First modern-coin operated vending machines were introduced in England during early 1880s, they dispensed post cards. In U.S. first vending machine was introduced in 1888, dispensing chewing gum in train stations.
We have come a very long way since then, these days we have walking vending machines, machines that lets you order a Bentley, rent a bike, buy gold and even grab live crabs.
Here's our list of truly unique vending machines:
After Party Shoes Vending Machine
This vending machine can be found in London located outside restaurants or clubs dispensing ballet flats for the ladies; a huge relief after a long night of partying. (Link)
World Of Luxury Vending Machine
This is a very unique luxurious vending machine that not only lets you buy a convertible Bentley but also designer dresses or 24 carat gold handcuffs. There are more than 60 items in this high-end vending machine with prices ranging from $10-$1.2 million. (Link)
Bike Vending Machine
A very interesting vending machine that dispenses RFID-equipped bikes for rent. You can simply rent this bike and ride where ever you want and drop it off at another vending machine. (Link)
Gold Vending Machine
This 'Gold To Go' vending machine dispenses one, ten and 250-gram bars of gold. World's first gold machine is located in a hotel in Abu Dhabi in UAE and plans to expand in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. (Link)
Live Crab Vending Machine
This vending machine can be found in China that keeps crabs at 5 degree Celsius and dispenses them live. In case you get a dead one, then machine's owner will give you three free live crabs. (Link)
Novel Idea Vending Machine
Located in airports, train stations, hospitals and hotels this vending machine dispenses best selling books. (Link)
PayPal Vending Machine
Spotted in PayPal X Innovate 2010 developers conference, this vending machine lets you use PayPal account by scanning a QR code on your phone. Once the payment is through, this machine confirms it via Twitter. (Link)
Face Recognition Vending Machine
This machine has sensors that not only senses approaching customers characteristics but also recommends products based on temperature and time of the day. Currently it can be found at a train station in Tokyo. (Link)
Anger Release Vending Machine
This vending machine is designed to channel your anger. It helps you deal with anger by smashing fine china and other ceramic dishes at the bottom of the machine. Don't know how many people will actually put in their money to break things...specially when the machine gets to have all the fun. (Link)
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