Star Wars Play Set, Death Star Imperial DS-1 Orbital Battle Station, circa 1978

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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. Action figures and toys based on the film, like this Death Star battle station play set, defined childhood for many during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Play set

Date Made

circa 1978

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2002.60.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Foam (Material form)

Color

Green
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)
Gray (Color)
White (Color)
Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 22.25 in (of playset when fully assembled)
Width: 13.25 in (of playset when fully assembled)
Length: 14.5 in (of playset when fully assembled)
Height: 11 in (instruction manual)
Width: 8.5 in (instruction manual)
Height: 3 in (certificate)
Width: 7.75 in (certificate)

Inscriptions

On Trash Compactor: © GENERAL MILLS FUN GROUP INC. / 1978 BY ITS DIV. KENNER / PRODUCTS, CINCINNATI, / OHIO 45202" On First Floor: © GENERAL MILLS FUN GROUP, / INC.1977 BY ITS DIV. KENNER / PRODUCTS, CINCINNATI, OHIO / 45202 NO.38050