The Aussie Pinball Arcade
Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => Your Collection => Topic started by: wingtipvortex on November 27, 2008, 10:38:19 PM
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Well, i only have 1 at the moment, so i cant really call it a "collection" %$%
But its a pin ive been searching for, for some time. Always good to get the one you want ^^^
The good thing is, when im drinking beer, it looks like i have 2 ()
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Nice work!
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I've never seen this machine.. Heard a fair bit about it, but I've never played one..
Nice picture..
Oh, by the way - "It never stops at just one pinball"...
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Looks like its in the front room with you... way to go.
Never seen one either.. and yours looks incredibly crisp!
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Yeah, it is a bit rare to see one in Aus, most ive heard about are in the states. As far as i know this is the only one in Tas.
The light show and sounds are awsome, but its not rated highly for its shallow rule set. It keeps me on my toes for sure sometimes, and i like the darker themes in pins. A game can range anywhere from 3 to 4 mins, to half an hour if your on the ball(so to speak) ::) But i like a challenge ()
And on the last ball you get the chance to double your score with a double ramp shot!
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Looks like its in the front room with you... way to go.
Never seen one either.. and yours looks incredibly crisp!
::) I couldn't bear to put in the garage just yet, i like to sit and stare at it #.#
The cab has only had very slight touch ups, i was lucky. The BG is in really good nick, which was important to me. It just had some electrical and plastics issues which are mostly( ill call you soon Owen () ) fixed. Other than that, im really happy with it.
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Cool! BTW, a garage is no place for a classic like that - better stay where it is! :)
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Great looking pin, I have never played a POTO but would like to after looking at the pic of yours and the pics on IPDB. I only have 1 pinball machine (JD) but hopefully one day I will double my "collection" *%*
Matthew
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Nice pin ! ^^^
I think POTO has one of the nicest art packages going around...
Well close second to Circus ( Gottlieb of course <.> )
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POTO is an awesome game! I used to play one of these to death in an amusement centre in Laurieton (NSW midnorth coast, the amusement centre is long gone now) so i guess i was lucky getting to play it! the game was near new at the time so it was in great condition both cosmetically and playwise.
Great art, great sound and great game play.. what more could anyone ask for?!
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That machine is a looker for sure. Keep collecting!
:)
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Sweet pinball, can't say I've ever played one, cool theme
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Yeah, it is a bit rare to see one in Aus, most ive heard about are in the states. As far as i know this is the only one in Tas.
The light show and sounds are awsome, but its not rated highly for its shallow rule set. It keeps me on my toes for sure sometimes, and i like the darker themes in pins. A game can range anywhere from 3 to 4 mins, to half an hour if your on the ball(so to speak) ::) But i like a challenge ()
And on the last ball you get the chance to double your score with a double ramp shot!
Looks great, how did you get it inside? Must be a single man? :lol As for it being the only one in Tasmania - Its probably the only PINBALL in tas *)* Just joking, looks awesome
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Yeah, it is a bit rare to see one in Aus, most ive heard about are in the states. As far as i know this is the only one in Tas.
The light show and sounds are awsome, but its not rated highly for its shallow rule set. It keeps me on my toes for sure sometimes, and i like the darker themes in pins. A game can range anywhere from 3 to 4 mins, to half an hour if your on the ball(so to speak) ::) But i like a challenge ()
And on the last ball you get the chance to double your score with a double ramp shot!
Looks great, how did you get it inside? Must be a single man? :lol As for it being the only one in Tasmania - Its probably the only PINBALL in tas *)* Just joking, looks awesome
Im lucky i guess, the lady likes to play pins too!! And suggested we put it in the living room. I cant argue with that *.* Ive got my cocktail in there too, bliss ^^^ No more room for another pin up there though, so its off to the garage when the second one arrives.
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Hey i just noticed that your translite has the guy masked.. I just won a POTO translite and it just has his ugly mug on it (unmasked). Why is yours different?
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Hey i just noticed that your translite has the guy masked.. I just won a POTO translite and it just has his ugly mug on it (unmasked). Why is yours different?
Ah, mine is an original backglass, screened on both sides to create a special effect in certain modes of the game. His mask will dissapear revealing his darker side. Its also mirrored in places. Its a really nice effect. Apparently these backglasses are near impossible to find, so im EXTRA careful when removing it.
Ill put a vid of what happens here soon, so you can see for yourself.
Id like a POTO translite to hang next to the pin, any chance you would sell yours &&
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Hey i just noticed that your translite has the guy masked.. I just won a POTO translite and it just has his ugly mug on it (unmasked). Why is yours different?
Ah, mine is an original backglass, screened on both sides to create a special effect in certain modes of the game. His mask will dissapear revealing his darker side. Its also mirrored in places. Its a really nice effect. Apparently these backglasses are near impossible to find, so im EXTRA careful when removing it.
