Wanted Bally/Williams Attack From Mars

[lukewells]

Hi all,

So I was going to build myself an AFM but before I put in the huge amount of time and money to get everything else I need., I thought I would see if anyone is selling a Bally/Williams Attack From Mars machine

Any condition considered (don't even mind if the back has scratches )

No ridiculous Wes prices

Thanks

Luke

 

[David_Vi]

Psst. It's a Bally

(I know they were one and the same at this point but AFM has the Bally logo)

 

[Dave Bishop]

Good luck with the search!
Was surprised to see only 3450 were produced back in 1995..

They are out there!

 

[lukewells]

Psst. It's a Bally

(I know they were one and the same at this point but AFM has the Bally logo)

Damnit
It has Williams boards in it so it's a Williams to me

 

[Pick Holder]

I built one from a CGC empty cab, CGC playfield populated. Bought a NGG for £2.2K and used all the parts off that. The lightboars I got from Australia.
Took me loads of fiddling to get the strobe working, bought the Homepin board and it never worked. They blamed it on 'dirty data'.

You can do it but it is not cheap and I doubt you will get everything you need.

Mine took a hell of a lot of hours. Did it as 'proof' I could do it.

Quite a few knocking around, but it is if people wanna let them go.

I do think the originals play better than the remakes. Too much clear coat on the remakes, makes the balls skid.

Have two customers that have originals and have talked about selling on - will let you know but one is on holiday until next week.

 

[lukewells]

I built one from a CGC empty cab, CGC playfield populated. Bought a NGG for £2.2K and used all the parts off that. The lightboars I got from Australia.
Took me loads of fiddling to get the strobe working, bought the Homepin board and it never worked. They blamed it on 'dirty data'.

You can do it but it is not cheap and I doubt you will get everything you need.

Mine took a hell of a lot of hours. Did it as 'proof' I could do it.

Quite a few knocking around, but it is if people wanna let them go.

I do think the originals play better than the remakes. Too much clear coat on the remakes, makes the balls skid.

Have two customers that have originals and have talked about selling on - will let you know but one is on holiday until next week.

I put all the part numbers in a spreadsheet so I've got a rough idea. Most parts are actually available these days (they were not when I started) so fairly sure it is doable.
I've got an NBA Fastbreak an AFM playfield + wireforms, ramps and some other bits and mechs. I thought it was time I either finish collecting the parts, or just buy one ready made, before it turns into the worlds longest project (Just looking back I bought the playfield in 2012 and the wireforms I got made at great expense in 2013)

I look forward to hearing if your customers want to sell.

Thanks

Luke

 

[Pick Holder]

Well these days an NBA will get a few quid hopefully towards an AFM.

I do have the AFM code that works with any PIC chip if you need it - to save you buying a security chip if you have to go down that route.

 

[cooldan]

Best game ever made.
I’m getting buried in mine

 

[Dave Bishop]

Best game ever made.
I’m getting buried in mine

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Thing of beauty

 

[lukewells]

Thing of beauty

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Alright, it's not a make Luke jealous of your sexy AFM thread

 

[Bobbdobalina]

Thing of beauty

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The black legs, rails and lock down bar look sooo good

 

[Dave Bishop]

Soooo good

 

[Pick Holder]

Sorry @lukewells - both of the ones I know of that could be for sale are now not. One was already sold and the other guy has decided to keep it until there is another game out he really likes.

 

[lukewells]

Thanks for asking