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Alex, welcome to Pinball Info.
Same here can't play for toffee.
Same here can't play for toffee.
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witchfinder
Hi everyone!
My name's Mat. Some of you might know me from other forums or as the guy responsible for most of the PA announcements at the Replay and Play Expo shows.
I'm more a fan of videogames than pinball, but I'm in the process of getting a home arcade built in my back garden and I definitely want one pin in there... So when I get one, I'll certainly be needing the help of this community to identify problems when it goes wrong!
Back in the day my favourite pin was definitely Terminator 2, and I also liked the Data East Star Wars. Both of these are sadly out of my price range for a first machine, but hopefully I'll find something else that I like just as much. I'm certainly not an expert on pinball so I'll be pretty easily pleased!
My name's Mat. Some of you might know me from other forums or as the guy responsible for most of the PA announcements at the Replay and Play Expo shows.
I'm more a fan of videogames than pinball, but I'm in the process of getting a home arcade built in my back garden and I definitely want one pin in there... So when I get one, I'll certainly be needing the help of this community to identify problems when it goes wrong!
Back in the day my favourite pin was definitely Terminator 2, and I also liked the Data East Star Wars. Both of these are sadly out of my price range for a first machine, but hopefully I'll find something else that I like just as much. I'm certainly not an expert on pinball so I'll be pretty easily pleased!
Welcome Matt! 
Depends on your price Range... you should be able to get a decent machine as long as you have a reasonable budget... maybe even a T2 or a DESW
Cheers
Paul
Depends on your price Range... you should be able to get a decent machine as long as you have a reasonable budget... maybe even a T2 or a DESW
Cheers
Paul
A
abaxas
Hi and welcome.
T2 and Star wars are great tables. Keep looking, you never know what might pop up.
T2 and Star wars are great tables. Keep looking, you never know what might pop up.
C
classicgambler
hello john sorry ive been away for a while plus doing stuff at dingles too just made a workshop for myself aswell so its been very busy there getting things organised i have just made myself a website with lots of information on the arcade that is within the museum you can find it here http://percivalsretroamusements.weebly.com/ your more than welcome to come and visit me i am there thursdays saturdays and sundays i have got a pinball machine that needs looking at, i am not that good with pinball machines at all so yer if you want to come down and have a nosey your more than welcome to
Hi Classic Gambler
Thursday's the day for me unless my family want to visit.
I've been to Dingles now, bought a one year ticket in fact and have so far visited three times. It's a great place.
I've obviously looked at the three pins that are on display and me, my son and a friend, have played a few games, though we reckon £1 a play is pretty expensive for EMs. Maybe we're too used to playing mine for free.
Thanks for your PM. I'd be very happy to look at the machine that needs fixing - I'll give you a call sometime soon.
Thursday's the day for me unless my family want to visit.
I've been to Dingles now, bought a one year ticket in fact and have so far visited three times. It's a great place.
I've obviously looked at the three pins that are on display and me, my son and a friend, have played a few games, though we reckon £1 a play is pretty expensive for EMs. Maybe we're too used to playing mine for free.
Thanks for your PM. I'd be very happy to look at the machine that needs fixing - I'll give you a call sometime soon.
Hi All
Thought I'd post to say hello. I used to play loads of pinball in the early 90s so I love the Williams and Bally DMD era machines... seemed to be a machine in every pub back then of course. Then I owned a few machines which disappeared as the kids appeared about 10 years ago - how I wish I'd kept my top-condition TAF! Having moved house I've now got space for at least one machine so am on the lookout and keen to start playing again and see if the kids like it too. I managed to get to one of the Pipeline meets before Xmas and hope to get to the one on 12th April.
Thought I'd post to say hello. I used to play loads of pinball in the early 90s so I love the Williams and Bally DMD era machines... seemed to be a machine in every pub back then of course. Then I owned a few machines which disappeared as the kids appeared about 10 years ago - how I wish I'd kept my top-condition TAF! Having moved house I've now got space for at least one machine so am on the lookout and keen to start playing again and see if the kids like it too. I managed to get to one of the Pipeline meets before Xmas and hope to get to the one on 12th April.
Welcome to Pinball Info Mark.
what about 19-20 April, busy? there's a major show going on over Easter weekend on the South coast
Yes not sure if I can make that, looks good tho! Lots of great machines there...
Hi I'm Aaron, 28 from Kent. I can remember playing a couple of pins when I was a kid in the 90s when they were more common in the wild, but until recently only really played old video pinball (MS Pinball Arcade, Balls of Steel, True Pinball on Sega Saturn.) Growing up in the 90s I can remember playing Sega Rally and other video games in the arcades and on console at home so looked to see how much they went for on eBay etc. This led to me "discovering" pinball again and so I bought the Pinball Arcade when it was released on Steam and become addicted really quickly. After looking for a few months I decided to take the plunge and buy my first real machine about a month ago, a TZ in really nice condition.
