20 Questions

[manoeuver]

do people collect them now?

did folks use them in their homes?

[azkid]

do people collect them now?

did folks use them in their homes?

6. People might buy an old one for nostalgia. I wouldn't be surprised if some collect this type of thing, but I don't know to be honest. (I mean people collect all kinds of things, right?)

7. Yes people used them in their homes.

[Sailor Kenshin]

Is it some sort of cooking gear?

[azkid]

Is it some sort of cooking gear?

8. It isn't used for cooking.

[Chrissy]

Is it used in food preparation?

[manoeuver]

is it metal?

was it commonly in use 100 years ago?

[azkid]

Is it used in food preparation?

9. Not used in food prep. It isn't associated with the kitchen.

is it metal?

was it commonly in use 100 years ago?

10. It is made, in part, with metal.

11. Not in use (or in existence) 100 years ago or even 50 years ago.

[Sailor Kenshin]

Has it anything to do with music or entertainment?

[countrydirt]

Is it a rotary dial telephone?

[azkid]

Has it anything to do with music or entertainment?

12. It has to do with entertainment.

Is it a rotary dial telephone?

13. It is not a rotary dial telephone, sorry.

[Sailor Kenshin]

Is it a type of recording device?

[azkid]

Is it a type of recording device?

14. It is not a type of recording device.

[Marsilius]

Is it a musical instrument? Wait, you didn't say music . . .

[azkid]

Is it a musical instrument? Wait, you didn't say music . . .

I didn't say music. It has to do with entertainment, *not* music.

[countrydirt]

8 mm projector?

[manoeuver]

is it some kind of video game something or other?

[azkid]

8 mm projector?

16. Not any kind of projector

is it some kind of video game something or other?

17. Yes, but I am thinking of a specific one. 3 questions left, use wisely

[Wile E Coyote]

NES?

[manoeuver]

[azkid]

You're so close.

Neither NES nor Coleco. It was released before either of these.