Chubbie

Chubbie, manufactured by Stoner Manufacturing Company in November 1938, is an electro-mechanical (EM) machine designed by Wendell Bartelt. This listing is the free-play model, which has a taller backbox than the novelty version of Stoner's 1938 'Chubbie'.

The game offers five balls for five cents, along with 15 spring bumpers and a time clock among its notable features. The backglass measures a substantial 20 inches by 20 inches, providing ample space for artwork.

Little else is documented about Chubbie's theme, design specifics, or its reception among players. Its place in Stoner Manufacturing's catalog and its EM-era construction make it an interesting piece for those studying the transition from mechanical to electro-mechanical pinball, but claims beyond the confirmed specifications should be treated with caution.