VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-11
“serves as a de facto mascot for our shop, a nearly identical automaton is owned by the creator of the machines”
Art of Play · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-11
Art of Play posted an additional statement saying they explained to Clarkson that Molly serves as a de facto mascot and a nearly identical automaton was available from the creator.
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