This version of the Sonicon Bus loosely enters the realm of sci-fi tin toys on account of the satellite dish on its roof. It was a standout among tin toys, because it came with a plastic whistle that serves as its remote control: by blowing the whistle, the bus can be commanded to reverse while turning, and whistling again redirects it forward again, while the satellite dish on its roof swivels to match its direction. A better known toy in this series was Masudaya’s popular Sonicon Rocket, which shared the same sonic whistle feature.