Helicopter
Corgi Toys Limited
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1970
Materials
Plastic and metal
Measurements
31 mm (height); 32 mm (width); 70 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.10
Summary
A 'Corgi Juniors' die-cast helicopter based on 'Marvel Comics'' 'Spidercopter', a helicopter used by their character 'Spiderman'. The model is in fair condition, but has a missing part on the right hand join between the red plastic legs and the main body of the helicopter, and a crack along the same joint on the left hand join. The model is painted in red and blue colours, it has a yellow sticker with a black spider on, stuck to the left hand side of the cab, and a moveable propeller blade moulded into the shape of a web.
Provenance
Collected and played with by donors’ late son, Marcus, and donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr and Mrs John Parry in December 2010.
Marks and inscriptions
On the base: 'CORGI JUNIORS / MADE IN G.T. BRITAIN'
Makers and roles
Corgi Toys Limited, manufacturer