Modern Toys – Sonicon Space Rocket Made In Japan Rare Patterned Variation
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:6822021 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
| Age Level: 17 Years & Up | Theme: Robot & Space |
| Brand: Modern Toys |
Modern Toys – Sonicon Space Rocket made in Japan Rare Patterned Variation !
First, if you are looking for a mint complete and perfectly working example of this rare and hard to find rocket than this is NOT the one for you to bid on. The toy has some issues, described here below so read it first before you place a bid !...Here we go....
Modern toys made several variations based on this platform but only 2 of these rockets came with the Sonicon Mechanism.&nbs...p; This mechanism is triggered by SOUND, in this case It’s a whistle that triggers the internal mechanism and allows the rocket to be steered with sound.
In action this rocket hoovers around in a random direction, when you blow the whistle you can steer the rocket into another direction. The antenna points to the direction you want to steer the toy.
The common version of this rocket is in BLUE and is showing up from time to time. THIS example is so called ” patterned ” variation and is ultra rare and scarce… In fact this is the first example I have in hands in all those years. Never was able to located this variation before… absolute stunning litho and MUCH better looking than the regular blue one.
I located this example surprisingly over here in Holland from a large robot and space toy collection. Many toys of this collection were not complete and so its the case with this example.
First, the rocket is in excellent condition, normal play wear and some scuffs and scratches but nothing really serious. Clean battery compartment and the toy is starting to run around when batteries are put inside. when you blow the whistle, it responds but does not really work as it is supposed to do. The lights glow up but the antenna does not turn. The toy tries to change direction but the wheels seems to have hardened out rubber and they slip. Something to work on by the new owner. For this reason I will sell the toy as not working and as is !
Further, the chrome bumper on the back is missing and was replaced by the previous owner by a self made one… Very well done and It took me 4 times to see what happend there at the back, only than I noticed the replaced bumper.
The antenna is an original Sonicon Antenna but belongs to the blue variation, this patterned one must have a grey one but…Its an original antenna. The Whistle is a 3D printed professional made reproduction
And final… the box is original and in very good to excellent condition but its the wrong box. The patterned Sonicon has its own box and that differs from this box. anyway… the box is original and has some internal repairs but overall a very nice and original box.
So if you are looking for a mint complete and working boxed example of this rocket then this is not the one for you to bid on. The toy has some issues as described here above so please read carefully before you bid. Sold as is !
Please refer to the pictures as they are part of the description. Feel freeto ask me ALL your questions, PRIOR to your bidding.
Shipping costs: inside Europe: 24 USD Shipping costs: outside Europe: 39 USDInsurance: included.
Thank you for looking. I welcome all questions and comments. I will sent additional pictures upon request. read for insured shipping details and shipping time the terms of sale here below !.
Marco
Terms of Sale and useful information.
* Bidders with a feedback lower then 20 are very welcome to bid but plz contact me prior bidding.* I always do my best to describe any item as accurate as possible and would not list anything I wouldn't like to buy myself, so please contact me prior to leaving feedback if you have any problem with your purchase(s).* Please adjust with the pictures because they are part of the description.* I will accept returns, providing item is not as described. Item must be returned intact and within 7 days. I'm sorry, but I won't refund postage charges.* I always keep proof of posting/tracking and cannot be held responsible for any item(s) damaged, lost or stolen after dispatch. I will sent with tracking and signed for.* All items will be sent with TNT International Priority Airmail with tracking, insurance and signed for.* Shipping with Fedex is possible on request.* Shipping costs inside Europe: 24 USD* Shipping costs outside Europe: 39 USD* Insurance: Included in the shipping costs up to the invoiced amount ( Max 7500 USD )* Tracking: available on tracktrace.nl Plz contact me for the tracking code.* If you have questions about shipping and insurance just contact me and I will be glad to help you.* Payment must be received within 3 days of end of auction and items will be posted within 3 business days of payment cleared/received.* I guarantee that your purchase will be exceptionally well packed and protected.* Please ask questions before bidding. I am happy to answer all your questions and provide additional photos upon request.* Shipping price includes delivery confirmation. I will ship to many foreign destinations, so feel free to inquire about shipping- and insurance costs.* Please hold your payment until I sent you the Ebay invoice with the exact shipping amount.* Never use alkaline batteries when operating your toy! Use only dry cell batteries. This is because alkaline batteries are actually larger and weigh more than the batteries the toy was designed to use and may cause significant damage to the toy!* Never Fully Wind Up Mechanical Toys as it Will Break the Spring!* PayPal REQUIRES Insurance on all Purchases over $200. This Insurance cost will be added to all items meeting this requirement to ensure a safe transaction on eBay and PayPal, based on final price.* While the item is working perfectly as described, playing should be limited to short intervals in protected areas. Due to the vintage nature of the toy, it is sold AS IS. Should the toy be significantly different than as described above, a full refund will be offered through PayPal. I will not adjust the final price after a sale.* I accept PayPal.
