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NON-ADVERTISING RADIOS

7.5" tall gray BUNNY RABBIT novelty radio.  AM reception.  has built-in carry strap.  Made in Hong Kong; 1970's.  Old store stock.  Mint in box.  25.00

6 .75" BUNNY RABBIT Holding Carrot novelty radio.  has "blinking" eyes. AM reception.  1970's or 1980's vintage.  has built-in carry strap.  Old store stock.  Mint in box.  box has some shelf wear.  25.00

6.75" red OWL Holding Baby Bottle and wearing cap novelty radio.  has "blinking" eyes. AM reception.  1970's or 1980's vintage.  has built-in carry strap.  Old store stock.  Mint in box.  box has some shelf wear.  25.00

6.75" white PIG wearing overalls novelty radio.  has "blinking" eyes. AM reception.  1970's or 1980's vintage.  has built-in carry strap.  Old store stock.  Mint in box but NOTE it turns on but only gets static!  box has some shelf wear.  14.50

COMET TRANSISTOR RADIO.  This is a TOY; not a working radio.  Made in Japan; circa 1960; made to resemble a hand held transistor radio; including antenna that goes up and down and blue vinyl carry strap.  When you slide the "on/off" button; the dial pops open and a spring loaded "mouse" pops out!  Great novelty item.  approx. 4.75" by 2.5" by 1.5" - the size of a real one.  near mint plus.  48.00

LITTLE-JOHN Radio. 4.5"; shaped like a toilet. Lift up the seat; VOILA; there's the speaker. Originally bright pink & white; exposed areas of pink have turned to peach. Once was nameplate attached to tank; but it's gone. Probably a premium from a plumber. CUTE!  29.50


CRYSTAL RADIOS

UNION GERMANIUM RADIO (crystal radio) #GR-84.  Made in Japan.  1950's vintage; shaped like mini transistor radio; blue and white with black dial. Measures approx. 2 1/8"  by 3 1/8".  Unused; mint in box  99.00

Miniman #M702 GERMANIUM RADIO (crystal radio); made in Japan.  1950's vintage; shaped like a small transistor radio; measures approx. 2 1/2" by 1 3/4".  Vivid green with ivory colored dial and chromed metal insert design.  Comes with vinyl  light bluish green carry case.  Unused; mint in box.  99.50

Miniman #M703 PHONE Crystal Radio (NOT shaped like a phone - that is just the name on the box); made in Japan.   1950's vintage; shaped like miniature transistor radio; measures approx. 2.25" by 1.5" (I believe this is the smallest model they made); unused; mint in box.   each.  95.00
B) black; yellow insert; beige vinyl carry case
C) black; blue & white checkered insert; pale blue vinyl carry case

ROCKET crystal radio in red; 3.75"; excellent - does not seem to work properly. 92.00

PIONEER ROCKETSHIP Crystal Radio; 1950’s; 5" tall; Miniman #MG306; mint in box   125.00

"ROCKET" ROCKETSHIP Crystal Radio; with OPEN fins by Miniman #MG304; 1950’s; 4.5"; white & red; mint in box   125.00

ROCKET RADIO with CLOSED fins.  by Miniman #MG305.  red and white.  mint in box.  sorry sold


OUTER SPACE

 Radio STAR EXPLORER SPACE SHIPHong Kong hard plastic.  Star Command Series.  AM-FM Radio.  apporox. 7.75" diameter.  the white plastic has yellowed.  box has very minor moisture stain in corner.  60.00

SPACE EMBASSADOR Flying Saucer transistor radio   89.50

ROBOT RADIO. "SONIC RADIO MAN"; like a transformer toy that unfolds.   mint in box   75.00


AUTOMOTIVE RELATED

STUTZ BEARCAT figural battery operated radio.  approx. 10.25" long.  includes paperwork.  1970's vintage.  please note: the battery cover has the small locking piece broken off one of the ends and needs to be held in place with piece of tape - does not affect the piece.  VERY nicely detailed.  near mint to mint.  no box.  50.00

1910 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER GHOST TOURER.  figural battery operated radio. over 10" long.  Solid state.  works fine.  1970's vintage.  Made in Japan by Waco.  all metal body.  maroon seats; black roof.  superior detail.  Includes instruction pamphlet.  Mint with form fitting foam box and full color illustrated box.  VERY detailed and good looking.   scarce one!  89.50

ANTIQUE CAR RADIO.  Brushed chrome finish; black roof; red seat.  License plate says 1917.  Solid State 5 Transistor radio.  Good reception.  approx. 6.5" long.  Quality piece.  65.00

