Christmas Catalog: 1971 Penneys - Page 376

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Some of the ads have an author's note. Those are my personal comments about the ad and may change as I learn more.



(1) CIRCLE X RANCH
Circle X Ranch for "Johnny West" figures (figures not incl.). Bunk house with operating doors, bunk bed, stove, cupboard, and many accessories. Heavy-gauge chipboard. Overall layout is 4 ½ ft wide. Bunk house is 26 x 30 x 21 in. high; corral is 38 x 21 in. deep. All ready to assemble. Mailing weight 8 lbs. - $6.66




(2) JOHNNY WEST COVERED WAGON
Plastic wagon made to fit all "Johnny West" figures. Carries Johnny and friends over treacherous terrain. Set contains covered wagon, horse on rollers with complete harness. 34 ¼ x 9 ½ x 15 ¾ in. high. Mailing weight 5 lbs. - $7.88




(3) JOHNNY WEST
Fully jointed - stands, kneels, aims his rifle. Can be placed in almost any position. All plastic with head and hands of pliable vinyl. 11 ½ in. tall. Outfitted in chaps, stetson. Comes with accessories as shown. Mailing weight 1.40 lbs. - $2.99




(4) THUNDERBOLT
Spirited quarter horse that carries all 11 ½ in. Johnny West figures - there whenever they need him 11 ¾ in. high, 14 ½ in. long. Assorted colors – no choice. All plastic, includes accessories as shown. Mailing weight 1.70 lbs. - $2.88




(5) COMANCHE
13 - hinged joints. Plastic blanket, saddle, opening saddle bags, and other accessories as shown. High-impact plastic. For 11 ½ - in. figures. Mailing weight 1.80 lbs. - $3.66




(6) JOSIE WEST
The cute daughter of Johnny West. Fully jointed - she can stand, run, sit and ride. Complete with costume changes and plastic accessories as shown. Plastic body, hands of pliable vinyl. 9 in. tall. Mailing weight 1.20 lbs. - $2.44




(7) JANE WEST
The wife of Johnny West. Fully jointed so she can sit, run, stand, and ride. Plastic accessories, as shown, include 4 changes of costume. Plastic body. Pliable vinyl head and hands. 11 ¼ in. tall. Mailing weight 1.50 lbs. - $2.99




(8) JAMIE WEST
Scaled for Johnny West family. Jointed. Complete with accessories as shown. Plastic body, hands and head of pliable vinyl. 9 in. tall. Mailing weight 1 lb. - $2.44




(9) PANCHO PONY
Faithful friend and companion for Josie and Jamie. Plastic. Stands 9 3/8 in. high. Mailing weight 1.60 lbs. - $2.44




(10) CHIEF CHEROKEE
Wears costume. Fits Thunderbolt (4); Comanche (5). Fully - jointed – he can bend in many positions. Tan and dark brown figure. With a wide assortment of accessories - all the details of tribal dress. Molded plastic. Hands and face of pliable vinyl. 11 ½ in. tall Mailing weight 1.60 lbs. - $2.99




(11) GENERAL CUSTER
The fierce Indian fighter who helped conquer the West. Fully jointed, can stand and sit. Authentic military garb, includes detailed accessories as shown. Molded plastic; vinyl hands, face. 11 ½ in. tall. Mailing weight 1.70 lbs. - $2.99




(12) CAPTAIN MADDOX
Fort Apache cavalry fighter - fully jointed, he can stand, sit and ride. Authentic military garb. Includes many detailed accessories as shown – including riding equipment, a pair of cavalry riding gloves. Solid molded plastic. 11 ½ in. tall. Mailing weight 1.60 lbs. - $2.99




(13) FIGHTING GERONIMO
The powerful leader of a mighty Indian nation. Movable joints so he can assume action positions – stands, sits, runs, and rides. Realistic face and hands made of flesh-like pliable vinyl. Plastic body. Stands 11 ½ in. tall. Comes with wide assortment of accessories shown – including ceremonial dress, headdress, ceremonial masks, quiver, bolo, saddle bag, bow and arrow, rifle, drum, knives, tomahawk, etc. Mailing weight 1.50 lbs. - $2.99

     Author's Comments: So many errors in this ad (Same as the 1970 copy), I had to point them out – only one mask and knife, no ‘bolo’, no saddle bag – could they have meant parfleche??