Simpsons-Sears Christmas 1967 Catalog

Much like the larger Sears chain in the US, Simpsons-Sears in Canada published a Christmas Catalog with a focus on gifts and especially toys. For Major MATT MASON's introduction in 1967 Mattel filled two-thirds of a page, sharing with Ideal's Captain Action and Marx' Mike Hazard.

Across the top is a combo of MMM as a "Major Matt Mason Gift Set" with MMM on Moon Suit card, along with a Rocket Launch Pak Accessory. Also featured are the Spaceship Case and the Space Crawler. From the page:

MAJOR MATT MASON

Mattel's adventurous Moon Astronaut. Equipment adapted from official space-program design

1. Set consists of Mason, 6" tall, in flexible space suit-bends to any position; Moon suit with remote-control arms and grasping hands. (snaps over Mason) space sled, jet-propulsion pack, space helmet, rocket launcher, roto-jet gun rocket, control stand, accessories.
   49 N 38 144 - Delivered...7.99
   Major Matt Mason, Sled and Jet Pack Only.
   49 N 38145 - Delivered...3.49
2. Major Matt Mason's Spaceship Case. Vinyl plastic. Combination spaceship and carrying case. Opens to hold Mason and accessories. Spacecraft motif inside and out. Washable.
   49 N 38138 - 18" high. Delivered....... 5.98 
3. Space Crawler. A battery-operated all-purpose vehicle for troublesome terrain. Has winch to haul, hoist and lower material. Gear-shift. Rotating legs; always rights itself. Plastic. 12" long. Takes 2 D-cell batteries (not incl.).
   49 N 38149 - Doll not incl. Delivered...7.44
   49 N 39 600 - Set of 4 D-cell batteries...72c
   

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