Astro Boy Birth Countdown Clock, Talking Voice Wake Up, Capsule Case, 2003 Prize Edition, Working
Astro Boy Birth Countdown Clock, Talking Voice Wake Up, Capsule Case, 2003 Prize Edition, Working
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Waiting to wake up
For the collector of the 2003 birthday material.
Best for: Tezuka and character collections
Condition notes
Working; light scratches and marks as pictured.
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A prize edition clock made for the countdown to Astro Boy's birthday of 7 April 2003, with Atom asleep in a clear capsule and his own voice as the alarm.
The Piece
The boy robot lies on his back inside a transparent pill shaped case, as if waiting to be switched on. The silver base holds a digital display that counts down to his birthday and tells the time, and the alarm wakes you with the voice of the character.
Tested and working; batteries not included. No outer box. Light scratches and marks are shown in the photographs.
Astro Boy, 7 April 2003
In the original story Astro Boy is switched on for the first time on 7 April 2003. When that date finally arrived Japan treated it as a real birthday: a new television series, exhibitions, a commemorative medal programme and a flood of licensed objects marked the day. Pieces made for the occasion, and the earlier merchandise that led up to it, are now collected as a record of how deeply Osamu Tezuka's character is woven into Japanese life.
Details
- Occasion: Astro Boy birth countdown, 2003
- Edition: Prize edition from the Tezuka World campaign
- Functions: Clock, countdown, voice alarm
- Box: Not included
Sizes are measured by hand; please allow a small margin.
Condition
- Working; light scratches and marks as pictured.
- Every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade B (good) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Maker, date and completeness are given as described and as the photographs show. Examined and photographed in Japan before dispatch.
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