RetroMe
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« on: September 05, 2010, 07:29:14 pm » |
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Thought I would share one of my recent Gumball restoration projects. It's a Northwestern manufactured in 1949. Themed it to very Nice Dr. Pepper. Adding it to my collection.....I'm going to need more room.....
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« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2010, 08:55:42 pm » |
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Nice job RetroMe!
No offense, but I have never understood the concept of making a soda themed gumball machine. What does soda have to do with gumballs?
RetroMe - I noticed your avatar is a 1930's DP GFL porcelain sign. Do you own one?
I bought one 40 or so years ago for $20 or so - still own it and love it!
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« Last Edit: September 06, 2010, 12:54:57 am by collecture »
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« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2010, 02:57:16 pm » |
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Nice job.
Maybe he has a Dr Pepper room and by painting it in a Pepper theme it is a way to justify getting it?
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« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2010, 03:46:17 pm » |
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I did not mean my comment in a negative way at all - it is a nice restoration and doesn't look at all like a slapstick job.
I guess it is just the semi-purist in me. If you recall, I have a Standard Coin Changer in a DP theme, which is a fantasy piece. I can make a connection though between the coin changer and soda, but I just can't relate soda and gumballs. I see a lot of them (soda themed gumball machines), so maybe it is just me!
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2010, 03:52:12 pm » |
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I did not mean my comment in a negative way at all - it is a nice restoration and doesn't look at all like a slapstick job.
I guess it is just the semi-purist in me. If you recall, I have a Standard Coin Changer in a DP theme, which is a fantasy piece. I can make a connection though between the coin changer and soda, but I just can't relate soda and gumballs. I see a lot of them (soda themed gumball machines), so maybe it is just me!
No, it's not just you. It looks nice, but I don't get the connection either. |
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RetroMe
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« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2010, 04:29:57 pm » |
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I appreciate the feedback. The Dr. pepper theme was just something I thought would look original and was fun to do. Gumball machines in themselves are pretty boring so adding a collectable theme gives it a Wow-factor. Kids and wife love it.....Next restoration project is for me...Stoner Jr....
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« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2010, 05:06:08 pm » |
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I love Dp stuff too - here is my DP Standard Coin Changer I mentioned earlier.
Let's see some other pieces in your collection.
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2010, 07:15:03 pm » |
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I appreciate the feedback. The Dr. pepper theme was just something I thought would look original and was fun to do.
Ok. Good answer! |
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Vendo 63 Stylestar (Restored)
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« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2010, 01:08:53 am » |
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I'm a bit of pureist too... That said I did once do a NW49 in a Pepsi theme that sold well and I do have a US Mailbox in the DP Green...
Retrome - What other candy machines do you have???
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« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2010, 06:56:08 am » |
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I think you can make it whatever you want. If you like it, I love it.  |
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A lot of stuff.
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« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2010, 07:15:15 am » |
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i'm a purist, but it does add coolness.
I've seen where too many decals can make it look cheesy, but you did a swell job. i'd proudly display it
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« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2010, 11:03:19 am » |
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I agree with the purist's out there but your's looks good and is not overdone. At somepoint I want to get a NW49 and do it up original for dispensing nuts.  Tim |
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« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2010, 11:07:54 am » |
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Larry were you singing kumbaya, while you were typing that  ? |
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« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2010, 11:19:04 am » |
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I agree with the purist's out there but your's looks good and is not overdone. At somepoint I want to get a NW49 and do it up original for dispensing nuts. Tim I agree and don't get the connection..If i was going to restore an old gumball / peanut machine, I think it would be cool to restore it with some old Gumball or Peanut logos? or like an old fashion MR Peanut graphics and such... |
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« Reply #14 on: September 07, 2010, 05:21:19 pm » |
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I think you can make it whatever you want. If you like it, I love it. How about a wood grain Coke one?  |
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