Star Wars Play Set, Imperial Attack Base, circa 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. Action figures and toys based on the film, like this Hoth command post play set, defined childhood for many during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Play set

Date Made

circa 1980

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2002.60.8

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.875 in (when fully assembled)
Width: 17.438 in (when fully assembled)
Length: 11.375 in (when fully assembled)

Inscriptions

Imprinted: CAV B 716001 / REV 10 / LUCAS FILM LTD (L.F.L.) / 1980 CPG PROD CORP / KENNER PRODUCTS / CINTI OHIO 45202 / NO 39830 In ink: O 8992
Star Wars Play Set, Imperial Attack Base, circa 1980