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Title: Attack From Mars - How to ruin an AFM
Post by: pinnies4me on September 17, 2010, 07:40:11 PM
This has got to be the worst "mod" I have ever seen! Talk about wreck the game!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/attack-mars-pinball-full-stickers-set-/120622730638?pt=AU_CoinOp&hash=item1c15accd8e

I also love the way this particular machine is "awaiting a full body resticker (originals nos)" - I would have thought that nos decals would be pretty unusable 15 years later? And weren't these games screened - pretty sure mine is, so how could they be nos?
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Pintoxicated on September 17, 2010, 08:09:48 PM
I'd be very wary.  This guy also runs a print shop from memory.......... #@#

Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Greg on September 17, 2010, 08:11:27 PM
This has got to be the worst "mod" I have ever seen! Talk about wreck the game!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/attack-mars-pinball-full-stickers-set-/120622730638?pt=AU_CoinOp&hash=item1c15accd8e

I also love the way this particular machine is "awaiting a full body resticker (originals nos)" - I would have thought that nos decals would be pretty unusable 15 years later? And weren't these games screened - pretty sure mine is, so how could they be nos?

I like this guys thinking

one ad two items
  
1. sticker set for sale
2. oh by the way the games for sale   talk about saving a buck  !@#
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Strangeways on September 17, 2010, 08:38:11 PM

Ruined a beautiful game.  ^&^

What were they thinking ?
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Caveoftreasures on September 17, 2010, 08:42:08 PM
I like the backbox mod (which can always be removed anyway) but i dont like the other sticker mods. Each to their own.

Nothing wrong with giving it a go. Someone else out there may love it !  !@#
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: ddstoys on September 17, 2010, 10:03:37 PM
Ewwww that's all I'm going to say
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Pop Bumper Pete on September 18, 2010, 02:52:24 AM
I think you should contact him and find out if he will do a custom sticker set for BBB!!
 ()
It will make the game worth thousands more  <.>
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: pinnies4me on September 18, 2010, 08:28:54 AM
I think you should contact him and find out if he will do a custom sticker set for BBB!!
 ()
It will make the game worth thousands more  <.>

I'll do that, right after I get that frontal lobotomy out of the way.. .. ..
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: swampy76 on September 18, 2010, 10:07:29 AM
I visited capital pinball a couple of weeks ago. He showed me this AFM, the stickers look ok but it won't be for everyone. As for the prices of his pins........ %.%

No chance. He has a Cactus Canyon that he wants over 15k for.......and it ain't mint I can assure you. Wants to charge me 6k for a LOTR and I couldn't even look at it because it is out on site.

Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: pinnies4me on September 18, 2010, 10:25:24 AM
2 minutes talking to this guy (well, 2 words from you and the rest from him) would be enough, wouldn't it?
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: pinball god on September 18, 2010, 11:15:17 AM
This has got to be the worst "mod" I have ever seen! Talk about wreck the game!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/attack-mars-pinball-full-stickers-set-/120622730638?pt=AU_CoinOp&hash=item1c15accd8e

I also love the way this particular machine is "awaiting a full body resticker (originals nos)" - I would have thought that nos decals would be pretty unusable 15 years later? And weren't these games screened - pretty sure mine is, so how could they be nos?
Spot on with your comments. Mod ordinary, cab decals also a mod as cabs were screened as original.
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Wotto on September 18, 2010, 12:58:52 PM
I visited capital pinball a couple of weeks ago. He showed me this AFM, the stickers look ok but it won't be for everyone. As for the prices of his pins........ %.%

No chance. He has a Cactus Canyon that he wants over 15k for.......and it ain't mint I can assure you. Wants to charge me 6k for a LOTR and I couldn't even look at it because it is out on site.




OK sorry to say this but I HAVE to say this FOOL of a man has just uttelry p*ssed me off.
He has been emailing me about the FH I have for sale on Ebay and treating me like a complete noob.
Today he sends me a message that says " I took another look at your game and I am willing to offer you $2500.00 as it has broken ramps and is an import" ( I have it listed as a 3k start price )

I mean F*CK ME - did he even LOOK at my game?
Naturally the reply to this complete IDIOT stated that I knew he RIPPED PEOPLE OFF with his pricing of games and I said a bit more. What a complete and utter TOOL of a man  %%$ !!@ %%$
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: markc on September 18, 2010, 02:06:08 PM


hmmm

nice questions and answers too from  Sarah

still not for everyone but I am sure some will like them , just like the addams and twilight back board ones
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Wotto on September 18, 2010, 03:10:33 PM
 :lol :lol So this LUNATIC emails me back and says that it is people like ME and US collectors driving the prices up on games  !@#
Oh - HOW does he come to that conclusion you ask - OK.....

