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CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

I have taken a short break from my landscaping duties in the new house and just completed a Twilight Zone cabinet restore. As I have said before, there are many guys that do really nice resto work, and this thread is really to assist someone who is considering taking the step to have a go themselves....

VPGL 15 - Post Pass - Rules

Hi Pinballers,

Welcome to arcade gaming competition with VPGL 15. This tournament is the 3^rd of the new decade and part of the overall VPGL 2020 and all gamers worldwide are welcome to play. You can join in at any time and play.

Competition:
The player with the most points...

MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner - RULES

Hi Gamers,

Welcome to arcade gaming with MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner. This is the second tournament of the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF ESPORTS for 2020. All gamers worldwide are welcome to game. You can also join in at any time.

Please watch the trailer below for the official...

Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

gottlieb sea belles 1956

so, how many years does it make her?

bill picking up a project in the next few days, a very dirty, neglected old 50s woody.

so good these are still out there, though very rare now.

lets start with the new playfield plastics...

Announcement: Western Australia set to have its very own Pinball Festival

Hi folks!

We’d like to share some exciting news with you all…

Western Australia is set to have its very own Pinball Festival 😊

With Western Australia starting to ease restrictions from tomorrow, we thought what better time to announce plans for a pinball festival...

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by dime666bag

Mortal Kombat 11 Midway Jamma PCB game board arcade 1993 | eBay
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by bensweeneyonbass

1,345,518pts

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Sorry to hear mate, hope all goes well
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by onetaste

Steve, don’t understand what u r saying here abt the caps, BRs etc?...
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Reply to What'd ya do after a lotto win?

by pinball god

Coke and hookers followed by more coke and more hookers
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Reply to Student needs a sensei. A request for help from an Neo Geo MVS beginner..

by juswri

Sorry for the muted response everyone. Just wanted to say thank you for all your suggestions. Unfortunately I think these repairs are going to be beyond my skill set. Any idea who I be able to contact in Melbourne to have a look at this?...
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by Wob

I was surprised I didn't have this on my Fav wheel, then I played it, total borefest, drop targets, ramps, repeat... Not a fan.

7,382,630

...
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Reply to Tiapan bit my son

by Autosteve

Taipan worse than an Eastern Brown?. Not real worried as I have both on the farm but would be nice when I get bit which I should be shitting myself about the most.
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Reply to What'd ya do after a lotto win?

by Autosteve

I'd be keeping quite. Last thing you want to be buying is "new" mates.
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Reply to What'd ya do after a lotto win?

by Audioenslaved

I’d retire sell my place and buy something nicer around the 1-2m mark with a room/shed big enough for a Timezone arcade setup, play golf, coach baseball, hang out with the wife and dad, hang out with the best mates kids and just explore the world. (When covid has forked off obviously) I doubt The...
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...
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by Autosteve

Put in another one today. Now this machine has a history of blanking out. Put this one in with no heatsink this time just to see how well they go without one after all, there is no heat supposedly. Within one game machine blanked out. Jewellers screw driver comes out and bumped up the adjuster about...
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by BandontheRun

I’m always amazed that people keep nominating games I’ve never heard of. I misspent most of my youth in arcades so I tend to think I’ve seen most....
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Reply to Tiapan bit my son

by narf_

You can own them on the correct license

folks even keep funnel webs as pets

hope all goes well...
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Tmnt Le

by Audioenslaved

Hey guys if anyone wants or needs out of their LE purchase let me know thanks...
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Reply to Tiapan bit my son

by raysco

Did you say “his Taipan”, was it a pet 😳.
Hope all goes well.
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Reply to Tiapan bit my son

by oldhank

Thats not good at all wishing him all the best and a speedy recovery...
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by Arcade King

Tmnt if i remember correctly is stereo
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by thejudge

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by kimbleseven

Hey Doug, I got along well with Chris at your meet. He's a good kid and a smart fella - wish him well from me.
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by Mattp

Dam... I've got alerts on ebay and gumtree but nothing yet. The physical size of the machine not sure how many survived rare to begin with....
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Reply to Pinball drought?

by Railways

Case in point.

I just sold a Bally Vector for my asking price to a fella that hasn't played a pin in 30 years.

The game when advertised was noted by a long time AA member up our way who had been asked to look out for a pin that was reasonabaly priced.

