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CHARACTER 2 ROBOT

Alien Figure
©1976 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

large figure of silver grey plastic with purple trunks
black helmet, brown clear visor, blue back pack all in one arrangement
front of face is removeable to reveal a decal showing a machine
battery operated
lower arms appear missing, however, the toy was supplied with a number of equipment arms and limbs are detachable by pressing knobs

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Figure
  • Face
  • Helmet and Backpack
TitleCHARACTER 2 ROBOT (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
moulded plastic
Physical description
large figure of silver grey plastic with purple trunks
black helmet, brown clear visor, blue back pack all in one arrangement
front of face is removeable to reveal a decal showing a machine
battery operated
lower arms appear missing, however, the toy was supplied with a number of equipment arms and limbs are detachable by pressing knobs
Production typemass produced
Copy number
65600
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Object history
Part of the Palitoy Archive
Production
Attribution note: sample
Reason For Production: retail
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
B.2084:1-1999

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Record createdAugust 3, 2000
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