UK Nabisco Cubs Spoon size Shredded wheat Rosebud Mattel Major Matt Mason Offer

UK Nabisco Cubs Spoon size Shredded wheat Rosebud Mattel Major Matt Mason Offer Box Front

Back in the 2000's several of these unused UK Nabisco Shredded Wheat boxes started showing up on eBay - there's both this size and a larger white box. As collectors and fans, we had already learned of the Shreddies box so these weren't unexpected; what was interesting was the nature of the boxes. As I recall, they were saved by someone at the printers as some type of samples. The boxes are die-cut and have the imprint for the fold lines, and no sign of being glued or used. Initially they were selling for fairly high sums of money but eventually started averaging out around $100-150 each.

Front of the Box

MAJOR MATT MASON OFFER

SEE BACK OF PACK FOR DETAILS

UK Nabisco Cubs Spoon size Shredded wheat Rosebud Mattel Major Matt Mason Offer Box Back and Side

Back of the Box

you can have TREMENDOUS SPACE ADVENTURES with MAJOR MATT MASON MATTEL'S MAN IN SPACE

© Copyright 1969 Rosebud Mattel Ltd. All rights reserved 

* GET MAJOR MATT AND HIS FABULOUS SPACE EQUIPMENT
* OFFICIAL SPACE PROGRAMME DESIGNS
* EXCLUSIVE LOW PRICES
*USE ORDER FORM ON TOP OF PACK TO OBTAIN YOUR TOYS NOW

Major Matt Mason is the Leader of the first settlement on the Moon. Get the Major Matt Mason Flight Set (which includes the Space Sled and Miracle Jet Pak). Then add the other fabulous equipment and join in his great space adventures.

MAJOR MATT FLIGHT SET Fearless space leader flies with miracle jet propulsion pak and space sled to meet the challenges of Space. Moulded space suit, detachable helmet with movable visor. Bendable, poseable (sic), 6 inches tall. Price 15/11.

DOUG DAVIS Space scientist friend of Major Matt. Radiologist and researcher
Doug Davis collects and analyses asteroid and mineral samples from the lunar surface. Price 13/11.

SPACE STATION The space adventurers home and observation tower includes automatic-flashing, battery powered space radar beacon, protective solar panels. control console and command chair. Price 78/-

SATELLITE PACK Launches four different communications satellites by remote control. Includes launch pad, control stand, towing hitch. Fires caps. (Astronaut not included). Price 13/11.

Side of the Box

FIREBOLT SPACE LAZER Battery operated unit, moves
and fires simultaneously. Emits mysterious solar sound when fired. Can be commanded by Captain Lazer or Major Matt (as shown). Price 68/6.

SUPERNAUT POWER LIMBS Remote controlled super-boost astronaut transport equipment. Features jaw grip power scoop for collecting lunar samples and four-way power winch. (Astronaut not included). Price 15/6.

SPACE BUBBLE Transports astronauts safely across unknown terrain. Interior gyro-seat control centre keeps astronaut upright. Shown here being towed by Uni-Tred. (Astronaut not included).
Price 37/11.

THESE ARE ONLY A FEW OF THE EXCITING MAJOR MATT TOYS AVAILABLE ON NABISCO CEREALS. CHECK SHREDDED WHEAT AND SHREDDIES PACKS FOR FURTHER EXCITING TOYS AT BARGAIN PRICES

UK Nabisco Cubs Spoon size Shredded wheat Rosebud Mattel Major Matt Mason Offer Box Unfolded Printed Side

UK Nabisco Cubs Spoon size Shredded wheat Rosebud Mattel Major Matt Mason Offer Box Unfolded Unprinted Side

John's Notes

The odd fractional appearing pricing is in pre-decimal Pound Sterling. Rather than go into detail I'll point you to Paul Vreede's excellent explanation within his SpaceX pages.

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