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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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Was this the old thread from 2013 Anyone Tried Vaping - Aussie Arcade
Deep post man.
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by VON

Agreed.

Of others you've had at your place the next I played the most would be The Shadow.

Apart from those two, others I've experienced rarely elsewhere, loved, but would like to get to play more are The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings....
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Did you know when bon jumps off the pulpit he breaks his ankle...
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...
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by illawarra_steelers

bill left albury around 3pm thursday
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by toads

Have you tried hobby shops?
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Servo wanted

by Pinlock5

Hi All.
Bit of a long shot but does anyone have a H-King HK15288A servo they could sell.
The usual suppliers are out of stock.

Sent from my iPhone using Aussie Arcade...
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Happy Birthday @pocketscience

by Fairground

pocketscience
Celebrating today from the east coast. Happy Birthday Gavin, hope you have a great day ....
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18290...
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Daytona USA Parts

by Timolol

Hi!

I am after Daytona USA parts if you so happen to have some as spare please:

- seats back covers (Japanese orange version)
- drive panel with decals

Thanks for looking!

Regards,
Tim...
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by bensweeneyonbass

44,450pts

I'll try again maybe but iunno

...
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I emailed the person they said was still doing them, but its been a few weeks and nothing back. So a bit disappointed. Still wish theyd either take their site down or even throw a notice up there....
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by Pessimeister

Pessimeister: 90, 190

I used to watch Monkey Magic after school on the ABC - I think it was during "The Afternoon Show" with James Valentine. (now ostensibly represented as "the mix") Good times. SonSon looks to be a quirkly little action platformer. Nice...
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Stumbled across some pictures that might assist in refreshing people's memories?

Imgur: The magic of the Internet
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by bensweeneyonbass

16,810pts

Finally one of the GOATs. First coin drop in a while. Gonna play this one a lot.

...
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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...
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by onetaste

Gottlieb’s Sinbad. Of all my games that’s the one played most heavily by me and many others that walk in my house.

Then TWD....
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by starcommand79

Okay.. so it's not just me! Haha. I'm going crazy with this damn table....
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by Charlie Milne

30450

...
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by Charlie Milne

6930

...
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Reply to Stern's next game is

by Dicky

Nope not ABBA but it will make stern a lot of Money & me very happy

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk...
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by Wob

I'm convinced this table is all about luck.

5097

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk...
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Reply to 2020 Southern Hemisphere Pinball Champs (October 23,24,25th)

by RMacauley

My thinking is that even if we were allowed out of the country (unlikely this year) Jacinda wouldn't let us in anyway.
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Reply to Dracula....Gothic Edition

by Autosteve

Sweet looking machine and a massive improvement I think. The insert colours flow unlike the original. It seriously looked like Williams threw in what they had a lot of in the parts bin. I love the greyscope pins like Centaur. A smattering of chrome, black, grey and more grey suits a pin so nicely I...
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Reply to Stern's next game is

by Autosteve

I really can't understand why they don't just piss off the licensed titles and just turn out a great pinball. Use a bit of imagination and call the machine something like Fishtales, Getaway etc. Great earning and selling machines that had no licenced names, just good playing machines that Stern would...
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Yesterday, 10:01 PM

Reply to There can only be ONE. (2020 Edition)

by VON

Agreed.

Of others you've had at your place the next I played the most would be The Shadow.

Apart from those two, others I've experienced rarely elsewhere, loved, but would like to get to play more are The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings....
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Reply to Bill and his BIG ASS VAN

by illawarra_steelers

bill left albury around 3pm thursday
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Reply to There can only be ONE. (2020 Edition)

by onetaste

Gottlieb’s Sinbad. Of all my games that’s the one played most heavily by me and many others that walk in my house.

Then TWD....
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Yesterday, 11:47 PM
Reply to Stern's next game is

by Dicky

Nope not ABBA but it will make stern a lot of Money & me very happy

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk...
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Yesterday, 10:54 PM
Reply to 2020 Southern Hemisphere Pinball Champs (October 23,24,25th)

by RMacauley

My thinking is that even if we were allowed out of the country (unlikely this year) Jacinda wouldn't let us in anyway.
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Yesterday, 10:34 PM
Reply to Dracula....Gothic Edition

by Autosteve

Sweet looking machine and a massive improvement I think. The insert colours flow unlike the original. It seriously looked like Williams threw in what they had a lot of in the parts bin. I love the greyscope pins like Centaur. A smattering of chrome, black, grey and more grey suits a pin so nicely I...
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Yesterday, 10:18 PM
Reply to Stern's next game is

by Autosteve

I really can't understand why they don't just piss off the licensed titles and just turn out a great pinball. Use a bit of imagination and call the machine something like Fishtales, Getaway etc. Great earning and selling machines that had no licenced names, just good playing machines that Stern would...
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Yesterday, 10:01 PM
Reply to Stern's next game is

by JohnBryce0712

Stern are the champions of putting out leaks to throw us off.
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Yesterday, 09:59 PM
Reply to Stern's next game is

by JohnBryce0712

Stern are the champions of putting out leaks to throw us off.
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Reply to Stern's next game is

by oldhank

Gives you some sweedish fish lollies if you get a good score...
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Reply to Bill and his BIG ASS VAN

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If anyone see's him in the next day or two, please remind him to collect the set of car rims that I asked and arranged for him to collect.! I hate to message the busy man.

