Green Cross Man

Costumed superhero, Green Cross Man was created in 1975 as part of a government campaign to teach young children to cross the road safely. British actor David Prowse MBE, a bodybuilder and former Mr. Universe (best known for his portrayal of Darth Vader in the Star Wars films) played the character in a well-known series of Public Information Films.

The Green Cross Man had the power to teleport from his monitoring station at Green Cross Control to any location where kids are in need of pedestrian safety instruction. He accomplished this by use of a wristwatch-like “Dematerialiser” device.

Green Cross Code spots ran on UK television channels from 1975 to 1990, and the Green Cross Man was a popular television character of the age. His signature exclamation “Green Crosses!” and his slogan is “I won’t be there when you cross the road, so always use the Green Cross Code” are fondly remembered by British children growing up in the 1970s and 80s.

Using the original 1970s ‘comic book style’ artwork, Metrostar is interested in talking with licensees in categories which traditionally work well for retro-vintage properties - such as apparel, giftware, toys and games and greetings.

The National Archives, the UK’s government’s official archive, currently hosts three 1975 Green Cross Man road safety films at www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/films1964-1979. This online exhibition of public information films is a unique collaboration with the Central Office of Information. Many more popular
characters are featured.

For more information:

Email: Claire Potter
Tel: 0207 317 0963