Apparently...
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PM sent
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I will send a PM shortly....
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by onetaste

Steve, don’t understand what u r saying here abt the caps, BRs etc?...
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Reply to I'm After Some Adjustable 5Volt Regulators

by Autosteve

Put in another one today. Now this machine has a history of blanking out. Put this one in with no heatsink this time just to see how well they go without one after all, there is no heat supposedly. Within one game machine blanked out. Jewellers screw driver comes out and bumped up the adjuster about...
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Reply to Saturday 18 July 2 pm

by chopchop

Looks like we will have a nice little group of 10 or so. Hand sanitiser and masks provided. Please stay home if you are at all unwell - even with mild symptoms. Happy for people to stay on after the comp for some pizza and fun play for a while if they like!...
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Yesterday, 07:06 PM
Reply to Perth pinball

by Railways

Let alone the rest of the stuff in the "other" sheds ...
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Yesterday, 07:06 PM
Reply to Game Plan MPU-1 Repair

by Arcade King

Been a long time since I've updated this thread.
I was thinking about ways to make these games as reliable and a Nvram/Fram solution. I came across Tangles Stern MPU-200 5101 replacement board.

After a few hours playing around with my breadboard and a FM16W08 64k Fram I'm happy to...
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by symonz

just watched this video, what an awesome pinball collection 👌
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by DAG

I'll drop in for say half an hour then?

Looking forward to it.......
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Reply to Black Knight Rebuild

by ctucker

That’s what I call a ‘ground up’ restoration! Knowing you Lloyd it should turn out stunning....
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Yesterday, 10:22 AM
Reply to High Scores - Pleasure Isle

by VON

That's a 15km social distanced high score....
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Reply to High Scores - Pleasure Isle

by Crafty

I don't remember Andrew being there ...
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Reply to Dracula....Gothic Edition

by swine hoont

This guy keeps surprising me every time he posts something on the forum.
The amount of effort and creativity is amazing.
I would like to know what your real day job is and if it has a influence on your hobbies?
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Reply to High Scores - Jurassic Park Pro (Stern)

by peely

Just updated to 1.02 and it removed the high scores , which is weird as I’m sure all other software updates has retained scores. No I didn’t reset.
I think he had about 3.2b on it. Fair roll
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15 July 2020, 09:25 PM
Reply to High Scores - Jurassic Park Pro (Stern)

by nich2pat

Whats RGR got on it?...
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15 July 2020, 08:56 PM
Reply to Saturday 18 July 2 pm

by chopchop

When I get sick of you!...
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15 July 2020, 06:39 PM
Reply to High Scores - Jurassic Park Pro (Stern)

by toads

Updated...
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15 July 2020, 05:31 PM
Reply to High Scores - Jurassic Park Pro (Stern)

by peely

sure...
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15 July 2020, 05:02 PM
Reply to High Scores - Batman 66

by toads

Sorry Lambo

Smashed it man!

Updated...
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15 July 2020, 04:11 PM
Reply to High Scores - Stranger Things (Premium/LE)

by toads

Updated...
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15 July 2020, 03:51 PM
Reply to High Scores - Jurassic Park Pro (Stern)

by toads

You got a pic of it?

I hear RGR is missing Edy...
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
15 July 2020, 03:43 PM
Reply to Dracula....Gothic Edition

by greydog

Just so, so good 👍👍👍
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
15 July 2020, 03:41 PM
Reply to High Scores - Pleasure Isle

by toads

Updated...
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
15 July 2020, 03:38 PM
Reply to Saturday 18 July 2 pm

by JoeSoap

count me in!

**update** Bringing Scotty and Julian! please count them in
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
15 July 2020, 03:19 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by stuzza

You did the hard work of getting the template of the playfield together! I couldn't have done anything without the accurate template.

Looking great so far. Can't wait till this thing is working!...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
15 July 2020, 02:35 PM
Reply to Saturday 18 July 2 pm

by DAG

Bloody hell John, not sure if I can afford it....What time is kick out?...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
15 July 2020, 11:47 AM
Reply to Monster Bash...Classic Edition

by DAG

I had the opportunity to play this true gem yesterday..........
All the videos in the world do not show how well it plays...as good as if not better than any other MB I have played.
And the look is so well done..........

