Buck Rogers Sonic Ray Gun from Norton-Honer Mfg. Co. (1950s)

A vintage advertisement from the 195os for the Official Buck Rogers Sonic Ray Gun from Norton-Honer Mfg. Co.

Paying homage to the space-faring exploits of sci-fi fan-favorite Buck Rogers, Norton-Honer released an official Sonic Ray Gun in the 1950s.  Powered by two C-batteries, the gun was essentially a tricked-out flashlight. Much to the chagrin of parents everywhere, Norton-Honer also incorporated a sonic buzzer into the mix, allowing kids to signal with light AND sound via a “secret sonic control” knob built into the toy.

Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!