Although the machine was in great condition I'm at bit of a perfectionist and luckily pretty handy/technically inclined, so ended up stripping it down and cleaning every part individually, replacing all rubbers and lamps with LEDs etc. I'm really enjoying playing my TZ but know I wont be able to stop at one table now as I've caught the bug. Hopefully looking to buy a STTNG, WH2O, Taxi or T2 in the near future for the right money after enjoying playing them on TPA.
I'm looking to go to the Slam on Sunday 20th and really looking forward to playing some more tables for real. Would love to come on Saturday 19th too but unfortunately have a wedding to go to.
Hopefully will get to meet some of you guys there and put names to faces.
Although the machine was in great condition I'm at bit of a perfectionist and luckily pretty handy/technically inclined, so ended up stripping it down and cleaning every part individually, replacing all rubbers and lamps with LEDs etc. I'm really enjoying playing my TZ but know I wont be able to stop at one table now as I've caught the bug. Hopefully looking to buy a STTNG, WH2O, Taxi or T2 in the near future for the right money after enjoying playing them on TPA.
I'm looking to go to the Slam on Sunday 20th and really looking forward to playing some more tables for real. Would love to come on Saturday 19th too but unfortunately have a wedding to go to.
Hopefully will get to meet some of you guys there and put names to faces.
Aaron, welcome to Pinball Info.
Great to see you are already looking for your second machine, it won't be long before three and four then more space is required.
It's a thing that happens to us all, the joys of the pinball hobby.
Great to see you are already looking for your second machine, it won't be long before three and four then more space is required.
It's a thing that happens to us all, the joys of the pinball hobby.
OP
OP
Hi I'm Aaron, 28 from Kent. I can remember playing a couple of pins when I was a kid in the 90s when they were more common in the wild, but until recently only really played old video pinball (MS Pinball Arcade, Balls of Steel, True Pinball on Sega Saturn.) Growing up in the 90s I can remember playing Sega Rally and other video games in the arcades and on console at home so looked to see how much they went for on eBay etc. This led to me "discovering" pinball again and so I bought the Pinball Arcade when it was released on Steam and become addicted really quickly. After looking for a few months I decided to take the plunge and buy my first real machine about a month ago, a TZ in really nice condition.
Although the machine was in great condition I'm at bit of a perfectionist and luckily pretty handy/technically inclined, so ended up stripping it down and cleaning every part individually, replacing all rubbers and lamps with LEDs etc. I'm really enjoying playing my TZ but know I wont be able to stop at one table now as I've caught the bug. Hopefully looking to buy a STTNG, WH2O, Taxi or T2 in the near future for the right money after enjoying playing them on TPA.
I'm looking to go to the Slam on Sunday 20th and really looking forward to playing some more tables for real. Would love to come on Saturday 19th too but unfortunately have a wedding to go to.
Hi Aaron - welcome aboard. Great choice of first machine. TZ is one of the all time greats
You will have a great time at the Slam. I may have a STTNG for sale there also.
Welcome mate. My Taxi will be available to play at the slam all weekend. Just need to order a new catapult switch, otherwise it's a ball search everytime you get it in Drac!!
Will be looking forward to playing the Taxi Gaz.
Cheers mate although it won't have been refurbed by then. Matt is taking it away on the Sunday eve to start work
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trabbart
hello , greetings from Belgium
came here because i was looking for some tips on how to repair and work on gottlieb pinballs, found this trough ebay
i have two of them, i like the old eighties pinballs the most , the ones with great music soundeffects and voices,
i have a "light action camera" and recently i found a "tx performance" witch cabinet was never been opend before. playfield undammaged, targets all original undamaged, chroom nice and shiny
the only isue where lamps with coroded contacts, and a pop up bumper board that was defect.
unfortunatly as a newbie i touched the wrong wires with the wrong tool underneath the playfield,, in search for the not working popup bumper,, ofcourse,,mpu damage , a group of 3 targets give no sound and points anymore. the plan is to try to repair the bord because it looks like new and has no battery damage. it might be just one cheap part ,,
if that doesnt work i will order a new replacement board from someone i found on you tube that brought me here.
came here because i was looking for some tips on how to repair and work on gottlieb pinballs, found this trough ebay
i have two of them, i like the old eighties pinballs the most , the ones with great music soundeffects and voices,
i have a "light action camera" and recently i found a "tx performance" witch cabinet was never been opend before. playfield undammaged, targets all original undamaged, chroom nice and shiny
the only isue where lamps with coroded contacts, and a pop up bumper board that was defect.
unfortunatly as a newbie i touched the wrong wires with the wrong tool
underneath the playfield,, in search for the not working popup bumper,, ofcourse,,mpu damage , a group of 3 targets give no sound and points anymore. the plan is to try to repair the bord because it looks like new and has no battery damage. it might be just one cheap part ,, if that doesnt work i will order a new replacement board from someone i found on you tube that brought me here.
Welcome to Pinball Info trabbart.
There are a few 80s Gottlieb nuts on here so you should get the answers to your questions.
