Vending machines

Vending machines, also known as vendos, are machines that are found throughout Oddworld. They can provide random junk, crafting items, or SoulStorm Brew, but also health and various power ups. A vending machine dispensing grenades is first seen in Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee.

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee / Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty[]

Boom Machine Vendo[]

Boom Machine New'N'Tasty2 — Boom Machine Vendo

Main article: Boom machine

In Abe's Oddysee, Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, and Abe's Exoddus, Boom Machines can be found throughout RuptureFarms and Slig Barracks that dispense grenades.

These large vendos are oddly shaped into that of a grenade, with the dispensed grenades emerging out from the Boom Machine's match fuse apparatus. However, in New 'n' Tasty, the Boom Machine has been revamped, becoming more egg-shaped and less like a grenade. Abe can use these grenades to detonate mines, kill enemies and hostile wildlife, or serve as a distraction.

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus[]

SoulStorm Brew Vendo[]

Main article: SoulStorm Brew

In Abe's Exoddus, vending machines dispensing SoulStorm Brew can be found in FeeCo Depot and SoulStorm Brewery. A vending machine is found in Necrum Mines as well, but Abe's five buddies drank all ninety nine bottles, leaving the machine empty.

Using a stocked vending machine will result in Abe drinking a bottle of Brew, causing his farts to not only become highly explosive, but also able to be possessed and flown around the level. The fart can then be exploded near enemies or obstructions, or will explode by itself after some time. The vending machines found in Abe's Exoddus typically only dispense a few bottles and do not restock when empty, giving Abe limited attempts at using the farts correctly.

Getcha' Pants and Getcha' Wings Vendo[]

Main articles: Getcha' Pants, Getcha' Wings

Vending machines dispensing mechanical pants or wings to crawling Sligs can be found in Slig Barracks and Soulstorm Brewery. These vendos are often found next to the Slig's sleeping quarters and - if the Sligs are alerted - will immediately crawl to the nearest Getcha' Pants/Getcha' Wings vending machines.

As such, it is often in Abe's best interests to prevent these Crawling Sligs from gaining access to these dispensing machines. If not, than these Crawling Sligs using these machines will turn into a normal walking Slig, or a flying Slig respectively.

Likewise, Abe could use this for his advantage by possessing a normal Crawling Slig and upgrade him to either one of the two respective Slig types. However, it is far more preferable to use the Getcha's Wings as the Flying Slig allows for ease of traverse and is equipped with a powerful grenade launcher.

Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee[]

Several types of vending machines are found in Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee, most of which are only usable by a specific character. Unlike in Abe's Exoddus, the vending machines in Munch's Oddysee can be used infinitely.

Aqua Bounce Vendo[]

Found only in Munch's Oddysee, this vendo can only be used by Munch and allows him to jump great heights directly out of the water. However, Munch is still clumsy on land, so it's only applicable in either hit-and-runs or accessing hard-to-reach places.

The Aqua Bounce is a blue aquatic-themed vendo with a caricature of Munch or a Gabbit leaping out of the water.

Aqua Bounce is obviously the oceanic-themed version of the normal Bounce vendo. Compared to the normal Bounce, Aqua Bounce is much more uncommon.

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Bounce Vendo[]

The Aqua Bounce equivalent for Abe. Sometimes called 'Bounce!', this vendo allows Abe to jump much higher than usual, allowing him to access hard to reach places. The Bounce vendo comes in two variants, the industrial version and the native version.

The industrial Bounce is a pink vendo with a caricature of either Abe or a Mudokon, whilst the native Bounce is a dark brown vendo that feature indigenous art of a Mudokon jumping with blue and pink highlights.

This, along with Expresso, are one of the most common vendos in Munch's Odyssey.

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Blitz Packer Vendo[]

Found only in Munch's Oddysee, this vending machine dispenses the Blitz Packer weapon for Big-Bro Sligs.

The Blitz Packer is one of the weapons vendos found in the game and it's, by far, the largest and most powerful of the weapons vendos. Blitz Packer vendos are exclusive only to Big-Bros, since they are large and powerful enough to use them extensively.

