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DISCOVERY TIME™

Toy Dog
about 1978 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

card box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and a photograph of the toy;
contains tan, brown, orange and pink plastic dog
a push button mechanism which closes the eyes, retracks the tongue, lifts the ears and moves the dog along on small wheels
some testing, especially on decals, has been done

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Box
  • Figure
Titles
  • DISCOVERY TIME™ (series title)
  • DASHING DOG (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
printed card, moulded plastic
Brief description
Dashing Dog, Discovery Time, Palitoy, 1979-80

Dashing Dog, Discovery Time, Palitoy, 1979-80
Physical description
card box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and a photograph of the toy;
contains tan, brown, orange and pink plastic dog
a push button mechanism which closes the eyes, retracks the tongue, lifts the ears and moves the dog along on small wheels
some testing, especially on decals, has been done
Dimensions
  • Length: 8½in
  • Width: 6½in
  • Depth: 4½in
Production typemass produced
Copy number
Cat. No. 36125
Marks and inscriptions
Ages 2-5 (box; printed)
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Production
marked MANUFACTURED BY TOMY™ (SINGAPORE) FOR THE PALITOY COMPANY

Attribution note: sample
Reason For Production: retail
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
B.641:1-1999

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Record createdJune 9, 2000
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