Fifth machine, Type A Thunderbird
I've been curious about this model for some time so when I found a reasonably priced one (under $80) I bought it. A few sticky parts but it works pretty decently out of the packing box. Very satisfying to have one to look at and play in person!
Personally, I find the main motif visually similar to Canadian artist Norval Morriseau's look with its colored lozenges and black outline, and the center wheel looks derivative of a Thunderbird medallion in the style of the Indigenous people of southern Ontario.
Probably give a good cleaning and doubt I'll redesign or overhaul much of this machine - the rear mechanics are too intimidating. I really like the ball dispenser sound of this one.
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