So, the Creature is ringed



A few posts got moved around a little as I realized I had them in the wrong places when the rubber didn't fit just right. And I had an interesting issue pop up. There's a post next to the snack bar scoop that has a bell shaped rubber on it. On the proto game, the stainless ball guide behind the post appears to be a little longer - so the bell shaped rubber won't clear it.

My teardown pics show the issue, and the rubber on the game before was notched, so I notched the bell shaped sleeve and installed it. In home use, I think it'll survive just fine.



One of the protos I am aware of shipped from the factory with black bats. I figured I'd do black bats with white rings. Every rubber part in the machine is white now!



You can also notice in the last picture that with the bats installed, the enlarged flipper holes don't prove to be troublesome.



Another fun proto issue - some tweaked mounting hardware for the bowl ramp. I can probably get it close (I've looked for a replacement!), but will the bowl fit right?