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Torpedo Game

Target Game
©1974 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

contained in white sample box with photocopied typewritten instructions
moulded grey plastic frame with two layers of blue and white pattern plastic sheets between the ends; each end has a torpedo firing unit and is supplied with metal balls and ships; in the centre of the ends is the view finder for aiming
19 x 11½ s 2½n box


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Prototype
  • Instructions
TitleTorpedo Game (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
moulded plastic
Brief description
Torpedo Game, Epoch, Japan, 1974

Torpedo Game, Epoch, Japan, 1974
Physical description
contained in white sample box with photocopied typewritten instructions
moulded grey plastic frame with two layers of blue and white pattern plastic sheets between the ends; each end has a torpedo firing unit and is supplied with metal balls and ships; in the centre of the ends is the view finder for aiming
19 x 11½ s 2½n box
Dimensions
  • Sample box length: 19in
  • Width: 11½in
  • Depth: 2½in
Production typeprototype
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Production
marked Made in Japan

Attribution note: used as a sample by Palitoy before deciding on whether the company should market the product
Collection
Accession number
B.933:1-1999

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Record createdJune 21, 2000
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