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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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Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by Brad

Sad to hear this Tony. As said if you can't get her back to its former glory no one can

Brad
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Today, 10:53 AM
WTB Williams Comet

by illawarra_steelers

Have a friend looking to buy a plug in and play Williams Comet.

The game is for a 50th birthday present later in the year.

Game to come to the Illawarra area so will use Bill to ship
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Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by Gemini2544

Could have been an earlier mistake, so the wire was cut. Some chassis were a chassis ground only & not earthed. Very early 1950's B/w TV's the chassis was active (Live) so they were death traps to the untrained....
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Today, 10:49 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by Manny65

But Grant didn’t you say you found where the original ground had been cut - so this would imply that this chassis was originally grounded?
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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 3 ~ Van-Van Car (closes 12-Jul)

by OOO

The latest standings ...

Make every pop count ... ...
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Stern Cheetah

by Boof Head

Don’t see them very often so was wondering what sort of price I’d be paying for one. Cheers....
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by OOO

Me too ... ...
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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 6 ~ Galaxian (closes 26-Jul)

by OOO

Very nice score indeed ... ...
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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 6 ~ Galaxian (closes 26-Jul)

by OOO

I think Galaga may be easier. No double ship and no challenge stages for bonus points in Galaxian. So straight away, less firepower and less points. Plus only 1 extra in Galaxian, whereas in Galaga you get them regularly on marathon settings....
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Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by Gemini2544

Some older chassis are not ground to earth.
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Reply to Whoo Hoo... I just bought a rat toilet!

by Gemini2544

If you want to de-stink a cabinet put a bowl with a good serve of Bi-carbonate of soda inside it. over a few weeks change the Bi-Carb and do again. After a month the smells are gone.

Also use PREPSOL to clean never use ACETONE.....
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WTB Metallica Premium or LE

by Drisco

WTB Metallica Premium or LE, cash buyer happy to arrange freight with Bill. Any leads much appreciated thank you...
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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 3 ~ Van-Van Car (closes 12-Jul)

by OOO

It's on the 60 in 1. Well there you go. Of the 1000s of arcade games to select from, VVC made it to the top 60. It seems to be well earned.

9 hours to go until this game is closed.

Pop for your life ... ...
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Stuff

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All in picture as one lot, pickup only Brisbane.
Free to first person who can collect it....

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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 3 ~ Van-Van Car (closes 12-Jul)

by OOO

A pop fest ...

Great stuff Max....
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CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by thegrunta666

Hi All
I recently got a new arcade and found the earthing in the cabinet was not 100% up to scratch. So I re-wired the cabinet and fixed the earthing. Prior to this, the whole cab worked.
I found that the earth strap to the CRT metal chassis had been cut, so I put a new earth connection...
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Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 4 ~ Toobin' (closes 19-Jul)

by OOO

I looked at your avatar, and it seems to be a Terminator from the movies. The skull looks like one, but I am not sure....
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Reply to Whoo Hoo... I just bought a rat toilet!

by Gemini2544

If you PM me your email address I'll email it to you. It's 11Mb and a continuous scan & you can zoom in on any section. Pix below is only a screen shot.

...
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Today, 09:41 AM
Reply to Bally Vector

by Audioenslaved

Cracking game wish I had the room
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Reply to Whoo Hoo... I just bought a rat toilet!

by Gemini2544

I have a working Space Mission & Schematics. If you need info let me know....
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by KJS

Thanks for this

Just packaged everything to a good friend for a smoking Sunday deal!

Playfields and coffin Assy left
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Reply to Gotlieb Funland

by goodolddays

I'm with Jesse re not displaying ball 4 and 5. Earth to ball display lights is via the ball count stepper unit so the issue will most likely be there. Only other possibilities would be the light sockets or globes themselves or a break in the earth between the globe socket and the corresponding wire...
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by BandontheRun

137600...
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Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by goodolddays

Sorry to hear that Tony...
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Reply to Bally Vector

by Railways

Maybe the pricing is wrong Wazza. I should put it up to 3.5K...
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Today, 08:31 AM

Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by Brad

Sad to hear this Tony. As said if you can't get her back to its former glory no one can

Brad
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Today, 10:53 AM
Reply to Whoo Hoo... I just bought a rat toilet!

by Gemini2544

If you want to de-stink a cabinet put a bowl with a good serve of Bi-carbonate of soda inside it. over a few weeks change the Bi-Carb and do again. After a month the smells are gone.

