Box has aging and staining - but these all seem to be easily susceptible to staining - as these go, this is one of the nicer ones we've seen. Case in great shape. Radio in great shape with minimal wear. Medalian ""opener"" has been replaced long ago with a key ring (we suspect to hang on a belt). Ear phones and case present. Both radio and earphones work!
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Batman 1966 Super Micro Secret Bat Radio Boxed
This listing is for an all original, Batman Super Micro Secret Bat-Radio circa 1966. Fully working 9 Transistor AM radio - an interesting side note about transistor radios from www.transistor.org:
In the early 1960s, transistor prices had come down enough that certain manufacturers began to increase the count of the transistors in their radios, ostensibly to offer better performance. However, in most AM-only radios, only eight transistors actually are active in the circuit. The extra transistors were merely soldered into the board and didn't do anything! (In fact, some manufacturers used "dud" transistors.) The one-upmanship rose to ridiculous levels, with transistor counts of 16, 18, or even higher being claimed. The practice finally died out when the term "solid state" became popular for any tubeless radio.
This was one quality piece! The colorful box sports the iconic 1960's Batman logo along with a torso up image of Batman holding said radio! Inside the box is a (approximately 3.5" x 4.5" x 1.25" quality hinged metal case with textured outer covering. The hinged case contains a small battery operated radio. A metal plate is on top of the case which reads "Batman Secret Super-Micro Radio" along with a bat symbol. Inside of case lid is an illustrated cardboard insert with additional text and a great image of Batman holding this very radio. Below Batman is the Gotham City skyline. Bottom of case has silk-like fabric covering a cardboard insert designed to hold the radio.. The radio is approximately 1" x 2.25" x 2" tall and has a chromed metal front with a black plastic backing. Front speaker cover has name plate. The top of the radio sports the volume and tuning knobs. Attached by chain to one side is metal medallion with bat symbol on one side and text "Transistor Bat-Radio" on the other. This medallion is actually to be used to open the screw on back for battery placement. A special order battery (still available) is needed. Completing the set is a two prong earphone (scarce to find!) and a plastic carrying case to hold it.
Copyright National Periodical Publications, Inc. 1966
NOTE: Although we'll test and will let you know working order, 50 year old electronics are unpredictable and we cannot in any way guarantee any continued workmanship.
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