Soldier
Action Figure
©1978, 1980 (made)
©1978, 1980 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
1. basic figure, tan polypropylene with matching gripping hands; third style of body with the lower torso formed from mid blue moulded trunks with the initials A above T 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, dark green cotton with press stud front fastening
6,7. pair of boots, moulded black plastic
8. rifle, moulded brown and black plastic with black strap
9. poster L828, printed in colours to show illustrations of Action Man equipment and photographs of dolls in various costumes.
© CPG Products Corp; 1980
10. Star Collector's Card L920
11. instructions sheet showing gripping hands, eagle eyes and various stances, L830
12. box, yellow card printed in colours to show the title, the head and chest of the figure on the front, and similar dressed ones of the sides with action illustrations on the back. This is termed the SOLDIER/NEW DYNAMIC BODY FOR MORE ACTION POSES.
*Trademarks, TOLTOYS and other details are printed near the bottom edges. On the top flap is a medal shape - awarded by the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF TOY TRADERS TOY OF THE DECADE 1970-1980.
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, dark green cotton with press stud front fastening
6,7. pair of boots, moulded black plastic
8. rifle, moulded brown and black plastic with black strap
9. poster L828, printed in colours to show illustrations of Action Man equipment and photographs of dolls in various costumes.
© CPG Products Corp; 1980
10. Star Collector's Card L920
11. instructions sheet showing gripping hands, eagle eyes and various stances, L830
12. box, yellow card printed in colours to show the title, the head and chest of the figure on the front, and similar dressed ones of the sides with action illustrations on the back. This is termed the SOLDIER/NEW DYNAMIC BODY FOR MORE ACTION POSES.
*Trademarks, TOLTOYS and other details are printed near the bottom edges. On the top flap is a medal shape - awarded by the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF TOY TRADERS TOY OF THE DECADE 1970-1980.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 12 parts.
|
| Title | Soldier (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; third style of body with the lower torso formed from mid blue moulded trunks with the initials A above T 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, dark green cotton with press stud front fastening 6,7. pair of boots, moulded black plastic 8. rifle, moulded brown and black plastic with black strap 9. poster L828, printed in colours to show illustrations of Action Man equipment and photographs of dolls in various costumes. © CPG Products Corp; 1980 10. Star Collector's Card L920 11. instructions sheet showing gripping hands, eagle eyes and various stances, L830 12. box, yellow card printed in colours to show the title, the head and chest of the figure on the front, and similar dressed ones of the sides with action illustrations on the back. This is termed the SOLDIER/NEW DYNAMIC BODY FOR MORE ACTION POSES. *Trademarks, TOLTOYS and other details are printed near the bottom edges. On the top flap is a medal shape - awarded by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOY TRADERS TOY OF THE DECADE 1970-1980. |
| Dimensions | Height: 11 7/8in (30.2cm) Width 2: 4in (10.2cm) Depth: 2¼in (5.7cm) |
| Marks and inscriptions | see references above for box markings
Hong Kong on head |
| Object history | References: Made under licence from CPG Products Corp Minneapolis Minn USA in Hong Kong for General Mills Creative Products Ltd; Australia. ® Regd TM's of CPG Products Corp. © CPG Products Corp USA 1980 stuck-on label - Ages 4 and Up © CPG Products Corporation Patents Nos. GB 1513758 MEX 141364 ESP 448048 OTHER PATENTS PENDING MADE IN HONG KONG - marks on body back *see also B 1130-1993 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.1141:1-1993 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | April 17, 2000 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSON
