Star Wars Action Figure, R2-D2, 1978-1980

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Artifact Overview

George Lucas's science fiction classics, the original Star Wars trilogy of movies, captured the imaginations of adults and children alike. Toy manufacturers eagerly sought the right to sell licensed toys based on these movies. Toys such as this action figure based on a characters from the film defined childhood for many during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Action figure

Date Made

1978-1980

Creator Notes

Copyright of Lucasfilm, Ltd., manufactured in Hong Kong by Kenner Products of Cincinnati, Ohio

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2000.72.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

White (Color)
Silver (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 2.125 in

Inscriptions

©G.M.F.G.I. / 1977 / MADE IN HONG KONG