Moon McDare

Moon McDare' was an A. C. Company toy line featuring a male astronaut, released in response to the then-current interest in outer space and the US/Soviet space race. Moon McDare stood approximately 12" (30.4 cm) in height and was provided with a variety of space gear, including helmet, backpack and hand tools.

The toy line first appeared in the U.S. in 1965 and continued through the late 60's. Moon McDare's body was molded in 'flesh' colored plastic with ball/socket joints. His accessories were molded in blue, yellow or silver plastic and white spacesuits. The figure could be found boxed with a dark blue jumpsuit and black boots. The accessories were sold separately as shallow bagged packs or deluxe sets surrounded by cardboard (similar to a blister pack) - one set featured the 'Space Mutt' - Moon McDare's traveling companion.

Moon McDare was marketed by all the major toy stores and also in department store catalogs like Sears, JC Penney, Wards, and Spiegel in their Christmas Catalogs. Usually McDare accompanied other figures produced by Gilbert, including James Bond figures, Honey West, and The Man from UNCLE characters Illya Kuryakin and Napoleon Solo. The weapons and accessories offered for Moon McDare were similar to G.I. Joe accessories but of slightly lesser quality. Spacesuits with helmets, gloves, and boots were offered for both Moon McDare and Space Mutt.