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SPECIAL TEAM 1982; 934281; Underwater

Action Man Outfit
1982-1983 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

1. bubble pack on a red card base containing black plastic helmet and and breathing equipment; wet suit with zipped jacket; knife; sheath and underwater gun; flippers; yellow plastic 'lead weights'; and white plastic power pack and breathing equipment. Red card is torn across the top edge but the equipment is complete. 14¼in x 11in
2. bubble pack containing the same equipment but in a new layout and with some changes in colour; the main being the use of yellow body pack parts and the backing card which is yellow. This is a sample and
the bubble is attached with cellotape. On the back is a green approval label which reads: Design Robert 3/2/83 and Quality CJ Crimm 3/2/83. 12 3/4in sq.
*Described in the catalogue: Special Team 1982; Today's best equipped fighting force. Each outfit is action packed; unique with highly sophisticated imaginativeaccessories. A working feature is contained in all three sets. Action Man has never been more prepared for adventure on either land; sea or in the hazardous Arctic conditions. Catalogue Number 934281; Sales Pack Quantity 24.
*GROUP OF ITEMS EACH BEARING THE GREEN APPROVAL LABEL; DATED 3-12-82 and SIGNED ROBERT BRECHIN
3. Black Rubber Hood; DC535
4. Black Rubber Jacket (with zip); DC536
5. (black rubber trousers); DC537
6. Airtank including tubing; mouthpiece and straps; D607
7. Face Mask; D609
8. Knife; D610
9. Scabbard; D611
10. Depth Gauge; D612
11. Flipper; D613
12. Scuba Suit Sample with equipment; marked in black ink PT#122810-00 SCUBA SUIT 175PCS 7B01. This is a bag with samples sent from Hong Kong for approval showing the number and the number of pieces each set would require.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 12 parts.

  • Action Man Outfit
  • Action Man Outfit
  • Action Man Outfit
  • Action Man Outfit
  • Action Man Outfit
  • Action Man Outfit
  • Action Man Outfit
  • Action Man Outfit
  • Action Man Outfit
  • Action Man Outfit
  • Action Man Outfit
  • Action Man Outfit
TitleSPECIAL TEAM 1982; 934281; Underwater (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
plastic items mounted on a card base and covered with a clear bubble pack
Brief description
Action Man Outfit; English; 1982/3
Physical description
1. bubble pack on a red card base containing black plastic helmet and and breathing equipment; wet suit with zipped jacket; knife; sheath and underwater gun; flippers; yellow plastic 'lead weights'; and white plastic power pack and breathing equipment. Red card is torn across the top edge but the equipment is complete. 14¼in x 11in
2. bubble pack containing the same equipment but in a new layout and with some changes in colour; the main being the use of yellow body pack parts and the backing card which is yellow. This is a sample and
the bubble is attached with cellotape. On the back is a green approval label which reads: Design Robert 3/2/83 and Quality CJ Crimm 3/2/83. 12 3/4in sq.
*Described in the catalogue: Special Team 1982; Today's best equipped fighting force. Each outfit is action packed; unique with highly sophisticated imaginativeaccessories. A working feature is contained in all three sets. Action Man has never been more prepared for adventure on either land; sea or in the hazardous Arctic conditions. Catalogue Number 934281; Sales Pack Quantity 24.
*GROUP OF ITEMS EACH BEARING THE GREEN APPROVAL LABEL; DATED 3-12-82 and SIGNED ROBERT BRECHIN
3. Black Rubber Hood; DC535
4. Black Rubber Jacket (with zip); DC536
5. (black rubber trousers); DC537
6. Airtank including tubing; mouthpiece and straps; D607
7. Face Mask; D609
8. Knife; D610
9. Scabbard; D611
10. Depth Gauge; D612
11. Flipper; D613
12. Scuba Suit Sample with equipment; marked in black ink PT#122810-00 SCUBA SUIT 175PCS 7B01. This is a bag with samples sent from Hong Kong for approval showing the number and the number of pieces each set would require.
DimensionsOther: see each
Collection
Accession number
B.1193:1-1993

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
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