eBay Roundup for January 2024

With all the renewed interest in Major MATT MASON from the Barbie movie, I'm restarting eBay Roundup! This is a monthly post featuring the most interesting sales and auctions (meaning rare or unusual items to me) to appear, mostly on eBay, to help identify toy values. Most of these are SOLD so actual value data, if listed and unsold it will show "Listing Price"

1968 Mattel Major Matt Mason JEFF LONG Pak - Factory Sealed! - Mint on Card!

Item number: 296192393449
Ended: Jan 28, 2024 3:37 PM
Winning bid: US $950.00 (Free Shipping)

Description:
1968 Mattel Major Matt Mason JEFF LONG Pak -  Mattel Factory Sealed!      Mint on Card!      Lt. Jeff Long remains firmly sealed to the Mattel card.       Some age/wear to card/bubble as shown.     Gorgeous top-shelf display carded Jeff Long Pak!

From Mattel's 1966-1972 "Man In Space" toy line, Stock No. 6332 - Jeff Long Pak.    Major Matt in 1966 was the first of the four MMM figures - Sgt. Storm followed in 1967, Doug Davis in 1968, and Lt. Jeff Long was the last figure released, in 1969. 

My Take:
Nice condition card - a bit of a bend at the top but about as good as these get. I'm actually surprised this didn't sell for more. 

1966 Mattel MAJOR MATT MASON Flight Pak - Factory Sealed! - Mint on Card!

Item number: 296190403324
Ended: Jan 27, 2024 01:09 PM
Winning bid: US $1,259.00 (Free Shipping)

Description:  

1966 Mattel MAJOR MATT MASON Flight Pak  -  Mattel Factory Sealed!      Mint on Card!      Maj Matt remains firmly sealed to the Mattel card.      As minty a carded Maj Matt flight pak as you will find.     See photos for full description.     Gorgeous top-shelf display carded Maj. Matt Mason!
From Mattel's 1966-1972 "Man In Space" toy line, Stock No. 6300 - Major Matt Mason Flight Pak.    Major Matt in 1966 was the first of the four MMM figures - Sgt. Storm followed in 1967, Doug Davis in 1968, and Lt. Jeff Long was the last figure released, in 1969. 

My Take:
This German example sold pretty close to the price of the Flight Card that sold on 2024.01.18. I believe all of these nice carded examples are coming from the same seller - I'm guessing he's liquidating his MMM collection or at least selling extras.





Mattel TALKING FLYING Major Matt Mason with XRG-1 REENTRY GLIDER & BOX Used

Item number: 235401748990
Ended: Jan 25, 2024 10:32 AM
Winning bid: US $1,099.00 (US $29.95 Standard Shipping)

Description:
Large Rare MMM item measuring 18x18x6 inches. Displays very well but is not perfect. Box has water damage as shown. A couple graphic panels have been replaced where tape had removed color and graphics (purple one on front and a blue side piece with B&M glider). Cardboard insert not original and was created based upon an original. Glider has the riveted cockpit cover and is in excellent condition with very little play wear. Glider has new decals applied. Some tape glue residue remains upon the black TALKING letters on front and was reprinted using a Sharpie pen to hide residue. The talking backpack has the usual garbled speech. Matt in very good condition with no paint loss. Attached at base with Velcro so is removable and can be repositioned if you prefer a side view. Please view photos carefully to determine if condition is acceptable to you before bidding. Questions are welcomed. Could be sold without glider if that’s what interests you. Thanks for your interest.

My Take:
Someone came in at the last minute and threw in a bid I believe, buying this for the opening bid price. It's a fairly rare set to acquire, not many show up in the Auctions. Also they often have torn windows with some of the cardboard missing. I kinda like the custom inserts which approximate what the set originally had. The glider is in exceptional condition - usually the riveted canopies are broken (the shrank a bit over time so they end up splitting if left inserted into the slots).







Mattel MAJOR MATT MASON ASTROSPACE CORPS 1969 Wallet Giveaway Promo Item

Item number: 256375067147
Ended: Jan 19, 2024 08:05 PM
Winning bid: US $128.50 (US $4.80 Standard Shipping)

Description:

Vinyl "wallet" given away in toy departments in 1969 to promote Matt Mason line of toys.
Excellent unused condition

My Take:
It still amazes me that so many MAC and Major Matt Mason Fan Club items are still around, much less intact and unused. This is the US version, the Canadian has room for "Province" and some of the other International wallets have text in local languages.

Mattel Major Matt Mason Space Equipment Figure Set MINT IN PACKAGE!

Item number: 186251762898
Ended: Jan 18, 2024 12:01 PM
Winning bid: US $1026.00 (US $25.00 Standard Shipping)

Description:

For the serious collectors out there! Yes, this mint in package. While the top of the card has a fold/bend on the right side, it is still solidly attached and displays well. Most importantly the plastic is perfectly clear. No cracks and completely solidly attached the entire way around the package. You simply don’t see these listed very often! Will be carefully packaged and fully ensured when sent!

