Toot-a-loop, model R-72 S

DesignWillmin, J.M.
Year of Draft 1969 ca.
ProductionMatsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic National)
DesignWillmin, J.M.
Year of Draft 1969 ca.
ProductionMatsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic National)

What was new about this radio was its changeable shape, as the S-shape formed a closed ring by rotating the two parts. In this way, it could be worn as a bracelet and listening to music became a mobile experience – for all intents and purposes, a precursor of the Walkman.

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Details

DesignWillmin, J.M.
Year of Draft 1969 ca.
ProductionMatsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic National)
Place of productionOsaka, Japan, Asia
Size Height: 7, Ø 15 cm
Material / techniquePlastic, yellow
ColourYellow
GenreRadio, Phono, Video
Inventory no.270/2018

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