Author Topic: Epic Fail Guy presents........ Star Wars Pachinko (Read 9401 times)

BadMouth · « **on:** April 12, 2011, 04:24:40 pm »

From the man who brought you such classic epic fails as Track and Field, Punch-Out, and brown Joust, comes......

Star Wars Pachinko

Just look at the attention to detail.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320652214619

Previous atrocities:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=97615.0

EDIT: Bah, this was originally posted before I learned my lesson about always hosting the pics at BYOAC. The ebay photos are long gone.
After several attempts, this is the best pic I've been able to find. It's from a craiglist listing he had for it.
You can see nowhere near the detail of the glued on pictures that the original ebay pics had.

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2011, 04:27:02 pm »

Oh god...

Donkbaca · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2011, 04:36:08 pm »

my favorite part in the item description:

Quote

machine has been modified some lighting was added

Phew! I thought there was something not quite retail about it, now I know its the lighting...

TopJimmyCooks · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2011, 04:48:22 pm »

Oh, I already saw that earlier on www.decoupage.org

bkenobi · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2011, 04:50:18 pm »

I like his pictures. He didn't have to hire a pro to come out and take those for him, but he made the extra effort. The picture of the walker was pretty important. I couldn't tell from the overall picture, but from that one the high quality adhesive backed poly material used for installation really stands out!

Turnarcades · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2011, 05:29:19 pm »

This ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- just gets worse. What really gets me is that I don't care how ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- shape these things were before, they were most definitely worth more than they are after this gimp has touched them.

You can't polish a turd, but it appears you can throw glitter on it.

LeedsFan · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2011, 05:47:21 pm »

Quote from: Turnarcades on April 12, 2011, 05:29:19 pm

This ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- just gets worse. What really gets me is that I don't care how ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- shape these things were before, they were most definitely worth more than they are after this gimp has touched them.

You can't polish a turd, but it appears you can throw glitter on it.

Hahah! I agree that does look like a piece of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. But it only sold for $39. I wouldn't be surprised if those Star Wars figures stuck on top were worth that. Then again I wouldn't know as I'm not a Star wars figure collector.

Tumerboy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2011, 05:52:40 pm »

Quote from: Turnarcades on April 12, 2011, 05:29:19 pm

You can't polish a turd, but it appears you can throw glitter on it.

Sir Headless VII · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2011, 11:54:06 am »

Quote from: Tumerboy on April 12, 2011, 05:52:40 pm

Quote from: Turnarcades on April 12, 2011, 05:29:19 pm
You can't polish a turd, but it appears you can throw glitter on it.

Wow, you learn something new every day.

yotsuya · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2011, 12:17:28 pm »

Quote from: LeedsFan on April 12, 2011, 05:47:21 pm

Quote from: Turnarcades on April 12, 2011, 05:29:19 pm
This ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- just gets worse. What really gets me is that I don't care how ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- shape these things were before, they were most definitely worth more than they are after this gimp has touched them.

You can't polish a turd, but it appears you can throw glitter on it.

Hahah! I agree that does look like a piece of ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. But it only sold for $39. I wouldn't be surprised if those Star Wars figures stuck on top were worth that. Then again I wouldn't know as I'm not a Star wars figure collector.

$39? Don't try to lowball me, man!

grasspuddle · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2011, 04:47:48 pm »

Did you see his piece of wood with drawings on it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ARCADE-COCKTAIL-TABLE-TOP-PIECE-SELF-BUILDERS-LAX-/320684973099?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aaa505c2b

bkenobi · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2011, 05:21:02 pm »

Quote from: grasspuddle on April 13, 2011, 04:47:48 pm

Did you see his piece of wood with drawings on it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ARCADE-COCKTAIL-TABLE-TOP-PIECE-SELF-BUILDERS-LAX-/320684973099?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aaa505c2b

Very reasonably priced!

Donkbaca · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2011, 05:25:17 pm »

so wait, I can buy the plans for 3 bucks, or for only 20 bucks more I get some wood!

In for 12.

Too bad its pick up only

bkenobi · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2011, 05:34:52 pm »

Quote from: Donkbaca on April 13, 2011, 05:25:17 pm

so wait, I can buy the plans for 3 bucks

You serious? I think you're trying to cut down this guy for providing an awesome service. His plans don't cost $3, they are only $2.69 with free email delivery!

BobA · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2011, 05:43:33 pm »

I wonder who's plans he is selling?

bkenobi · « **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2011, 05:50:16 pm »

He probably traced (best case) or photo'd (worst case) a "real" pacman cabinet and put them in a PDF with the title "pacman plans". That's all you need!

Donkbaca · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2011, 06:09:19 pm »

You guys are kidding right? Have you seen what he has built? I am sure they are original plans, probably made a cocktail cab made out of cranberry juice cocktail bottles

BadMouth · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2011, 07:18:38 pm »

100% Feedback.

bkenobi · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2011, 08:43:47 pm »

Seriously! This guy is my idol!

CrazyKongFan · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2011, 10:48:10 pm »

Quote from: BadMouth on April 13, 2011, 07:18:38 pm

100% Feedback.

