Mike, thanks for your input re the Chineese etc. Its interesting to see that the Chineese dont grasp the pinball concept.  

Also, I have a interesting one for you, I have a Tales from the Crypt Pinball machine that says it was delivered to China. Its on all the cabinet and under playfield production stickers. It definately says China on all the machines printed factory labels.?    (photo below of label on power supply under cabinet. I will take a photo of back of machine n boards etc with China label when i move machine out next).

Also, it was mentioned that pinball is mostly only of interest to people who grew up with pinnys and for those who had younger fun memories etc, but there are alot of people like me, who never really had anything at all to do with pinball until they reached their late thirties etc. I know alot of people who have never seen a pinball machine, but have now started to collecting half a dozen because its fun, and something different.

The fact that you can walk into a room, see a pinball machine all lit up, flashing lights etc, and see the different artwork on the different translites etc, that is a far more appealing site to see in someones house than a boring x-box machine. Pinballs have character, thats what gets brand new people involved. The things just look impressive.
Sure, they might be big boys toys, but they soon become family toys that the wife n kids, and any guest can enjoy. Thats what will keep new people involved. The fact that these things intrigue people.