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Title: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: illawarra_steelers on January 05, 2009, 04:09:18 PM
Go for it Gav  ^^^
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Retropin on January 05, 2009, 11:24:29 PM
Well, it took a few photographs - i did individual pics of each machine - came upstairs and realised id forgotten 2 pins in the front room.

The games room really is in 2 parts - the room with all the working games in it and the garage next door which has everything im working on.

Heres a pic of the games room as you enter
(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5961/gamesroomgames1me5.jpg)

 the pool table doubles as a convenient place to put tools.

Ok, so going round the room, in the left corner we have....... SPACE STATION and TRAVEL TIME
(http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/5938/gamesroom4fq9.jpg)

(http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/7158/gamesroom5lp9.jpg)

Next to these is STONER RICOCHET

(http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/7577/gamesroom6be0.jpg).

My rarest machine of all comes next - GENCO LINE UP - only 2 known to exist
(http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/3327/gamesroom15jd0.jpg)

Midway Monster Gun

(http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/199/gamesroom7sx6.jpg)

The 1959 pokie (cheers Tony!!)

(http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/6420/gamesroom14by5.jpg)

Then right in the other corner - is a Wms METRO with disappearing pop bumper
(http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/9170/gamesroom13uk4.jpg)

This brings you round to the woodrail section

(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/8692/gamesroom8sn2.jpg)

One by one - they are..

STONER ANABEL
(http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/2310/gamesroom12et8.jpg)

WMS HARVEY
(http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/421/gamesroom11wu3.jpg)

WMS TIMES SQUARE
(http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/4259/gamesroom10al8.jpg)

NASCO BINGO BANGO
(http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/7158/gamesroom9qa7.jpg)

Then we end up by the door again - on the right..
BALLY LOST WORLD - Still waiting for me to apply graphics
(http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/3686/gamesroomgamesay7.jpg)

And on the other side...WMS APOLLO
(http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/7712/gamesroom3lf9.jpg)


Ok - The garage,

Games in here are,

GENCO TRIPLE ACTION
WMS LASER BALL
BALLY NIGHT RIDER
WMS CASINO
GTB SPIDERMAN
STERN WILD FYRE

(http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/9886/gamesroomgames2xj9.jpg)

Also..my treasured BALLY BUMPER  awaiting parts
(http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/7493/garage6xp0.jpg)

The BANK A BALL all stripped down

(http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/8607/garage4qs8.jpg)


Theres also a corner in here where i do the restoration work - i squeeze down the side of the Spiderman into the corner. For some reason Image Shack decided not to host some pics.

But i think you all get a good impression of my organised chaos

Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Ford Fairlane on January 05, 2009, 11:35:20 PM
Wow, im gobsmacked!! That is Brilliant. I especially like the fact that you've got a bit of everything!!! Also love the fact that most are old school machines. So nostalgic! I would be proud to own even half of that collection, Well Done!!
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Ballywannabe on January 05, 2009, 11:39:14 PM
Onya Gav - love the shed, organised chaos %.%

Looks like you need a bigger games room (don't we all...)

cheers
Ian
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Pinfan on January 05, 2009, 11:43:03 PM
W O W !  

Gavin your line up is absolutely gorgeous, if i can say that !  ::)

I remember not so long ago you sent me a wanted list and it seems you have already sourced most of them... Good job..

One stand out for me is the Metro... Stunning...  ^^^ Although there looks like there is one missing...  &&

Thanks for posting....
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: pinnies4me on January 05, 2009, 11:49:39 PM
That's a cool room!
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Creech on January 06, 2009, 12:07:25 AM
Bloody nice mate. Don't know how you find the time for all those games. Never seen such a great collection of oldies in the one place.
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Retropin on January 06, 2009, 12:08:03 AM
W O W !  

Gavin your line up is absolutely gorgeous, if i can say that !  ::)

I remember not so long ago you sent me a wanted list and it seems you have already sourced most of them... Good job..

