We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. An ode to you, you jawbreakingly-tough spheres of technicolor chewing gum. Gumball machines were once situated at the front area of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you grew up with video rentals, arcades, and mall hangouts, you probably also have memories of old-school gumball machines.

The next time you’re in line at Nifty Nut House in downtown Wichita, look up. Above you is an unofficial museum of gum, candy and nut vending machines. Some might call it Steve Jahn’s nutty obsession.

Row of dilapidated gumball machines at the front of a grocery store - bophers/Shutterstock An ode to you, you jawbreakingly-tough spheres of technicolor chewing gum. Gumball machines were once ...

Old-school gumball machine with plenty of 25-cent gumballs inside. - Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images If you grew up with video rentals, arcades, and mall hangouts, you probably also have memories ...