The Showa Series" of miniature-sized Showa home appliances is now available! The first three products, including a gimmick to fix sandstorms by tapping, will go on sale on February 28!

Tomy Arts has launched "The Showa Series," a series of retro-modern miniature home appliance gadgets that allow users to enjoy modern content with the nostalgic visuals of Showa home appliances!

As the first release, three models will go on sale on February 28, 2019: the Showa Smarato Television, based on the motif of a Showa-era furniture-style TV; the Showa Record Speaker, a record player-style Bluetooth speaker; and the Showa Mini Boombox, which can listen to the radio and record to cassette tape. They will go on sale on Thursday, February 28.

Showa Sumaato Television

The "Showa Sumaattelevision" is an item that allows users to recreate the "Showa-era TV experience" using a smartphone. Up to five URLs of video sites, etc., are registered on a dedicated application installed in the smartphone. Remove the back cover of the unit, place the smartphone in the unit, set the screen size, and enjoy videos in retro Showa-era picture quality. The five pre-set videos can be switched using the "golden dial" on the right side of the main unit. The "clunk" operation can also be enjoyed to your heart's content.

In addition, four different video playback modes are provided. Depending on the room and your mood, you can select your favorite picture quality: "black and white," "color (old, 1960s style)," "color (new, 1980s style)," or "digital terrestrial. In addition, the "sandstorm hand vibration repair method" is employed, and if a sandstorm appears during playback, the user can fix it by "tapping the top surface of the TV with the hand" (sandstorms can be fixed by "tapping the top surface of the TV with the hand"). (Sandstorms occur in all three modes except "Digital Terrestrial").

(Sandstorms occur in three modes other than "terrestrial digital" mode.) Please enjoy this little Showa on your table or desk.

Product Information
Showa Smaato Television
Suggested retail price: 3,980 yen (excluding tax)
Release date: Scheduled for February 28, 2019 (Thursday)
Contents: Main unit, back board, instruction manual
Body size: W160mm x H173mm x D65mm (approx. 1/5 scale)
Weight: approx. 280g
Target age: 15 years old and up
Where to buy: Sundries stores, mass merchandisers, Internet retailers, etc.

Showa Record Speaker

Showa Record Speaker" is a Bluetooth-compatible wireless speaker featuring music playback in the style of a record player. After pairing with a smartphone or other device, the music can be played by setting the included miniature vinyl record disc on the main unit's turntable and moving the arm to place it on top of the vinyl record disc.

In addition, the single (EP)/LP rpm speed adjustment is also reproduced. When using the dedicated application, the user can slide the "RPM switch" on the main unit to change between 45 RPM (single) and 33 RPM (LP). It is also possible to enjoy the sound by daring to change the sound. In addition, touching the record disc displayed on the app screen makes a scratching sound.

A miniature single vinyl record and a sono sheet are included with the device. The jacket printed on the package can be cut out and used, and a template for creating original jackets is also available on the website.

Enjoy a good old-fashioned music experience just like a real record player.

Product Information
Showa Record Speaker
Suggested retail price: 4,980 yen (excluding tax)
Release date: Scheduled for February 28, 2019 (Thursday)
Contents: Main unit, 1 single record disc, 1 sono sheet, 1 title sticker, and instruction manual
Body size: W135mm x H42mm x D66mm (approx. 1/3 scale)
Weight: approx. 170g
Battery: 4 AAA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
Target age: 15 years old and up
Where to buy: Sundries stores, mass merchandisers, Internet retailers, etc. throughout Japan

Showa Mini Boombox

The "Showa Mini Boombox" is a palm-sized boom box that can be used to record with a small cassette tape.

In addition to being able to listen to AM and FM radio using the switch and station selection dial, the main unit can also record in-line radio sound and external sound around you.

When a mini cassette tape measuring approximately 3.2 cm in size is inserted into the main unit, the recording mode is activated, allowing the user to record to the boombox body. The recording time of the cassette tape is up to 5 minutes for each of Side A and Side B. The unit is also equipped with "fast forward" and "rewind" buttons, which allow the user to start the recorded data to the unique "squeal-squeal" sound of the boombox.

In the Showa-era, the family would ask, "We're going to record the radio now, so please be quiet! and asking your family to be quiet while you record the radio.

Product Information
Showa-era Mini Boombox
Suggested retail price: 5,480 yen (excluding tax)
Release date: Scheduled for February 28, 2019 (Thursday)
Contents: main unit, 1 miniature cassette, 1 cassette case, 1 title sticker, instruction manual
Body size: W121mm x H64mm x D34mm (approx. 1/3 scale)
Weight: approx. 130g
Battery: 3 AAA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
Target age: 15 years old and up
Handling location: General merchandise stores, mass merchandisers, Internet retailers, etc. throughout Japan.