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TOMMY GUNN™

Soldier
1970-1980 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

a posable figure of a man, dressed as a soldier in green khaki jersey, cotton trousers, black plastic boots and green plastic belt

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Doll
  • Jersey
  • Trousers
  • Boot
  • Boot
  • Belt
TitleTOMMY GUNN™ (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
moulded plastic, fabric
Brief description
Tommy Gunn, Zodiac Toys, Hong Kong, 1970s

Tommy Gunn, Zodiac Toys, Hong Kong, 1970s

Tommy Gunn, Zodiac Toys, Hong Kong, 1970s

Tommy Gunn, Zodiac Toys, Hong Kong, 1970s

Tommy Gunn, Zodiac Toys, Hong Kong, 1970s

Tommy Gunn, Zodiac Toys, Hong Kong, 1970s
Physical description
a posable figure of a man, dressed as a soldier in green khaki jersey, cotton trousers, black plastic boots and green plastic belt
Dimensions
  • Height: 12in
Production typemass produced
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Object history
Part of the Palitoy Archive

figure is an imitation of Action Man, with double reverse socket to neck, jointed at shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, hips, knees and ankles
dark brown flock hair
poorly painted facial features, blue eyes, brown brows
Production
Made in Hong Kong exclusively for Zodiac Toys

Reason For Production: retail
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
B.1542:1-1999

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Record createdJuly 31, 2000
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