The Aussie Pinball Arcade
Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => General Pinball Discussion => Topic started by: GORGAR 1 on December 03, 2012, 02:09:07 PM
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Just got the call from Bruce at AMD to say he has our Trons yee haa, shaker and testing will be done the afternoon so not long now and unboxing photos will be here :-)
Peter
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exciting times, congrats ^^^
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Congrats Peter, all the best with it.
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Tron and BIB AC/DC next to each other . Lucky you .
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Congrats on the new Tron mate!
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Just paid half today and paying other half tomorrow. Will then await phone call from AMD to organise courier. Supposed to hold out for my birthday on 21st, but I can't imagine it sitting in the box til then!? Hehe
Cheers!
Adam.
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You lucky lucky ducks.
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What a nice Christmas present to yourselves guys! If you feel like re-gifting, just let me know and I'll PM you my address. *)*
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You lucky lucky ducks.
I just feel lucky in the wonderful friends I have.....and of course these fantastic new in box Stern pinball machines.
Also, forgot to mention in previous message that I purchased my machine from Joe at Kids Just Wanna Have Fun Amusements and he's been great in all aspects of the sale. If it wasn't for Joe, I probably would have missed out on a Tron and whined about wanting one for another 2 years. hehe.
Cheers!
Adam.
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I want mine by Friday please.
Peter -_-
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Exciting times Pete, early chrissy present
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Con grates ^^^
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Mines on its way from Sydney to Melbourne hopefully all going well I will get it Thursday arvo :-)
Peter
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Just checked with TNT's site and mine is in Wagga!
"Out on Second Delivery Run"
Cheers!
Adam.
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Close.... very close!
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Just checked with TNT's site and mine is in Wagga!
"Out on Second Delivery Run"
Cheers!
Adam.
Awesome stuff Adam , Sydney to Melbourne truck arrived at laverton this morning now to unload and get it taken to where I work then pick it up when I get to work later exciting day.
Peter
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Tron made it :-)
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Quick!! We need unboxing photos!! ^.^
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Great news Pete!!
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Quick!! We need unboxing photos!! ^.^
Unfortunately I'll be unboxing in morning due to work bugger, but there will be photos and lots I
Of them lol
Peter
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I just took half a day off for this. Tron is now sitting in my garage. Unboxing photos to come!
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Quick!! We need unboxing photos!! ^.^
Unfortunately I'll be unboxing in morning due to work bugger, but there will be photos and lots I
Of them lol
Peter
Peter, good one!!!!! Christmas seems to come around faster as we get older. Not sure which is more exciting, unpacking or playing. Tron is a great keeper for any collection and will age well. Good choice.
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In car now
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Thanks for the pics Pete, looks just enough room to close the tailgate.
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Thanks for the pics Pete, looks just enough room to close the tailgate.
Peter, gentle with the brakes!
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Quick post....took around an hour to unbox Tron today. Started about 1:30. Have been out for dinner tonight, had games of Tron in between and now off to bed. Have an early start in the morning.
A big thanks to Joe from Kids Just Wanna Have Fun Amusements for this one. I didn't think I'd be able to secure the funds for a Tron Pro re-run in time, but called Joe at the last minute and was able to buy his last one. I think he went above and beyond the call of duty being on the other side of the country to me. Always happy to take my call and respond to any questions I had. Would also like to thank AMD for checking the machine over and organising delivery. This will be my second new in box machine this year (and all time) and wouldn't hesitate in buying another if I have the funds.
Here are some photos from today.
Cheers!
Adam.
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Looks very bloody nice Adam. Congrats mate.
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Looks very bloody nice Adam. Congrats mate.
Yeah, Hulk is pretty sweet over there in the corner....oh, you meant Tron? Haha
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Awesome stuff Adam mines about 1hr off being opened hope it works lol
Peter
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Awesome stuff Adam mines about 1hr off being opened hope it works lol
Peter
I filmed everything like the last one and when it come time to launch the ball, nothing happened. Turned it off and on. Still nothing. Took the backglass off and checked fuses. Some of the lights weren't on. Re-seated all connectors. Turned everything back on. Still one fuse light not on, the coils. No 20V light on either. Changed the fuse and still no luck.
I ended up ringing Joe and he pointed to the coin door. It was closed. I then opened it and pressed the white coin door switch in and out a few times. It started registering on the DMD. SUCCESS!
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Awesome pictures. Nothing like a NIB experience.
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Trons set up
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Not happy with these marks in the side art although hard to notice but camera with flash really shows it up
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Nice!! Thanks for sharing the NIB experience!! #*# #*# #*#
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Looks unreal, Pete! Love the artwork on Tron. I like it better than AC/DC cabinet I think. Still think I'm lucky to have both machines. Have to pinch myself!
As for the marks, nobody else would probably pick it up, but you notice it. My dad asked why they never put metal protectors on bottom of pinball cabinets for when they slide them in and out of utes to put on site.
Cheers!
Adam.
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Colours look great together hey?
Peter
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WELL DONE ........Adam n Pete !
Congratulations to the both of you.
Machines look awesome. ^^^
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Thanks for sharing the NIB experience with us ALL Pete & Adam $#$
Pete how good are the colours of AC/DC BIBLE vs TRON - Awesome
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Thanks for sharing the NIB experience with us ALL Pete & Adam $#$
Pete how good are the colours of AC/DC BIBLE vs TRON - Awesome
Yes mate they look great together I'm very happy.
Peter
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Very nice, NIB games
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Thanks for sharing the NIB experience with us ALL Pete & Adam $#$
Pete how good are the colours of AC/DC BIBLE vs TRON - Awesome
Yes mate they look great together I'm very happy.
Peter
Even the VB fridge stands out screaming for a green partner.
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Looks awesome - nice set up.
Even the VB fridge stands out screaming for a green partner.
Screaming for a bit of HULK!
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Thanks for sharing the NIB experience with us ALL Pete & Adam $#$
Pete how good are the colours of AC/DC BIBLE vs TRON - Awesome
Yes mate they look great together I'm very happy.
Peter
Even the VB fridge stands out screaming for a green partner.
Yes hulk would be nice very nice :-)
Peter
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Great stuff Adam and Peter! Torn certainly looks the goods! ^^^
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Very, very nice !
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Great stuff Adam and Peter! Torn certainly looks the goods! ^^^
Ah yes Torn does look the goods #(& #(& ( bloody auto correct) and luckily for you guys so does Tron! ^^^
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Congrats to you guys on another NIB experience.
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Congrats guys on the tron's, must be kids in a candy store, enjoy as Tron's a great game.
Thanks for sharing the photos, Peter your games room looks sweet.
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Hi everyone, thanks for all the enthusiasm. I love seeing pictures of everyone's games rooms, so it's always good to be able to share a new in box machine experience or any new machine in general.
