UFO ATTACK ACME ARCADE Refrigerator Magnet

A refrigerator magnet that caught my eye as a great resource for creating a miniature scene is this UFO ATTACK magnet. This magnet is a great starter for a miniature game arcade of the 1980's or just to add to a miniature scene such as a recreation room.

The magnet looks like an arcade game that you would want to play. And you can push a button on the front of the magnet that causes a red light to flash and causes sounds of the game to be heard. The illustrations on the magnet are quite detailed and colorful. The game controls do not move. The game screen is covered with a clear piece of plastic which adds even a bit more realism to the appearance of the arcade game. The button on the front which you push to activate the sound and light are the area where you would normally deposit the coins necessary to operate to game.

I have no idea why I bought this magnet. Ha, ha. I just thought it was cute and that I would eventually find a use for it. Both of our daughters loved to play these arcade games. I guess I thought I would use it eventually in a miniature scene. I may still.

This magnet was made by ACME International. They make many refrigerator magnets which may be purchased online. I remember buying this magnet at Linen Barn. Many shops sell magnets which can spark a creative impulse or just bring back a memory.

These magnets do fit into ½ inch or sometimes 1 inch miniature scenes or projects. Not all of the magnets available have sound. I like the ones with sound the best. If you use the magnets with sound in your miniature scene make sure that you will be able to easily access the mechanism to activate the magnet. Also make sure that you will be able to remove the magnet. The magnet does have a battery that will eventually need to be replaced. The great thing is that the battery can be replaced. It would be so sad for the sound feature to expire and not be able to be reactivated.

Finding magnets that fit a specific miniature project may or may not be easy. The easiest way is to find the magnet and build a project around it. However there are times when you remember seeing a magnet that you would like to put into a project. You may be able to find the desired magnet at a miniature show or shop. Other great places to search are online auction sites, online shops, flea markets or collectible shops.