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In April 1991 the store received Concept Unification. With the store receiving the 90s remodel in 1993. The store would remain majorly untouched until August 2009 the store would receive the 2005 Remodel which would include a major facelift, removing the showroom walls, all the old 90s décor, painting some walls purple, replacing the dim lighting with fluorescents, and expanding outwards into the parking lot.
In April 1991 the store received Concept Unification. With the store receiving the 90s remodel in 1993. The store would remain majorly untouched until August 2009 the store would receive the 2005 Remodel which would include a major facelift, removing the showroom walls, all the old 90s décor, painting some walls purple, replacing the dim lighting with fluorescents, and expanding outwards into the parking lot.


In April 2016, the Skytubes were removed. The Toddler Zone fence was removed in late 2017. On September 22, 2019 Colerain would close after 38 years due to the owner of the property increasing rent on the lease and CEC no longer wanting to spend the amount on the store. As of 2023, the store is still vacant and being used as storage for the car dealership across the street. Some Phase 4 art pieces from this location were sent to the [[Cincinnati, OH (4394 Eastgate Square Dr)|4394 Eastgate Square Dr]] store.
In April 2016, the Skytubes were removed. The Toddler Zone fence was removed in late 2017. On September 22, 2019 Colerain would close after 38 years due to the owner of the property increasing rent on the lease and CEC no longer wanting to spend the amount on the store. As of 2023, the store is still vacant and awaiting future development. After closing some pieces of art was sent to [[Cincinnati, OH (4394 Eastgate Square Dr)|4394 Eastgate Square Dr]]. The posters gained were "[["Grand Marshal of Games" (CEC Décor)|Grand Marshal of Games]]", "[["Ambassador of Fun" (CEC Décor)|Ambassador of Fun]]" and [[Red CEC Tickets (CEC Décor)|two Red CEC Tickets]].


==Videos==
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File:CECcolerain039.jpg|Sunrise Organ front.
File:CECcolerain039.jpg|Sunrise Organ front.
File:CECcolerain040.jpg|The Band preforming Fall 2005.
File:CECcolerain040.jpg|The Band preforming Fall 2005.
File:CECcolerain065.jpg| Colerain's Gameroom in 2005 showing off "Triple-Jam" and "Skee-Ball"
File:CECcolerain066.jpg| Colerain's Tower of Power
File:CECcolerain067.jpg| Up-Close with a game
File:CECcolerain068.jpg| Flamin' Finger & Sketch Book in 2005
File:CECcolerain069.jpg| Colerain's Avenger costume next to Tower of Power & Rubble Bubble.
File:CECcolerain070.jpg| Colerain's Avenger costume in the showroom
File:CECcolerain071.jpg| Animatronic Chuck performing "Who Can It Be Now"
File:CECcolerain072.jpg| Colerain's spare walkaround in the entrance to the showroom
File:CECcolerain073.jpg| Colerain's Moon in Christmas attire in December 2005
File:CECcolerain074.jpg| Building in December 2005
File:CECcolerain075.jpg| Pasqually in Christmas attire in December 2005
File:CECcolerain076.jpg| Center Stage in December 2005
File:CECcolerain077.jpg| Chuck in Christmas attire in December 2005
File:CECcolerain078.jpg| Pasqually in Christmas attire in December 2005
File:CECcolerain079.jpg| Jasper in Christmas attire in December 2005
File:CECcolerain080.jpg| Munch & Jasper in Christmas attire in December 2005
File:CECcolerain081.jpg| Jasper in Christmas attire in December 2005
File:CECcolerain082.jpg| Helen singing "Toyland" in December 2005
File:Center06.png|Center Stage 2006
File:Center06.png|Center Stage 2006
File:2009.png|Colerain's Showroom in Feburary 2009
File:2009.png|Colerain's Showroom in February 2009
File:Colerain091.jpg|Colerain's Exterior during the expansion taken August 22nd 2009
File:ColerainExterior091.jpg | Colerain's Exterior during the expansion (Via: Loopnet)
File:Colerain092.jpg|Colerain's Exterior during the expansion taken August 22nd 2009
File:ColerainExterior092.jpg | Colerain's Exterior during the expansion (Via: LoopNet)
File:Colerain091.jpg|Colerain's Exterior during the expansion taken August 22, 2009
File:Colerain092.jpg|Colerain's Exterior during the expansion taken August 22, 2009
File:Colerainmidremodel09.jpg|Fall 2009 remodel taken September 14th 2009
File:Colerainmidremodel09.jpg|Fall 2009 remodel taken September 14th 2009
File:Full stage 2018.jpg|Full Stage shot in 2018
File:Full stage 2018.jpg|Full Stage shot in 2018
File:Jasper Mask from Colerain.jpg|Jasper's Mask falling off 2019.
File:Jasper Mask from Colerain.jpg|Jasper's Mask falling off 2019.
File:Post cleaning.jpg|Colerain after being cleared out interior September 25, 2019
File:Post cleaning.jpg|Colerain after being cleared out interior September 25, 2019
File:Exterior after cleanout.jpg|Colerain after the signage was removed from the exterior September 25, 2019
File:Exterior after cleanout.jpg|Colerain after the signage was removed from the exterior on September 25, 2019
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Revision as of 21:43, 28 December 2023


