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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...

Monster Bash...Classic Edition

Finally after a couple of months ploughing through our house extensions, I'm back in my favourite room of the house!

Next in line is my custom Monsterbash I've been planning for a long time. Paying hommage to the 1950s Universal monsters going with a black and white theme and lots of custom...

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Reply to Perth pinball

by Railways

Yep. Number plates, bottles, speedway car, signage, jukes and a hideaway little room plus more.

Oh and a handful of pinballs

Betcha all the WA guys know of him GIBO ?
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by andtan

Thanks Alex,

I may have to take you up on your offer!
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Today, 10:03 AM
Reply to Wpc-95 errors on start up.

by GIBO

To me it sounds like a CPU board issue,to narrow it down try using your one out of the CV for a few days.
Need to try and isolate the problem
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Today, 09:45 AM
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by OOO

LOL, the game too for me. It's from Capcom and a very clever title....
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Today, 09:43 AM
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by kimbleseven

Great collection. Lots of bits and pieces on the walls etc looks awesome

Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 09:40 AM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 5 ~ Son Son (closes 26-Jul)

by Charlie Milne

Ah Good Times, Great Memories...
not of the game but the classic TV series
...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Today, 09:30 AM
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by thejudge

Watched it last night as well, great collection. Is this collection open to public to view and play?
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Today, 09:26 AM
Reply to Perth pinball

by kimbleseven

Worked on the computer. Season 2 episode 10.

3-3.5k for the woodrail? Don't know if he would get that much.

Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 09:17 AM
Reply to If I were to sell my machines....

by DAG

What time is the GA RAGE sale.....
RAGE is the word....What are you thinking???
I noticed you didn't play much in NZ?
Maybe a houseball, large entry fee...Winner takes all.....
Seriously, hope you find your mo-jo somewhere......Otherwise all your PISS-FIT training will be...
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Today, 09:15 AM
Reply to 2020 Southern Hemisphere Pinball Champs (October 23,24,25th)

by chopchop

Not sure NZ will be that welcoming to Aus now that Victoria is starting up with their lock-downs again. But 3 months is a long time in COVID world!
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Today, 09:13 AM
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
Today, 09:12 AM
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
Today, 09:10 AM
Reply to Perth pinball

by DAG

Yeah man, saw that and wondered why we didn't see too many older machines???
What a great shed but......

ROAD TRIP...

Was it Ted's Shed....Bunker 34?...
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by SegaManAU

403 Forbidden...
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Today, 09:05 AM
Reply to Wpc-95 errors on start up.

by Railways

Similar to the ol' wiggle method ...
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Today, 09:05 AM
Reply to MGLXLIV - Game 3 ~ Van-Van Car (closes 12-Jul)

by OOO

Very good advice. That means a lot more high scores may be posted....
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
Today, 08:51 AM
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
Today, 08:47 AM
Lethal Weapon 3

by Wiseold

Am selling for a friend a German import LW3
Bones of the machine are in VGC but has some cosmetic issues
Cabinet has some considerable sun fade
Playfield has some artwork lifted around the bullets due to mylar removal, some planking in other areas
Boards are all very good condition...

11 Photos
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Today, 08:47 AM
Reply to Pinball EM "Kewpie Doll" Price check

by illawarra_steelers

if you could that would be great, thanks...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 08:23 AM
Viper cab artwork/plaque repro ~ artwork source

by xb74

I am in the middle of performing a mild refurb to my Viper cab.

In my head I can remember seeing a specific Viper cab plaque of sorts being put on those machines much like LAI had put plaques on their machines back in the day.

I can also remember seeing a very specific VIPER...
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Today, 08:18 AM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by dzhay1981

Proportions are way off though, screen looks tiny.
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Today, 08:17 AM
Reply to Pinball EM "Kewpie Doll" Price check

by Ponty

The seller was asking $350 (someone told them thats what its worth??) and in Tamworth
Can pass on info if anyone is interested...
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by Arcade King

Thew this on FB as well.
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by JustAnotherRat

I'm yet to give it a try, I had hoped to play it last night but never got a chance.... you have me worried....
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Today, 07:50 AM
Reply to Pinball EM "Kewpie Doll" Price check

by kimbleseven

Last woodrail made by Gottlieb

Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 07:33 AM

Reply to Perth pinball

by Railways

Yep. Number plates, bottles, speedway car, signage, jukes and a hideaway little room plus more.

