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VINTAGE SLOT/COIN OPERATED MACHINE PROP HIRE

Our vintage Slot/Coin Operated Machine prop hire collection has been carefully sourced for TV, Film, Theatre and Photographic Studio productions, helping production buyers and set designers create authentic fairground, circus, and seaside scenes with fully working, characterful pieces. Each prop is selected to bring visual impact and realism to your set while supporting your overall creative vision.

All prices are based on a one-day hire period, with discounted rates available for longer hires. Please note that delivery and collection are charged separately. For full details, see our FAQs or Get In Touch with us directly for an accurate quote tailored to your production.

PELHAM PUPPET SHOW COIN OPERATED MACHINE HIRE 

This charming vintage British seaside slot machine dates from the 1970s, when coin-operated amusements were a highlight of Pier entertainment. Its frontage features a vibrant Circus scene populated with genuine Pelham marionettes, including a Clown Ringmaster and lively dancing characters. The brightly painted red and yellow cabinet and whimsical detailing, capture the spirit of traditional seaside fun, beautifully evoking a nostalgic, family-friendly atmosphere. Activated by a £1 coin (or a 1D Old Penny). A striking and characterful piece; ideal as a period prop for any media, film or television productions.

PELHAM PUPPET SHOW HIRE DETAILS:

Standard Hire Cost From: £395.00

Cost Shown: Is for up to 8 hours 'Full Day' Standard Hire (straight through hire i.e. 12pm to 8pm/finishing no later than 8pm). Contact Us for a Bespoke Quote if not requiring Standard Hire terms.

Set up: Must be driven on casters and situated on even ground. Has an operating area of 5ft x 3ft x 3ft. Set up takes approx. ½ hour to erect and 20 minutes to dismantle.

Electric required: Yes, to run the Puppet Show and illuminate. A generator can be hired from us for an additional cost.

Indoor/Outdoor use: This attraction can be used ground floor (unless a goods elevator is in operation), indoors and outdoors. You will need to consider attraction size and any installation restrictions for indoor use.

Attraction approx. sizes: (h): 5ft x (w): 3ft x (d): 3ft

Is this Package Manned?: No, dry hire only.​

Do we hold a HSG 175 Certificate?: No, our Pelham Puppet Show does not require a HSG 175 Cert (see ADIPS for more information).

MADAM ZELDA GYPSY FORTUNE TELLER SLOT MACHINE HIRE 

This bespoke 'Madam Zelda' fortune teller machine has been expertly crafted to capture the authentic look and charm of classic vintage arcade fortune tellers. Finished in rich, period-style colours with ornate lettering and theatrical curtains, it features a mystical gypsy figure seated behind tarot cards and a glowing crystal ball. Activated by a £1 coin (or a 1D Old Penny), the machine comes to life as Madam Zelda’s hands gently move, the crystal ball illuminates, and a printed fortune card is dispensed. Designed with careful attention to traditional mechanisms and visual detail, it convincingly recreates the magic of original fairground and seaside machines. As a unique, one-of-a-kind piece, it offers both reliability and strong visual impact. Ideal for film, television, theatre, or themed events, it provides an atmospheric and interactive prop full of vintage character.

MADAM ZELDA GYPSY FORTUNE TELLER HIRE DETAILS:

Standard Hire Cost From: £495.00

Cost Shown: Is for up to 8 hours 'Full Day' Standard Hire (straight through hire i.e. 12pm to 8pm/finishing no later than 8pm). Contact Us for a Bespoke Quote if not requiring Standard Hire terms.

Set up: Must be built up on even ground. Has an operating area of 5ft x 2ft x 2ft. Set up takes approx. ½ hour to erect and 20 minutes to pull down.

Electric required: Yes, to run the Fortune Teller and illuminate. A generator can be hired from us for an additional cost.

Indoor/Outdoor use: This attraction can be used ground floor, (unless a goods elevator is in operation), indoors and outdoors. You will need to consider attraction size and any installation restrictions for indoor use.

Attraction approx. sizes: (h): 5ft x (w): 2ft x (d): 2ft.

Is this Package Manned?: No, dry hire only.​

Do we hold a HSG 175 Certificate?: No, our Fortune Teller does not require a HSG 175 Certificate (see ADIPS for more information).

FAIRGROUND AUTOGIFT COIN OPERATED MACHINE HIRE 

This original 1960s British Autogift slot machine is a classic example of travelling funfair amusement, instantly recognisable from fairs and seaside arcades across the UK from the 1960s through to the 1980s. Finished in vibrant period colours with bold Autogift Prizes signage, it features a glass display cabinet filled with hanging novelty gifts, true to the era’s 'win every time' concept. Designed to dispense small prizes with each play, these machines were especially popular with children and families, offering simple, mechanical charm and guaranteed reward. Its authentic wear, coin mechanisms, and wheeled cabinet make it a highly practical and visually striking prop. Perfect for film, television, theatre, or themed events, it brings an unmistakable sense of nostalgic British fairground atmosphere to any production.

FAIRGROUND AUTO GIFT HIRE DETAILS:

Standard Hire Cost From: £295.00

Cost Shown: Is for up to 8 hours 'Full Day' Standard Hire (straight through hire i.e. 12pm to 8pm/finishing no later than 8pm). Contact Us for a Bespoke Quote if not requiring Standard Hire terms.

Set up: Must be built up on even ground. Has an operating area of (h): 6ft 3" x (w): 4ft 3" x (d): 2ft. Set up takes approx. ½ hour to erect and 20 minutes to pull down.

Electric required: Yes, to run the Autogift and illuminate. A generator can be hired from us for an additional cost.

Indoor/Outdoor use: This attraction can be used ground floor, (unless a goods elevator is in operation), indoors and outdoors. You will need to consider attraction size and any installation restrictions for indoor use.

Attraction approx. sizes: (h): 6ft 3" x (w): 4ft 3" x (d): 2ft

Is this Package Manned?: No, dry hire only.​

Do we hold a HSG 175 Certificate?: No, our Autogift does not require a HSG 175 Certificate (see ADIPS for more information).

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