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Space-Race Era PVC 'Major Matt Mason' Sgt. Storm Astronaut Action Figure

By: Mattel, Inc. — Major Matt Mason line (character: Sgt. Storm)

Style: Mid-century American space-race toy; retro-futurist

Origin: United States

Materials: Rubberized PVC body with internal wire armature; painted plastic head and helmet

Age: Circa 1967–1969

Condition: Good (play wear and paint rubs; helmet likely replacement; internal wire armature condition unverified)

Value: $20–50 (auction, loose example with play wear; higher with original accessories and intact armature)

Maker's Marks / Writing: Not visible in the photo; originals typically read “Mattel, Inc. 1966, Hong Kong” molded on the leg.

Date: 2025-10-25 17:04:20.811583

Description:

Vintage Mattel astronaut action figure from the Major Matt Mason line, depicting Sgt. Storm in a red pressure suit with black ribbed joints, U.S. flag chest patch, black gloves/boots, and a plastic helmet with gold-tinted visor. Approx. 6 inches tall; rubberized/PVC body over a wire armature.

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

This appears to be an authentic vintage Mattel Major Matt Mason ‘Sgt. Storm’ figure from the late 1960s. The sculpt, red suit with black bellows, thigh control panels, and U.S. flag patch match period production. Visible play wear and paint rubs are typical; helmet may be a replacement or later visor variant. A word about fakes.. reproduction helmets, accessories, and even recast bodies exist in the vintage-toy market, so confirmation of molded leg markings and armature condition would strengthen attribution.

Individual Images:

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Provenance:

Not provided

Condition:

Good (play wear and paint rubs; helmet likely replacement; internal wire armature condition unverified)

Identification Score: 90%

Red suit, black ribbed joints, thigh control panels, U.S. flag, blond head all align with Mattel’s Major Matt Mason ‘Sgt. Storm’ circa late 1960s; proportions and sculpt details are consistent.

Authenticity Score: 70%

Overall look and aging are consistent with original MMM figures, but the photos do not show the typical molded leg mark (“Mattel, Inc. 1966, Hong Kong”), and the helmet may be non-original. A word about fakes.. vintage-toy parts are often reproduced, especially helmets and accessories, so verify markings and materials.

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Keywords

Major Matt Mason, Sgt. Storm, Mattel, Space-Race toy, 1960s action figure, United States, PVC astronaut, vintage toy

Report ID:  : u4bnqj

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