I'm now looking forward to seeing photos from the guys that are getting Avengers.
Cheers!
Adam.
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Pete/Adam,
? Are the blue n red lights on the playfield backboard different/an upgrade compared to the orig TRON ? cause i noticed them in the picture of the TRON machine in the corner all lit up ? !@# looks great !
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Pete/Adam,
? Are the blue n red lights on the playfield backboard different/an upgrade compared to the orig TRON ? cause i noticed them in the picture of the TRON machine in the corner all lit up ? !@# looks great !
That's mine Brett I've put LEDs in there blues and red the 2led ones they look great there also in my pop bumpers.
Peter
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Nice! Didn't notice Peter's LEDs before....I also didn't realise before I bought the machine, but Daft Punk are on a plastic in the game. Bit of a Daft Punk fan, so that was cool to me.
Also, people complained AC/DC Pro was fast and a drain monster....might be just me being crap, but the ball seems to fly around Tron and currently my game times are VERY short. Might be dropping into Ulladulla Funland in the Christmas hols, so will put some credits up on Tron there and see how it compares.
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Nice! Didn't notice Peter's LEDs before....I also didn't realise before I bought the machine, but Daft Punk are on a plastic in the game. Bit of a Daft Punk fan, so that was cool to me.
Also, people complained AC/DC Pro was fast and a drain monster....might be just me being crap, but the ball seems to fly around Tron and currently my game times are VERY short. Might be dropping into Ulladulla Funland in the Christmas hols, so will put some credits up on Tron there and see how it compares.
Have played both TRON LE and ACDC... looks alone, TRON is a stunning game to which i managed to have a few good games out of.. didnt mind it at all
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[SIZE=9]TRON BABY!!!!![/SIZE]
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very cool...I thought we had only Gorgar and Delarge with BNIB Tron 2's....(love the new translite)...
but the list is growing...Congrats to Cursed(insert real name here if I knew it) Well done mate... ^^^
Excellent photo ! catches the spirit of opening up a brand newy perfectly....CONGRATS !
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Fitting cliffys today :-)
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And ramp protectors going on lol
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Peter
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Yep, says it all, Cursed. "TRON BABY!" haha.
Might have to get some Cliffys and some ramp protectors". That ball drop will get a lot of action and the way the ball flies around, those ramps will need protecting.
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very cool...I thought we had only Gorgar and Delarge with BNIB Tron 2's....(love the new translite)...
but the list is growing...Congrats to Cursed(insert real name here if I knew it) Well done mate... ^^^
Excellent photo ! catches the spirit of opening up a brand newy perfectly....CONGRATS !
Thanks Cavey, It is Michael by the way. ^^^
Yep, says it all, Cursed. "TRON BABY!" haha.
Might have to get some Cliffys and some ramp protectors". That ball drop will get a lot of action and the way the ball flies around, those ramps will need protecting.
Yep its a fast game alright. Mine has 3 out of 4 ramp protectors on it already? Pete just said his came with 1, What is on yours Adam? I have bought a set from Cliffy and it looks like ill only be using the 1.
Cursed Looks like one happy man, ^^^
HAHA i am, Tron is my favorite machine so to get one NIB (my first) was awesome.
I may as well share with the group. Apologies to all that have seen these.
Sorry for having my ugly mug in most of these......the missus took all the photos and hardly any are without me in it! Also sorry for the bad lighting, was dark by the time we got to it. Sorry for the crappy photos, used an iPhone and finally sorry for the ridiculous smile on my face in most of these, I could not stop smiling. Still can't even now. :lol
Opening it up.......
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Legs on..........
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Backbox up.........
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You may have noticed that the side rails are chrome as is the lockdown bar. Not the LE side rails though as i dont like the big discs around the flipper buttons. I also got the LE apron fitted, i think it looks great!
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Also got a set of playfield support brackets, don't like the pegs......
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Putting the balls in.......Bling balls from Greg. Not the Stern ones!
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Going into position.......
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First press of the start button........(sorry for the face!)
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Great looking game!
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Cursed, I don't think your dog is impressed
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Michael which ramp protector is missing? Left hand ramp on left hand side? That's the one that requires us drilling a hole.
Peter
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Michael(Cursed) the photos are excellent...
Question - did u get $$ the chrome siderails n lockdown bar, the LE apron, the ramp protectors. under playfield metal slide rails all done and fitted by your Australian AMD agent or did they get that stuff fitted by Stern USA ?
Was it expensive..? I am imagining those underplayfield slide rails are $100 a set or more > and the chrome stuff an extra few hundred plus the LE apron ?....plus plus, or was it just a package deal....?
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Chrome work looks really great.
Fits this machine well.
Well done. ^^^
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Chrome work looks really great.
Fits this machine well.
Well done. ^^^
Agreed it looks great.
Peter
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Hey Michael - NOTHING can wipe that smile off your face. Great to see that pinball can still invoke this kind of response - that's what it is all about !
Thanks for sharing the pictures ^^^
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Chrome work looks really great.
Fits this machine well.
Well done. ^^^
It sure does, chrome should be an option when buiyng a new Stern.
I am a bit over the powdercoating.
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Cursed, I don't think your dog is impressed
No she (minx) does not like it when things take away attention from her. She is a Lab after all. :lol
Michael which ramp protector is missing? Left hand ramp on left hand side? That's the one that requires us drilling a hole.
Peter
No i am lucky, the only one i dont have is the right ramp on the left hand side. My left ramp has both done and the screw is already there! Bonus!
Michael(Cursed) the photos are excellent...
Question - did u get $$ the chrome siderails n lockdown bar, the LE apron, the ramp protectors. under playfield metal slide rails all done and fitted by your Australian AMD agent or did they get that stuff fitted by Stern USA ?
Was it expensive..? I am imagining those underplayfield slide rails are $100 a set or more > and the chrome stuff an extra few hundred plus the LE apron ?....plus plus, or was it just a package deal....?
Thanks mate, the chrome siderails and lockdown bar, the LE apron, and under playfield metal slide rails were purchased and fitted by AMD. I actually wanted to fit the parts myself but they advised that the apron was not a straight swapover and that the lockdown bar had to have a new locking mech installed as the lockdown bar uses the lever type lock. (which im happy about as it is the same as my Bally/Williams machines now) so they were really uncomfortable with me doing it so i let them install it all.
Not as much as i thought it would be to be honest, Under playfield supports were $66, apron was $103 and the chrome set was a touch over $300. All the parts were requested by me and it was just a straight purchase of parts. Was not linked to the purchase of the machine.
The ramp protectors is a mystery? I have no idea why mine has them, and from what i can tell out of 4 of the 6 that came to Aus mine is the only one.
