Toy, Space Capsule/G.I. Joe

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Identifier2014-05-19A_object_001Parts2014-05-19A_object_001_012014-05-19A_object_001_022014-05-19A_object_001_032014-05-19A_object_001_042014-05-19A_object_001_052014-05-19A_object_001_062014-05-19A_object_001_07Accession Number2014-5-19ACatalog Number2014-5-19AObject NameToy, Space CapsuleDescriptionG.I. Joe Space Capsule, two GI Joe pilots, clothing, and other related objects.

On front and left side of box: Box has dark yellow background overall with dark blue drawing of space capsule and pilot in space suit in center. "BY HASBRO / SCALED TO FIT GI JOE" in blue letters at top. "CONTAINS: Floating space capsule / Sliding canopy / Control panel / Retro pack / Communications plug-in / Authentic space suit / Astronaut helmet / Space gloves and boots / Soundtrack recording of actual Mercury Flight" in blue letters in lower left corner, "G.I. JOE PILOT NOT INCLUDED" in blue letters in lower center. Blue band at top with white and yellow writing " GI JOE ACTI PILOT / Official Space Capsule and Authentic Space Suit" kit.

On left and verso of box: Colored graphic image of GI Joe exiting the space capsule on the water. Helicopter and an aircraft carrier in background. Same labels regarding contents. Price tag sticker $7.36

Actual contents include more than listed on the box. In addition to items listed above, box included: Two dolls

Army: Army uniform includes: dark olive green army outfits with jacket; pants; brown boots; two fatigue hats; and poncho with drawstring around hood and open sides; three pieces of camouflage leaves from Tent Netting set - red, green, and light green; green mesh helmet netting

Navy: Dark blue US Navy uniform with: jumper pants, jumper jacket with kerchief, black boots, armband with knife, (all on doll); 1 red and white floating buoy with yellow string; USN canvas sea bag

Weapons: 9 grenades, tan billy club, small knife (broken at hilt), three large knives, long handled mallet.

Belts: Army green cartridge belt, (2) black diving belts with weights on the ends, thick black diving belt with six weights, white fabric belt with gun in holster, 1 tan fabric belt.

Miscellaneous: gold colored diving helmet with black breathing tube; heavy weighted shoes (one broken), diving compass, blue flag, white full length body suit with matching gloves.

Missing: one silver space glove.ServiceNASADate1966Signature/MarksOfficial Space Capsule and Authentic Space Suit--
by Hasbro--
Scaled to Fit GI Joe--
Featuring:--
Soundtrack Recording of first American space flightDimensionsH: 16 in/W: 10 in/D: 10 in [Dimensions of box]Bibliographic CitationThe Museum of Flight CollectionRightsIn copyright

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