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| Mattel 1967 "Toy Fair Version" Catalog Front Cover |
The first appearance of Major Matt Mason was in this special preview
catalog for the 1967 Toy Fair. The entire catalog was re-worked for the
Fall Release... the most noticeable difference is the missing "Space
Rover" from both the front and back covers. This vehicle was removed and
the "sky" was lightened for better contrast and more color. The Space
Rover went through a couple of design changes before becoming the Astro
Trac as we know it with the stringing mechanism simplified and used for the Reconjet.
This catalog also contains several typos and interesting items, such
as the "four-color wall poster" offered with all the Space Crawler sets. I
wonder what this poster was supposed to be and why it was taken out
before the actual 1967 "Fall" Catalog went to press? Another one of those ideas that have been buried in time.
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| Mattel 1967 "Toy Fair Version" Catalog Back Cover |
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