VTG Panasonic Panapet 70 Ball Radio R-70 Yellow Space Age AM Video Works Japan For Sale

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VTG Panasonic Panapet 70 Ball Radio R-70 Yellow Space Age AM Video Works Japan:
$119.87

Item Identification

Item Name: Panasonic \"Panapet 70\" Ball Transistor Radio (Model R-70)
Manufacturer: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Made in Japan)
Design Era: Space Age / Pop Art, circa 1970–1972 (1970 Osaka World Expo era)
Color: Bright Canary Yellow

For sale is an authentic vintage 1970s Panasonic Panapet 70 (Model R-70) sphere ball AM transistor radio in vivid canary yellow. Manufactured in Japan by Matsushita Electric, this iconic pop-art/space-age collectible features twin chrome dials, a circular tuning face, and an attached loop-hook hanger.

Operational & Functional Status:

Tested & Working: Fully functional, tunes into AM stations clearly with good audio output. (Listing includes an embedded video showing live operation).
Battery Compartment & Board: Clean chassis with original components intact. The 9V battery terminal clip (006P / RQX8001A) is clean with no corrosion or acid damage. Base thumb-screw mechanism opens and seals securely.
Interior Label: Retains its original internal paper inspection / serial number label (No. 84711).

Cosmetic Condition:

Casing: Retains strong, vibrant yellow color with no cracks or structural breaks. Shows only light surface scuffs and minor age-appropriate marks.
Chrome & Badges: Chrome dials have great shine with minor patina. The top perforated speaker grill badge (\"PANAPET 70\") and front tuning scale are clean and legible.

Suggested Keywords

Panasonic Panapet 70, Panapet R-70 yellow, vintage ball radio, yellow space age radio, 1970 Osaka Expo radio, pop art sphere radio, Matsushita R70, working retro AM radio.