Grandstand Munchman

Front view of an electronic game showing the controls. Side view of an electronic game showing the domed back section. Rear view of an electronic game showing the plug socket. Top view of an electronic game showing the controls. Underside view of an electronic game showing the integral feet. Underside view of an electronic game showing the battery cover open.
Front view of an electronic game showing the controls. Side view of an electronic game showing the domed back section. Rear view of an electronic game showing the plug socket. Top view of an electronic game showing the controls. Underside view of an electronic game showing the integral feet. Underside view of an electronic game showing the battery cover open.

Classification

Description

A tabletop electronic game by Grandstand. Munchman was released under licence in the UK in 1981 and is based on Tomy's Pac Man game. It is housed in a round, domed injection moulded, yellow coloured polystyrene case with a VFD (vacuum fluorescent display), beneath which is the control panel. The unit is powered by four batteries or via a mains adaptor.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Manufactured for
Tomy

Inscriptions

printed sticker: "Grandstand Munchman" (top)

Object number

AIBDC : 006897

Date

1981 (circa)

Country

Japan

Method

injection moulded

Material

plastic
PS
polystyrene
Dimensions
Height
75mm
Diameter
200mm

Colour

yellow
black
red
white