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Oct 16, 2009 licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of plg uk catalog. It will document everything from the initial mattel offering, from fonts used through. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. 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. As man reached for the stars, kids reached for the ultimate astronaut hero of the toy world a wellequipped action hero known as major matt mason. In kenneth lonergans play this is our youth, warren straub a 19 year old from the upper west side, reminisces of playing with the matt mason line from. Tom hanks to topline major matt mason for paramount. One of my next uploads with be the textures and addons so you can do your own mmm if you want. Major matt mason by mattel 1970 color 1 min major matt mason an action figure from mattel. C mattel astrospace center club kit very very hard to find and rare this clubkit has the m. Tom hanks starrers story follows major matt mason, an astronaut who. 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. Major matt mason usa listen and stream free music, albums. Tom hanks is set to star in a liveaction adaptation of major matt mason, which will be penned by akiva goldsman.
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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. For all the latest entertainment news, download indian express app. Apr 09, 2014 check out major matt mason by sista mannen pa jorden on amazon music. I also heard that director robert zemeckis is in talk to helm the 3d liveaction. Suggested by umg the police every breath you take official music video song walking on the moon remastered 2003. 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. A 60s toy collectors site featuring major matt mason. Major matt mason by sista mannen pa jorden on amazon music. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mattel major matt mason action figure for sale ebay. The film s been discussed since 2012, when screenwriter graham yost told reuters it would be set. Tom hanks action figure film announced call it the ultimate tom hanks mashup. The oscar winner is set to star in a feature film based on a mattel action figure from the 1960s called major matt mason, numerous insiders familiar with th. Major matt mason was an astronaut action figure produced by mattel in the late 1960s to capitalize on the space race.
Major matt mason was an action figure series produced by mattel in the 60s featuring a crew of astronauts who worked on the moon and fought against hostile aliens. Not a great game, but hey, its major matt mason so we had to love it the object of play was to explore the moon for signs of life. Major matt mason s bendable rubber spacesuit was based on real nasa designs, and his removable helmet featured a working retractable visor. Joe, which debuted in 1964 along with the the descriptor action figurethe social reality of the day dictated that boys would not and should not play. Isnt this just the coolest matt item never built these are early catalogue images released to stores, but show prototypes and not what actually shipped. According to variety, hanks will play major matt mason, the 1960sera space action figure, in an upcoming feature film.
The first explorer who returns to the space ship and is able to point out where there are three signs of life as shown by the moon cardsis the winner. This time the little bendy rubber space explorer major matt mason and his space pals. Major matt mason usa is the performing name of matt roth, a new york citybased musician and record producer, who is active in the antifolk and diy music scene of new yorks east village. Taking his name from a popular 1950s mattel action figure, he relocated to new york city in 1993 after a college career spent with various math rock. A true mmm fan greatesttoyever would know that dc actually prepared the first issue of a licensed comic for the major. Major matt mason usa is the performing name 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. Actor tom hanks is set to star in a film based on mattel action toy figure major matt mason. This is a project i started years ago, back when i first rediscovered my love of the major. Major matt mason was an action figure created by mattel. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Major matt mason the man in space vintage action figures. Its not an n95 lets leave those for the frontliners but i guess i. See more ideas about vintage toys, space toys and old toys. Vintage 1968 major matt mason action figure black strap astronaut rare.
The story of major matt mason was that he was an astronaut who lived in a space station on the moon. The impressive toys and alienspinoffs were a great source of intellectual stimulation and hold a significant place in action figure history. Major matt mason has been in development for some time, and last we heard zemeckis was in talks to direct the. Guide, download movies, tv shows, free videos, watch movies.
Tom hanks eyeing major matt mason film screen rant. A script was in development, cowritten by hanks and graham yost, about major matt mason, an astronaut who lives and works on the moon. A thriller centered around a team of people on a base at the south pole of the moon. The major matt mason space exploration game board game. Variety reports that academy awardwinner tom hanks will star in major matt mason, a feature film based on a mattel action figure from the. Mattel 1966 major matt mason man in space figure excellent mint with helmet. Here is another short film showing some of the items in my collection. 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. Moon mission a whitman publishing big little book from 1968. Major matt masons bendable rubber spacesuit was based on real nasa designs, and his removable helmet featured a working retractable visor. The oscar winner is set to star in a feature film based on a mattel action figure from the 1960s called major matt mason, numerous insiders. The film would be based on a script cowritten by tom hanks, and hes likely to play the lead role.
