The Merchandise GuideCatalogues
Compiled by Martin Willey
The Merchandise GuidePages from 1970s store catalogues showing Space: 1999 toys.
Wards 1976 catalogue (thanks to Gordon Moriguchi): Mattel Eagle, LJN comlocks, Sonic Powered Megaphone and Vanity Fair Wrist Radio.
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The Milton Bradley board game (1976 Sears Wishbook, thanks to Gordon Moriguchi).  |
The Whiting Mammoth Eagle. (1976 Sears Wishbook)  |
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The Mattel Eagle. Note the three figures have painted faces and hair- and do not include Helena. (1976 Sears Wishbook)  |
JC Penny catalog for 1976 (Thanks to Gordon Moriguchi). The Mattel Eagle ("Challenge the Universe" for $13.66), Remco- Burbank Stun Gun ($6.77, with a charming drawing of a little girl firing the gun), LJN comlocks ($18.88), Vanity Fair Wrist Radio ($8.44), Illco Chest Pack Radio ($12.88), figures ($3.33 each) and playset (includes "simulated computer, chair and hassock", $8.99)  |
JC Penny catalog for 1977 (Thanks to Gordon Moriguchi). The Mattel Eagle is a dollar more expensive ($14.66) and the Illco Chest Pack Radio is up 11 cents ($11.99). 
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A True Value page, thanks to Gordon. The Remco- Burbank Stun Gun ($6.99) and Koenig and Helena figures appear.  |
A Hasbro paint set page, thanks to Gordon.  |
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Ahi vehicles, thanks to Gordon. The Alien, Eagle Transporter, Moon Car  |
Ahi guns (with the Star Trek equivalents), thanks to Gordon. Disc Shooting Stun Gun, Jet Discs and Official Stun Ray Gun.  |
1976 advert for "Child World Discount Toy Supermarket" showing the Mattel playset and the Mattel Eagle. Thanks to Gordon Moriguchi. "It's a space vehicle! It's headquarters and living quarters for the crew of Moon Base Alpha! The set comes with 3 Space 1999 characters, Commander Koenig, Doctor Russell & Professor Bergman. Characters are 3" tall, wear space suits and helmets."
Mattel playset and "Moon Base Alpha Team", thanks to Gordon.
Mattel figures, thanks to Gordon.
Mattel Eagle, and the unreleased "Alpha Crew" and "Characters", thanks to Gordon.
Detail of unreleased Alpha Crew and characters.
Mattel 1977 Dealer Catalogue (thanks to Dale): Mattel Eagle ($11.90 each), Flying Eagle ($7.90 each), four figures including "Zython" ($2.90 each), playset ($6.90) and "Moon Base Alpha Team" (the playset and 3 figures, no price).
1976 catalogue showing the Remco- Burbank Stun Gun, thanks to Gordon. "Join the crew of Alpha in exploring the unknown!"
1976 catalogue showing the Remco Utility Belt, thanks to Gordon. Note the "radiation detector" looks like a commlock (upside down and stylized, but recognisable). In the released set it is actually the same as the Bat Walki-Talkie from the Batman Utility Set. "As a crew member of Alpha you are provided with special tools. Wear your utility belt to complete missions against the unknown!"
From the Remco catalogue, the Remco Utility Belt along with the other licensed utility belts, from Batman to Mickey Mouse. "As a member of the crew of Alpha you are provided with the tools you need to meet the unknown!"
Marx Toys 1978 UK catalogue, thanks to Gordon. The Bagatelle and Communicator are listed ("just like they use in the T.V. series, this faithful replica features Flashing signal light, Sonic buzzer, Retracting Aerial, Spring loaded missile launcher, Magazine for space missiles, Morse code instruction panel")
Copyright Martin Willey. Thanks to Gordon Moriguchi