What's my involvement with Mold-A-Rama??? Well let's see, hmm, I guess it's pure nerdy interest in one of the more complex classic coin operated devices. This machine has it all... it is an electromechanically operated injection molding machine which contains pneumatics, hydraulics, refrigeration and is all housed in one ultra cool modern 50's-60's jukebox style housing! Besides its ability to produce a souvenir to take home; it stimulates all of the senses to provide a great experience and fond memories. Again, were do I fit in... well let me quote my old webpage:
"I, like many others, have very fond memories of these machines. A trip
to Como Zoo (the local standard zoo of the 1970's) just wasn't
complete unless I BEGGED to make one of these. Just like something out
of The Simpsons, "Can I get one! Can I get one! Can I get one! Can I get
one! Can I....". Also included in this little tirade would be, "I
promise I'll be good from now on!" or "I won't ask for anything else!",
"Pleeeeeeeease!".
Now with this afore mentioned knowledge and the fact that I love to
collect old coin operated devices to restore and more importantly a
continual burning desire to find out more about were these cool old
items came from. Remember, someone got paid (in theory) to design
these devices and in most cases someone else thought them worthy of making
money. So using the following links you can navigate through all
the stuff I've wasted pointless hours on... hopefully you may find some
of it interesting
too.
Feel free to drop me an email with comment or questions at
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A beautifully restored Mold-A-Rama that is own and operated by The William A. Jones Co. can again be found at Como Zoo in St. Paul!!!
My son and I at Como Zoo 2007
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