Data East "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Reconditioning

[Caveoftreasures]

Nino, could you scan the plastic which is triangle shaped which sits infront of the red pop bumper cap and it says bitchin with a few round stand up white targets in front of it. Recently, a friend played mine and a fly ball broke the plastic.

If somehow u could scan it at actual size n send me the file, I would be most thankful.

regards, Brett

[Strangeways]

Nino, could you scan the plastic which is triangle shaped which sits infront of the red pop bumper cap and it says bitchin with a few round stand up white targets in front of it. Recently, a friend played mine and a fly ball broke the plastic.

If somehow u could scan it at actual size n send me the file, I would be most thankful.

regards, Brett

Unfortunately I cannot assist as the machine was picked up over a week ago.

[Strangeways]

I just want to thank Nick (Pinnies4me) for providing me with replacement plastics. All of them were chipped, broken or the paint lifted badly while washing them. These were "new" compared to mine !





When completely dis assembling games down to the last bolt, I always find parts that are not seen and are broken. These can effect gameplay and are usually "easy" repairs, but you need to look out for them. The VUK assemblies on every DE machine I've restored or reconditioned have the same problem. The tip is broken, which sends the ball off in different directions on its way up. The only way to be sure is to remove the assembly ;





Dis assembled completely ;





The new parts ;





Fitted and ready to re assemble back into the game !








The boards have all been refurbished. There was some corrosion around the battery holder, so I replaced the parts in that area and moved the battery pack off the CPU board.





Everything under the playfield is rebuilt. Note I changed the broken pop bumper bracket.





Complete original flipper kits. Not the old parts cleaned and tumbled  to make them look new ! These are FULL kits.





Almost there !

[tonyt]

Great job as usual Nino, looks really nice.

Thanks for the detailed photos on the VUK. Recently got the kit from Greg for my TFTC, which is the last thing I have to do on my restore.

[pinnies4me]

Glad those plastics found a good home!    Game looks great, bet the new owner will be loving it.

[Caveoftreasures]

Nino, could you scan the plastic which is triangle shaped which sits infront of the red pop bumper cap and it says bitchin with a few round stand up white targets in front of it. Recently, a friend played mine and a fly ball broke the plastic.

If somehow u could scan it at actual size n send me the file, I would be most thankful.

regards, Brett

Unfortunately I cannot assist as the machine was picked up over a week ago.

Nino, thanks for trying anyway. Hey, the machine looked great after your work. Another top job done Nino.
Its a very fun n addictive game TMNT. Clocking the machine and getting to Turbo Ginza is real fun. I reckon this machine was one of the best thought out machines of anything over the last 30 years. The pop up sewer where the ball comes thru that gate is apparentlky the first machine to use a trap door to bring a ball to the playfield via underneath somewhere for Data East. Save April and all the audio n dot matrix on this title makes it a really really fun game.

Finding a NOS backglass. That was absolutely amazing. Never thought they were available. Luckily mine is prefect but another great feature of this title is the back glass. Its not until u see one personally upfront do u realise what a beautiful and advanced artwork was used. The mirror work on the back glass is excellent n very unique. April has huge boobs as well which must have got teenagers in 1991 to put a lot of coins into the machine.
Another excellent resto by APR.

[pinnies4me]

Everything under the playfield is rebuilt. Note I changed the broken pop bumper bracket.

Hey mate, just crossed my mind that I put that shooter link in the box too - but it was wrapped in plastic - hope you didn't chuck it out!!

[Strangeways]

Everything under the playfield is rebuilt. Note I changed the broken pop bumper bracket.

Hey mate, just crossed my mind that I put that shooter link in the box too - but it was wrapped in plastic - hope you didn't chuck it out!!

I used the one you sent me as the original was worn. Thanks for that mate !

[Boots]

Nino, could you scan the plastic which is triangle shaped which sits infront of the red pop bumper cap and it says bitchin with a few round stand up white targets in front of it. Recently, a friend played mine and a fly ball broke the plastic.

If somehow u could scan it at actual size n send me the file, I would be most thankful.

regards, Brett

Did you add a flat steel protector at the front of this plastic Nino?
I think it is a very common problem with this machine, when I had mine that plastic was also missing.

[Caveoftreasures]

did u do the new pizza decal. ? I am assuming yes ofcourse.

[Strangeways]

I thought I'd post some pictures of the completed game. The pizza decal was left as original as it still worked and the new owner was happy to leave it that way. There is a metal protector in front of the centre spot targets. Overall, the game plays 100% and FAST. It is currently situated in a collection of Video games and video pinballs (alongside a SF2) - but that could change in the future !


Completed pictures ;








The cabinet was in excellent condition














Completed Reconditioned machine




 

[noj472]

That is absolutely gorgeoues. Well done Nino. The new owner should be ecstatic with the finished result. 

[Crashramp]

It's come up beautifully Nino, I'm sure the new owner will be very pleased. That's for posting, I always look forward to seeing how your restorations come together. 

[Caveoftreasures]

It really looks the goods with the new "stick and peel" pizza decal. Without the very gritty original pizza decal, the balls just don't stick and fly off as fast when the magnet catches them. The new pizza decal not only looks good, but makes the game play better. They are like $12 and make the game look new, not old.

First thing I would do. Cabinet on that machine looks good. well done on the resto.

[badgap64]

Wish I had one