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Darth Vader Action Model

Model Kit
© 1977; 1983 (made)
Artist/Maker
Model Products Corp. (manufacturer)
Place of origin
USA (made)

Box, card printed in colours to show the title, special features and photographs of the made-up prototype and illustrations of other models in the series such as the C-3PO. The box is sealed in its plastic casing and will contain all the parts necessary to create the head and shoulders of the character Darth Vader. It can also be operated by batteries to created a rasping voice and illuminated eyes.


Object details

Object type
Model kit
TitleDarth Vader Action Model (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
printed card box and instructions; injection moulded plastic
Brief description
Darth Vader Model Kit; Snap together kit; 1-1921; USA; 1977-1983.
Physical description
Box, card printed in colours to show the title, special features and photographs of the made-up prototype and illustrations of other models in the series such as the C-3PO. The box is sealed in its plastic casing and will contain all the parts necessary to create the head and shoulders of the character Darth Vader. It can also be operated by batteries to created a rasping voice and illuminated eyes.
Dimensions
  • Height: 33cm
  • Width: 43.2cm
  • Depth: 10.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
MPC *on box - 1978 Fundimensions; General Mills Fun Group Inc.; Mt. Clements; MI 48045 78-1921-202 Made and Litho in USA © 1978 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. ™ - owned by 20th Century Fox Film Corp. and used by Fundimensions, a Division of General Mills Fun Group under authorization
Object history
References: Star Wars; film with copyright of 1977 by 20th Century Fox Film Corporation

for ages 10 to adult; make up into a 10 3/4in high bust.
Production
Made by: MPC of Fundimensions Inc; General Mills Fun Group
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.1018-1993

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O35855/darth-vader-action-model-model-kit-model-products-corp/
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