There are a few 80s Gottlieb nuts on here so you should get the answers to your questions.
hi,john here from sheffield,been into pinballs for for the last few years & currently own a cftbl & a whirlwind,also sell a few plastics,mainly slingshots both new & used that i've collected over the years.Attention all new members ....and not so new lurkers
Why not take a minute to introduce yrself to the fellow pinheads on the forum - you know the usual stuff, what pins do you own/enjoy playing/want to own, where in the country are you etc ....
And welcome, good to have you in the Pinballinfo ranks soldiers !
Sgt GrizZ
favourite machines are mainly from the 90s & although i love the artwork on some of the old EMs i've never really enjoyed playing any of them!
Welcome to Pinball Info John.
That's my all-time favorite machine you have there, Creature.
Good pinball community we have up north and plenty of pinball owners in the Yorkshire area, I am sure you must know someone else in the hobby close to you. If not it's a great way to meet other nutters who also love the silver ball by posting on the forum. Also there's the pinball league which the next meet is in Marsden, great way to meet others and play some different machines.
That's my all-time favorite machine you have there, Creature.
Good pinball community we have up north and plenty of pinball owners in the Yorkshire area, I am sure you must know someone else in the hobby close to you. If not it's a great way to meet other nutters who also love the silver ball by posting on the forum. Also there's the pinball league which the next meet is in Marsden, great way to meet others and play some different machines.
Welcome to the madhouse John.
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Otto
Hi Folks!
My names Dave and im from Stafford in the Midlands, at the tender age of 30 I spent most of my holidays in the 90's trawling sea side arcades (usually in Wales) on the hunt for Arcade Cabs and Pinball Tables.
My favourite haunt was the Pier at Mumbles near Swansea, I played my favourite Pin there for many years, Creature From The Black Lagoon!
I loved that bad boy
Ive been into Acarde cabs for around 12 months now and am awaiting delivery of my second cab this week.
I love documentaries on arcades and having watched Tilt and Special When Lit last week am now determined to get myself a machine!
(none as yet)
I know its going to cost me an arm and a leg but I have very limited space so Ive set my goal on getting somthing I REALLY want as I will probly be limited to one machine....maybe 2
With that in mind im on the hunt.... (que mixed opinions)... for a Gottlieb Wedgehead.
I love everything about these vintage pins!
There's a couple up on evilbay at the moment that im keeping my beedie eye on.
Well, thats me.
Hello everyone!
My names Dave and im from Stafford in the Midlands, at the tender age of 30 I spent most of my holidays in the 90's trawling sea side arcades (usually in Wales) on the hunt for Arcade Cabs and Pinball Tables.
My favourite haunt was the Pier at Mumbles near Swansea, I played my favourite Pin there for many years, Creature From The Black Lagoon!
I loved that bad boy
Ive been into Acarde cabs for around 12 months now and am awaiting delivery of my second cab this week.
I love documentaries on arcades and having watched Tilt and Special When Lit last week am now determined to get myself a machine!
(none as yet)
I know its going to cost me an arm and a leg but I have very limited space so Ive set my goal on getting somthing I REALLY want as I will probly be limited to one machine....maybe 2
With that in mind im on the hunt.... (que mixed opinions)... for a Gottlieb Wedgehead.
I love everything about these vintage pins!
There's a couple up on evilbay at the moment that im keeping my beedie eye on.
Well, thats me.
Hello everyone!
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Otto
FYI, Its Stafford ENGLAND!
God knows what Ive done but its saying my country is Germany???
Im sat in my office lol
God knows what Ive done but its saying my country is Germany???
Im sat in my office lol
Dave, welcome to Pinball Info.
Good luck on your pin hunt, don't just look at the bay put up a wanted post here on the forum for the kind of machines you are looking for.
Good luck on your pin hunt, don't just look at the bay put up a wanted post here on the forum for the kind of machines you are looking for.
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Otto
I'll do just that!
I was wondering if evilbay was a good reflection/guide to price.
I know in relation to arcade cabs evilbay is massivly inflated.
There is a very nice Grand Slam on ebay at the moment.... that Ive just been outbid on :-(
I was wondering if evilbay was a good reflection/guide to price.
I know in relation to arcade cabs evilbay is massivly inflated.
There is a very nice Grand Slam on ebay at the moment.... that Ive just been outbid on :-(
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Otto
Thread posted up
I think there is some correlation between eBay prices and prices on here. I mean lets face it, occasional shilling aside, an auction is at some level a semi-decent guide as to what the market will bear price-wise for an item.
However if you see a machine on here and compare it to a machine on eBay I would reckon the quality would be higher on here for the same money. Not guaranteeing it mind, but the odds favour it. Plus its probably a bit easier to arrange to drop round and have a play test on a machine here - It seems pretty much expected from my experience.
You will see some higher-end prices on here for when people finally shift on that near minty machine they've been looking after for years, but they're usually of a quality you don't see on eBay often, if at all.
Rog