However, despite their power, they are a relatively rare vendo, only appearing when there are Big-Bros around, who themselves are an uncommon enemy to begin with.

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Splinterz Manufacturing

Expresso Vendo[]

Developed by Vykkers Labs as a highly caffeinated beverage, Expresso gives Abe or Munch a temporary speed boost which can be used to avoid wildlife and gunfire from weapon wielding enemies. Like Bounce, Expresso has both a industrial and native variant.

The industrial version is an orange vendo with a anthropomorphized caricature of a coffee cup that is on a caffeinated high. The native version is a dark brown vendo that feature indigenous art of a Mudokon running wildly with orange and green highlights.

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Hack Saw Vendo[]

Found only in Munch's Oddysee, the Hack Saw vendo dispenses deadly hack saws to Vykkers who use them as weapons. The Hack Saw vendo is one of the weapons vendos found in the game and is the only vendo that dispenses a close-combat weapon.

Hack Saw vendos are exclusive only to Vykkers. These vendos are relatively late game and can be found extensively on Vykkers Labs. The vendos has a stylized purple and pink background, with a silhouette of a Vykker carrying a Hack Saw.

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Vykker Suites

Health-Up Vendo[]

Found only in Munch's Oddysee, this vending machine tops up the health of Abe or Munch. Possessed Sligs may also use it. Health-Ups are found throughout Munch's Oddysee and are useful in recovering any loss health.

Due to the presence of the Resurrection Egg, the importance of Health-Ups are situational to pointless depending on the level being presented. Health-Ups are lavender vendos with a cartoonish face wrapped up in bandages backed up by a halo of birds.

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SnUzi Vendo[]

Found only in Munch's Oddysee, this vending machine dispenses the Snuzi weapon to Interns and Vykkers. The Snuzi vendo is one of the weapons vendos found in the game and the primary range weapon for both the Vykkers and their servants, the Interns.

Snuzi vendos are therefore the only weapon vendos not exclusive to one race. Unlike the Hack Saw vendos, the Snuzi vendos are a lot more common due to the presence of both Interns and Vykkers. The vending machine itself is an orange vending machine with the SnUzi weapon plastered in the middle, a lot like the much bigger Blitz Packer vendos.

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Vykker Suites

Invisible Vendo[]

The invisibility vendo appears in Munch's Oddysee and does exactly what it says on the package. This vendo can turn Abe or Munch invisible for a short amount of time in order to sneak past enemies. It is a useful vendo meant for a much more stealthy approach. It wears off automatically if Abe starts chanting.

The vendo is a green vending machine with two large, cartoonish yellow eyes. The Invisible vendo can only be found in its industrial form.

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Zap Vendo[]

Found only in Munch's Oddysee, this vendo allows Munch to electrocute enemies using his sonar device. It is an offensive vendo and the only 'weapons' vendo in which a Native race could use.

Zap vendos come in two forms, industrial and native. The industrial vendo is a stylized dark and light purple vendo in the pattern of a lightning with a caricature of Munch or a Gabbit shooting out red lightning from its forehead. The native vendo is of a lighter brown but still use the caricature of a Gabbit.

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Lulu's Fund Vendo[]

Main article: Lulu Fund

More of an ATM than an actual vending machine. A charity vendo meant only for Glukkons, unlike normal vendos, Lulu's Fund does not grant Abe or Munch any abilities. Instead, it's a important quest item meant to donate moolah towards Lulu himself so that Abe could possess the dimwitted Glukkon and save the Gabbit race.

Since Lulu's Fund can be found in the office of the lowliest Glukkon to the most influential of Glockstars, it's unknown how Lulu manage to place his charity around the industrial world outside of possible gameplay and story segregation. As such, Lulu's Fund is seen as a well coordinated scam.

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Oddworld: Soulstorm[]

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Vending machines return in Oddworld: Soulstorm as a source of consumer goods and crafting materials. These materials can then be used to craft tools or weapons.

