Ursus Mark VI

costume / costume accessory

Project Grizzly Suit Purchase

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Accession #

2008-004-01.0001

Archival Series

artifacts

Object Name

costume / costume accessory

Title(s)

Ursus Mark VI

Maker(s)/Author(s)

Hurtubise, Troy

Date Made

circa 1990s

Media Title, Year of Release

Project Grizzly, 1996

Other Titles

Display Title Ursus Mk VI Suit

Director(s)

Lynch, Peter

Published/Printed

circa 1990s

Country

Translation

Format

Details

Measurements

left arm: 26 in x 6 in x 7 in; 66.04 cm x 15.24 cm x 17.78 cm; legs: 26 in x 15 in x 46 in; 66.04 cm x 38.1 cm x 116.84 cm; right arm: 27 in x 8 in x 7 in; 68.58 cm x 20.32 cm x 17.78 cm; torso: 31 in x 19 in x 26 in; 78.74 cm x 48.26 cm x 66.04 cm

Materials

fireproof rubber exeterior; titanium; chain mail; air bags; duct tape

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Credit

Project Grizzly Suit Purchase

DESCRIPTION

Suit of modern armour / protective gear, made by Troy Hurtubise to protect himself from bear attacks. Named the Ursus Mark VI, it is one of several iterations of the suit produced throughout Hurtubise's project and the filming of Peter Lynch's film, Project Grizzly. This particular version may not have been seen on camera. Constructed as four separate pieces - two arm pieces, one connected torso and helmet, and connected legs.

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