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Title: Paragon Pictures
Post by: punter on December 23, 2009, 08:30:29 PM
Heres a few pics of my Paragon.
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Post by: ddstoys on December 23, 2009, 08:39:54 PM
Oh man how good is that what a machine ()    Everytime i see one i want one even more !!!
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Post by: Strangeways on December 23, 2009, 09:04:19 PM

Stunning - That is one VERY nice Paragon. VERY rare to find them in this condition. Is the other side as unfaded ? Thats awesome to see an unfaded cabinet.

People wonder WHY there is so much "fuss" about Paragon - Here's a fine example.

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Post by: punter on December 23, 2009, 09:12:57 PM

Stunning - That is one VERY nice Paragon. VERY rare to find them in this condition. Is the other side as unfaded ? Thats awesome to see an unfaded cabinet.

People wonder WHY there is so much "fuss" about Paragon - Here's a fine example.

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Hey Strangeways,thanks for those comments and yes the other side is the same as this pic.The front area around the door it a bit faded but still good.Cheers Tony.
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Post by: Wotto on December 23, 2009, 09:14:07 PM
Real nice Tony - congrats mate. #*#
LONG time since I have seen an original cab in THAT condition.

Beautiful game - how does she play?

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Post by: punter on December 23, 2009, 09:19:56 PM
Real nice Tony - congrats mate. #*#
LONG time since I have seen an original cab in THAT condition.

Beautiful game - how does she play?


Hi Wotto,she plays great.We had a few family members over last week and it got a good work out.Mate i will give you a call after christmas and get you over for a bash.
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Post by: Wotto on December 23, 2009, 10:12:45 PM
Hi Wotto, Mate i will give you a call after christmas and get you over for a bash.

You sure mate  *!@- with my reputation with older games - I am like King Midas in reverse  #@#
 :lol :lol
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Post by: Strangeways on December 23, 2009, 10:30:58 PM

Stunning - That is one VERY nice Paragon. VERY rare to find them in this condition. Is the other side as unfaded ? Thats awesome to see an unfaded cabinet.

People wonder WHY there is so much "fuss" about Paragon - Here's a fine example.

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Hey Strangeways,thanks for those comments and yes the other side is the same as this pic.The front area around the door it a bit faded but still good.Cheers Tony.


You are indeed lucky, as they are almost impossible to find in this condition.

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Post by: chris288 on December 24, 2009, 01:45:41 AM
Best looking Paragon Ive seen . ^^^

Hope it plays as good as it looks.

Congrats on your purchase, you must be very proud.
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Post by: Retropin on December 24, 2009, 10:14:23 AM
Have to admit... that is the BEST Paragon ive ever seen.. it is in superb condition. Many collectors here with mouths wide open at that one!
Now all you need is a crisp Lost World next to it  %.%
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Post by: Ballywannabe on December 24, 2009, 09:27:03 PM
That is one sweet Paragon ^^^

Seems it did not get much use back in the day and has been kept out of sunlight since.  It even still has the deflector plastic to knock the ball into the Treasure Chamber before they decided not to use it! If you have trouble making the shot to the Treasure Chamber just take the plastic out.  Apparently back in 1979 when they were building the machine there were problems with the kicker hole being under the plastic so they moved it into the lane and blocked the gap with a metal plate, but for some reason left the deflector plastic in place *!@ *!@ *!@

cheers
Ian
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Post by: Extra Ball on December 25, 2009, 12:11:06 AM
supurb  #*#
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Post by: silverball on December 25, 2009, 10:00:13 AM
Looks great, be proud. ^^^
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Post by: andnic on January 04, 2010, 10:17:23 PM
Awsome machine looks fantastic, I have just about finished restoring mine..Will add some more pics to the restore section shortly.

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Post by: deadlydave on January 05, 2010, 01:09:07 AM
Great score Punter  ^^^

It looks sensational!!

Cheers
Dave
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Post by: carbonROD on January 05, 2010, 02:38:14 PM
WOW!!! They dont make em like that anymore  ^^^
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Post by: Mango2 on January 20, 2010, 05:01:11 PM

Amazing artwork, awesome condition.  #*#
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Post by: pinball god on January 20, 2010, 06:59:55 PM
the best I've seen. Happy for you. Did you buy this local or import it?
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Post by: punter on January 24, 2010, 07:14:48 PM
the best I've seen. Happy for you. Did you buy this local or import it?
Hey pinball god,i was lucky to purchase it in Sydney area.Cheers Tony.
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Post by: pinball god on January 24, 2010, 11:31:50 PM
You're a very lucky man Tony. Remember the guy who wanted to sell his non working one. Well I decided to buy it as is seeing I love the look of a Paragon. But he decided not to sell. Asked a few times now but he won't budge  !!! Patience looks like the go and maybe I'll get lucky like you  !@#
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Post by: Ant68 on June 05, 2010, 07:16:32 AM
Awesome looking and awesome condition ,
I nearly bought one of those about 6 months ago from a bloke in just out side of LA , he was and architect  and had it for 20 years , she was ultra sweet .I was happy to spend the money and air freight it over, so It don't get knock around in the container it was that good  .
I did my home work with the freight etc etc ,then at the 11th hour the seller decided he'll keep it.
You can imaged how I felt .

Anyway best of luck with it .
Tony
   
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Post by: spacejam0 on January 25, 2011, 12:14:59 PM
Now that a cracker example of a Paragon...I want one but of the few I have been able to locate they look pretty rough next to yours.
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Post by: Richyrich on April 05, 2011, 11:47:34 PM
very nice indeed
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Post by: Caveoftreasures on April 06, 2011, 08:13:45 PM
I I. Want one. It looks like a great game. Definately a keeper. Best paragon I have seen on the forum so far. Wayne had a nice one on ebay recently. Yours looks in top condition.
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Post by: Strangeways on April 06, 2011, 11:41:15 PM
I I. Want one. It looks like a great game. Definately a keeper. Best paragon I have seen on the forum so far. Wayne had a nice one on ebay recently. Yours looks in top condition.


Brett - If you are going to have one SS in your collection, it would HAVE to be a Paragon or Fathom. The artwork is second to none from this era. Having said that, I just added my Viking to the gamesroom and they look bloody unreal together !
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Post by: Pinfan on April 07, 2011, 01:25:34 PM
I I. Want one. It looks like a great game. Definately a keeper. Best paragon I have seen on the forum so far. Wayne had a nice one on ebay recently. Yours looks in top condition.


Brett - If you are going to have one SS in your collection, it would HAVE to be a Paragon or Fathom. The artwork is second to none from this era. Having said that, I just added my Viking to the gamesroom and they look bloody unreal together !

Nino, I beg to differ....  %.% %.% *.* *.* *%* *%* <.> <.> :D :D #@# #@# () ()
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Post by: Strangeways on April 07, 2011, 07:00:51 PM
I I. Want one. It looks like a great game. Definately a keeper. Best paragon I have seen on the forum so far. Wayne had a nice one on ebay recently. Yours looks in top condition.


Brett - If you are going to have one SS in your collection, it would HAVE to be a Paragon or Fathom. The artwork is second to none from this era. Having said that, I just added my Viking to the gamesroom and they look bloody unreal together !

Nino, I beg to differ....  %.% %.% *.* *.* *%* *%* <.> <.> :D :D #@# #@# () ()

Thanks for pointing that out, Marco ! It should read "The artwork is second to none in ANY era"  ^^^  *%*  #@#