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Findings at a Former Looney Bird's; Advice is much appreciated!
Topic Started: Dec 6 2014, 04:11 PM (7,968 Views)
Clockwork
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My first few months in the fandom have been interesting, but nothing can top what I experienced yesterday. I was fortunate to grow up near the Jackson, TN Looney Bird's location. My trip there as a young child, while not photographed, was a blur of color and excitement that made a lasting impression in my young mind.

This memory wasn’t awakened until rather recently, as I was looking for true animatronics of the past as my brothers enthused on about Five Nights at Freddy’s. I soon came upon the Rock-afire Explosion. I became engrossed, watching many a programmed performance on YouTube, and was amazed of the show’s complexity in it’s technological age.

Soon, I recalled the old Jackson Loony Birds, and remembered that the sign had remained above the building since earlier this year. Curious, I drove down to Jackson to see if, perchance, any of our beloved band members still resided there. Driving up, I was disheartened to see that the signage had been removed in the short span of time, yet I persisted to the window.

Squinting, I could make out the stage that still stood in the dark corner of the former restaurant. Strangely, the curtains were open. And I could make out the Tune Machine’s glinting surface! I could also see Looney Bird’s own bright red plumage from his side of the stage!

As if on cue, the groundskeeper exited an adjacent building. I asked, and he was kind enough to allow me to snoop around the place. The lights came on, and this was the first thing I saw.

First view.

Of course, all the games and climbing equipment were removed. It was saddening to see the place where families once had an amazing time and many birthdays so desolate. Still, I made a beeline for the stage. What I saw was shocking. (I apologize for the darkness of the pictures. The stage lights no longer worked.)

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3


Disappointingly, the vintage band of years past had left the building, but not without leaving a battle worn Looney behind without his barrel. (Where are his hands?) Antioch hung limply from the ceiling.

Poor ole' Looney

The stage was in such a state of disarray, torn and props everywhere.

The groundskeeper was even generous enough to allow me backstage, where I snapped pics of the remaining pieces of equipment.

Gadget 1

Gadget 2

Gadget 3

I’m not yet an expert, so I’m not sure if this is a complete set of machinery (which I highly doubt). As far as I could see, there were no showtapes.

Patently, the groundskeeper waited as I ran about like a madwoman, snapping more pictures.

Pic 1

Pic 2

Pic 3

Pic 4

Pic 5

I also procured a few relics (with permission, of course) that consisted of a token, ball pit ball, and a strap that must have torn of Bill Bob’s very overalls!

Relics

The groundskeeper informed me that the former manager in Alabama took Billy Bob, and maybe some of the others. The thinks a different person snatched up Fatz, but was uncertain. He talked about the possibility of calling them, but seemed uncertain on the topic. He also alerted me to the possibility of tearing down the stage if there ever is an offer on the building, but was in no hurry.

He gave me a business card, and said I could return for another tour if I’d like. Yet still, my anxiety was kicked into high gear. Should I save as much as I can and (somehow) stuff it in my small house? Should I track down the band? I’d hate for one of the remaining RAE stages to become rubble.

What do you guys think? Any advice or suggestions? I’d love to hear any thoughts as I try to preserve such a large part of the fandom.

Before all the memories...

...are history!

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Being that I can return to the site, are there any picture requests when I return to Looney Bird's? (Although I bought all the items (My poor wallet!!!) I'm going to move it out when the weather is warmer. )
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Clockwork
Dec 11 2014, 09:47 PM
Being that I can return to the site, are there any picture requests when I return to Looney Bird's? (Although I bought all the items (My poor wallet!!!) I'm going to move it out when the weather is warmer. )
Can you take pictures of the whole place in general? And if the sign is still up ;)
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Well, like I said, the signage has been moved. It looks like just another drab, empty building.
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Clockwork
Dec 11 2014, 10:30 PM
Well, like I said, the signage has been moved. It looks like just another drab, empty building.
:'( too bad you couldn't get it, I guess just the inside :$
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If you wanna see it in it's glory days, look up the Looney Bird's pictures under the ShowBizPizza.com photo gallery. That's where I got the second to last photo.
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Happy birthday! :cecwink:
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theanimatronichusband
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Cool! We went to a Billybob skating rink once but went to check to see if it was still there and it got turned into a flea market but no more robots D:
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That's disheartening. I really didn't know there was a Billy Bob skating rink!
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Clockwork
Dec 18 2014, 06:43 PM
That's disheartening. I really didn't know there was a Billy Bob skating rink!
Yea!! I took my daughter there for a birthday party once, wish I would have made a deal with them for those robots! It was in Conyers, Ga named "Billy bobs Circus and skating rink" all that was left was a coin machine.
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That show is in storage in a warehouse in GA.
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rockafiefan
Dec 18 2014, 08:18 PM
That show is in storage in a warehouse in GA.
Your kidding? Really!! Do you know where exactly? And If they have been sold?
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jennylove60

