Toot-a-loop, model R-72 S

DesignWillmin, J.M.
ProductionMatsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic National)
Date Draft1969 ca.
DesignWillmin, J.M.
ProductionMatsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic National)
Date Draft1969 ca.

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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Further detail

DesignWillmin, J.M.
ProductionMatsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic National)
Date Draft1969 ca.
Place of productionOsaka, Japan, Asia
Size Height: 7, Ø 15 cm
MaterialPlastic
ColourYellow
GenreRadio, Phono, Video
Inventory no270/2018