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 Japan in the early 1960`s ( 1963 ) is called DIRECTIONAL robot.

This robot was part of a collection I found in Rome Italy back in 2015. It has been in my collection ever since.

The condition of this example is excellent+ and comes with its original box in excellent condition. The robot only show minor play wear, but overal a way above average example of this hard to find robot. never messed with before, clean battery compartment and the robot works fine with directional action and light in his head.  the box is original and on the inside you can see the mirror drawing.. very cool and i have seen this with some other examples as well ! there is a tear and some old tape residu but overal a very nice box for this robot.

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.

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. Rare and scarce in this condition, hard to find with original box.

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