture history. The merchandise was made by Playmates Toys and began production in 1988. This figure is Krang, who was a highly intellectual brain and the mastermind behind Shredder and the Foot Clan.
Collection
Accession number
B.165-2004

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Record createdAugust 4, 2008
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