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Offline Steve2010

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"One-of-a-kind" KISS
« on: September 06, 2012, 01:58:52 PM »
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Re: "One-of-a-kind" KISS
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2012, 02:05:00 PM »
Actually it looks pretty good - except for the German backglass - Pffttt, I prefer the ZZ one...
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Re: "One-of-a-kind" KISS
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2012, 08:26:13 PM »
Call me a negative old bastard - But that's not a "restoration" (as in the auction), it is a Custom paint job that ruined a classic. Each to their own, but that artwork belongs on a wall, or a sheet of canvas. The classic artwork is timeless and iconic.

I really dislike re-themes and "mods" like this.

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Re: "One-of-a-kind" KISS
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2012, 08:58:54 PM »
Quote from: Strangeways on September 06, 2012, 08:26:13 PM
it is a Custom paint job that ruined a classic.

Have to agree . Shoudl either have not been touched or else redone with original atrwork design
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Re: "One-of-a-kind" KISS
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2012, 09:15:47 PM »
Quote from: Strangeways on September 06, 2012, 08:26:13 PM
Call me a negative old bastard - But that's not a "restoration" (as in the auction), it is a Custom paint job that ruined a classic. Each to their own, but that artwork belongs on a wall, or a sheet of canvas. The classic artwork is timeless and iconic.

I really dislike re-themes and "mods" like this.

 :2cents:

OK You are a negative old bastard.

But I agree completely!
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Re: "One-of-a-kind" KISS
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2012, 11:08:00 PM »
Quote from: Strangeways on September 06, 2012, 08:26:13 PM
that's not a "restoration" (as in the auction), it is a Custom paint job 


exactly what i was going to say when i first saw this post this afternoon  *%*

Not a restoration at all, they've just "pimped" it (much as i hate that term)!!

I have to agree with Nino, i dont like this kind of thing either, but having said that, its pretty well done though i reckon, not something i would do to a machine (unless it was totally trashed i might) but i can appreciate the amount of work that must've gone into it.
A lot like doing a custom paint job on an old classic car... some like it and some dont.
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Re: "One-of-a-kind" KISS
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2012, 11:10:18 PM »
I think it looks fantastic!

I understand the purist view but I always thought the original art was pretty lame compared to the playfield.
Very cool IMO.
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Re: "One-of-a-kind" KISS
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2012, 11:16:09 PM »
Guess the answer lies in the final price... will it be viewed as a good project for restoration or priced as a unique one off???

Price will tell
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Re: "One-of-a-kind" KISS
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2012, 11:31:55 PM »
Bidding looks hot with 6 days to go. I would think most bidders have the standard Kiss in their collection and this would be a 1 off addition. The body work is good and matches playfield but a shame that German backglass and playfield were not dumped for the proper SS.
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Re: "One-of-a-kind" KISS
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2012, 11:42:01 PM »
This guy has a few more sets of the decals and plans to do a few of these pins.
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Re: "One-of-a-kind" KISS
« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2012, 03:52:43 AM »
Quote from: Strangeways on September 06, 2012, 08:26:13 PM
it is a Custom paint job that improved a classic. Each to their own, but that artwork belongs on a sheet of canvas in a museum. The classic artwork is boring

I am not adventurous

fixed :p
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Re: "One-of-a-kind" KISS
« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2012, 09:30:42 AM »
Quote from: swinks on September 06, 2012, 11:42:01 PM
This guy has a few more sets of the decals and plans to do a few of these pins.

So it is a decal ? I thought it was airbrushed.

Quote from: Pop Bumper Pete on September 07, 2012, 03:52:43 AM
Quote from: Strangeways on September 06, 2012, 08:26:13 PM
it is a Custom paint job that improved a classic. Each to their own, but that artwork belongs on a sheet of canvas in a museum. The classic artwork is boring

I am not adventurous

fixed :p

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