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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => Sunday pinball questionnaire => Topic started by: Strangeways on August 08, 2009, 08:22:57 PM
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1. Earliest pinball memory?
2. All time favorite pin? Why?
3. Favorite pinball manufacture?
4. Favorite game in your collection? Why?
5. How long have you been collecting?
6. First game and how did you find it?
7. Do you still have it?
8. What are you currently working on?
9. Most wanted game to add to your collection?
10. Best all time bargain game added to your collection?
11. Worst ever miss – tell us about the one that got away!
12. Worst ever purchase – tell us about the game you wished you never bought
13. Describe your collection
14. Describe your gamesroom
15. Do you have other games other than pinball?
16. Where can you see the hobby in 10 years?
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1.EARLIEST MEMORY was when i was 8 yrs old in 1978 and seeing a WILLIAMS Flight of the Phoenix at a local milk bar in sydney at Reevesby i think.The older kids would not let us smaller kids touch it but it was pink and yellow n looked great.
2.FAVOURITE PIN changes every week but TWILIGHT for weirdness and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cause i bought it for my 8 yr old daughter and seeing her face when she plays it is priceless.NINJA NINJA !! and the colours n soundtrack are just great turned up.Two very different machines.One is real challenging and the other just loads of fun.
3. FAVOURITE PIN MANUFACTURER is Bally/Williams for deep rule sets but Data/East/Sega for fun and ease of flow.
4. FAVOURITE GAME changes weekly cause i got over 20 and cant make my mind up but this week is Sega Viper Night Drive and Sega Starship Troopers for just insane multiball, but Ninja Turtles cause my daughter and i just love it to death.Just Fun n makes u feel like a big kid turned up real loud.
5.BEEN COLLECTING for about 9 months.went crazy and bought heaps of pins.I figured I worked 20 yrs like a dog 6 days a week and finally thought i should spend something on myself for a change.Pinball or any hobby keeps u getting outta bed.All work n no play makes anyone unhappy.We fixed that.Much to my wifes surprise but my eight year old daughter always backs me up when i say lets buy a pinball.any excuse will do.
6.FIRST GAME was Ninja Turtles thru Kenny Priest from Pinball Warehouse in QLD.Kenny is a top bloke and has been in the game for about 25years.His absolute positivity and happy personality about pinball just was a breath of fresh air which got us hooked.
7.STILL HAVE IT and is a keeper...dont believe in selling any toys.too hard to get.
8.WORKING ON a BUGS BUNNY BIRTHDAY BASH i bought which needed rubbers n bulbs- a few of.Bought it from a Guy who had it turned off for many many years but she fired up and all worked well.Love the look and shes a bit rare.got it real cheap too.
9.MOST WANTED GAME is a MONSTER BASH which will cost me a mint but i love the colours...i will probably buy one from MARK C because he has a knack of finding people top class machines if u are prepared to hand over the dollars...and his top end machines seem to be faultless.unless i can find a real good one in QLD.
10.BEST ALLTIME BARGAIN was a BATMAN FOREVER in mint condition for $1800 just six months ago from someone who needed cash real quick.but i have bought alot of machines real cheap in this very slow economy.
11.WORST EVER MISS will be the machine a certain melbourne seller has which i want real bad and its been sitting there for a few months.rare n hard to get but no one has bought it yet...when i pay for the current few machines i have ordered, it is next..if its gone, i will add it to the worst miss ever list...so i cant tell u its name or u bloody guys will snap it up !! lol.
12. WORST PURCHASE hasnt happened cause i will not buy projects..dont have the time since i run my own security business and pinball techs charge like dentists (sorry all u hard to find rare as hens teeth pinball techs)...
13. Collection is over 22 plus..Lots of Diversity.All 1991 forwards.Love the 90's machines.Lots of late 96 97 98 stuff.
14.GAMESROOM was the garage, but it has spilled over to other rooms to i move to a farm i am purchasing with a huge shed etc.
15.OTHER GAMES was a pool table but it had to go to a make room cause i could fit 4 machines in its place..goodbye pool table.
