U.S. Machine Gunner Outfit; THE SOLDIERS
Clothing for Toy
1977-1980 (made)
1977-1980 (made)
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1. box pack; card printed in colours on red to show the titles and details and an illustration of a figure. On the back are further illustrations of Action Man outfits. The pieces are mounted on blue card under the blister and consist of a khaki cotton combat jacket and trousers; moulded plastic helmet; boots; equipment webbing; water bottle; bayonet and scabbard; grenades; a .30 Calibre Machine Gun and a cloth scarf.
*Issued about 1979/80 as part of the series termed THE SOLDIERS
2. book pack; card printed in colours on mottled red to show the titles and details and an illustration of men using the equipment. On the back are further illustrations of Action Man outfits. Inside the card is buff with details of the US Machine gunner and a drawing about arranging the webbing printed on the left and the pieces under the blister on the right. 13 3/4in x 8¼in x 1in
*marks:- Cat No. 34342. Made in Hong Kong for the Palitoy Company Coalville Leicester England under licence from CPG Products Corp USA. ® Registered Trade Marks of CPG Products Corp USA.
*Issued from 1980 and bearing the illustration of the TOY OF THE DECADE AWARD medal.
*Issued as part of the series termed THE SOLDIERS.
*tested sample numbered on the front 3330.
*Issued about 1979/80 as part of the series termed THE SOLDIERS
2. book pack; card printed in colours on mottled red to show the titles and details and an illustration of men using the equipment. On the back are further illustrations of Action Man outfits. Inside the card is buff with details of the US Machine gunner and a drawing about arranging the webbing printed on the left and the pieces under the blister on the right. 13 3/4in x 8¼in x 1in
*marks:- Cat No. 34342. Made in Hong Kong for the Palitoy Company Coalville Leicester England under licence from CPG Products Corp USA. ® Registered Trade Marks of CPG Products Corp USA.
*Issued from 1980 and bearing the illustration of the TOY OF THE DECADE AWARD medal.
*Issued as part of the series termed THE SOLDIERS.
*tested sample numbered on the front 3330.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | U.S. Machine Gunner Outfit; THE SOLDIERS (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | cloth and plastic items contained in card box under blister covers |
| Brief description | Action Man Outfit; English/Hong Kong; 1977-80 |
| Physical description | 1. box pack; card printed in colours on red to show the titles and details and an illustration of a figure. On the back are further illustrations of Action Man outfits. The pieces are mounted on blue card under the blister and consist of a khaki cotton combat jacket and trousers; moulded plastic helmet; boots; equipment webbing; water bottle; bayonet and scabbard; grenades; a .30 Calibre Machine Gun and a cloth scarf. *Issued about 1979/80 as part of the series termed THE SOLDIERS 2. book pack; card printed in colours on mottled red to show the titles and details and an illustration of men using the equipment. On the back are further illustrations of Action Man outfits. Inside the card is buff with details of the US Machine gunner and a drawing about arranging the webbing printed on the left and the pieces under the blister on the right. 13 3/4in x 8¼in x 1in *marks:- Cat No. 34342. Made in Hong Kong for the Palitoy Company Coalville Leicester England under licence from CPG Products Corp USA. ® Registered Trade Marks of CPG Products Corp USA. *Issued from 1980 and bearing the illustration of the TOY OF THE DECADE AWARD medal. *Issued as part of the series termed THE SOLDIERS. *tested sample numbered on the front 3330. |
| Dimensions | Height: 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. |
| Other number | 34342 - catalogue number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.1189:1-1993 |
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| Record created | April 17, 2000 |
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