McWane Science Center
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Birmingham, AL
From collectors
4 die hand cranked Global Impressions Machines is in the lobby next to Imax ticketing (free access). Machine looks like space shuttle.
Machine 5: An 8 design preloaded Zinc penny machine in the Predators building. $1 each design or all 8 for $5.
Need one scan/ picture of all designs on a plain white background.
Retired designs/ Machines:
Retired 1: 1) 'McWane Center' Name with rays over,
Retired 2: 1) Shark, 2) Sail back dino, Logo, 3) Shuttle on launch pad, 4) Logo. Need scan/ picture on plain white background.
Retired 3: 1) 'Just Mice Size', 2) 'Challenger Learning Center', 3) 'World of Water', 4) Logo
Retired 4: 1) A key, 2) T-Rex skull, 3) Logo, 4) Our Solar System.
Retired Other: 1) 'McWane Center' Name with rays over,
9/04/19: Machine 5 with new images, Machine 3 retired.
3/12/25: There is currently no machine here. Spoke with an employee and she said it wasn't working correctly, so it was remove for repair and has not been returned or replaced.
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 5 | 5 | Penny |
| Retired 2 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 1 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 3 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 4 | ? | Penny |
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