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BIG_DADDY · 07-30-2018, 10:39 AM

Went to a pinball convention this weekend. I had no idea my son would love it as much as I have. I am considering purchasing an Attack from Mars remake. Damn these things are expensive. My problem is I have no idea how much it costs to maintain these things. My understanding is the new electronics are supposed to make the new ones bulletproof but the reality of it is I actually have no idea. Anyone ever buy one of these things? Any pointer would be appreciated.

Some of my favorites:
Attack from Mars
8 ball deluxe
Adams Family

Hell I can't even remember a bunch of them. What are your favorites?

**Bob Dole** · 07-31-2018, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Went to a pinball convention this weekend. I had no idea my son would love it as much as I have. I am considering purchasing an Attack from Mars remake. Damn these things are expensive. My problem is I have no idea how much it costs to maintain these things. My understanding is the new electronics are supposed to make the new ones bulletproof but the reality of it is I actually have no idea. Anyone ever buy one of these things? Any pointer would be appreciated.

Some of my favorites:
Attack from Mars
8 ball deluxe
Adams Family

Hell I can't even remember a bunch of them. What are your favorites?

I was a big 8 Ball Deluxe guy. Odds and Evens before that.

T-post Tom · 07-31-2018, 05:26 PM

Vinyl coming back and now pinball? How much longer before Cheech & Chong make a new movie? Woot!

God of Thunder · 07-31-2018, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish

You're the one that also built the R2D2 replica right? Can we be friends please?? Trade toys?

Ha, yes, I also have the R2D2. I live in Lee's Summit now, so if you're nearby, come on over!

God of Thunder · 07-31-2018, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Man thats a way cool setup.

Question, Wheres the pinball machines? You can get more cool stuff in your room without pinball machines?

They're so dang expensive! We'd like a Ghostbusters, but I can't drop 5k on one of them!

Fishpicker · 07-31-2018, 05:36 PM

hey, God of Thunder, whats your hi score on robotron?

God of Thunder · 07-31-2018, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishpicker

hey, God of Thunder, whats your hi score on robotron?

Jesus - I suck at Robotron. I think I scored 90k once......and only once.

SuperBowl4 · 07-31-2018, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Man, so did I! Easily one of my favorite pinball machines of my youth!

Thanks for the memories!

**Nzoner** · 08-01-2018, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by T-post Tom

How much longer before Cheech & Chong make a new movie? Woot!

I can see Cheech in his motorized wheelchair,"hey first gear,2nd gear......"

BIG_DADDY · 08-01-2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishpicker

https://www.pacificpinball.org/pinball-1
1510 Webster St.
Alameda, CA 94501

the DB at aurcade.com is no joke.

Thanks for the info. I may go check it out this weekend.

Fishpicker · 08-01-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by God of Thunder

Jesus - I suck at Robotron. I think I scored 90k once......and only once.

its a tough one, for sure. how about defender? which game do you consider yourself best at?

I played this for a couple hours, its nice. there is one at Powerplay in Shawnee

scho63 · 08-01-2018, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Man, so did I! Easily one of my favorite pinball machines of my youth!

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Originally Posted by SuperBowl4

Thanks for the memories!

Thanks as I forgot how often I played that in my youth. I think that was one of the first machines that went from 5 balls to 3 balls for .25

Valiant · 08-01-2018, 05:50 PM

Probably scrounge Craigslist or marketplace. Test it out then buy for cheap.

BlackOp · 08-02-2018, 02:46 AM

Anyone remember this one?

eDave · 08-02-2018, 03:19 AM

No. But I remember when Tommy came out I wanted to see it sooooo bad. Mom said no. I cried.

Never saw it until a couple of months ago in a hotel. What a shit movie.

crayzkirk · 08-02-2018, 04:23 AM

I used to repair arcade boards and pinball boards. I have a Tempest, Defender and Joust along with boxes of boards from Atari and Williams. I had a Disco Fever and Firepower pinball machines. Pinball machines require a fair amount of work to keep running well. Remember there is a rather heavy steel ball flying around a painted wooden playfield. The rubber on the bumpers, the spring switches, actuators, solenoids, flippers, targets, etc. are all maintenance items. I would keep track of the games played and every 50 games, I would pull the glass off of the playfield, clean and wax the board, replace the pinball(s) if necessary and adjust the switches and check condition of the rubber bumpers.

