Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
In 1965, "Deluxe" was a term used as loosely as it is today! Join us as we unbox a pristine, New Old Stock (NOS) Tama-Tone 2-transistor "Boy’s Radio" from the Ishiwatari Sangyo Company—a name so long it takes up two lines on the battery label.
From the "all-plastic" luxury aesthetic to a vinyl case that literally eats the radio through a chemical reaction, this is a fun deep dive into the peak of 1960s Japanese transistor kits. If you love Mid-Century Modern styling, vintage electronics, or just laughing at the "free gifts" of 1960s marketing, this 3-minute tour is for you.
In this video:
0:00 - The name Ishiwatari Sangyo vs. Tama-Tone
0:45 - Why "Deluxe" is the biggest lie in tech
1:20 - The Grand Canyon approach to politics
1:45 - The case that will EAT your radio
2:15 - The battery label disaster (and the Sony connection)
2:50 - The Tama-Tone Radio Kit
Are you a collector? Check out more vintage tech deep dives at [Link to your website/channel].
#VintageRadio #MidCenturyModern #Unboxing #TransistorRadio #1960sStyle #RetroTech #PopCultureHistory
In 1965, "Deluxe" was a term used as loosely as it is today! Join us as we unbox a pristine, New Old Stock (NOS) Tama-Tone 2-transistor "Boy’s Radio" from the Ishiwatari Sangyo Company—a name so long it takes up two lines on the battery label.
From the "all-plastic" luxury aesthetic to a vinyl case that literally eats the radio through a chemical reaction, this is a fun deep dive into the peak of 1960s Japanese transistor kits. If you love Mid-Century Modern styling, vintage electronics, or just laughing at the "free gifts" of 1960s marketing, this 3-minute tour is for you.
In this video:
0:00 - The name Ishiwatari Sangyo vs. Tama-Tone
0:45 - Why "Deluxe" is the biggest lie in tech
1:20 - The Grand Canyon approach to politics
1:45 - The case that will EAT your radio
2:15 - The battery label disaster (and the Sony connection)
2:50 - The Tama-Tone Radio Kit
Are you a collector? Check out more vintage tech deep dives at [Link to your website/channel].
#VintageRadio #MidCenturyModern #Unboxing #TransistorRadio #1960sStyle #RetroTech #PopCultureHistory