But the sound is Soooo much better that the original........(...
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
15 July 2020, 10:25 AM

Reply to Mortal Kombat 2 PCB wanted??

by dime666bag

Mortal Kombat 11 Midway Jamma PCB game board arcade 1993 | eBay
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 02:16 AM
Reply to Student needs a sensei. A request for help from an Neo Geo MVS beginner..

by juswri

Sorry for the muted response everyone. Just wanted to say thank you for all your suggestions. Unfortunately I think these repairs are going to be beyond my skill set. Any idea who I be able to contact in Melbourne to have a look at this?...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 11:44 PM
Reply to LAI TMNT cabinet minor restore

by Arcade King

Tmnt if i remember correctly is stereo
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:15 PM
Reply to Forgot i still had this beauty in storage

by bwodie

well good to see one of the originals back mate ...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 06:48 PM
Reply to Forgot i still had this beauty in storage

by jeff

Have waaay to many problems which im trying to sort out mate , ha ha

That wasnt so much the problem as i had games stored in a different part of the shed but my nephew ended up living at Dads for a couple of years and rearranged my stuff to get his boat in the shed, alli can...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 06:42 PM
Reply to LAI TMNT cabinet minor restore

by Pac daddy

Just a question about the 8ohm speakers are they the only ones im able to replace with or am i able to use 4ohm speakers
Currently both speakers wired in parallel and 2 wires run to the jamma harrness
From my understanding that would output 4 ohms from jamma board correct me if im wrong...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 05:55 PM
Reply to Forgot i still had this beauty in storage

by bwodie

hold fuck, blast from the past
Where you been Jeff!...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 05:48 PM
Reply to Forgot i still had this beauty in storage

by Gemini2544

Sad that the shed was so damp.
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 05:41 PM
Reply to Forgot i still had this beauty in storage

by poidapoida

Mate you have a problem if your forgetting you had stuff like this. And its a problem that I wish I had ...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 05:36 PM
Forgot i still had this beauty in storage

by jeff

Am picking up some games slowly from my Dads as hes recently gone into a nursing home and discovered i still have this original aussie delivered Atari Video Pinball, not interested in selling just thought it was worth showing off, also pretty sure i have another video pinball (the black cabinet in the...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 05:10 PM
Reply to Voultar's KSGER cheap soldering iron review

by MarkOZLAD

Your mate on EEVBLOG reviewed the standalone desoldering station that is very similar quite a few years ago. Seems they are cheaply built but effective....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 04:32 PM
Reply to Voultar's KSGER cheap soldering iron review

by buttersoft

Jaycar were clearing that brand last year - as the separate units, not the 2-in-1. They're meant to be ok, but i have no hands-on experience with one....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 04:28 PM
Reply to LAI TMNT cabinet minor restore

by Pac daddy

Thank you mr jamma very detailed information much apreciated
as for your post on your restore very nice machines the astro city looks beautiful let me know if your looking to get rid of it
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 12:47 AM
Reply to LAI TMNT cabinet minor restore

by mrjamma

Hey Pac daddy

Heres the one I restored
Aussie Arcade

If your credit system isnt working as intended, I also put this up (see last post)
LAI TMNT wiring - Aussie Arcade

I cant really speak for the arcade PSU fan, as mine doesnt have one...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
15 July 2020, 11:58 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by cwispy

First board almost finished.

...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
15 July 2020, 11:31 PM
Reply to Voultar's KSGER cheap soldering iron review

by waali

I've been running this one for over a year. Looks similar to the KSGER unit and has been great, similar price too. As mentioned by others, once you get instant heat you wont go back.

STC T12 952 Soldering StationOLED Digital Electronic Soldering iron and 907 plastic handle welding iron...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
15 July 2020, 11:07 PM
Multi game boards need help

by Pseudonymous

I just bought a lowboy with intent to use a single gamer board, however, I have changed my mind. it is wired up for a multi-board all ready it had a 60 in 1. I am not sure about which to buy as I want one of the 1000+ boards. any help would be good on which one is better to get, not really into the...
- Channel: Arcade
15 July 2020, 11:06 PM
Reply to Voultar's KSGER cheap soldering iron review

by MarkOZLAD

Anyone had any experience with this?