16.HOBBY IN TEN YEARS will be great fun still...PRICES GOING UP AND UP AS DEMAND OUTSTRIPS SUPPLY....good to see people like MARK C BRINGING IN ALOT PARTS WHICH IS GREAT FOR THE HOBBY...I worry that pinball techs are a rare commodity and a few of the guys r getting older...
Mark C NEEDS to have 10 more kids please so we have a new generation of pinball techs to keep us all going...hope STERN survives but not confident there??....THIS HOBBY WILL ALWAYS BE A GREAT WAY TO MEET NICE PEOPLE N SHARE A FEW GAMES OF PINBALL OVER A COLD DRINK. CHEERS. #*#
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Yet another great read, thanks for sharing ^^^ ^^^
Over 20 machines in just 9 months is pretty good going, as far as im concerned!! it took me 20 years to get the dozen machines i currently own :lol :lol
I understand what you say about pinball techs becoming a rare breed, I havent met anyone in a long time now who can fix pins, prompting myself to learn all i could/can about them. As a result of that i get the odd bit of pin repair work on the side. I dont believe in taking huge amounts of money from people though coz its always fun for me to get to see and play games i may never have seen/played before, so its all good!!
Sorry to get off track, once again thanks for the great read.. i really look forward to these questionaires every week..
Cheers.. Mitch
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Great read mate, you are so right, you work hard all your life why not treat your self, its a great hobbie and they are a fun family thing to play.
Ian
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Entertaining read!
No point in MarkC having more kids in order for them to become pinball techs - it is a well-known fact he couldn't fix a pin to save himself!!
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Good read, thanks for posting
Wow 20 games in 9 months top effort #*#. I agree pinball is one awesome hobby, where abouts in Queensland are you?? are you interested in having a mini meet for some of us brisbane based AP members??
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Great read - and a diverse collection is always a cool thing to have as you change your "favorite pin" quite often.
Pinball Techs - Yes, they are hard to find, and there are many reasons why there are not "full time" techs. So many problems these days are "5 minute fixes", and owners often feel like they are being "ripped off". Alternatively, older machines will take a lot longer if you don't have the experience. It is a difficult problem, but this problem existed in the 70's when woodrail techs moved to other industries etc.. Internet guides and forums have pathed the way for hobbyists to become techs. It is a lot easier now than it was 10 years ago.
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Great read - and a diverse collection is always a cool thing to have as you change your "favorite pin" quite often.
Pinball Techs - Yes, they are hard to find, and there are many reasons why there are not "full time" techs. So many problems these days are "5 minute fixes", and owners often feel like they are being "ripped off". Alternatively, older machines will take a lot longer if you don't have the experience. It is a difficult problem, but this problem existed in the 70's when woodrail techs moved to other industries etc.. Internet guides and forums have pathed the way for hobbyists to become techs. It is a lot easier now than it was 10 years ago.
There must be a few in Melbourne? Mostly working for dealers but there is Owen as well who is full-time and absolutely flat out from what he said last time I saw him.
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Excellent read! Thanks for taking the time to post your answers.
What's the chance of some photos for us all to drool over? &&
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I will try n get my digital camera and take some photos this arvo to post.I will read the forums to work out how to put the pictures up.
**I would be happy to have a meet and any brisy guys (or anyone interested) can come over n play any of the machines..i live at Upper Coomera near Dreamworld....i will need a few weeks to get some little things on a few of the machines done before i can show them all off ( i broke the glass the other day on ninja turtles accidentally when moving) and viper night drive is going in for a service cause the flipper starting sticking (its under warranty n not going to cost me a penny)....but i will post when i am avail to have some people over for sure...watching others play the machines is good value....I just had a new mate pop over and he decided to play popeye outta all the machines..he had a blast...I thought "wait till he gets his hands on some of the other action packed" machines...he will never want to leave.bloody fun pinball,just alot of fun. $#$
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Great Read and what a great collection Keep up the good work ^^^
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I will try n get my digital camera and take some photos this arvo to post.I will read the forums to work out how to put the pictures up.
