Estes Solar Launch Controller #FS-10 Part 1

Oh boy - Just the box!

I was surprised to win this one on EBAY for $9.99 and $5.95 shipping.
A little concerned when it arrived in just a padded envelope!
Luckily, there was no damage or crushing of the box or controller.

The SOLAR LAUNCH CONTROLLER debuted in the 1972 Estes catalog for $2.95. HERE 
But, you had to wait until it was available in May, 1972.

Also new were the Solar Igniters, just like the ones you still get in the engines now. Well, until the Clear pyrogen Starters show up in more engine packs.

It featured:

• Consistent Reliability
• Easy-Action Grip
• 15 Foot Launch Cable
• Pre-Soldered Wire Harness
• Uses Only Estes Solar Igniters (NWI-2)

This one was originally sold at Toys R Us for $7.68

The back of the box is a checklist saying:
"Check the models you want!"

The in old Model Rocket News, Estes included a kit listing before Christmas.
On the checklist was the carefully worded:
"Leave this where your parents can find it!"

Tacky, tacky, tacky.