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Junior Solid Color Assorted 5800 count Gumballs – Click Here to Buy! What size gumballs should I get for my gumball machine? We get asked that question a lot here at candymachines.com . The size of gumballs you need will depend on the size of the opening in your gumball wheel. Most standard commercial machines will take a 1” gumball or the 850 count case . The smaller home gumball banks or dispensers will vend our ½ Junior or Small size gumballs. If you need something different check out our gumball size chart located at the top of our bulk gumball page. …

Assorted Mix 45mm Bouncy Balls – Click Here to Buy! Everyone Loves Bouncy Balls The Bouncy Ball, also know as a Super Ball, was invented by a California chemist named Norman Stingley. In 1965, Stingley spent his spare time experimenting with rubber. He compressed various scraps of synthetic rubber together under about 3500 pounds of pressure per square inch and the bouncy ball was born. Bouncy balls are extremely popular for bulk vending machines and are sold for 25 cents or 50 cents for the 27mm or 1” size and 50 cents, 75 cents or even $1 for the 45mm – 49mm bouncy balls. Candymach …

Giant Gummy King Snake – Click Here to Buy! Giant Gummy King Snakes make for a great gift for your reptile lover. The Gummy Snake is approximately 29 inches long and weighs 1 ½ pounds. The Gummy Snake comes in 4 colorful flavor combinations. These Giant Gummy King Snakes are gluten free and have a 1 year shelf life. They are also made in the USA. Please check out the whole line of Gummy Candy on CandyMachines.com. …

All American Chicken Vending Machine – Click Here to Buy! This machine is a blast from the past. I can remember this machine was around when I was a kid. I remember one time going to the doctors for a check-up and getting shots and looking forward to watching the chicken make chicken sounds, play music and then drop your prize. This is a real cool machine to have in a doctor office or in a dentist office, because after these appointments you really need something to cheer you up. The chicken machine can vend eggs, capsules or a bouncy ball. It can be set up to use coins or tokens. No mat …

What’s the difference between offering commission to the business or profits to charity? “Should I give the store a commission or should I give it to charity?” We get asked this a lot at candymachines.com and the answer is it is really a matter of preference and what will get you the location. There are a few national charities that will allow you to purchase a sticker and place it on your machines for a nominal fee each month. This is a great ice breaker for some businesses. If you walk in and say part of the proceeds go to the American Lung Association can I place my machine, many o …