January 1978
Those Wonderful Watlings: Like Watling machines? You’re not alone. This ornate slot machine that never changed its basic style faded into history, but collectors worldwide will never forget them.
Those Fantastic Auctions: Two important auctions—one in Los Angeles; the other in Las Vegas—are a week apart. This exclusive interview with the promoters gives all the facts.
The Anatomy of a Bug: The modern slot machine player doesn’t have problems with bugs. Can it be a new scientific breakthrough? This entertaining treatment of the "bug problem" gives a fascinating insight to a vanishing practice.
A Brief History of the Pinball Machine: This capsulated history ranges from 1830 to modern-day machines and gadgets.
The World’s Largest Flea Market? The Pasadena Rose Bowl is advertised as "the world’s largest flea market." This special article concentrates on its value to the collector.
FEBRUARY 1978
It’s Time the Laws Were Changed A classic article discusses the legality of antique slot machines.
Are Your Clicks in Order? Get out your stethoscope and give your slot machines a checkup.
The Music Box Here is a history of the music box, featuring the famous Regina.
If You Can’t See It, It’s Not Legal An Indiana attorney is disturbed about his state’s laws dealing with pinball machines.
This One is Loaded The Mills BASEBALL FRONT O.K. VENDER slot machine is loaded with special features.
Allow Me to Introduce You to My Master "Master" gumball machines have completely captivated one collector. Here’s the story.
Scoring Big and Resetting Here is how you can fix those inoperative scoring reels on your pinball machine.
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March 1978
Gumballs, Peanuts, Etc. A vending machine collector tells his story, with over five dozen machines illustrated and described.
Why Collect Jukeboxes? One look at a few of this fellow’s jukeboxes shows why he got turned on.
The Unique Antiques Auction Culver City, California, January 28-29, 1978. This memorable event was the kickoff for a 10-day chain of events that will be long remembered by collectors worldwide.
It Was a Great Time The Gilgoffs hosted a between-the-auctions party in Culver City.
Is This Really America? The plight of a slot machine collector whose machines were confiscated should be of concern to all hobbyists.
Will New York Go Legal? That is the question. And we visit with one man who wants to twist the results our way.
The Victorian Casino Antiques Auction Roy Arrington’s early February auction at the Frontier hotel in Las Vegas was the biggest to date and wound up being the most unforgettable 10-day chain of events in the history of coin-op collecting.
Pinballs at the Unique Antiques Auction The TIVOLI JR. and BINGO machines became attention-getters.
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APRIL 1978
What is a Slot Machine? Those fascinating early machines bear little resemblance to slot machines today.
The Legend of the TRlPLE IMP A fantasy? Who can tell? This may be one tall tale!
Gumballing! Valuable information for collectors of gumball machines is contained in this entertaining article.
Tomorrow is Here for Jukebox Tubes You had better get those needed tubes before it is too late! By the way, whatever happened to electron tubes?
What Are They Worth? For everyone who has ever asked the question, this announcement of a new price guide will be great news.
We’re Off to See the Wizard The Bally super-shooter story with a complete listing of all finalists.
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MAY 1978
Life is Just a Game of Bagatelle — This in-depth article on the origins of the pinball machines and the earliest models known is the most extensive to date.
Who Are Those Odd-Looking Fellows? — Overseas travel can change a slot machine’s appearance.
The Biggest Little City is Growing Up — New casinos are popping up all over Reno, Nevada.
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June 1978
A Tribute To Yesterday Ron Brooks turned his clock and calendar back 70 years! His tribute to a slower way of life is his "new" store. But there is something strange about this store: Nothing is for sale!
The Canning Americana Auction Although this auction was not actively advertised for collectors of coin-operated machines, it had a great number of them, and prices were generally lower.
The Orchestrion Is there really an orchestra in that cabinet?
The A-1 Supply Company An insightful look at the antique side of this rapidly growing company.
The Slot Machines of San Juan Two Loose Change readers who vacationed there complimented each other so much in their reports that their article was published as one basic story.
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July 1978
Life is Just a Game of Bagatelle — This in-depth article on the origins of the pinball machines and the earliest models known is the most extensive to date.
Who Are Those Odd-Looking Fellows? — Overseas travel can change a slot machine’s appearance.
The Biggest Little City is Growing Up — New casinos are popping up all over Reno, Nevada.
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August 1978
A Tribute To Yesterday Ron Brooks turned his clock and calendar back 70 years! His tribute to a slower way of life is his "new" store. But there is something strange about this store: Nothing is for sale!
The Canning Americana Auction Although this auction was not actively advertised for collectors of coin-operated machines, it had a great number of them, and prices were generally lower.
The Orchestrion Is there really an orchestra in that cabinet?
The A-1 Supply Company An insightful look at the antique side of this rapidly growing company.
The Slot Machines of San Juan Two Loose Change readers who vacationed there complimented each other so much in their reports that their article was published as one basic story.
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September 1978
Life is Just a Game of Bagatelle — This in-depth article on the origins of the pinball machines and the earliest models known is the most extensive to date.
Who Are Those Odd-Looking Fellows? — Overseas travel can change a slot machine’s appearance.
The Biggest Little City is Growing Up — New casinos are popping up all over Reno, Nevada.
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October 1978
A Tribute To Yesterday Ron Brooks turned his clock and calendar back 70 years! His tribute to a slower way of life is his "new" store. But there is something strange about this store: Nothing is for sale!
The Canning Americana Auction Although this auction was not actively advertised for collectors of coin-operated machines, it had a great number of them, and prices were generally lower.
The Orchestrion Is there really an orchestra in that cabinet?
The A-1 Supply Company An insightful look at the antique side of this rapidly growing company.
The Slot Machines of San Juan Two Loose Change readers who vacationed there complimented each other so much in their reports that their article was published as one basic story.
Coming Soon: Available for individual purchase soon through Amazon (or purchase the annual compendium available now!)
November 1978
Life is Just a Game of Bagatelle — This in-depth article on the origins of the pinball machines and the earliest models known is the most extensive to date.
Who Are Those Odd-Looking Fellows? — Overseas travel can change a slot machine’s appearance.
The Biggest Little City is Growing Up — New casinos are popping up all over Reno, Nevada.
* Coming Soon: Available for individual purchase through Amazon (or purchase the annual compendium available now!)
December 1978
A Tribute To Yesterday Ron Brooks turned his clock and calendar back 70 years! His tribute to a slower way of life is his "new" store. But there is something strange about this store: Nothing is for sale!
The Canning Americana Auction Although this auction was not actively advertised for collectors of coin-operated machines, it had a great number of them, and prices were generally lower.
The Orchestrion Is there really an orchestra in that cabinet?
The A-1 Supply Company An insightful look at the antique side of this rapidly growing company.
The Slot Machines of San Juan Two Loose Change readers who vacationed there complimented each other so much in their reports that their article was published as one basic story.
Coming Soon: Available for individual purchase soon through Amazon (or purchase the annual compendium available now!)