Radio Parts - Electronics & Components - DOSS ZD917 SOLDERING/ DESOLDERING STATION 2-IN-1 / DUAL LCD DISPLAY
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
15 July 2020, 10:09 PM
Reply to MVS RGB amp THS7374

by Rustler77

My order took 5 days too.
Never soldered surface mount components before, its fun!...
- Channel: PCB mods and hacks
15 July 2020, 10:02 PM
Reply to Voultar's KSGER cheap soldering iron review

by redferatu

I bought one and I am really happy with it for what it cost. Had it for a year. Probably used it for 20-30 hours
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
15 July 2020, 04:11 PM
Reply to Some Custom Pinball Sideart for Virtual Pins

by stuzza

These were all done as commissioned pieces for people. Happy to chat if you want a custom one like these. Feel free to message me....
- Channel: Aussie Arcade Artwork Resource
15 July 2020, 02:32 PM
Reply to Voultar's KSGER cheap soldering iron review

by fwaggle

Cool, I was just recommended these by some friends on IRC today because I'm looking for something slightly better than my $15 jaycar unit (which is awful). I reckon I'll pull the trigger on one.

I had originally found this mob who purport to be an Aussie manufacturer, but for $68 I had...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
15 July 2020, 12:59 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by cwispy

I just received the first test boards of the 054544 module. Very happy with how they turned out. Now I am just waiting on the rest of the components to arrive from Digikey so I can put them together and test to confirm that they are right before getting a production run made.
...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
15 July 2020, 12:47 PM
Reply to Voultar's KSGER cheap soldering iron review

by LAP

Recently I have been using a Mini TS100 Soldering Iron from BangGood which is also ~A$75. I have been very impressed with it and is great because you can power it with a LIPO battery.

Have a look at the video if interested....

...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
15 July 2020, 10:38 AM
Reply to Taito Ice Cold Beer scratch build

by WOKA

If you feel the need, come play mine. Always welcome....
- Channel: Arcade
15 July 2020, 09:21 AM

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Sneaky Wednesday August - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
1 Sep

Sneaky Wednesday September - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
6 Oct

Sneaky Wednesday October - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
3 Nov

Sneaky Wednesday November - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

12:00 AM | This is the last event in this seasons fixture. Sneaky Wednesday is Sunshine Coast Pinball’s main monthly IFPA listed club competition open to all players, no competitive experience necessary.

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm...
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What'd ya do after a lotto win?

by kimbleseven

If you won the big $80 million what would you do?
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 04:49 PM
Tiapan bit my son

by Gemini2544

My son is in the Bendigo Hospital, He was bitten by his Taipan snake. He's had the anti venom but he could suffer organ damage. Bloody kids think their invincible. I'm worried.

The maximum yield recorded from a single bite of a Taipan is 110 mg and the venom is so toxic that just...
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 08:48 PM
Forgot i still had this beauty in storage

by jeff

Am picking up some games slowly from my Dads as hes recently gone into a nursing home and discovered i still have this original aussie delivered Atari Video Pinball, not interested in selling just thought it was worth showing off, also pretty sure i have another video pinball (the black cabinet in the...
- Channel: Video Arcade Restorations and Projects
Yesterday, 05:10 PM
MGLXLIV - Game 7 ~ Time Scanner (closes 2-Aug)

by OOO

Tilt …

MGLXLIV – Game 7 ~ Time Scanner

Nominated by gamer: timmell

ROMSet 106: timescan (set 2, system 16B)

Game Story:
A true video pinball machine. The goal is to keep the ball in the game by bouncing it back with the paddles....
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
15 July 2020, 02:10 PM
Tmnt Le

by Audioenslaved

Hey guys if anyone wants or needs out of their LE purchase let me know thanks...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:51 PM
Adapter to replace SRAM, 18 - 28 pin Pdip

by cwispy

I have been designing adapters for the now very hard to get and ever failing SRAM chips such as the 2114, 2148, 2015, 2016, 2018, 6116, 6264, cy7c185, 8464, 2063 etc and I received the first of my test board back and I am very happy with how its turned out. The boards will be a piggy back design with...
- Channel: Prototyping
Yesterday, 05:32 PM
Pinball Compendium : 1970 - 1981

by Steve2010

In excellent condition. $65 shipped anywhere in Australia, or $50 pickup.

...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
15 July 2020, 08:13 PM
1965 williams TEACHERS PET pinball PROJECT, suit resto, parts

by jeff

Have a few pinballs that have been stored at my Dads for years but he has recently gone into a nursing home so looking to sell some stuff, backglass is there but paint missing and flaky in places, playfield has some wear and looks like ive started removing some mylar many years ago and paint started...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 04:55 PM
Willaims pinball system 3-6 transformer

by madal

Willaims system 3-6 transformer
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 03:40 PM
WTB ELVIRA'S HOUSE OF HORRORS LE

by ybrock

Anyone looking at moving on a LE Elvira?
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
14 July 2020, 09:07 AM
LAI TMNT cabinet minor restore

by Pac daddy

Hey guys i thought since i couldnt find anything here detailed about a LAI tmnt cabinet i would post pictures and process of a minor restore and clean that way anyone else whos intrested in a similar cabinet can get an idea of the insides and out if there not familar with one like myself
p.s...

