Egg machines. Where's the love?

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I bought one of these for my daughter. She is just shy of 2 years old, and was an addiction to throwing coins in my pin.

The Flintstones machine was (in my opinion) the best of the best out there. Fred spins around as an egg is released. His dialogue can be changed to say other things right out of the cartoon. The artwork is great. It boasts colorful art from the cartoon as well as side plexi containing other Hanna Barbara characters. The laminated sides are reminiscent of Bedrock. This machine was spendy, but given the condition, I think it was worth it.
I've already thrown on fresh T-molding since these pics.

Any other member have an egg machine in use at their home arcade?
Those who don't, I'd recommend grabbing one if you have young ones. They work pretty well for potty training (Eww!) and rewards when they do something right. Much like Pavlov's dog. We filled our eggs with stickers and typical cheesy prizes. She loves it. Hard thing to do, given square footage of most people's gamerooms I suppose.
 

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It's a space issue for me or I would have picked up one of them that was going for $25 locally not too long ago.
 
Been looking for a cheap one for quite a while, they're in short supply and usually working ones can fetch a premium...At least that's what I've seen...
I'm waiting for an auction to come around where someone has like 20 of them, and they can't give them away :)
I know 3-4 people around here who are looking for one as well.
This is the one I want though:
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I have seen the Flintstones one in the wild before. Can't remember where though. Once upon a time I dreamed of dedicating gameroom space to stuff like this. My gameroom always looks bigger in my mind than it does with my eyes though. I have to keep reminding myself of that. ;)
 
Dang, I forgot all about these and I've been wanting to get more things the little kids will like (mine are 2 years and 8 weeks, so I still have several years where stupid things like Egg machines would actually be enjoyed by the kids). Been kicking around the idea of a crane, motion ride, and even basic redemption stuff.

I think I could spare the space. Put me on the official list of people wanting one. Prefer a chicken or rabbit or something (versus Fred).

Then again, if I put an Egg machine in there that gives stickers, she'll never play the educational games or classic games ever again... Not sure I want that...

Wade
 
Item number: 200253126265 that one's been on ebay for a long time, missing the chicken though.. pretty funny description.

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FUN CHICKEN arcade game. SOMEONE STOLE OUR CHICKEN AND HER EGGS !!!! (Reward leading to arrest and conviction of these Felons - You will get 1 case of scalpels ) Unit is Apx. 5' high. Base is apx. 24" x 24". 124 pounds. One of the plastic sides is broken -we have missing piece. We plugged it in, put in a quarter the inside piece spins and it makes sounds like a chicken-- Maybe the chicken is invisible !. A plastic egg is suppose to drop out with a prize inside. Since the chicken is invisible you can say the prize is also invisible !!!--- OUR EGGS ARE GONE !!! Great piece -- Makes you smile-- Create something else out of it !!!! No key. We will pack for additional fee but you must provide your own shipping arrangements or pickup at our facility. Please email with any questions. See our store for lots more!]
 
I use to have several. The Dallas auction had some a few years back and I got some cheap. I had 2 Flinstones one I paid 50 bucks for. The place I bought it from had it turned backwards as they had gotten written up for no tax sticker on it. It worked but when you turned it on it would give a free egg. I traded it for a Turbo Mini. Not sure what happend to the other. I also had the chicken on and a mini chicken one. As well as one made by Gremlin aka the game maker. I wouldn't mind getting another Flinstones one but people seem to want o much for them and I'm not willing to give over 50.
 
Growing up the King Stupids off Acedemy in Colorado Springs had one. We opted usually to go for the capsule machines though because you could get at least some sort of idea what you might be getting.
 
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