M.A.L.P.

Production made tank-like robotic vehicle, the base of the vehicle is metal, it has a set of seven wheels on both sides of the base surrounded by rubber tank tread arranged in a U shape around the wheels, the body of the vehicle is a series of plastic boxes glued together with various plastic cylinders and panels glued or bolted to the boxes, on top of the right side box is a metal radar dish that rotates and pivots on a plastic frame, on the side of the left side box is a robotic arm with a black plastic device on the end, on the top center of the vehicle is a large robotic arm made out of sheet plastic and plastic tubes, arm ends in a plastic robotic claw, arm and claw do not move, there are two non-functional lights attached to the boxes facing forward, vehicle is painted silver with dark gray and black panels and details, there are several written messages on decals or stencils, vehicle shows wear from production use including some missing panel pieces from the plastic body. Measures approx. 51in × 62.5in × 55.5in.

Catalogue text

Mobile Analytic Laboratory Probe used by Stargate Command to investigate alien planets before sending a team. This particular M.A.L.P. was used in SG-1 Season One. Includes robotic arm, radar dish and faux light accessories. Vehicle does not function. Measures 51in × 62.5in × 55.5in.

Provenance

Taken by Propworx staff directly from The Bridge Studios, where MGM’s Stargate series were produced.