My Take:
The MMM Flight Card version was available for a few years but is such an iconic package and what adults remember the most about this toy (well this, the crawler and space station). I think it's still undervalued a bit at this price.

 





Mattel Major Matt Mason ''Man In Space'' Callisto Space Alien Friend - Sealed -

Item number: 196164559427
Ended: Jan 09, 2024 04:00 PM
Winning bid: US $305.55 (US $8.45 Standard Shipping)

Description:

MATTEL MAJOR MATT MASON MAN IN SPACE CALLISTO SPACE ALIEN FRIEND...SEALED...THIS WAS PART OF MAJOR MATT MASON MAN IN SPACE DISCOVERY SET...CARD DOES SHOW SOME WEAR...

My Take:
I already have this variation or I would have bid. Very fair price for a minty complete Callisto in my opinion.




Vintage 1968 Mattel Major Matt Mason Scorpio Outer Space Alien Complete Rare HTF

Item number: 375131232834
Ended: Dec 30, 2023 04:13 AM
Winning bid: US $575 (US $9.86 Economy Shipping)

Description:

New Vintage Mattel 1968 Major Matt Mason
Scorpio Action Figure
Complete with all original accessories and working light

Auction: Up for auction is ONE 1968 Major Matt Mason Scorpio Action Figure, measures 6” tall, by Mattel. Complete with working light, arm/leg shields, green harness, clear tube, purple pump, and styrafoam projectiles. This is a great item to add to your collection!

Condition:  This item is in very nice with NO broken wires!  It's amazing how this has come 50+ years into the future and still looks great.  

This extremely rare item has been kept in a smoke free, light and temperature-controlled room.  See pictures and please ask any questions prior to purchasing.

Note: Please remember that color can vary a bit due to lighting.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to pick up this vintage Major Matt Mason Action Figure that will make a great gift for someone special or keep it for yourself!  

(additional non-item info removed)

My Take:
This is a perfect sales ad - copying 20 images is somewhat tedious so I'm only going to copy the most relevant as I think you can get the idea without all the images. A complete Scorpio is still somewhat difficult to obtain - this one comes with everything and looks to be unused.












 In Original Box Major Matt Mason Captain Lazer! Mib.


Item number: 325943786114
Ended: Dec 26, 2023 11:47 AM
Winning bid: US $995.00 (US $40.00 Expedited Shipping)

Description:

Thos is a 1967 major matt mason's friend from outer space. CAPT. LASER. ITS STILL IN ORIGINAL BOX. has the pastic on it. Box and pastic are good. Figure is nice. There some dirt and dust on plastic

Havnt cleaned it. Found in attic. Family found it years ago. Supposedly they bought ut for Christmas and forgot to give it to there kid. I did noticed some old tape residue. But looks to be under plastic. Little rubber piece that holds head in place it there but broke. Otherwise a awesome mint in package 1967 toy. Be double boxed and insured. So 40.00 to ship.

My Take:
While the box itself is somewhat common, finding an unused OSS (Old Store Stock) example is fairly rare - I've only seen a handful in this condition.





















 

VINTAGE MATTEL 1966 MAJOR MATT MASON - MAN IN SPACE - ACTION FIGURE DOUG DAVIS.

Item number: 276230420628
Ended: Dec 24, 2023 06:06:00 PM
Winning bid: GBP 595.00 (Approximately US $756.93) BIN

Description:

VINTAGE MATTEL 1966 MAJOR MATT MASON - MAN IN SPACE - ACTION FIGURE DOUG DAVIS.

Very Rare individually boxed figure, unused in original window box. The box is good with some wear and the plastic film window has sustained damage as pictured. The glue seam on the back of the box has partially come away too.

Still a great looking example of this very rare item.

My Take:
This box variation is pretty rare but I believe this is the highest prices I've seen one sale for. Note that it appears that someone purchased this cheap in an earlier auction (see below) and relisted with a better title to get this price.





Mattel Astronaut

Item number: 186162051358
Ended: Nov 19, 2023 06:05:58 PM
Winning bid: GBP 42.41 (Approximately US $53.90)
Description:
Bubble has a hole in it from storage

My Take: This was listed with an MMM figure in the same rare box - both sold very cheap. I've included these auctions to show that deals are still out there. I tried to bid but the seller doesn't support US shipping. Whomever bought them went on to sell the Doug (see above) for quite a bit more.


Mattel Astronaut Bendable Spaceman

Item number: 186162047500
Ended: Nov 19, 2023 05:45 PM
Winning bid: GBP 34.00 (Approximately US $43.21)
Description:
Mattel Astronaut Bendable Spaceman. Condition is Used. Dispatched with Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For.

My Take: Deals are still out there.


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