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(Realized that the December import lost a bunch of corrections made to the page prior to Yandex, so I re-wrote the page to be accurate without repeating stuff. Questions were raised about the status of decor, so I left a note in the history that some items were taken for the retro concept. Lastly, restored the animatronics table to its prior contents but in order. Page needs citation on many things since a lot of it is on-hand from Ryan, but it's to standard. Take note other editors.)
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'''''Springfield, OH (2345 Valley Loop Rd)''''' is a ''Chuck E. Cheese's'', formerly a ''Showbiz Pizza Place'', that opened on January 12, 1983 with a [[Rock-afire Explosion]], which has since been converted into a [[3-Stage]].
'''''Springfield, OH (2345 Valley Loop Rd)''''' is a ''Chuck E. Cheese's'', formerly a ''Showbiz Pizza Place'', that opened on January 12, 1983.
==Stages==
==Stages==
The store opened with the Rock Afire Explosion on January 12, 1983. The store then would start [[Concept Unification Installation Manual|Concept Unification]] on around 1992, which began the process of converting the Rock Afire Explosion to the 3-stage. October 2019 the store receives parts for the show from the closed [[Cincinnati, OH (8801 Colerain Ave)]] store in which they gained Jaspers can and the Avenger outfit which replaced the Cool Chuck outfit. The stage stayed in amazing shape until the air compressor died in December 2019 after this its future was rather dim.
The store opened with a Rock-afire Explosion [[Classic Stage]]. During [[Concept Unification Installation Manual|Concept Unification]] the existing show was converted into a [[Concept Unification Stage]] / 3-Stage show. It is currently unknown as to when the store got Concept Unification, but it is rumored to be around 1992 due to the color of the valance above the stage.


Throughout its history as a 3-Stage, the store borrowed parts and props from closed locations in [[Cincinnati, OH (8801 Colerain Ave)]] and [[Columbus, OH (4284 Macsway Ave)]].
The original plan was to never fix the air compressor that was happening soon which was originally intended for late 2020 but was cancelled due to COVID-19. The store would recieve more parts from the [[Columbus, OH (4284 Macsway Ave)]] store such as the four buildings, jaspers hat, the star bulbs, and the top of the organ. The buildings were later destroyed and Jaspers hat remained backstage never to be used. The stage would receive a Studio C air compressor which would be enough to run just Chuck in February 2021. This was until early 2022 where the stage finally had an air compressor that could run the full show.


The stage show was removed during the location's 2.0 Remodel on August 10, 2022. This 3-Stage was the last one to exist in Ohio. According to fandom members familiar with the location, the 3-Stage was disposed of behind the store. The fate of the show is unknown, as it was sitting idly in the dumpster for up to a week afterwards.
Then from Spring 2022 the characters stopped receiving signals to the compressor being able to handle all the movements of the show. In May 2022 the air compressor issues were resolved again with all the characters working again after half of the valves for each character had been removed. After in the summer the curtains were removed and replaced with the wooden walls that [[Columbus, OH (4284 Macsway Ave)]] used to block the non functioning Building & Moon props.


== History ==
==History==
The Springfield, OH Showbiz Pizza Place opened on January 12, 1983 being the third last Showbiz built in Ohio. This store would remain the same as it did on opening day with the minor replacement of games and other parts.
This location opened along with [[Muskegon, MI (3524 Green St)]] and was the 147th store in the company. The store's overall layout was not changed from its opening day layout and architecture, with the exception of new game packages and decor changes throughout its history.


The store received the '88 Remodel Package on June 28, 1990. This was followed by the 1993 Remodel later in the decade. Between 2010 and 2015, the store would undergo changes to its appearance; art such as the sports decor, planters and hanging stars were removed.
On June 28, 1990 when the store would begin the 88' Remodel package and would begin its conversion to a "Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza" which would be gaining the checkered patterns on the walls, oil paintings and removing much of the Showbiz aesthetic scheme.


The showroom's right shelf was removed in December 2014, and left shelf was removed in early 2015. Various walls were also painted purple. The store's appearance stayed consistent until its 2.0 Remodel.
It is currently unknown as to when the store got [[Concept Unification Installation Manual|Concept Unification]] but it is rumored to be around 1992. The store would then receive another remodel sometime in mid to late 1990s which is when the store would receive the 93 remodel. Between 2010 and 2015 the store would remove some of its 90s decor and paint some of the walls purple such as the sports decor, various magazines, planters, and then in 2014 removed the Right Shelves and then removed the Left Shelf in 2015 along with repainting various walls purple. The store stayed like that until July 24th 2022.


