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Offline Freiherr

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Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« on: October 29, 2013, 05:00:50 PM »
Just noticed a Waterworld for sale in Melbourne. I never played this title but from IPDB reviews, this one may be a sleeper with a cult following. Only 1500 made, wish it was in Sydney. Has anyone owned this title?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WATERWORLD-PINBALL-MACHINE-BY-GOTTLIEB-1995-EXCELLANT-WORKING-CONDITION-/231080098254
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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2013, 09:10:09 PM »

I recently repaired a Waterworld and really enjoyed playing it once I had it working 100%. I have not seen the movie, but I quickly picked up the ruleset and found it to be a very underrated title. It is not as good as Stargate, but at times it comes close. Well worth a look at.

There seems to be some wear near the flippers on the auctioned game (covered up).
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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2013, 09:20:52 PM »
Quote from: Strangeways on October 29, 2013, 09:10:09 PM


There seems to be some wear near the flippers on the auctioned game (covered up).

Yes, I noticed the pink cover-up, other than that, this machine can do with a good clean, but looks sound. Not sure how it plays.
I saw the movie Waterworld at the cinemas when it came out and it was very different to other movies at the time. It was a flop at the box office but so was Blade Runner. Sometimes movies are ahead of the times and it takes a while for people to like them.

Speaking of Blade Runner, that would be an awesome pinball title.
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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2013, 10:45:42 PM »
My Waterworld is one that Nino speaks of. Certainly not as good as Stargate, but an enjoyable game none the less. Pretty tough to conquer it. Looks visually appealing when in good shape.

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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2013, 11:08:55 PM »
Yours is in very good shape. Thanks for sharing.  ^^^
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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2013, 02:55:29 PM »
being a surfer/waterman I love the wave in the top of play field and also the aquatic theme, would love to play even own one as it is up my alley.
For the sellers sake I refuse to buy from Ebay and therefore I will sadly miss out once again.

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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2013, 09:55:52 PM »
Quote from: 4_amusement_only on October 29, 2013, 10:45:42 PM
My Waterworld is one that Nino speaks of. Certainly not as good as Stargate, but an enjoyable game none the less. Pretty tough to conquer it. Looks visually appealing when in good shape.



Very nice, I thought I'd seen one of these before until I saw yours and realised I hadn't. 
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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2013, 06:06:58 PM »
price drop and re-listed
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WATERWORLD-PINBALL-MACHINE-BY-GOTTLIEB-1995-EXCELLANT-WORKING-CONDITION-/231086086577?pt=AU_CoinOp&hash=item35cdcdd9b1

Looks like it is a great game ...

unfortunately the movie was a shocker 
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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2013, 06:31:42 PM »
I liked the movie, can't say the same about the pin.
It belongs at the bottom of the ocean.
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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2013, 07:11:30 PM »
No such thing as a bad pin, some are better than others  ^^^
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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2013, 11:03:57 PM »
Quote from: skywalker on November 02, 2013, 07:11:30 PM
No such thing as a bad pin, some are better than others  ^^^
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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2013, 11:22:12 PM »
 
Quote from: Cow Corner on November 02, 2013, 06:31:42 PM
I liked the movie, can't say the same about the pin.
It belongs at the bottom of the ocean.
I liked the movie too. Never played the pin but it looks pretty.
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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2013, 10:52:18 PM »
Quote from: Crashramp on November 02, 2013, 11:22:12 PM
Quote from: Cow Corner on November 02, 2013, 06:31:42 PM
I liked the movie, can't say the same about the pin.
It belongs at the bottom of the ocean.
I liked the movie too. Never played the pin but it looks pretty.

It is a real "sleeper" title. Sometimes a pinball seems like a snorefest until you actually play a fully working game, it is hard to appreciate. These SYS3 games are real value for money.
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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2013, 10:59:33 PM »
Quote from: Strangeways on November 03, 2013, 10:52:18 PM
Quote from: Crashramp on November 02, 2013, 11:22:12 PM
Quote from: Cow Corner on November 02, 2013, 06:31:42 PM
I liked the movie, can't say the same about the pin.
It belongs at the bottom of the ocean.
I liked the movie too. Never played the pin but it looks pretty.

It is a real "sleeper" title. Sometimes a pinball seems like a snorefest until you actually play a fully working game, it is hard to appreciate. These SYS3 games are real value for money.

+1 It is amazing what difference a 100% tuned and working machine makes, no matter which title. Always play them the way they were meant to be played.
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Re: Gottlieb Waterworld on ebay
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2013, 09:01:48 AM »
Quote from: Strangeways on November 03, 2013, 10:52:18 PM
Quote from: Crashramp on November 02, 2013, 11:22:12 PM
Quote from: Cow Corner on November 02, 2013, 06:31:42 PM
I liked the movie, can't say the same about the pin.
It belongs at the bottom of the ocean.
I liked the movie too. Never played the pin but it looks pretty.

It is a real "sleeper" title. Sometimes a pinball seems like a snorefest until you actually play a fully working game, it is hard to appreciate. These SYS3 games are real value for money.

I played it for a few hours at Pinball Warehouse a few years ago, it was set up properly and fully working.

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