Colerain Exterior (2019)


Cincinnati, OH (8801 Colerain Ave), Store #561 was a Chuck E. Cheese's location that opened on November 11, 1981 with the Showbiz Pizza Classic Stage and closed with the Chuck E. Cheese 3-Stage on September 22, 2019.

Stages

The store opened with the Rock Afire Explosion on November 11, 1981, Then started Concept Unification on April 28, 1991 which began the process of converting the Rock Afire Explosion to the 3-stage.

Staring with Chuck stage. His mask was replaced by 2002 with the plastic mask, Tux was replaced in late 2002 with Cool Chuck, which was then replaced with Avenger in February 2011. Chucks latex feet were replaced between Spring 2005 and 2007. The CEC Neon sign was removed in between Fall 2004 and Spring 2005. The "Cheese" part of the neon was removed prior sometime between Holiday 2002 and Fall 2004. The TV Light and TV Shell were removed and replaced with a new big box TV between 2006-2007. Eventually the TV on Chucks stage was removed in Summer 2018 and replaced with a Flat Screen TV that was barely turned on.

Now for Center Stage. All latex masks were replaced by 2002. Helens Latex Legs were removed/replaced with the fabric variant in October 2016. Jasper had his latex hands and guitar replaced between 2006-2007. The curtains were removed between Spring 2007 and 2008, Munch Jr was removed between 1990s-2002. The Munch's Make Believe Band sign was removed between April 16th 2013 and October 26th 2013. Moon was eventually removed in Late 2017 with Buildings mask and mouth mech being removed between May 2018 and July 2018. The mech was then left to rot behind the backdrops until it was trashed with the rest of the 3-stage on September 22, 2019.

Lastly for Pasqually's stage the Latex mask was removed by 2002 being replaced with the plastic mask. Pizzacam was removed by late 2002. The stage stayed in decent condition until around 2011 when the condition of the stage improved majorly this was until Summer 2016 when the tech left Colerain leading to the stage to fall apart. The stage slightly improved by August 2018 but the store then closed 13 months later on September 22, 2019 ending the stages almost 40 year history.

History

The Colerain Ave Showbiz Pizza Place opened up November 11, 1981 opening in front of the former Gold Circle Mall as the 2nd Showbiz Pizza Store (2nd after Sharonville). The store featured "The Show Room, Sports Room, 60 Arcade games, a merry-go-round, and "a magic cave"." Fun Fact Colerain had unique showroom walls which unlike normal stores had an entrance in the middle of the wall. They would receive Klunk in 1983 apart of The Amazing Uncle Klunk Traveling Show (Event). This store remained unchanged until between 1988 and 1991 when the store would remodel gaining the checkered patterns on the walls, oil paintings and removing much of the Showbiz aesthetic scheme.

In April 1991 the store received Concept Unification. With the store receiving the 90s remodel in 1993. The store would remain majorly untouched until August 2009 the store would receive the 2005 Remodel which would include a major facelift, removing the showroom walls, all the old 90s décor, painting some walls purple, replacing the dim lighting with fluorescents, and expanding outwards into the parking lot.

In April 2016, the Skytubes were removed. The Toddler Zone fence was removed in late 2017. On September 22, 2019 Colerain would close after 38 years due to the owner of the property increasing rent on the lease and CEC no longer wanting to spend the amount on the store. As of 2023, the store is still vacant and awaiting future development. After closing some pieces of art was sent to 4394 Eastgate Square Dr. The posters gained were "Grand Marshal of Games", "Ambassador of Fun" and two Red CEC Tickets.

