Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 20 hours ago
In the golden age of vintage transistor radios, most collectors seek out the finest condition and highest quality... but not all of us! Join me as I explore the joy of collecting the cheapest, flimsiest, and cheesiest examples, with a deep dive into the almost comically thin Tosari TR-604.
This "cigarette-size" 6-transistor radio is a prime example of the quick-buck fad companies of the 1960s. We'll look at its odd 06P 9-volt battery and find clues that suggest it may be a product of Yokohama Tsushin Kogyo Company, the maker of Marvel radios, or perhaps a shameless ripoff!
Discover why radios built like toys can be more fun to collect than the high-end models, and see how this little cheapie stacks up against other vintage curiosities like the Tokai Honeytone and "Boy's Radios." A must-watch for vintage electronics collectors, retro enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good mystery!
In the golden age of vintage transistor radios, most collectors seek out the finest condition and highest quality... but not all of us! Join me as I explore the joy of collecting the cheapest, flimsiest, and cheesiest examples, with a deep dive into the almost comically thin Tosari TR-604.
This "cigarette-size" 6-transistor radio is a prime example of the quick-buck fad companies of the 1960s. We'll look at its odd 06P 9-volt battery and find clues that suggest it may be a product of Yokohama Tsushin Kogyo Company, the maker of Marvel radios, or perhaps a shameless ripoff!
Discover why radios built like toys can be more fun to collect than the high-end models, and see how this little cheapie stacks up against other vintage curiosities like the Tokai Honeytone and "Boy's Radios." A must-watch for vintage electronics collectors, retro enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good mystery!
