Mattel Major Matt Mason Space Buddy-Jeff Long-1966 Original Package

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Wow! This is the holy grail to fans of Major Matt Mason space toys from the late 1960's. It's been stated from others to be the rarest of all the characters including Scorpio. The package is original but the glue gave way recently on 1 side, so I decided to slide him out very carefully to show just how incredibly Mint this figure is. Here's the list.
Jeff Long / Space Scientist-Rocketry
Back of figure marked-1966 Mattel, Inc US and Foreign Patents Pending
Figure marked on back of right leg calf-Made In Hong Kong
Helmet marked-1966 Mattel 6300-026 HK 5
Package marked-1968 Mattel, Inc. Printed in USA
Bottom of bubble border says-1968 Mattel, Inc  Stock No. 6332
The figure is as mint as you can possibly get. There is a small paint rub on back of left arm from being against the card for so many years. Also a very small rub on the collar area from the helmet being on for 53 years. We would never have known this if I didn't slide him out of bubble. Maybe that hurts the value but, I couldn't resist seeing it open when the glue gave out on left side. I didn't want to try to reattach it since that seems to be unethical unless it's disclosed. I know I would want to know if that was done. The Lunar Trac is perfect. Package has some condition issues like creases on card & a tape tear on back probably to keep the card attached. Bubble has cracks & split corners. Still pretty good since these are so hard to find in package. Please look over all 12 pics carefully before you decide to purchase & don't hesitate to ask any questions. I Ship by Priority Mail to the USA only. Hope it finds a great new home to a space or MMM collector. Thank You