Astor Radio Corporation is an Australian radio manufacturer that began operating in 1926. Astor made radio receivers in Victoria

Victoria (Australia)

Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....

. Astor was progressive by offering radios in varying colours compared to other companies that offered the standard wood stains. Astor was in conflict with Walt Disney

Walt Disney

Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...

 for naming one of their radios the Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is a cartoon character created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks at The Walt Disney Studio. Mickey is an anthropomorphic black mouse and typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves...

. Astor was forced by legal action to stop using the Mickey Mouse logo. Astor bought its competition Eclipse and Essanay. However, Astor was bought itself by Pye Electronics in the 1960s, who was bought themselves by the giant Philips

Philips

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. , more commonly known as Philips, is a multinational Dutch electronics company....

company.