What is a Mold-A-Rama?

Stuff You Should Know

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4.6 • 79.3K Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2018

⏱️ 42 minutes

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In the 1960s, a very cool machine debuted at the Seattle World's Fair - the Mold-A-Rama. It made real plastic toys on-demand from melted plastic pellets, to the delight of children and adults alike. They didn't last too long, but can still be found at var

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