tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post114878480992507261..comments2024-03-08T03:21:10.018-06:00Comments on SECRET FUN BLOG: THE MECHANICAL SERVANTKirk D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05700097965524197825noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-64315879070979431452023-01-11T17:09:06.837-06:002023-01-11T17:09:06.837-06:00I used to love these products, and those Mechanica...I used to love these products, and those Mechanical Servant machines were in pretty much every Stuckey's my family stopped at on road trips when I was a kid. Like someone else mentioned, they had pranks, magic tricks, and other novelties. They even had a little box containing, "Insult Cards." This was like 50 years ago, but I still remember some of the insults on them. In fact, I tried using them on other kids at a swimming pool when we later stopped at a motel. A few of the ones I still remember: "You have a mechanical mind - too bad some of the screws are loose!" Or, "You may think you're the big cheese around here, but you only smell like it." Or..."You look like the kind of girl I would take home to mom - your mom!" Pretty corny, but when you're a young kid...lol.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-70712425963236033922016-12-06T17:03:18.789-06:002016-12-06T17:03:18.789-06:00I bought a few of these off ebay, the ones in the ...I bought a few of these off ebay, the ones in the white boxes. What year do you think their from? This place is not in business anymore are they? What year did they close? If anyone has any crisp dead mint boxed vintage ones especially, the one with the biscuits, I'll pay you TOP dollar and beyond. Anyone out there please let me know. Thanks.Crazy 4 1979 Crazy Labelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09310586664409400068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-73255818748677934672016-09-05T14:26:36.707-05:002016-09-05T14:26:36.707-05:00I'd love to see a photo of your Travelers Vale...I'd love to see a photo of your Travelers Valet. Used to love seeing them in the Jersey Turnpike rest stops back in the 70's-80's.jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062683495532481885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-19808663285667587912014-06-10T05:45:38.524-05:002014-06-10T05:45:38.524-05:00Thanks for the interesting post. I remember Mechan...Thanks for the interesting post. I remember Mechanical Servant vending machines in hotels when I was a kid, loved them. Kids and wedding don't mix but glad you got some cool stuff.<br />C.L. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02557542416112038590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-89465459480789656322009-02-17T23:14:00.000-06:002009-02-17T23:14:00.000-06:00I recently picked up a Travelers Valet by Mechanic...I recently picked up a Travelers Valet by Mechanical Servants at an auction. It's a real hoot! I can't believe that you still have some of the booty. Color me jealous.dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14816833835967448762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-4018499978660688382007-07-21T19:30:00.000-05:002007-07-21T19:30:00.000-05:00Yeah, an unopened package would have driven me ins...Yeah, an unopened package would have driven me insane by now. It actually a little scary how young I was when I started leaving stuff 'mint in box.'Kirk D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05700097965524197825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-74349554008719184982007-07-21T02:11:00.000-05:002007-07-21T02:11:00.000-05:00Beautiful story.. too bad you didn`t save at least...Beautiful story.. too bad you didn`t save at least one unopened package, love the layout! I know that`s an unreasonable idea for a young kid.....lol. My niece`s little boy can`t undestand why I have all these unopened diecast cars and action figures!<BR/> I also remember the cylindrical combination locks that are pictured on the package!! And that toothpick is to die for!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-1149703951456923162006-06-07T13:12:00.000-05:002006-06-07T13:12:00.000-05:00Stuckey's has soooo much cool stuff. It's like a l...Stuckey's has soooo much cool stuff. It's like a little dream store. I linked this post at Slice.AWGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851567643230913961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-1149546495843590992006-06-05T17:28:00.000-05:002006-06-05T17:28:00.000-05:00I agree, that seems to be the only way to right th...I agree, that seems to be the only way to right this wrong of my childhood.Kirk D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05700097965524197825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-1149540511352969202006-06-05T15:48:00.000-05:002006-06-05T15:48:00.000-05:00I predict a visit to frontier city, say 9-10 years...I predict a visit to frontier city, say 9-10 years from now, when you can take the little one with you on all the rides....dean rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056221993660711639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-1149477124080709912006-06-04T22:12:00.000-05:002006-06-04T22:12:00.000-05:00Yeah, that image is from a postcard from the 1950s...Yeah, that image is from a postcard from the 1950s. It was pretty different when I first saw it, but I remember the gateway. Still need to check that place out.Kirk D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05700097965524197825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-1149370177426949152006-06-03T16:29:00.000-05:002006-06-03T16:29:00.000-05:00Nice toys. Frontier city looks quite different tod...Nice toys. Frontier city looks quite different today.2complxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263521451694683623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-1149255968960239532006-06-02T08:46:00.000-05:002006-06-02T08:46:00.000-05:00The plate lifter looks like some Viagraesqe device...The plate lifter looks like some Viagraesqe device that you would see advertised on QVC very late at night.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03000910101875153226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-1149130939488681162006-05-31T22:02:00.000-05:002006-05-31T22:02:00.000-05:00Oh, man, a novelty machine in a Stuckey's.. sounds...Oh, man, a novelty machine in a Stuckey's.. sounds like a little slice of paradise!Kirk D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05700097965524197825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-1149111690565698432006-05-31T16:41:00.000-05:002006-05-31T16:41:00.000-05:00Hi Kirk! These remind me of the vending machines ...Hi Kirk!<BR/> These remind me of the vending machines which were always located right outside the restrooms at Stuckey's. I used to save my change so I could get the various novelties which they contained. Shrunken heads, tricky dogs, rubber tire compasses were just a few of the ones that I recall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-1149086318978971412006-05-31T09:38:00.000-05:002006-05-31T09:38:00.000-05:00Hey Popthings,Thanks for the link! You've got some...Hey Popthings,<BR/>Thanks for the link! You've got some great images on your blog, and very cool subject matter. I'll be watching it.Kirk D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05700097965524197825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-1149086147377719502006-05-31T09:35:00.000-05:002006-05-31T09:35:00.000-05:00Hi Kyle,I'll send you an email, so watch your inbo...Hi Kyle,<BR/>I'll send you an email, so watch your inbox.<BR/><BR/>thanks!Kirk D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05700097965524197825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-1149026545863761802006-05-30T17:02:00.000-05:002006-05-30T17:02:00.000-05:00hi!I have put an a post in my blog on you, i love ...hi!I have put an a post in my blog on you, i love the retro worldMad Antoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10079369426941212668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24558766.post-1148946519702865262006-05-29T18:48:00.000-05:002006-05-29T18:48:00.000-05:00I am responding to a comment in a blog.I am responding to a comment in a blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006685610827238652noreply@blogger.com