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1980s Black and Red Matsui CR4535 Digital Alarm Clock Radio

Jon Nix — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:13:13 +0000

A brand almost synonymous with the 1980s and with a design to match, this is a Matsui CR4535 electronic clock radio which is a no-frills digital alarm clock with radio with black angular shape and red design accents. We're not making this available on the basis that it's an 80s design classic, but it is working and very clean, and it is a very good example of "High Street" electronic products of the time.

It has the basic features you'd expect, housed in a plastic (of course) in a relatively compact body, measuring 20cm across the front, with a depth of 14cm, and a height of 6cm. The radio is two-band (AM/FM), there are snooze and sleep functions and two alarms, and you can choose to wake to the radio or to a buzzer.

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Small Shallow Vintage Wood Dish with Endgrain Finish, Hong Kong

Jon Nix — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:09:31 +0000

A subtle but very attractive small bowl or dish which was made in Hong Kong, featuring a low profile and rounded square design, and with a beautiful endgrain finish reminiscent of the collaboration between Denby and Digsmed in their "Stone & Teak" range. This is almost certainly teak too and has a very mid-century aura - more than simply functional, this 6-inch (15cm) square form makes a statement all of its own... under-statement, really.

in good condition, with just some minor superficial signs of age use, the bowl has its original label affixed underneath, and has an overall depth of 1 in. (2.5cm).

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1970s Orange and White Circular Plastic Desk Tidy / Pen Holder

Jon Nix — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:50:30 +0000

Who doesn't like a desk tidy? We certainly like them, and this one is a nice example of the sort, made in Hong Kong and dating from the 1970s. It's a circular plastic tidy which has a diameter of about 13cm and a height of 5.5cm, with four compartments in the body which pull out on single hinges, four tray sections on top, and a central pen holder. Typically orange and white colours (though the white is somewhat cream now), this makes a pleasing addition to a desktop. Please note, pens, pencils, rubber bands, etc., pictured are not included.

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1970s TAT T-21 Flip-Over Moonbase Central Space Buggy Rover Toy

Jon Nix — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:37:44 +0000

Back when the world was more than a little bit "space mad" this was the kind of toy made available to the masses. Made by TAT in Hong Kong, it was sold as the Moonbase Central Flip-Over Car, and is a moon rover or space buggy powered by batteries which does indeed climb and roll-over when it meets an obstacle, so it can continue its journey. The chunky rubber tyres mean it will grip to an almost vertical surface before the metal bar on top provides the flipping action to send the car on its way again.

It measures approximately 18cm in length and is in working condition. It's missing a sticker which should read "T-21" on the front of the car and there are some losses to the plastics of the antenna / dish on top but otherwise it's in pretty good shape considering it's rough and tumble life.

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1970s Battery Powered “Zoombike 51” Charge and Release Motorcycle Toy

Jon Nix — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:24:43 +0000

A variant on the familiar "charge and release" toys of the era, this is a 1970s toy made by Jospeh International of Hong Kong, featuring a motorbike and rider, and battery-powered charging unit to generate some revs for the bike's motor. The motorbike is engaged with the charging unit via its metal exhaists and, once held in place, the motor is "revved up" using the left handlebar on the charger and released (after approximately 15 seconds of charging) using the right handlebar. It's a fun item and works as it should - on a smooth surface and with enough revs, the motorbike will zoom off with some speed.

An unusual item, complete with original - if somewhat battered and repaired - box.

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Novelty Robot Machine Bank Money Box by Everlasttoys, Hong Kong

Jon Nix — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:02:46 +0000

A novelty money box made by Everlast Toys of Hong Kong, the "Robot Machine Bank" which amusingly receives coins on its tray, spins around and then deposits the coin to its robot innards. The mechanism is wind-up and there's a certain satisfaction to the "deposit" of the coin inside. Access to the coins is via the underside, where the wind-up knob can also be found.

In good working condition with no chips or cracks to the plastics. The only minor flaws are the missing sticker on the tray upon which the coin is placed and discoloration of the robot's googly eyes, but otherwise it's in good shape with only minor cosmetic signs of age and use.

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Lloyd’s Electronics Green LED Digital Alarm Clock Radio Model J227

Jon Nix — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:03:20 +0000

From the less well known brand Lloyd's Electronics, this Hong Kong-made digital clock radio has all the retro styling one would hope for in a vintage clock radio. There's the green digital display. The faux wood effect case. The illuminated tuner section. A splash of pseudo-chrome here and there. It might not be made by a household name, but it delivers.

In terms of functions, it has all that you'd expect: AM/FM radio tuner, the facility to wake to buzzer or radio, a snooze mode, high and low dimmer settings for the display, and a sleep function. And it actually sounds pretty good - the speaker delivers a solid and rounded sound out of quite a small package.

In good cosmetic condition with only very minor signs of age and use. The unit measures approximately 30 cm (12 in.) wide (including the tuning knob on the side), 15cm (6 in.) from front to back and has a maximum height of about 10cm (4 in.).

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Vintage Novelty Sardines Fishy Puzzle Game 1970s Hong Kong

Jon Nix — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:26:56 +0000

"Packed in Pure Fun". The "Sardines" fishy puzzle is a novelty toy which is both an immediately pleasing concept and packaged in a colourful and interesting way. The aim of the puzzle is to get all of the little sardines back into the tin. It's a little harder than it might first appear - there is only one solution - but helpfully the answer is given on the underside of the "tin". In bright orange and blue, this is 1970s plastic fantastic at its finest. It's just a fun item and it would make for a gift that is certainly different from the norm.

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“9 in 1 Secretary Aid” desktop accessory made in Hong Kong

Jon Nix — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:49:00 +0000

In its original, but slightly worn box, and appearing to be unused (!), this "9 in 1 Secretary Aid" is pure 1970s plastic fantastic and is almost certainly not a "must-have". Housed in suitably brown plastic this desktop accessory comprises of a calendar, a tape dispenser, pen holder, letter rack, world time reference, handy trays for paper clips, business cards and pins, and a memo feeder! That's your nine in one!

In good condition and... it is what it is! Please note, you'll need to provide your own tape, pens, clips, etc.

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Auritone AM/FM Flip Clock Radio

Jon Nix — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:19:27 +0000

An unusual flip clock with AM/FM radio in a desktop-style made by Auritone. Unlike most flip clock radios, this Auritone flipclock radio does not feature a vertical front panel to display the time and radio tuner, instead these are on top of the unit with the numerals to the rear and at an angle to enable viewing. It's an interesting layout: the tuner and tuner dial are both on the horizontal "top" surface with radio, alarm and volume controls, whilst the clock-related controls are housed alongside the clock in a relatively standard way. The whole unit, as a result, is wedge shaped with angled sides. Finished in a black plastic with textured detailing, you'll probably either love it or loathe it...!

The unit functions as it should with the radio surprisingly good. There are signs of wear and tear throughout, but no chips or cracks to the plastics. The labels for the controls are almost completely worn away, but they are simple enough. The slider controls the volume, the large circular knob is the radio tuning control, whilst the switches are (from left to right), the radio on/off/auto control and the tuner band (AM or FM) control. The time display window has some grazing to the plastics and is slightly "foggy" but this doesn't affect the viewing of the time.

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