dperry Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I hear alot of talk about how good the Shootin' Hoops interactive gumball machines are, and how they bring in more quarters than a typical single head machine. However I also know that they are no longer being made. I see that gumfun.com is still advertising them, but gumballs.com says that they are discontinued. So truth is, I don't know if they are still available to buy new. So, to that end, would anybody be interested in helping me to design a similar machine? I expect I would be making it out of wood and that they would be similar in appearance to Simon's interactive vendors (http://modularvendingsystem.com/What_Is_Interactive_Vending.php), but with the same functionality as the original hoops machine. Unfortunately, I'm hobbled by the fact that I have never really taken a good look at a SH machine to know how to recreate one. Can you owners of SH give me some detailed photos and dimentions. I especially need a view of the playing field taken from where the player would be standing. I can't find any photos on the web that give me that view. Any help and input would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPVendCo. Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 heres some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPVendCo. Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 hey steve, when I was uploading these pics I saw something that could use attention. when you "attach" there is not enough contrast between the dialogue box and the text colors. couldnt see if I had inserted anything in there or not till I posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavity Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hoops-Gum, distributed by NW(not made by them), might be another good alternative to making a SH knockoff. It's a bit larger, however, it is made from wood and has a bigger "playing field", check it out. I bet it would be easier to duplicate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperry Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hoops-Gum, distributed by NW(not made by them), might be another good alternative to making a SH knockoff. It's a bit larger, however, it is made from wood and has a bigger "playing field", check it out. I bet it would be easier to duplicate.Do you have a link or pictures? I've never heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperry Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hoops-Gum, distributed by NW(not made by them), might be another good alternative to making a SH knockoff. It's a bit larger, however, it is made from wood and has a bigger "playing field", check it out. I bet it would be easier to duplicate.I found it on the NW website. I called and asked and they say they no longer sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPVendCo. Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 are these pics helpful or did you need something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperry Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Yes, they are very helpful, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mage Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Is this one any good? http://cgi.ebay.com/0-25-Basketball-Vending-Machine_W0QQitemZ260504190825QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Vending?hash=item3ca7427f69 Looks like he has 2 of them for sale in separate auctions. Different then the Shootin' Hoops, so I don't know if this would be what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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