Here is Kenner’s Capt. Space Bub-L-Rocket bubble blowing toy. Kenner got it’s start in the toy making business with bubble themed products, and the Bub-L-Rocket was one of their earliest successes. The first Bub-L-Rocket came boxed, and included liquid bubble making solution. This early 1950’s carded version of the toy just recommends using any regular liquid soap.
The back of the package has a special message from Capt. Space that reminds me of the scene from A Christmas Story when Ralphie uses the decoder ring for the first time. Imagine a young kid grabbing the package and flipping it over to realize “Holy cow, Capt. Space has a special message just for me!”
TO: All members of my Space Ship crew.
SUBJECT: Fueling and operating Capt. Space Bub-L-Rocket. I have designed my Bub-L-Rocket as a precision toy. I expect all my crew members to keep their equipment in perfect condition at all times. Follow these instructions! Capt. Space
So wait, Capt. Space’s special message to his crew was to keep their gun clean? More like Capt. Lame-O.
The back of the package contains the following copyright information: Copyright 1952 U.S. Patent D157,100 KENNER PRODUCTS CO. CINCINNATI 2, OHIO Made in U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.