Abstract: A vending machine for dispensing periodicals one printed periodical at a time is provided. The vending machine includes a housing having a vending side and a back side with the housing forming at least one vending receptacle on the vending side. A money receptacle is provided that is integral to the housing. A plurality of trays is disposed within the housing with the trays slanted to dispense a periodical. A plurality of flaps interacts with the trays to aid in dispensing the periodicals. A drive system is operably connected to the money receptacle. The drive system creates a movement of at least one of the flaps, so that a periodical on one of the trays is dispensable into the vending receptacle upon receipt of a proper amount of money by the money receptacle.

Abstract: A multicolor three-dimensional display carton is formed from a unitary blank having only one multicolor surface. The display carton is self-supporting and can be placed on a flat surface, or can be hung from a hook. The carton allows a portion of a displayed product to be viewed in a blister package mounted to a main panel while a portion of the displayed product is enclosed on all sides by panels with multicolored outwardly facing surfaces.