Gamble-Aldens 1968 Christmas Catalog

Gamble-Aldens 1968 Christmas Catalog Cover

For 1969 Gamble-Aldens expands the offering on a color full page with the additions of "Captain Lazer," the "Space Cannon" (sans Firebolt), images of Sgt Storm and Matt Mason (reversed based on the image numbering and a bit confusing as they're both wearing Jet Propulsion Paks yet Storm is also riding a Cat Trac), the "Moon Station," the Space Crawler and "MATT MASON CASE" with "Gemini design."

Gamble-Aldens 1968 Christmas Catalog Page 99

CAPTAIN LAZER! (Mattel logo)

Blast-Off for Adventure! 

[1]-[4] DELUXE MATT MASON
Set. Consists of Matt Mason, Sgt. Storm, Captain Lazer and Space Cannon, Cat Trac and accessories. Create action-packed adventures with realistic, bendable, poseable astronaut figures. Mail.
34 Y 5610E - Wt. 8 lb...14.94 

Also sold as separate pieces.
(1) Capt, Lazer. Solar reactor, lazer gun with lights.
34 Y 5601 - Wt. 1 lb. 3 oz. 4.94
(2) Space Cannon vehicle. Uses 2 "D" batts., not incl.*
34 Y 5603 - Wt, 2 lb. 3 oz. 5.97
(3) Sgt. Storm Flight Set, Sgt. Storm plus Jet Propulsion Pak, space sled.
34 Y 5611 - Wt. 1 lb. 3 oz. 2.99
(4) Matt Mason w/Cat Trac. Plastic spacesuit and helmet. Uses 1 "D" batt., not incl.*
34 Y 5604 - Wt, 1 lb. 3 oz. 2.69

[5] MOON STATION - it's a complete control center of space activity. It's a living area, storage unit and observation tower. Triple platform, radar beacon, Figure not incl. Uses 1 "D" battery. (Sold below)."
34 Y 560 5 - Wt. 4 lb. 12 oz. 6.88

[6] SPACE CRAWLER - climbs over anything lifts supplies too. 8 rotating legs. Figure not included. Uses 2 "D" batteries, not included.*
34 Y 5608 - Wt. 2 lb. 1 oz. 5.96

[7] MATT MASON CASE Twin tier storage case with Gemini design. Simulated control and activity panel, Vinyl construction. 9x18-in. high..
34 Y 5607E - Wt, 4 lb.....3.49 

347 Y 6488 - "D" Batt, 4/79c Ship. wt. 1 lb, 2 oz.

John's Notes:

The $14.94 Assortment is pretty nice including all figures available in 1968 plus the Firebolt! Note that the Firebolt is the prototype with gray bits instead of the usual red. Also that Storm is actually a Matt figure painted red with white cuffs.

Also note the Space Ship case looks a bit weird - seems to have had the front part of the reclining seat deck ripped out (I'm guessing to light up more of the interior).

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