Same with the decals on the 3 bank drop mech in front of the spinning disc, mine has black and orange decals on it and i dont know why? None of the ones that came to Aus have them and i just had a thorough look on pinside and i could not see any other Trons with them........Weird, I am not complaining though, far from it.... %$%
Chrome work looks really great.
Fits this machine well.
Well done. ^^^
Thanks for the comments guys. Really happy with my decision to get the chrome parts.
I didn't want to over do it so i am going to leave the legs and backbox hinges black as i think it looks better that way. I have seen some LE's and i think all chrome is too much.
It sure does, chrome should be an option when buiyng a new Stern.
I am a bit over the powdercoating.
Funnily enough when i asked to order the chrome i was advised that Stern may not send the parts as they don't like people making the machines look like a LE! Obviously they did send them but i thought it was interesting.
Hey Michael - NOTHING can wipe that smile off your face. Great to see that pinball can still invoke this kind of response - that's what it is all about !
Thanks for sharing the pictures ^^^
Haha, I didn't realise how much i was smiling until i saw the photos. :lol
Will never forget that night and the experience of opening my first NIB machine. As they say......It was priceless!
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congrats cursed, some black mirrors going into this one? That is a sweet looking machine ^^^
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congrats cursed, some black mirrors going into this one? That is a sweet looking machine ^^^
Thanks mate, I still have one of your silver sets as well so i am going to try both and see what looks better. In saying that i am pretty confident that black will really suit it.
Plus i fully intend to add a few mods to it so hopefully it will look alot sweeter soon. *%*
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I will be buying the under playfield slide rails for my ACDC and X Men, and will self fit to Avengers as well. Just a cheap worthwhile option at only $66 a set...less than $200 for 3 machines...bargain...
I know John Borg (game designer of TRON) told me he was personally having a TRON made for him out of this small run cause he missed out last time and didnt get one for his personal collection...maybe they blinged this one up with different target art n ramp protectors etc, b nicked it from the production line cause they could.lol Will have to ask Borgy if he ended up qwith his Tron 2 or did someone send it downunder when he wasnt watching.lol %.%
The Trons look great...plenty of mods around for them, not that they really need it if u want to keep it stock as a rock...but a nice looking pinny for sure...
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Congratulations, obviously a great NIB experience!
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No word on price? Very interested to buy one myself brand new... Please tell $#$
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They were advertised at $6600. Base machine is $6200, then add delivery n shaker motor at apx $200 each, gets u to $6600 delivered to most states.
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Been playing around with some LEDs only GI's but have ordered more from Greg/RTBB
Peter
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Pete, what about a set of Swinksy's mirror blades to finish Tron of ? !@# Will make any LED work u do look even better....
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Pete, what about a set of Swinksy's mirror blades to finish Tron of ? !@# Will make any LED work u do look even better....
Yeah I agree they would look awesome but I was to slow all sold now, Trons a beautiful looking game I find myself just looking at it sad I know lol. Should look great when LEDs are all finished.
Peter
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sorry I couldn't help you on a set of black mirrors Pete, silvers will still look great though as suits the theme well, will have to dig up some photos of a LE that I played with silver mirrors.
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silver mirror blades look the goods....they all look great....but i love silver the best...make it look like a widebody...
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here is a tron le that had silver blades, looked cool as well.
The blue and orange lighting makes this a fantastic looking machine - notice the orange less under the left align and lane guide as well as the arcade machine adds a cool touch
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here is a tron le that had silver blades, looked cool as well.
The blue and orange lighting makes this a fantastic looking machine - notice the orange less under the left align and lane guide as well as the arcade machine adds a cool touch
That looks great! My PF is very close to the sides and sometimes scrapes.
Peter
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Pete, U can leave playfield down, gently install mirror blades after playfield is secure and install with double sided tape on top edge only...get the best of both worlds, then easy to remove n lift playfield if required which is almost never anyway.
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Yes my mini Tron arcade arrived today now to install it.
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Nice Pete! They look great don't they?
Also our plastic protectors arrived today! About time!
The Recognizers have been in the air since the 9th (over there) so i expect them in a day or two hopefully!
Photos when you install it Pete... ^^^
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10 min install its better than I expected.
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Nice!
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awesome Peter, nice mod
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yes that is very cool
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Nice one Peter! That's a very cool looking mod.
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Checkout the blurry video
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Way cool mod pete, the ultimate TRON collection would be the pin + the arcade machine.
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one of the coolest, if not the coolest pinball mod around.......... ^^^
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There's a neon ramp mod you can buy for Tron from a guy in the states actually there's a ton of mods for this game. I'm having a ball playing it just a fun game.
Peter
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I'd love the ramp mod where you buy the ramps already fitted with the neon rope lights but there expensive plus the freight may kill the deal, the arcade mod was $250 but worth it. Alot of guys have drilled holes and fitted the neon rope lights themselves but I'm not the patient plus I'd probably crack the ramps knowing my luck lol. I've just about finished the LEDs and they look great.
Peter
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Plan on installing all my Tron 'bits' over the weekend. Can't wait!
Wired up with resistors, mounted and ready to install! *%*
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Thought i would show underneath, I have screwed them in front and back as i wanted it secure. Especially the blue (this) one, you can make out the mylar disc i put on it as you will see where the ball has been hitting it when you take it off. I would suggest putting some mylar there to protect the ramp decal. I think it will wear over time otherwise. The yellow seemed fine no marks so i left it. Made use of the original holes.
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Clu.....
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I did not use the original holes as they were right at the back. I put the front wheel in line with them so when playing you wont see them, same with the blue can't see the holes while playing. I have seen some people have Clu doing a wheelie (using the original holes) but i thought the bikes looked WAY to close together doing that so i went the more normal way.
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_0203_zps32de9910.jpg)
Cant wait to put it all together $#$
Edit - sorry for the crap photos. !@)
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10 min install its better than I expected.
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That is a cool mod, looks great ^^^
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The master at work <.> lol
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Thanks I think it's the same small speaker as most sterns have unfortunately but I'd love to upgrade it.
Peter
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Tron is looking very nice pete #*# Howzat
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cursed did you get your tron mods done? got any pictures of how it turned out?
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cursed did you get your tron mods done? got any pictures of how it turned out?
Yeah I'd love to see the bikes that's one mod I'd love to do one day.
Peter
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cursed did you get your tron mods done? got any pictures of how it turned out?
Thanks for the interest. ^^^
Yes i did them last week and have been too lazy to take photos.... :lol
I literally spent 12 hours straight on it, I am very slow though.
I still have to put the mirror blades in, so ill do that today and post up some pics.
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Tried to get a shot with it fitted with LEDs
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Peter
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leds definitely make it pop, looks awesome
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Finally got round to taking some photos.
Firstly though i wanted to say THANKS to a few of people......
SWINKS for his awesome mirror blades they were packed to perfection and look even better.