One stand out for me is the Metro... Stunning...  ^^^ Although there looks like there is one missing...  &&

Thanks for posting....

Would it be the Cpt fantastic???

I had a sniff of one recently but it slipped through my fingers.

LOL- my want list is forever evolving - im now looking to refine titles.
My REAL want list takes up a full A4 page!

...Theres a Juke coming soon also!
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Peach on January 06, 2009, 12:08:51 AM
It actually looks even better in person,
I`ve been there... *)*
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Strangeways on January 06, 2009, 12:31:09 AM

Awesome Gavin..

I too, think the Metro looks beautiful, and to see the woodrails lined up is a sight to behold.. I remember the troubles you went to with the Harvey !!! Great to see it working...

Make some room for the juke box, mate - It will look right at home  && &&

Your garage has set the standard..  #@#
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Retropin on January 06, 2009, 12:38:29 AM
Well there are actually 2 arcades in there too that i forgot to take pics of - LOL!

One is a cocktail. This will be moved to the garage for restore and then sold and the juke takes its place.

The juke really will be the cherry on top of my cake - im also after a coin operated TV - the type in cheap motels years ago
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: illawarra_steelers on January 06, 2009, 08:45:53 AM
 #.# #.# #.# #.# #.# #.#

Oh yes me likes VERY much!!!!

Thanks a million for taking the time and sharing your excellent collection of pins! Is the Genco the one that Steve Kordek owned?

What a way to start this section on AP!!!
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: felixthadog on January 06, 2009, 09:07:59 AM
Fantastically awesome games and games room, well done!  #*#

Matthew
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Extra Ball on January 06, 2009, 09:15:45 AM
Thanks for posting! I have never played or seen a woodrail (except for photos). Nice collection  #*#
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Retropin on January 06, 2009, 09:44:23 AM
#.# #.# #.# #.# #.# #.#

Oh yes me likes VERY much!!!!

Thanks a million for taking the time and sharing your excellent collection of pins! Is the Genco the one that Steve Kordek owned?

What a way to start this section on AP!!!

Yes - it was Steve Kordeks, ive had it a while now, but promised id keep it under wraps till Michaels new book was available. Till now...no one has known about it
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: silverball on January 06, 2009, 09:57:05 AM
Definately looks like one is missing from those pics %$%
Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Strangeways on January 06, 2009, 10:20:44 AM
Definately looks like one is missing from those pics %$%
Thanks for sharing.

That's right....  !@#

 %.%
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Retropin on January 06, 2009, 10:46:25 AM
Yeh well....its upstairs!!! And you all wanted pics of the games room!! LOL!!!!!

Pics will be coming soon - this one deserves its own thread %$%
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: ktm450 on January 06, 2009, 11:31:45 AM
WOW that is awesome  $#$

Would love to have a great collection like that
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Pinfan on January 06, 2009, 01:30:37 PM
Yeh well....its upstairs!!! And you all wanted pics of the games room!! LOL!!!!!

Pics will be coming soon - this one deserves its own thread %$%

Yep the one i was referring too... <.>
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: tonyt on January 06, 2009, 03:04:57 PM
Gavin,

Great games room(s). Is there anywhere in the house that you don't have pinballs stashed?
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: jyebow on January 06, 2009, 09:03:20 PM
What a fantastic Collection !! Great Machines & an EM gun game as well.
Well Done Gavin. Thanks for posting. ^^^
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Extra Ball on January 07, 2009, 09:09:34 AM
I think the only place I remember EM gun games was luna park in Sydney. That was an awesome place in its day...gotta be photos around of that.
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: illawarra_steelers on January 07, 2009, 09:12:36 AM
I think the only place I remember EM gun games was luna park in Sydney. That was an awesome place in its day...gotta be photos around of that.

I have searched high and low for the past 10+ years - and have come up with just one photo.

Also does anybody want to put up their hand for being next with pix of their gamesroom?
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Strangeways on January 07, 2009, 09:27:26 AM
I think the only place I remember EM gun games was luna park in Sydney. That was an awesome place in its day...gotta be photos around of that.

