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Offline Wotto

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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #15 on: September 18, 2010, 04:20:33 PM »
While the original post was because of the decals themselves and the BS claim, I have had my own experience with this piece of work Wotto, you're not alone mate!!

Yeah sorry to hijack the thread - but I had to vent - sorry.
Now back on track......how poxy are these guys decals  #@#
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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #16 on: September 18, 2010, 05:17:52 PM »
While the original post was because of the decals themselves and the BS claim, I have had my own experience with this piece of work Wotto, you're not alone mate!!

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I have been trying to refrain from telling a story from my experience with him........there are some special people out there that's for sure.
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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #17 on: September 18, 2010, 06:19:56 PM »

I think I know this character - I was looking for a Gottlieb Spirit years ago, and he had one. It was decribed as in working condition and "shopped". Found out that it had dropped off the back of a truck and was in pieces. Once they knew I knew the REAL condition, they were prepared to drop the price from $2500, to $2000.  ^%^

Wotto - I'll bet this character has a buyer lined up for your machine, so he wants it cheap so he can onsell it for $5000. But I'll bet he will describe it as one of his own "restored" machines, or install CRAPPY decals (like ATM).

I would add him to your "banned eBayer" lists.

"Broken Ramps" is a classic - I guess he does not know how to use the internet to look at your webpage.

So what does he sell ? I guess ONLY Hankins (made in Australia), because he obviously does not like imports  !!@
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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #18 on: September 18, 2010, 08:56:49 PM »
I might hijack this thread, not all cabinet decals are that bad, some look quite at home.

EG my Junkyard....




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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #19 on: September 18, 2010, 09:35:59 PM »
That does look good Angelo I've seen a couple of good cabinet decals can't remember what they were.    I did like the backbox of the afm but them space ships.  Ewww

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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #20 on: September 18, 2010, 10:57:52 PM »
I reckon side art finishes off a game. All mine have the standard black and wish they were more interesting. Maybe someone here with the skill and artist flair can start designing some and might start a whole new business for themselves. Dunno what do others reckon?
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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #21 on: September 18, 2010, 11:07:49 PM »
I reckon side art finishes off a game. All mine have the standard black and wish they were more interesting. Maybe someone here with the skill and artist flair can start designing some and might start a whole new business for themselves. Dunno what do others reckon?

Great idea. There's some great "mods" out there already - I particularly like the Terminator 2 mirrored sidewalls - they look great. Angelo's machine looks VERY professional and it suits the machine.
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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #22 on: September 18, 2010, 11:21:20 PM »
Thanks for the comments guys, I also have done my Indy 500.

The most amusing thing is that this guy has directley copied the kit from Treasure Cove.........

http://www.treasure-cove.net/AttackfromMars.htm

What a cock toaster!

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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #23 on: September 18, 2010, 11:28:46 PM »
Thanks for the link Angelo really like the decals for the stand ups might have to get a set for my RFM

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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #24 on: September 19, 2010, 12:34:58 AM »
You guys crack me up. WTF is a "cock toaster".

(I have visions of a sausage in a toaster ! not good). lol lol  %.% %.% %.%  ^&^ ^&^ ^&^ ^&^
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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #25 on: September 23, 2010, 03:36:41 PM »
I might hijack this thread, not all cabinet decals are that bad, some look quite at home.

EG my Junkyard....




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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #26 on: August 20, 2011, 05:27:36 PM »
I might hijack this thread, not all cabinet decals are that bad, some look quite at home.

EG my Junkyard....





Looks AWESOME!!

Where can i get me some?

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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #27 on: August 20, 2011, 08:07:11 PM »
Junkyard looks great,very cool idea..

I had also thought about mirroring on the T2,will make the playfield look bigger I think...

that Ebay links gone by the way youve all scared him off!
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Re: How to ruin an AFM
« Reply #28 on: August 20, 2011, 08:45:43 PM »
Forget the side art, i'd rather take Angelo's Linear Power amps.

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