Astronauts & Aliens

Who's going to win this race?

Major MATT MASON® Mattel's Man-in-Space

Mattel's Man-in-Space toy line introduced us to four astronauts and three aliens (four if you count Or) plus a handful of other characters developed (through a licensing deal with Mattel) by Western Publishing for Whitman paper products. There are also the CIPSA characters that one might consider as "South of the Border" extensions of the line.

Major MATT MASON®

The first astronaut of the toy line and initially the only figure, Major Matt Mason was created to be the "typical" astronaut (based on the Mercury astronauts and contemporary 1967's theories of space). Click here for more information.

SGT. STORM

"Major MATT MASON'S Space Buddy, SGT. STORM - Ready and able to tackle any space job on his Cat Trac." (from the card back). Click here for more information.

DOUG DAVIS

"Major Matt Mason's Space Buddy, Doug Davis, Space Scientist-Radiology - Rides his Lunar Trac- Researches areas of cosmic ray penetration." (from the card back). Click here for more information.

JEFF LONG

"Major Matt Mason's Space Buddy, Jeff Long, Space Scientist-Rocketry - Rides his Lunar Trac - Searches for rocket launch sites." (from the card back). Click here for more information.

CALLISTO

Callisto was Major Matt Mason's friend from Jupiter. He was the mysterious alien with advanced mental powers (represented by his transparent, veined green head). Click here for more information.

CAPT. LAZER

"Major Matt Mason's Friend From Outer Space...YOU activate his superhuman Lazer powers: Lazer Sound! Lazer Beams! Flashing Eye Beams! Blazing Solar Reactor! Cosmic Coder! Radiation Shield! Lazer Wand! Cosmic Beacon! Movable Arms! Bendable Legs!" Click here for more information.

SCORPIO

Often called the "villain" from the toy line was the alien Scorpio "...whose large eyes and mouth flash with the light of another intelligence!"Turns out he was actually an ally! Click here for more information.

OR

Or was packaged with the Orbitor craft and solicited in the Mattel 1970 "Fall" Catalog - however with the exception of a few prototypes no packaged examples have surfaced. Click here for more information.

CIPSA Capitán Meteoro

Mattel's Man-in-Space toy line introduced us to four astronauts and three aliens (four if you count Or) plus a handful of other characters developed by Western Publishing for Whitman paper products. There are also the CIPSA characters that one might consider as "South of the Border" extensions of the line.

Capitán Meteoro

Capitán Meteoro is the hero of Mexico's space saga - "The Brave Conqueror of Space." Click here for more information.

Atomo

Atomo was the "brave intergalactic defender" and "inseparable ally of Capitán Meteoro! Otherwise a repainted Capitán Meteoro with different gear. Click here for more information.

Cripton El Perverso!

Cripton was the Evil One - your basic worst enemy of Capitán Meteoro who together with Scorpio are on a mission of destruction! Click here for more information.

Scorpio El Tirano!

Scorpio is the evil twin of the US Scorpio, an "Intergalactic enemy of Capitán Meteoro. He intends to capture and enslave the Universe! Click here for more information.

Mattel's Man in Space was further expanded in various media:

Capt. Chuck

Capt Chuck was one of the characters, along with Lt. Len, Sgt. Storm and Maj. Mason in Mattel's Space Exploration Game.
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Lt. Len

Lt. Len was one of the characters, along with Capt Chuck, Sgt. Storm and Maj. Mason in Mattel's Space Exploration Game.
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Lt. Bruce Sanders

Lt. Bruce Sanders was one of the characters, along with Jo Ann Harvey, Capt. Otto "Squeak" Harvey, Capt. Kirk McAllister, Sgt. Storm and Maj. Matt Mason in  Whitman's "Moon Mission" Big Little Book.
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Jo Ann Harvey

Jo Ann Harvey was one of the characters, along with Lt. Bruce Sanders, Capt. Otto "Squeak" Harvey, Capt. Kirk McAllister, Sgt. Storm and Maj. Matt Mason in  Whitman's "Moon Mission" Big Little Book.
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Capt. Otto "Squeak" Harvey

Capt. Otto "Squeak" Harvey was one of the characters, along with Lt. Bruce Sanders, Jo Ann Harvey, Capt. Kirk McAllister, Sgt. Storm and Maj. Matt Mason in  Whitman's "Moon Mission" Big Little Book.
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Capt. Kirk McAllister

Capt. Kirk McAllister was one of the characters, along with Lt. Bruce Sanders, Jo Ann Harvey, Capt. Otto "Squeak" Harvey, Sgt. Storm and Maj. Matt Mason in  Whitman's "Moon Mission" Big Little Book.
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Zycron Outcasts

The Zycron Outcasts were alien foes introduced in Whitman's Major Matt Mason Coloring Book.
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Green-suited Space Marauders

The Space Marauders were alien foes from the Whitman Major Matt Mason Boxed Round Puzzle. 
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