I have searched high and low for the past 10+ years - and have come up with just one photo.

Also does anybody want to put up their hand for being next with pix of their gamesroom?

You are next, Tony. Show us your gamesroom !

 $%$
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: illawarra_steelers on January 07, 2009, 09:52:52 AM
I have the questions AND the gamesroom section  ^&^ this week?

Who organised this?  :lol
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Strangeways on January 07, 2009, 09:54:01 AM
I have the questions AND the gamesroom section  ^&^ this week?

Who organised this?  :lol

The Pinball Mafia  ()
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Retropin on January 07, 2009, 10:00:32 AM
I think the only place I remember EM gun games was luna park in Sydney. That was an awesome place in its day...gotta be photos around of that.

I have searched high and low for the past 10+ years - and have come up with just one photo.

Also does anybody want to put up their hand for being next with pix of their gamesroom?

Tony, i still regret not buying one of your gun games when they came up for sale ...Just didnt have the cash at the time!
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan on January 07, 2009, 09:07:39 PM
I think the only place I remember EM gun games was luna park in Sydney. That was an awesome place in its day...gotta be photos around of that.

I have searched high and low for the past 10+ years - and have come up with just one photo.

Also does anybody want to put up their hand for being next with pix of their gamesroom?

Tony, I am looking forward to seeing how your gamesroom has changed in the last 5 years.  Was only yesteday looking at old pics of your gamesroom in the Arcade & Flipper Review Magazine.  Believe it has changed a lot since then ???
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: pinnies4me on January 07, 2009, 09:29:22 PM
I have the questions AND the gamesroom section  ^&^ this week?

Pressure's on mate! Rise to the challenge!
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: illawarra_steelers on January 07, 2009, 10:38:17 PM
I have the questions AND the gamesroom section  ^&^ this week?

Pressure's on mate! Rise to the challenge!

No worries,

Dean you asked if it had changed....um, just a little bit  ^^^
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Bayview on January 27, 2009, 06:50:37 PM
wow, awesome collection Gav.
Looks Great
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Pinball Fixers on January 31, 2009, 03:15:24 PM
Thanks for letting me and the missus have the pleasure of seeing and playing the games in your games room Gav!
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Retropin on January 31, 2009, 04:34:44 PM
Thanks for letting me and the missus have the pleasure of seeing and playing the games in your games room Gav!

Yeh well next time make sure you give yourself some more time here - a few beers, fire up the BBQ - even got  a spare bed if you wanted a stop over - all good mate....anytime
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Pinball Fixers on January 31, 2009, 04:46:05 PM
Thanks for letting me and the missus have the pleasure of seeing and playing the games in your games room Gav!

Yeh well next time make sure you give yourself some more time here - a few beers, fire up the BBQ - even got  a spare bed if you wanted a stop over - all good mate....anytime

Thanks mate... will definitely take you up on that offer! Might be another year away though.
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: ddstoys on February 27, 2009, 07:54:07 PM
That is a great setup specially those woodrails i had a piece of wood of my own when i seen them.   So tony ill post my room how do i start????
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Strangeways on February 27, 2009, 08:33:03 PM
That is a great setup specially those woodrails i had a piece of wood of my own when i seen them.   So tony ill post my room how do i start????

I'll set up a thread for you mate !
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: ddstoys on February 27, 2009, 08:39:22 PM
Hey Nino
             Is the way i started my thread on my shed correct?
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: Strangeways on February 27, 2009, 08:39:58 PM
Hey Nino
             Is the way i started my thread on my shed correct?

That's cool mate - all good !
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: ddstoys on February 27, 2009, 09:05:41 PM
Cool ill add some individual pics of machines
Title: Re: AP Gamesroom - part 1 - retropin
Post by: punter on December 28, 2009, 10:09:05 PM
Looks great,i like seeing the different eras of machines.TOP STUFF  @@*.