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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => General Pinball Discussion => Topic started by: Cursed on April 30, 2014, 11:57:09 PM
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At the end of my gamesroom i have space to hang either 2 playfields or 2 translites (or 1 of each) either side of the window.
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I would love to pinch some ideas and hopefully see some artwork that i have never seen before.
So my question is what are your 2 favorite playfields and backglass/translites? And what would you use? Playfields, Translites or one of each?
Thoughts?
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Tough call but I think 2x translites or back glasses. If I did go a pf I reckon a space invaders one. As far as translites etc again maybe a space invaders and paragon or medusa or a cv which is one of my faves and I have one without a game.
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easy call.paragon and lost world by paul farris
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I'd get two backglasses for game you will never own
Big bang bar, gottlieb EM, paragon/lost world
Framed flyers look good too
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i like nice EM backglasses myself
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Toss up between Black Knight and Lost World.
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Your collection consists of later model games.
Maybe buy the alternate "Shadow" translite, and compliment it with a classic SS backglass title like Paragon, Fathom or Medusa.
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Whatever you do, you should backlight them somehow, either with insert lights or backbox lights. I'm not expecting you to go to these lengths, but this looks pretty schmick:
http://www.tested.com/art/makers/455671-maker-project-lighting-old-pinball-playfields/
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BG, Black Knight 1980 - Bally Strikes And Spares. PF, Firepower And Black Knight 1980
Pinpal
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BG, Black Knight 1980 - Bally Strikes And Spares. PF, Firepower And Black Knight 1980
Pinpal
+1 to Strikes and Spares, it's stunning and a classic. CPR have just repo'ed this glass so you could have a perfect one.
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Baywatch and The Shadow...only joking.....Strikes and Spares and Paragon :)
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It's a tough decision what to hang on your last remaining wall space.
I have so many Backglasses translights and Playfields I want to frame and hang but dot have the room. Maybe one day lol.
I'd be going with Backglasses back lit or even in there backboxes if your space allows.
My space invaders wall hanger looks amazing but good luck finding one
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(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/03/byve2e9e.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/03/a3e8apur.jpg)
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(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/03/a3e8apur.jpg)
Now that's what im talking about! Love it!
Also liked Pete's suggestion of getting ones for games ill never own, BBB and Krull come to mind. Good luck finding them though im guessing.
I may need to spend some time looking at the ipdb for some playfield/backglass artwork that i have not seen before.
Does anyone know of a listing easier or better than IPDB?
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For something rare, unusual and cool, Stern Viper. Have not seen this for a looooong time.
http://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=2739&picno=24167&zoom=1
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At the end of the day though, you can only buy what is for sale
either buy a backglass that has been reproduced, or monitor the 'For Sale' sections on the forums
backglasses can also be found on e-bay, but they tend to be expensive. (or ugly Gottlieb sys3 translights)
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If I had a space invaders BG set up like Daniel's, I wouldn't care about putting any more up. My wall would be complete just with that.
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I would put 3 x translites side by side, or make a square of four.
The four translites that always get people talking and really represent pinball to the whole world are -
1. Twilight Zone
2. Addams Family
3. Star Trek Next Generation
4. Indianna Jones - widebody
These 4 translites always get everyone debating and talking.
You cant beat the top four worlds best known n loved titles.
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Go with some new Stern Translites and a mix of the previously 4 suggested. Its all going to be fun and be a great conversation starter.
Brett