Yonezawa - Directional Robot

Some robots from the fifties and sixties became so popular that they were given new names. This robot`s original name is: ROBOT. He became his "new" name because he looks into the direction he goes after he bumped into an obstacle. Other examples of new names are: tuliphead (robots head opens like a tulip) hookrobot (because of the hook on his head) Robby the Robot ( his original name is just: Mechanized Robot .... and so on. This robot made by Yonezawa in the early 1960`s ( 1963 ) is called DIRECTIONAL robot.

The condition of this example is excellent. There is no rust, no dings and the robot works as it should. It shows only minor playwear. The batterycompartment is clean. NO rust.  2 versions were made of this robot, this is the first version made in 1957 in the color green and with a slightly different body. A second version was made in 1959 with some improvements in the technique and slightly different litho.

The box is all original and in near mint condition, no flaws. There is no need to ever upgrade this box or robot.
When turned on, this robot find its way with mystery bump&go action and turns his lighted head in the direction he goes. His arms swing loosely and he produces a strange robotsound.

This popular skirted robot is a must have for any collection. Allthough this is the more common blue version, its a scarce combination with the original box in this condition.

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