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I was wondering if you have any information on a conical shaped clown head machine.  You put your money in the noise and then run the nose to the side and back to dispense the gum.  I believe it was purchased in 1957-59 but not sure if it was purchased new.  Thank you in advance for any assistance. Deb

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Hi Deborah,

I been looking for information on this machine, can you tell me who manufactured it? I found one made in 1975 so I am sure that this is not the one. If I could see a picture of it or find out who made it, that would help me a lot. If you can email a photo my email is: jackpot7@ix.netcom.com
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Rodger

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I am an expert on old coin operated machines, slot machines, trade stimulator's, jukeboxes, old arcade machines, etc. I have been identifying these for people who respond to my web site listed below, for a few years now. In almost all cases I am able to tell them about their old coin operated machines, the year, the value, and other general information about their machines. I do not know much about soda vending machines, coin banks, or scales, but I will try to help you with these if I can. Please email photo's to: jackpot7@ix.netcom.com My web site is at: http://www.coinslots.com

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I bought my first slot machine, a .50 Cent Mills Black Cherry in 1969 and have been hooked from that time, I still have that Slot machine! Before that I found a open barrel full of old scraped jukebox wall boxes behind a restaurant, I wanted them all but never took a one of them. Anything that took a coin drove me nuts!

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