Oh and a handful of pinballs

Betcha all the WA guys know of him GIBO ?
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 10:05 AM
Reply to Wpc-95 errors on start up.

by GIBO

To me it sounds like a CPU board issue,to narrow it down try using your one out of the CV for a few days.
Need to try and isolate the problem
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 09:45 AM
Reply to Perth pinball

by kimbleseven

Great collection. Lots of bits and pieces on the walls etc looks awesome

Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 09:40 AM
Reply to Perth pinball

by thejudge

Watched it last night as well, great collection. Is this collection open to public to view and play?
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 09:26 AM
Reply to Perth pinball

by kimbleseven

Worked on the computer. Season 2 episode 10.

3-3.5k for the woodrail? Don't know if he would get that much.

Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 09:17 AM
Reply to 2020 Southern Hemisphere Pinball Champs (October 23,24,25th)

by chopchop

Not sure NZ will be that welcoming to Aus now that Victoria is starting up with their lock-downs again. But 3 months is a long time in COVID world!
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Today, 09:13 AM
Reply to Perth pinball

by DAG

Yeah man, saw that and wondered why we didn't see too many older machines???
What a great shed but......

ROAD TRIP...

Was it Ted's Shed....Bunker 34?...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 09:07 AM
Reply to Wpc-95 errors on start up.

by Railways

Similar to the ol' wiggle method ...
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 09:05 AM
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
Today, 08:47 AM
Reply to Pinball EM "Kewpie Doll" Price check

by illawarra_steelers

if you could that would be great, thanks...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 08:23 AM
Reply to Pinball EM "Kewpie Doll" Price check

by Ponty

The seller was asking $350 (someone told them thats what its worth??) and in Tamworth
Can pass on info if anyone is interested...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 08:12 AM
Reply to Pinball EM "Kewpie Doll" Price check

by kimbleseven

Last woodrail made by Gottlieb

Sent from my AGM A8 using Tapatalk...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 07:33 AM
Reply to Need some help to repair a Eight Ball Deluxe in Coffs Harbour

by Mr Pinbologist

Bugger i was in Coffs last Friday/Saturday, could've probably helped out if i'd known (and had time)!

If Parazio sorted it out then all good!...
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Today, 07:31 AM
Reply to Wpc-95 errors on start up.

by ocyen

Does lifting or jostling the playfield get the row short to reappear?
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Reply to Stern's next game is

by Dicky

So whats next ?
A music Pin ?
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Yesterday, 09:41 PM
Reply to Iron Maiden next from Stern

by spudly

Wow !! Cheers for the heads up ... I had no idea there was one on the way. Stoked !!...
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Reply to There can only be ONE. (2020 Edition)

by spudly

I'm big on beating the game regardless of score... so LOTR has been doing my head in for years now and i refuse to move it on until i get to Valinor. Makes me wonder if after i get there i'll ever want to play it again... i hope so... it also makes me wonder if i'll ever get there, it could be a...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 09:24 PM
Reply to There can only be ONE. (2020 Edition)

by Manny65

T-Rex's love GOAT(s) ... so JP LE for me (that said I'd miss all the others)...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 09:05 PM
Reply to Wpc-95 errors on start up.

by Boof Head

Might have to.

This time on start up the ground short row 1 came up for maybe three seconds then the left popper fired 4 or 5 times. That is new....
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:02 PM
Reply to Wpc-95 errors on start up.

by Manny65

Or just sell the game .... as a project
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 08:56 PM
Reply to Pinball EM "Kewpie Doll" Price check

by illawarra_steelers

Ponty if it's cheap and for sale could use the parts
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 08:04 PM
Reply to Surf n Safari manual

by Novice

I see this is an older post, but I too am looking for this manual. I need to know if there is a difficulty mode setting and how to reset the high scores. Thanks
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 07:34 PM
Reply to There can onle be ONE. (2020 Edition)

by djc

AC/DC for me but could be Iron Maiden or CFTBL if I owned one of them...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 07:26 PM
Reply to New 43" 4k Chiq TV for Virtual Pinball Playfield

by acejas

I Hear ya, the 43" market is flooded atm and will only get cheaper and better. You might be surprised by Chiq! I was talking to a local gamer and showed me his ubeaut 43" (LG) blah blah and was really disappointed compared to his old 40" TV (both 4k)....
- Channel: Virtual Pinball Projects and Discussion
Yesterday, 07:01 PM
Reply to Wpc-95 errors on start up.

by Boots

try taking the batteries out and leaving them out for a few power cycles/days
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 06:52 PM

Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by SegaManAU

403 Forbidden...
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 09:05 AM
Viper cab artwork/plaque repro ~ artwork source

by xb74

I am in the middle of performing a mild refurb to my Viper cab.