Also use PREPSOL to clean never use ACETONE.....
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Today, 09:56 AM
Reply to Whoo Hoo... I just bought a rat toilet!

by Gemini2544

If you PM me your email address I'll email it to you. It's 11Mb and a continuous scan & you can zoom in on any section. Pix below is only a screen shot.

...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Today, 09:41 AM
Reply to Whoo Hoo... I just bought a rat toilet!

by Gemini2544

I have a working Space Mission & Schematics. If you need info let me know....
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Today, 09:22 AM
Reply to Gotlieb Funland

by goodolddays

I'm with Jesse re not displaying ball 4 and 5. Earth to ball display lights is via the ball count stepper unit so the issue will most likely be there. Only other possibilities would be the light sockets or globes themselves or a break in the earth between the globe socket and the corresponding wire...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Today, 08:58 AM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by goodolddays

Sorry to hear that Tony...
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Reply to Whoo Hoo... I just bought a rat toilet!

by wolfy

Apology!!

I think I must apologize to all those rats out there I may have falsely accused of living in my rat toilet.
It seems judging by the size of the turds under the bottom board, I'd say they were mice.

Anyway, all cleaned out, so let the resto begin!...
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Today, 08:01 AM
Reply to Lazy Lifter

by swinks

real nice work
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Reply to Terminator 2 build from Scratch

by Brendo 78

Hey Manny65 that would be awesome to borrow some harnesses. The bracket would be awesome also! Will let you know when I’m up to it. 👍🏼...
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Reply to CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

by Railways

Glenn
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by rotordave

Updated first post and added ticket link!
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Reply to CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

by Glenn70

4 Photos
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Reply to CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

by Glenn70

Thanks for the comments.

Yes good question. If the artwork (colour other than black) goes all the way to the edge I would just trim/cut the decal at about 2mm, like i did with my MM (see pics) as the lightening should line up pretty well (very rarely mm perfect). Lining up the artwork...

3 Photos
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 08:51 PM
Reply to Fish Tales F114 & F115 check fuses

by ocyen

You are getting the message because the CPU isn't seeing anything on the 12v circuit. So trace that circuit and see where the 12v is dropping off. Capacitor C2 on the power driver board is the typical culprit. The link I posted above guides you through the process.
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 07:21 PM
Reply to Lazy Lifter

by Guy with a Pinball

I went with getting me a wife but I can some positives with your solution.
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 07:02 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by Manny65

Well he’s gunna luv it, that’s for sure! Treasure the look on his face when he sees it next 😀...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 07:00 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by BIG Trev

He knows, but hasn't seen it like this. 🤫...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 06:56 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by Manny65

Wow - looks sensational. Well done Trev - does the little fella know you're building it or is it a surprise?
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 06:54 PM
Reply to Lazy Lifter

by Crafty

Very clever idea...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 06:39 PM
Reply to Exploding Cow

by pingun

Also pressing both thumb buttons any time during acmag mode awards the exploding cow
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 06:16 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by bwodie

soooo fucking cool! art looks awesome
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 06:05 PM
Reply to CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

by Noob-A-Tron

Just Awesome!!!
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
Yesterday, 05:42 PM
Reply to Lazy Lifter

by felixthadog

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- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 05:20 PM
Reply to Lazy Lifter

by gapmaster

Amazing
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 05:15 PM
Wade Krause pinball artist video

by kimbleseven

Found this video - check out the wonderful Wade and some of his projects. He did the repro playfield in my El Dorado and has just finished centigrade 37.

