Lifetime Collection of Atlanta Resident: Part II
Lot 30:
Description
A vintage Epoch STAROID-I Radio Control Talking Robot, Model No. 7900, manufactured in September 1979. This lot comprises the robot and its dedicated handheld remote unit. Both pieces are constructed from molded off-white plastic with grey/silver and black accents, and feature extendable telescopic antennae. The robot exhibits a blocky, retro-futuristic design with a dark rectangular visor and a slider "ON/OFF" switch on its chest. The remote control unit is rectangular, featuring a perforated speaker grille, black directional buttons, and an "ALARM" button, and is also marked "STAROID-I". Manufacturer information on the robot’s reverse reads "©1979 EPOCH CO., LTD. MADE IN JAPAN PAT.P." and "DIST. BY: EPOCH PLAYTHINGS INC. NEW YORK, N.Y. 10017," with a specific manufacturing date of September 1979.
Height (robot without antenna): 11.5 inches
Condition report:
General completeness and structural integrity observed. Visible surface dust and grime. The white plastic components show yellowing and discoloration consistent with age and use.
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