ROTTYGUY for letting me get in on his group buy from Pinball Life. (still owe you for the postage too, Ill send that tonight)
BRUCE at AMD for letting me know about the Tron run and ordering one for me, we had several discussions about getting one prior.
MICHAEL at AMD for putting up with all my part requests.
This FORUM and NINO for allowing me to share and learn about my favorite hobby.
Last but not least GARY STERN for remaking Tron's at the perfect time when i could actually afford one. (that one's for you CAVEY!)
Ok i think i have drivelled enough now..... !@)
Here is a run down of the parts i have either had or have installed. If you care that is..... %.%
Shaker Motor
Playfield under Rails
Tron LE Apron
Stern Chrome Side Rail Set
Stern Chrome Front Molding
Hallmark cycles
Arcade Mod
Flynn Sign mod
Recognizer sticker
Cliffy Ramp Protectors
Cliffy Ver.2 Scoop Protector
Test Cointaker LED Pack
PIG
Black Mirror Blades
Recognizer mod
Powerball ("Flynn" ball)
Black Flipper Bats x 3
Blue and Yellow Rubber
Blue Start Button
Cliffy Coloured Posts x 10
White rubbers
Blue Pop Bumper Skirts x 3
Black leg bolts x 8
Cliffy slot protector x 2
Black leg leveller x 4
Bling Steel Balls x 4
Plastic Protector set
3 pin plugs and recepticles (for the PIG)
I do have the prices for all this but it is probably best we dont talk about that......not to the missus anyway. *)*
Ok firstly a quick shot of the parts......
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Before shot.
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One ramp off.
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2nd ramp off.
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All done and installed.
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Arcade and Flynn sign.
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Swinks black mirror blades look great, Silver looked good too but i found the black looked more 'understated' and 'refined' (excuse me while i stick my pinkie finger out)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_1420_zps09021f08.jpg)
Bikes, sorry the flash drained the light out a bit there.
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Blue pop bumper skirts, i wanted to change the look as i found the white skirts too 'look at me'. Really happy with the shade of blue these turned out to be.
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Blue cliffy posts and recognizer sticker.
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_1423_zps91bb6d69.jpg)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_1424_zps340282e4.jpg)
When you buy the Flynn sign he also gives you a home of Space Paranoids plastic to replace the Flynn plastic.
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_1428_zps8e34aa04.jpg)
Overhead lights off, trying to capture the colours.
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_1429_zpsb22d3896.jpg)
Great shot with the mirror.
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_1431_zpsa81aa3a1.jpg)
You can see some of the plastic protectors in this shot.
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_1432_zpsbd5d4cf7.jpg)
Close up of the bikes, you can also see the white rubbers in the disc area. I changed all the rubbers to white.
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_1433_zpscd1aa810.jpg)
Black leg bolts and feet, also the blue start button.
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_1437_zps3baed59a.jpg)
Great shot of the flippers, LE apron and my custom cards.
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_1438_zps08b68b5f.jpg)
Shot of Swinks lane protector.
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_1444_zps83970df1.jpg)
Very happy with the outcome so far.
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_1440_zps1f213803.jpg)
Still waiting on the Recognizer mod.
Also plan to get LED's, Blue DMD, Speaker upgrade and the fibre optic ramp lights from a guy on Pinside. So sorry guys there will be more photo posts to come..... :lol <.>
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Looks great so far ^^^
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Nice, the mods you added really add the bling to this title $#$
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Great post cursed, and one incredible looking machine - you have practically rebuilt the playfield.
Are you going to do the ramp light mod?
Thanks for the mention with the blades, I have some blacks ready for my Avengers.
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WOW you have really kitted that machine out mate, nice work i like it ^^^
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Nice *%*
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WOW
That looks awesome ! All the mods look great and just the simple "mod" of changing the rubbers to white improves the look. Well done with ALL the mods - They don't "dominate" the playfield - they fit in really well.
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This may be the most modded TRON in the world ! (the only mod left is the EL Wire for the ramps ?) but it tends to dominate too much and take away the focus of all the other mods which look sensational ! IF you could hook up the EL Wire so it only comes on when the flashers come on, that would be the best compromise ! Best of both worlds that way......
Well done on a great job. ^^^
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Wow awesome stuff Michael it looks fantastic I may have to pickup my bits to checkout this master piece in person lol
Peter
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Looks absolutely great!
Playing TRON LE at Pinfest was a real treat... great game and any model TRON is a real looker also.
Congrats... very nice machine you have there
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Thanks for all the comments guys. ^^^
Wow awesome stuff Michael it looks fantastic I may have to pickup my bits to checkout this master piece in person lol
Peter
You are welcome anytime mate. *%*
I have emailed Kim about our recognizers and he is going to contact USPS on Monday. The package has not been updated since the 9th so he is going to chase it up for us.
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... are the light cycles ones with the disney lighting already in them
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... are the light cycles ones with the disney lighting already in them
They are Hallmark Christmas tree decorations believe it or not. They have lights in them and are very detailed. Its a very popular mod.
In saying that both of mine are playing up. Not happy! ^.^ The yellow one has dimmed to the point it is almost out and the white one is flashing, least it is still bright i guess. Think it may be to do with my resistors as the guys in the US are using 5v and they seem fine?
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Well done on the purchase and great job individualising your machine with the Mods. ^^^
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I got to catch up with Pete and his son today (great guy) and i brought up a little secret i had been keeping to myself (as its not me ^.^) .......Which of us has the famous Tron?
You may or may not have seen the video below.......
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Mr George Gomez himself points to a Tron and says its going to Australia, I have paused the video and the last number looks like a four or a nine (its hard to see). That rules me out as mine is a zero and i know Adams ends in a one.
So Pete.......Is your Tron the famous one? And if not whos is?
How ofter do we look at photos or videos and joke and say "that one is mine" looks like one of us actually can. %.%
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I am not sure if you guys are after a Tron Topper but just stumbled across this one - dam hard to find now - I saw one of these on a LE locally 18months ago and it looked great
http://www.greatamericanpinball.com/product_detail.asp?productId=246&categoryId=52&returnPage=%2Fproducts%2Easp%3FcategoryId%3D52%26returnPage%3D%252Fcategories%252Easp%253FcategoryId%253D23
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Yep great to catch up Michael thanks for your hospitality we had a ball and your Tron looks awesome you have done a great job and because of you I now want mirror blades and chrome side rails more money lol. I reckon it's mine my serial is E 237194 maybe it's famous and touched by the great Mr Gomez :-)
Peter
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Its definately Petes(Gorgars) machine, his name and address is clearly printed on the side of the machine. ^^^ ^^^
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Pinball Life usually has the Tron toppers for sale at $125. I might grab one in my next order just in case i buy a Tron.
