Toy army vehicles from the TV show 'MASH'
Object No. 2003/111/34
Created as a spin-off of the original 1970 'M*A*S*H' movie (directed by Robert Altman), the 'MASH' television series was a sentimental sitcom set in a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean war. The series won many awards, world-wide critical acclaim and the devotion of loyal fans. There were 251 episodes made between 1972 and 1983. Its final episode was one of the most-watched single shows in US television history. These toys come from a group of 3000 toys that was auctioned on the 8th and 9th September 2002 by Goodman's at Double Bay. The toys, nearly all officially licensed merchandise from television productions, films and comic books, were accumulated in Australia by Barry Woodley since his youth. Most have their original packaging and have never been opened. These toys are suitable for inclusion in the proposed exhibition about television in Australians' lives. In this context it can be used to illustrate themes relating to 'Children, television and the family' and merchandising.
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Summary
Object Statement
Toy military vehicles with packaging (5), licensed from the television show 'MASH', metal / plastic / cardboard, made for Zee Toys, Long Beach, California, United States of America, made in Hong Kong, 1978
Physical Description
A set of five diecast toy vehicles, each in a sealed blister pack with a colour illustration of the television show's cast. The text: '1/87 Scale Models, die-cast metal, MASH' is printed on the front of the packaging. The five packs contain an army truck, single rotor helicopter, double rotor helicopter, station wagon and an open-roofed jeep. A monochrome printed photograph is on the back of each pack above information about each vehicle.
DIMENSIONS
Width
37 mm
Depth
30 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
The army vehicles were made in Hong Kong for Zee Toys Inc. in 1978.
HISTORY
Notes
These army vehicles came from a collection of over 3000 toys accumulated by Barry Woodley of Sydney between 1980 and 2002. Woodley began collecting seriously at the age of 17. He was consistent in his approach, collecting only toy vehicles and robots licensed from television, film and other media such as comic books, that were in mint condition and in their original packaging. Woodley collected for his own pleasure and did not open the toys or play with them. These vehicles were sold with the rest of the Woodley collection by Goodman's auctioneers in 2002.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased, 2003
Acquisition Date
11 July 2003
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