Are you going reopen this place cause that be cool cause I live in the Tennessee area
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Wow, I'd love to. But being that I have little knowledge about running a business successfully, I think that it's best that I'll open my RAE show to the public IF I am lucky enough to acquire them all. XD

Looney himself, on the other hand, will be back in the spotlight at local events as soon as he's up and running!
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Wow, I'm shocked that the bots were just left there.
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Is looney still there?
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Biffer1995
Feb 10 2015, 01:08 AM
Is looney still there?
Clockwork took everything on the showstage! and Looney :D
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Proud owner of a Studio C Alpha
Clockwork
Dec 6 2014, 04:11 PM
My first few months in the fandom have been interesting, but nothing can top what I experienced yesterday. I was fortunate to grow up near the Jackson, TN Looney Bird's location. My trip there as a young child, while not photographed, was a blur of color and excitement that made a lasting impression in my young mind.

This memory wasn’t awakened until rather recently, as I was looking for true animatronics of the past as my brothers enthused on about Five Nights at Freddy’s. I soon came upon the Rock-afire Explosion. I became engrossed, watching many a programmed performance on YouTube, and was amazed of the show’s complexity in it’s technological age.

Soon, I recalled the old Jackson Loony Birds, and remembered that the sign had remained above the building since earlier this year. Curious, I drove down to Jackson to see if, perchance, any of our beloved band members still resided there. Driving up, I was disheartened to see that the signage had been removed in the short span of time, yet I persisted to the window.

Squinting, I could make out the stage that still stood in the dark corner of the former restaurant. Strangely, the curtains were open. And I could make out the Tune Machine’s glinting surface! I could also see Looney Bird’s own bright red plumage from his side of the stage!

As if on cue, the groundskeeper exited an adjacent building. I asked, and he was kind enough to allow me to snoop around the place. The lights came on, and this was the first thing I saw.

First view.

Of course, all the games and climbing equipment were removed. It was saddening to see the place where families once had an amazing time and many birthdays so desolate. Still, I made a beeline for the stage. What I saw was shocking. (I apologize for the darkness of the pictures. The stage lights no longer worked.)

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3


Disappointingly, the vintage band of years past had left the building, but not without leaving a battle worn Looney behind without his barrel. (Where are his hands?) Antioch hung limply from the ceiling.

Poor ole' Looney

The stage was in such a state of disarray, torn and props everywhere.

The groundskeeper was even generous enough to allow me backstage, where I snapped pics of the remaining pieces of equipment.

Gadget 1

Gadget 2

Gadget 3

I’m not yet an expert, so I’m not sure if this is a complete set of machinery (which I highly doubt). As far as I could see, there were no showtapes.

Patently, the groundskeeper waited as I ran about like a madwoman, snapping more pictures.

Pic 1

Pic 2

Pic 3

Pic 4

Pic 5

I also procured a few relics (with permission, of course) that consisted of a token, ball pit ball, and a strap that must have torn of Bill Bob’s very overalls!

Relics

The groundskeeper informed me that the former manager in Alabama took Billy Bob, and maybe some of the others. The thinks a different person snatched up Fatz, but was uncertain. He talked about the possibility of calling them, but seemed uncertain on the topic. He also alerted me to the possibility of tearing down the stage if there ever is an offer on the building, but was in no hurry.

He gave me a business card, and said I could return for another tour if I’d like. Yet still, my anxiety was kicked into high gear. Should I save as much as I can and (somehow) stuff it in my small house? Should I track down the band? I’d hate for one of the remaining RAE stages to become rubble.

What do you guys think? Any advice or suggestions? I’d love to hear any thoughts as I try to preserve such a large part of the fandom.

Before all the memories...

...are history!

I'm going to Florida this summer.
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That's so sad.. :( The show went from being in perfect condition fresh out of CEI's warehouse, to completely dismantled and destroyed.
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The band begins at ten to six When Mr. K. performs his tricks
Can you post a photo of your Looney Bird? If you still have it
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Clockwork
Dec 6 2014, 04:30 PM
Of course I'm gonna get Looney. But as for everything else, it may go into storage if I can afford the fee. There is a slim chance I may sell, but I'd much rather reunite the band rather than letting them be an expensive figure in someone's basement.
Could i mabye get Looney? People have been scamming me and lying to me that i can buy theirs and by the time I get shipping all set up... The Deny to give it to me. :unsure:
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