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Pinball Life usually has the Tron toppers for sale at $125. I might grab one in my next order just in case i buy a Tron.
Yep they have stock I ordered one a while ago.
Peter
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yep you are right, there were out a little while ago.
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=2296
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Yep great to catch up Michael thanks for your hospitality we had a ball and your Tron looks awesome you have done a great job and because of you I now want mirror blades and chrome side rails more money lol. I reckon it's mine my serial is E 237194 maybe it's famous and touched by the great Mr Gomez :-)
Peter
Yep mirror blades look great on Tron, it will be money well spent Pete.
Pinball Life usually has the Tron toppers for sale at $125. I might grab one in my next order just in case i buy a Tron.
You know you want to........Buy a Tron that is. %.% Also money very well spent. :lol
Its definately Petes(Gorgars) machine, his name and address is clearly printed on the side of the machine. ^^^ ^^^
Thanks for pointing that out Brett i did not even notice. I have taken it down just in case Pete upsets anyone..... &&
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Installed my Recognizer.......
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_0231_zps2fcdf2d3.jpg)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o780/Cursed1_/IMG_0232_zps812020c4.jpg)
I thought the left side of the machine looked a little sparse so i added another recognizer to the order and installed it on the ramp. It even lights up the upper flipper area as well, bonus!
Led's and maybe a blue DMD and i think i am done, well the ramp lights of course but not sure when they will be ready. Really happy with how it came out and loving playing it.
As a side note - I know why my damn bikes died.....I am an idiot, thats why! I can't believe i spent all that time making them and i made the stupid mistake of plugging them into the 12v and not the 5v on the plug end. Live and learn i guess.... ^.^ At least i have spares. %.%
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Couldn't help myself and bought a Tron topper I'm wrapped it looks great-oh and Tron is an awesome pinball.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/22/esumu2ab.jpg)
Peter
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excellent Peter, looks great
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excellent Peter, looks great
Cheers Jady,
It has a remote and can scroll through heaps of colours or you can design your own colour playback. I'm only waiting on my flynns sign then that's it not bad for someone who said I'm not going to mod this game. It's jus such a fun game I couldn't help myself lol
Peter
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Looks great Peter! @@*
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Nice work Pete. Ill have to come over and view it sometime. ^^^
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Nice work Pete. Ill have to come over and view it sometime. ^^^
Yep no worries mate
Peter
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Another mod(flynns sign) its sending me broke lol but gee I love this game :-)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/23/uba8y2uj.jpg)
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Well done Pete.
Tell us what u are liking most about the TRON pinball machine if u could..... !@#
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Well done Pete.
Tell us what u are liking most about the TRON pinball machine if u could..... !@#
Well Brett where do I start! It's an awesome package as in artwork and sound and add in great movie grabs, the flow around the orbits is spot on I love the shot through the bumpers just like WH20 then into the top flipper which allows you to shoot another ramp or an even harder shot through Gem. The speed is about right for the PF layout not as fast as acdc but fast enough the spinning disk really shakes things up its very unpredictable at times. The games needs to be set up right and I think a shaker motor adds to the game making it more exciting. Rules are spot on and it's a hard game and as yet I haven't got to "portal" the wizard mode but I've had it lit but drained before making the arcade shot :( there's also "sea of simulation" a mini wizard mode. Multiballs are also fun with a coupe of different types which include "add a ball" with great jackpot shots and so on. I've most likely missed a ton of stuff and to top it off I haven't played acdc for two weeks so that just shows how much I like this game.
Peter
BELOW IS WHAT A GUY SAID ON PINSIDE WHICH I THOUGHT WAS FUNNY:
12 reasons why Stern’s TRON: Legacy PRO pinball is the best Stern pinball in recent years.
12. It has a nice translite. (unlike World Poker Tour)
11. It has two ramps, not just one. (unlike Avatar)
10. It is not based on a TV Show which will soon be off the air. (Sopranos, CSI and 24)
9. You can buy the PRO version and not feel like you are missing out. (AC DC)
8. Its code is mostly complete. (unlike X-Men)
7. The modes and multi-balls are actually fun. (unlike Transformers)
6. It has a cool toy (the spinning disk) that actually enhances gameplay, not worsens it. (unlike the Rolling Stones and Mick on a stick).
5. Ball times are not too long, like Spider-Man.
4. Or too short, like Ironman.
3. And the sub-wizard mode is attainable for intermediate players. (unlike Simpsons Pinball Party)
2. It has 3 flippers. Lord of the Rings only has 2. Everyone knows 3 is better than 2.
But the #1 reason is…
It is not Big Buck Hunter. This pinball has theme and styling in spades!
Sorry, I have been bitten by the TRON pinball bug. When I am not playing TRON, I am compelled to post in forums about how great it is. This post is tongue-in-cheek. I have some love left for other Stern creations. My other pinballs, however, are collecting dust and will be up for sale soon so I can buy more TRON mods.
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Good game report Pete. The mods look T'Riffic. ^^^
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Ahhh Pete........Who would'a thought you wouldn't play your AC/DC for 2 weeks due to another pinny...... %.%
Could not have said it better myself Pete. ^^^
This game draws you in. Has got to be one of THE best sound and speach packages out there.
Hitting Quorra then nailing the right ramp is (while simple) VERY satisfying especially if you hit the ramp perfectly if flies around the ramp. Or even better hitting Quorra, then nailing Gem........... *)* *)*
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Ahhh Pete........Who would'a thought you wouldn't play your AC/DC for 2 weeks due to another pinny...... %.%
Could not have said it better myself Pete. ^^^
This game draws you in. Has got to be one of THE best sound and speach packages out there.
Hitting Quorra then nailing the right ramp is (while simple) VERY satisfying especially if you hit the ramp perfectly if flies around the ramp. Or even better hitting Quorra, then nailing Gem........... *)* *)*
Lol back on acca dacca tonight also a great game maybe my fav :-) by just a little
Peter
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Stern will soon be releasing another alternative translite - girlie one
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Looks great...I like the 2nd one with the helmetted person in the middle that the guys got on their 2nd edition Trons more.(Gorgar n Cursed etc)
I heard Stern are doing another rerun of 100 more Trons cause the other rerun of 100 sold like hotcakes. Ironman is supposed to be getting redone as well and Avatar. Re-runs are a great idea for those who missed out originally and it means more new pinnys in peoples houses. Excellent.
Thanks for sharing that photo Swinksy(Jady). Great detective work as usual. ^^^
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Nice trans gotta love chicks on the translite :-) wonder if you can buy it separate.
Peter
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The games needs to be set up right and I think a shaker motor adds to the game making it more exciting. Rules are spot on and it's a hard game
Double agree, it is not an easy game that I play for huge long games (like my Indy Williams) and if it is not set right it drains like crazy.. Bit like BSD, very unforgiving of flippant play ;-) but for the same reason very satisfying when you do OK..