1928 LINCOLN MODEL "L" Convertible in blue & gold.   Solid State transistor radio; Made in Japan by Waco.  1972  vintage.   This is the early version with tin body and detailed radiator ornament.  The side mount spares are the control dials.  large; 10" long.  works.  Never used.  Includes the paperwork and the inner foam protective box.    absolutely mint in the illustrated box.  First one that I have ever seen in this color combination.  VERY hard one to find!  89.50

1928 LINCOLN MODEL "L" Convertible in black & gold.   Solid State transistor radio; Made in China.  1980's vintage.  tin body and detailed radiator ornament.  The side mount spares are the control dials.  large; 10" long.  works.  Never used.  Includes the paperwork and the inner foam protective box.    mint in the illustrated box.  59.50

1928 LINCOLN MODEL "L" Convertible in black chrome and black.  red seats.   Solid State transistor radio; Missing the hood ornament.  The side mount spares are the control dials.  large; 10" long.  later issue in the  window display box.  near mint.  25.00

1930's ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM II in chromed metal finish; black trim.  Solid State transistor radio; Made in Japan by Waco.  1972  vintage.   This is the early version with tin body and detailed radiator ornament.  The side mount spares are the control dials.  large; 10" long.  Mint with inner foam box.  Outer box is shelf worn and missing one end flap.   49.50

1931 CLASSIC Solid State car radio.  approx. 9" long.  dark dark gold finish with black chassis.  red interior.  black rood.  side mount spares are the on/off and tuning knobs.  Made by Powell.  Box says "Crafted with Pride in USA" but the base of the car says Hong Kong.  1960's vintage.  mint in excellent window display box.  49.00

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NATIONAL TIRE DEALERS ASSOCIATION;   figural tire shaped radio w/stand near mint/mt 75.00

ATLAS "PREMIUM POWER" EXTRA HEAVY DUTY Car Battery. 4" by 2 1/2" by 3" tall. Red with removable filler caps. The terminals are the dials.  Excellent plus; has small chip in upper corner on reverse side; not noticeable when displayed   34.95

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER "FLEETRITE" Car Battery.  White radio has yellowed; and there are "distress" marks in the plastic. The front has "spots". It was either a poor casting; or it was touching against something else; and the plastic reacted... .. 30.00

FARMLAND SUPER START Car Battery. 4" by 2 1/2" by 3" tall. Has removable filler caps. The terminals are the dials. Small edge chip on top piece. Overall excellent. 45.00

UAP Car Battery.   4" by 2 1/2" by 3" tall. Did not come with Filler caps. The terminals are the dials. near mint 45.00


GASOLINE RELATED

TEXACO "John Player Special" Race Car figural radio; near mint    150.00

SHELL GASOLINE.  Old time gas pump figural radio.   near mint to mint.  9 3/4" tall; free standing.  working.  75.00


BEER AND ALCOHOL

YAGO SANT GRIA.  Spanish Red Wine figural bottle radio.  Label depicts Matador and Bull.  no quite 11" tall.  very good looking.  near mint.  49.50

RAINIER BEER Can Radio, 5" tall. Just like the can in your refrigerator!   Tough one to find!  near mint/mt.    55.00

GRAND OLD PARR Deluxe Scotch Whiskey, Figural Radio. 6" tall, looks just like the real thing! Very unique looking. excellent, works. 76.00

SEAGRAM'S COOLER Can Radio. Gold top and bottom. Green reflective label with red and white lettering. Citrus wine Cooler. Mint in box   58.00

SCHLITZ BEER. 5" tall, Beer Can Radio. White with familiar brown and silver labeling. Near mint   42.50

COORS BEER  Can Radio, 5" tall. Just like the can in your refrigerator! Near mint. 44.95

MILLER HIGH LIFE   Beer Can radio, 5", just like the real thing. Green, red, white, & gold foil labels, General Electric Co. Near mint.   49.50


SODA & BEVERAGES

COCA-COLA Vending Machine for cans. 7 1/2" tall by 3 1/4" wide. AM-FM w/antenna, made by Markatron. Has logo "COKE IS IT". near mint/mint  125.00

COCA COLA BOTTLE, 8" tall, figural radio. Looks identical to a real bottle of COKE. Turn the cap on top to turn it on, turn the very bottom for station selection. Excellent   59.50


FOOD

PET EVAPORATED MILK.  Figural can radio.  Has built-in antenna that extends from top.  AM-FM reception.  works, near mint to mint.  65.00

HELPING HAND Radio. 6 1/2", looks just like the character in the TV commercials. Large white glove w/a face in the center. Great comic looking piece. Near mint to mint.   75.00