I traded the two pinball machines along with some cash for a Jeep about eight years ago. I needed a vehicle and a friend was more than willing to make me pay. He really wanted the pinball machines. I mentioned that these were fairly high maintenance items and that while I would help him learn, I wouldn't be spending my time fixing them. It wasn't long before he was calling me saying that they had quit working. It's amazing how fast these will deteriorate without proper care.

These were the electronic types of machines and I've seen a few posters with electro-mechanical types. These are really high maintenance and the score reels can be problematic. Of course, replacement parts are hard to find and while there are a few companies that specialize in replacement parts, they can be expensive.

I don't repair these things much anymore; it used to be fun and now it just seems like work.

07-30-2018, 10:39 AM
BIG_DADDY THE RED MENACE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas Casino cash: $2568410	Any Pinball wizards here? Went to a pinball convention this weekend. I had no idea my son would love it as much as I have. I am considering purchasing an Attack from Mars remake. Damn these things are expensive. My problem is I have no idea how much it costs to maintain these things. My understanding is the new electronics are supposed to make the new ones bulletproof but the reality of it is I actually have no idea. Anyone ever buy one of these things? Any pointer would be appreciated. Some of my favorites: Attack from Mars 8 ball deluxe Adams Family Hell I can't even remember a bunch of them. What are your favorites?
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07-31-2018, 05:26 PM	#77
T-post Tom Busy in a Kohl's restroom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $1887293	Vinyl coming back and now pinball? How much longer before Cheech & Chong make a new movie? Woot! __________________ You seem nice!
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07-31-2018, 05:36 PM	#80
Fishpicker On one quarter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: I play all day Casino cash: $627111	hey, God of Thunder, whats your hi score on robotron? __________________ A person who has been [ideologically] demoralized cannot assess true information. the [demoralization] process is complete and irreversible. -Yuri Bezmenov on Soviet Subversion
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Valiant Valiant 'The Thread Killer' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $4562380	Probably scrounge Craigslist or marketplace. Test it out then buy for cheap.
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BlackOp MVP Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $2755267	Anyone remember this one?
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eDave Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Casino cash: $9998560	No. But I remember when Tommy came out I wanted to see it sooooo bad. Mom said no. I cried. Never saw it until a couple of months ago in a hotel. What a shit movie.
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08-02-2018, 04:23 AM	#90
crayzkirk MVP Join Date: Nov 2016 Casino cash: $1020000	I used to repair arcade boards and pinball boards. I have a Tempest, Defender and Joust along with boxes of boards from Atari and Williams. I had a Disco Fever and Firepower pinball machines. Pinball machines require a fair amount of work to keep running well. Remember there is a rather heavy steel ball flying around a painted wooden playfield. The rubber on the bumpers, the spring switches, actuators, solenoids, flippers, targets, etc. are all maintenance items. I would keep track of the games played and every 50 games, I would pull the glass off of the playfield, clean and wax the board, replace the pinball(s) if necessary and adjust the switches and check condition of the rubber bumpers. I traded the two pinball machines along with some cash for a Jeep about eight years ago. I needed a vehicle and a friend was more than willing to make me pay. He really wanted the pinball machines. I mentioned that these were fairly high maintenance items and that while I would help him learn, I wouldn't be spending my time fixing them. It wasn't long before he was calling me saying that they had quit working. It's amazing how fast these will deteriorate without proper care. These were the electronic types of machines and I've seen a few posters with electro-mechanical types. These are really high maintenance and the score reels can be problematic. Of course, replacement parts are hard to find and while there are a few companies that specialize in replacement parts, they can be expensive. I don't repair these things much anymore; it used to be fun and now it just seems like work.
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