British Infantry Major; THE OFFICERS
Clothing for Toy
1970-1984 (made)
1970-1984 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
1. box pack; cardboard printed in colours on blue to show titles and details together with an illustration of Action Man dressed in the uniform. On the back are further illustrations of various uniforms 14in x 10½in x 1in
2. blister pack; red card with the blister; torn in lower right corner. Under the blister are the items which consist of officers' jacket; belt and trousers of khaki cotton; scarf of khaki jersey; peaked cap of moulded
khaki and black plastic; binoculars; boots and holster of black plastic; grey and brown moulded plastic .45 calibre pistol with lanyard; map of printed paper.
3. book pack; cardboard printed in colours on tan to show titles and details together with an illustration of Action Man dressed in the uniform. On the back are further illustrations of various uniforms and the TOY OF THE DECADE medal award. The blister pack is on the inside right and it contains the same items as listed above. On the inside left are details of a British Infantry Major; in this case representing one of WWII of the 17/21st Lancers; part of the Royal Armoured Corps. 13 3/4in x 8¼in x d. 1½in.
*This is a numbered sample 3328; written in pen on the front cover. *Both items are under the term THE OFFICERS.
2. blister pack; red card with the blister; torn in lower right corner. Under the blister are the items which consist of officers' jacket; belt and trousers of khaki cotton; scarf of khaki jersey; peaked cap of moulded
khaki and black plastic; binoculars; boots and holster of black plastic; grey and brown moulded plastic .45 calibre pistol with lanyard; map of printed paper.
3. book pack; cardboard printed in colours on tan to show titles and details together with an illustration of Action Man dressed in the uniform. On the back are further illustrations of various uniforms and the TOY OF THE DECADE medal award. The blister pack is on the inside right and it contains the same items as listed above. On the inside left are details of a British Infantry Major; in this case representing one of WWII of the 17/21st Lancers; part of the Royal Armoured Corps. 13 3/4in x 8¼in x d. 1½in.
*This is a numbered sample 3328; written in pen on the front cover. *Both items are under the term THE OFFICERS.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | British Infantry Major; THE OFFICERS (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | injection moulded plastic; cloth; see each for pack details |
| Brief description | Action Man Outfit; English/Hong Kong; 1970s-84 |
| Physical description | 1. box pack; cardboard printed in colours on blue to show titles and details together with an illustration of Action Man dressed in the uniform. On the back are further illustrations of various uniforms 14in x 10½in x 1in 2. blister pack; red card with the blister; torn in lower right corner. Under the blister are the items which consist of officers' jacket; belt and trousers of khaki cotton; scarf of khaki jersey; peaked cap of moulded khaki and black plastic; binoculars; boots and holster of black plastic; grey and brown moulded plastic .45 calibre pistol with lanyard; map of printed paper. 3. book pack; cardboard printed in colours on tan to show titles and details together with an illustration of Action Man dressed in the uniform. On the back are further illustrations of various uniforms and the TOY OF THE DECADE medal award. The blister pack is on the inside right and it contains the same items as listed above. On the inside left are details of a British Infantry Major; in this case representing one of WWII of the 17/21st Lancers; part of the Royal Armoured Corps. 13 3/4in x 8¼in x d. 1½in. *This is a numbered sample 3328; written in pen on the front cover. *Both items are under the term THE OFFICERS. |
| Dimensions | Other: see each |
| Marks and inscriptions | see above for full marks |
| Object history | References: Made in Hong Kong for The Palitoy Company Coalville Leicester England Under Licence from CPG Products Corp. USA. R Registered Trade Marks of CPG Products Corps USA not recommended for children under 36 months |
| Other number | 34351 - catalogue number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.1149:1-1993 |
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| Record created | April 17, 2000 |
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