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The '''''Winchester Warblettes''''' |
The '''''Winchester Warblettes Animatronic''''' was an animatronic produced in 1977 by [[Fantasy Forest]] for the [[Pizza Time Theatre]] location on [[San Jose, CA (370 S Winchester Blvd)]]. The bot used the [[Winchester Hardware Setup]] for programming & the [[Winchester Control System]] for controlling the bots movements. |
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The bot was replaced in 1981 when Winchester got [[Cyberamics]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Winchester Warblettes were present at opening, along with the rest of Fantasy Forest's characters, and remained until sometime in 1980-1981 when they were replaced by Cyberamic figures, after this we can assume they were sent to [[ Pizza Time Theatre Sunnyvale, CA Corporate Office|Sunnyvale, CA]] as with the other characters from this location, The current whereabouts of them are unknown but the most likely answer is they were destroyed in the move to the [[Showbiz Pizza Time Corporate Office|SPT office]]. |
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=== Production & Manufacturing === |
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Before the bot was created, Harold Goldbrandsen created concept art showing what the bot could do. The concept art had scrapped movements for the eyes, heads, & hands. |
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The bot was developed in early 1977 by Harold Goldbrandsen & Fantasy Forest. |
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=== Location Use === |
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The bot was installed in [[San Jose, CA (370 S Winchester Blvd)]] & Programmed to the [[Pizza Time Theatre Showtape]] in Early 1977. The bot was later programmed to the [[Helen Henny Showtape]], the [[Madame Oink I|Madame Oink Showtape]], & the [[Foxy Colleen I|Foxy Colleen Showtape]] from August 1978 to November 1978. The bot was seen in an episode of the Australian broadcast series, "Four Corners" in their "New Eatery Fad" segment<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucg8MujPDQA</ref>. |
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=== Fate === |
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The bot was removed in 1981 when "Winchester" got Cyberamics. The bot was sent to the [[Pizza Time Theatre Sunnyvale, CA Corporate Office]] the same year & left there until 1984, when they were thrown out during the move to the [[Showbiz Pizza Time Corporate Office]]. |
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==Design== |
==Design== |
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The Figures had 2 Eyes, black feathers, a yellow beak, black fluffed hair feathers, yellow feet, a yellow neck chain, & a brow purse. |
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TBD |
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==Movements== |
==Movements== |
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The bot |
The bot had 3 movements, which opened the mouth on the figures. |
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|Mouth |
|Daisy's Mouth Open |
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|Mouth |
|Maisy's Mouth Open |
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|Mouth |
|Irmagard's Mouth Open |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery> |
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File:Concept-Art-Warblettes-Photo.jpg|Original Concept Art |
File:Concept-Art-Warblettes-Photo.jpg|Original Concept Art, 1977 (Created by Harold Goldbrandsen) |
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File:Wincehster chuck instore bw.jpg|(B&W) In store, 1977 |
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File:Puresexiness.jpg|In showroom, |
File:Puresexiness.jpg|In showroom, 1979 |
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</gallery> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucg8MujPDQA&t=39s&ab_channel=showbizpizzacom |
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Latest revision as of 17:23, 23 March 2024
Winchester Warblettes (Animatronic)
Release
Units Produced: 1Release Date: May, 1977
Manufacturer: Fantasy Forest
Info
The Winchester Warblettes Animatronic was an animatronic produced in 1977 by Fantasy Forest for the Pizza Time Theatre location on San Jose, CA (370 S Winchester Blvd). The bot used the Winchester Hardware Setup for programming & the Winchester Control System for controlling the bots movements.
The bot was replaced in 1981 when Winchester got Cyberamics.
History
Production & Manufacturing
Before the bot was created, Harold Goldbrandsen created concept art showing what the bot could do. The concept art had scrapped movements for the eyes, heads, & hands.
The bot was developed in early 1977 by Harold Goldbrandsen & Fantasy Forest.
Location Use
The bot was installed in San Jose, CA (370 S Winchester Blvd) & Programmed to the Pizza Time Theatre Showtape in Early 1977. The bot was later programmed to the Helen Henny Showtape, the Madame Oink Showtape, & the Foxy Colleen Showtape from August 1978 to November 1978. The bot was seen in an episode of the Australian broadcast series, "Four Corners" in their "New Eatery Fad" segment[1].
Fate
The bot was removed in 1981 when "Winchester" got Cyberamics. The bot was sent to the Pizza Time Theatre Sunnyvale, CA Corporate Office the same year & left there until 1984, when they were thrown out during the move to the Showbiz Pizza Time Corporate Office.
Design
The Figures had 2 Eyes, black feathers, a yellow beak, black fluffed hair feathers, yellow feet, a yellow neck chain, & a brow purse.
Movements
The bot had 3 movements, which opened the mouth on the figures.
| Daisy's Mouth Open |
| Maisy's Mouth Open |
| Irmagard's Mouth Open |
Gallery
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Original Concept Art, 1977 (Created by Harold Goldbrandsen)
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(B&W) In store, 1977
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In showroom, 1979