He says it is because we buy them , and ( wait for this ) .............fix them up and restore them  ^&^
OMG I think I have found my new best mate in the industry  @.@
I have a special knack for bringing out the best in people  :lol
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: pinnies4me on September 18, 2010, 03:34:47 PM
While the original post was because of the decals themselves and the BS claim, I have had my own experience with this piece of work Wotto, you're not alone mate!!
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Wotto on September 18, 2010, 04:20:33 PM
While the original post was because of the decals themselves and the BS claim, I have had my own experience with this piece of work Wotto, you're not alone mate!!

Yeah sorry to hijack the thread - but I had to vent - sorry.
Now back on track......how poxy are these guys decals  #@#
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Pintoxicated on September 18, 2010, 05:17:52 PM
While the original post was because of the decals themselves and the BS claim, I have had my own experience with this piece of work Wotto, you're not alone mate!!

+1

I have been trying to refrain from telling a story from my experience with him........there are some special people out there that's for sure.
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Strangeways on September 18, 2010, 06:19:56 PM

I think I know this character - I was looking for a Gottlieb Spirit years ago, and he had one. It was decribed as in working condition and "shopped". Found out that it had dropped off the back of a truck and was in pieces. Once they knew I knew the REAL condition, they were prepared to drop the price from $2500, to $2000.  ^%^

Wotto - I'll bet this character has a buyer lined up for your machine, so he wants it cheap so he can onsell it for $5000. But I'll bet he will describe it as one of his own "restored" machines, or install CRAPPY decals (like ATM).

I would add him to your "banned eBayer" lists.

"Broken Ramps" is a classic - I guess he does not know how to use the internet to look at your webpage.

So what does he sell ? I guess ONLY Hankins (made in Australia), because he obviously does not like imports  !!@
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: slammer on September 18, 2010, 08:56:49 PM
I might hijack this thread, not all cabinet decals are that bad, some look quite at home.

EG my Junkyard....


(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3465/609/21160304026_large.jpg)
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3465/609/21160304025_large.jpg)
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: ddstoys on September 18, 2010, 09:35:59 PM
That does look good Angelo I've seen a couple of good cabinet decals can't remember what they were.    I did like the backbox of the afm but them space ships.  Ewww
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: pinball god on September 18, 2010, 10:57:52 PM
I reckon side art finishes off a game. All mine have the standard black and wish they were more interesting. Maybe someone here with the skill and artist flair can start designing some and might start a whole new business for themselves. Dunno what do others reckon?
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Strangeways on September 18, 2010, 11:07:49 PM
I reckon side art finishes off a game. All mine have the standard black and wish they were more interesting. Maybe someone here with the skill and artist flair can start designing some and might start a whole new business for themselves. Dunno what do others reckon?

Great idea. There's some great "mods" out there already - I particularly like the Terminator 2 mirrored sidewalls - they look great. Angelo's machine looks VERY professional and it suits the machine.
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: slammer on September 18, 2010, 11:21:20 PM
Thanks for the comments guys, I also have done my Indy 500.

The most amusing thing is that this guy has directley copied the kit from Treasure Cove.........

http://www.treasure-cove.net/AttackfromMars.htm

What a cock toaster!
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: ddstoys on September 18, 2010, 11:28:46 PM
Thanks for the link Angelo really like the decals for the stand ups might have to get a set for my RFM
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Caveoftreasures on September 19, 2010, 12:34:58 AM
You guys crack me up. WTF is a "cock toaster".

(I have visions of a sausage in a toaster ! not good). lol lol  %.% %.% %.%  ^&^ ^&^ ^&^ ^&^
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Dirty daz on September 23, 2010, 03:36:41 PM
I might hijack this thread, not all cabinet decals are that bad, some look quite at home.

EG my Junkyard....


(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3465/609/21160304026_large.jpg)
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3465/609/21160304025_large.jpg)
NICE!
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: madness on August 20, 2011, 05:27:36 PM
I might hijack this thread, not all cabinet decals are that bad, some look quite at home.

EG my Junkyard....


(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3465/609/21160304026_large.jpg)
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3465/609/21160304025_large.jpg)

Looks AWESOME!!

Where can i get me some?
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: TUF-427 on August 20, 2011, 08:07:11 PM
Junkyard looks great,very cool idea..

I had also thought about mirroring on the T2,will make the playfield look bigger I think...

that Ebay links gone by the way youve all scared him off!
Title: Re: How to ruin an AFM
Post by: Prince on August 20, 2011, 08:45:43 PM
Forget the side art, i'd rather take Angelo's Linear Power amps.

SC.