**I would be happy to have a meet and any brisy guys (or anyone interested) can come over n play any of the machines..i live at Upper Coomera near Dreamworld....i will need a few weeks to get some little things on a few of the machines done before i can show them all off ( i broke the glass the other day on ninja turtles accidentally when moving) and viper night drive is going in for a service cause the flipper starting sticking (its under warranty n not going to cost me a penny)....but i will post when i am avail to have some people over for sure...watching others play the machines is good value....I just had a new mate pop over and he decided to play popeye outta all the machines..he had a blast...I thought "wait till he gets his hands on some of the other action packed" machines...he will never want to leave.bloody fun pinball,just alot of fun. $#$
Cool..
I'm in Yatala which is only 15mins from your place, 20 pins well I'm there with bells on.. can't say I've played Sega Viper Night Drivin before?? thanks
Leon aka v8racefan
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Entertaining read!
No point in MarkC having more kids in order for them to become pinball techs - it is a well-known fact he couldn't fix a pin to save himself!!
hmmmmm i can change a rubber or bulb
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thanks Brett ,
yes mate i have a MB on the way
new playfield new IPB decals the works
even found a few SS......
as for 10 kids .... you better not hope my wife reads this
have to catch up when we come up over christmas break
mark
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It's funny how addiction happens so quick. I thought I was getting bad in a hurry - but that's a fantastic effort caveoftreasures $#$ $#$
If you ever were to open your home, I'd love to come along and meet some AP members ans see your awesome collection.
As said, maybe some pics in the mean time would keep us drooling sufficiently @@*
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Mark, i will see u well before xmas when i come and spend a dollar or two with ya.....still a few pins i want....(gulp)...there goes my retirement package !!......and for the record, i am sure you can probably show a few pinball techs a thing or two....otherwise, your in the shit if ya techs ever decide to retire !!!....sssshhh, dont let em know, they might ask for more money..... ^&^
.........and for pistolpete from brisneyland (excellent name for the best part of australia)......... i have invited v8racefan over and he will be here monday night to take some photos (hopefully he wont forget the camera) ....he only lives 10 mins down the road.....so i can share a few photos with everyone...
...I have 3 pins in transit (spacejam from my good mate tony turner and independance day from mark c....and twilight from kenny at underwood) but the other 18 plus pins will be here for photos....then we can organise a night and play a few, with liquid refreshments ofcourse..... $#$
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Thanks for another good read. You really got bitten by the pinball bug! Can't wait to see some photos.
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no worries mate
I have 100 odd pins due in next 6-8 weeks a and should have another container or 2 more by christmas
plus a few parts ones too ....
still I have to be honest , i can only do the basic repairs and thats it , never had time to really watch and learn
wish i did 10 years ago when we brought Child Amusements
still I do try and help but I just get yelled at !@#
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no worries mate
I have 100 odd pins due in next 6-8 weeks a and should have another container or 2 more by christmas
plus a few parts ones too ....
still I have to be honest , i can only do the basic repairs and thats it , never had time to really watch and learn
wish i did 10 years ago when we brought Child Amusements
still I do try and help but I just get yelled at !@#
Frankly, we don't care if you can fix them or not, as long as parts and pinballs keep coming in to the country!
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no worries mate
I have 100 odd pins due in next 6-8 weeks a and should have another container or 2 more by christmas
plus a few parts ones too ....
still I have to be honest , i can only do the basic repairs and thats it , never had time to really watch and learn
wish i did 10 years ago when we brought Child Amusements
still I do try and help but I just get yelled at !@#
Frankly, we don't care if you can fix them or not, as long as parts and pinballs keep coming in to the country!
thanks mate
well if I have anything to do about it that will happen while I am still in the business
how about 3 inch black rubbers for 30 cents each
mark
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Great read - and a diverse collection is always a cool thing to have as you change your "favorite pin" quite often.
