Gamble-Aldens 1969 Christmas Catalog

Gamble-Aldens 1969 Christmas Catalog Cover

For 1969 Gamble-Aldens went all out and provided two full-color pages of Major Matt Mason with figures, vehicles and accessories spread over a lunar moonscape with a somewhat odd perspective (figures on page 75 are larger than those on page 74 even though they appear to share the same horizon).

Gamble-Aldens 1969 Christmas Catalog Pages 74-75

Matt Mason Explores Outer Space

Lunar Base Command Set... 19.97

YOU GET } MAJOR MATT MASON, SUPER-HUMANOID CALLISTO, SPACE STATION, SPACE CRAWLER, UNITRED, SPACE BUBBLE, SPACE SLED AND JET PACK!

 Major Matt Mason, his super humanoid friend Callisto and YOU control the Space Command Station... transported over planet terrain by powerhouse Space Crawler. Together, you and the two astronauts explore the unknown landscape with remarkable UniTred and Space Bubble. For short maneuvers, use Space Sled and Jet Pack. Set uses 6 "D" batteries (not included-sold below). Mailable. No Money Down. 85 Y 7656E - Shipping weight 11 lb...19.97
847 Y 6390 - "D" Batt. 1 lb. 11 oz...6/.99

Space Discovery Set...12.98 

YOU GET } SUPER-HUMANOID CALLISTO, SPACE RADIOLOGIST DOUG DAVIS, SPACE CRAWLER, GYRO- SEATED SPACE BUBBLE, SPACE POWER SUIT! 

Scientific space expedition headed by Matt Mason's super humanoid-intellectual friend from Jupiter-Callisto, space radiologist Doug Davis and YOU! Exploration kit includes Space Crawler, invincible vehicle that tracks over roughest surfaces with rotating legs that defy gravity. Space Bubble rolls a full 360° while interior Gyro-Seat remains upright, Space Power Suit also included. Set uses 2 "D" batteries (not included - sold at left). Mailable.
85 Y 7655E Shipping weight 8 lb. 3 oz. ...12.98

Space Team...7.77

YOU GET } MAJOR MATT MASON, SERGEANT STORM, DOUG DAVIS, MATT'S SUPER-HUMANOID FRIEND CALLISTO, SPACE SLED AND CAT TRAC! 

Lead the space exploration team to wondrous discoveries. This fabulous team of astronauts includes Mattel's first man in space-Major Matt Mason, his space buddy-Sgt. Storm, space radiologist and cosmic-ray penetration expert - Doug Davis, super humanoid-intellect from Jupiter-Callisto... and YOU command this space mission! Glide over moon craters and meteorites with the Cat Trac. Sail over the terrain in the Space Sled. No batteries needed for this set. Mailable.
85 Y 7654 - Shipping weight 3 lb. 11 oz....7.77

Deluxe Matt, Mason Set...14.94

YOU GET } MAJOR MATT MASON, MATT'S SPACE BUDDY, SERGEANT STORM, CAPTAIN LAZAR, SPACE CANNON, CAT TRAC, AND ALL ACCESSORIES! 

Blast-off for adventure with the deluxe Matt Mason Space Team. Mattel's first man in space, Major Matt Mason leads the space team across the terrain of the moon. Matt's friends Sgt. Storm and Captain Lazar accompany him. They ward off invading creatures with the Firebolt Space Cannon. Captain Lazar has solar reactor and a laser gun with lights. Set re- quires 2 "D" batteries (left), 2 "AA" batteries (below).
85 Y 7657E - Ship. wt. 8 lb. Mail...14.94
847 Y 6380 - AA" Batteries. 7 oz..4/49c

John's Notes:

I'm not sure why Sgt. Storm has become Sergeant Storm in the 1969 Catalog. Also, you would think they would check the previous catalog for Capt. Lazer (who in this catalog is "Captain Lazar"). I do like the many figures with 4 Major Matt Masons, two Sgt Storms, two Doug Davis, three Callistos and Capt Lazer represented in various activities.

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