Usually, I would wait until I actually had the item to post anything related to it... This is the one case where I think I'll make an exception. http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=u...n&btnTrUrl=Translate





Translating the translated text of the main selling points, it's kinda easy to figure out somewhat...
1. Hasn't been tested 'cause it's never been turned on.
2. Comes with the original box and absolutely all accessories!
3. Was pulled out the box this one time to photograph and to show that it's new and... fresh out the box!
4. (I'm taking a shot in the dark with this one) Comes with the original guarantee, but being as tho the boombox is very old, you couldn't use it if you tried!

Now, after I finish doin' what I gotta do to secure this gem (I've already won it), I hope that it arrives from Japan next week unmolested and fully operational!

Help me out here as I can't see it due to my web filter. What is it?

This might help: http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k59519809

Check out the 1st post!

400 usd plus ship from japan,hope it's all that. Congrats!

DAMN!!

That's awesome but trying to read that description was painful, in fact I'm still not sure what the seller was saying.

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Originally posted by MasterBlaster84:
That's awesome but trying to read that description was painful, in fact I'm still not sure what the seller was saying.

Even after Japanese is translated, it's kinda hard to figure out 'cause certain characters don't translate to English very well. If I was smart, I would've been learning Japanese when I used to collect StarBlazers manga back in the early 80's.

holy crap!!! may it have safe travels

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Originally posted by SINISTER:
holy crap!!! may it have safe travels

I think I can take comfort in knowing that it will arrive in great condition! I've gotten too many packages to count in the past 3-4 years from sellers in Japan and never had a busted anything... But then again, I've never ordered a large item like a boombox before, so this situation is a 1st of sorts.

I'm rooting for you Monolithic.Hope it arrives as pictured.The last one I seen like the Pictured was when I bought one new in 83-84.It came packaged as seen as I recall the remote came in a separate package within the box.Good Luck!

wow - mono -
you got some big brass ones !!!

just sit back and expect the best --thats all you can do right now --and hope you love it.

There it is!, the remote contol boombox!

Congratulations!!

* need one *

that looks sweet and cherry, mono...congrats on the find!!

WTF!!!! Mono I am wishing the best on the shipping man! Outstanding grab!!!!

Holy f**king crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All the people who are new to this game, this is one of THE rarest ones out there.

To find this new in the box, well, I never thought I'd see the day...

What a catch, what an amazing catch.

Wow - nice!!

Very Nice score there ! I know $400 seems steep to some but finding one of those Toshiba's with the remote still in place much less new in the box is a rather difficult task. I personally think the price was pretty decent

just my .02 but it is a beautiful box and ever since seeing Sinister's I've been drooling !

Thanks slammin Mono! Beat is right, this thing is super rare, and oh so pretty! We'll be looking for a photo journalistic review upon arrival!

Absoloutely incredible. Well done Monolithic.
Incredible find and win.


Rock On.

awesome! I am jealous--but happy for you! If you decide for some reason not to keep it, let me put myself in line for a sale or trade?

Thanks for the words of encouragement everybody!

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Originally posted by Daiwa:
Thanks slammin Mono! Beat is right, this thing is super rare, and oh so pretty! We'll be looking for a photo journalistic review upon arrival!

Will definitely do!

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Originally posted by jameswp67:
awesome! I am jealous--but happy for you! If you decide for some reason not to keep it, let me put myself in line for a sale or trade?

Since you were the 1st to put your bid in, you'll get 1st dibbs incase something happens down the road.

oh yeah - thats mighty slick of james with the first dibs
like WHO ??? would not want to keep one of those --

mono - please put me down for --lets say 5th --might as well be a big sport and let 3 other members slip in front of me--

but , seriously mono --you got brand new version of one of the worlds most collectable boxes --thats an awesome pick-up.

Not only is that Toshiba rare it practically holds a Mythical status. Wouldn't that be a level above "Grail"?

nice one MB --you just coined an entirely new box catagory
"Above Grail"

Really nice score.
What can I say that hasnt already been said????
SUPERCALIFRAGALISTICEXPIEALADOPE$HIT!!!!

thats one fresh radio ! nice one ! ! ! ! congrats

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Originally posted by MasterBlaster84:
Not only is that Toshiba rare it practically holds a Mythical status. Wouldn't that be a level above "Grail"?

nice. i like that

"Above grail" is a great term! I think this certainly qualifies for that status:

Really, how many of those has anybody actually seen?

Maybe somebody should come up with a list of the most super elusive/super exclusive boomboxes. What other boxes would qualify for "above grail" status?

It's interesting comparing the Japanese and domestic versions of the same box...


Looks like the domestic version adds 2 tuner bands and chrome dust caps.

mono - check out the huge panny 5350 that ghetto68 has offered in the sale forum --

if sound quality counts --then include that model in the "Above Grail" club.

and , i dont even know anything about how those two gorgeous toshibas sound ( the black one and the one you just bought)

let us know --OK?

Will do!

Congrats mono way to go man enjoy this superb radio when she arrives, as im sure you will.

That Bombeat 40 drives me absolutely F**king insane everytime I see it.