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Palitoy Action Force Metal Prototype Deep Sea Diver figure used on the display diorama at the...
Palitoy Action Force Metal Prototype Deep Sea Diver figure used on the display diorama at the...
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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 40
Full Lot Description
Palitoy Action Force Metal Prototype Deep Sea Diver figure used on the display diorama at the 1982 British Toy Fair. The figure was sculpted in clay and then a rubber mould was taken. Metal castings were taken from the mould and the figure was assembled and hand-painted - Good, some paint chips. This lot is from the personal collection of Bob Brechin - Manager and Lead Designer of Action Force, and includes a personally signed certificate of authenticity, with a short statement regarding the creation and development of the figure - see photo.
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