February 15, 2007

“Automat” Sells Toys To Youngsters (Jul, 1954)

Filed under: Toys and Games — @ 11:12 am
Source: Popular Mechanics ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Jul, 1954
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“Automat” Sells Toys To Youngsters
When youngsters in Stockholm go shopping they can buy their toys in a new “automat for playthings.” The display machine is divided into bins with a window in each bin. The child inspects the toys through the windows and deposits his money to receive the toy he selects.

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  1. I heard the Japanese sell unusual items in their vending machines.
    I couldn’t find a weird example, so….this….

    http://www.photomann.com/japan/machines/

    Comment by jayessell — February 18, 2007 @ 10:11 am

  2. [...] of products, toys being one of them. Imagine a vending machine with blind box vinyl toys. [via Modern Mechanix] READ MORE: Automat, Retro Technology, Retro Toys, Vending Machine Posted by Tahir on February [...]

    Pingback by Urban Retro Lifestyle - Art, Vinyl Toys, Video Games, Cartoons and Comics » The Retro Toy Vending Machine — February 18, 2007 @ 11:19 am

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