Kenner prototype "Oscar Goldman" exploding briefcase from The Six Million Dollar Man. ...

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Kenner prototype "Oscar Goldman" exploding briefcase from The Six Million Dollar Man. Kenner prototype "Oscar Goldman" exploding briefcase from The Six Million Dollar Man. (Kenner, c. 1977) Full-size prototype exploding briefcase from The Six Million Dollar Man. A cherished accessory to the 13 in. Kenner + "Oscar Goldman" action figure was a miniature top-secret briefcase. It could be opened safely by friendly forces, but rigged to explode if it fell into the wrong hands. This is the full-scale prototype briefcase used in development of the miniature. Consisting of a modified commercial 18 x 12.75 x 5.5 in. briefcase. Side panel cut out with internal, spring-loaded mechanism to simulate the explosion of the briefcase. Mechanism is made of tooled aluminum bars and runners with hinged panel. When activated by the retractable handle, the hinged panel arcs through a breakaway plastic shell, launching a plastic panel from the side of the case. Case can be opened to reveal printed contents within. Exhibiting wear and some damage to finish of the case. In good working order. Comes with a COA from Richard Anderson.

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