Yes please pinsanity that would be very much appreciated to do a dedicated thread - did you use el wire?

Yes. Just give me a second as I need to go through my old ebay purchases to find exactly what I used.  

The inverter/controller box which powers the EL wire runs directly off a 12volt connector on the coin door interface board (just inside the cabinet near the coin door).

EDIT This: (Includes the On Flashing OFF controller box so you can regulate the wire)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5M-110V-220V-Neon-Flash-Glow-EL-Wire-Wall-Plug-Blue-/251006516177?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Lighting_Lamps_Lighting_SM&hash=item3a71277bd1