Ahoy hoy, Pinball Fans Unite! (with their obsession about little silver balls)

TiernanCormier

Hi, nice thread!

Yeah pinball machines are awesome! I have only gotten into them recently to be honest, after spending hours in an arcade in Amsterdam. But they are so fun, even though I couldn't afford one! I have Gottleibs pinball classics for my PSP, and while it is one of my favorite games, it just doesn't compare to actually playing on a real machine. Although, I have never had the opportunity to play on any classic machines yet! Does anyone know any good places to play in Dublin? New or old, it doesn't matter. Also any reccomendations on good machines which are "must-plays"?

Cheers,
Tiernan.

nominal

Hi, there's one in Fibbers on Parnell street, its a Metallica machine. Quite nice to play the last few times I played it. Dont know of any others at this time.

CathalDublin

Fibbers, quirkeys, the Disney store.
There was a pinball meet a couple weeks back, some brilliant tables at it, almost all belonging to brownfinger from this forum. Nothing like owning a pinball, save up a few quid every month, say nothing to the missus and go wild when one pops up for sale

nominal

When is the next meet?

Sweet **** all pins out in the wild.
Expensive hobby but very rewarding.
Its an exciting time for pinball, loads of new stuff coming out and even a new company based in whales.
Heighway pinball

Myrddin

BrownFinger wrote: »

loads of new stuff coming out and even a new company based in whales.

I heard about them, Ahab Pins they're called.

CiDeRmAn

Myrddin wrote: »

I heard about them, Ahab Pins they're called.

Avast!
The great white pinball machine!

Ah ha ha
Obviously that should be Wales!

Optimus Prime

As the official 25th best pinball player in Ireland, I endorse this thread.

Jack burton

Current number 7 here! There should be a meet in June/ July time, depends when suits me best but going to be a rake of pins at that it seems

Theatre of Magic and No Good Gofers will 100% be there

I think roadshow will be making its debut then too!

Jack burton

It wont be leaving my gaff!

CathalDublin

Hoping whirlwind will make an appearance too, transport depending, I have to say it's playing excellently lately!
The pressure to be good at it though might be too much for me lol

Japandamo

Hello,

See this is an old thread, and pinball.ie is gone, but is there still a pinball following out there? And have there been any more events?

Or has it gone underground?

Mod Edit: We have a vibrant scene here and this is our general thread, moved from the zombie source thread!

Jack burton

Irish pinball is the modern day equivalent of Fight Club.

All the hardcore pinheads, or pinpals as I like to be called, will always be underground!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIUAC03YMlA

Keef2125

Pinball Ireland wrote: »

Hi Guys,

My name's Andy and I'm new to this forum.

Basically I'm into pinball machines in a big way. I had 45 of them up till recently but I've trimmed the number down to a more manageable 20-odd (for now!! )

Anyway I buy, sell, repair and mainly collect pins and was wondering if anyone else here is interested in them and if so, what have they got?

I already know Mitchomagic from elsewhere!! Btw, Mitch I have a Superhero in my van with your name on it

Andy

Hi,
Wondering are you able to do repairs on a pinball machine? The one of the flicker things on is isn't working. Finding it very hard to find somebody who would be able to do it.

Hopefully you would be able to and if not would know if a company that would?

Thanks!

Mod note: just moved this post, it was in an old pinball thread when we already have this one. I'm sure one of the regular pinheads can help you out

Yep.
Where you based tho?
What's the game?

Jack burton

Out of necessity any of us who have pinballs have had to become pretty decent at fixing them! So I'm sure we can help you out

Earthhorse

So what's the secret password to hear about these pinball meetups?

eddhorse

Wish i had a pin ..... Sadface

Jack burton

1st rule is we're not supposed to talk about it

Should be having my one in the middle of August sometime. Had to postpone because I had construction work to do in the house and stuff first. More details closer to the date

eddhorse

Jack burton wrote: »

1st rule is we're not supposed to talk about it

Should be having my one in the middle of August sometime. Had to postpone because I had construction work to do in the house and stuff first. More details closer to the date

Like its a secret, and im no brainiac.
Its a grail get in fairness

Jack burton

eddhorse wrote: »

Like its a secret, and im no brainiac.
Its a grail get in fairness

Oh no not that, I actually had to kango hammer up my living room not so long ago to get at central heating pipes!

