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Castings for Legs

Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2)
1977-1980
Artist/Maker
Palitoy
Place of origin
England

carved and varnished wood; cast plastic

Object details

Object type
Artoo-detoo (r2-d2)
Parts
This object consists of 7 parts.

  • Castings
  • Castings
  • Castings
  • Castings
  • Castings
  • Castings
  • Castings
Titles
  • Castings for Legs
  • STAR WARS (series title)
Materials and techniques
wood, plastic
Wood
Plastic
Carved
Varnished
Painted
Cast
Physical description
carved and varnished wood; cast plastic
Production typeprototype
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Object history
Part of the Palitoy Archive

sent For the Attention of Mr Brian Turner, 1977-80
Associated object
B.2367:1-1999
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.2366:1-1999

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Record createdAugust 31, 2000
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O47485/castings-for-legs-artoo-detoo-r2-palitoy/
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