And the games come in!!!

[Retropin]

That's right... CONTAINER DAY!!!!!
This isn't my container.. I piggy backed onto an existing one. Took a long time to come to fruition, but games are finally here.
I get the call at 10am... Container has landed!.. that's about 3 hrs early so I stop what im doing and whizz off to site... by time I get there, theres already a big dent in the unloading



All machines are individually wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard.. awesome stuff..

Ha ha... mine are right at the back!



Drove them home in 2 utes and had them unloaded and unwrapped in 1/2 hour.
Heres the 3 pins I brought in..



First.. GTB WORLD CHAMP... this is the "unknown" Add A Ball version and has a slightly different backglass.. its very very rare and rumoured to only be 1 of 10 made.



Then we have a WMS ROCKET.. been after this title for many years. it came up out of the blue and I snapped it up in an instant heart pumping!


Machine came with a spare plexi glass.. original is in there but this was an extra I didn't know about... not too happy as to how it was attached though as when I peeled off the tape I lost a bit of artwork.



Next up.. GTB ROCKET SHIP... stunning machine, artwork alone this is a beauty to look at.



I also picked up this gem... apparently its not staying in the house but it is WAY cool!!!!



And then I had a 6 player 1951 shuffle game... didn't quite know what to do with this as its bloody long at nearly 3 metres and there really is no room. Solution?? chuck it on top of the OTHER shuffle you have!! Ha Ha!!!



Also in the haul I had a head for a GTB SOUTHERN BELLE.. I picked up a body some 6 or 7 years ago and thanks to my pal Dan Kramer the head was donated to the cause.. cheers mate!!
Plus repro glasses for CAPT FANTASTIC and MYSTIC MARVEL.... let the restorations continue!

[oldskool1969]

mmmmmmmmmmm wood rails. B E W D I F U L L !   

[MartyJ]

Very very cool.

I remember playing something very similar to Sea Raider back in the day at Rosebud....Hmm that was a long time ago now...

[goodolddays]

Very nice haul there Gav  . Some more space type themed games to add to your collection eh ? What a surprise .
I want a sea raider 

[Crashramp]

Beautiful, it must feel like Christmas at your house today Gav.

[Retropin]

Beautiful, it must feel like Christmas at your house today Gav.

That it does... just making sure small ones are asleep so I can go put a few pins on legs!

[wiredoug]

You have very impressive taste in toys :-)

[pinball god]

Can't beat the oldies for artwork.

[Freiherr]

You have very impressive taste in toys :-)

and some good contacts; very special and rare finds!

[Strangeways]

Can't beat the oldies for artwork.

+1

.. and character and charm.

Simply amazing haul. I've been staring at the Rocket Ship for ages as this was the first (documented) machine my Father imported in the 50's. I have the paperwork to the game, but something tells me I might be needing it..

Mate - you have one of the most collectible collections i know of. Great perseverance with the the World Champ.

[ddstoys]

Nice haul Gav
    That knockout looks unreal look how bright the reds are.....

 Been a long time coming but worth the wait

[delarge]

Wow, absolutely amazing! Hopefully one day I can feel the joy of bringing in my own container pin or three.

Congrats!

Adam.

[ktm450]

We'll done mate, very impressive 

[Sgtmax]

Where did you bring in the container from? And did you just go in its with a bunch of people?

[Ant68]

Thanks for the hand today Gavin , I really appreciate it .
Looks like we did well my friend,it was well worth the long long wait .
For members here  I will be slowly selling a few woodrails and Wedge heads , most have been hand picked .
I also have few new pinball legs to sell off too and some other odds and ends .

I also have 2 x NIB HULK LE to move if there's any interest out there .
Maybe a WOZ LE too .