Faithful spacelovers helped keep major matt mason on toy shelves through the early 1970s, but the major retired from service before middecade. Unfollow major matt mason to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The matt mason line was developed by mattel to compete against hasbros g. The major matt mason toy line is a fascinating set of wellcrafted and artisticallyrich novel items. Zemeckis considering major matt mason he may reunite with tom hanks. February 16, 2017 october 11, 2019 the major leave a comment. Mar, 2001 major matt mason, the bravest astronaut yet, was rolled out in the summer of 1967 and gave mattel a huge hit in the christmas season of that year. He comes from rock hill, sc and has been raised there sense. You can develop your language skills, explore german literature and culture, and learn a businessrelevant vocabulary to enhance any major. Vintage and custom made major matt mason toys play all share. Major matt mason man in space space sled rare german version. Major matt mason, short mmm named, were created after the american space programme. Major matt mason, mattels man in space, was created by the mattel toy company in 1967, at the height of americas astronaut craze.
Everything you need to know about major matt mason movie. Anyone who has a moon suit in their collection likely has lost the rubber arms due to age. The impressive toys and alienspinoffs were a great source of intellectual stimulation and hold a significant place in action figure history. Adventure, family, major matt mason, robert zemeckis, sciencefiction, tba 2014, tom hanks after reading this article you may also be interested in. Tom hanks reportedly will play toy astronaut major matt mason in a. The major matt mason figure is an m4, with texture for the m4 bodysuit i did, and other accessories made in bender. Major matt mason big little book free download of big. They are saved at 75 dpi to save download time and preserve screen resolution. Mason was a bendy a figure with a rubbermolded body covering a wire frame that could be bent to make the figure pose in different positions. Jun 17, 2011 the story revolves around major matt mason, an astronaut who lives and works on the moon. Make offer mattel major matt mason german space station. Major matt masons bendable rubber spacesuit was based on real nasa designs, and his removable helmet featured a working retractable visor.
The major matt mason collective is a collection of multidisciplinary artists dedicated to creating visceral, intimate, experimental, smallscale theatre about and for calgarys younger generation. Major matt mason usa is the performing name of matt roth, a new york citybased musician and record producer, is active in the antifolk and diy music scene of new yorks east village. Here is a great visit with one of your old friends one of the greatest toys every made. Jul 14, 2014 the major matt mason toy line is a fascinating set of wellcrafted and artisticallyrich novel items. Only a genius would think of such a think on a space station. Adventure, family, major matt mason, robert zemeckis, sciencefiction, tba 2014, tom hanks after reading.
Major matt mason space sled and jetpack renderosity. Mattels man in space, major matt mason, was a major toy line that launched in 1967 and completely disappeared in 1971. When introduced in 1966, the figures were initially based on design information found in life magazine, air force magazine, janes, and other aviation and spaceinterest periodicals. In the early days of furry fandom, a common fan fantasy was that of a human character finding and having romantic relations with an attractive member of a furry humanoid species. The film would be based on a script cowritten by tom hanks, and hes likely to play the lead role. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Major matt mason the man in space vintage action figures. The focus of the series was of course the matt mason figure, a tall, crewcut american superman. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A 60s toy collectors site featuring major matt mason. That first years offerings consisted of a carded accessory pack known as the flight set, which featured a major matt mason figure, the jet pack, the space sled, and the flamethrowerlike. Joe, which debuted in 1964 along with the the descriptor action figurethe social reality of the day dictated that boys. A native of shawnee, kansas, roth moved to new york in the early 1990s, where he received his new name, based on the action figure major matt mason.
Major matt mason usa is the recording project of matt roth, an american musician and record producer active in the antifolk and diy music scene of new yorks east village a native of shawnee, kansas, roth moved to new york in the early 1990s, where he received his new name, based on the action figure major matt mason. At the same time, it remains a shining example of creative development and marketing of action figures. Id card in mint but filled out by someone see pictures. Our focus is to connect to young adults who havent had a strong relationship with theatre and to find different approaches to presentation that. Zemeckis considering major matt mason movies empire. Major matt mason 1968 figure matt blue strap silver collar nice wires. Free major matt mason space sled and jetpack by howy2012.
In the mid1980s, mitch decided to tweak the conventions a bit and introduce the major, who had done. One of my next uploads with be the textures and addons so you can do your own mmm if you want. Ip including major matt mason paramount, barney 59% productions. He is also the bestselling author of the pirates dilemma, the first book in the history of the world to hit the number one spot on amazons economicsfree enterprise bestseller list and the rap bestseller list at the same time. Major matt mason, the bravest astronaut yet, was rolled out in the summer of 1967 and gave mattel a huge hit in the christmas season of that year.