Please..!
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Reply to Pinball EM "Kewpie Doll" Price check

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Hopefully Tony can get it to put to good use....
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Reply to Bill and his BIG ASS VAN

by Hashman

Spoke to Bill today. Should be in Melbourne tomorrow, then on to SA then back to Melbourne. He has permits so hopefully he can continue without too much hassle....
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Reply to Bill and his BIG ASS VAN

by Berty

What's the status of getting machine out of Victoria at the moment?
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by RGR

Reckon this is another event that I will not be able to make. NSW might open up in Sept, but the rest of the country sure as hell wont, NZ included....
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Reply to Stern's next game is

by Railways

I've mentioned Abba before as I think there is a lot you could do with the songs but gameplay not sure. I'm thinking a bit like AC/DC as in gather the songs, create an album and go on the road more or less....
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Reply to Stern's next game is

by Macca101010

If only it was this from Franchi...

Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 06:44 PM
Reply to Stern's next game is

by felixthadog

Money, money, money ......
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 06:39 PM
Reply to Stern's next game is

by Railways

ABBA...
- Channel: New Pinball Discussion
Yesterday, 06:32 PM
Reply to Wpc-95 errors on start up.

by Gemini2544

Send the board to Ken, I sent one in recently that was doing some really weird shit. Turned out a couple of tracks were cracked. You couldn't see them until the green lacquer was removed.
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 06:04 PM
Reply to 2020 Southern Hemisphere Pinball Champs (October 23,24,25th)

by Lambo

Count me in if everything is up and running. Don't care if there is points or not.
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 04:35 PM
Reply to Perth pinball

by oldhank

What has little balls and hangs down........
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 03:42 PM
Reply to Pinball EM "Kewpie Doll" Price check

by Ponty

PM sent...
- Channel: Pinball
Yesterday, 02:03 PM
Reply to Brisbane Pinball Club

by JoeSoap

Thanks Jimmy it was a lot of fun already got my ticket for next week
- Channel: Pinball Competitions, Tournaments and Leagues.
Yesterday, 01:48 PM
Reply to Wpc-95 errors on start up.

by Boof Head

I’ll swap them over tonight. Damn if I just got my highest score on it too.
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 01:47 PM

Reply to Arcade Flat Pack (2P Upright)

by aussiehobo99

I emailed the person they said was still doing them, but its been a few weeks and nothing back. So a bit disappointed. Still wish theyd either take their site down or even throw a notice up there....
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 01:31 AM
Reply to Viper cab artwork/plaque repro ~ artwork source

by xb74

Stumbled across some pictures that might assist in refreshing people's memories?

Imgur: The magic of the Internet
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:20 AM
Reply to Viper cab artwork/plaque repro ~ artwork source

by Autosteve

We bought a couple of Viper car cabinets brand new. They were empty with no wiring, just cabinets that we even changed the coin doors and cash boxes on and they had no reference to Viper other than on the ID plate through memory. We turned them into Crusin' USA linked cabinets. Don't quote me but I...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 07:54 PM
Reply to General question regarding the import of Japanese upright cabinets during the 80's

by Autosteve

Link

Taito had this style Moon Cresta. Strangly didn't bother taking out the Nichibutsu name from the high score screen. On many games Taito did replace it with Taito but not Moon Cresta. Probably just paid for the game boards rather than make there own but brought it out in one...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 07:39 PM
Reply to Arcade Flat Pack (2P Upright)

by -Slayer-

Thats a shame if arcadeworx is no longer, they did great work
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 06:15 PM
Reply to General question regarding the import of Japanese upright cabinets during the 80's

by andysa

Fascinating insights Thank you for the contributions.

I never realised Taito also manufactured a dedicated Moon Cresta.

