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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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by Autosteve

If they are similar to cars, in NSW, you can sell two in a 12 month period with no issues. You sell more you are a trader and to do that you require a licence.
P.s...If they are giving you little or no pleasure any longer, move them on. They don't like sitting around doing nothing very well I...
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by Pie Chucker

Sell for cash (should always do this in any case) and then make small deposits over a couple of weeks.
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by Arcade King

Berty found the setting mate just untick Desktop site....
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by Dicky

So whats next ?
A music Pin ?
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by tsparnon

I hate when my wife says "Are you listening to me?!"
...
such a weird way to start a conversation.
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by spudly

Wow !! Cheers for the heads up ... I had no idea there was one on the way. Stoked !!...
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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...
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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.
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MVS RGB amp THS7374

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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...
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by Manny65

T-Rex's love GOAT(s) ... so JP LE for me (that said I'd miss all the others)...
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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....
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Thanks very much for the replys!
Guess I won't bin them...
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by Manny65

Or just sell the game .... as a project
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by Dedrok

I’ve been doing this, having a sell off, over the last couple of years.
Not keeping any.
Record what machine payments are for. If someone pays it of over couple of payments, then record as Deposit on first payment and Balance on 2nd payment.
As long as it’s recorded.
...
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by starcommand79

2,626,530

A little better. I think I hate this table.. Been at it for hours. Corkscrew is ridiculous....

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by WOKA

How many original machines where there on the day.?

He told me it played really nicely.

Anyway, I couldn't give two shits.! It adds little to the machine. It is was it is and that's a nice original DK.
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I like that!!!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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by John73

Did he actually play it though? word on the street is that he checked every machine for the "perfect voltage" before deciding to play on it, and pretty sure it wasn't your machine he monopolised....
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Candy cab

by Briza70

Looking to purchase a candy cab in Brisbane, no particular style but in good working condition.
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I hope it goes to a good home 👍 great machine
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I'm not cracking out the UV light just in case Billy got excited whilst playing it. Un uh, no way..
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I've got some yellow paint and I can make pie stencil..?...
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by illawarra_steelers

Ponty if it's cheap and for sale could use the parts
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Cheers thanks for the advice. Will track down an MS-8
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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.
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by Dicky

So whats next ?
A music Pin ?
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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...
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Today, 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)...
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Today, 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....
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Today, 09:02 PM
Reply to Wpc-95 errors on start up.

by Manny65

Or just sell the game .... as a project
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Reply to Pinball EM "Kewpie Doll" Price check

by illawarra_steelers

Ponty if it's cheap and for sale could use the parts
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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
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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...
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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)....
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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
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Reply to There can onle be ONE. (2020 Edition)

by robm

Iron maiden for me at the moment.
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Reply to Thomas the tank engine. TTTE.

by BIG Trev

And the playfield protector and engine shed is done. It must have been a nightmare trying to align this to the laser cut plastic.
Carson you're a legend thank you so much for your efforts.
...
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Reply to New 43" 4k Chiq TV for Virtual Pinball Playfield

by JustAnotherRat

Thanks for sharing.... I'm still not 100% sure that I'll bite the bullet on this one, but I am getting more tempted....
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Reply to Can't find the pin in the list?

by Crafty

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Reply to Can't find the pin in the list?

by Crafty

Hi Mate,
Gottlieb Pleasure Isle
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Reply to High Scores - Centigrade 37

by Crafty

Barely over 100,000.
On kimbleseven machine...
5 ball

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Reply to New 43" 4k Chiq TV for Virtual Pinball Playfield

by Yogo

Finally a bit more time to fiddle with my virtual cab. Sooooo....the problem actually wasn't the cable and it wasn't which port I used. The fix from Chiq was the thing that worked. I've just tried another HDMI port and kept the setting as Auto. Suddenly no 60hz on high resolutions. Forced the port...
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Today, 05:49 PM
Reply to Gotlieb Funland

by Rob1966

You were spot on Jesse I didn’t think about that back in 5 ball setting and it doesn’t spot the other lanes anymore, they must change the rules for 3 ball to make the game a bit more achievable so that’s one more issue out of the way.
However the 4, 5 ball not displaying issues are back...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Today, 05:31 PM
Reply to There can only be ONE. (2020 Edition)

by KJS

Can't imagine it...rather be dead.

But would be Firepower just on sentiment.
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 04:26 PM
Reply to There can onle be ONE. (2020 Edition)

by swinks

would like a P3 Heist by Multimorphic

selling a creech soon and with be down to GB...
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 04:22 PM
Reply to Wpc-95 errors on start up.

by Boof Head

Argh!!!!!!
It’s bloody back.
- Channel: Pinball Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 03:44 PM
Reply to There can onle be ONE. (2020 Edition)

by nich2pat

Jurassic Park Premium.
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 03:29 PM
Reply to There can onle be ONE. (2020 Edition)

by Glenn70

Also taking into account the opinions of my two kids (as they have played plenty of titles too), it would have to be MM. TWD close 2nd....
- Channel: Pinball
Today, 02:59 PM
Reply to Gotlieb Funland

by kimbleseven

Good stuff Rob. been waiting for an update on this one! 3 ball has different rules I think. In 5 ball it will solve the problem of 9 and 10 spotting etc. Ask someone else with the same machine to test it on 3 ball. I think the reason some numbers aren't appearing lit up is probably got to do with the...
- Channel: EM (Electromechanical) Pinball Restorations
Today, 02:15 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
Today, 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
Today, 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
Today, 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
Today, 07:55 PM
Reply to Another Chassis question

by Leigh101

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- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 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
Today, 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
Today, 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
Today, 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
Today, 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
Today, 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
Today, 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
Today, 04:21 PM
Reply to Konami 054544 Reproduction Board

by Arcade King

That looks amazing.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 04:20 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
Today, 03:30 PM
Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by Arcade King

