Individual or multiple-unit vending systems / kiosks with the ability to create highly customized products at the time of sale, with audio-visual features, handicap access and additional abilities and / or components; with
multiple delivery abilities of tangible and / or intangible product(s); new real estate opportunities and business models, including business opportunities and / or jobs for disadvantaged people. This invention provides products for humans, animals and plants, and takes in one or more of the following product categories, without limitation: water, beverages, foodstuffs, toys, games contests, greeting cards, photography / video, audio / music,
personal care products; using converging technologies such as, but not limited to:
telecommunications,
wireless data transmission, smart cards, etc. Benefits include, without limitation: test marketing, focus groups, and new product introductions using
consumer interaction; education, entertainment, rewards, promotions, advertising, contests, charitable support, etc.