Montgomery Wards 1968 Christmas Catalog

Montgomery Wards 1968 Christmas Catalog Cover

In 1968 Wards combines MMM with Johnny & Jane Apollo (Marx Toys) for a full-page black & white ad.  Shown are the Firebolt Space Cannon, Captain Lazer, MMM on Flight Card, Space Station, Space Crawler and the Deluxe Space Station & Apace Crawler Deluxe Action Set from the previous year.  Notice the 2 rare Johnny & Jane Apollo vehicles at the top of the page...the "Moon Crawler" has a surprising resemblance to one of our favorite MMM toys...

Montgomery Wards 1968 Christmas Catalog Pages 276-277

EXPLORE THE PLANETS!

With Jane and Johnny Apollo-exclusive at Wards - their own special Astro Buggy and Moon Crawler SAVE 3.53 - Gift set of all four 9.99

Wards exciting new space set presents Jane and Johnny Apollo. She's the first lady-astronaut on the Moon! They have their own space-exploration vehicles, adapted from official prototypes.

[A] [B] Jane and Johnny Apollo. 71/2 in. tall, realistically detailed; tinted faces and hands. Flexible plastic; can be posed in many lifelike positions. Wear astronaut suits, removable helmets. Each has 10 gold-color survival-gear accessories - jet propulsion pack, space tools, camera, etc. Ship. wt. each 1 lb. 8 oz.
(A) 48 T 24453 - Jane.....2.77
(B) 48 T 24452 - Johnny...2.77

[C] Astro Buggy. Big vehicle features full-view, flip- open green tinted canopy; contour seat, fully instrumented panel and flotation-type balloon tires. Perfect for Moon travel! Rugged plastic; about 94x52x12 in. long. Figure not incl. Wt. 1 lb. 13 oz.
48 T 24678...2.99

[D] Moon Crawler. Designed for rough terrain. 10 rotating legs overcome all barriers; steers right or left. Rugged plastic with full-view, flip-open green canopy. Abt. 11x72x13 in. long. Needs 2 "D" batteries-see page 316. Figure not included.
48 T 24679 - Wt. 3 lbs... 4.99

Save 3.53 on gift set: Jane, Johnny, Astro Buggy, Moon Crawler.
48 T 24680 M - Ship. wt. 7 lbs. 3 oz.... set 9.99

Major Matt Mason, sled...Space Station...Space Crawler SAVE $2 - Gift set of all three 14.36

[E] Firebolt Space Cannon 599
New vehicle for daring astronauts who ride out to meet the challenge of space... re- leases beams as radar system scans the solar system. Radar screen inside flashes, too. Pull the firing lever, Firebolt makes eerie solar sounds. Turret rotates a full 360° even when stationary; hand-elevated barrel. Colorful plastic, about 16x8x11 in. With space labels and instructions. Needs 2 "D" batteries-order on page 316. Astronaut figure not included.
48 T 24677 - Ship. wt. 2 lbs. 6 oz...5.99

[F] Capt. Lazer 539
An exciting new friend from outer space, action-packed with amazing lazer powers! Power-charged arm uses light-up lazer pistol, radiation shield, paralyzer wand. Pushbuttons in back pack control solar-buzz, light-flashes from eyes and solar reactor in chest. Big-13 in. tall; bendable legs, movable arms, removable space-treaders and helmet. Silver color and blue plastic. With space labels, instructions. Needs 2 "AA" batteries; see page 316.
48 T 24450 - Ship. wt. 1 lb. 3 oz...5.39

[G] Blast off with Matt Mason, the courageous astronaut! He wears molded plastic space suit, detachable helmet with movable visor-all adapted from official space designs. He's prepared to make short space hops; has jet propulsion pak and space sled. Matt's abt. 6 in. tall-can be posed in many different positions. No batteries needed. Wt. 10 oz.
48 T 24436...2.88

[H] Space Station is Matt's control center. Rugged plastic girders link platforms for living, observation and storage areas. Flashing radar beacon, protective solar panels; chair, control console, space labels, instr. Buy 1 "D" battery p. 316. No figures. Wt. 5 lbs. 6 oz.
48 T 24660...7.99

[J] Space Crawler lets Matt ride over rough planet terrain. Nothing stops it; 8 rotating legs overcome all obstacles. Use as a winch for hauling, a hoist for handling supplies. Plastic. Instr. Needs 2 "D" batteries- see page 316. Figure not included. Ship. wt. 2 lbs. 14 oz.
48 T 24659... 5.49

Save $2 on gift set: Matt Mason, Space Station, Space Crawler.
48 T 24661 M - Ship. wt. 8 lbs. 6 oz...set 14.36

Johnny Astro Space Center 9.99

[K] Start the countdown, then send the free- flight space craft soaring upward on a stream of air. Control its flight, maneuver it in mid-air, land it anywhere! No wires or strings. Includes launching station, control center, 3 space craft balloons, 2 bases. Colorful plastic. Needs 4 "D" batteries-see page 316.
48 T 17030 - Ship. wt. 3 lbs. 2 oz...9.00

Explorer 549 Moon-Mars 2.79

[L] Space fun goes anywhere you go, indoors or out. Portable Explorer control unit, 3 space craft balloons, 2 bases. It even picks up space cargo... maneuver craft down 'til space hook snags cargo. With 2 cargo packages, pick- up hook, loop. Buy 4 "D" batteries-pg. 316. .5.49
48 T 17032 M - Ship. wt. 5 lbs. 4 oz...9.99

[M] Moon and Mars landing bases. Colorful, authentic-looking surfaces-add fun, excitement to Johnny Astro. With 2 space craft.
48 T 17031-Ship. wt. 1 lb. 3 oz..2.79

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