Bidspirit auction | 1970 Horikawa Sounding Robot Boxed

1970 Horikawa Sounding Robot Boxed Battery Operated Toy - This vintage 1970 battery-operated Sounding Robot comes exceptionally well preserved inside its original color-illustrated box with custom protective cardboard inserts. Manufactured in Japan by Horikawa, the molded blue plastic robot features chrome-plated chest grillwork, ear sensors, three distinct primary-colored control buttons on top of the head assembly, and red foot rollers. The dual-battery compartment remains visually immaculate and free of corrosion. The battery-operated mechanism was tested during cataloging and found to run for approximately two seconds before stopping, with the walking action not remaining operational. The robot measures approximately 10.25” H. Condition: VERY GOOD