...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 05:07 PM

Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by Gemini2544

Could have been an earlier mistake, so the wire was cut. Some chassis were a chassis ground only & not earthed. Very early 1950's B/w TV's the chassis was active (Live) so they were death traps to the untrained....
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 10:49 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by Manny65

But Grant didn’t you say you found where the original ground had been cut - so this would imply that this chassis was originally grounded?
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 10:45 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by Gemini2544

Some older chassis are not ground to earth.
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 10:00 AM
CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by thegrunta666

Hi All
I recently got a new arcade and found the earthing in the cabinet was not 100% up to scratch. So I re-wired the cabinet and fixed the earthing. Prior to this, the whole cab worked.
I found that the earth strap to the CRT metal chassis had been cut, so I put a new earth connection...
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 09:45 AM
Reply to MVS RGB amp THS7374

by Rustler77

I found them on DigiKey and figured they would take a month or more to get here like every thing else I've order from the US lately. Anyway have ordered them now so we'll see how they go.
Cheers for the reply waali
- Channel: PCB mods and hacks
Yesterday, 11:39 PM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by pinballsc

Ordered - let’s hope it arrives!
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 08:55 PM
Taito Operation nThunderbolt/Space Gun Recoil

by wyldcat34

Hi Guys,
Does anyone have an Original Operation Thunderbolt setup that can tell me exactly how the recoil is wired. I know there is an Auxiliary Board used for the Recoil in the original, but need to know the voltage input from Transformer to it, and how it is wired output. Sadly, I cannot seem...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 05:01 PM
Reply to Game Elf Controller Issues

by Gemini2544

I've got a Blue elf 2 and found a wiring error on mine. If I remember correctly a wire on the Jamma harness is a GROUND and not a switch as advised in the instruction booklet. It's a printing error. Pins #28 or #29 comes to mind but I'll need to check it for you.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 10:06 AM
OUTRUN cockpit plans & ideas.

by Gemini2544

I have been given six 1200mm x 2400mm MDF sheets and an thinking of building a sit inside driving cockpit. Has anyone got plans of one made? I'm looking for inspiration. I have a XBOX Outrun2 setup currently that works great.

...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 09:52 AM
Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by channelmaniac

I use a pre-made JAMMA adapter on my test bench. Works quite well.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 02:14 AM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by channelmaniac

The solder pads on the bottom side need to be the absolute minimum in size to help keep from bridging under. If yours is designed that way, I'll take 10 boards, shipped to Texas....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 12:05 AM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by cwispy

Here is the 054986A module so far. Need to error check it before I send it off for the test run of boards.

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- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 05:12 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by cwispy

There is nothing on the bottom, which is why I do not show it. All the components are on the top and the pads for the 44pin Asic are standard TQFP44 landing pads. The pads on the one you show also looks about the right size, but it is hard to tell from a photo....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 04:08 PM
Sega Blast City audio cable for MAME setup

by Necron

G'day,

I've got my MAME setup almost complete, now I just need to get audio from my PC to the cab's amp/speakers. From what I've researched, there's the expensive way (buying a 600-7143-001 loom) or a few cheap ways, one which involves sending audio from the PC to the Line Sound L/R pins...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 03:50 PM
Reply to Game Elf Controller Issues

by mrjamma

I went to a members home a couple years back for something similar, but on a Pandoras box.

Something similar, maybe like player 1 left stuck on or something. Tested another Pandora - issue fixed, so knew it wasnt wiring.

For the sake of full diagnosis whilst I was there, had...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 11:34 AM
Reply to Student needs a sensei. A request for help from an Neo Geo MVS beginner..

by iborg

just further to whats already been mentioned. There's a EL-MVS board which controls the EL panels which is prone to go bad. Check that for any burnt components.

Also with regard to card reader. I've personally worked with the same type of card readers that Neo Geo use and they notorious...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 11:05 AM
Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by Arcade King

Safest option is to get a pre made jamma adapter. JAMMA ADAPTER - GameDude Computers
Pretty cheap....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 08:45 AM
Reply to Student needs a sensei. A request for help from an Neo Geo MVS beginner..

by Arcade King

They used EL panels here in the LAI NEOGEO cabs as well. Another option is to use LED's to light the panels up which somebody on here did a long time ago....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 08:42 AM
Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by abispacman

Yes sound works good, im still trying to find what i did wrong with the pinout, and as i saw on some other forums ,some other folks had the same problem, that lead me to believe that the pinout on the internet is wrong.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 05:20 AM
Reply to Student needs a sensei. A request for help from an Neo Geo MVS beginner..

by channelmaniac

In the USA the marquee lights are EL panels that switch to light up the game currently in play. Those EL panels go out over time. You can find replacements from time to time on eBay, but you have to trim them to size and figure out how to connect wires to them. When they stop lighting up, you'll probably...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 04:29 AM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by channelmaniac

What does the bottom look like?