According to the supported device list it does the basics 2716, 2732 etc Link
You'll need an adapter to do things like 2532 though.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:37 PM
Reply to Kortek KTN. Problems with polarity of C503.

by Limorange

It could be the picture but it looks like C803 is buldging next to the heat sink?
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 12:28 PM
Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by abispacman

or this one Universal EPROM pic flash mpu Programmer+27C256 / 27C512 for car U10 | eBay
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:26 PM
Reply to Pacman Pcb Repair help needed

by abispacman

do you guys think this programer would work on most arcade eproms?
XP8710 USB Programmer Nand Flash 24 93 25 MCU Bios EPROM AVR IC Chip | eBay
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 12:18 PM
Reply to Jamma board questions

by dzhay1981

Price seems steep to me. Also not the time to be buying up quantities of cps1 boards given the darksoft multi is on the horizon. You'll need a different kick harness for cps2 (or an adapter which will be easier) but otherwise it will work.
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 10:20 AM
Reply to seibu SPI - raiden fighters working one day, graphics issues the next

by Berty

It could be a number of different things. Here is what I generally do in this type of scenario. Note that if you have access to schematics the steps below are a little different. I assume that there are no schematics for these boards.

1. Clean the IC legs. Remove socketed EPROM and Mask...
- Channel: Arcade Technical and Repair Questions
Today, 08:32 AM
Reply to Arpicade image including roms download?

by canussie

Hey gents,

If anyone has a good working source or vertical/horizontal games that work with arpicade and configs, please PM me, very interested in obtaining this

Ben
- Channel: Arcade
Today, 08:16 AM
Reply to Linux on a XXXX-in-1 device

by canussie

Well for those who followed this..... I have had success.... I bought myself a Raspberry PI with a JAMMA board, pulled out the crappy PC that came with my XXXX-in-1 device, plugged the pi/jamma in and away I went. I put Arpicade on it, and with a bit of tweaking I have haven't looked back. It is has...
- Channel: Multi Board Discussion and Help
Today, 07:18 AM
Reply to Kortek KTN. Problems with polarity of C503.

by Mange B

Okej, Thanks for reply.
I'm assummed thats was right schematic (Kortek KTN) but i'm not so sure anymore.

If i study the schematic p.c. board layout and the circuit diagram from the same manual (Kortek SEJOO KTN20 Color Raster Display Monitor) and try to trace back from the C503 to...

3 Photos
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 04:51 AM
Reply to Kortek KTN. Problems with polarity of C503.

by Limorange

Going on the schematic is right because if you trace it back to the supply to the flyback transformer the supply diode D502 is backwards feeding C503 which means the voltage is negative, so the +Ve of C503 should be connected to ground.
- Channel: Monitor and Chassis Repair Help
Today, 01:34 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
Today, 01:09 AM

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Sneaky Wednesday August - By Sunshine Coast Pinball

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

Come after work, enjoy the Sneaky Baron hospitality and make new friends. Warm up from 5:30pm comp from 6:00pm. We have a terrific friendly player group and new...
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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...
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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...
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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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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
Today, 04:54 PM
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
Today, 05:36 PM
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
Today, 09:27 AM
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
Today, 07:02 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
Today, 09:09 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
Today, 03:30 PM
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
Today, 06:37 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
Today, 01:41 PM
Candy cab

by Briza70

Looking to purchase a candy cab in Brisbane, no particular style but in good working condition.
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
Today, 08:25 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
Yesterday, 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
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
Yesterday, 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
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
Today, 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
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
Yesterday, 06:21 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
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
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
VPGL 15 - Game 3 ~ Comet

by JustAnotherRat

GAME 3.... and riding the roller coaster...

VPGL 15 - Game 3 ~ Comet
Nominated by legin

Comet was released by Williams in 1985 and is a 1-4 player solid state pinball machine.

Design by: Barry Oursler
Art by: Python Anghelo
Software...
- Channel: VPGL Tournament 15
3 July 2020, 08:25 AM
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
After some Transistors K1535, K422, K940 (2SK1535, 2SK422, 2SK940)

by Berty

Hi All - Im doing some motor controller board repairs and I need to chase down the following;

2 x 2SK1535
8 x 2SK422
8 x 2SK940

I've spotted some from OS, but hoping the get a better deal locally. (International postage rates suck)

Cheers!
- Channel: Wanted - Arcade
Today, 01:45 PM
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
Thinking Seriously Of Taking $10,000 Out Of My Super. Thoughts?

by Autosteve

Looking seriously at this. Could really do with the cash right now. What are your thoughts?. Has anyone done this and are prepared to share why they did and whether they used it wisely or not.
- Channel: General Chat
30 June 2020, 10:56 PM
Driving Cabinet

by Crafty

Ok have a Neighbor who wants to move on a Driving Cabinet. He only wants $600
If your interested, I can pass on details....
- Channel: For Sale - Arcade
4 July 2020, 04:01 PM