Nomura / Modern Toys – Sonicon Bus – 1950s – Complete with box, manual, whistle original + 2 new ones – Working - Dimensions: 35 x 10 x 11 cm (without antenna) Rare Sonicon Bus produced by Nomura / Modern Toys (Japan) in the late 1950s, one of the first sound-controlled toys based on the principle of resonance. The set is complete and in very good condition for the period: • Original lithographed tin bus • Original box with vivid graphics • Original user manual (used but present) • Original vintage whistle, working but used • Two new, sealed whistles for real-world use • Tested for operation: the bus responds. New whistles to be tested Features • Manufacturer: Nomura / Modern Toys – Japan • Year: circa 1958–1960 • Model: Sonicon Bus – Battery-Operated Sonic Controlled Bus • Material: Lithographed tin • Operation: Battery-operated, with sonic control • Decorative top antenna, handle with care (rotates but is not connected to the sensor) “The top antenna is decorative: it rotates when the bus changes direction, but the acoustic sensor is internal, as per the original manual.” • Markings on the bottom: JAPAN Condition • Bus in excellent overall condition, bright lithographs • Internal mechanism in working order • Original box in good condition • Manual present, with signs of age • Original whistle included (not recommended for use) • Two new, sealed whistles included Upon request, I can provide a short video showing how the Sonicon Bus works.