Sears 1968 Christmas Catalog

Sears 1968 Christmas Catalog Cover

Sears devoted almost an entire page to Major Matt Mason in 1968. The title reads: "Vehicles of the future..traverse the face of an unknown world..probing space and taming it for man" Besides a wonderful picture of the Astro Trac Missile Convoy, there's a pic of MMM on his trusty Cat Trac and an unusual pic of Capt. Lazer, shown with an open right hand (instead of his normal "weapon molded" hand). There's also a listing for a "Launch Pad Vehicle"...the Mobile Launch Pad for $1.99 each.

Sears 1968 Christmas Catalog Page 504

Vehicles of the future..

traverse the face of an unknown world..probing space and taming it for man

Astro Trac 4-unit Space Missile Convoy
1 Astro Trac vehicle travels over any planet terrain. 9-in. plastic, has foam-plastic rear wheels, front wheels that steer. Powered by 1 "D" battery, order 1 pkg. page 505. Hook up 3 launch pad vehicles (rocket, space probe and satellite launchers are on top). Then go on adventures across 40x24-in. molded vinyl moonscape.
79 N 59011C - Shipping weight 3 pounds...Set $15.77

Launch Pad Vehicle only. 8-in. plastic. Launchers not included.
49 N 59017 - Shipping weight 4 ounces. . Each $1.99

Mattel's Men in Space

2 Capt. Lazer. 13-in. plastic with light-up chest, eyes and "lazer" decoder; buzzer. 3 push buttons, bendable legs, movable arms. Uses 2 "AA" batteries. Order package of 2 below.
49 N 5924 - Shipping weight 1 pound...$5.49
49 N 4666 - "AA" Batteries. Wt. 2 oz.. Pkg 34c

3 Maj. Matt Mason. Bendable 6-in. spaceman. Detachable helmet. 4-in. sliding Cat Trac. Plastic.
49 N 5901 - Shipping weight 6 ounces. Set $1.99

Space Mobile

4 Runs forward or reverse. 8-wheel gear drive lets it climb over obstacles like a tank. 10-in. plastic. Has a removable 42-in. jointed plastic spaceman. From Japan. Order 2 "D" batteries on page 505. Shipping weight 2 lbs.
49 N 5844 ...$4.99

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