Helicopter
Corgi Toys Limited
Category
Toys
Date
1976 - 1981
Materials
Plastic and metal
Measurements
30 mm (height); 80 mm (width); 83 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.11
Summary
A 'Corgi Juniors' die-cast helicopter based on 'Marvel Comics' 'Batcopter', a helicopter used by their character 'Batman'. The model is in fairly poor condition, with scratching to the paintwork at the front, one half of the rear black metal support on the tale missing, and the rear propeller bent out of shape.
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: 'MADE IN G.T. BRITAIN / CORGI JUNIORS'
Makers and roles
Corgi Toys Limited, manufacturer