Ill put a vid of what happens here soon, so you can see for yourself.
Id like a POTO translite to hang next to the pin, any chance you would sell yours &&
Now you've had your POTO for a while, would you be kind enough to give an opinion on the gameplay, audio, collector longevity &c? The artwork is absolutely superb IMHO - does the rest measure up?
I've had the game on the old wish list for ages. I have a framed translite (repro of course) up on the wall in my Addams Room as a sort of consolation prize in lieu of the real thing (not a sales pitch).
Thanks
Max
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Maxwiz, POTO has a very shallow rule set, its really about making ramp shots and achiveing multiball to get the jackpot. But it is a fast game and not that easy. The audio is a 9.5 out of 10 for me, and it compliments the artwork and general feel of the game. The lightshow is up there as well.
I find that i can totaly immerse myself in the dark atmosphere and dont really mind that the rules are a tad shallow.
Dont really know about collectability, approx 2750 made, so not that many compared to others. Its a pin i have wanted from day one, so i really enjoy owning it. As for it measuring up, unfortunatly i have to say no, the rule set lets it down. POTO had the potential to be a supurb pinball machine, but alas, it just sounds and looks great.
Mind you, there are many others that play a lot worse out there.
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Totally agree with the shallow rule set and also agree with the awesome sound and artwork.
All typical of DE of this era.... IMHO ....
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Nice machine you have there-great to see the rarer titles coming up. Great to here I'm not the only one who sits there looking at my machines "I know get a life"
Peter
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Thanks for your candid opinion - in spite of the shallow rules, if the rest of the package is as good as you say, POTO will remain on my hit list. Just can't get over good machines with "sinister" themes. Dammit - now I'll have to start saving up again.
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No problem, i dont see them in Australia that often for sale, i think one sold at the Sydney meet and auction for a very reasonable price.
Anything under 2K in good condition and original BG is a decent buy.
If i remember correctly, Bigdaddy sold a fully restored one some time ago for $1800?(correct me if im wrong Alan) which im sure would have been minty fresh.
But yes, ill stand behind the audio and artwork for sure.
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I also have a collection of 1
& i live in a tiny 1 bedroom unit so getting another is going to be a problem.
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Wow, ever since seeing this thread I've been curious about POTO. Would love to own one down the track, but can't see it happening at the moment unless an old lady has one in her attic that she needs to get rid of pronto. Ahhh pinball collecting...
Will you be posting any videos?
Cheers!
Adam.
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Nice machine you have there-great to see the rarer titles coming up. Great to here I'm not the only one who sits there looking at my machines "I know get a life"
Peter
Nothing wrong with sitting there looking at your machines.......it's what you do at the same time that is disturbing Mr Gorgar. !^!
POTO certainly is a special looking machine. I tried to play a couple of games on the one at Expo but it had issues unfortunately.
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Ahhh Blair, don't act like you don't take off your pants everytime you enter the pinnasium.
To keep things on track, we'll have to try and source a Phantom of the Opera for the upcoming Pinstock. If I can't own it, I'd at least like to play it.
And to quell any rumours (quell, it sounded like a real word when I typed it), there is no such thing as Pinstock, but it looked like fun in my mind. Pants off, screaming "MULTIBALL" and chuckling to myself.
Adam.
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Nice machine you have there-great to see the rarer titles coming up. Great to here I'm not the only one who sits there looking at my machines "I know get a life"
Peter
Nothing wrong with sitting there looking at your machines.......it's what you do at the same time that is disturbing Mr Gorgar. !^!
POTO certainly is a special looking machine. I tried to play a couple of games on the one at Expo but it had issues unfortunately.
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I saw a Phantom of the Opera at Kenny Priests Warehouse in QLD and the machine looked brand new.
The audio was great and the machine was excellent to play.
If you wanted to pick an upmarket looking pinball with beautiful rich colours, Phantom would be extremely hard to beat.
Beautiful Backglass/Translite. A stunning looking machine. Excellent gameplay too !
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Ahhh Blair, don't act like you don't take off your pants everytime you enter the pinnasium.
To keep things on track, we'll have to try and source a Phantom of the Opera for the upcoming Pinstock. If I can't own it, I'd at least like to play it.
And to quell any rumours (quell, it sounded like a real word when I typed it), there is no such thing as Pinstock, but it looked like fun in my mind. Pants off, screaming "MULTIBALL" and chuckling to myself.
Adam.
You're a worry........
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Will you be posting any videos?
Cheers!
Adam.
Heres the only vid ive done, its a bit....well, crappy #@# Note...the last shot straight down the drain at super speed, its a problem %.%