The real standout ?

[Dingo40]

Of course, if you really want to stand out, there's this:?

It comes in a ready to assemble flat pack (Allen key included), a bit like a Roland Rx, really!?

 

[ArtMustel]

Pachinkofono!

 

[Dingo40]

Art,
You're alluding to " Pachinko", the Japanese gambling machine??

 

[ArtMustel]

Yes, Dingo, it was the first image that came to my mind when I saw this contraption!

 

[Dingo40]

Art,
Not being familiar with pachinko ( but I see your point), I was reminded of this guy's (Heath Robinson) creations:

heath robinson - Google Search

www.google.com.au

 

[ArtMustel]

Awesome illustrations those from W.H Robinson, maybe the creator of this music machine got its inspiration from his work. In any case, a mechanical genius with plenty of balls.

 

[jozz]

according to him, this was the inspiration:

 

[Dingo40]

Thanks for sharing, Jozz ??
Unreal!?

 

[debra]

This is just amazing! Great find! Thanks Dingo40!

 

[Glug]

Completely unrelated but I immediately though of this:

 

[Dingo40]

Glug,
Thanks for sharing: great!??

 

[Glug]

FYI: you can buy a Strandbeest toy kit:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/NUOLUX-Wind-powered-Animaris-Strandbeest-Educational/dp/B00SL316HE/ref=sr_1_2?crid=KOCAVQ6P6GBG&dchild=1&keywords=strandbeest&qid=1618392386&sprefix=strandbeest%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-2

I got one for a relative, good fun.

 

[BertrandB]

Thanks guys ! Great shares