Illustrated science fiction story featuring major matt mason, a science and space action figure from a toy set of the 1960s. Major matt mason excellent reconojet and matt mason figure. At the same time, it remains a shining example of creative development and marketing of action figures. The matt mason line was developed by mattel to compete against hasbros g.
Jun 17, 2011 heres a 1968 commercial for major matt mason. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. I am building a systems manual of the matt mason toy line. According to the characters backstory, major matt mason was the leader of the first permanent moonbase set up by the united states. Having been born and bred in the heartland of america kansas, to be exact, the appropriately monikered major matt mason usa aka matt roth nonetheless bears few similarities to the heartland rockers associated with the region he calls home. 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. Major matt mason was a mattel action figure introduced in 1966 who lived and worked on the moon. Island of lost toys troys favorite toys major matt mason. Tom hanks reportedly will play toy astronaut major matt. Tom hanks to star in film based on action figure major. Tom hanks will star in liveaction major matt mason film. Everything you need to know about major matt mason movie. Essie davis and charlie hunnam struggling to film sex scene in front of her husband.
I was the only kid on my street with major matt mason while the others had g. Major matt mason long before buzz lightyear was blasting off into space, kids have held an affinity for spacerelated toys perhaps never more so than during the space race of the 1960s. The major matt mason figure is an m4, with texture for the m4 bodysuit i did, and other accessories made in bender. A complete checklist of the major matt mason mattel action figure toy series to help you complete your collection. Sep 09, 2019 major matt mason was a mattel action figure introduced in 1966 who lived and worked on the moon. Mar 25, 2009 the story of major matt mason was that he was an astronaut who lived in a space station on the moon. February 16, 2017 october 11, 2019 the major leave a comment. Writer akiva goldsman is penning the screenplay for the project, which has been set up at paramount pictures, reported variety. Reuters actor tom hanks is set to star in a film based on mattel action toy figure major matt mason. Tom hanks reportedly will play toy astronaut major matt mason. Jul 14, 2014 the major matt mason toy line is a fascinating set of wellcrafted and artisticallyrich novel items. Tom hanks and robert zemeckis blast off with major matt mason. Make offer major matt mason excellent reconojet and matt mason figure.
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. Major matt mason had a space station, with bluetinted radiation screens, and a flashing radar beacon. Tom hanks reportedly will play toy astronaut major matt mason in a. Tom hanks is set to star in a film as major matt mason, a character based on a 1960s mattel action figure. I am constructing the red matt mason prototype cattrac out of sheet styrene. 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.
One of the finest toy lines of the 1960s and early 1970s. The film will be developed as a star vehicle for tom hanks. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the release dates submission guide. Very dirty, somewhat damaged but they still bring a charge to this big 43 year old kid. Vintage major matt mason mattels man in space action. The story is one of survival, as the film wont feature any aliens or antagonists. Adventure, family, major matt mason, robert zemeckis, sciencefiction, tba 2014, tom hanks after reading this article you may also be interested in. The story revolves around major matt mason, an astronaut who lives and works on the moon.
Id card in mint but filled out by someone see pictures. After his trip to the moon in apollo went haywire 16years ago, tom hanks is set to blast off into space once again in a film based on a toy. I also heard that director robert zemeckis is in talk to helm the 3d liveaction movie. After his trip to the moon in apollo went haywire 16years ago, tom hanks is set to blast off into space once again in a film based on a. Make offer major matt mason 1968 figure matt blue strap silver collar nice wires. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Paramount pictures is working on a major matt mason movie, which will star tom hanks in the title role as the character based on a mattel action figure. Soon after that issue was posted, we got this comment from comic writer historian mark waid. Vous pouvez regarder le film major matt mason en streaming dans le cable tv ou cinema au montreal canada et france avec son original en anglais. Akiva goldsman is writing the screenplay for the film that is in early development at. The major matt mason toy line includes a long list of valuable items for collectors. These are some major matt mason items we have for sale or trade. Major matt mason 1968 figure matt blue strap silver collar nice wires. 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.
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