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Spider-Man
    Stern Pinball Inc. is releasing its newest pinball machine, Spider-Man. Designed by Steve Ritchie, Lyman Sheats and the engineering staff at Stern Pinball, the pinball machine takes Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3 and puts them all into one fast-paced pinball machine that will excite both operators and homeowners.
    Ritchie says, “Many hours have gone into the making of the Spider-Man pinball machine.  Lyman Sheats has created a set of elegant yet simple rules that anyone can learn in a few plays. Spider-Man pinball is a game of speed, flow and constant action and excitement. Lyman and I have wanted to make a Spider-Man pinball since forever, and it contains the best work and ideas of many people who work at Stern Pinball.  We are extremely pleased with the results, and we think you will be too.”

Triton 8100
    Despite pioneering big technological advances with its higher-end, PC-based ATMs, Triton’s super low-cost 8100 remains as popular as ever. The 8100’s tight, compact design means a uniquely small footprint, giving patrons the access they want without hijacking valuable floor space. The machine’s low profile and slight stature are especially essential in smaller establishments, where space already is at a minimum. The affordable machines pay for themselves, turning profit in almost no time.

Quick Stick
    Bev-Tek Industries has introduced Quick Stick, a time-saving device which allows the pouring of carbonated beverages in half the time. In a high-volume environment or where more drinks need to be distributed in less time, Quick Stick is the answer. This patented product improves the commonly used drink stirrer or sip stick to reduce foaming and to allow for uninterrupted pouring of the beverage. “Everyone has experienced the excessive foaming that occurs when pouring a diet cola over ice,” says Glenn Gorab, company president. “This product allows quick pouring without any delay or over pouring mess.” Quick Stick does not change the carbonation, flavor, color or consistency of the beverage served. An ideal use for this device is in a diet cola as a straw or drink stirrer is usually inserted in the drink.  Any currently used straw or drink stirrer can be made using this innovative manufacturing process.  Bars and restaurants, stadiums and arenas, fast-food establishments and the airlines all can benefit from Quick Stick. “No waiting! No mess! No foam!”

Bev-Rev
    The makers of Bev-Rev listened to what operators wanted, and the result aims to be a better, easier-to-use product. It’s flavorless, quick to pour and contains a potent supply of energizers — with no mess, no fuss and no large storage space needed for cans. Bev-Rev offers the potential to save bars 50 percent of their cost to make an energy drink. Each case also comes with a free portion-control top to make pouring a breeze.

Promptxt4clubs.com
    Promptxt4clubs.com is an exciting new SMS text messaging system specifically designed for bars and clubs. It is easy to use and cost-effective for compiling opt-in cell phone lists. To join a list, the customer sends a keyword text message to a shortcode. A user may set up as many keywords as he wishes to help target messages. Messages that are sent using lists may be personalized with the recipients’ names and scheduled for delivery to create maximum impact. SMS text messaging is an ideal and increasingly popular way of sending news of events, information and special offers to customers to keep them coming back. Promptxt4clubs is a Web-based system and can be accessed from any internet connected computer at anytime. There is no software to download or set up.

Boru Vodka
    Castle Brands Inc. has announced that its flagship product, Boru Vodka, has kicked off its “Reclaim the Spirit” marketing campaign with the launch of its Web site, www.boru.com. Boru Vodka recently added a Gold Medal from the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition to its list of accolades, demonstrating recognition within the spirits industry of the quality of the brand. Boru Vodka not only has increased its distillation process from four times to five times, creating an even smoother yet crisp finish, but also has introduced a sleek yet bold new packaging which is attracting trade and consumer praise. 

Rose’s 1-Liter
    Rose’s introduces new plastic 1-liter SKUs for its line of cocktail mixers. The new bottles are now available for the convenience of the foodservice professionals. The bottles are available in three sophisticated flavors in both the Mojito and Cocktail Infusions line: Rose’s Mojito (Traditional (Lime), Mango and Passion Fruit) and Rose’s Cocktail Infusions (Blue Raspberry, Pomegranate Twist and Sour Apple). “Rose’s Cocktail Mixers provide an easy way to pour great Mojitos and Martinis; just add light rum or vodka,” said Leshawnda Larkin, brand manager for Rose’s.  “The new plastic bottles will create a more user-friendly product for our partners in the foodservice industry.”

Miller Chill
    Miller Chill has begun to launch nationally, after a highly successful test market. Miller Chill, an American take on the popular Mexican chelada, is the only light beer brewed with a hint of lime and a pinch of salt to provide a truly refreshing beer experience.
    “Nothing sells a beer like the beer itself,” said Miller’s CMO Randy Ransom. “Once consumers get their first taste of Miller Chill, they will definitely be coming back for more of this unique, crisp beverage. Miller Chill is a light beer unlike any other, offering American beer drinkers a distinctive twist on refreshment.”
    Miller says its newest brand is yet another example of the fast-growing Latinization of American culture, a trend evident in everything from food to music to media.

Postcard Tee
    LogoBuy Inc., based in Atlanta, now is offering a new and innovated solution to the problems faced by bars and restaurants that want to sell T-shirts. LogoBuy is the owner of a patented process of packaging a T-shirts into the shape of postcard that includes a custom printed cover stock card and a self-adhesive mailing label that allows the end-user customer to mail the item through the USPS. The patented Postcard Tee is sold through a modified vending machine that accepts all forms of payment including cash, credit cards and debit cards.

Target Toss Pro: Bags
    The grassroots game of beanbag toss, now popular at barbecues and tailgating events, is hot. Incredible Technologies — creator of Golden Tee Golf, the most popular coin-operated video game in history — just launched an arcade version of the backyard phenomenon. Since unveiling Target Toss Pro: Bags at the Las Vegas Nightclub & Bar Show in February, Incredible Technologies says it can’t produce the game consoles fast enough. “We’re already sold out through July,” says Bags project manager Ralph Melgosa.

p.i.n.k. vodka
    The p.i.n.k. Spirits Co. introduced p.i.n.k. vodka in May 2006 as the world’s first 80-proof, ultra-premium, imported vodka from Holland, infused with caffeine and guarana. Distilled five times and made from 100 percent wheat, p.i.n.k. vodka has no added flavor, sugar, color or carbohydrates. p.i.n.k. vodka is not overly powerful; rather it’s designed to create a pleasurable and unique drinking experience.

New Year’s Party Kits
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style and drive beverage sales with party kids from New Year’s Party Central. Choose from 19 kits for 50 people, ranging from $25 to $79.50. Kits contain a variety of hats, tiaras, horns, blowouts, leis, beads, noisemakers and serpentine throws. Forty-four different kits are offered, and hanging decore and banners also are available. Call (800) 692-2929 to be set up as a wholesale account, and then visit the Web site to order.