14 Photos
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
14 July 2020, 01:49 PM
USA Defender cab

by RedneckV2

Hi All
looking to sell my dedicated USA Defender cab.
Imported 2.5 years ago with the help of Jason from Pinball Classics (highly recommended).
So the honest lowdown.
It turned up working but I couldn't get it to credit. I honestly didn't try to fix this and cab has sat unused...

5 Photos
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
15 July 2020, 07:10 PM
1980 Williams Black Knight Playfield Plastics

by Rich

Not liking my chances at all, but have been surprised many times with what people have stashed away.
I won't know if I don't ask.
The usual top left is broken, so a complete unbroken/not cracked one would be great.
But ideally a complete reproduction set would be perfect.
Worst...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 06:50 AM
Black mirror blades

by dmeca

hey all, looking for a set of black mirror blades for Bally/Williams.

Thanks
-Dave
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
13 July 2020, 09:34 PM
Saturday 18 July 2 pm

by chopchop

Time for another get together at my place.

this Saturday 18th July starting 2pm (warmup from 1:30)

5 strike 2 player head to head competition for fun and glory

no Sterns - just Spooky, JJP and em action.

message me 0413309047 if you don't know the...
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
15 July 2020, 07:47 AM
EM Chime unit rebuild

by kimbleseven

Hey guys. Rebuilding the chime unit on El Dorado. Are the bits on top of the chime bars meant to be loose or tight? Should there be some play in them?...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
12 July 2020, 08:08 PM
1977 segasa MONACO em pinball project, no bg,suit parts (same as Williams), or resto

by jeff

Have a few pinballs that have been stored at my Dads for years but he has recently gone into a nursing home so looking to sell some stuff, Monaco is missing backglass (if i find it will include but currently sold without one) and cabinet is in very rough condition as can be seen in pics and has no legs...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 04:27 PM
Nichibutsu - Terra Cresta PCB in working condition

by iborg

Nichibutsu - Terra Cresta PCB in working condition comes with the shown Jamma adapter. $100

Happy to post ($20) or local pick up (Runcorn - Brisbane south side) if that suits....
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 03:21 PM
Stern Star Trek premium or LE

by DiGiTaLJaM

Hey guys
looking for a Star Trek stern premium or le
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
15 July 2020, 05:31 PM
Sleeping duck matress

by Audioenslaved

Hey guys n gals looking at getting a new mattress and considering a sleeping duck matress. Has anyone got one or know someone who has one? There’s a tonne of positive reviews and a few negative so I’m tempted to give their 100 night gaurentee a shot...
- Channel: General Chat
13 July 2020, 09:39 PM
Stereo Repair

by JustAnotherRat

Anyone have experience in repairing this type of thing?

I'm told it doesn't work, but don't know much more at this stage. The guy that owns it bought it brand new from his first ever pay check and would like to get it working again....

4 Photos
- Channel: General Chat
13 July 2020, 03:32 PM
How to break a Pinball drought

by b1807

Re last post about Pinball Drought.

Found the best way to break it ... buy another pinball. 😂😂

Now where’s Bill???🤔
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 12:57 PM
Pinball manuals

by Boof Head

Got some spare Original manuals in a lot that are not needed.
Elektra
Rapid Fire,
Spy Hunter,
Cybernaut,
Kick Off
$25 each posted....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
14 July 2020, 07:48 PM
Cps Darksoft Kit

by Pac daddy

Hey guys ive recently been intrested in a cps darksoft kit
i know theres alot of threods that spoke about it but generally older threafs
im having troubles to find where to buy it from
is it still for sale or anyone looking to sell one
Thanks
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
13 July 2020, 11:27 AM
TRADE (SA) - Various Systems. Game, box and manual spares --> trade for your spares

by extra_anchovy

FOR TRADE

Atari 2600

Gremlins Manual only NTSC-US Very Good

...
- Channel: For Sale - Console
13 July 2020, 07:14 PM