King Eightstar 8mm Film Editor / Viewer - 6V 10W Lamp - Made in Japan - 1960s Vintage - With Original Box - Pre-Owned

Used / Pre-owned — completely untested. Condition as shown in images. Please refer to all photos carefully before purchasing.

A pre-owned King Eightstar 8mm film editor and viewer, made in Japan, dating from the 1960s. A classic A-frame / easel-style 8mm film editor with a manual advance crank, backlit viewing screen, film transport sprockets, focus frame control, and a built-in film cutting ruler — all the essentials for editing and splicing Standard 8mm or Double 8 home movie film. Comes with its original King card box — a rare bonus for collectors.

Item details (photo-verified):

• Brand: King
• Model: Eightstar (Editor Eightstar)
• Format: 8mm film editor / viewer (Standard 8 / Double 8)
• Body number: 19627
• Lamp specification: 6V – 10W (primary voltage: 240V)
• Body colour: Cream / off-white metal side panels with brushed silver-grey ribbed central panel; dark grey/slate blue plastic components
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Era: 1960s
• Includes: Unit + original King “editor eightstar” card box

Features (photo-verified):

• Backlit frosted glass viewing screen — upper A-frame section — for frame-by-frame film viewing
• Manual advance crank handle — black rubber-tipped, right side — for advancing film frame by frame
• Two chrome film transport sprocket / roller wheels — front panel
• Film gate / lens assembly — dark grey ribbed housing
• “FOCUS FRAME” dial — lower front panel — for focusing the viewed frame
• Film cutting / splicing ruler — metric scale along the bottom edge of the front panel
• King crown enamel badge — red, right side panel
• Mains powered — 240V primary

Condition (photo-verified — please read carefully):

• Used / pre-owned — completely untested — functionality unknown
• General age-related yellowing / patina to the cream panels — consistent with 60+ years of age
• Light surface marks and minor soiling consistent with age
• All mechanical components (sprockets, crank handle, focus dial) appear present and intact in photos
• Important — mains power cable: the cable end has no plug attached — bare wires are visible in photos. A new plug will need to be fitted by a competent person before any attempt to power the unit. Do not attempt to use without a correctly fitted plug.
• Original box: present but well-worn — creasing, edge wear, surface soiling, and partial label peeling consistent with age
• Condition as shown in images

Ideal for:

• Vintage 8mm film editing and splicing
• Analogue / home movie film enthusiasts
• Display or prop use
• Restoration project
• 1960s retro home decor or photography studio display