Lot Number:
100
Item Location:
Broomfield
Preview Date/Time:
Online photos
Pickup Date/Time:
June 29-30 10:00am-4:00pm
Start Date/Time:
06/21/26, 7:00 AM
End Date/Time:
06/28/26, 8:40:00 PM
Description:
This is the Radio Shack Super Armatron mechanical robotic arm toy, catalog number 60-2558, custom manufactured in China for Radio Shack, a division of Tandy Corporation of Fort Worth, Texas. The Super Armatron was the upgraded successor to the original Armatron, featuring dual joystick controls that allow the user to grip, pick up, rotate, move, and release objects using the rubber-coated pinchers — all powered by two D batteries with no motors, relying entirely on a clever gear-driven mechanical system. The set includes the mechanical arm unit, globe modules, canisters, cones, and a two-player energy level countdown meter, making it both an educational toy and a competitive game. Introduced in the mid-1980s, the Super Armatron became an iconic piece of 1980s STEM toy history and remains highly sought after by vintage toy collectors and nostalgia enthusiasts. The original retail price sticker of $29.99 is still affixed to the box. The box itself shows significant shelf wear including corner crushing, edge splitting, surface scuffing, and general soiling consistent with decades of storage; the top panel shows notable surface abrasion and fading. Contents appear to be present based on the sealed/closed box, but completeness cannot be fully verified without opening — sold as-is. Overall condition of the box is Fair to Good; contents condition unknown.