Also has some of the best mods around at the moment, I have the little tron arcade in already, shaker was already there and have ordered the Flynn sign and have the light wires ready to go in once my new right ramp arrives..
Great look and sounds as stated, but if you put LEDs in it in my opinion they have to be the ones with capacitors otherwise it gets a bad strobe effect and is rather distracting (for me anyway)..
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Finally got portal "today" but drained 20 seconds into it :( so no super jackpot.
Peter
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I still think the original release with the 3D translite is the best.
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I still think the original release with the 3D translite is the best.
I agree, though maybe I am just biased as it is the one I managed to get.. %.%
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Looks great...I like the 2nd one with the helmetted person in the middle that the guys got on their 2nd edition Trons more.(Gorgar n Cursed etc)
I'm with you Brett, I like the 2nd version best (and im not just saying that). I do like the 3D just not how blurry it is, and i find that one a little cheesy to be honest. While i have no problem looking at girls (no really i don't) they were not the focus of the movie. Kevin, Sam and Clu were. In saying that i am a big fan of the movie so that would explain my motives i guess.
The fact i own the 2nd one has nothing to do with it..... #@# No really...... *)*
Nice trans gotta love chicks on the translite :-) wonder if you can buy it separate.
Peter
Group buy Pete? Would love to have each version and hang the ones not being used on the wall.......hmmm.
Finally got portal "today" but drained 20 seconds into it :( so no super jackpot.
Peter
Great work getting to portal Pete. #*#
Had to laugh (well, not really) I had a game where i actually had the first 5 lights solidly lit when i started Sea of Simulation, i think i got like 20 million bonus all up for having all 5 in a row lit, then just as the ball shot out of the eject i timed it wrong it bounced off my flipper went nice and slow right down the middle on my last ball!! ^&^ Best position i had been in ever on SoS only to drain before it even begun. :lol
I still think the original release with the 3D translite is the best.
I agree, though maybe I am just biased as it is the one I managed to get.. %.%
Booooo..... :lol Just kidding. You enjoying the game?
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I'm with you Brett, I like the 2nd version best (and im not just saying that). I do like the 3D just not how blurry it is, and i find that one a little cheesy to be honest. While i have no problem looking at girls (no really i don't) they were not the focus of the movie. Kevin, Sam and Clu were. In saying that i am a big fan of the movie so that would explain my motives i guess.
The fact i own the 2nd one has nothing to do with it..... #@# No really...... *)*
I own the movie in 3d so maybe the 3d background makes sense... lol..
You enjoying the game?
My wife certainly is, she is claiming ownership of it on facebook.. LOL
I like it but am finding it drains easily, ether bouncing straight into the outer side lanes or shooting straight down the middle. I am getting slowly better, I had the same problem with Bram Stokers Dracula at first and was getting terrible scores until I worked out the shots and then it was like a different game altogether.. Also still getting used to having the third flipper.. Been so busy changing LEDs playing with mods etc that I have only had maybe a dozen games so far, need to stop working eats into all my leisure time...
Will have more time over the weekend, will be my first weekend with it..
Having trouble getting the lit up recognizer toy too, emailed Kimball them but never received any response..
Also found this pop number mod which I am considering, not a fan of the tops we currently have on them with the hole for the globe... mod crazy this game,...
(http://mrtn.smugmug.com/Other/Tron/i-8Jq9Lvb/0/M/DSC00103-S.jpg)
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here is a accessory for when you update your software on your tron
http://www.frys.com/product/7299573?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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What a game Tron is my son and myself had a blast today 3 hrs of fun money well spent!
Peter
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What a game Tron is my son and myself had a blast today 3 hrs of fun money well spent!
Peter
Which game do you enjoy more, BIB LE or Tron ? Can you compare the two ?
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What a game Tron is my son and myself had a blast today 3 hrs of fun money well spent!
Peter
Which game do you enjoy more, BIB LE or Tron ? Can you compare the two ?
Yeah very hard to compare, Trons so mode based and BIB LE is about scoring and theme and acdc playing loud :-) I'm so happy I chose these two cause they tick every box for my tastes.
Peter
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Ordered the pop bumper tops pictured above...
Also got the yellow light wire installed, will get the blue done this week, need to make an adapter run out of points to jack the mods in.. lol.. Not a big fan of having to use sticky tape to install the light wire but to install it like the LE ones I would have to drill holes and the cable ties don't look much better..
Played a lot more this weekend, actually gets pretty addictive, got my first sea of simulation too, but screwed up and drained almost right away.. @.@
My 5 year old son loves it, particularly the music..
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Ordered the pop bumper tops pictured above...
Also got the yellow light wire installed, will get the blue done this week, need to make an adapter run out of points to jack the mods in.. lol.. Not a big fan of having to use sticky tape to install the light wire but to install it like the LE ones I would have to drill holes and the cable ties don't look much better..
Played a lot more this weekend, actually gets pretty addictive, got my first sea of simulation too, but screwed up and drained almost right away.. @.@
My 5 year old son loves it, particularly the music..
Are they just the bumper caps? I like them could you please let me know where you got those.
Cheers Peter
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Are they just the bumper caps? I like them could you please let me know where you got those.
Cheers Peter
Bit overpriced but I guess it is unique.. LOL...
http://www.pinbits.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_65&products_id=534
Got my blue and yellow light wires done, look pretty good..
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Are they just the bumper caps? I like them could you please let me know where you got those.
Cheers Peter
Bit overpriced but I guess it is unique.. LOL...
http://www.pinbits.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_65&products_id=534
Got my blue and yellow light wires done, look pretty good..
Thanks for the link I might get some :-) your ramps look great to not sure I'd have the guts to drill the ramps.
Peter
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I was iffy about drilling the ramps also, but I think the soldering iron idea sounds better. Is there a definitive light wire pack available yet?
Cheers!
Adam.
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Ahh sorry that is not my ramps, that is a picture from the people selling the pop bumpers and that is a Tron LE..
I didn't drill the ramps I used little bits of sticky tape under the ramp lip to stick the light wires on, will put pictures up in the next few days... Mine are blue and yellow wires, one on each ramp, they don't change colour..
Using clear tape looks a bit shitty before you turn the machine on, once on everything lights up and you don't see it, I could clean it up a little, was thinking of drilling but the cable ties don't look any better than clear tape, maybe worse??
These are the ramp lights I bought...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stern-TRON-Pinball-Light-Wire-Mod-/221184449828?pt=UK_Video_Games_Coin_Operated_MJ&hash=item337f9edd24
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Wow, Tron sure has plenty of mods available and they all look great.
Maybe we should have a Tron mod thread in the pinball mods section.