In my head I can remember seeing a specific Viper cab plaque of sorts being put on those machines much like LAI had put plaques on their machines back in the day.

I can also remember seeing a very specific VIPER...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 08:18 AM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by dzhay1981

Proportions are way off though, screen looks tiny.
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 08:17 AM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by Arcade King

Thew this on FB as well.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 07:55 AM
Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by Arcade King

good one
Sound works ok ?
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 07:27 AM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by pinballsc

If anyone sees buying details on this can you please post?...
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 07:21 AM
Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by abispacman

game is working fine, turns out i had sync and blue and green and red the wrong way, i swear i had them fine, i have to double check mikes arcade pinout.

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- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 07:06 AM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by namastepat

That is so cool. Best mini yet IMO.
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 06:45 AM
Reply to Kortek KTN. Problems with polarity of C503.

by Mange B

Yes, if you mean the little one next to the right of the heatsink, thats not C803, thats one is C503, the one thats been blown/popped. Sorry for the poor pictures. I will try to change that C503 for a new one and also change polarity and then put the power on and see what happens.
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 06:14 AM
Sega Astro City Mini

by SegaManAU

Japan-only release currently, $120. Probably too small to enjoy playing it but might be a nice piece to add to the games room for display.

Sega’s Astro City Mini is a tiny arcade cabinet - The Verge...
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 06:00 AM
Reply to MVS RGB amp THS7374

by waali

Digikey has them listed as immediate ship: THS7374IPWR Texas Instruments | Integrated Circuits (ICs) | DigiKey

I've ordered from them twice in the last 2 weeks and both orders took 5 days.
- Channel: PCB mods and hacks
Today, 12:04 AM
Reply to General question regarding the import of Japanese upright cabinets during the 80's

by Autosteve

The 80-90s video machines were king and games didn't last long. Most games had an earning time line of about 3 months. New in bowling centers, a good game made a couple of hundred a week and declined to $100 over 3 months. Cabinet design had little to do with earnings providing the cabinet was reasonable...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 11:24 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by cwispy

I will also be making a 054986A replacement for the Lethal Enforcers and G.I. Joe etc boards. It will be the same as this one with all components on the top of the board only.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 09:11 PM
MVS RGB amp THS7374

by Rustler77

Hi All

Just got some PCB’s from OSH Park, MVS RGB amps by philenotfound. Finally going to consolize my MV-1c but I’m having trouble finding the THS7374 from an Australian supplier. Does anyone know where I can get them or have a few spares that they can send my way? I really don't...
- Channel: PCB mods and hacks
Yesterday, 09:09 PM
Reply to Another Chassis question

by Leigh101

Cheers thanks for the advice. Will track down an MS-8
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 07:56 PM
Reply to Another Chassis question

by namastepat

So that tube is supposed to be paired with a Nanao Ms-8. No idea if the generic chassis will work, but it's likely never gonna be great even if it does.

Chat to Joey and he may be able to sell you a second hand Nanao or something else to suit.
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 07:55 PM
Reply to Another Chassis question

by Leigh101

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- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 07:03 PM
Another Chassis question

by Leigh101

Hello Brains Trust,
I am after some advice with a Chinese generic chassis and a Mitsubishi A63 sega screen. I have acquired the chassis and plugged it in to the sega system and it blew a fuse after a few seconds.
Am I wasting my time with the chassis and it...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 07:02 PM
Reply to General question regarding the import of Japanese upright cabinets during the 80's

by Berty

I have some insight in to this. LAI started manufacturing machine in Australia in 1972 in Perth which they provided to various amusement centers which were sub brands of LAI. They opened a Singapore branch in 1993 to open up the Asian Market.

