Mountain Rescue
Sample
1977-1980 (manufactured)
1977-1980 (manufactured)
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Four samples of Mountain Rescue outfit for Action Man figure.
1. Storage locker pack, card printed in colours on blue to show the titles and details and an illustration of a dressed figure. On the left side is the storage locker and on the right the pieces under a blister. The uniform and equipment consists of an orange anorak, dark brown cotton shorts, dark brown cotton socks, orange plastic helmet with goggles, black plastic boots with thread laces, rope ladder, rope, crampons, pitons and karabiners.
2. Blister pack sample, similar to the above, with the blister held by cellotape and staples. The green approval label reads - 'Code No. 35022 Product MOUNTAIN RESCUE BLISTER/Approved by G Hughes/Date 5/12/79.'
3. Box pack, card printed in colours on green to show the titles and details and an illustration of the figure climbing. On the back are further illustrations of Action Man uniforms. The pieces are the same as above, mounted on yellow card under a blister.
4, 5. sample bag with white label - 'ACTION MAN MOUNTAIN RESCUE TROUSERS EX HK WITH JH. APPROVED 16.9.80', plus dark brown cotton breeches.
1. Storage locker pack, card printed in colours on blue to show the titles and details and an illustration of a dressed figure. On the left side is the storage locker and on the right the pieces under a blister. The uniform and equipment consists of an orange anorak, dark brown cotton shorts, dark brown cotton socks, orange plastic helmet with goggles, black plastic boots with thread laces, rope ladder, rope, crampons, pitons and karabiners.
2. Blister pack sample, similar to the above, with the blister held by cellotape and staples. The green approval label reads - 'Code No. 35022 Product MOUNTAIN RESCUE BLISTER/Approved by G Hughes/Date 5/12/79.'
3. Box pack, card printed in colours on green to show the titles and details and an illustration of the figure climbing. On the back are further illustrations of Action Man uniforms. The pieces are the same as above, mounted on yellow card under a blister.
4, 5. sample bag with white label - 'ACTION MAN MOUNTAIN RESCUE TROUSERS EX HK WITH JH. APPROVED 16.9.80', plus dark brown cotton breeches.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton and plastic items contained in card boxes under transparent blister covers |
| Brief description | Samples, Mountain Rescue Action Man Outfit; English/Hong Kong; 1977-80 |
| Physical description | Four samples of Mountain Rescue outfit for Action Man figure. 1. Storage locker pack, card printed in colours on blue to show the titles and details and an illustration of a dressed figure. On the left side is the storage locker and on the right the pieces under a blister. The uniform and equipment consists of an orange anorak, dark brown cotton shorts, dark brown cotton socks, orange plastic helmet with goggles, black plastic boots with thread laces, rope ladder, rope, crampons, pitons and karabiners. 2. Blister pack sample, similar to the above, with the blister held by cellotape and staples. The green approval label reads - 'Code No. 35022 Product MOUNTAIN RESCUE BLISTER/Approved by G Hughes/Date 5/12/79.' 3. Box pack, card printed in colours on green to show the titles and details and an illustration of the figure climbing. On the back are further illustrations of Action Man uniforms. The pieces are the same as above, mounted on yellow card under a blister. 4, 5. sample bag with white label - 'ACTION MAN MOUNTAIN RESCUE TROUSERS EX HK WITH JH. APPROVED 16.9.80', plus dark brown cotton breeches. |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by the Palitoy Company |
| Production | This outfit was issued in about 1980 as part of a the series termed 'The Experts' |
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| Other number | 35022 - catalogue number |
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| Accession number | B.1172:1 to 5-1993 |
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| Record created | April 17, 2000 |
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