Star Wars R2-D2 Scale Model Kit, 1977-1985
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Artifact Overview
George Lucas's Star Wars film series brought advances not only in special effects, but also in movie merchandising. Star Wars toys, games and models were enormous sellers. This kit by Model Products Corporation allowed builders to make their own scale plastic replica of R2-D2, one half of the droid duo featured in the movies.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Kit (Set)
Date Made
1977-1985
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
91.248.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Blue
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Length: 3 in
Width: 7.5 in
Inscriptions
on front of box:
STAR WARS / THE AUTHENTIC / R2-D2 (TM) (ARTOO-DETOO) / AN EASY-TO-BUILD / SCALE MODEL KIT, / MOLDED IN COLOR / ACTUAL SIZE: 6" TALL / FOR AGES 10 TO ADULT
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