The Hup Holland Vending Machine

Staying in the winning mood, I’d like to mention this great vending machine I came across yesterday night at Amsterdam’s Central Station.

This ‘HUPomat’ provides articles for the orange mania which has been unleashed during the last weeks as a consequence of the outstanding performance of the Dutch national team at the FIFA World Cup. Orange products could be needed at any time of the day. Therefore they’re available 24/7 at this rather clever vending machine (also from a business perspective).

Products vary form pendula to orange wigs and from inflatable backpacks to ‘Hup Holland’ tape, and are running very well considering the empty spots in the machine.

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