Mattel GmbH Art.Nr. 6318 Major Matt Mason mit Raupenfahrzeug

Mattel GmbH Art.Nr. 6318 Major Matt Mason with Cat Trac Card Front (left facing)

The German packaging is basically the same as the US packaging using a similar card with the same graphic elements, text in German. The card bubble is made of a thinner plastic and generally has more yellowing and damage than the US card bubble. The back of the card is printed on uncoated stock so it exhibits some discoloration. The Cat Trac carded MMM figures have only appeared with "Cat Trac" inserts and not the "Lunar Trac" inserts. The figures can be found in either left facing or right facing variations.

 

Translations by Paul Vreede: 

Packaging:

The Card is full-color, process-printed and is 8" x 5" x 2 1/4" Copyright is 1967

Art.Nr. is 6318 - Art.Nr. is short for Artikelnummer. 

Mattel GmbH Art.Nr. 6318 Major Matt Mason with Cat Trac Card Back

Mattel GmbH Art.Nr. 6318 Major Matt Mason with Cat Trac Card Front (right facing)

Mattel Catalog Specifications:

(Mattel GmbH Spielzeug 1968 Catalog Pg 40)

Major Matt Mason mit Raupenfahrzeug Art.Nr. 6318
Mit seinem robusten Raupenfahrzeug durchstreift Matt Mason das groteske Mondlandschaft. Sein flexible Raumanzug ist in allen Gelenken biegsam. Abnehmbarer Raumhelm mit beweglichem Visier.
DM 9,90
Major Matt Mason with caterpillar vehicle
With his robust caterpillar vehicle Matt Mason roams across the grotesque moon landscape. His flexible space suit is bendable in every joint. Removable space helmet with movable visor.
No weights or Case Quantities are given.

(Mattel GmbH Neuheiten 1969 Catalog Pg 2)

Major Matt Mason mit Raupe Art.Nr. 6318
Major Matt Mason with caterpillar
DM 9,90
No weights or Case Quantities are given.

(Mattel GmbH Spielzeug 1969 Catalog Pg 14)

Major Matt Mason mit Raupenfahrzeug Art.Nr. 1-6318
Major Matt Mason with caterpillar vehicle
DM 9,90
No weights or Case Quantities are given.

Variations:

• Mattel 6318 Major Matt Mason with Cat Trac
• As mentioned above, this package has been found in both right facing and left facing variations.
• The figure can be found attached to the Cat Trac with either a twist tie or a pipe cleaner.

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