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Darth Vader Action Figure

Toy
© 1977; 1978 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

1. window box with front flap, card printed in colours to show photographs of the toy, together with titling and some instructions about special features
2. box lining, red card; the figure is attached by elastic
3. figure, black injection moulded plastic modelled to a face mask and helmet; with silver, red and blue trim. Jointed at the shoulders and hips with right hand curved and left flat.
4. cape, black cloth
5. light sabre, black and fluorescent pink plastic

The figure is probably marked.

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Figure
  • Figure
  • Figure
  • Figure
  • Figure
TitleDarth Vader Action Figure (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
printed card box and instructions; injection moulded plastic
Brief description
Darth Vader Action Figure; no. 38610; Hong Kong; 1977-78.
Physical description
1. window box with front flap, card printed in colours to show photographs of the toy, together with titling and some instructions about special features
2. box lining, red card; the figure is attached by elastic
3. figure, black injection moulded plastic modelled to a face mask and helmet; with silver, red and blue trim. Jointed at the shoulders and hips with right hand curved and left flat.
4. cape, black cloth
5. light sabre, black and fluorescent pink plastic

The figure is probably marked.
DimensionsHeight: 16in (40.6cm) Width 2: 6in (15.3cm) Depth: 3½in (8.9cm)
Marks and inscriptions
™Trademark of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. Characters: © 1977 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation General Mills Fun Group Inc 1978; Kenner Products, Cincinnati Ohio 45202 Made In Hong Kong
Object history
References: Star Wars; film with copyright of 1977 by 20th Century Fox Film Corporation


for age 4 and up
Collection
Accession number
B.1017:1-1993

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
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