Space Ranger
Toy Vehicle
ca. 1974-1980 (made)
ca. 1974-1980 (made)
This vehicle is an adaptation of the Snowcat, moulded in grey plastic and spray painted dark purple. The seating area is of moulded black plastic and is the same design as that used for the Planetary Patrol Vehicle. At the front has been added a grill block and the whole is mounted on four wheel which are themselves on a flexible axle similar to that used for off-road vehicles. Each pair of wheels is on a bar which passes through a tube housing a spring. Also attached to the bars are two triangular blocks. A third bar passes through the blocks and is attached to the centre of the vehicle's base. As the wheels move they can move up and down independently allowing the vehicle to traverse rough terrain. The body of the vehicle is decorated with paper panels and strips; painted in various colours to show the `Space Ranger' motif.
Object details
Object type | |
Title | Space Ranger (manufacturer's title) |
Materials and techniques | moulded plastic |
Brief description | Prototype Planetary Patrol Vehicle; no. 7450; c.1974-80.Toy |
Physical description | This vehicle is an adaptation of the Snowcat, moulded in grey plastic and spray painted dark purple. The seating area is of moulded black plastic and is the same design as that used for the Planetary Patrol Vehicle. At the front has been added a grill block and the whole is mounted on four wheel which are themselves on a flexible axle similar to that used for off-road vehicles. Each pair of wheels is on a bar which passes through a tube housing a spring. Also attached to the bars are two triangular blocks. A third bar passes through the blocks and is attached to the centre of the vehicle's base. As the wheels move they can move up and down independently allowing the vehicle to traverse rough terrain. The body of the vehicle is decorated with paper panels and strips; painted in various colours to show the `Space Ranger' motif. |
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Marks and inscriptions | © 1974 HASBRO TOY NO 7450 PAWTUCKET RI |
Object history | References: see also B 452;538-1994 ACTION MAN |
Production | Made by: Palitoy England |
Collection | |
Accession number | B.453-1994 |
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Record created | April 17, 2000 |
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