The Mold-A-Rama Menagerie Guest Book
The Mold-A-Rama Menagerie Guest Book
Thanks to all who visited this site and were kind enough to add some comments. Here's what you had to say:
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Joan Condell
<jcondell@connectnet.com> sez:
I used to collect them as a kid. Unfortunately, none of them survived past my high school years. I wonder if they have any monetary value to collectors? Haven't heard of them yet, but with speculators ruining every other once-harmless kids' diversions, I wouldn't be surprised. The ones I had were from the now-defunct "St Petersburg Aquatarium" (a small-scale version of Sea World in St. Petersburg Beach, Fla.) and from Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg. From the Aquatarium, I had a seal (brown), a dolphin (grey), and a swordfish (blue). From Sunken Gardens, a cockatoo (white). Sunken Gardens still exists, and the last time I was there (3-4 years ago) I *believe* they still had at least one Mold-a-Rama machine. I remember two things about making the figures I really loved; the smell of the hot plastic when they first came out of the machine, and having to hold them upsidedown until they cooled. Ah, the memories... |
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and thus spake JAMES MCISAAC
<jmcisaac@shrike.depaul.edu>:
There are a couple of mold a rama machines at the Milwaukee Zoo. The best one is a three monkey - see no evil hear no evil speak no evil withe the word Milwaukee at the base. I don't recall the price. Maybe $1.00. The museum of Science and Industry in Chicago has a variety of Molds - Lincolns head, submarine, space shuttle . Brookfield zoo has a dolphin moldarama as well. Do you know who made the machines and distributes them? Perhaps they have a list of locations. Though all the machines that I have seen look pretty old. The Tribune article I cite elsewhere here has all the information I've come up with so far. When I get really obsessed, I'll try to find the proper curator at the Field or other museums and ask. |
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Janet Sayre <jesayre@aol.com> says:
So I have been enchanted by Mold-A-Rama since I first met one at the Brookfield Zoo about four years ago. Last November, I turned a friend onto them by making him purchase the U-Boat at the Museum of Science and Industry. Sunday afternoon, I bought the Apatasaurus at the Field Museum (so I can confirm that it still works and is now the fabulous sum of $1.00) and immediately called him up to report on this. During our conversation, we were wondering how to assuage our growing curiosity about Mold-A-Rama basics (who could be repairing these things? Where are the parts still coming from?) and realized we could probably get our answer on... The Web. (Ah, omnipresence.) Thank you for your page, which answered our questions and helpfully pointed to the Tribune article.
You are indeed providing an invaluable public service! p.s. I can also confirm that there are three other dinosaur Mold-A-Ramas working in the Field Museum, including a T-Rex. I did not buy them yet (too much excitement--I have to save some for future visits) but I saw other kids getting theirs. |
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Let's hear from Tom Williamson
<Tom@DTSsoftware.com>:
I was at the final four in San Antonio and the zoo there had at least 6 machines. For years I tried to explain this machine I used when I was 8 years old that made dinosaurs to my wife but she had no idea what I was talking about. It was great to actually see one. I would love to buy one for a local museum. Have you ever seen one for sale? |
Can any one help Tom out? Then drop us a line at mcdermot@mcs.net!
