Johnny Seven Task Force Playset D-109 (Deluxe Reading, 1964)....

Description

Johnny Seven Task Force Playset D-109 (Deluxe Reading, 1964). Issued in 1964 by Deluxe Reading as part of its Topper Toys line, the Johnny Seven Task Force Playset, also designated D-109 Task Force, was produced to complement the company's Johnny Seven O.M.A. (One Man Army) release of the same year. The naval-themed set typically centers on a large D-109 Destroyer accompanied by a smaller PT-109 boat and a target barge, forming a coordinated maritime battle configuration. The packaging and branding align the playset with the broader Johnny Seven identity that defined Deluxe Reading's mid-1960s military toy output. The box shows mild denting along the edges and moderate scuffing and crushing at the corners. The box face exhibits moderate crushing resulting in creasing, attributed to tight cellophane wrap. The contents remain unused and sealed in the original box. The cellophane shows moderate wear, including holes at the corners. A sealed example of a companion release within the Johnny Seven program, this Task Force D-109 set reflects Deluxe Reading's coordinated military merchandising strategy during the height of its 1964 product line.

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