Plastic doll
Hasbro International Inc
Category
Dolls
Date
1992
Materials
Plastic doll
Measurements
295 mm (height)
Place of origin
Pawtucket
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671334.1
Summary
A brown plastic GI Joe figure, manufactured by Hasbro Inc. in 1992, and made in China. He has black imitation hair and his face is moulded with black eyebrows and moustache, brown eyes and a scar on his right cheek. He has a fierce, angry expression. He is wearing a black jacket fastened down the front with black velcro, with three black plastic ornamental buttons down the front. The jacket has two breast pockets with large flaps, one on each breast. There is also one black plastic button on the cuff of each sleeve. On one side, the flap of the pocket has 'G. I. Joe' printed on it with a blue star and three stripes (one red, one white and one blue). Above this pocket is a white printed rectangle with 'Stalker' printed in black inside it. Above the other pocket a matching white rectangle is printed, this time containing 'U.S. Army'. At the top of each sleeve, the word 'Ranger' is printed in yellow, with a yellow arc-shaped border. On his legs are 'zebra' patterned camouflage trousers, fastened with black velcro and a white plastic press stud at the front, and with a black fabric belt with a black plastic buckle. The trousers have a pocket on the side of each thigh, each with top flaps. He comes with his own stand. On his feet are black plastic army boots with the laces and tread moulded into the plastic. On his head is a black fabric beret with a yellow trim around the edge and a printed shield on the front. He carries a yellow fabric rucksack, stuffed with cotton wool to make it appear full, and with black plastic buckles on the top flap and two back pockets. Around his neck is a silver metal chain with two dog tags attached, one bearing 'GI Joe', and the other 'Stalker, 724 0513 Z139, Wilkinson. Lonzo R. Ranger'. Around his body and over one shoulder he has a yellow ribbon sash with a black plastic buckle. Around his waist is a yellow ribbon with a black plastic buckle, attached to which is a yellow plastic holster containing a silver plastic gun. Attached to his leg with a black velvet band, fastened with velcro, is a yellow plastic holster containing a silver plastic knife.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Anastasia Douglas in November 2014 after closure of temporary exhibition in gallery 8. Anna co-curated the Gallery 8 exhibition which displayed her father's collection of model soldiers and accessories (see details below) Action! Brought to Life: One Man’s Treasured Collection of Soldiers and Toys 19th June – 2nd November 2014
Marks and inscriptions
On the base of his back: 'AD 058540' On his backside: '© 1992 HASBRO INC / PAWTUCKET, RI 02862 / MADE IN CHINA'
Makers and roles
Hasbro International Inc , manufacturer