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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => Sunday pinball questionnaire => Topic started by: Strangeways on October 19, 2009, 10:49:38 PM
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Sorry peeps - A day late - But better late than never !
1. Earliest pinball memory?
2. All time favorite pin? Why?
3. Favorite pinball manufacture?
4. Favorite game in your collection? Why?
5. How long have you been collecting?
6. First game and how did you find it?
7. Do you still have it?
8. What are you currently working on?
9. Most wanted game to add to your collection?
10. Best all time bargain game added to your collection?
11. Worst ever miss – tell us about the one that got away!
12. Worst ever purchase – tell us about the game you wished you never bought
13. Describe your collection
14. Describe your gamesroom
15. Do you have other games other than pinball?
16. Where can you see the hobby in 10 years?
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Strangeways wrote - "Sorry peeps - A day late - But better late than never !"
That's OK, i didn't realize this thread was ready to go. Alright......I'll try not to bore......
1. Earliest pinball memory?
Around '81 (i think). Can't remember where or what game (probably a pub or caravan park when on holidays) my dad put some money in a machine and explained the flippers. He was not into pinball. This is a VERY vague memory. After that, when i saw a machine i'd check it out, or if had money (rarely) i'd play it. When i worked out there were rules, addiction kicked in. I also loved video games (Xevious blew me away when i first saw it, and there were some awesome games coming through not long after). There weren't many machines around my area, mainly late 70's Ballys. My parents would occasionally (once a year or so) take me to an arcade, where i saw heaps of early 70's late 80's pins. When prices went from 20c to 40c, that really killed it for me (2 games for a buck instead of 5), but i still tried to fit pinball in whenever i could. Loved living in a time where Kiosks, Fish and Chip shops, Corner stores etc. had pins. Who new that the old SuperSonic or Kiss or whatever over in the corner getting bashed everyday would become such a collectable in years to come. Was a great time in my life, i'm attempting to live it again!
2. All time favorite pin? Why?
Paragon. Colossal machine. King of all late 70's early 80's to me. Art and playfield way over the top.
3. Favorite pinball manufacture?
Hard to say. If i had to choose, i'd choose Bally, if anything for the art. Late 70's Bally's had great art, really colourful, bold and round (no i don't mean breasts either *)*). I also like the art on old Gotts. Pinball is art to me.
4. Favorite game in your collection? Why?
Can't say yet. Flash vs Gorgar. Flash feels really good, but Gorgar is just a prick (ie, challenging). Haven't played either enough yet to choose.
5. How long have you been collecting?
1 month
6. First game and how did you find it?
Gorgar from a dealer in Sydney. First pin, a dream since i was about 10.
7. Do you still have it?
Yes i won't be selling this one.
8. What are you currently working on?
As in repairs? Top left flipper on Flash. My brothers a great tech he's got it covered.
9. Most wanted game to add to your collection?
Paragon.
10. Best all time bargain game added to your collection?
Well i thought the Flash i bought of Rollerball was a great deal. Thanks Rollerball. ^^^
11. Worst ever miss – tell us about the one that got away!
None yet, i'm sure it will happen.
12. Worst ever purchase – tell us about the game you wished you never bought
None yet as long as they keep working.
13. Describe your collection
Gorgar and Flash, 2 pins from 1979. Looking for more pins from this era.
14. Describe your gamesroom
A bedroom sized room with my record/cd collection (i also love Rock'n'roll). Can fit 2 more machines before i start invading the lounge room !*!. Will be working on posters etc. when i get time.
15. Do you have other games other than pinball?
only a PS2, but i've seemed to have lost interest in video games. Loved C64 when i was young (was very lucky my parents bought me one), next best thing to being in an arcade back then.
16. Where can you see the hobby in 10 years?
Mmm well i'm new the hobby so i'm not sure. I'll certainly be involved. My friends and family aren't into pinball much at all, but why can't i get them off my machines??? Pinball is just TOO COOL. It will always be around i think/hope.
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Good one Braddo ^^^ Sounds like the bug has definitely bitten you again . Watch out .. they will keep breeding and you will want/need more room
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Good read Braddo.Good era of pins your into.Certainly some classics from here.
Ian
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Well done, Braddo, and thanks for an interesting story.
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Great read - Sounds like you enjoy the same games as I do.
Paragon is the most awesome Pinball machine.
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Great read - Sounds like you enjoy the same games as I do.
Paragon is the most awesome Pinball machine.
Strangeways, if i could choose any of the machines out of your collection, ballywannabe's collection, and Rollerball's collection, i'd have every pin i'm after.
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One month 2 machines, 12 months from now I reckon you will have at least 2 more %$%
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Enjoyed your read, thanks for taking the time to post ^^^
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Cheers. I'm enjoying living the dream, don't know why i waited so long.
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good one braddo
it does become a bit hard to own just one pin.
its funny what you say about your friends not being into pins yet they cant get off them.
i have seen it many times myself
keep going with your hobbie
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Strangeways, if i could choose any of the machines out of your collection, ballywannabe's collection, and Rollerball's collection, i'd have every pin i'm after.
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Hey - hands off my machines ^.^ ^.^
Yeah, Paragon is a great game, both to look at and play. Sound is the only aspect that is a bit wanting.
cheers
Ian
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Great stuff ^^^
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Great read. Flash is a great machine. In my last year at uni, a brand new Flash arrived. Played it for hours.
I agree - Paragon was a classic -artwork and good machine to play.
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Great read. Flash is a great machine. In my last year at uni, a brand new Flash arrived. Played it for hours.
I agree - Paragon was a classic -artwork and good machine to play.
Me agree to! I just wish the that art work on, for example Paragon didnt start earlier as this is why this pin is so special.