Neon Cube Radio Box 8801, Transparent Acrylic with Blue Glow, 1978

This Neon Cube Radio Box, manufactured in 1978, is a striking example of late 20th-century electronic design that merges playful aesthetics with technical transparency. Housed in a fully clear acrylic cube, it reveals every wire, circuit, and component—turning the inner workings of a functional radio into a visual centerpiece. A date-stamped transformer inside confirms its production as June 23, 1978, offering rare provenance and authenticity.
The radio features side-mounted speakers, six analog control knobs on the front, and a transparent handle on top, echoing the era’s fascination with modularity and tech-forward styling. When plugged in, the internal blue neon tube ignites, transforming the device into a glowing sculpture that feels equally at home in a sci-fi film set or a postmodern interior.
This piece perfectly captures the cultural mood of the late '70s—where consumer tech was becoming more expressive, and circuit boards were no longer hidden but celebrated. It operates as both a working FM/AM radio and a conversation-starting design object.
Preserved in excellent condition and fully functional, this 1978 Neon Cube Box Radio is a rare collectible for lovers of vintage electronics, design history, or anyone drawn to objects that proudly expose the beauty of their engineering.