This somewhat explains why we started to see...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 06:16 PM
Reply to General question regarding the import of Japanese upright cabinets during the 80's

by Arcade King

Manufactured locally to suit their cabs, perfect examples are LAI's TMNT, Simpsons, MK, NEOGEO and Street Fighter cabs to name a few....
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 06:06 PM
Reply to General question regarding the import of Japanese upright cabinets during the 80's

by andysa

Do you have any thoughts regarding the use of artwork, marquees etc? Would these have been acquired from the manufacturer, or more likely reproduced locally?...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 06:03 PM
Reply to Zener Diodes & Reading Colour Codes - Sega PCBs

by Berty

Hi mate, sorry I didn't mean to throw you a red-herring! I too was confused by a. their appearance (the black line resembled what I thought might be an anode marker) and b. the symbol on the PCB made me question what they were.

Given that all other capacitor locations on the PCB have a...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 05:33 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by cwispy

Thanks Trav. I have a few prototype boards on the way to me now, should be here next week to confirm everything is good with them. All being good, I will then do a production run.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 04:24 PM
Reply to Zener Diodes & Reading Colour Codes - Sega PCBs

by cwispy

Are these devices connected across the power rails of the IC's? From the locations on the picture in the first post, I would have said they were caps, but because you posted that they have the tvs diode symbol, I went with the symbol. If they are only across the 5v supply, then I would say they are...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 04:21 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by Arcade King

That looks amazing.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 04:20 PM

4 Aug

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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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
Today, 08:47 AM
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
Today, 09:10 AM
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
Today, 09:12 AM
Sega Astro City Mini

by SegaManAU

Japan-only release currently, $120. Probably too small to enjoy playing it but might be a nice piece to add to the games room for display.

Sega’s Astro City Mini is a tiny arcade cabinet - The Verge...
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 06:00 AM
If I were to sell my machines....

by WOKA

If I were to sell my all machines and have multiple, largish amounts of cash just hit my account from time to time is this going to be ok..? Is the ATO going to wonder what is going on..

My machines like many are just a hobby, there is no money to be made other that maybe sell overs what...
- Channel: General Chat
Yesterday, 04:54 PM
Lethal Weapon 3

by Wiseold

Am selling for a friend a German import LW3
Bones of the machine are in VGC but has some cosmetic issues
Cabinet has some considerable sun fade
Playfield has some artwork lifted around the bullets due to mylar removal, some planking in other areas
Boards are all very good condition...

11 Photos
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Today, 08:47 AM
Viper cab artwork/plaque repro ~ artwork source

by xb74

I am in the middle of performing a mild refurb to my Viper cab.

In my head I can remember seeing a specific Viper cab plaque of sorts being put on those machines much like LAI had put plaques on their machines back in the day.

I can also remember seeing a very specific VIPER...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 08:18 AM
There can only be ONE. (2020 Edition)

by Smithy

So if it all came down to having just ONE pin in the house and only ONE, what is it gonna be people ?
I know this kind of thread has been done before but not in a while, so lets have at it.
Keen to hear opinions of what people would have as the one and only box of flashy lights.
For...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 09:27 AM
Original US Delivered Donkey Kong Machine

by WOKA

Whats it worth..?

Good solid condition, plays perfect. Good screen, original joystick, game board and internals.
Been a very reliable machine having been in all major competitions as a competition machine in and around Brisbane.

Running of a 110 > 240 Transformer for...
- Channel: Price Check
Yesterday, 05:36 PM
Pinball EM "Kewpie Doll" Price check

by Ponty

Hi Guys
Have come across this old pinnie for sale - all I have are these pics - assuming not working and in pieces
Internet Pinball Machine Database: Gottlieb 'Kewpie Doll'
Any idea on approx worth??
Cheers

4 Photos
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 01:41 PM
Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by cwispy

Thought it may be of interest to others here that I have made a reproduction of the Konami 054544 which is used on the Xmen etc. I know that there are some other reproductions available, but mine is a bit different. All the parts are now on the top of the board only! Like the others, it will be available...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 03:30 PM
Another Chassis question

by Leigh101

Hello Brains Trust,
I am after some advice with a Chinese generic chassis and a Mitsubishi A63 sega screen. I have acquired the chassis and plugged it in to the sega system and it blew a fuse after a few seconds.
Am I wasting my time with the chassis and it...
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 07:02 PM
Pinball drought?

by b1807

Hi all

this is my first visit for some time as have been waylaid with nasty matters.

