Overview
A quintessential piece of 'Atomic Age' design, this is a crystal-diode radio housed in a sleek, rocket-shaped plastic body.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Miniman MG-302 Germaphone Rocket Radio, c.1958
Photo reference
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Story
The year 1957 changed everything when Sputnik 1 beeped from orbit, sparking a global obsession with the cosmos that landed right in the palms of children's hands.
Maker / Origin
Miniman Co., Ltd. was a prominent player in the post-WWII Japanese 'Economic Miracle,' specializing in novelty electronics that capitalized on Western trends.
Condition & Value
The box appears to be in very good vintage condition with some expected shelf wear and minor corner blunting. The presence of the original box is the primary value driver here, often doubling the price compared to a loose radio.
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