New pinball museum in California with over 500 machines - Kickstarter campaign

[solar value]

Hi all,

Here is some information about a new pinball museum that a couple of guys want to set up in California. They have over 500 machines and have bought a huge complex to house them. Now they are about to start a kickstarter campaign to raise the funds to refurbish the building.

Here is a short video about their project:



Here is a list of their machines (an amazing collection):

http://museumofpinball.org/pinball-machine-collection/

And here is a link to their webpage about the kickstarter project that will begin in a few days time:

http://museumofpinball.org/launch-the-museum-of-pinball-with-kickstarter/

[Freiherr]

3 Firepower and 0 Flash. Bit odd?

Lots of good titles there!

[v8racefan]

Thanks for the link, 18 acres of pinball 

[4_amusement_only]

This is an awesome initiative. I really hope this takes off..I'll pledge something to do my bit.

[Ant68]

Good luck to him , but he has a massive job ahead of him .
Paint the ceiling and install track light will cost him a small fortune over that area .
Time will tell .

[davidtrotter]

Hey guys! Thanks for noticing our little project here in southern California. We'll let you know as soon as the Kickstarter campaign launches. We sure would appreciate any help with contributions and spreading the word.

David
www.museumofpinball.org

[millsy]

Looks like it will be an awesome place to visit when its up and running 
All the best for the fundraising.

[Strangeways]

Amazing !

That's one HUGE venue and a dream job in the "restoration" building !

[4_amusement_only]

David, what was the facility used for previously out of interest, please?

[davidtrotter]

The facility was used to manufacture airplane parts. It is located right next to the Banning airport, which the owner used to fly in and out to check on his business. It is quite an amazing campus!

[goodolddays]

What an awesome project David  .  I am trying hard to imagine the sight and sound of 500 pinballs  

Closest I've come in recent years was a barn full of 98 pinballs a couple of years ago .

Wishing you every success with your massive venture .   to Aussie Pinball .

[swinks]

The facility was used to manufacture airplane parts. It is located right next to the Banning airport, which the owner used to fly in and out to check on his business. It is quite an amazing campus!

Hello and Welcome to AP David


Awesome project, just listened to spooky's podcast and your story, sounds like a dream, especially love the idea of onsite accommodation, pool etc - definitely would be on the cards for a overseas holiday.

And wow the potential for around 3000 machines, that would be incredible.... did I hear correctly

Definitely will chip in for the kickstarter

[davidtrotter]

Thanks, guys! We're excited to launch the Kickstarter campaign. We'll let you know as soon as it's LIVE, and we would be honored if you could help us spread the word.

[Ant68]

It's a huge place ,so how many square meters would that work out to be ?

[Strangeways]

Thanks, guys! We're excited to launch the Kickstarter campaign. We'll let you know as soon as it's LIVE, and we would be honored if you could help us spread the word.

Thread "Stickied" so it is visible at the top of this section. Looks like the venue will be part of the pilgrimage of Aussie Pinheads in the future