Any how. I’ve noticed there’s not a lot of pinnys for sake, either here or in the usual retail haunts.
is this an apparition?
- Channel: General Chat
6 July 2020, 08:43 PM
White water translite

by greydog

Hi all
Would anyone have a good original White Water translite they are willing to part with, must be in good condition, I bought an older reproduction one off Gumtree and I can't stand looking at it any longer
Cheers.
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
5 July 2020, 10:31 AM
SOLD Genie cards

by kimbleseven

Genie sys1 cards for sale.
1 xsound card $60
1x power supply with the cable pictured $30
1x driver board with the cable pictured $30
Everything working when I pulled it out of genie a few months ago except the tilt (wires were cut). Happy to post or drop off if you are in Adelaide....
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
6 July 2020, 04:25 PM
Williams Pharoah

by Cooked71

Selling this nice original example of Williams Pharoah.

$3700

Very rare 1981 game (but weirdly enough another one for sale on FB). Only 2500 made.

Very packed game for it’s time. Dual level. 4 flippers. 12 drops!!!!!!! Dual magna save. Captive ball. Multiball...
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
4 July 2020, 06:18 PM
MVS RGB amp THS7374

by Rustler77

Hi All

Just got some PCB’s from OSH Park, MVS RGB amps by philenotfound. Finally going to consolize my MV-1c but I’m having trouble finding the THS7374 from an Australian supplier. Does anyone know where I can get them or have a few spares that they can send my way? I really don't...
- Channel: PCB mods and hacks
Yesterday, 09:09 PM
Kortek KTN. Problems with polarity of C503.

by Mange B

Hello, i got hold of an arcade cabinet with a kortek ktn PCB with a Samsung tube. I try to get it working and im looking for info about C503 polarity. It seems that some caps have been change and just C503 have been blown. I had a hard time looking over the internet for schematics and i think i have...

1 Photo
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Yesterday, 01:09 AM
Looking for gold or silver flipper bats

by allsportdvd.com

Hi all
Looking for a pair of chrome or gold flipper bats, no logo preferred
If you can help please let me know
Thanks in advance
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
5 July 2020, 09:13 PM
MGLXLIV - Game 4 ~ Toobin' (closes 19-Jul)

by OOO

Water fun …

MGLXLIV – Game 4 ~ Toobin’

Nominated by gamers: Busty34 and Prow

ROMSet 106: toobin.zip (Rev 3)

Game Story:
You are in a river race pitted against the computer. Outscore your opponent by swishing the gates, hitting obstacles...
- Channel: MGLXLIV - Arcade Runner
1 July 2020, 12:26 PM
Working Vending Machines for sale $550 for Both.

by PingoPongo

( Sold) Hi All. I'm currently moving house and getting rid of some of my toys which I can't take with me ( My Arcade games and pinballs have first priority). I havent listed this anywhere else as giving the chance for my fellow members. I have for sale 2 refrigerated vending machines. Not 100% Arcade...

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- Channel: For Sale - General
5 July 2020, 11:31 AM
6 X Vintage Coroma Plastic stools

by PingoPongo

Hi All , cleaning out the shed today and I found 6 old Coroma stools , they are in dirty rough condition and one is cracked but still functioning.

Pickup is in North Coburg Area, Special price for my fellow members at $25 for all 6 ....
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
Yesterday, 06:37 PM
Non working PCB's

by RedneckV2

Hey All. I recently dug out a bunch of pcb's from storage for testing.
Just wondering what non working prices may be.
All clean and were working prior, plugged in once and nothing now.

cps1 sf2
cps2 ssf2 a +b
cps2 zero 3 a + b
umk3
trojan
shinobi...
- Channel: Price Check
6 July 2020, 06:21 PM
Need help with name of late 80s early 90s sword adventure arcade game

by Nafodagr8

Hi, this is my first post.
I have searched the internet and youtube looking for an arcade game i played as a kid.
All I remember is after the title screen there was a close up of a old woman / fortune teller front on with a crystal ball and she turns into a skeleton. The gameplay was sword...
- Channel: Arcade
4 July 2020, 06:28 PM
Is this board suicided?

by Andyj965

Hi All,
While going through my PCBs i found one that only displays a green screen when powered on. From what i can tell it appears to be a Capcom Super Pang and this is what to expect when the battery has died. Can anyone confirm for me?
There's also a couple of pins on the back that are...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
4 July 2020, 12:03 PM