{"product_id":"astro-boy-birth-countdown-clock-talking-voice-wake-up-capsule-case-2003-prize-edition-working-6524","title":"Astro Boy Birth Countdown Clock, Talking Voice Wake Up, Capsule Case, 2003 Prize Edition, Working","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Pop Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTested and working; batteries not included. No outer box. Light scratches and marks are shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAstro Boy, 7 April 2003\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astro Boy birth countdown, 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prize edition from the Tezuka World campaign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clock, countdown, voice alarm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes are measured by hand; please allow a small margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking; light scratches and marks as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery photograph is part of the description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eB (good)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker, date and completeness are given as described and as the photographs show. Examined and photographed in Japan before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan with rigid protection and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Japan Pop Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eConcierge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a particular character, maker or edition? Our Hunting Salon™ locates it across Japan's private collector circles, then inspects, documents and delivers it to you. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tezuka Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54491852931365,"sku":"JP-CL-Z708656524","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/astro-boy-birth-countdown-clock-01.jpg?v=1794635043","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/astro-boy-birth-countdown-clock-talking-voice-wake-up-capsule-case-2003-prize-edition-working-6524","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}