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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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Reply to seibu SPI - raiden fighters working one day, graphics issues the next

by Berty

You could try to reload the board. You may be on to something with those chips. Upload a picture of the chips that caused the graphics issue to get worse.
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by Berty

On came up recently on GT that was listed as an exercise bike. It might pay to widen your normal search parameters!...
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by namastepat

DAG I'm down the road from Kurt and should be home around 3 if you want to come and get those Trident plastics.
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Reply to VPGL 15 - Game 4 ~ Jacks Open

by JustAnotherRat

Sitting in 2nd place so far, time will tell how well it stands up....
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Reply to VPGL 15 - Game 2 ~ Batman - The Dark Knight

by JustAnotherRat

Thanks for letting me know. I've updated it now. I do sometimes miss scores, I try to like them when I add them to the scoresheet as a way of knowing what ones I've seen but still manage to miss them occasionally. I'd love to have a system that allows players to put their own scores in but haven't worked...
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by adamsebas

Another bump
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See you at 2pm
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by Unclerod

Been away for awhile with life keeping me busy.
Magic castle now up and running well.
The only thing that pisses me is the Mrs has the high score at the moment.
About to start a tidy up of the Fishtales after the school holiday abuse the Pinball machines will cop....
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by WOKA

Sold
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by Boof Head

I got some that Ryza did maybe 2 years ago. They all sold but someone might have a set left over....
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Reply to WTB ELVIRA'S HOUSE OF HORRORS LE

by Noob-A-Tron

Just bought one a few months and love it mate, Going to be a hard find especially with Lyman code nowhere near complete and its only getting better and better. Good luck with your search.
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Looks like you missed this score in the leaderboard JAR, not that it makes any difference to the final standings....
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214,650
I only have today to play so we will see if this score is up there.
...
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by Impulse921

buttersoft Ah I'm sorry to hear about the fire. I hope everything is ok!

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by Crafty

Update, there will now be an additional EM to play. Gottlieb's Ship Ahoy
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by OOO

...
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by OOO

Day 5 of 17 ...

Ah Galaxian. What else can you say, other than HELP!

...
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Reply to Sleeping duck matress

by ajfclark

Have had a sleeping duck for a few months now. Very good. Comfy. No partner disturbance. Haven't done a summer on it yet, so I'll see how I go...
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by OOO

Day 5 of 17 ...

Yashichi collectors ... found many yet?

Big points ... start a collection today ...

...
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by OOO

Day 12 of 17 ...

The great rapids ...

*** UPDATE ***

1,371,281 magrinder

Only 5 days to go until this game is closed.

...
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Today, 09:42 AM
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by magrinder

1,371,281

...
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WTB ELVIRA'S HOUSE OF HORRORS LE

by ybrock

Anyone looking at moving on a LE Elvira?
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by JustAnotherRat

And on the board you are... so close to Skids I'm sure he can feel you breathing down his neck....
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Ahh thanks... I contacted him about a potential CRT repair once.. I'll see if I can find his details....
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by dmeca

Ahh okay. Do you have any left? Were they electroplated, or tinted some how?...
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Reply to Magic Castle Plastic Scan

by Unclerod

Been away for awhile with life keeping me busy.
Magic castle now up and running well.
The only thing that pisses me is the Mrs has the high score at the moment.
About to start a tidy up of the Fishtales after the school holiday abuse the Pinball machines will cop....
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Today, 11:34 AM
Reply to Brisbane Pinball Club

by Jimmy Nails
Another cracking night mates.

Happy to welcome back Sir Lambo and he showed things have certainly not changed by taking out the win.

