Leland (Deluxe Junior)
About This Machine
The Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company's 1933 Leland (Deluxe Junior) is a pure mechanical (PM) pinball machine from the early years of the commercial pinball industry. It was actually manufactured under contract by Stoner Mfg, since Chicago Coin -- then newly formed from the Chicago Coin Machine Exchange -- lacked its own production space until relocating in 1934.
As a PM machine, Leland relies entirely on mechanical components with no electrical scoring or lighting, offering the straightforward, tactile gameplay typical of pinball's earliest form.
The cabinet was advertised at 38 inches long and 21 inches wide, and was available in iridescent pastel finishes -- green, blue, maroon, or natural cedar -- reflecting an early attention to consumer appeal. No designer or specific theme is documented for the Leland, but its contract-manufacturing history and colorful cabinet options make it a notable piece from Chicago Coin's formative years.
Technical Details
- Notable Features:
- Cabinet advertised as 38 inches long, 21 inches wide, and available "In Irridescent (sic) Pastel Colors - Green, Blue, Maroon or Natural Cedar."