1967.11.24 Amarillo TX Daily-News Page 60 Montgomery Ward 2-Day Christmas Sale-a-thon Ad

1967.11.24 Amarillo TX Daily-News Page 60 Montgomery Ward 2-Day Christmas Sale-a-thon Ad

Montgomery Ward during this era really produced some amazing ads - this full-page example was published in the Amarillo Daily News on November 24, 1967. It features many well-executed graphic elements, both eye-catching and pleasing, of the best toys of the season. This includes a Major Matt Mason section with discounts on the Major Matt Mason Flight Set, the Space Station and the Space Crawler.

1967.11.24 Amarillo TX Daily-News Page 60 Montgomery Ward 2-Day Christmas Sale-a-thon Ad Detail

BLAST OFF into space with Major Matt Mason™!

On sale at Wards! 6" astronaut streaks toward moon on space sled, wearing authentic molded suit and detachable helmet with movable visor. Jet propulsion pak, manually operated (no batteries needed). Exciting!

Reg. 2.99

$2.11 by MATTEL

REG. $7.99 SPACE STATION

Operations base, living, observation, quarters for Matt Mason™! Flashing radar beacon, platform, dome, solar panels, girders, more! Uses "D" cell battery (not incl.)

$6.47

REG. $5.49 SPACE  CRAWLER

Eight rotating legs with curved power pads - crawls every anything, always rights itself. Works as powerful winch and hoister. Powered by 2 "D" batteries (not incl.).

$3.94

NO MONEY DOWN

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