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Restoration of a 1920s horse racing game GeeWIZ

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  • title: Restoration of a 1920s horse racing game GeeWIZ
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  • description: Restoration of a very old and rusted horse racing game from the GeeWIZ brand. The "Gee Wiz" horse racing game is a vintage tinplate toy from England, originally manufactured in the late 1920s to 1930s. It was a mechanical racing game designed for fun and betting, popular among children and families. The game consists of six colorful tin horses with jockeys positioned on an angled racetrack. A flywheel mechanism powered by pulling a string propels steel balls up the track. These balls repeatedly hit the horses, pushing them forward until one reaches the finish line and raises the victory flag. Key Details: ➖Manufacturer: Made in England, specific maker likely linked to British tin toy companies of the era. ➖Patents: UK Patent No. 275,682 (filed in 1926) describes the unique propulsion mechanism involving a rotating axle with nubs that propel steel balls. ➖Dimensions: Approximately 38.5 cm in length, 16 cm in width, and 7 cm in height. The box dimensions are slightly larger. ➖Material: Primarily tinplate, with vibrant painted finishes. ➖Condition Notes: Over time, many surviving pieces show wear and tear, though some original boxes and components remain intact. ➖Purpose: Played for entertainment and simulated horse betting. This toy captures the innovation of early 20th-century mechanical games and remains a collector's item today, valued for its nostalgic appeal and engineering design 00:00 Showing the horse race 00:38 Disassembling 02:18 Horse race: Sandblasting 04:00 Horse race tracks: Straightening and painting 05:19 Horse race body: Powder coating 05:53 Horse race: Powder coating the round parts 07:26 Horse race: Assembling with the tracks 07:51 Finish flag: Sandblasting and powder coating 09:14 Flywheel: Sandblasting and polishing 10:46 Screws: Polishing, grinding, and using the tumbler 11:53 Horses: Sandblasting, powder coating, and assembling 12:56 Applying stickers 13:15 Cleaning the cord 14:09 Horse race: Trying out and playing GEEWIZ 15:11 Before-and-after comparison
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