But that is also in the works !

CathalDublin

eddhorse wrote: »

Wish i had a pin ..... Sadface

Don't wish, just buy one:D

eddhorse

CathalDublin wrote: »

Don't wish, just buy one:D

You guys around here are like drug dealers. Gimme my fix.

Realistically whats the cheapest one i could get ? Around 2k?

CiDeRmAn

eddhorse wrote: »

Realistically whats the cheapest one i could get ? Around 2k?

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CathalDublin

eddhorse wrote: »

You guys around here are like drug dealers. Gimme my fix.

Realistically whats the cheapest one i could get ? Around 2k?

I prefer be called a Pusher!
Ah No, they often pop up for under a grand

Jack burton

Yeah if you just wait something will come up for 700~900 and it will be perfect as a starter machine.

Star Lord

I thought those encouraging people to partake in pinball tables were called flippers. Or bumpers. Some like to call themselves multi-balls, but we know they're all talk.

Hopefully in the next while I'll be picking up another machine.
Its a one in one out policy so there'll be something up for grabs and It'll be priced fair.

Earthhorse

Less than a grand but then add on a few hundred grand for a house where I can keep it!

Jack burton

Speaking of which, my arcade is getting lights today!

eddhorse

Something like this i guess :

http://www.gumtree.com/p/hobbies-collectibles/tales-from-the-crypt-pinball-machine-by-data-east/1116957220

£1400 worth the trip to the UK

Ads gone,
the boat is silly money.350e or 400 so better off getting one shipped if find the one you want.
You prob wont get one off gumtree with someone willing to pallet and ship it either.
The good deals are gone in minutes to locals

o1s1n

How much did that Simpsons Pinball Party go for on adverts a couple of years ago? was it something mad low like 600?

Actually I nearly cried when I missed out on this.

http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/arcade-pinball-m-c/3462860

Jack burton

The guy who offered 250 for that really needs a kick up the hole! Missed out on an amazing deal!

eddhorse

Jack burton wrote: »

The guy who offered 250 for that really needs a kick up the hole! Missed out on an amazing deal!

Well winning bid was €350 so not far off

o1s1n

eddhorse wrote: »

Well winning bid was €350 so not far off

Yeah but that was the asking price, so if he's said 350 he would have had it :pac:

When you see an insanely crazy deal you offer asking, otherwise someone else will be along to scoop it up instead.

Optimus Prime

I seen that ad before anyone had posted and didnt bother making an offer as i wasnt into pinball.. what an idiot haha... i might be wrong but i think mitch bought that. i remember sending him a text about it at the time in case he hadnt seen it as he had told me before when i was buying stuff off him he loved the pinball machines.

Jack burton

Same with that Dracula on adverts aswell. I was broke at the time so I missed out

Star Lord

Jack burton wrote: »

The guy who offered 250 for that really needs a kick up the hole! Missed out on an amazing deal!

Low-ballers deserve to miss out!

eddhorse

Williams Demolition Man £575
http://www.jammaplus.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71308&title=pinball-machine-valuation-help

Jack burton

Im mad for a Demo Man! That will ne snapped up pretty quick i reckon

eddhorse

Jack burton wrote: »

Im mad for a Demo Man! That will ne snapped up pretty quick i reckon

Yeah another on gumtree in Wimbledon for £1,150

I like the two joystick plunger ma-yokeys

Jack burton

Yeah its a low enough priced game. Im a huge fan of sly and of that film so I'll add that one to the collection someday

Myrddin

Was there ever a Big Trouble in Little China pin?

safetyboy

New pin in quirkys

Earthhorse

Is it instead of the Metallica table or as well as?

Shame its just the pro model.
Im heading in on Saturday for a few games!

vid showing the difference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puzb99UX94w

o1s1n

Anyone else not really a fan of these more modern looking pins? That and Metallica look kinda cheapish to me with all the plastic. Artwork on them looks kinda cheapy too.

eddhorse

Not a fan either, I like the older ones.

Im still not a bumper though, dont like harming the poor critters.