Vulcan the Robot
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Vulcan the Robot
Anyone know what this machine is called, who made it?
I feel sure this machine has been talked about on this forum in the past, but if it has I can’t find a reference to it.
I feel sure this machine has been talked about on this forum in the past, but if it has I can’t find a reference to it.
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He's Vulcan the Robot, "the talking fortune teller", manufactured by A M Booth of AMECO (Hong Kong Works) - see Automatic News in the Arena.
(Not to be confused with Victor the Robot).
Nice picture, by the way. Do you know which pier?
(Not to be confused with Victor the Robot).
Nice picture, by the way. Do you know which pier?
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And looks like an Ahrens Talkie scale in the background. Don't have my Costa at hand to check that though........
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Hi Dave , I know I had seen that machine on here I remember the reference to Hong Kong Works, the pier was Blackpool 1935. this is the full photo. I will also be posting it on my website. http://slotmachines.bravehost.com/page8.htmlpennymachines wrote:He's Vulcan the Robot, "the talking fortune teller", manufactured by A M Booth of AMECO (Hong Kong Works) - see Automatic News in the Arena.
Nice picture, by the way. Do you know which pier?
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Stuart ......
You have an uncanny knack for stumbling over the most atmospheric photos, I've long suspected you have your own time machine.
That one is a belter and screams out "Caption Competition" although at the moment nothing springs to mind for me I'm sure others are champing at the bit.
Jeremy
You have an uncanny knack for stumbling over the most atmospheric photos, I've long suspected you have your own time machine.
That one is a belter and screams out "Caption Competition" although at the moment nothing springs to mind for me I'm sure others are champing at the bit.
Jeremy
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I think you're right. Well spotted!Gameswat wrote:And looks like an Ahrens Talkie scale in the background. Don't have my Costa at hand to check that though........
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Hahaha! But seriously, that was a pretty cutting edge location with at least two Talkie machines. One day someone needs to find a location shot with the Auto Talkie sound Mutoscope, and make John Petersons and my week!
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OK I am on it!! Next time I am back in the 1930s I will take a photo for you...Gameswat wrote: One day someone needs to find a location shot with the Auto Talkie sound Mutoscope, and make John Petersons and my week!
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pick me up a bag of pre 1928 6d while your thereOK I am on it!! Next time I am back in the 1930s I will take a photo for you.
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Lady on left: "My, that Vulcan has a very large head, hasn't he? He must be much smarter than I. I shall never be as popular as Vulcan."
Lady on right: "Yes, Dear, but don't despair; your chest is much larger."
J Peterson
American anatomist
Lady on right: "Yes, Dear, but don't despair; your chest is much larger."
J Peterson
American anatomist
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