Spiegel 1969 Christmas Book

Spiegel 1969 Christmas Book Cover

The 1969 Spiegel catalog packs an entire page of MMM in the small catalog (measures 6.5 x 9.5 inches). Unusual are the "Doug Davis and Callisto" and the "Matt Mason and Jeff Long" two-pack offerings. These are the first that I've seen presented this way (probably not a re-packaging but rather 2 carded figures offered together in one mailer box). There is also an offering for a Captain Lazer with Firebolt (the only ad I've seen offering this combination other than the 69 Mattel catalog).

Spiegel 1969 Christmas Book Page 373

Explore space with MATT MASON and his crew

Doug Davis and Callisto Both for 4.98
[1] Doug, Davis, astrocrew's radiologist, collects asteroid specimens aboard his compact Lunar Trac... Callisto samples unknown space matter with his shoulder-mounted Space Sensor! Doug has removable helmet with adjustable visor; Callisto's transparent skull reveals super-intellectual brain. Poseable figures 6 in. high. (1 lb.)
35 J 5224...Set 4.98

Matt Mason & Jeff Long Both for 4.98
[2] Matt teams with Jeff Long, space crew's rocketry expert. Both 6-in. astronauts have their own Lunar Trac vehicles for short-run tasks - their removable helmets have adjustable visors. (2 lbs.)
35 J 5250...Set 4.98

Complete Crew - Matt, Callisto, Jeff and Doug, ready for cosmic exploration with Lunar Trac, Space Sled, and Space Sensor. (2 lbs.)
35 J 5227...Set 8.88

Matt on the moon-complete lunar base station . . . only 24.66

You get all this:

• Matt and Callisto
• Lunar Space Station
• Space Bubble
• Space Crawler
• Jet Pak, Uni-Tred

Major Mason and Callisto command space station-travel in Space Crawler, or hook up Uni-Tred, Space Bubble. Space Sled, Jet Pak. 6 in. tall; vehicles take 5 "D" batteries (not included; sold on page 364.)
R36 J 5211. Mail. (11 lbs.). Set 24.66 

Uni-Tred and Space Bubble Only. Requires 2 "D" batteries (not included).
R36 J 5213. Mail. (4 lbs.).. ...8.98

Central Command Station 8.88
Hear Matt's voice in flight. Control panel has flashing lights; astronauts (not included) sit in contour chairs. Ten exciting conversations, plus realistic space sounds. Needs 2 "D" batteries (not included, sold on page 364). 12x12x814 in. high open; folds to carry case.
35 J 5229. Shipping weight 3 lbs... Set 8.88

Capt. Lazer Captain Lazer and Firebolt 11.88
Captain Lazer (12-in. tall) has Cosmic Beacon, Radiation Shield, Lazer Wand. Firebolt (man not incl.) turret rotates, shoots lazer beams! Takes 2 "AA" batteries and 2 "D" batteries (for Firebolt). Batteries not included, sold on page 364.
R36 J 5228. Mailable. Shipping weight 5 lbs...Set 11.88
35 J 5230. Capt. Lazer only. (I lb. 8 oz.)...6.66

John's Notes:

Odd reference to "Central Command Station" rather than Talking Command Console - I believe the same is referenced in the 1968 JC Penney Catalog (an Exclusive for JCP in 1968) so it may have been an early working name for the play set.

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