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I agree, even a basic list of where are the different parts come from with images, which will help heaps of others.
I just modified one of my thread names in the Stern Mods section, so guys feel free to share the types of mods, where you got them (web link) and a cost and that will help others.http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=9734.msg126265#msg126265
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Today I fitted the Tron scoop led mod from hemi on pinside took me 20 mins and it looks great.
Peter
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Today I fitted the Tron scoop led mod from hemi on pinside took me 20 mins and it looks great.
Peter
Mods from Hemi are excellent.
I bought some off him for my x-men and I could not be happier.
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Today I fitted the Tron scoop led mod from hemi on pinside took me 20 mins and it looks great.
Peter
Mods from Hemi are excellent.
I bought some off him for my x-men and I could not be happier.
Very easy to fit as well, if an idiot like me can do it lol
Peter
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Today I fitted the Tron scoop led mod from hemi on pinside took me 20 mins and it looks great.
Peter
where/how did you order that one?
p.s. still no response from kimball re recongnizer mod.. might have to email again... :-/
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Here's a Tron Scoop mod video for your viewing pleasure #@# link is in tron mod section.
Peter
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Here's an alternative translite.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/13/ymyjudyp.jpg)
Peter
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Here's an alternative translite.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/13/ymyjudyp.jpg)
Peter
Good find Peter! That's a movie I'd like to see made!
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TRON porno!
Sweet!!!!!
I'd buy that for a dollar!!!
^^^
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Still having trouble with the dam scoop cliffy protector with ball hangups and I've bent it straight and flat twice now. Do I really need a cliffy there for a home use only game? Has anyone got a Tron without the cliffy there and if so how has it worn??
Cheers Peter
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Still having trouble with the dam scoop cliffy protector with ball hangups and I've bent it straight and flat twice now. Do I really need a cliffy there for a home use only game? Has anyone got a Tron without the cliffy there and if so how has it worn??
Cheers Peter
was it the actual cliffy brand one? mine was damn snug to install...
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I also question the purpose of a Cliffy hole protector on a brand new game that will be home use only. The hole on my machine has no sign of damage after 300 games. Are they necessary?
Cheers!
Adam.
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Still having trouble with the dam scoop cliffy protector with ball hangups and I've bent it straight and flat twice now. Do I really need a cliffy there for a home use only game? Has anyone got a Tron without the cliffy there and if so how has it worn??
Cheers Peter
was it the actual cliffy brand one? mine was damn snug to install...
Yeah it is and cliff is aware of the problem but after a few game the edge lifts up abit and cause hang ups
Peter
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I also question the purpose of a Cliffy hole protector on a brand new game that will be home use only. The hole on my machine has no sign of damage after 300 games. Are they necessary?
Cheers!
Adam.
Cheers Adam I may just take it off I mean it just slowly drops in hey and there's Mylar when it spits out.
Peter
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Added these today-pop bumper mods.
Peter
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/06/unumy6yp.jpg)
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Nice work Pete. I will refrain from mentioning Devo....Oh wait :lol
I am so sorry i have been flat out at work, I still want the flasher from you. Does anytime this weekend work for a catch up? ^^^
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Nice work Pete. I will refrain from mentioning Devo....Oh wait :lol
I am so sorry i have been flat out at work, I still want the flasher from you. Does anytime this weekend work for a catch up? ^^^
Saturday is good I'm home alone lol ill let you know am or pm.
Peter
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Short Tron video just for fun :-) and I'm bored
Peter
http://youtu.be/N-9SFTHb7Tg
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How can you be bored ? You own a BIB LE and a Tron *%*
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How can you be bored ? You own a BIB LE and a Tron *%*
Lol true better start playing.
Peter
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Easy mate buy another machine
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Short Tron video just for fun :-) and I'm bored
Peter
http://youtu.be/N-9SFTHb7Tg
haha I'm playing AC/DC again like crazy and Tron is laying dormant. Waiting to put the Cliffy ramp protectors on that arrived while I was away. Just have to get the motivation....
I keep thinking "should I save for an Avengers, or spend the money on South Park....or maybe Metallica will come out next and I'll want it." The decision making is killing me.
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South Park was boring to me. Havnt played avengers yet though
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Yeah, as a game South Park isn't great, but I love the theme and the look of the machine and have a vision of it in my line-up. Gave it a good play at Christimas time at Ulladulla Funland and still want it. I think the scarcity of it drives the collector in me. Seemed to be lots of them around when I didn't have the money and now that I could afford one, there's none on ebay.
Looking forward to playing Tron again, but I think the sticking point is soldering a hole in the ramp to install the Cliffy protector.
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Yeah, as a game South Park isn't great, but I love the theme and the look of the machine and have a vision of it in my line-up. Gave it a good play at Christimas time at Ulladulla Funland and still want it. I think the scarcity of it drives the collector in me. Seemed to be lots of them around when I didn't have the money and now that I could afford one, there's none on ebay.
Looking forward to playing Tron again, but I think the sticking point is soldering a hole in the ramp to install the Cliffy protector.
I've been playing Tron, South Park and Demo Man at Ulladulla Funland today myself. They have a Transformers there also but it was out of order.
Never played Demo man before today and I thought it was a fun game with all the ramps. South Park I've played before but it didn't do much for me this time around either. I really enjoyed the Tron the most out of their available line up and probably had 10 games of it while there. The only issue with it was the left flipper was a little sticky at times but other than that it played ok.
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Yeah, as a game South Park isn't great, but I love the theme and the look of the machine and have a vision of it in my line-up. Gave it a good play at Christimas time at Ulladulla Funland and still want it. I think the scarcity of it drives the collector in me. Seemed to be lots of them around when I didn't have the money and now that I could afford one, there's none on ebay.
Looking forward to playing Tron again, but I think the sticking point is soldering a hole in the ramp to install the Cliffy protector.
I've been playing Tron, South Park and Demo Man at Ulladulla Funland today myself. They have a Transformers there also but it was out of order.
Never played Demo man before today and I thought it was a fun game with all the ramps. South Park I've played before but it didn't do much for me this time around either. I really enjoyed the Tron the most out of their available line up and probably had 10 games of it while there. The only issue with it was the left flipper was a little sticky at times but other than that it played ok.
Heya Adam,
wow, Transformers was out of order when I was there in January. Yeah, first time I'd played Demo Man and thought it would be really good when it's all working properly and shopped out. South Park isn't anything special game wise I don't think, but I must have it in my collection! #grailPin
It will be nice to own a machine a bit slower after being caned by Tron. Still loving Tron...and AC/DC.
Cheers!
Adam.
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Not another Tron mod lol yep light cycles added :-)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/03/e4una7e6.jpg)
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It's looking good Peter. ^^^
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looking good but when are the ramps going to be done #@#
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Nice work Pete ^^^
Seeing this makes me want to fix mine. *%*
looking good but when are the ramps going to be done #@#
That is entirely up to Eli on pinside. %$%
Will be the single best mod for Tron IMO.
