The Aussie Pinball Arcade
Aussie Pinball Forums => Member Services => Sales and Services => Australian Pinball Restorations => Topic started by: Strangeways on April 14, 2014, 10:44:00 PM
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"If I could ever go back in time.. I'd want to relive the moment.." - Well this is mine.
With the help of Marco, Marty and Greg, we have moved most games to the new building. I've had games stored for 2-6 years in a smaller building, that was filled to capacity. I can now SEE games I have not even unpacked in some cases. Most of the June 2013 imports were still wrapped up. Eventually, I wanted to set up the building as my Father had his building, in 1989 ish, when all the games were returned from route as he would up the business. Well today I got there.. They are almost all lined up.
There is one special moment I had with my 5 year old daughter, Chloe, who has spend almost every day with me (and his brother) unwrapping the toys. They have been just as enthusiastic as me. It has been a magical 5 weeks. Here is a picture of her battling with the wrapping on a 1965 Bally "Six Sticks". This is a SUPER rare title. There is one German game in Australia that I know of. This is the English version. This was the first 6 player game in history. A rare piece, but to see my 5 year old unwrap a game made before her parents were born was priceless.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/games/Pins%20008.JPG)
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/games/Pins%20010.JPG)
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The now infamous NINE Bally "Nip It" games. Famous for being a 70's game in a 50's diner (Happy Days).
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/games/Pins%20019.JPG)
Gottlieb EMs - These are all in excellent condition - except "Royal Flush" with needs playfield work. "Jet Spin" is pristine. One of the best EMs in terms of condition.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/games/Pins%20038.JPG)
Bally EMs - I rate these much higher than Gottliebs. Four "Flip Flops" and a "Captain Fantastic". New playfield is going into the CF.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/games/Pins%20050.JPG)
Now these three titles are perfect. Just flawless. Super rare, and I doubt these three will ever be seen in the same photo again. These games are out of a genuine collection. "Kick Off", "Knock Out", and "Boomerang". The latter has the "inverted headbox" - same as "Rogo" - which is still in storage.
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/games/Pins%20051.JPG)
My favorite era and manufacturer - Bally 1978 - 1981
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Two of the "Eight Balls" and "Star Treks" are earmarked for "Nearly In Box". "Nitro Groundshaker" was snapped up by the next door neighbor after he saw the artwork - and he is a car collector.
The Bally "Nearly In Box" restoration queue..
(http://australianpinballrestorations.com.au/pictures/misc/games/Pins%20032.JPG)
That's some serious work lined up !
But I spend a lot (too much) time just looking at these amazing older games. So much history, and so many need to be recorded in pictures.
^&^
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Its looking better all the time Nino, great to see its a family time thing as well. ^^^
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Love those early Ballys *%*
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Wow, mind blowing, ^^^
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Definitely porn...
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Some serious hardcore porno there, love it. It must be great to have so much space.
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Funny thing, behind Chloe is a tiger doing the same thing. Wow, where do you start? I am with you on the Bally 1978 - 81 era. Pinball was on a big roll and the Ballys got a lot of my coins in the arcades.
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That's the most amazing thing I've seen all day and it brought a big smile to my face.
I need to free a block between meetings to come and have a visit - photos are one thing but to see them in person...GASP!
Isn't it amazing how the younger ones react to pinnies? Last time I took my daughter with me (she's almost 3) to PBSP she went straight for a Bugs Bunny machine and switched it on. At that point even I hadn't realized she'd learnt how to power 'em up ;)
Your love of pinnies is so clear. Great it's not "just a business" for you. Awesome :D
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Thanks for the pics, love all the EM titles!
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Bally ss are so sweet. 2 x fathoms drool drool....are they taken?
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What a sight!!
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Mmmmm Pinball PORN #.# #.# #.# #.#
What a totally AWESOME sight!!
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Great pics, bet you can't wait to get into restoring them *%*
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So cool to see all those old girls
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No wonder I can't find a game to buy anymore. YOU have them all <.>
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Great post - well done ^^^
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That's it I'm cancelling my xxx subscription and will keep an eye out on this thread. Can't wait to see the place in the flesh, now that I have the time.
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Great post and so many great games.
Can't wait to poke my head in sometime when you are up and running Nino.
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Great setup Nino it looks fantastic :-) and the machines you could open a museum :-)
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Once I have finished off the "fit out", I'll have a BBQ etc for members to pop around check the place out. It is an absolute mess at the moment.