SoulStorm Brew Vendo[]

"Tasty and flammable"

In Oddworld: Soulstorm, this vending machine returned with a completely revamped look. Rather than the unique look, the one in Soulstorm resembles your stock-standard vending machine. It is much more neon and features an animated Glukkon drinking the brew. Soulstorm Brew can be directly thrown at Sligs, or crafted into explosives and flammables. Some of these vendos are free especially within areas where Mudokon slaves are used, but there are SoulStorm vendos that may cost you 2 Moolah for five bottles. They are also now unlimited.

In game info[]

Splashy. sticky. very tasty and highly flammable. Soulstorm Brew will help you get the party started and then help you burn down the venue when you've had enough.

Rock Candy Vendo[]

"Knock-out taste"

Vending machines of this variety offer up Rock Candies. This design is the most basic, only having a single jawbreakers surrounded by orbiting outlines on a magenta/purple background.

Rock Candies act similarly to rocks in the previous games and is basically considered the industrial equivalent of Rock sacks. Although the first Rock Candy Vendo is free of purchase, following Vendos would cost you 2 Moolah for 5 Rock Candies, making them a cheap 'weapon' to use.

These can knock Sligs out to make a peaceful and Quarma neutral escape. They can also be enhanced by crafting with rubber bands to extend the reach and bounce more.

In game info[]

Sugar that's been moistened with just the right amount of chemicals that it's not instantly poisonous and then compressed down so that it's totally rock hard.

Fire Extinguisher Vendo[]

"Something on fire that doesn't need to be? This'ill help!"

Fire Extringuisher Vendo 2 — Fire Extinguisher Vendo

These vendos allow the purchasing of fire extinguishers. It is identifiable by its dark red coloration with indigo highlights. The vending machine itself shows a very active neon animation of a fire being put out by a puff from the extinguisher.

The first vendo are free of charge, however, later vendos would cost up to 75 moolah making them the most expensive vendo in the game.

Abe can directly use it in order to put out fires blocking his way, or be crafted into the infamous flamethrower.

Battery[]

"Portable power for the things that need it."

A vendo that dispenses Batteries. The Battery Vendo is a helpful vendo when it comes to crafting materials.

It is noted to be a relatively expensive vendo, as it usually costs around 8-10 moolah per battery. These vendos are orange in colour with a large C battery image illuminated with neon lightning. They are one of the more common vendos Oddworld: Soulstorm.

Recycling Station Vendo[]

"Get rich from trash!"

Recycling Vendo OSS — Recycling Station Vendo

Placing a glass bottle into these vending machines will reward the user with small amounts of Moolah. Each empty bottle grants Abe 2 Moolah in return. It's considered an ATM of sorts and is the first and most common Vendo you will encounter in Oddworld: Soulstorm.

It's a blue vendo with bright yellow neon that shows the classic recycling logo layered behind several glass bottles, before alternating with a giant moolah monetary symbol.

Rubber Band Vendo[]

"Stretch some rubber bands around stuff to make it bouncy!"

The Rubber Band Vendo is a vendo that sells Rubberbands to Abe. Although some vendos are free, there are a few Rubber Band Vendos that cost a heft 3 moolah for one rubberband.

It is identifiable by its lavender background with a yellow neon sign that has been animated to resemble a rubberband stretching and pulling. It is considered a relatively convenient place to shop for rubberbands to create Bouncy Candies.

Fizzy Pop Vendo[]

"Extremely fizzy liquid inside a pressurized container. Hurl it at your foes to unleash the fizz!"

These vendos can dispense cans of Fizzy Pop, a heavily carbonated beverage akin to SoulStorm Brew. The vendo itself displays a Slig carelessly waving around a can of the aforementioned drink, causing it to explode behind a violet background.

When a can of Fizzy Pop is combined with a Blastos tablet, the following will result in an explosive chemical reaction capable of mass destruction.

It is a relatively cheap vendo, requiring 2 moolah for 1 Fizzy Pop.

Blastos Vendo[]

"Get a handful o' somethin' fresh 'n' fizzy!"

