Major Matt Mason

The toy system included four astronaut action figures, sharing a common body molded of a rubber-like material over a wire armature, with a separately-attached head and a removable space helmet based on early NASA helmets. The wire frame often suffered from metal fatigue, breaking at the elbow, knee, and hip joints, giving the toy a limited life span as a result. Each figure was also painted differently and had a separate head for each character.

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Toys By Name

New toy smell. Close your eyes and embrace the moment again; the moment you first saw, held, felt your favorite toy. You remember. Everyone remembers…

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Prameta Windup Diecast Automobile

by Kolner Prameta

 

One of the nicest collectible car toys from the 1940s-1950s is a diecast wind up car by Prameta Kolner. The car was made in occupied West Germany Brit Zone, after World War Two. These wonderful toys came in a shiny chrome finish or black, as well as yellow,

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Blue Chip Stamps Toys

by Blue Chip Stamps

 

There was a catalog lying on coffee tables

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Madcap Molly, the Do It All Dolly

Madcap Molly, the do it all dolly, by Kenner

by Kenner

 

In 1971, Kenner introduced us to Madcap Molly, the Do-It-All Dolly.

Merriam Webster dictionary defines “madcap” as, marked by capriciousness, recklessness, or foolishness. The key word here is “or” because Madcap Molly is neither reckless nor foolish. She’ll graciously accept the label, “capricious”, thank you vey much. “Impulsive”, “unpredictable”,

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Six Million Dollar Man Action Figure

by Kenner

 

Kenner Six Million Dollar Man Action Figure, Steve Austin Released in 1975, the rugged Steve Austin Six Million Dollar Man Action Figure stands a tall 13”. Recommended for ages 5

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Crumpet, the Tea Party Doll

Crumpet by Kenner, close up

by Kenner

 

Have a party with Crumpet!

Released in 1971 by Kenner-General Mills, Crumpet is the perfect hostess for every little girl’s tea party. She turns and bows to greet her guests, pours the tea and serves it, too. Crumpet comes dressed in a gorgeous red velvet dress with matching red

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The Outer Space Men

by Colorforms

Colorforms Outer Space Men graphic novel

One of the coolest sets of action figures to hit toy stores in the 1960s was Colorform’s Outer Space Men. This badass set of extraterrestrial beings was designed by toy inventor

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Carry-All Action Play Set

by Marx

Carry-All Action Play Sets - by Marx

Click here to watch the TV commercial!

It’s the Action Kids. What in the world are they up to now? The leader of the Action Kids

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SSP Racers

Kenner SSP King Cobra

Collect and race according to authentic racing classes…Dragster, Futuristic, and Speed Shop. You could also join the exciting SSP Club!

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