The HUGE problem with one of the others on the market is the large size of the pads on the bottom of the PCB which leads to solder shorts under the PCB and around the pins being used.

You have to solder the pins VERY lightly to...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 04:19 AM
Reply to Game Elf Controller Issues

by Arrowhead Gamer

Thanks so much for the suggestion! I'll try that next. Seems strange that I had another of the exact same board a year ago and had a similar problem in the same cabinet. The guy I got the cabinet from claims he's never seen the board itself produce that problem but not sure how many he's dealt with...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 02:56 AM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by Spawn069

I believe you can pre-order through this website: Sega Astro City Mini | Nin-Nin-Game.com...
- Channel: Arcade
9 July 2020, 08:10 PM
Big Buck HD 60 inch plasma

by Noob-A-Tron

Hoping someone can help i have a Big Buck Hunter HD with a 60 inch LG plasma LG 60pa6500. I can not get it out of standby the red light on monitor wont go away did a little research and found it might be a capacitor no idea. I have 2 Questions anyone close to Warragul Gippsland Vic able to come and...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
9 July 2020, 07:09 PM
Reply to Game Elf Controller Issues

by mrjamma

Short of trying it in another cabinet, the only other thing I could suggest is getting some insulation tape, cutting a piece, putting it over the PCBs Pin 19 bottom side (known as W), and then put your JAMMA harness back onto the pcb. If taped properly to size and covering the pin contact completely,...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
9 July 2020, 05:58 PM

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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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CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by thegrunta666

Hi All
I recently got a new arcade and found the earthing in the cabinet was not 100% up to scratch. So I re-wired the cabinet and fixed the earthing. Prior to this, the whole cab worked.
I found that the earth strap to the CRT metal chassis had been cut, so I put a new earth connection...
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 09:45 AM
Stern Cheetah

by Boof Head

Don’t see them very often so was wondering what sort of price I’d be paying for one. Cheers....
- Channel: Price Check
Today, 10:25 AM
WTB Metallica Premium or LE

by Drisco

WTB Metallica Premium or LE, cash buyer happy to arrange freight with Bill. Any leads much appreciated thank you...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 09:54 AM
Stuff

by KJS

All in picture as one lot, pickup only Brisbane.
Free to first person who can collect it....

1 Photo
- Channel: Freebies Corner
Today, 09:49 AM
CABINET RESTORATION - TZ - to assist others

by Glenn70

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....
- Channel: Pinball Restoration's
10 July 2020, 10:33 PM
MGLXLIV - Game 6 ~ Galaxian (closes 26-Jul)

by OOO

Galaga’s mum …

MGLXLIV – Game 6 ~ Galaxian

Nominated by gamers: Joonas and MrPitchy

ROMSet 106: galaxian (namco set 1)

Game Story:
A game where a spaceship flies back and forth shooting aliens in space.

Score Submi...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
8 July 2020, 09:12 AM
Lazy Lifter

by c_mario

Because I am a lazy old guy I wanted a way to lift the front of my machines without making an effort.
I like to put furniture slides under the legs so I can move the machines around to work on them, but its awkward to lift the front (or back) by yourself and at the same time place the sliders...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 04:55 PM
MGLXLIV - Game 5 ~ Son Son (closes 26-Jul)

by OOO

Adventures abound …

MGLXLIV – Game 5 ~ Son Son

Nominated by gamers: timmell

ROMSet 106: sonson

Game Story:
Son Son must travel through many different stages fighting against Japanese enemies on his way to rescue his friends....
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
8 July 2020, 09:10 AM
Terminator 2 build from Scratch

by Brendo 78

Well where do I start I have been addicted to pinball since the early 90’s when I wouldn’t eat lunch at school to be able to drop $5 into Getaway and the Addams Family on the way home. When I left school and started my apprenticeship I used to get the Melbourne Trading post and see the machines...
- Channel: DMD (Dot Matrix display) Pinball Restorations
9 July 2020, 11:48 PM
Bally Vector

by Railways

You know the saying. You can't have them all. So its time now to move on my 1982 Bally Vector.