This vendo dispenses Blastos, small candies that are the Oddworld equivalent of Mentos. The vendo displays a Slig holding up a pack of Blastos behind a light blue background. It is one of the least animated vendos in Soulstorm. Blastos tablets can be combined with Fizzy Pop to create deadly explosive cocktails called Fizzy Pow.

It's a late game vendo, first appearing in Slig Barracks and is relatively expensive when it isn't free, costing 3 moolah for one Blastos.

Gum Vendo[]

"This super sticky substance can be used to stick things together."

This vendo dispenses a substance comparable to generic, pink, Bubble Gum. It's a late game vendo, first appearing in Necrum Mines.

The vendo has a neon purple Glukkon animated to be blowing up bubbles behind a bright yellow-orange background. In the early builds of Soulstorm, the Vendo's had more pronounced orange bubbles. Known for its extremely sticky and bouncy nature Bubble Gum can be used to craft items, capable of bouncing. The Gums themselves are quite expensive, costing 3 Moolah for one Gum.

Cut Vendos[]

Klimb Vendo[]

A power-up vendo called Klimb was originally supposed to be in Munch's Oddysee, but was cut in the final version. Klimb would have been used as a climb power-up where Abe or Munch could climb up steep terrain and garner Spooce from such terrain. The vendo itself was a lime green vendo with blue footprints walking up vertically.

Although the Klimb power-up was removed in the final version of the game, it can still be found in the game's files as well as the demo version of the game. The Spooce being lined up vertically in steep terrain as shown in the main game could have been where the Klimb vendo would have been utilized.

Lungbuster Cigarettes Vendo[]

A cut vendo appearing only in the Passport to Oddworld promotional video. The Lungbuster vendo dispenses the Lungbuster Cigarettes and was an exceptionally popular machine given the wide presence of these cigarettes within the industrial world. The vendo would have been just a novelty machine and it was most likely just existed to promote Munch's Oddysee.

These vending machines were light pink in color with the Lungbuster Cigarette logo plastered in the front. Due to the early installment of Passport to Oddworld, the canonicity of this vendo is ambiguous. However, it might be possible that a vendo for these cigarettes may appear in one form or another within Mudos.

Shields Vendo[]

The Shields Vendo was a cut vendo from Munch's Oddysee. These vending machines would have been utilized by the Big Bro Sligs as a form of heavy riot gear in the case of a mass Mudokon uprising. As a defensive vendo, the Shields Vendo would have provided the Big Bros a tremendous boost in foward defense, possibly making the Big Bro immune to all small firearms.

However, the Shields Vendo was cut early in the development of Munch's Oddysee, with the only known in-game footage being from the Passport to Oddworld promotional video. The Shields Vendo was a concept of a time period where the Big Bro Sligs were still seen as heavy riot police armed with an enlarged baton/nightstick (a weapon also cut early on from Munch's Oddysee). The vendo itself was a lavender vending machine with the artwork of a metallic door shield deflecting a bullet with a caricature of a Mudokon painted on the shield.

Other Vendos[]

Baby Chow Vendo[]

A vendo meant to promote Vyykers Labs' products. The Babychow Vendo, as its namesake implies, dispenses bottles of Baby Chow for any daring customers. The Baby Chow vending machine only appeared in the now-deleted Vyykers Labs website, acting as both a real world and in-universe promo of Munch's Oddysee and Vyykers Labs respectively. Baby Chow was aimed towards parents of the industrial races as a form of baby formula to increase growth and keep their infant satisfied. However, it proved to be too overly successful; childhood obesity became rampant and Baby Chow proved to be a unpopular and overall failed product.

The machine itself is a green vending machine with the Baby Chow logo plastered in the middle. Due to it being a promotional piece of artwork, the canonicity of this vendo is ambiguous. However, it is possible that Baby Chow would have come with its own vending machine in one form or another.

The vendo and the rest of the Vyyker's products can be found in the archived website of Vyykers Labs.

Butt-Flo Vendo[]

A vendo meant to promote Vyykers Labs' products. The Butt-Flo Vendo, as its namesake implies, dispenses canisters of Butt-Flo for any daring customers. The Butt-Flo vending machine only appeared in the now-deleted Vyykers Labs website, acting as both a realworld and in-universe promo of Munch's Oddysee and Vyykers Labs respectively.

