a. Robot with metal body and legs, and plastic head, arms and battery casing. The robot walks, and its head, body and arms swivel around. Panels on the front open, noise.
b. Box, mainly red and blue. Text reads, "ROTATE-O-MATIC / SUPER / ASTRONAUT / AUTOMATIC ACTION Stop'n Go / Swing Open Door / Blinking and Shooting Gun / Realistic Shooting Noise / Rotating Body / (picture of robot in action) / Trade S.H Mark Battery Operated / Made in Japan " Similar information on the sides and ends of the box, with the addition of "Use 2 "D" Cell Batteries / (not included)". One of two robots given to Tim and Jeremy, bought in Hong Kong in 1976 by Helen's mother, Nan Wallwork. From a collection of toys used by Helen's children who were all born at Woodside Hospital in Dalgety St, East Fremantle. Meredith Jane, born 5 Mar 1968 Timothy Lewis and his twin brother, Jeremy Francis, born 5 July 1971.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | H1990.25 |
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| Accession Date: | 31 Jan 1990 |
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Material
| Cardboard/Paper | metal, plastic, cardboard box
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| Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer |
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Measurement
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