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Action Man wooden pattern for the Officer's Cap (4 x actual size), made by Palitoy's Chief...
Action Man wooden pattern for the Officer's Cap (4 x actual size), made by Palitoy's Chief...
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Lot Size: Small
Brand: Palitoy
Named Vendor Collection: The Bob Brechin Collection
Item Category: Retro Toys
Sub Category: Action Man
Lot 53
Full Lot Description
Action Man wooden pattern for the Officer's Cap (4 x actual size), made by Palitoy's Chief Modelmaker Alan Blanchard. A rubber mould was taken of the pattern and a resin casting taken from the mould. The wooden cap still has the original pencil markings showing the location of the 17th-21st Lancers 'skull and crossbones' emblem. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Man, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the design history of the cap - see photos.
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