Butt-Flo was aimed towards those who had complications with constipation or any form of intestinal problems. Butt-Flo as its name indicates, was meant to relieve those who had these complications, but proved too successful, leading to cases of subjects relieving more than just their fecal matter. As such, Butt-Flo became a unpopular and overall failed product. Nevertheless, Butt-Flo did see some commercial success in Western Mudos, with bottles littered around the area.

The Butt-Flo vending machine was a pink vendo with the Butt-Flo logo attached in the middle. Due to it being a promotional piece of artwork, the canonicity of this vendo is ambiguous. However, it's possible that Butt-Flo would have come with its own vending machine in one form or another.

Chill Pill Vendo[]

A vendo meant to promote Vyykers Labs' products. The Chill Pill Vendo, as its namesake implies, dispenses tablets of Chill Pills for any daring customers. The Chill Pill vending machine only appeared in the now-deleted Vyykers Labs website, acting as both a real world and in-universe promo of Munch's Oddysee and Vyykers Labs respectively.

Chill Pills was a sedative medicine meant to calm the nerves, hearts, and minds of enraging Glukkons or Sligs. However, it soon became a unpopular and failed product due to numerous complaints of the Chill Pill rarely doing anything. Instead, the Chill Pill did the opposite and lead to cases of cramps, bloating, swelling of the joints, or extreme diarrhea.

The vendo was a blue vending machine with the Chill Pill logo painted at the center. Due to it being a promotional piece of artwork, the canonicity of this vendo is ambiguous. However, it is possible that Chill Pill would have come with its own vending machine in one form or another.

Gum-Rot Vendo[]

A vendo meant to promote Vyykers Labs' products. The Gum-Rot Vendo, as its namesake implies, dispenses packets of Gum-Rot for any daring customers. The Gum-Rot vending machine only appeared in the now-deleted Vyykers Labs website, acting as both a real world and in-universe promo of Munch's Oddysee and Vyykers Labs respectively.

Gum-Rot was a artificial sweetener with the texture and look of toothpaste rather than the solid cubes of sugar or other sweeteners. Unlike the other Vyyker products, Gum-Rot - true to its name - greatly lead to tooth decay and swelling of the gums. As no industrial races would like to lose all of their teeth in a single day, Gum-Rot was a controversial product that wasn't successful.

Gum-Rot vendos were orange in color with the Gum-Rot logo placed in the center. Due to it being a promotional piece of artwork, the canonicity of this vendo is ambiguous. However, it is possible that Gum-Rot would have come with its own vending machine in one form or another.

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Notes[]

The name Expresso is based off espresso, a type of real world coffee, which can often be mispronounced as expresso.
In the original North American release of Munch's Oddysee, most of the Health vendos are replaced b SoBe vending machines, which is a real world beverage. During the run-up to this game’s release, SoBe aided promotion by giving away a number of Oddworld-decorated goods (including waterbeds and a jet ski). Oddworld Inhabitants returned the favor by replacing a number of Health Up vendos with SoBe dispensers. This was not a business deal, and no money was ever exchanged.^[1] In the PAL version of Munch's Oddysee, a normal Health Up vendo is used instead. The SoBe vending machine was removed from later versions of Munch's Oddysee, although it's present in all versions of the Switch and PC releases of Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee HD, albeit only in some levels.
The cut vending machine, Klimb, did not make it into the final game due to unknown reasons.
Early on in the development of Munch's Oddysee, both the Blitz Packer vendo and the SoulStorm Brew were considered separate vending machines with their own artwork. However, the final game would combine the two into what we have now; a Blitz Packer vendo that dispenses a weapon that fires SoulStorm Brew as ammunition.
The Invisible and Aqua Bounce are the only vending machines in Munch’s Oddysee to not have native variations. The latter of which is never seen in any of the outdoor levels.
The artwork for the Blitz Packer vendo shows the gun with its ammunition on top, whereas the actual weapon has its ammunition below.