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Free Play Florida 2014
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Took a stop at the Free Play Florida show in Orlando this weekend. Snapped a bunch of photos, played a bunch of games. It was a fun time. If you didn’t go, try and catch it next year. Here’s their … Continue reading
Stern Lightning Restoration
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I finished this restoration awhile ago, but never posted any photos. The game was a playfield restoration with touch up and clear coat, and a cabinet refurb (touch up). The artwork on Lightning is unique and the gameplay is extremely fast. Especially … Continue reading
Rare HUO Bally Space Invaders Pinball Machine
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A few months back, I was fortunate enough to have a 1980 Bally Space Invaders offered to me. It was a bit of a hike to pick it up, but well worth the trip. I came to find out the … Continue reading
Yikes! They are multiplying! Fathom!
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No, you are not seeing double. Yes, I have TWO Fathoms. Fathom is regarded as one of the best solid state pinball machines of all time! Look for one to be sold in the near future (the one in the … Continue reading
Playboy – Playfield Clear Coating Finished
Wet sanded and polished! After many hours of hard work, this playfield is ready for assembly. She’s a beauty!
Can you see the plane in the reflection in the photo below? That’s an accurate reflection from thousands of feet away!
Medieval Madness Repair and Shop Out
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Here’s an original Williams Medieval Madness from 1997. This was brought to me needing some minor repair and clean up. It was bought new and kept in the home ever since. It’s the nicest one I’ve ever seen and in … Continue reading
Fathom Playfield Swap
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I’ve finished the bottom of the Fathom playfield swap. I installed new bulb sockets, new drop targets, cleaned every switch, and refurbished every metal bracket and housing. Time: 30 hrs (just for the bottom) Things to note: Many of the … Continue reading
Fathom Playfield Wet Sanded and Buffed.
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I did my usual wet sand and polish on this CPR playfield (on left.) Here it is next to the one it’s replacing. I already did some touch up on it before getting the new one. The main difference is … Continue reading
CPR Fathom Playfield Acquired!
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I got a new CPR playfield for this project. It took two years to locate one because of the rarity of these, but finally I can get this project back on track.
Stern Sharkey’s Shootout with Jeanette Lee
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Here we have a Stern Sharkey’s Shootout from 2000. This game was 100% working, but required a full shop out with new rubber. The playfield was cleaned and waxed. The only playfield touch up was repairing the drop hole near … Continue reading