They are still manufactured today in tube manufacturing facilities primarily in russia of other eastern block countries i.e. sovetek and svetlana. Simply peruse various tube sites for more in-depth information.
The toaster is not really a joke. Tubes make lots of heat, and you could certainly build a toaster using them. What's more, you could probably sell it on Audiogon! (With a special power cord for improved English muffins).
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