Micro Machines toy
Galoob
Category
Toys
Date
1999 (copyright date)
Materials
Plastic, metal, paint and stickers
Measurements
Controller with plane attached - 120 mm (height); 190 mm (width); 300 mm (length)
Place of origin
Jingdezhen
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671240.2.2
Summary
The toys from a Micro Machines military set of an 'Air Squadron'. The set is part of a large collection of Micro Machines toys that were bought for the donor's two sons during the 1990's. The contents of the set are made in China by Galoob Toys Inc and are copyrighted to the year 1999. Galoob Toys Inc has been a subsidiary of Hasbro International Inc since 1999. Each piece is made of plastic and the set comprises a hand-held controller which has buttons to release 'missiles' and creates sound effects. A clear plastic frame which supports five planes attaches to the front of the controller and creates the impression of an 'air squadron'. The set is completed with an anti-aircraft gun.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Stephen May in March 2011.
Marks and inscriptions
On the bottom of the controller: '© 1999 GALOOB / MADE IN CHINA' '00151'
Makers and roles
Galoob, manufacturer