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Achan or vintage Sony Boys, set of 2

$3,551.59per set
£2,653.31per set
€3,000per set
CA$4,945.41per set
A$5,313.57per set
CHF 2,850.72per set
MX$62,599.97per set

About the Item

Pair of "Atchan" aka Sony Boy. Figure introduced by Sony in 1956 as a mascot for the launch of the first transistor device, appearing in advertisements for the TR-55. The pair consists of two slightly different variants. The smaller one is a softer plastic while the large one is a hard plastic. The Sony Boy character was used in numerous advertising campaigns until the early 1960s when he was retired.
  • Creator:
    Sony Corporation (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1963
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Light wear due to age and use, Patina due to age and use, Surface has been polished, Paint is missing in places, Sony embossing is slightly worn.
  • Seller Location:
    modena, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9284242223712

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