Product Description

First introduced in 1960, Ideal's Mr. Machine was a one-of-a-kind high-tech toy wonder. This walking, ringing toy was so popular it became a part of Ideal Toy's corporate identity. Now you can own an authentic Ideal Mr. Machine, manufactured using original Ideal molds. He even comes boxed in a package created from the original artwork. This collection includes: an authentic numbered Mr. Machine, Numbered Certificate of Authenticity, Mr. Machine's wrench, Collector's Manual detailing the history of Mr. Machine and other exciting details, a replica of the original Mr. Machine's US Patent Certificate, and a DVD copy of the original Mr. Machine TV commercial.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #152203 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Poof Slinky
• Model: 48447
• Released on: 2006-06-12
• Dimensions: 8.75" h x 11.00" w x 20.00" l, 10.00 pounds

Features

• The original one-of-a-kind toy wonder!
• Comes with a certificate of authenticity
• Adult Collectible

From the Manufacturer
Mr. Machine

Customer Reviews

Ah, the memories!
When I was young, I hungered for Mister Machine the way that, in later years, I hungered for beautiful sexpot movie stars. I imagine that I must have pestered my parents mercilessly for my very own Mister Machine.

It's got gears and cogs! It walks by itself! Its mouth opens and closes! Its outside is clear, so you can see its innards while they spin and click! And you can take it apart yourself and put it back together again!

On Christmas morning, there he was under the tree: Mister Machine! It was the most amazing gift I had ever gotten, the most amazing, to this day, that I can ever recall getting.

Alas, while my father took the older kids to church, I stayed home with my mother. While she relaxed in the next room over a Christmas cup of coffee, I disassembled Mister Machine with my own little hands.

All the king's horses, and all the king's etcetera etcetera. I was mystified that I couldn't put him back together like they did in the commercial. My father, upon returning from church, hit the roof that the fancy schmacy toy had not lasted a single hour, and as for him putting the thing back together for me, forget it. Mister Machine never walked by himself again. His mouth never opened or closed again. I could see his innards, sure, but they neither spun nor clicked as they sat strewn all over the living room floor. After the dog nearly choked on one of Mister Machine's cogs, my mother got the broom and dustpan, and I was never allowed to mention Mister Machine in the house again.

Oh, Mister Machine! Come back to me!

Not Like The Good Ol' Days
This is a good replica, but it doesn't have the same impact as the original Mr. Machine. Sure, they used some of the original molds, but the plastic is thinner and isn't clear yellow like the original. Also, the spring doesn't have much resilience and doesn't power the gears very far: you end up having to push the toy along to release the tension after only a few feet. My original Mr. Machine (1963) went for yards before it wound down.

As the packaging / advertising says, this is not a toy; it's a collectable replica and probably doesn't have a lot of play built into it. So make some space on your desk or old toy shelf and wind it up only to impress those old enough to remember Mr. Machine. Otherwise, (like any toy that gets used) it's bound to break sooner or later.

Oh the memories!
I had this when I was little! I LOVED IT! I have several photos of me as a kid with mine. A GREAT toy to be sure!