Mold-A-Rama

Type: Concept

Mold-A-Rama

As of November 2026, Mold-A-Rama has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025).

Mold-A-Rama is an American brand name for a type of vending machine that makes injection molded plastic figurines. Mold-A-Rama machines debuted in late 1962 and grew in prominence at the 1964 New York World's Fair. The machines can still be found operating in dozens of museums and zoos in the U.S.

Mold-A-Rama at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardDec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know
FieldManufacturing / Industrial design

Who talks about Mold-A-Rama on podcasts?

Josh Clark brought up Mold-A-Rama; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.

What is Mold-A-Rama mentioned alongside?

Mold-A-Rama is most often mentioned alongside green movement, hydraulics and Tam-O-Shanter.

Mentioned together: green movement, hydraulics, Tam-O-Shanter, space lab, Cypress Gardens, Florida, penny smasher, geocache, Toledo Mud Hens Stadium, Mudhens, Golden Goat