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Yes, it turned out quite an enjoyable day didn't it? In addition to my exploits on the pogo stick, I thought it was quite amusing when, in the absence of any machines, someone suggested we should auction our wives. When it came to my turn, I got £40 for Sharron, which I thought was most reasonable, ...

That's a great find Dave, and a version I've never seen before.
It's an ABT shooter, the more common examples include US Marshall and Challenger.They were made in the 1960s or possibly late 50s, and are quite common over here, but I've never seen one like that.

The catalogues should be ready to post Monday or Tuesday, so if you haven't already done so, order yours now! I've tried to post an ad. in the MARKET, but without success. However, simply email me through this site with your email address, and I'll email you a paypal invoice. As with our previous ev...

Hello Mark, I'm pretty sure the ball diameter is 9/16". If I get a chance, I'll measure a ball out of my Many Happy Returns tomorrow.

Jerry

Er, what's all this cm nonsense? I think most users of this site would appreciate inches. If it helps, 1 inch = 25.4 mm

Jerry

Back in January, for the film premier of the new film Sweeny Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Odeon, Leicester Square, Steve Maxted was asked to supply some of his machines for the 'after party', attended by 900 guests. Steve kindly allowed me to publish the press release in the March i...

Thanks to all those who have returned their entry forms. However, we're now getting very near to the closing date for entries (tomorrow), and although we may be able to extend this date by a few days, I really do need to get entries in as soon as possible. If you do not have an entry form, email me ...

I've seen several of these in the past. I think it's called TOTE WIN or something like that. I'm sure the words TOTE and WIN or WINNER are in the title.
Hope that helps.
Jerry

There shouldn't be a problem posting pictures in this forum, but I think you have to be a registered member.

The Storm is an interesting addition to this range of machines, I note a number of differences. In particular, the absence of a payout knob indicates some form of automatic payout - solenoid perhaps? There are a number of differences in the case design too. It appears to be shorter, with a much sma...

Sadly, Arrgee, I expect most users of this site remember LSD.

I know a few hippy types who probably remember the other LSD too!

Four Wondermatics advertisements, which were published in the Amusement Caterers' Association year books, 1962 - 65.

In the March issue of Mechanical Memories Magazine, I published details of seven previously unknown Wonders allwins. These have come to light as a result of the discovery of four Wondermatics advertisements, which were published in the Amusement Caterers' Association year books, 1962 - 65. The seven...

I had hoped the March magazines would have been in the post yesterday, but there's a problem at the printers, so I'm now hoping I will be able to get them in the post Monday or Tuesday. In the meantime, I can confirm we will be back in Sarratt for the spring bash on 27th April. Entry forms will be i...

I suspect this is a standard Mills Hi-top which has had a light bulb added at some time. As far as I am aware, Mills didn't produce electro-mechanical Hi-Tops, and I have a pound note that says the machine is totally mechanical.

Isn't it strange the vendor hasn't included pictures of the mech?

Carters book lists a 'Scientific Electric Palmist' under Charles Ahrens, and dates it 1922. I guess this is probably the machine to which it refers. I operate a similar machine at Brighton, and know of three others. I'm sure there are more - but still a fairly rare machine.

OK, so the Town Broker is not a future pay machine, but this still doesn't answer the intriguing 'predetermined payout' claim on the original flyer. The outcome from a disc spinning freely (or three reels) is purely random, and an average percentage is purely statistical - theoretically based on an ...

Er, sorry! I appear to have been talking balls again. To be honest, I've never owned or even played an Essex machine - I just recall hearing at some time in the past that they work in the same way as the Stockbroker machines. Clearly I was misinformed.

Jerry

I'm having an early night tonight

What you have there is a 'Clock' manufactured by Bryans Automatic Works, Kegworth, Derbyshire. The original 6 Win version was first produced in 1930. On insertion of a penny, the player turns the key on the right whereby the hands wizz round just as they would on a real clock (but a lot faster). The...