John Plain 1969 Catalog

John Plain 1969 Catalog Cover

John Plain was a retailer and mail order catalog company located in Chicago, Illinois - I wrote previously that I had done a bit of searching and couldn't find them listed in any defunct retailer lists so they may still exist in some capacity. The company photo shoots are well done and stylish. For 1969 there's a full color page that contains Major Matt Mason, shared with Billy Blastoff, Zeroids and others with descriptions and pricing on the facing page. 

John Plain 1969 Catalog Page 576

Mattel's World of Space

John Plain 1969 Catalog Page 577

3-2-1-Blast-Off for Fun

1 Superhuman Capt. Lazer... action charged with astonishing power! Holds a light-up Lazer pistol in his hand. Add on the Cosmic Beacon, Paralyzer Wand and Radiation Shield, and he's ready for any adventure. His eyes flash, his solar reactor lights up his chest and buzzes. Has movable arms and space-booted legs. 12 in tall. Push button back pack control. Uses 2 "AA" batteries (not included).
97V9971 F469 Shpg. wt. 1 lb...$6.95

2 Firebolt Space Cannon Super Action Set... complete with Mattel astronauts Major Matt Mason, Sgt. Storm and Capt. Lazer. Cat Trac, lazer accessories, and astronauts' jet propulsion pak add to the fun. Cannon fires a flashing beam while it emits an eerie solar sound. Turret rotates 360°. Interior radar screen flashes as antenna scans the solar system. Cannon and transport powered by 2 "D" batteries (not incl.). 97V9955 F1195 Shpg. wt. 6 lbs...$16.95

3 Space Station... spectacular activity center for outer-space play. (Astronauts not included.) Sturdy girders and grid platforms can be linked horizontally or vertically to make a variety of set-ups. Station has control console and chair. Easy to assemble. Beacon takes 2 "D" batteries (not incl.). 97V9963 F697 Shpg. wt. 5 lbs...$9.95

4 Astro Jack... Flying space boy rolls and tumbles with weightless ease, as he walks in space. A twist of the wrist controls his movements, skillful maneuvering lands him aboard the space station. Powerful motor uses 2 "D" batteries (not included). Ruggedly made throughout for hours of trouble-free play. 99V4798 F279 Shpg. wt. 2 lbs...$3.98

5 Billy Blastoff-Space Scout. Billy's back pack holds two "AA" batteries (not incl.) which power all his equipment and vehicles. He can skim strange flatlands in his Space Car, or collect research samples with his Exploration Tractor and Carrier Sled. His Lunar Crawler takes him over rough spots. His radar scope and space gun plug into the power pack too. Billy is 41⁄2 in. tall. Pack has on/off switch.
98V9939 F499 Shpg. wt. 2 lbs...$6.98

6 N.A.S.A. Astronaut Helmet. It's A-OK! Looks like the real thing with its lift-up transparent face shield with adjustable clamp. Microphone mouthpiece with voice vibrator thrills young spacemen! Of Fortiflex, an unbreakable plastic. 98V0128 F349 By Ideal. Shpg. wt. 2 lbs...$4.98

7 Air Blaster. Safe, harmless weapon for pretend spacemen and shooting fun for all ages. Beams a stream of air 30 ft. Comes with its own surprise action shooting gallery. 98V5432 F499 Shpg. wt. 2 lbs...$6.95

8 Rudy Robot... scary monster, walks like a man. Nothing stops him! When he runs into a wall he reverses himself. Arms swing as he takes life-like steps. Motorized giant stands 16 in. high, is powered by 4 "D" batteries (not included). 98V3148 F999 By Remco. Shpg. wt. 4 lbs. 8 oz...$13.95

9 "Lost in Space" Robot by Remco. The eerie TV robot glides. along blinking, winking lights flash as he "walks in space." Arms move and point directions. Sturdy plastic and metal construction; 12 in. high. Uses 2 "D" batteries (not incl.). 98V3197 F599 Shpg. wt. 3 lbs...$8.95

Here Come the Zeroids! Imaginative workers of the future, straight from the planet Zero. Each robot has a pair of specialized hands plus interchangeable magnetic and throwing hands-they take on any task. About 6 in. tall. Forward and reverse drive motor is operated by 2 "AA" penlight batteries (not incl.). Their special boxes convert into space age conveniences to make play even more fun.

10 Zintar... the Destroyer. This gripper-fisted hero's package becomes Lunar Sled for skimming far-out planets.
98V0680 F429 Shpg. wt. 1 lb. 8 oz...$5.95

11 Zobor... the Bronze Transporter. Has special grip hands for carrying objects. Box becomes Cosmobile for hauling. 98V0672 F429 Shpg. wt. 1 lb. 8 oz...$5.95

12 Zerak... the Explorer. Activate him in his Control Station box. He unhinges cover, exits on ramp.
98V0664 F429 Shpg. wt. 1 lb. 8 oz...$5.95

For batteries, see page 578.

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