4 Free large items in Vancouver BC, Canada

[Xphile]

Bio Rhythm Machine



looks like new,  obviously well kept and seems to be working perfectly (except
for no cards to print on - saw a roll of cards on ebay for 9.99) and has original schematics and manual inside...would make a wicked mp3 jukebox at the very least.


I also have a wham bam that appears to be originally from John Robertson's flippers.com here in Vancouver as the picture on his site is the exact same machine (down to the mismatched knobs:-) 



haven't even brought it home or plugged it in yet, and don't know much at all about the game..I assume a pong knock off? It's definately bronze age, and John said if anything is or does go wrong with it he can fix it.

http://www.arcadeflyers.com/index.php?page=flyer&id=2623&image=1

Next up is a westlake systems "Super Soccer" 2 or 4 person cocktail, complete and powers up to a white screen..should be an easy fix for flippers..

http://www.arcadeflyers.com/index.php?page=thumbs&id=2638


Finally, a Nutting and Associates "Computer Quiz". The Grandfather of our holy grail!

mine is a two player version - works fine,

http://www.computerspacefan.com/ComputerQuiz.htm

and from:http://www.atarionline.com/arcaderesto1.html
 
 "Nutting Associates Computer Quiz 
 
 What an odd machine!  Part film projector, part computer, and part flashlight.  Dave Nutting, the brother of Bill Nutting (the Computer Space people) made this quiz game in the late 60's-early 70's.  Although it is not a "video game", per se, it is VERY similar in layout to the electronics of Computer Space.  Boards are assembled in a toaster-style cage, separate regulator, and output device (in this case, a film projector).  I have this machine in storage now, and plan to do "something" with it in the coming year.  It is significant in the history of video games because so much of it was adapted over to NA-2010, or more commonly known, Computer Space "

even more info from: http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=90845

"q: what's it worth?
  a:Not a lot of cash, but TONS of historical relevance. I would say 100-500, depending on condition (500 being flawless and fully working). 100 being the more common figure.

Major parts would be revisited in Computer Space machines. The board designs are similar, the slotted board "cage" and much of the "feel" are there between the two. I have owned them both. The game is a lot of fun. The trivia really feels the age now though, I could not answer half the questions.

Used a film projector to display a question and lit up the "answers" in the light (piezo?) sensors. IIRC, it blacked out the correct answer and these awesome lightbulbs would turn on via relays with the filiment in the shape of your score. Each bulb had multiple numbers inside and only the one you scored lit up. Amazing technology.

BTW, it did not predate Space War but did predate Computer Space. Standard belief is 62 for the inception of Space War (at least that was the date Computer History Museum gave it for its 40th birthday party in 02!). CQ was digital other than the film projector, big difference from the machines of its time."

all are in a suburb of Vancouver BC, Canada.

would prefer pickup.

[slider2732]

What an amazing post ! and, to say they are free must be a real present for anyone in the area.
I hope they go to someone who will restore each to it's former glory.
If I had the shipping monies i'd be delighted to own any of them !

[ChadTower]

Is that really a Wham Bam with a pic of a cheerleader on the bezel?

I can see the title screen now - Thank You Ma'am

[Xphile]

yes, really has a cheerleader..:-)


I just don't have the room..I really only bought them to try and find them homes,they were destined for the dumpster, and may still end up there..:-(

[Kremmit]

.... these awesome lightbulbs would turn on via relays with the filiment in the shape of your score. Each bulb had multiple numbers inside and only the one you scored lit up. Amazing technology.

I bet they're Nixie Tubes.  I always wanted to do a project using them, they're sooo fricking cool.

[Xphile]

I bet they're Nixie Tubes.  I always wanted to do a project using them, they're sooo fricking cool.

yup, that's the animal - the computer quiz has 6 of 'em too..:-)

[ChadTower]

Honestly, I would drive a long, long way to get them.  I agree that this is history to be preserved by a loving hand.  You're 3200 miles away from me, sadly.

Well, maybe not the biorhythm machine.   

[RayB]

Come on, surely Vancouver has some sort of museum you could donate to?

[mccoy178]

Oh boykster.................BOYKSTER!  Get on the ball here.

[horseboy]

I'd go get them in a second if I where anywhere close. That Wham Bam looks cool as hell.

[Xphile]

last weekend, then I'll have to make final arrangements.

[USSEnterprise]

.... these awesome lightbulbs would turn on via relays with the filiment in the shape of your score. Each bulb had multiple numbers inside and only the one you scored lit up. Amazing technology.

I bet they're Nixie Tubes.  I always wanted to do a project using them, they're sooo fricking cool.

Yeah, they are indeed. I'm looking into
http://www.swtpc.com/mholley/PopularElectronics/Dec1970/PE_Dec1970.htm

Old Popular Electronics plans for making a Nixie Tube Clock.