Congrats to our top 8
- 1 Jason Lambert
- 2 Jimmy Nails
- 3 Joe Wade AUS
- 4 Emily Jane Smith
- 5 Anthony Bates
- 6 Phil Dudley
- 7 Nicolas Noben
- 8
...
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Today, 07:48 AM
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by The Big Easy

Gday all ive only recently become a member of aussie arcade wish i had a lot sooner being a pinball person n owning a few over the years i find the aussie arcade site to be a great wealth of information and the threads a great n entertaining read living in a regional area it can be hard to find the...
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by AtariTam

I love it. I LOVED Tumbleweed back in the day. Still do. That is so brilliant....
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Reply to Fish Tales F114 & F115 check fuses

by ocyen

Awesome. What was the fault?...
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Yesterday, 11:30 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Dedrok

I was going to mention, clean and re tension the 10,100,1000 points relays. That’s the final tuning you need to make them pop....
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Yesterday, 09:59 PM
Reply to High Scores - Jurassic Park Pro (Stern)

by peely

Pulled this out of location last week so got some nice 1 on 1 time. Such a great great game. Still only managed #4 because of @rgr!!
Code 1.01

3 ball factory 1,809,508,410...
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Yesterday, 09:21 PM
Reply to Stern Quicksilver restoration

by flynnyfalcon

Finally, the time has come to start repopulating. I wanted to keep the re-cleared playfield bare for as long as possible. Feels nice and hard now.

I’ve ordered some new black oak rails from Reese Rails in the US. They original weren’t in bad shape, but weren’t perfect. Should finish...
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Yesterday, 09:01 PM
Reply to Fish Tales F114 & F115 check fuses

by kramer

Go into the test menu and into switch edges. Press the start button and see if you get a response....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:52 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Autosteve

Could be but it could be mechanical. Make sure the plungers are polished, sleeves aren't damaged or the plunger tips aren't shorter than the others. The plunger tips do wear down and can break. Make sure the tips are all the same size or swap the plungers around to see if it effects the operation....
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Yesterday, 08:08 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by kimbleseven

Still working on the chimes tonight. So all is working fine but on 500 and 5000 points the chimes are sometimes only dinging 3 or 4 times. Coil is still firing but not reaching the chime bar. Could it be dirty contacts on score motor?
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Yesterday, 07:53 PM
Reply to Fish Tales F114 & F115 check fuses

by Bishop

Ok. Found and rectified the fault. Now the start button doesn’t work and can’t start a game....
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Yesterday, 06:44 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by BIG Trev

Thanks everyone for the kind comments. It's not all my work though. I designed the plastics, engine shed and the translite but Stuzza did the absolutely gorgeous cabinet and playfield artwork and Carson at Noodle shirt did an awesome job getting the playfield and engine shed cut and the vinyl printed...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 06:41 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by kimbleseven

Due to covid. I think they did send stuff but customers were complaining at wait times. They usually don't get paid until the stuff arrives. I had a work around with shipito but they were a rip off with fees and charges. So for the time being they were not shipping internationally. ...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 06:37 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by Gemini2544

Tony, have you tried Michael Shalhoub, he has a big stash.
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 06:03 PM
Reply to EM Chime unit rebuild

by Gemini2544

Why aren't they shipping to OZ?
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 05:52 PM
Reply to High Scores - Pleasure Isle

by Crafty

5 balls kimbleseven house. Pretty sure Jesse has a higher score to post

1 Photo
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Yesterday, 05:15 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by kimbleseven

Also you could try Stu pinballer he may be able to help.
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 04:28 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by Rob1966

Jason from Pinball classics might be able to help get it into the country in one of his containers
Worth asking anyway they can only say no...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 03:52 PM
Reply to Gottlieb Sea Belles August 1956

by illawarra_steelers

keep your fingers crossed. after searching for a few hours have located another collector around the new york area that has a body only for this game. have just sent him a message to see if he would part just with the playfield and associated parts from under the game.

so if this does come...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Yesterday, 03:30 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by thesav

Flipping heck, that’s ridiculously good! Your young fella is gonna be sooo stoked!
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 02:12 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by oldhank

He gives good hugs too...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 01:57 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by furballx

Or better still post a pic on AA!...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 12:59 PM
Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by furballx

I reckon that is an understatement.
It is a bloody work of art Trav......BEST DAD EVER!...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 12:58 PM
Reply to Pinbot Extended - A 2.0 Project

by Jesder

I'm long overdue for an update on my PINBOT 2.0 project. It's been moving slower than I had hoped, but there's no real rush here. Also, for a 2.0 project like this, a lot of time gets spent on code and it's not easy to translate that into interesting posts for people to read. But there are some interesting...
- Channel: Home Brew Pinball Projects
Yesterday, 12:39 PM

