Vicman Automatic Machine Co. Countess pinball identified
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Vicman Automatic Machine Co. Countess pinball identified
Came across this recently, a small early pinball type machine. Plays on 1d. Has battery for score needle to move either +/- depending if a ball rolls over a red or green channel. Slightly bigger than a laptop computer, about 6" deep. Anyone know anything about these or has anyone seen one before as I cannot locate any info. Thanks
Re: Battery Operated Vintage Mini Pinball
That’s an interesting machine I’ve never seen one exactly like that, but lots of '30s pins had batteries. Hopefully someone has more info for you?
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Re: Battery Operated Vintage Mini Pinball
I used to have one many years ago, but don't think I have a picture unfortunately. It may have been your game. Because the balls are quite small and light, I recall the little rollover contacts had to be set just right so they registered a score without impeding the balls.
The Vicman Automatic Machine Company is recorded in THE LONDON GAZETTE, 22 DECEMBER, 1936.
The Vicman Automatic Machine Company is recorded in THE LONDON GAZETTE, 22 DECEMBER, 1936.
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Re: Battery Operated Vintage Mini Pinball
Pennymachines, you are absolutely right regarding the weight of balls and accuracy of setting the contacts... what a pain in the backside they're proving to be. However, a great little table top game, and fun to play.
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Re: Battery Operated Vintage Mini Pinball
This example was sold at the Elephant House, November 2018.
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