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As soon as the girls turn up to my place from the USA, I will make sure they go down to your place Pete.lol
I know Michael will want them to cum by his house first. &&
Picture below >
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As soon as the girls turn up to my place from the USA, I will make sure they go down to your place Pete.lol
I know Michael will want them to cum by his house first. &&
Mate if they turn up at your place id be over the moon, happily go seconds after you have had your way with them. %$%
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Home use only. %$%
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As soon as the girls turn up to my place from the USA, I will make sure they go down to your place Pete.lol
I know Michael will want them to cum by his house first. &&
Picture below >
That's an awesome translite hey :-)
Peter
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Home use only. %$%
Set on Free Play or Fore?
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Set on Free Play or Fore?
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Just wondering if someone can point me in the right direction for purchasing wire for the Tron light cycle mods and other pinball mods?
Cheers!
Adam.
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Pm sent mate
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Bit of an update of sorts....
Finally got around to swapping out my dead cycles and putting in the ones that work, looks so much better with the light. Also have pulled out my Tron arcade and I am going to send it back to the U.S. to be fixed as they kindly offered to fix the screen for me as it has a dead line through the middle of it.
Also hooked my 2 bikes, 2 recognizers and the flynn sign to my PIG. So i have the Flynn sign connected to the Flynn insert, the Recognizers connected to the recognizer insert, the Clu bike connected to the Clu insert and the Sam bike connected to the Lightcycle insert. I connected them to the 'tree' inserts so if any of them are flashing i have not completed the task and if they are solid i have completed those tasks. Looks great and adds to the lightshow, makes me want to get a toy for every 'tree' insert. %.%
Still loving Tron as much as the day i got it. ()
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Nice one Michael sounds great, my cliffy V3 arrived today so I will let you know if I get any ball hang ups :-)
Peter
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Nice one Michael sounds great, my cliffy V3 arrived today so I will let you know if I get any ball hang ups :-)
Peter
Yeah please do mate as i want to make a decision on getting the cliffy v3, Mantis or nothing.
I actually prefer the metal look with the cliffy than without it. But not if it still has hangups.
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Fitted the V3 today so far it flys in with that extra cut.
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Looks like a fair bit more is taken off.....Hmmm. I want to get one but don't really want to waste my money if that lip raises again.
Looks like slow balls will go in no problem but i wonder if a 'bouncing' ball will go in if the lip raises? That was what happened on mine alot, it would hit the lip when it was bouncing off the rubbers and roll out down the Zen lane.
Thing is i know it took a good 100 or so games before i saw trouble on mine, hey Pete can you play it all weekend for me? %.% %.%
P.S. I also notice you have not installed your plastic protectors Pete %$%
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I've installed most of the plastic protectors lol, I will keep you updated with the cliffy protector :-)
Peter
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Looking to finally LED my Tron, Wanted to ask what other pro owners used for flashers? Have my inserts and GI pretty much worked out. I will be using Cointaker LED's.
Did you change the small flashers under the disc? If so what did you use?
What about the rest of the flashers? mainly wanted to know did you colour match or use cool white? Any help would be appreciated guys.
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For flashers I used the super bright 9 led flashers the white ones for the domes and under some plastics like around the disc and near the scoop there incredibly bright :-) It took me ages to get the PF insert LEDs right as most tend to ghost by memory the cointaker ones are good and I also bought some from a guy in Germany which worked a treat.
Peter
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Thanks Pete, Did you change the bulbs under the disc with the red caps?
Also have you tried the same flashers in any other colour? Unsure to colour match flashers or just go white?
I will be getting one of the OCD LED boards so ghosting wont be an issue, its expensive but it looks amazing and i save by getting regular LED's instead of premiums.
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I left the normal globes in under the disc the LEDs fell out as it vibrates to much and yep just white flasher they look great.
Peter
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Reported on pinside by a good source there's a Tron code update coming soon :-) not sure what else they could add? But any updates a good thing!
Peter
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Reported on pinside by a good source there's a Tron code update coming soon :-) not sure what else they could add? But any updates a good thing!
Peter
One "trusted" source said that it would be the long-awaited video mode. Interesting indeed!
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Shot a video of my Tron, Thought some would like a look.
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Awesome video Michael thanks for posting and the mention :-) you've done a great job!
Peter
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What are the chances next Vault Edition pinball will be a Tron???? Hmmmm
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I'd say very low. Stern reran Tron last year, except they didn't use the term "Vault Edition" then (when Avengers was being run). I think the only difference from the initial Tron release was the different translight.
Of interest is how quickly Stern turned on the run of Ironman. I expect Stern has already planned the next Vault Edition, and have the parts for it. But they probably hold off the build and only run them when a new model isn't selling as well as they expect. It makes economic sense. You wouldn't want a Vault Edition taking sales away from a new run.
...I'd say the health of the Pinball building industry is indicated by the number of Vault Editions!
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What better reason to resurrect one of my favourite threads than a Bowen tutorial of my favourite pin!
Enjoy!
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Cheers Michael great video-dam after playing yours I'd like one again lol
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Was major fun to play and very challenging to achieve a good score.
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What better reason to resurrect one of my favourite threads than a Bowen tutorial of my favourite pin!
Enjoy!
Stop watching the video and play the real thing !
amazing machine - should be getting more love in my opinion. I really hope they do a VE on this title. Maybe they can use your game as the example @@*
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Yep Tron is one of those games that is so simple in it's ruleset , yet so difficult to achieve . It keeps you coming back for more and more . As for a Vault Edition of it , I'm not so sure that Stern will do it . They've already done quite a few re-runs of this title .
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Stop watching the video and play the real thing !
amazing machine - should be getting more love in my opinion. I really hope they do a VE on this title. Maybe they can use your game as the example @@*
Haha, good point Nino!
And cheers, welcome back anytime if you want to play it again. Or the next meet. *%*
Yep Tron is one of those games that is so simple in it's ruleset , yet so difficult to achieve . It keeps you coming back for more and more . As for a Vault Edition of it , I'm not so sure that Stern will do it . They've already done quite a few re-runs of this title .
Agree with this, very simple but SO hard. Bowen made it look way too easy.
Not sure if they will do a VE or not on this, very popular in the states and more Trons can only be a good thing!
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Another resurrection of my favourite thread!
Did a little bit of work on my Tron, thought others might like a look.
Hope you enjoy.
And thanks to Nino and RTBB I now have some Cliffy's to install as well.
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Very nice game you have there. ^^^
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One of the best games ever made from any era and any manufacturer.
Tron is pinball purity to me and ours will always stay with us, it's never leaving.