Major matt mason usas profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Students of german are encouraged to explore the many study abroad opportunities offered by mason study abroad. But even in retirement, major matt mason has become a hero to a new grouptoy collectorswho gladly pay seemingly any price to reclaim this icon from the space races glory days. This is a texture set and props to make your own major matt mason and other characters. Ive created fullpage at 100% scans of all the major matt mason instruction sheets that i possess. During wwii, career criminal eddie chapman earns the trust of german intelligence operatives and reports back to the mi5 in britain. Time has flown, and it is amazing how fr has grown in that period of time, to the point where it is probably the leading independent political forum on the. He was an astronaut who lived and worked on the moon. According to the characters backstory, major matt mason was the leader of the first permanent moonbase set up by the united states. Matt mason currently serves as chief content officer at bittorrent, inc.
Major matt mason was an action figure created by mattel. Major matt mason is a collection of artists dedicated to creating intimate, experimental, smallscale theatre about and for calgarys younger generation. October 7, 2008 as a girl, born 1963, i loved major matt mason. That was an important element for many boys that made this toyline so popular, despite its short life from 1967 1970. The da vinci code screenwriter akiva goldsman will adapt the script from a short story about the character from michael chabon variety, 9719. According to variety, hanks will play major matt mason, the 1960sera space action figure, in an upcoming feature film. A true mmm fan greatesttoyever would know that dc actually prepared the first issue of a licensed comic for the major. Later, the line attempted to transition into the realm of science fiction. Michael 4 m4 bodysuit daz some form of boots with tread i used m4 army boots from daz this requires some expertise in parenting props and lighting. In the mid1980s, mitch decided to tweak the conventions a bit and introduce the major, who had done this as well. New listing major matt mason german unitred runs wbox. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Storm moon car driver, africanamerican jeff long rocket scientist and doug davis radiologist.
Major matt mason mattels man in space, major matt mason, was a major toy line that launched in 1967 and completely disappeared in 1971. Major matt mason was the name and my heart started pounding as i was shown all the workings of the station, the attached crawler, the moon suit and of course the figures. This means among other things that for me, the big toys that i remember playing with came from star trek, planet of the apes, the six million dollar man, space. These are some major matt mason items we have for sale or trade.
Aug 04, 20 here is a great visit with one of your old friends one of the greatest toys every made. Soon after that issue was posted, we got this comment from comic writer historian mark waid. Major matt mason had a space station, with bluetinted radiation screens, and a flashing radar beacon. Major matt mason was the perfect toy for mostly american children who grew up during the golden age of space exploration. By 1970, id turn on my blacklight, turn off my lights, there was also a bit of light from the mm moonbase and put on this moog lady jane record from 1970, to best fulfill the effect. The major matt mason toy line includes a long list of valuable items for collectors. Home page of matt mason, a country artist from nashville, tn.
Major matt mason space sled and jetpack by howy2012. Join major matt for a little down time in his station as well as see the box where it all began. Apr 09, 2014 check out major matt mason by sista mannen pa jorden on amazon music. Major matt mason usa listen and stream free music, albums. Major matt mason is a human character created by mitch marmel. Major matt mason by sista mannen pa jorden on amazon music. The major matt mason series was a huge success and over the four years it ran, a huge amount of vehicles and accessories was produced. Like many people of its time, especially the boys followed the manned. C mattel astrospace center club kit very very hard to find and rare this clubkit has the m. Remembering mattels major matt mason i was born in december of 1969, and was, therefore, a child of the 1970s. Major matt mason was an astronaut action figure produced by mattel in the late 1960s to capitalize on the space race. Major matt mason usa senile pie strive pip melancholy, released 01 january 2007 1.
Island of lost toys troys favorite toys major matt mason. While not nearly as popular as gi joe or archie comics at the time, its place in american culture is a fascinating view of mankinds idea of life in the space. Get the best deal for major matt mason toy from the largest online selection at. A thriller centered around a team of people on a base at the south pole of the moon.
The story revolves around major matt mason, an astronaut who lives and works on the moon. Its hard to believe that ive been on this forum for eleven years, now. Get the best deal for major matt mason toy from the largest online. Major matt mason callisto matt s alien friendloosecomplete near mint code. Unlike almost every other blip on the pop cultural horizon, major matt mason has not been resurrected in. Unlike almost every other blip on the pop cultural horizon, major matt mason has not been resurrected in any official form over the 45 years since the brand has been discontinued. Major matt mason s bendable rubber spacesuit was based on real nasa designs, and his removable helmet featured a working retractable visor. Major matt mason alien machine by blueflamechevelle. Mattel will have robust toy line, licensed products for upcoming. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The early vehicles and spacesuits are all based on nasa prototypes. He has written and produced tv series, screenplays, comic strips, apps and records, not. I also heard that director robert zemeckis is in talk to helm the 3d liveaction movie.
548 1167 263 1528 1236 66 1160 1405 1025 544 530 1341 266 695 1219 630 1128 1158 749 1043 778 1304 1044 76 1465 996 732 369 1127 948 401 371 539 1058 19 1476