Major Matt Mason & Johnny Apollo Lot of 5 (various, 1960s).... (Total: 2 Items)

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Major Matt Mason & Johnny Apollo Lot of 5 (various, 1960s). The 1960s space race wasn't just fought by NASA - it extended to the toy aisles, where Mattel's Major Matt Mason reigned supreme as "Man in Space." This lot highlights both Mattel's flagship line and its competitors, including Marx's Johnny Apollo, with five vintage space-themed collectibles. Included are: the Johnny Apollo Battery Powered Space Vehicle by Marx, Mattel's Major Matt Mason Space Crawler (1965) and Space Station playset, a boxed Major Matt Mason Halloween Mask by Collegeville (1967), and an unused Whitman's Major Matt Mason Coloring Book (1968). Together, these items capture the era's fascination with astronautics and interplanetary adventure, reflecting the popular imagination of the Apollo program and beyond. Condition is mixed across the lot. Most original boxes show heavy wear, including surface loss, crushing, tears, and extensive taping, with contents showing use consistent with age. The mask remains unused in its original packaging, and the coloring book is likewise unused, preserving its crisp interior pages. See images for further condition details. Items are sold as is. An atmospheric assortment of mid-century space toys, this lot places Major Matt Mason alongside Marx's Johnny Apollo in a battle for toybox supremacy. For collectors of astronaut-era playthings, it's a rare gathering of five 1960s space icons - ready to launch into your collection at countdown zero.

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