Pinball Techs - Yes, they are hard to find, and there are many reasons why there are not "full time" techs. So many problems these days are "5 minute fixes", and owners often feel like they are being "ripped off". Alternatively, older machines will take a lot longer if you don't have the experience. It is a difficult problem, but this problem existed in the 70's when woodrail techs moved to other industries etc.. Internet guides and forums have pathed the way for hobbyists to become techs. It is a lot easier now than it was 10 years ago.
There must be a few in Melbourne? Mostly working for dealers but there is Owen as well who is full-time and absolutely flat out from what he said last time I saw him.
There are a few in Melbourne. Most Hobbyists have "crossed the line" into being competent techs through necessity and fulfilling the interest !
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Just updating this post with some pics of Bretts aka caveoftreasures current pins...
Thanks for inviting me over to check out your collection, he has some great titles in his collection, and it was good to catch up with a local pinhead, I really enjoyed talking pinballs all night, and thanks for the beers as well... top night #*#
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here's a few more...
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Thanks V8Racefan (Leon) for posting the photos.... ^^^
I will have to add (or get u to post em for me cause i am hopeless with the camera/upload thing) some more pics of the others (spacejam n independance day n twilight , freddy etc etc ) when i pick up and position a few more in the little space i have left to work with...
I might even add a photo of the wife hitting me cause I have started overtaking the house !*!
......(but dont pinballs look much better than the crap women like to bring home from the markets n shopping centres etc.lol
ps - next time get the mrs to drop ya off so i can feed you alot more beer and send ya home after 12 4xers instead of 3.thanks again mate.
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Hi Brett,
No probs mate, glad you liked the photo's, your joint is awesome, great effort to aquire so many pins such a short space of time. #*#
Yep next time I will get the wife to drop me off armed with a dozen or so bundy's :lol
Thanks again, top night
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Nice photos v8racefan - and very nice collection caveoftreasures ^^^
Are there 2 Star Treks in there or am I seeing things?
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Yeh there were 2 x star trek 25th anniversary's and two STNG but i have to get the second STNG from my mates place. I have a brother who likes star trek as well, so i thought why not buy 2 x each since they were in such great nick.
I am a bit of a star trek fan (give me captain janeway and a motel room anytime) lol. $#$
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7 of 9, any day of the week #.#
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Great to see the pictures of the line-up, pinball is much better described visually than in words.
Some interesting choices in that lot; I imagine it would be hard to get bored with so many titles available.
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hey Pinmad, you are correct, 7 of 9 from star trek anyday too ...lol
i should have said, captain janeway WITH 7 of 9 at the same time ofcourse .. lol
i am in the process of making up some more toppers for some of the other pins and will list some photos of all the different things i have collected to make some unique toppers...some machines i have bought the factory toppers for....
HEY CAN SOMEONE START A THREAD ABOUT TOPPERS AND WE CAN ALL SEND IN SOME PHOTOS.
ALOT OF PEOPLE DONT TEND TO HAVE EM ??? what do u guys think about toppers ???? @@^
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nice pins , great pictures
mark
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thanks mark. But no serious collection can be truly fullfilled til I have purchased a few now from you.My 8 yr old daughter wont rest till i buy her a shrek pinball for xmas.keep ya eye out for me.it has to be excellent condition, and ofcourse i will take advantage of that 50% discount structure you offer nice guys from Brisbane (LOL)...but keep a look out for me for a shrek.please.(are u doing layby for xmas????...seriously?)....if so get me one in pls. ^^^
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Great stuff ^^^
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fascinating read, thanks for sharing.
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I was recently told by a pinball tech that the biggest enemy to a pinball machine is not being played or turned on much.....
So i have come up with a easy way to find out how all the machines are going without having to play them all myself all the time....(which would take too long) .....so what i have come up with is a easy idea......
1. i invite the kids from next door over (both sides of my house), i then get my eight year old daughter and her 6 or 7 friends (all aged betwen 8 and 10 yrs) to go in the gamesroom and start all the machines up.
2. the kids are told they can only play all the machines if they come and tell me if anything goes wrong or if anything doesnt work right whilst they are playing....