In good condition. Not mint but not a roughie either - somewhere in between but definetly better than average.
Only 3500 made.
Notable features; 4 flippers, split level playfield,...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 12:07 PM
Stern X-men pro or le

by DiGiTaLJaM

Hey guys
chasing stern X-men pro or le if anyone has one for sale at a reasonable rate...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
10 July 2020, 06:53 PM
Vector sling plastic

by Railways

A long shot I know but would like to find an intact LHS sling plastic for a Bally Vector. Used or NOS but needs to be intact.

thanks team.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
10 July 2020, 05:47 PM
Crafty's 3rd Annual - Pinball and Arcade Meet / Open House

by Crafty

After the last 2 years epic events, and the promise that I would do it again

See here for photographic evidence of previous Crafty's First Meet - Adelaide 21st April 2018 - Aussie Arcade

and

Crafty's 2nd Open House - Aussie Arcade

When-...
- Channel: Arcade Meets, Gatherings and all things good.
9 July 2020, 06:40 PM
DE Star Trek Translite

by aulantern

Mine is about 95% good...Wondering if anyone has a minty one out there?
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 08:38 AM
lets talk about Vaping

by kramer

Maybe an odd topic, however, I first discovered vaping through Aussie Arcade when in NZ, sitting in the airport, with the other mega meet attendees flying from CHCH to Auckland.

I've been back a few times since to the Auckland meets.

Long story short, i smoked since i was 12...
- Channel: General Chat
8 July 2020, 11:52 PM

WH20 for sale

by Noob-A-Tron

Up for sale is my Whitewater i love this machine and it is a regretful sale. I bought this sometime in 2017 and had some people on AA restore it and made friendships because of it hence the regretful sale.
What has been done is a lot.
Complete cabinet restoration including:
...

no idea 50.00%	3
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Channel: For Sale - Pinball

10 July 2020, 04:52 PM

Wanted - DE Last Action Hero Translight

by Martymart

Just checking before I place an order O/S to see if anyone has a Data East Last Action Hero translight lying around they would like to sell.

If you have one to move on please let me know.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
10 July 2020, 09:37 PM
VPGL 15 - Game 4 ~ Jacks Open

by JustAnotherRat

GAME 4.... And it's time to show our hands...

VPGL 15 - Game 4 ~ Jacks Open

Nominated by martymoose

Jacks Open was released by Gottlieb in 1977 and it is a 1 player Electro Mechanical pinball machine.

Design by: Ed Krynski
Art by:...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 15
10 July 2020, 09:16 AM
Mortal Kombat 2 -Resto

by Ponty

Hi Guys
I was lucky enough to come across this LAI Mortal Kombat cab recently
Not something I was looking for as I didnt really play it in the day - I discovered girls about then!
But I know that its a classic and sort after machine
It didnt have a mk2 board but a baseball game...

8 Photos
- Channel: Arcade
9 July 2020, 09:10 AM
Bell's Games Tiger Rag Instruction Card

by Rich

Maybe someone can post a photo or copy please?
I read up on Tiger Rag and could type my own but it's not the same as the original one/s that came with the game.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
10 July 2020, 09:28 AM
Shaker motors Stern SAM system NEW

by Amigas

1...Shaker motor Stern SAM system NEW $190+ postage ...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
10 July 2020, 07:34 AM
Hankin FJ Holden

by Arcade King

Anybody know what parts are available for these if any? plastics, pop bumper caps etc?
Cheers
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
8 July 2020, 01:28 PM
Game Elf Controller Issues

by Arrowhead Gamer

I'm totally new here and have had a Game Elf tabletop system that is giving me issues with just the 2p joystick down. The I/O test shows the 2P down as closed even when I have the controller completely unplugged so trying to figure out if it's a short in the wiring or the board itself. This is the 2nd...

3 Photos
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
9 July 2020, 03:17 PM
Stern Jurassic Park Raptor Replacement Pro

by alby34

Brand New

Purchased 2 by Mistake from Hooked on Pinball ( Jurassic Park Raptor Replacement | Jurassic Park 3D Raptor | Stern Pinball )

Installed mine today and looks awesome.

Replaces the stock 2D from factory.

$50 with free postage....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
9 July 2020, 02:56 PM
Perth pinball

by Railways

On 7plus last night a show I've started watching called Desert Collectors.

Last night Nigel was in WA and visited a fella with an awesome pinball collection and sheds. Link below if you can get it to work - I couldn't. About the 16 minute mark.

Link
- Channel: Pinball
8 July 2020, 08:47 AM