In October 2019, the store received parts from the closed [[Cincinnati, OH (8801 Colerain Ave)]] store, which included Jasper's can and Chuck E.'s Avenger outfit, which replaced the existing Cool Chuck outfit. A month or two later, the air compressor lost function and the show remained aired down through the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. During this period, the store received more parts from the [[Columbus, OH (4284 Macsway Ave)]] location, which included two building backdrops, Jasper's hat, star bulbs, and the top piece of Munch's organ.
On July 25th 2022 Springfield, OH started its remodel with the remodeling. This marks the removal of the show room walls, dim lighting, 90s decor, 3stage and much more! With the death of all that it means its the final former Showbiz Pizza Place to still have its showroom walls, Second to last 90s themed 3-Stage store, The 3-Stage was the 17th last store to have the 3-Stage.

The location would receive a Studio C air compressor in February 2021, which was just enough to power Chuck E.'s movements. In February 2022, the store repaired the original compressor and was able to power the full show. However, 3 weeks after the compressor was repaired, it fell into disrepair. In May 2022, the air compressor issues were somewhat resolved with all characters working again at half-capacity to conserve air. In the following months, the curtains were removed for not being fire-retardant. Wooden walls from the [[Columbus, OH (4284 Macsway Ave)]] store were used to block the non-functioning [[Sun (Animatronic)]] and [[Moon (Animatronic)]].

The location's 2.0 Remodel began on July 25, 2022. On October 12, 2022, the location celebrated its Grand Reopening, marking an end of the remodel process. Some decor pieces were taken for what is rumored to be the company's [[Chuck E. Cheese Retro Store]] concept.


==Arcade Machines==
==Arcade Machines==
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*[[Skee Ball]]
*[[Skee Ball]]


== Decor ==
==Decor==


=== Former ===
===Former===


* 1990s No Biz Like Showbiz (Likely returned to corporate)
*1990s No Biz Like Showbiz
* 1991 Flabby Road (Returned to corporate)
*1991 Flabby Road
* 1991 Pasqually's Italy (Likely returned to corporate)
*1991 Pasqually's Italy
* 1992 Salad Bar (Destroyed)
* 1992 Salad Bar
* 1993 Ball Park (Likely returned to corporate)
*1993 Ball Park
* 1993 Drive-In (Likely returned to corporate)
*1993 Drive-In
* 1993 Why Our Kids Are Breathing Easier (Destroyed)
* 1993 Why Our Kids Are Breathing Easier
* 1995 Star Cap Thumb Chuck (Destroyed)
* 1995 Star Cap Thumb Chuck
* 1995 Vitaminology (Returned to corporate)
*1995 Vitaminology


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|+
!Animatronic
! Animatronic
!Serial
!Serial
!Whereabouts
!Whereabouts
|-
|-
|Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe
| [[Rolfe DeWolfe (Animatronic)]]
|7-82 1-10
|7-82 1-10
|Converted to [[Chuck E. Cheese]], status unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|[[Dook LaRue (Animatronic)]]
|Pasqually / Dook Larue
|7-82 2-10
| 7-82 2-10
|Converted to [[Pasqually]], status unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo
|[[Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic)]]
|7-82 3-10
|7-82 3-10
|Converted to [[Mr. Munch]], status unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear
|[[Beach Bear (Animatronic)]]
|7-82 4-10
|7-82 4-10
|Converted to [[Jasper T. Jowls]], status unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella
| [[Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic)]]
|7-82 5-10
|7-82 5-10
| Converted to [[Helen Henny]], status unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|Billy Bob
|[[Billy Bob (Animatronic)]]
|7-82 6-10
|7-82 6-10
|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|PizzaCam / Looney Bird
|[[Looney Bird (Animatronic)]]
|7-82 7-10
|7-82 7-10
|Converted to [[Pizza Cam]], removed in 2000s, status unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|Munch Jr. / Choo Choo
|[[Choo Choo (Animatronic)]]
|7-82 8-10
|7-82 8-10
| Converted to [[Munch Jr.]], removed in 2000s, status unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|[[Sun (Animatronic)]]
|Building / Sun
|7-82 10-10
|7-82 10-10
|Converted to [[Building]], status unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|Moon
|[[Moon (Animatronic)]]
|7-82 11-10
|7-82 11-10
|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|Antioch
|[[Antioch (Animatronic)]]
|N/A
|N/A
|Unknown
|Unknown
|-
|-
|Wink
|[[Wink]]
|N/A
|N/A
|Unknown
|Unknown

Revision as of 03:44, 3 February 2023


Exterior of Springfield, OH on June 22, 2022.


