Rocket Base USA pt 2

The set I received came with figures showing 10 distinct poses. Not a huge fan of the white plastic, but the figures do show some great detail. Communication devices, either field telephone/radios or other forms, are shown on a couple of figures. Got to love what state of the art communications was in the 1960s. Nice selection of ground crew/mechanics and security for the missiles. The last figure came with this set, but doesn't look to be original. Not sure what he is supposed to be doing, but I find his pose to be unintentionally funny.

The Most Amazing Toy Ever Made (pic heavy)

I was able to snag a Deluxe Reading Corporation Rocket Base U.S.A. off of Ebay with the original box. It is "The Most Amazing Toy Ever Made", exactly what it says on the tin. 

Box Top

Corporate Logo

"DELUXE READING ... BETTER TOYS FOR YOUNG AMERICANS"

Box Side

It comes with a mobile rocket transport - a cab/trailer combination that holds three of the missiles. The truck is generic, but is reminiscent of 1950s era GMC COE (cab over engine) trucks. The chrome is starting to flake, but is in good condition for its age.

Mobile Rocket Transport cab

Deluxe Reading Operation X500

According to Wikipedia, Deluxe Reading was a toy manufacturer based in Elizabethtown, NJ, which produced toys under several names including: Deluxe Topper, Deluxe Toy Creations, Reading Deluxe, Topper Corp, Topper Toy Group, and Topper Toys. The Topper Toys brand was most used in print advertisement and television commercials (children's TV).

Operation X500 was manufactured in the early 1960s

The Children's Museum has one on display.