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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: 5m3g_head on June 19, 2013, 04:57:13 PM

Title: Introduction
Post by: 5m3g_head on June 19, 2013, 04:57:13 PM

Hi Guys, Im Earle and Ive just signed up to do some research and try to work out which pinball will be my first.

As a bit of background Im more of a computer game player and have a healthy collection of retro Nintendo stuff, many game and watches, Gameboys and a few SNES and N64s.  Ive always wanted a pinball machine and over the years have often thought of buying one. I have fond memories of playing Medieval Madness, Fishtails and Getaway when I was younger. As much as Id like one of those they may be out of my price range, particularly MM.

Id like a machine similar to the above, Im an 80s child, so I like lots of flashing lights, toys, screens and fast play.

Im a hands on person and am not scared of maintaining or repairing a machine. Ive repaired game consoles, audio equipment, my cars and even a grandfather clock once. Having said that Im not looking for a restoration project (yet).

I live in Adelaide, so I’ll be keeping an eye on the market down here for something that grabs my fancy.

So what advice or recommendations do you have for me ?

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Blktgr74 on June 19, 2013, 05:29:04 PM

Hi you should be able to find something around $2k that is a good player but may need a little love eg. new rubbers, globes and a good clean up that you can "cut your teeth on". You have found the right place so ask lots of questions and you'll get lots of help.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: ddstoys on June 19, 2013, 05:37:14 PM

Welcome to AP.  MM is a title I'd like to own but out of reach of many of us.  But the other two Fishtales and getaway shouldn't be to hard to track down for a reasonable price.   Good luck on the hunt that's half the fun

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: pinnies4me on June 19, 2013, 07:02:34 PM

Welcome to AP Earle.

What sort of themes might you like?  Eg, I love Sci-fi, so they dominate my collection. Might help with some suggestions from members.

When you hit 20 posts you will have access to the trading section, quite a few games for sale, and better prices and more often than not better games than you would get from a dealer.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: 5m3g_head on June 19, 2013, 07:15:50 PM

I'm keen on a movie based theme. I'm a massive movie fan so a machine from a movie I like would be great. Perhaps starship troopers or demoliton man. I haven't played either of them though.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: studley67 on June 19, 2013, 07:43:09 PM

 $.$ how bout a "red drawf" machine.lol %.%

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: 5m3g_head on June 19, 2013, 08:25:22 PM

Quote from: studley67 on June 19, 2013, 07:43:09 PM

$.$ how bout a "red drawf" machine.lol %.%

I wish !

While we are dreaming can I also have a Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure pinball please.....Dude

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: ktm450 on June 19, 2013, 09:50:16 PM

 %)% good luck with your search

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: flippnaussie on June 21, 2013, 11:20:58 AM

Welcome!

Didn't know that about the trading section....Looks like I have to post some more!
Simon

Quote from: pinnies4me on June 19, 2013, 07:02:34 PM

Welcome to AP Earle.

What sort of themes might you like?  Eg, I love Sci-fi, so they dominate my collection. Might help with some suggestions from members.

When you hit 20 posts you will have access to the trading section, quite a few games for sale, and better prices and more often than not better games than you would get from a dealer.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: 5m3g_head on June 21, 2013, 04:29:15 PM

Yeah, Its a bit of a Pain, but I guess it keeps things tidy.