3. they have to finish a game and not let the ball just sit there with the music going, waiting forever...etc etc
4. who ever plays the most machines gets an icecream.
Now, i get all the machines played, full service reports from all the kids (who are pretty switched on if a ball sticks or something) and the machines get a good play on a friday or sat night if its been a quiet week in the gamesroom without a friend or two....
** it just costs me too much money when the electricity box spins like crazy....anyway, i thought it was an easy way for the kids to have fun and the machines to get their weekly workout.... :D
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I was recently told by a pinball tech that the biggest enemy to a pinball machine is not being played or turned on much.....
Not sure where he gets that logic from.
Makes more sense with an EM
I like your strategy though. Everyone's a winner ^^^
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the tech said something about the computer boards get dry socket ?? or something like that cause they dont heat up ?? !@#
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thanks mark. But no serious collection can be truly fullfilled til I have purchased a few now from you.My 8 yr old daughter wont rest till i buy her a shrek pinball for xmas.keep ya eye out for me.it has to be excellent condition, and ofcourse i will take advantage of that 50% discount structure you offer nice guys from Brisbane (LOL)...but keep a look out for me for a shrek.please.(are u doing layby for xmas????...seriously?)....if so get me one in pls. ^^^
lol
yes mate thanks
shrek yes have one ....
i have 2 myself . one at my dads and one at my place . my 4 year loves it , she smiles everytime she plays it
layby is cool too of course
mark
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well the cave man (cave of treasures) now has his own personal tech..... me $#$ $#$ $#$
being a tech for the cave man is like being a kid in a candystore (in todays terms a kid in a ps3 or xbox 360 store)
so far i haven't found a problem i can't fix in his collection and i have been teaching him a few tricks of the trade.
the poor fellow was being charged am arm and a leg for the most simplest of faults (i.e for a simple opto fault a certain tech added a coil and an extra hour of labour to a 30 min repair job)
The condition of this fellows pins is unbelievable $$( $$( $$( $$(
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andrew, u r a good man.and its great u drink bourban and know how to fix anything and everything.and live down the road. BONUS.
..without this great forum/website,my fleet of 25 pins would not have your help to keep em in tip-top condition. $#$
the amazing jaw dropping condition refers to excellent ofcourse...I HOPE ! ...thank the stars. ^^^
........if only i could service them like u play star trek next gen, i would be happier. ^^^
the 2 x bugs bunny projects we are working on are coming along well. between the few cut wires from the previous owner, soggy flippers, few blown transistors, 50 crap bulbs, 20 shit rubbers, and few crappy connectors, ITS LIKE NEW...sort of...but close.
we will have to share a few pics of your board rebuilds and other handywork.
anyone in brisy or gold coast need a tech, andrew (beaky) is a friggin legend ! *%*
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Good work Beaky as for the tech beeing a rip of i think thats why you can pick up pins for cheap they get a tech out to fix a game get ripped of then next time it breaks they refuse to get it fixed and end up selling it not working. Which is good for us i guess
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andrew, u r a good man.and its great u drink bourban and know how to fix anything and everything.and live down the road. BONUS.
..without this great forum/website,my fleet of 25 pins would not have your help to keep em in tip-top condition. $#$
the amazing jaw dropping condition refers to excellent ofcourse...I HOPE ! ...thank the stars. ^^^
........if only i could service them like u play star trek next gen, i would be happier. ^^^
the 2 x bugs bunny projects we are working on are coming along well. between the few cut wires from the previous owner, soggy flippers, few blown transistors, 50 crap bulbs, 20 shit rubbers, and few crappy connectors, ITS LIKE NEW...sort of...but close.
we will have to share a few pics of your board rebuilds and other handywork.
anyone in brisy or gold coast need a tech, andrew (beaky) is a friggin legend ! *%*
thanks cave man
and yes the jaw drop does mean excellent condition pins.
if you think i play startrek next gen well wait till you see me play blackknight 2000.
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Thanks. What a great collection in such a short time - that's the passion of the pin!