Reply to seibu SPI - raiden fighters working one day, graphics issues the next

by Berty

You could try to reload the board. You may be on to something with those chips. Upload a picture of the chips that caused the graphics issue to get worse.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:10 PM
Reply to Mitsubishi/NEC Diamond Pro 91TXM 21" PC CRTmonitor - serial software needed

by Impulse921

buttersoft Ah I'm sorry to hear about the fire. I hope everything is ok!

I would love to find the software as well for the future. My monitor won't show any red. But thanks for responding. I'll let you know if I come across the calibration software.
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 10:45 AM
Reply to seibu SPI - raiden fighters working one day, graphics issues the next

by iroczvinnie

thanks Berty

I've remove all the socketed chips on the game board, given them a light clean using contact cleaner. I've also cleaned the sockets with the cleaner and also sprayed the daughter board connectors.

I did these in 2 groups (there's 3 chips with hand written "raiden...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 05:34 PM
Reply to Mitsubishi/NEC Diamond Pro 91TXM 21" PC CRTmonitor - serial software needed

by buttersoft

Ah, well, that may take a while. The office building i work in burst a fire main on the roof, and they're not letting anyone in until they assess the damage and stuff. So even if i wasn't working from home I can't get to a decent scanner right now. If you haven't heard from me in say, three weeks I...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 04:04 PM
Reply to 20 or 21mm t-moulding

by MaTBoY

Awesome, dude. Thanks for the tip.

Now to find some green 13/16!
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 01:25 PM
Reply to 20 or 21mm t-moulding

by The_debs

Nah man I used 13/16 . 3/4 = 19mm which is too small.

Had to order from t-moulding.com but it only took 2 weeks to come. Fits perfect....
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 01:23 PM
Reply to 20 or 21mm t-moulding

by MaTBoY

The_debs , did you end up using the 3/4"? Was it wide enough?
I'm restomodding a LAI TMNT cab and the current moulding looks to be between 20-21mm too.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 01:13 PM
Reply to Mitsubishi/NEC Diamond Pro 91TXM 21" PC CRTmonitor - serial software needed

by Arcade King

buttersoft
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 08:01 AM
Reply to Mitsubishi/NEC Diamond Pro 91TXM 21" PC CRTmonitor - serial software needed

by Impulse921

Hi, I apologise for digging up such an old topic. I have this monitor as well. Having some issues and need to take it apart. Could you upload the service manual? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

Thanks!...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 07:11 AM
Reply to MVS RGB amp THS7374

by Zebidee

I literally just ordered some THS7374's from Digikey and received them in 4-5 days tops.

There's a US$50 threshold for free shipping. The stuff came from 2 places in USA, one in Korea and one in Hong Kong. It all came together and was delivered to me in rural Thailand (where I am somewhat...
- Channel: PCB mods and hacks
Yesterday, 12:37 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by thegrunta666

You would think so, but could have been cut in 1981 ! on purpose...not that we had RCD's back then, but I did have hair back then . Its totally isolated in the cabinet, so not really a danger to Joe Public....But hopefully the collective brain can shed some light on this....
- Channel: Arcade
12 July 2020, 11:16 AM
Reply to CRT Arcade cab Tripping Safety Switch on power up Help

by andysa

In first instance I would be measuring the resistance between active, neutral and chassis (totally disconnected from the mains of course). Could be all manner of things causing this; the line filter componentry prior to the rectifier, degause coil, various leaky capacitors, to name a few.
...
- Channel: Arcade
12 July 2020, 11:15 AM
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
12 July 2020, 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
12 July 2020, 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
12 July 2020, 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
12 July 2020, 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
11 July 2020, 11:39 PM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by pinballsc

Ordered - let’s hope it arrives!
- Channel: Arcade
11 July 2020, 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
11 July 2020, 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
11 July 2020, 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
11 July 2020, 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
11 July 2020, 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
11 July 2020, 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.

