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| #6341 Firebolt Space Cannon Super Action Set Box Front |
This is an unusual "Deluxe" version of the Mattel #6340 Space Cannon,
accompanied by three figures: Capt. Lazer, Sgt. Storm and Major Matt
Mason. The box is rather large and spectacular with additional shots of
the Space Cannon in Silver and White (as opposed to the actual
Orange/Red and White plastic).
This boxed set is unusual in that it contains so many figures, especially
with the inclusion of Capt. Lazer, who fit the insert in a seated
position, with his legs under cardboard "hooks." Another odd convention
is the use of a normal carded Major Matt Mason attached to the insert for the
figure, and later the use of the Sgt. Storm Flight Card as the insert
for Sgt. Storm (earlier versions of this playset contained a plain white
card with Jet Propulsion Pak only - see "Figure Blisters" below for an
image).
Included were: Firebolt Space Cannon with rotating antenna and space
labels; Major Matt Mason with helmet and Cat Trac; Sgt. Storm with
helmet and Jet Propulsion Pak (and optionally a sled and space labels,
depending on version); and Capt. Lazer with helmet, boot tredders and
three gun attachments. Instructions for the Firebolt and Lazer were also
included.
Packaging:
The box is made of corrugated cardboard printed on all sides (in
black, white and blue ink), except two sides which have an applied full-color, process-printed label (front and bottom). The box measures
18" by 15" by 6". Copyright is 1967. The box reads: "Firebolt Space
Cannon - Rotating Radar Antenna - Flashing Radar Screen - Barrel Blazes -
Solar Sound! - Moves Forward - Turret Rotates 360°; "Capt. Lazer -
Major Matt Mason's Friend From Outer Space - Superhuman Lazer Powers
Power-Charged Arm Activates Cosmic Coder...Radiation Shield...Lazer
Wand...Cosmic Beacon - Flashing Eye & Chest Beams - Movable Arms -
Bendable Legs - Space Helmet & Space Tredders - Powered by Two "AA"
Batteries (Not Included)" and also "Complete with Maj. Matt Mason, Sgt.
Storm and Capt. Lazer."
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Sticker Sheet:
Instructions:
Mattel Catalog Specifications:
(First appearance: Mattel Toys 1968 "Toy Fair" Catalog Page 15)
NEW! FIREBOLT™ SPACE CANNON SUPER ACTION SET #6341
A universe of Mattel space toys!
Complete with blazing FIREBOLT Space Cannon, Major MATT MASON and SGT.
STORM, superhuman CAPT. LAZER plus lazer accessories, astronauts' Jet
Propulsion Pak and Cat Trac!
Package: 18" x 15" x 6".
Std. Pack: 4/12 Doz.
Wt: 20 1/2 Lbs.
Variations:
- The box art features a Firebolt with silver instead of
red/orange
plastic parts. Also, the stickers are different... it appears that
Mattel made a running change prior to the release of the vehicle.The
speculation is that the original "silver" parts were changed to
something brighter that would appeal to kids more..
- The Firebolt is alternatively referred to by Mattel as either
a "Space Cannon" or "Space Lazer." Most later Mattel Catalog listings
refer to it as "Space Lazer" or "Space Laser," which was also commonly used overseas.
- Some boxes have been found with the box label misapplied so the top of
the sticker is on the front, with the front of the sticker folded over
the side (it's basically upside down).
- The figures within have been found in two different versions: a
Major Matt Mason cat trac card accompanied by either the white card
shown above (holding a Sgt. Store plus Jet Propulsion Pak), or with a
Sgt. Storm Flight Card, folded over and stapled to the insert.
John's Notes:
This set ranks with the Astro Trac Missile Convoy, the Space Station
Space Crawler Deluxe Action Set, and the Space Discovery Set as my
favorites. This is really an incredible set when viewed in
Old-Store-Stock condition.
Vehicle may also be found in:
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