Beast Man
Action Figure
1981 (manufactured)
1981 (manufactured)
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Evil Warriors; 13 figures will battle for control of Eternia. Three of them new for '85. The New Battle Armour Skeletor; Kobra Khan and Clawful. All offer exciting working features. Most stand 5½in tall.
1. figure; orange vinyl moulded to represent a muscular lion with white grey and blue painted face; green belt; and blue `fur' pants. The right hand is curled and the left open.
2. body armour; red and blue moulded plastic which slips over the head and fastens at the back.
3,4 upper arm armour; moulded red plastic.
5. whip; black plastic handle and length of twisted cord
1. figure; orange vinyl moulded to represent a muscular lion with white grey and blue painted face; green belt; and blue `fur' pants. The right hand is curled and the left open.
2. body armour; red and blue moulded plastic which slips over the head and fastens at the back.
3,4 upper arm armour; moulded red plastic.
5. whip; black plastic handle and length of twisted cord
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | moulded injection plastic; jointed at neck, shoulders, waist, hips; elastic stringing |
| Brief description | Beast man evil henchman; cat no 5043; figure; Taiwan; 1983-7 |
| Physical description | Evil Warriors; 13 figures will battle for control of Eternia. Three of them new for '85. The New Battle Armour Skeletor; Kobra Khan and Clawful. All offer exciting working features. Most stand 5½in tall. 1. figure; orange vinyl moulded to represent a muscular lion with white grey and blue painted face; green belt; and blue `fur' pants. The right hand is curled and the left open. 2. body armour; red and blue moulded plastic which slips over the head and fastens at the back. 3,4 upper arm armour; moulded red plastic. 5. whip; black plastic handle and length of twisted cord |
| Dimensions | Height: 5½in |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | © MATTEL INC 1982 TAIWAN |
| Credit line | Given by Jermaine Dacas |
| Object history | References: Mattel 1985 Catalogue. Masters of the Universe is a boy's fantasy toy group consisting of men; equipment and vehicles based on a main character - HE-MAN. It is said to represent the struggle between good and evil. Bought by the donor between 1983 and 1987. Mr Dacas was born 17/10/73 and saved his pocket money to buy the toys. He played with them and created his own dramas for the characters. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE was one of the top ten ranges of fantasy toys for four or five years; last seen in the list September 1988. |
| Other number | 5043 - catalogue number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.55:1 to 5-1994 |
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| Record created | April 17, 2000 |
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