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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Mego Corp, 1982, Toy
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Item no
21281
Title
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Description
A wind-up 'E.T' toy with plastic body. The head, arms and legs are moveable. A small knob can be found on the side of the figure to wind. The toy comes with original packaging consisting of clear plastic blister on card with hanging hole. Packaging states 'Wind him up and watch him toddle and bobble along'.
Artist / maker
Mego Corp
Date
1982
Size
7 x 6.2 x D 3.1cm
Type
Toy
Location
Museum of Childhood
Accession number
MC2.86
Directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1982, ET: The Extra Terrestrial was the box office success of the decade. The story of a little boy called Elliot who finds a lost alien and helps him contact his family. The catchphrase 'ET phone home' was repeated around the world.
The film inspired a range of merchandise, from cuddly ETs to clockwork toys and jigsaw puzzles.
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