1985-86 Funai Model VP-8000 VHS VCP

My now second oldest Funai VCR (VCP), using a first gen Shintom mechanism.
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[@Oldgamingfart]

The tape door reminds me of one or two of the Amstrad decks we had here in the UK (VCR 4500/ 4600). I recall some of the catalogue brands sold under the Goodmans, Sentra, TVVC, Proline, and Hinari brands also used a similar Shintom/ Funai chassis. I never stopped to consider how well-built they actually were! Back then, I was always only ever interested in 'high-end' Hi-Fi VHS (and later, S-VHS) machines from the likes of Panasonic, JVC, Philips, etc..

[@douglasallen9428]

This is probably one of the most well built VCRs (or VCPs) that I have ever seen... well done, Spats!!!

[@Trance88]

I grew up with an OEM Funai VCR from 1987 branded as a "Thomas". It was sold as part of an off brand Finger Hut special, entertainment center complete with matching TV and stereo system. The VCR we had is IDENTICAL to your Symphonic 5200.

[@douglasallen9428]

Man, that Taz-Mania intro brought back some serious memories!!!!!

[@kraig8812]

I like your picture icon.

[@IAmNotAFunguy]

I'm guessing this unit back in the day would have been used in places like schools and businesses which only used a VHS machine for playing tapes and nothing else?

[@LakeNipissing]

Well built. But that's likely the first VCR I have seen without _any_ type of display... not even a mechanical tape counter!!

[@Underappreciatedclassics]

Great work as usual guys. Sorry if this gets asked to much but I’m curious to know how things are going with the New Yorker turbo?

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

I was in my first year in college when that thing was squirted out of the assembly line

[@kraig8812]

I just watched Taz-Mania the other day. Ha! Nice.

[@chezsnailez]

Uggggggggghhhh... British Petroleum - Gulf Coast Division belts... We've had good results with Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner...

[@chrisschanneloftechnology4743]

Where do you get belts for your VCRs?

[@HarleyBadger]

We've had good luck finding large bulk bags of belts (BBBs?) on eBay.

[@TheVCRKing]

Only real OGs will remember "You've had made in Japan, no try made in China!"

[@NeathVideos]

This video is not very funai 😉

[@HarleyBadger]

Pshhh... LOL