Spiegel 1968 Christmas Book

Spiegel 1968 Christmas Book Cover

In 1968 Spiegel (measures 6.5 x 9.5 inches) shares the page of MMM with Johnny Astro sets and Billy Blastoff Space Scout. A combination of the Satellite Launch and Space Shelter Paks are offered for $3.98. The Space Station, Crawler Set is offered for $14.98 while the Firebolt Space Cannon sells for $5.98. Or both can be purchased as the "Deluxe Matt Mason Outfit" for $19.99...such a deal! Also offered are the Space Ship Case for $3.57, the Astro-Trac for $4.77, Capt. Laser for $5.77 and a two pak of Major Matt Mason and Sgt. Storm for $3.88!

Spiegel 1968 Christmas Book Page 403

ASTRONAUTS ... count down, blast off!

[3]-[4] MATT MASON SPACE SETS by Mattel. Blast off a mission to the moon by remote control! Made of plastic.

(3) Space Station, Crawler Set: 6-in. Major Matt Mason with his space crawler, sled, jet propulsion pak, 2 platforms, girders, 3-pc. chair, controls, more. Uses 3 "D" batteries, not incl., see pg. 382.
E36 J 5210. Mailable. (11 lbs.)....14.98

(4) Firebolt Space Cannon. Lets Matt Mason, Sgt. Storm, Capt. Laser ride together or individually. Rotates, emits sound, releases beams. 18x10x10 in. high. Uses 2 "D" batteries, not included, see pg. 382.
R36 J 5212. Mailable. (4 lbs.)....5.98

DELUXE MATT MASON OUTFIT. Consists of: (3) and (4) as above. Requires 5 "D" batteries, not included, see pg. 382.
E36 J 5214. Mail. (15 lb). Complete 19.99

[5] SHIP CASE
by Mattel. Sturdy vinyl copy of Gemini; simulated controls and activity area. 81/2-in. diam.; 18 in. high. Mail. (4 lbs.)
R36 J 5216....3.57

[6] ASTRO-TRAC
by Mattel. Major Matt Mason steers front wheels; traction rear wheels. Plastic, 7" long. Uses 1 "D" cell not incl. see pg. 382.
R36 5223 (3 lb.) 4.77

SATELLITE 'N SPACE SHELTER PAKS by Mattel. Launch 4 communications satellites by remote control! Fire caps, too! Includes: launching pad, control stand, towing hitch. Made of durable plastic. Inflatable vinyl space shelter protects astronauts from space storms! Sets up quickly with squeezable air pump (incl.). Map case, compass, back pak.
35 J 5220. Sh. wt. 1 lb... Complete 3.98

[7] Capt. Laser beams
Super-human 12-inch Capt. Laser by Mattel has flashing eyes, chest beams, solar buzz. Light-up shield, beacon. Plastic. Uses 2 "AA" cells, not incl., see pg. 382.
35 J 5230. (1 lb. 8 oz.)...5.77

[8] Major Matt Mason 'n Sgt. Storm Set
Send Mattel's two, true-life astronauts off on exciting space adventures. Each astronaut travels around in his own plastic Cat Trac for short-run lunar treks. Both wear authentic spacesuits. Removable helmets have movable visors! Sturdy plastic bodies 6 in. tall, bend and pose in any position.
35 J 5217. Shipping weight 1 lb.......Complete 3.88

John's Notes:

I still can't get over "Capt. Laser beams"

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