Astro Boy
Figures
2020-23 (manufactured)
2020-23 (manufactured)
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Astro Boy, aka Mighty Atom, takes the form of a childlike android from the manga series of the same name, created by Osamu Tezuka and published in 1952. The wide-eyed, cute features he gave Astro Boy were influenced by Walt Disney’s animations.
Tezuka is widely credited as the originator of the manga and anime industries. Astro Boy was one of the earliest animated series to be shown on Japanese TV and around the world, too.
Tezuka is widely credited as the originator of the manga and anime industries. Astro Boy was one of the earliest animated series to be shown on Japanese TV and around the world, too.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 18 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Die-cast metal alloy, ABS, PVC, paint |
| Brief description | Astro Boy figurine with 17 pieces, Hing Hung Toys Co Ltd, Hong Kong, 2020-23 |
| Physical description | Astro Boy figurine, a wide-eyed boy character with metal body and multiple plastic parts which can been added or removed to cover the face, body and limbs. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
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| Summary | Astro Boy, aka Mighty Atom, takes the form of a childlike android from the manga series of the same name, created by Osamu Tezuka and published in 1952. The wide-eyed, cute features he gave Astro Boy were influenced by Walt Disney’s animations. Tezuka is widely credited as the originator of the manga and anime industries. Astro Boy was one of the earliest animated series to be shown on Japanese TV and around the world, too. |
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| Accession number | B.77-2023 |
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| Record created | January 30, 2023 |
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