My question was partially prompted out of curiosity for that game, as I own a Nichibutsu Moon Cresta cocktail. I have always wondered whether the upright...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 05:37 PM
Reply to TMNT LAI Artwork Resource

by Arcade King

Mickey Juice Can these be restored?...
- Channel: Aussie Arcade Artwork Resource
Yesterday, 04:47 PM
Reply to TMNT LAI Artwork Resource

by cants

Have these links vanished for anyone else? I can't see the pics...
- Channel: Aussie Arcade Artwork Resource
Yesterday, 03:41 PM
Mortal Kombat 2 PCB wanted??

by Ponty

Hi Guys
I was lucky enough to pick up a MK2 (LAI) cabinet recently but had a baseball game running on it (Stadium Hero 96) Actually a fun game
But would prefer (as it should be) to get it back to original
A quick search on Ebay scared me but Im guessing with this game being so popular...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 03:23 PM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by SegaManAU

Homemade version from late last year, actually looks better haha...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 12:04 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by Womble

That's fantastic, I've had a board in my "too good to scrap" pile for years that only needs one of these to restore it to full health!!
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Yesterday, 11:05 AM
Reply to Berty's Collection and Projects

by Berty

Some small updates

Afterburner Commander Project
The machine is now at a point where it is 99% done. I still need to reproduce some stickers for it and attach the new strobe lights (Flash boys) that I got from Aliexpress. I'm completely out of space at home now and while I am in the...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:57 AM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by tsparnon

Very cool!
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 10:57 AM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by SegaManAU

403 Forbidden...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 08:18 AM
Reply to Sega Astro City Mini

by dzhay1981

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

by Arcade King

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

by Arcade King

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

by pinballsc

If anyone sees buying details on this can you please post?...
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 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.

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

by namastepat

That is so cool. Best mini yet IMO.
- Channel: Arcade
Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 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
7 July 2020, 11:24 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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Servo wanted

by Pinlock5

Hi All.
Bit of a long shot but does anyone have a H-King HK15288A servo they could sell.
The usual suppliers are out of stock.

Sent from my iPhone using Aussie Arcade...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Today, 06:31 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
Yesterday, 08:47 AM
Happy Birthday @pocketscience

by Fairground

pocketscience
Celebrating today from the east coast. Happy Birthday Gavin, hope you have a great day ....
- Channel: General Chat
Today, 05:24 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
7 July 2020, 04:54 PM
Daytona USA Parts

by Timolol

Hi!

I am after Daytona USA parts if you so happen to have some as spare please:

- seats back covers (Japanese orange version)
- drive panel with decals

Thanks for looking!

Regards,
Tim...
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
Today, 04:15 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
7 July 2020, 09:27 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
Yesterday, 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
Yesterday, 09:12 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
7 July 2020, 05:36 PM
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
Yesterday, 06:00 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
Yesterday, 01:28 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
7 July 2020, 01:41 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
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
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
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
7 July 2020, 03:30 PM
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
Yesterday, 11:52 PM
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
Yesterday, 08:18 AM
Williams 12739 displays

by KJS

Suit Bride of Pinbot or Funhouse

1. Brand new Xpin orange with adjustable brightness, grey gels and foam blocks. SOLD

2. Used, working when removed but sold as is Original Williams Display $ 250

Post/ Risk at buyers expense.

2 Photos
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 02:56 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
7 July 2020, 07:02 PM
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
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...

12 Photos
- Channel: For Sale - General
5 July 2020, 11:31 AM
Night Rider EM Backglass

by Ritewing

All,

I am looking for a Bally Night Rider EM backglass. Does anyone have one, or have a lead on one?

I am hopeful we can locate one..

Bob 8.0.1...
- Channel: Wanted - Pinball
Yesterday, 11:51 AM
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
7 July 2020, 01:09 AM
General question regarding the import of Japanese upright cabinets during the 80's

by andysa

Over the years I have noticed many genuine, Japanese manufactured cocktails appear for sale in various sites such as Gumtree, EBAY etc, however not so often for the genuine upright equivalents. More often appears the case, that any uprights have some kind of generic cabinet, or slight variation on the...
- Channel: Arcade
5 July 2020, 03:22 PM

Comment on VPGL 15 - Game 3 ~ Comet

by Crakkers
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 15
Yesterday, 08:00 PM
Reply to VPGL 15 - Game 3 ~ Comet

by Crakkers

1,637,000.........those who enjoy this table need to have a good hard look at themselves! I got this score a couple of days ago but didn't post it because it wasn't much better than my first score & thought I could improve on it. After about another 500 games that's clearly not going to happen....

1 Photo
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 15
Yesterday, 08:00 PM
Reply to Willaims World Cup backglass

by madal
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 03:15 PM
Reply to Willaims World Cup backglass

by madal
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 03:15 PM
Williams World Cup backglass

by madal

Willaims World Cup BackGlass.
$350 or trade for a Phoenix BackGlass .
pickup be best been glass and all.

2 Photos
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 03:15 PM
Reply to Cyclone Decals

by KJS
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 03:13 PM
Cyclone Decals

by KJS

As pictured $25 for the 6 inc post if needed....

1 Photo
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 03:13 PM
Comment on Williams 12739 displays

by KJS
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 02:58 PM
Comment on Williams 12739 displays

by KJS
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 02:58 PM
Comment on Williams 12739 displays

by KJS
- Channel: For Sale - Pinball
Yesterday, 02:58 PM