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Gone to a Galaxy Far, Far Away? Historic 'Star Wars' Vending Machine Replaced by Homemade Version
Neighbors want answers after the cult-favorite machine vanished and a painted copy appeared at the fire station, with no confirmed explanation.
- An iconic 1999 Star Wars: The Phantom Menace vending machine has disappeared from Fire Station 27 on Virginia Avenue in Pittsburgh, replaced by a homemade painted copy.
- The promotional machine became a local landmark after Pepsi donated $10,000 to the firehouse in 2022, with residents comparing its cultural significance to the Terrible Towel.
- Mt. Washington neighbor Stephen Crnkovich said he never saw anyone disturb the machine until this week, while Bill Bara noted the replacement is a 'homemade art project' containing Coca-Cola.
- A TikToker with nearly one million followers faces scrutiny after making comments about taking the machine, prompting Pittsburgh Public Safety to reach out for comment.
- Residents hope the disappearance is a prank and the machine will return, with Crnkovich suggesting forming a 'task force of all the yinzer legends' to recover it.
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