Springfield, OH (2345 Valley Loop Rd) is a Chuck E. Cheese's, formerly a Showbiz Pizza Place, that opened on January 12, 1983.

Stages

The store opened with a Rock-afire Explosion Classic Stage. During Concept Unification the existing show was converted into a Concept Unification Stage / 3-Stage show. It is currently unknown as to when the store got Concept Unification, but it is rumored to be around 1992 due to the color of the valance above the stage.

Throughout its history as a 3-Stage, the store borrowed parts and props from closed locations in Cincinnati, OH (8801 Colerain Ave) and Columbus, OH (4284 Macsway Ave).

The stage show was removed during the location's 2.0 Remodel on August 10, 2022. This 3-Stage was the last one to exist in Ohio. According to fandom members familiar with the location, the 3-Stage was disposed of behind the store. The fate of the show is unknown, as it was sitting idly in the dumpster for up to a week afterwards.

History

This location opened along with Muskegon, MI (3524 Green St) and was the 147th store in the company. The store's overall layout was not changed from its opening day layout and architecture, with the exception of new game packages and decor changes throughout its history.

The store received the '88 Remodel Package on June 28, 1990. This was followed by the 1993 Remodel later in the decade. Between 2010 and 2015, the store would undergo changes to its appearance; art such as the sports decor, planters and hanging stars were removed.

The showroom's right shelf was removed in December 2014, and left shelf was removed in early 2015. Various walls were also painted purple. The store's appearance stayed consistent until its 2.0 Remodel.

In October 2019, the store received parts from the closed Cincinnati, OH (8801 Colerain Ave) store, which included Jasper's can and Chuck E.'s Avenger outfit, which replaced the existing Cool Chuck outfit. A month or two later, the air compressor lost function and the show remained aired down through the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. During this period, the store received more parts from the Columbus, OH (4284 Macsway Ave) location, which included two building backdrops, Jasper's hat, star bulbs, and the top piece of Munch's organ.

The location would receive a Studio C air compressor in February 2021, which was just enough to power Chuck E.'s movements. In February 2022, the store repaired the original compressor and was able to power the full show. However, 3 weeks after the compressor was repaired, it fell into disrepair. In May 2022, the air compressor issues were somewhat resolved with all characters working again at half-capacity to conserve air. In the following months, the curtains were removed for not being fire-retardant. Wooden walls from the Columbus, OH (4284 Macsway Ave) store were used to block the non-functioning Sun (Animatronic) and Moon (Animatronic).

The location's 2.0 Remodel began on July 25, 2022. On October 12, 2022, the location celebrated its Grand Reopening, marking an end of the remodel process. Some decor pieces were taken for what is rumored to be the company's Chuck E. Cheese Retro Store concept.

Arcade Machines

Decor

Former

  • 1990s No Biz Like Showbiz
  • 1991 Flabby Road
  • 1991 Pasqually's Italy
  • 1992 Salad Bar
  • 1993 Ball Park
  • 1993 Drive-In
  • 1993 Why Our Kids Are Breathing Easier
  • 1995 Star Cap Thumb Chuck
  • 1995 Vitaminology

Gallery

  • June 22, 2022

    June 22, 2022

  • June 22, 2022

    June 22, 2022

  • June 22, 2022

    June 22, 2022

Animatronics

Animatronic Serial Whereabouts
Rolfe DeWolfe (Animatronic) 7-82 1-10 Converted to Chuck E. Cheese, status unknown
Dook LaRue (Animatronic) 7-82 2-10 Converted to Pasqually, status unknown
Fatz Geronimo (Animatronic) 7-82 3-10 Converted to Mr. Munch, status unknown
Beach Bear (Animatronic) 7-82 4-10 Converted to Jasper T. Jowls, status unknown
Mitzi Mozzarella (Animatronic) 7-82 5-10 Converted to Helen Henny, status unknown
Billy Bob (Animatronic) 7-82 6-10 Unknown
Looney Bird (Animatronic) 7-82 7-10 Converted to Pizza Cam, removed in 2000s, status unknown
Choo Choo (Animatronic) 7-82 8-10 Converted to Munch Jr., removed in 2000s, status unknown
Sun (Animatronic) 7-82 10-10 Converted to Building, status unknown
Moon (Animatronic) 7-82 11-10 Unknown
Antioch (Animatronic) N/A Unknown
Wink N/A Unknown

References

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