CHEESEBURGER, 5" diameter, molded exactly like a cheeseburger on a bun. Probably from the 1970's. , near mint to mint for display purposes  but interior battery holder is snapped ("AA" batteries)    22.50


PERSONALITY

BATMAN figural radio.  dated 1973, made in Hong Kong. Works.  Had built in carry handle on top.  Small chip in side of lower right corner (does not show when on display).  MISSING the little battery cover on reverse.  Still, a very hard one to come by.  Great visual piece!  65.00

PUNCHY from Hawaiian Punch.  Great looking diecut figural radio, looks just like him.  AM-FM reception.  He has fold down antenna on top. The radio works and is in near mint to mint BUT it is missing the battery cover.  65.00

TONY THE TIGER Figural Radio from Kellogg's FROSTED FLAKES Cereal. Full figure of TONY running toward you with his name below, die-cut image (flat on back). 1980 issue exc. to near mint w/carrying strap.  75.00

SNORKY figural "space critter" radio, 1984, copy. by Wallace Berrie.  Near mint, working   42.50

MISTER "T", transistor radio, color photo of him in muscle pose, as B.A. BARACUS from "THE A TEAM" show. 1983, excellent   59.50

SMURF Figural Radio. Hand carried, transistor radio, in the shape of a SMURF'S head. 1982. Used, but in excellent shape.   48.50

STAND BY ME. Radio shaped like a steam locomotive. Given out to Video Distributors to help promote the movie film. (you k now how they  show the kids walking down the railroad tracks). near mint/mint w/box.   75.00


HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

RADIO SHACK "D" CELL BATTERY. 4.5" tall by 2.5" dia. Minor wear.  Canadian issue only - not released in the U.S.   missing the battery cover.  overall very good to excellent.  59.50

NATIONAL ADHESIVES  "A Talent For Invention". Radio shaped like 50 Gallon Barrel. Green w/red/white & black label. Near mint.    60.00

Figural advertising PRATT & LAMBERT Paint Can radio, near mint   60.00

JONES-BLAIR Premium Quality Polyfles House Paint, from Dallas Texas, paint Can Radio.  3.5" x 3.25" dia. Near mint   60.00

ZANY. Orange bottle w/pink cap, logo is in violet. It’s either shampoo or perfume, I don’t know which! Near mint   65.00

POLAROID "600" PLUS FILM radio. Looks just like film pack. AM and FM reception with built-in antenna. 1980's premium in near mint.    40.00


SPORTS

radio.  UW HELMET SHAPED Transistor Radio.  Washington purple and gold colors.  1973 by Pro Sports Marketing.  2-bar face mask.   black base.  6.25" tall.  7" deep from front to back.  the base is 4.25" diameter.  excellent to near mint.  scarce!  59.50

WILSON NFL FOOTBALL. 6 1/2" long, model of official football. Comes w/kick-off stand to hold the radio. Mint in a very good box. 59.50

WILSON OFFICIAL FOOTBALL.  6 1/2" long.  Looks just like the real thing.  NOTE that this one does NOT say anything about the NFL.  works, near mint to mint.  49.50

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS. 3 1/2" diameter radio in the shape of a basketball. Coca Cola Classic ad on reverse. Orange with black lettering, near mint. Probably 1980's issue   45.00

LOS ANGELES DODGERS white baseball shaped radio. Same size as a real ball, has built-in carry strap at top. Team logo in red and blue. displays beautifully, near mint - BUT it does not work.  the station dial is cracked and is not making contact internally.  It might be an easy fix, otherwise can be used as display item.  22.50

DETROIT TIGERS white baseball shaped radio. Same size as a real ball, has built-in carry strap at top. Promotional give-away from CLARK GASOLINE and COKE. Has team logo on one side, and logos from the 2 sponsors on the other side. Team logo in red and blue. ex/near mint    49.50

TEXAS RANGERS white baseball shaped radio. Same size as a real ball, has built-in carry strap at top. Promo item from Gatorade. Team logo in red and blue. excellent to near mint     45.00

radio.   SEATTLE MARINERS transistor radio shaped like a baseball..  circa 1987.  Promotional from Pacific Northwest Bell.  has a lanyard attached at top so it can be attached to the wrist.  blue and red on white.  same size as a real baseball.  used but in excellent condition.  hard to find!  49.50

radio.   MONTREAL EXPOS.  white baseball shaped radio. Same size as a real ball.  Promo item from Coca Cola and CJAD 800 & CKAC 73.  Team logo in red and blue. not working properly - gets static only.  excellent but missing the carry strap.  35.00


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