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by john t peterson
Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:42 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Nice row of cast iron machines
Replies: 23
Views: 4704

Re: Nice row of cast iron machines

I think the bucket was to accommodate spitting out your chewing tobacco prior to the photo. At least, that's what they're used for here in Tennessee.

J Peterson
Tobacco Road, USA
by john t peterson
Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:32 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Machine Conversions
Replies: 5
Views: 586

Re: Machine Conversions

I'll let our cousins provide the definitive answer but I think it lies somewhere around the legalization of slot machines in Great Britain and the loss of appeal of these "quaint" relics from their past. By the way, Roger, I'll give you a free ride on my Concorde if you can convince the ot...
by john t peterson
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Searching for old pals
Replies: 12
Views: 1843

Re: Searching for old pals

I like the way you converted your Windsor chairs into stools, Roger. Clever.

J Peterson
Stoolin' around, USA
by john t peterson
Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Celebration
Replies: 10
Views: 1281

Re: Celebration

Roger,

Please refrain from divulging any more insider information regarding airline pilots. It tends to diminish our Superman image.

J Peterson
Flyboy, USA
by john t peterson
Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Celebration
Replies: 10
Views: 1281

Re: CELEBRATION

I don't think Shady Pines allows gambling, Roger. Better to ask for a case of prunes. Or maybe a new walker.

J Peterson
Celebrating your anniversary, USA
by john t peterson
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: A really Sad Story
Replies: 22
Views: 1749

Re: A really Sad Story

Ken was in the first vanguard of collectors who put time and effort into researching this genre and then worked to educate the rest of us. I met him once at a COCA convention (Coin Operated Collector's Association) many years ago. He was very approachable and what I regarded as a normal guy. His boo...
by john t peterson
Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Happy Christmas
Replies: 12
Views: 1506

Re: Happy Christmas

Bah Humbug! (I don't believe it but thought I should post it for balance.)

J Peterson
Christmas lite, USA
by john t peterson
Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: See it Operate!
Topic: Re: Music Machines
Replies: 31
Views: 27409

Re: Music Machines

Wow! These ladies may be the first known DJ's. I assume they had a good knowledge of the tunes and their location on the shelves above.

J Peterson
Looney Tunes, USA
by john t peterson
Wed Dec 06, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member from Canterbury
Replies: 6
Views: 1305

Re: New member from Canterbury

You are a perfect candidate for membership, Jon. Your rehab accomplishments over an amazing range of items is nothing short of astounding. If we were a company, you would be "Head Engineer without Peer." Welcome aboard. J Peterson Nominating Committee, USA PS. Your wife must be a Saint. I'...
by john t peterson
Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Jubilee Riviera Cabinet Style 1950s/'60s bandit ID
Replies: 7
Views: 2662

Re: Jubilee Riviera Cabinet Style 1950s/'60s bandit ID

coppinpr wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:08 pmI find this glass a bit disturbing. For some obscure reason the girl has a diamond-studded eye patch over her left eye. Looks very weird to me, and it's not the only glass she appears on.
A "one-eyed Jill?"

J Peterson
All in, USA
by john t peterson
Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Spicers vintage slot machine auctions
Replies: 94
Views: 13856

Re: Spicers Auction 24.11.2023

I used to own a later version of the Chicago Coin "Basketball Champ." Same game, different case. It was a fantastic game and a delight to play. The original version, offered here, is well worth the starting bid, provided it works.

J Peterson
Round Ball fan, USA
by john t peterson
Fri Nov 17, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: No Room in the Inn
Replies: 14
Views: 2396

Re: No Room in the Inn

Never let facts stand in the way of a good story. :didact:

J Peterson
Fact chucker, USA
by john t peterson
Sun Nov 12, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Allwin identification
Replies: 10
Views: 1412

Re: Allwin identification

I'm pretty sure it's a Whales machine, maybe recased. Here are two.
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by john t peterson
Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Saleroom roundups
Replies: 242
Views: 137546

Re: Saleroom roundups

$553 USD for a Bryans Hidden Treasure?? Blimey. The Yanks are blithering idiots. Someone stole this machine.

J Peterson
Crying in my beer, USA. !!CHEERS!!
by john t peterson
Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Genco King Fish
Replies: 10
Views: 1125

Re: Genco King Fish

According to the Arcade Museum, it was an electro-mechanical pinball machine.
by john t peterson
Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Isle of Man Grand Prix Steer-a-ball
Replies: 19
Views: 7375

Re: Isle of Man Steer-a-ball

The American TV show "60 Minutes" ran an episode on the Isle of Man TT race last Sunday: https://www.iomtt.com/news/2023/10/22/t ... us-tv-show

It's an insane race.

J Peterson
Cycleless, USA
by john t peterson
Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Caille / Clement & Whales Countertop disc machines
Replies: 160
Views: 87906

Re: Caille / Clement & Whales Countertop disc machines

That's it, Mr. P. You are no longer just web site guru par excellent, you are now a distinguished researcher and author. We all now await with bated breath, your upcoming tome: "Allwins; Origins and Examples, A Delight for the Common Man."

J Peterson
All in for allwins, USA
by john t peterson
Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Early Memories
Replies: 7
Views: 8233

Re: Early Memories

Wow! What a terrific story, coppinpr. It could well serve as the basis for a movie. It has everything: money, criminals, foreigners and a young lad in the middle. Someone call Spielberg.

J Peterson
Stage right, USA
by john t peterson
Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Dale Electronics Pom-Pom Gun identified
Replies: 4
Views: 801

Re: pom pom gun id

Dale Electronics produced a game called Pom Pom Gun in 1958. There was no picture of the machine but I'm pretty sure it is your game. There was also a game named "Sky Gunner" made by Genco in 1952 but the picture shows a different machine. Military themed arcade games were very popular in...
by john t peterson
Fri Sep 15, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: BM Co Pin Royal
Replies: 7
Views: 1210

Re: BMco Pin Royal

We'll win your heart yet, Treefrog. Allwins forever! :tarah:

J Peterson
All-in, USA