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Have you seen the youtube clip in the 'See It Operate' section? !THUMBS! International Mutoscope Penny Arcade Moving Pictures - Mechanism Explained Thanks for the reply - this clip is exactly what prompted my question. I can easily wire up a flex with a plug - but this clip shows a far more sophist...

Well I just got back from an auction today where I invested in my first ever mutoscope - a large round head "tinny". Having now got it home and had an initial poke around it seems to be mechanically complete and functional. However it hasnt got any wiring or lighting (the lamp holder is th...

I saw an ad recently which said that a vintage American 5 cent slot would work on the current UK 20p piece. Someone else also mentioned to me that a new 5p would work in the token payout of an early european slot.This all got me wondering which type of slot might be able to operate on current UK cur...

Hmmm interesting. Both my machines are on penny payout so there were no tokens in the machines.

Hey Rivierakid, The balls I supply are all new and shiny but, if you let me know the dimensions, I may have some old wrinkly ones in my pocket somewhere. !SMILER! I do have some used/worn/dull ones which you can have for price of postage if they're suitable. Thanks for the reply. Since I posted my ...

Hi there, I actually ended up buying both machines. Always a risk buying from photos but I figured I was unlikely to see these type of machines again so took the gamble. Having now had a good look at them I'd say they have been carefully restored in the past. Like you, I cant believe the felt is get...

Topic moved - Site Admin. I'm a newcomer to the forum and never imagined this would be the title of my first post! After being away from collecting circles for a good few years, I've recently become the proud owner of an early Automatic Novelty Co Victory Flag wall machine (some of you may have see...