Mekaneck
Action Figure
© 1983;1983-1987 (made)
© 1983;1983-1987 (made)
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Heroic Warriors; 12 figures will take the field against the forces of evil! Three are new for 1985! The New Battle Armour He Man; Fisto and Orko. All offer exciting working features. Most stand 5½in tall.
1. figure; dark blue plastic moulded to represent a muscular man wearing silver and red head armour, a green belt, black 'fur' pants and silver boot. The face and hands are tan. The head is on a long silver tube and will rise from the body when the body is twisted at the waist.
2,3. body armour; red and silver moulded plastic which clips together on the shoulders and under the arms.
4. weapon; moulded yellow plastic cone shape.
1. figure; dark blue plastic moulded to represent a muscular man wearing silver and red head armour, a green belt, black 'fur' pants and silver boot. The face and hands are tan. The head is on a long silver tube and will rise from the body when the body is twisted at the waist.
2,3. body armour; red and silver moulded plastic which clips together on the shoulders and under the arms.
4. weapon; moulded yellow plastic cone shape.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | moulded injection plastic |
| Brief description | Mekaneck heroic human periscope; cat no 4919; figure; Malaysia; 1983-7 |
| Physical description | Heroic Warriors; 12 figures will take the field against the forces of evil! Three are new for 1985! The New Battle Armour He Man; Fisto and Orko. All offer exciting working features. Most stand 5½in tall. 1. figure; dark blue plastic moulded to represent a muscular man wearing silver and red head armour, a green belt, black 'fur' pants and silver boot. The face and hands are tan. The head is on a long silver tube and will rise from the body when the body is twisted at the waist. 2,3. body armour; red and silver moulded plastic which clips together on the shoulders and under the arms. 4. weapon; moulded yellow plastic cone shape. |
| Dimensions | Height: 5½in |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | © MATTEL INC 1983 Malaysia |
| 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. |
| Production | Made by: Mattel USA/Malaysia |
| Other number | 4919 - catalogue number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.46:1 to 4-1994 |
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| Record created | April 17, 2000 |
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