Panzer Captain Outfit; THE OFFICERS thumbnail 1
Panzer Captain Outfit; THE OFFICERS thumbnail 2
Not currently on display at the V&A

Panzer Captain Outfit; THE OFFICERS

Clothing for Toy
1980-1983 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

1. box pack; card printed in colours on blue to show the titles and details and an illustration of a dressed figure. On the back are further illustrations of Action Man uniforms. The pieces consist of an officer's jacket and trousers of black cotton; grey plastic peaked cap; goggles; grey scarf; black plastic binoculars; boots with thread laces; belt and holster; printed paper map; and grey Luger pistol.
*issued about 1980 under the series termed THE OFFICERS.
2. book pack; card printed in colours on mottled blue to show the titles and details and an illustration of dressed figure. On the back are further illustrations of Action Man uniforms. The inside is buff card with details about the Panzer Divisions on the left; on the right are the pieces under the blister - these are the same as above except the laces are moulded rather than thread. 13 3/4in x 8¼in x 1in.
*marks - Cat. No. 34354. Made in Hong Kong for the Palitoy Company Coalville Leicester England under licence from CPG Products Corps USA. R Registered Trade Marks of CPG Products Corp USA.
*Issued 1980 onwards the box shows the TOY OF THE DECADE MEDAL award.
*tested sample No. 3327
*Part of the series termed THE OFFICERS


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Action Man Outfit
  • Action Man Outfit
TitlePanzer Captain Outfit; THE OFFICERS (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
cloth and plastic items contained in card box under blister covers
Brief description
Action Man Outfit; cat. no. 34354; English/Hong Kong; 1980-83.
Physical description
1. box pack; card printed in colours on blue to show the titles and details and an illustration of a dressed figure. On the back are further illustrations of Action Man uniforms. The pieces consist of an officer's jacket and trousers of black cotton; grey plastic peaked cap; goggles; grey scarf; black plastic binoculars; boots with thread laces; belt and holster; printed paper map; and grey Luger pistol.
*issued about 1980 under the series termed THE OFFICERS.
2. book pack; card printed in colours on mottled blue to show the titles and details and an illustration of dressed figure. On the back are further illustrations of Action Man uniforms. The inside is buff card with details about the Panzer Divisions on the left; on the right are the pieces under the blister - these are the same as above except the laces are moulded rather than thread. 13 3/4in x 8¼in x 1in.
*marks - Cat. No. 34354. Made in Hong Kong for the Palitoy Company Coalville Leicester England under licence from CPG Products Corps USA. R Registered Trade Marks of CPG Products Corp USA.
*Issued 1980 onwards the box shows the TOY OF THE DECADE MEDAL award.
*tested sample No. 3327
*Part of the series termed THE OFFICERS
DimensionsHeight: 13 3/4in Width 2: 10½in Depth: 1in (2.5cm)
Marks and inscriptions
see above and each item
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 Corp USA

not suitable for children under 36 months.
Collection
Accession number
B.1173:1-1993

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

Record createdApril 17, 2000
Record URL
Download as: JSON