Issue Date: Vol. 52, No. 12, December 2012, Posted On: 12/18/2012
Spotlight, December 2012: What's new for Bulk Vending, Cranes, Amusement Merchandisers and Redemption Counters
TAGS: New bulk vending products, new products, A&A Global Industries, Flat vending, Allstar Vending, Cranes and redemption, Valentine Candy Crane Mixes, Toy Network LLC, S&B Candy and Toy, HMS Monaco
A&A Global Industries Allstar Vending HMS Monaco Redemption Plus S&B Candy & Toy Co. Toy Network
Brands Represented
Angry Birds Batman Battle Erasers Bugs Bunny Knutty Knobby Balls Kung Fu Panda Scooby Doo Superman Super Mario Galaxy 2 Valentine's Plush, Jewelry, Candy & Toy Mix Warner Bros Winter Chocolate Mix
Bulk / Amusement Vending Formats
Bulk Vending Cranes and Redemption Flat Vending Prize Vending
Description: Angry Bird-style Star Wars characters put a fun twist on Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. Two stickers per vend. Format: Flat vending Supplier: Allstar Vending
Description: Self-vending build-and-play collectibles include Superman, Batman, Robin, Joker, Green Lantern and Flash. Two-sided blister display features building instructions on each side. Format: Bulk vending, 2” capsules Supplier: A&A Global Industries
Description: Fun new faces attract patrons of all ages. Available in small (4”-5”) inflated or deflated, and jumbo (6”-7”) inflated. Format: Cranes and redemption Supplier: Redemption Plus
Description: Po the panda and his co-stars from Nickelodeon’s hit animated TV series are featured in 15 sticker designs and 12 temporary tattoos. Vibrant 2-sided display. Format: Flat vending Supplier: A&A Global Industries
Description: Soft, safe mix of nunchuks, mace and spike balls, handcuffs and spiked bats. Kit includes 48 pieces; $2.50 apiece. Format: Cranes Supplier: Redemption Plus
Description: Portable 2” speakers and FM radio in one compact unit pack a powerful punch. Pre-charged and ready for use by plugging into headphone jacks of portable electronic devices and smartphones. Includes USB cable. Available in 8 colors; $12.10 each in 12-count cases. Format: Merchandisers and redemption Supplier: Toy Network
Description: Bright, colorful stickers of Mario and his dinosaur buddy Yoshi from sequel to original smash-hit galaxy-hopping game. Format: Flat vending Supplier: Allstar Vending
Description: Patrons will want to play to win jumbo (11”x14”) Valentine’s-themed plush for their sweethearts from Dec. 25 through Feb. 14. $2.50 average, 50 pieces per case. Format: Cranes Supplier: Redemption Plus
Description: Heart-adorned plush critters in regular ($1.15 ea., 144 a kit) and jumbo ($2.40 ea., 72 per kit). Valentine’s-themed boxed jewelry and long-stem roses with jewelry average $2.25 apiece, with 144 and 48 per case, respectively. Advance orders ship in early January. Format: Cranes Supplier: HMS Monaco
Description: Collectible figurines include Bugs Bunny, Scooby Doo, Daffy Duck, Fred Flintstone and Yogi Bear. Fan-favorite characters are also featured on a dozen assorted temporary mini tattoos. Mix of figurines and tattoos is also available. Format: Bulk, 2” capsules (figurines); 1.1” or 2” capsules (tattoos) Supplier: A&A Global Industries
Description: Brand-name chocolate bars attract both adults and kids to winner-every-time cranes. Only available during the cold weather months. Format: Cranes Supplier: S&B Candy & Toy Co.