October 27-30, 2023 Coin Op & Advertising, Las Vegas
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/29/2023
C. 1974. Midway Manufacturing Co. Chicago IL. Much more advanced than "Whirly Bird," Midways Chopper features mechanical aliens that move up and down on four buildings around the helicopter's travel circle. The aliens are equipped with light sensors so that the helicopter could "shoot" them with its light beam (essentially the helicopter has a flashlight which pulses). One alien is visible at a time, as indicated by a light at the foot of its building. As the game progresses, two of the alien targets move up and down continually, and when an alien is "shot," the alien goes down under the playfield, and the next alien emerges. Electronic sound was generated by an 8-track player with voice and eerie music. There is even one channel on the 8-track that has a helicopter "chopper" sound. When the player has power to the helicopter's blade causing it to spin, this blade sound track channel turns on. An amazing arcade game, way ahead of its time. CONDITION: Near perfect graphics, showing little wear, and fully operational. A rare machine and fun to play.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: 36" X 35" X 68"