COMBAT DIVISION Soldier; Cat. No. 934801
Action Figure
© 1978, 1980 (made)
© 1978, 1980 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
1. basic figure, tan polypropylene with matching gripping hands; second style of body with the lower torso formed from petrol blue moulded trunks with the name ACTION MAN PALITOY on belt buckle. The head is the red colour with blue eagle eyes and blond flocked hair.
2. neck scarf, length of dark khaki jersey
3. jersey, made of dark khaki jersey.
4. belt, khaki cotton with brass hook buckle
5. trousers camouflage cotton (lime green, black red and green) with press stud front fastening
6,7. pair of boots, moulded black plastic
8. beret, moulded black plastic with 'silver' insignia
9. rifle, moulded brown and black plastic with black strap
10. dog tag, moulded black plastic with length of string attached
11. dog tag label, printed paper with stick-on backing showing picture of Action Man and I.D. 42908
12. dog tag label, printed paper with stick-on backing giving details and qualifications
13. leaflet L830, showing the poses, sharpshooter position and the eyes and hands. Marked PALITOY COALVILLE LEICESTER ENGLAND LE6 2OE.
14. Collector's Card L1337, with lucky draw number 021130
15. box, printed mainly in red, oranges and yellow to show the title, details of figure and action illustrations. This is termed the COMBAT DIVISION SOLDIER.
2. neck scarf, length of dark khaki jersey
3. jersey, made of dark khaki jersey.
4. belt, khaki cotton with brass hook buckle
5. trousers camouflage cotton (lime green, black red and green) with press stud front fastening
6,7. pair of boots, moulded black plastic
8. beret, moulded black plastic with 'silver' insignia
9. rifle, moulded brown and black plastic with black strap
10. dog tag, moulded black plastic with length of string attached
11. dog tag label, printed paper with stick-on backing showing picture of Action Man and I.D. 42908
12. dog tag label, printed paper with stick-on backing giving details and qualifications
13. leaflet L830, showing the poses, sharpshooter position and the eyes and hands. Marked PALITOY COALVILLE LEICESTER ENGLAND LE6 2OE.
14. Collector's Card L1337, with lucky draw number 021130
15. box, printed mainly in red, oranges and yellow to show the title, details of figure and action illustrations. This is termed the COMBAT DIVISION SOLDIER.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 15 parts.
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| Title | COMBAT DIVISION Soldier; Cat. No. 934801 (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | injection moulded plastic |
| Brief description | Action Man Boxed Figure; English/Hong Kong; 1978-84 |
| Physical description | 1. basic figure, tan polypropylene with matching gripping hands; second style of body with the lower torso formed from petrol blue moulded trunks with the name ACTION MAN PALITOY on belt buckle. The head is the red colour with blue eagle eyes and blond flocked hair. 2. neck scarf, length of dark khaki jersey 3. jersey, made of dark khaki jersey. 4. belt, khaki cotton with brass hook buckle 5. trousers camouflage cotton (lime green, black red and green) with press stud front fastening 6,7. pair of boots, moulded black plastic 8. beret, moulded black plastic with 'silver' insignia 9. rifle, moulded brown and black plastic with black strap 10. dog tag, moulded black plastic with length of string attached 11. dog tag label, printed paper with stick-on backing showing picture of Action Man and I.D. 42908 12. dog tag label, printed paper with stick-on backing giving details and qualifications 13. leaflet L830, showing the poses, sharpshooter position and the eyes and hands. Marked PALITOY COALVILLE LEICESTER ENGLAND LE6 2OE. 14. Collector's Card L1337, with lucky draw number 021130 15. box, printed mainly in red, oranges and yellow to show the title, details of figure and action illustrations. This is termed the COMBAT DIVISION SOLDIER. |
| Dimensions | Height: 13in (33cm) Width 2: 4¼in (10.8cm) Depth: 2¾in (7cm) |
| Marks and inscriptions | see references above for box markings
Hong Kong on head
© CPG Products Corp 1978 on body |
| Object history | References: Manufactured in England for the Palitoy Company, Coalville, Leicester; England under agreement from CPG Products Corp, USA. Registered Trade Mark of CPG Products Corp; USA MIRO-MECCANO S.A. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.1138:1-1993 |
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| Record created | April 17, 2000 |
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