Videos

Link Description Footage Date
link Shows the store in Holiday 1992 & the oldest footage known of the store December 1992
link 2004 footage showing working curtains and the holiday decor. December 2004
link Clips of Colerain during 2005 Fall 2005, December 2005
link Various videos of the stage from 2007-2010 2007,2009, and March 7, 2010.
link 2010 footage showing off the store 6 months after the remodel. Spring 2010
link Final footage of Chuck wearing his Cool Chuck outfit February 17, 2011
link Final show performed before closing. September 22, 2019
link Store Tour of the store's final day. September 22, 2019
link Footage of the store during and after cleanout. September 24 2019, October 3, 2019
link A step into the abandoned building, showing what's left of Colerain after closure. October 14, 2023

Gallery

  • Center Stage of the RAE in 1990[1]

    Center Stage of the RAE in 1990[1]

  • Mitzi 1984[2]

    Mitzi 1984[2]

  • Helen and Walkaround Mid 1990s.

    Helen and Walkaround Mid 1990s.

  • Colerains Showroom featuring some of the records and Tux Chuck in 2002

    Colerains Showroom featuring some of the records and Tux Chuck in 2002

  • Chuck in Holiday 2002

    Chuck in Holiday 2002

  • Building, Helen & Munch in Holiday 2002

    Building, Helen & Munch in Holiday 2002

  • Munch in Holiday 2002

    Munch in Holiday 2002

  • Munch in Holiday 2002

    Munch in Holiday 2002

  • Jasper in Holiday 2002

    Jasper in Holiday 2002

  • Jasper in Holiday 2002

    Jasper in Holiday 2002

  • Pasqually in Holiday 2002

    Pasqually in Holiday 2002

  • Some of the Show Room in Holiday 2002

    Some of the Show Room in Holiday 2002

  • Rolling Stone Magazine poster in the side hallway

    Rolling Stone Magazine poster in the side hallway

  • Wild West and GQ Magazine posters in the side hallway

    Wild West and GQ Magazine posters in the side hallway

  • Golf Magazine poster in the side hallway

    Golf Magazine poster in the side hallway

  • Colerains exterior in Fall 2004.

    Colerains exterior in Fall 2004.

  • Colerains "Chuck E. Promises" Sign located in the entrance area.

    Colerains "Chuck E. Promises" Sign located in the entrance area.

  • Chucks stage in 2004 performing "What Up"

    Chucks stage in 2004 performing "What Up"

  • Center Stage and Pasquallys stage in 2004 performing

    Center Stage and Pasquallys stage in 2004 performing

  • Pasquallys stage in 2004 with one latex and one plastic hand.

    Pasquallys stage in 2004 with one latex and one plastic hand.

  • Different angle of Chucks stage in 2004 showing the latex feet and missing "Cheese" from the neon sign

    Different angle of Chucks stage in 2004 showing the latex feet and missing "Cheese" from the neon sign

  • Chuck walk around in front of the Toddler Zone facing the windows in 2004

    Chuck walk around in front of the Toddler Zone facing the windows in 2004

  • Chuck walk around in front of the SkyTubes and Show Room walls showing off various games in 2004

    Chuck walk around in front of the SkyTubes and Show Room walls showing off various games in 2004

  • Upclose picture of the animatronic Chuck 2004.

    Upclose picture of the animatronic Chuck 2004.

  • Buildings mask in 2004.

    Buildings mask in 2004.

  • Moons mask in 2004.

    Moons mask in 2004.

  • Band singing a song from September 2004.

    Band singing a song from September 2004.

  • Helen & Building in Spring 2005.

    Helen & Building in Spring 2005.

  • Chucks Stage in Spring 2005.

    Chucks Stage in Spring 2005.

  • Prize Counter Spring 2005.

    Prize Counter Spring 2005.

  • Game Room showing "Skee-Ball" Spring 2005.

    Game Room showing "Skee-Ball" Spring 2005.

  • Skee-Ball Marquee.

    Skee-Ball Marquee.

  • The Show Room via the main entrance Spring 2005.

    The Show Room via the main entrance Spring 2005.

  • The Show Room via the second entrance Spring 2005.

    The Show Room via the second entrance Spring 2005.

  • Italy Postcard .

    Italy Postcard .

  • Tropics Postcard.

    Tropics Postcard.

  • Helen & Winking Munch Fall 2005.

    Helen & Winking Munch Fall 2005.

