Issue Date: Vol. 52, No. 9, September 2012, Posted On: 10/16/2012
Spotlight, October 2012: What's new for Bulk Vending, Cranes, Amusement Merchandisers and Redemption Counters
TAGS: Bulk vending, A&A Global Industries, Flat vending, Allstar Vending, Cranes and redemption, Big Apple Vending, Play Time Toys, Redemption Plus, Sureshot Redemption
Description: Cartoon Network's anthropomorphic fruit makes flat vending debut with 15 sticker and 12 tattoo designs. YouTube sensation turned cartoon star averages 2.2 million viewers per episode. Format: Flat vending Supplier: A&A Global Industries
Description: Voodoo dolls with occupations include Knotty Nurse Nancy, President O'Knot-A, Officer Ted Thread and DJ Loopy Lou. Colorful 15-doll assortment is also available mixed with Zombies figurines for lower vending prices. Format: Bulk vending Supplier: A&A Global Industries
Description: Christmas and winter-themed mixes bring holiday spirit to cranes. Available in 100-piece 7"-10" plush kit ($1.30 avg.) and 50-piece 7"-14" jumbo assortment ($2.50 avg.). Format: Cranes Supplier: Redemption Plus
Description: Mobile videogame sensation's little green monster Om Nom stars in series of 10 tattoos. Multiple transfers come on a single sheet. Format: Flat vending Supplier: Allstar Vending
Description: Foldable 5" nylon flyers and mini plastic throwing disks feature cartoon legends from Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry, Scooby-Doo, Warner Bros. and others. Large and small flyers are available straight or mixed. Format: Bulk vending -- 2" capsules Supplier: A&A Global Industries
Description: A spooky take on popular Grow Animals that's twice the size, with suggested 50¢ vend price. Format: Bulk vending -- 1.1" and 2" capsules Supplier: Big Apple Vending
Description: Two-word phrases like "Baby Doll" and "Cute Dork" placed across the knuckles look just like the real thing. Format: Flat vending Supplier: Allstar Vending
Description: Egg-shaped plush creatures with comics-style, pop-art appeal. Six characters with unique personalities come in small and jumbo sizes. Exclusive. Format: Cranes Supplier: A&A Global Industries
Description: Fashionable mustache rings adjustable for all sizes and matching bracelets come in an assortment of neon colors. Skull rings in multiple colors and styles make girls look like rock stars. Format: Bulk vending Supplier: Sureshot Redemption
Description: Bears celebrate football season sporting team jerseys; offered in regular 144-unit mix ($2.35 apiece) and 75-unit jumbo assortment ($3.50 apiece). Format: Cranes and redemption Supplier: Play Time Toys
Description: Each comes with an attached rubberband and is made of rugged material that resists breakage. 50¢ vend. Format: Bulk vending -- 2" capsules Supplier: Allstar Vending