| Hoth Stormtrooper 4-up Silicone Mold (668-002) | |
| The prototype shown here represents an example of a
Silicone Mold used in the production process for Kenner's Micro
Collection line. After the mold is created from the original sculpting it
is used to cast hardcopies called 4-ups. This particular Hoth Stormtrooper
pose is designated by the unique product number 668-002. The first three digits indicate its presence in the
Hoth Generator Attack playset, while the last
three digits indicate the particular character/pose.
The image above features the silicone mold along with it's companion unpainted 4-up, painted 4-up, and production 1:1 figure. Pre-production collectors, like myself, often endeavor to assemble series highlighting each portion of the production process, which brings a toy from concept to final product. Individual entries for each item in this photo may be viewed at the following links: |
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| Description by: | Michael G. Mensinger |
| Photo: | Michael G. Mensinger |
| From the collection of: | Michael G. Mensinger |
| Country: | United States |
| Film: | Empire Strikes Back |
| Licensee: | Kenner |
| Year: | 1980 |
| Category: | Prototypes / Micro Collection |
