Object Details
Manufacturer
Lido Toy Co.
Summary
This yellow plastic Captain Video "Interplanetary Space Man" made by the Lido toy company was designed to be used with the Superior Space Port (also known as the Captain Video Space Port). These alien figures could be used in playing with the metal space-theme fort and its associated plastic vehicles and space men. All of the pieces were merchandise related to "Captain Video and His Video Rangers," a weekly television show that aired on the DuMont network from 1949-1956. "Captain Video" was considered the U.S.'s and world's first television show with a space flight theme. Lido's plastic toys were also sold separately in boxes decorated with images of Captain Video.
Collector Michael O'Harro donated this toy to the Museum in 1993.
Credit Line
Gift of Michael O'Harro, Restrictions Unknown
Inventory Number
A19970893000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Materials
Overall, plastic
Dimensions
3-D: 3.8 x 1.3 x 5.1cm (1 1/2 x 1/2 x 2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19970893000
