TOYS, Superheroes -3-
H1990.67.a-c
Cartoon characters. Belonged to Michael Pierce, Phyl's grandson and left at her house after a visit. Part of his large collection of similar toys. Michael is 7 years old. a. Red Flash from the Superfriends cartoon. Has a muscular torso and arms, a white circle on the chest with a yellow flash across it, yellow wings on his ears, yellow jagged bands around his forearms and waist and yellow boots. The face and head is red apart from the eyes and below the mask over the eyes. The remainder of the toy is also red. The body is jointed at the shoulders, knees, hips and neck. "1984" is marked on the inside of the leg. b. From cartoon series Masters of the Universe. Has a bald head with black painted eyes and eyebrows. The body is clothed in green armour, with pink cuffs, waistbelt and high boots. The hands are also pink. He is wearing a lighter green top under the armour and the top of his trousers are the same colour. He also has a very well developed chest and appears strong and forceful. The body is jointed at the shoulders, hips, knees and neck. "1984" was marked on the inside of the leg. He is wearing a top of armour over that which is already on the body and this may not be original. It is light green and has a triangle on the front divided into four segments, red at the top and the remainder green. It comes up high at the back and enclosed the head. c. Thor from cartoon series Masters of the Universe. Extremely muscular body with large chest, legs and arms. He has a blond beard and is wearing a black viking helmet with green horns. Around his wrists are purple bands. He is wearing a detachable silver viking breastplate. He also has green underpants with a purple belt and purple short boots. The body is jointed at the waist, shoulders and neck.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | H1990.67.a-c |
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Accession Date: | 15 Feb 1990 |
Material
Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer | Plastic, paint. |
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Measurement
width | 40mm | b. |
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height | 110mm |
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width | 45mm | c. |
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height | 120mm |
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width | 60mm |
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height | 100mm |
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