...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
10 July 2020, 05:12 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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WTB ELVIRA'S HOUSE OF HORRORS LE

by ybrock

Anyone looking at moving on a LE Elvira?
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 09:07 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
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
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
Yesterday, 03:32 PM
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
Yesterday, 07:14 PM
Black mirror blades

by dmeca

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

Thanks
-Dave
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:34 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
11 July 2020, 12:07 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
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
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
Yesterday, 09:39 PM
Williams SYS-11 / WPC Light panel brackets & latch

by Jesder

Hey guys,

I'm after some brackets and a latch from a Williams SYS 11 or WPC light panel (that sits behind the translite).

If you have any or all of these, please let me know

Cheers!...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 03:15 PM
T2 playfield inserts

by kramer

I'm looking to buy some inserts from a t2 playfield if anyone has one for parts. Please see the picture for the inserts I'm after to replace my damaged one .....
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
12 July 2020, 08:33 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
Yesterday, 11:27 AM
Creature from the Black Lagoon

by visualmagic

Creech!

Selling for $8500 although I can probably fool around with price if I sell the backglass, and/or color DMD, and/or Swinks mod separately.

***********

Great machine, although it could be freshed up with new plastics and decals. Holo does not work (this...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
12 July 2020, 07:46 PM
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
12 July 2020, 09:45 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
11 July 2020, 04:55 PM
DE Simpsons Topper

by iborg

Hi all,

I thought i'd show off a Simpsons inspired TV i made as a topper for my DE Simpsons pinball machine.

...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 09:35 AM
First post

by The Big Easy

Gday all ive only recently become a member of aussie arcade wish i had a lot sooner being a pinball person n owning a few over the years i find the aussie arcade site to be a great wealth of information and the threads a great n entertaining read living in a regional area it can be hard to find the...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 02:52 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
Gottlieb Bronco/Mustang LH Passive Slingshot Plastic

by Rich

Maybe someone has one, a pair, or a complete set they would sell?
A corner is broken off mine and I don't have the missing piece.
Not sure of the correct name these as they don't have kickers either side?...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
12 July 2020, 10:54 AM
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
This is too good not to share.

by Gemini2544

Check out who's in it.
Update Your Browser | Facebook
- Channel: General Chat
12 July 2020, 04:21 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

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 42.86%	3
no idea 57.14%	4

Channel: For Sale - Pinball

10 July 2020, 04:52 PM

Zaccaria pinball champ and Mexico 86 [Buderim] [QLD]

by Tristan Ford

$1250
Location Buderim, Sunshine Coast, QLD

As is. See photos.
I am missing one driver board I believe.
I think all other boards are there.
Two project machines, won't get time for this.... price reflects condition....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 12:01 AM

Comment on VPGL 15 - Game 4 ~ Jacks Open

by starcommand79
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 15
Today, 02:18 AM
Reply to VPGL 15 - Game 4 ~ Jacks Open

by starcommand79

117,500
Just getting on the board.

1 Photo
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 15
Today, 02:18 AM
Reply to DMD Controller Board

by mcpit
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:59 PM
Reply to DMD Controller Board

by mcpit
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:59 PM
DMD Controller Board

by mcpit

WTB: DMD controller board (for LOTR)

Any of the following should do:
- Data East, Sega, Stern
- 520-5044-03
- 520-5055-00
- 520-5055-03
- DMD004

Anybody has one lying around?
Thanks!...

2 Photos
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 09:59 PM
Comment on High Scores - Pleasure Isle

by Crafty
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Yesterday, 05:15 PM
Reply to High Scores - Pleasure Isle

by Crafty

5 balls kimbleseven house. Pretty sure Jesse has a higher score to post

1 Photo
- Channel: Pinball High Scores
Yesterday, 05:15 PM
Reply to Stero Repair

by JustAnotherRat
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 03:32 PM
Reply to Stero Repair

by JustAnotherRat
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 03:32 PM
Reply to Stero Repair

by JustAnotherRat
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 03:32 PM