First, if you are looking for a mint complete and perfectly working example of this rare and hard to find rocket than this is NOT the one for you to bid on. The toy has some issues, described here below so read it first before you place a bid !...Here we go....
Modern toys made several variations based on this platform but only 2 of these rockets came with the Sonicon Mechanism.&nbs...p; This mechanism is triggered by SOUND, in this case It’s a whistle that triggers the internal mechanism and allows the rocket to be steered with sound.
In action this rocket hoovers around in a random direction, when you blow the whistle you can steer the rocket into another direction. The antenna points to the direction you want to steer the toy.
The common version of this rocket is in BLUE and is showing up from time to time. THIS example is so called ” patterned ” variation and is ultra rare and scarce… In fact this is the first example I have in hands in all those years. Never was able to located this variation before… absolute stunning litho and MUCH better looking than the regular blue one.
I located this example surprisingly over here in Holland from a large robot and space toy collection. Many toys of this collection were not complete and so its the case with this example.
First, the rocket is in excellent condition, normal play wear and some scuffs and scratches but nothing really serious. Clean battery compartment and the toy is starting to run around when batteries are put inside. when you blow the whistle, it responds but does not really work as it is supposed to do. The lights glow up but the antenna does not turn. The toy tries to change direction but the wheels seems to have hardened out rubber and they slip. Something to work on by the new owner. For this reason I will sell the toy as not working and as is !
Further, the chrome bumper on the back is missing and was replaced by the previous owner by a self made one… Very well done and It took me 4 times to see what happend there at the back, only than I noticed the replaced bumper.
The antenna is an original Sonicon Antenna but belongs to the blue variation, this patterned one must have a grey one but…Its an original antenna. The Whistle is a 3D printed professional made reproduction
And final… the box is original and in very good to excellent condition but its the wrong box. The patterned Sonicon has its own box and that differs from this box. anyway… the box is original and has some internal repairs but overall a very nice and original box.
So if you are looking for a mint complete and working boxed example of this rocket then this is not the one for you to bid on. The toy has some issues as described here above so please read carefully before you bid. Sold as is !
Please refer to the pictures as they are part of the description. Feel freeto ask me ALL your questions, PRIOR to your bidding.
Shipping costs: inside Europe: 24 USD Shipping costs: outside Europe: 39 USDInsurance: included.
Thank you for looking. I welcome all questions and comments. I will sent additional pictures upon request. read for insured shipping details and shipping time the terms of sale here below !.
Marco
Terms of Sale and useful information.
* Bidders with a feedback lower then 20 are very welcome to bid but plz contact me prior bidding.* I always do my best to describe any item as accurate as possible and would not list anything I wouldn't like to buy myself, so please contact me prior to leaving feedback if you have any problem with your purchase(s).* Please adjust with the pictures because they are part of the description.* I will accept returns, providing item is not as described. Item must be returned intact and within 7 days. I'm sorry, but I won't refund postage charges.* I always keep proof of posting/tracking and cannot be held responsible for any item(s) damaged, lost or stolen after dispatch. I will sent with tracking and signed for.* All items will be sent with TNT International Priority Airmail with tracking, insurance and signed for.* Shipping with Fedex is possible on request.* Shipping costs inside Europe: 24 USD* Shipping costs outside Europe: 39 USD* Insurance: Included in the shipping costs up to the invoiced amount ( Max 7500 USD )* Tracking: available on tracktrace.nl Plz contact me for the tracking code.* If you have questions about shipping and insurance just contact me and I will be glad to help you.* Payment must be received within 3 days of end of auction and items will be posted within 3 business days of payment cleared/received.* I guarantee that your purchase will be exceptionally well packed and protected.* Please ask questions before bidding. I am happy to answer all your questions and provide additional photos upon request.* Shipping price includes delivery confirmation. I will ship to many foreign destinations, so feel free to inquire about shipping- and insurance costs.* Please hold your payment until I sent you the Ebay invoice with the exact shipping amount.* Never use alkaline batteries when operating your toy! Use only dry cell batteries. This is because alkaline batteries are actually larger and weigh more than the batteries the toy was designed to use and may cause significant damage to the toy!* Never Fully Wind Up Mechanical Toys as it Will Break the Spring!* PayPal REQUIRES Insurance on all Purchases over $200. This Insurance cost will be added to all items meeting this requirement to ensure a safe transaction on eBay and PayPal, based on final price.* While the item is working perfectly as described, playing should be limited to short intervals in protected areas. Due to the vintage nature of the toy, it is sold AS IS. Should the toy be significantly different than as described above, a full refund will be offered through PayPal. I will not adjust the final price after a sale.* I accept PayPal.
