Mattel 1966 major matt mason man in space figure sgt storm gem mint with helmet. A true mmm fan greatesttoyever would know that dc actually prepared the first issue of a licensed comic for the major. 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. The story of major matt mason was that he was an astronaut who lived in a space station on the moon. According to the hollywood reporter, tom hanks is set to play major matt mason, the lead role in a 3d movie about a 1960s astronaut. Tom hanks signs on to play iconic mattel toy major matt mason in a liveaction adaptation written by akiva goldsman for paramount pictures. Tom hanks to take on role of mattels major matt mason in another. Tom hanks, writer akiva goldsman team up for paramounts live. 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. Everything you need to know about major matt mason movie. A thriller centered around a team of people on a base at the south pole of the moon. 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. Tom hanks reportedly will play toy astronaut major matt mason in a.
Like many people of its time, especially the boys followed the manned. I also heard that director robert zemeckis is in talk to helm the 3d liveaction movie. Major matt mason est en blanc, sergent storm est en rouge, doug. After 24 years, tom hanks is blasting off to space again with major matt mason. 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. Major matt mason, short mmm named, were created after the american space programme. 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. Later, the line attempted to transition into the realm of science fiction. Find latest and upcoming tech gadgets online on tech2 gadgets. Major matt mason was an astronaut action figure produced by mattel in the late 1960s to capitalize on the space race.
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 the project tell variety. 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. Tom hanks to star in mattels major matt mason movie comic book. Official lyrics for e v1 i got home from wichita, a couple days before i thought, didnt recognize the truck parked in my drive. 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.
Zemeckis considering major matt mason movies empire. Make offer mattel 1966 major matt mason man in space figure sgt storm gem mint with helmet. The impressive toys and alienspinoffs were a great source of intellectual stimulation and hold a significant place in action figure history. 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. Fear nothulu just reupped their streaming offerings with great new shows and movies. Tom hanks eyeing major matt mason film screen rant. Major matt mason, mattels man in space, was created by the mattel toy company in 1967, at the height of americas astronaut craze. Licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of plg uk catalog. Tom hanks is set to star in a film as major matt mason, a character based on a 1960s mattel action figure. Tom hanks to play action hero major matt mason youtube. Unfollow major matt mason to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. One i bought 20 years ago with fully intact and working arms.
Major matt mason moc unopened moon suit pak mattel toy 1966. Major matt mason was an action figure created by mattel. The mattel action figure from the 1960s is getting his own. Tom hanks to star in mattel liveaction movie written by akiva. Adventure, family, major matt mason, robert zemeckis, sciencefiction, tba 2014, tom hanks after reading this article you may also be interested in. Tom hanks, akiva goldsman team for major matt mason at. Vintage mattel major matt mason doug davis avec complet casque 1966.
A man is forced to make a career change when he least expects it. The da vinci code screenwriter akiva goldsman will adapt the script from a short story about the character from michael chabon variety, 9719. The major matt mason toy line includes a long list of valuable items for collectors. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
Unlike almost every other blip on the pop cultural horizon, major matt mason has not been resurrected in any official form since the brand was discontinued. Major matt mason is a collection of artists dedicated to creating intimate, experimental, smallscale theatre about and for calgarys younger generation. Tom hanks to star in film based on action figure major matt mason. Mattel films, paramount pictures, playtone and weed road pictures to bring major matt mason. 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. 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. 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. 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. If you think the characters name sounds familiar, you may.
Soon after that issue was posted, we got this comment from comic writer historian mark waid. The film would be based on a script cowritten by tom hanks, and hes likely to play the lead role. These are some major matt mason items we have for sale or trade. Our focus is to connect to young adults who havent had a strong relationship with theatre and to find different approaches to presentation that. Major matt mason marks the seventh liveaction film project mattel films has announced. Siblings cope with the death of their mother as they decide what to do with her belongings. Zemeckis considering major matt mason he may reunite with tom hanks. The early vehicles and spacesuits are all based on nasa prototypes. A collectors guide to major matt mason, mighty zeroid robots and colorforms outer space men. That was an important element for many boys that made this toyline so popular, despite its short life from 1967 1970. Comments are turned off autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. She promised me all the cool kids at space camp would have major matt masons friends and i could play with them instead. Major matt mason the original 4 astronauts duration. Major matt mason had a space station, with bluetinted radiation screens, and a flashing radar beacon.
According to the characters backstory, major matt mason was the leader of the first permanent moonbase set up by the united states. February 16, 2017 october 11, 2019 the major leave a comment. Mattel films, paramount pictures, playtone and weed road pictures. The story revolves around major matt mason, an astronaut who lives and works on the moon. Major matt mason usas profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Tom hanks to star in major matt mason movie, based. The toy gained popularity during the time period leading up to the moon landing in 1969. Tom hanks on for toybased film major matt mason movies.
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. Major matt masons bendable rubber spacesuit was based on real nasa designs, and his removable helmet featured a working retractable visor. Major matt mason the man in space vintage action figures. Only a genius would think of such a think on a space station. He was an astronaut who lived and worked on the moon. Anyone who has a moon suit in their collection likely has lost the rubber arms due to age. The matt mason line was developed by mattel to compete against hasbros g. Island of lost toys troys favorite toys major matt mason. Veteran collector and author james gillam details the story of toys inspired by nasa ventures into space. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Major matt mason was the perfect toy for mostly american children who grew up during the golden age of space exploration. At the same time, it remains a shining example of creative development and marketing of action figures. Hanks is tipped to not only star in the movie adaptation, but produce. 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.
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