This toy robot comes from a group of twelve items donated by Michael Henry. It is well-provenanced, having been received as a Christmas present and used by the donor's brother Jason Henry. The Henry family lived at Bankstown.

The robot includes it original packaging. It can be used to illustrate themes relating to children, domestic life and the family. It is also relevant the marketing of products to children, and the prevalence of science fiction themes (particular aliens and outer space) in post-war juvenilia.

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Powerhouse Museum