  • Pasqually in Fall 2005.

    Pasqually in Fall 2005.

  • Munch Winking forever Fall 2005.

    Munch Winking forever Fall 2005.

  • CEC TV for September 2005.

    CEC TV for September 2005.

  • Sunrise Organ front.

    Sunrise Organ front.

  • The Band preforming Fall 2005.

    The Band preforming Fall 2005.

  • Colerain's Gameroom in 2005 showing off "Triple-Jam" and "Skee-Ball"

    Colerain's Gameroom in 2005 showing off "Triple-Jam" and "Skee-Ball"

  • Colerain's Tower of Power

    Colerain's Tower of Power

  • Up-Close with a game

    Up-Close with a game

  • Flamin' Finger & Sketch Book in 2005

    Flamin' Finger & Sketch Book in 2005

  • Colerain's Avenger costume next to Tower of Power & Rubble Bubble.

    Colerain's Avenger costume next to Tower of Power & Rubble Bubble.

  • Colerain's Avenger costume in the showroom

    Colerain's Avenger costume in the showroom

  • Animatronic Chuck performing "Who Can It Be Now"

    Animatronic Chuck performing "Who Can It Be Now"

  • Colerain's spare walkaround in the entrance to the showroom

    Colerain's spare walkaround in the entrance to the showroom

  • Colerain's Moon in Christmas attire in December 2005

    Colerain's Moon in Christmas attire in December 2005

  • Building in December 2005

    Building in December 2005

  • Pasqually in Christmas attire in December 2005

    Pasqually in Christmas attire in December 2005

  • Center Stage in December 2005

    Center Stage in December 2005

  • Chuck in Christmas attire in December 2005

    Chuck in Christmas attire in December 2005

  • Pasqually in Christmas attire in December 2005

    Pasqually in Christmas attire in December 2005

  • Jasper in Christmas attire in December 2005

    Jasper in Christmas attire in December 2005

  • Munch & Jasper in Christmas attire in December 2005

    Munch & Jasper in Christmas attire in December 2005

  • Jasper in Christmas attire in December 2005

    Jasper in Christmas attire in December 2005

  • Helen singing "Toyland" in December 2005

    Helen singing "Toyland" in December 2005

  • Center Stage 2006

    Center Stage 2006

  • Colerain's Showroom in February 2009

    Colerain's Showroom in February 2009

  • Colerain's Exterior during the expansion (Via: Loopnet)

    Colerain's Exterior during the expansion (Via: Loopnet)

  • Colerain's Exterior during the expansion (Via: LoopNet)

    Colerain's Exterior during the expansion (Via: LoopNet)

  • Colerain's Exterior during the expansion taken August 22, 2009

    Colerain's Exterior during the expansion taken August 22, 2009

  • Colerain's Exterior during the expansion taken August 22, 2009

    Colerain's Exterior during the expansion taken August 22, 2009

  • Fall 2009 remodel taken September 14th 2009

    Fall 2009 remodel taken September 14th 2009

  • Full Stage shot in 2018

    Full Stage shot in 2018

  • Jasper's Mask falling off 2019.

    Jasper's Mask falling off 2019.

  • Colerain after being cleared out interior September 25, 2019

    Colerain after being cleared out interior September 25, 2019

  • Colerain after the signage was removed from the exterior on September 25, 2019

    Colerain after the signage was removed from the exterior on September 25, 2019

Animatronics

Character Serial Status
Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe 4-81 1-8 Status: Unknown/Destroyed
Pasqually / Dook Larue 4-81 2-8 Status: Owned by a Private Collector
Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo 4-81 3-8 Status: Unknown/Destroyed
Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear 4-81 4-8 Status: Owned by a Private Collector
Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella 4-81 5-8 Status: Owned by a Private Collector
Billy Bob 4-81 6-8 Status: Unknown/Destroyed
Pizzacam / Looney Bird 4-81 7-8 Status: Unknown/Destroyed
Munch Jr. / Choo Choo 4-81 8-8 Status: Unknown/Destroyed
Building / Sun 4-81 11-8 Status: Unknown/Destroyed
Moon 4-81 11-8 Status: Unknown/Destroyed
Antioch N/A Status: Unknown/Destroyed
Uncle Klunk N/A Status: Unknown/Destroyed
Wink N/A Status: Unknown/Destroyed

References

  1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BnRq6nIH0AL/
  2. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BnRq6nIH0AL/
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