Well, at least you see what you're getting. Looks like the buyer was happy with it. Here's the feedback he left for it:

Quote

Excellent transaction. Exactly as described, great to deal with, a true pleasure

Also, it appears he sells alot of regular used arcade parts too.

amendonz · « **Reply #20 on:** April 14, 2011, 06:23:33 am »

dam just regular? wanted to score me a custom astroturf bezel

SavannahLion · « **Reply #21 on:** April 14, 2011, 02:30:40 pm »

Quote from: grasspuddle on April 13, 2011, 04:47:48 pm

Did you see his piece of wood with drawings on it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ARCADE-COCKTAIL-TABLE-TOP-PIECE-SELF-BUILDERS-LAX-/320684973099?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aaa505c2b

I think I should get a discount for the thinner pieces. Is that first one an oversized cutting board? $20 is a steal if it still didn't have last nights chicken giblets smeared all over it. YUM! Salmonella.

yotsuya · « **Reply #22 on:** April 14, 2011, 03:26:07 pm »

Let's just hope he never redoes a Crazy Climber. Flower pots and bird poop would make kind of a mess.

Turnarcades · « **Reply #23 on:** April 14, 2011, 08:51:19 pm »

How can you sell those as a 'cocktail top panel' when it's not even cut? I've got some rubble kicking about, reckon I could list it as "2 bedroom semi - simply add mortar, 130 grand".

I wonder what house fire or dead neighbour he robbed that wood from?

RayB · « **Reply #24 on:** April 15, 2011, 01:29:15 pm »

Quote from: Turnarcades on April 12, 2011, 05:29:19 pm

You can't polish a turd, but it appears you can throw glitter on it.

Saint needs to make that your custom quote.

OK GUYS I COULDN'T RESIST. I bought the cocktail plans.

Smeghead · « **Reply #25 on:** April 18, 2011, 11:29:40 am »

Bluuuurgh

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/sys/2329785354.html

Havok · « **Reply #26 on:** April 18, 2011, 11:55:18 am »

That one actually isn't too bad; just re-do the marquee, chop down and put in a real control panel, then get a bigger screen...

yotsuya · « **Reply #27 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:04:49 pm »

Damn, look at the porch on that thing!

Donkbaca · « **Reply #28 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:08:37 pm »

I love the location of the keyboard and mouse. Personally, I like to be on my knees when using them, and I also prefer to not be able to see teh screen when I use them

Havok · « **Reply #29 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:11:09 pm »

They could be wireless; then you put them where you can actually use them.

Nahhh....

Quote from: Donkbaca on April 18, 2011, 12:08:37 pm

I love the location of the keyboard and mouse. Personally, I like to be on my knees when using them, and I also prefer to not be able to see teh screen when I use them

Donkbaca · « **Reply #30 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:32:06 pm »

I think a good, general rule of thumb for a truly, epic cab is that the margins on the bezel, when added together, should at least equal the width of the monitor.

Turnarcades · « **Reply #31 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:34:57 pm »

No no noooo. X... Arcade.... In a cabinet. No better way to tell the world you're lazy, stupid and poor.

ark_ader · « **Reply #32 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:48:04 pm »

Quote from: Turnarcades on April 18, 2011, 02:34:57 pm

No no noooo. X... Arcade.... In a cabinet. No better way to tell the world you're lazy, stupid and poor.

How much extra does it cost to have a slim mini with a Xarcade control panel pre drilled?

Maybe you can market a new cabinet with that in mind.

TopJimmyCooks · « **Reply #33 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:03:17 pm »

Is there a reason why people don't just pull the tops off those x arcade controllers and mount the top to their own CP box? It seems like more work went into completely enclosing the X Arcade, routing out for the pinball buttons, etc. than it would have been to just transplant. they are obviously capable, the cab doesn't look awful in terms of construction. I saw somebody here refinished the top of their X arcade and it looked fine.

Sir Headless VII · « **Reply #34 on:** April 20, 2011, 12:06:40 am »

They are scared of wiring. They know they can do woodworking or at the very least re-do it if they screw up but they don't want to risk breaking their expensive controller. The same argument could be made as to why don't they just wire one up with an ipac, that is easier than transplanting an x-arcade.

TopJimmyCooks · « **Reply #35 on:** April 20, 2011, 11:27:57 am »

The top transplant would mean they only had to unplug and replug the pinball buttons. Or, are those things soldered inside? Then they would have to butt splice wires requiring a stripper/crimper. If they can use a router, navigate the interwebs and list on eBay . . . wow.

Oh well, off to the Pachinko parlor for some Star Wars action.

Donkbaca · « **Reply #36 on:** August 04, 2011, 12:02:19 pm »

Now with pac man goodness:

see the listing here
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/vgm/2523276146.html

RayB · « **Reply #37 on:** August 04, 2011, 01:16:44 pm »

Gonna be fun playing 720 with that original 4-way pacman joystick!

SavannahLion · « **Reply #38 on:** August 04, 2011, 01:22:36 pm »

Quote from: Donkbaca on August 04, 2011, 12:02:19 pm

Now with pac man goodness:

see the listing here
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/vgm/2523276146.html

For something that is intended to show off the guts of a cab, you would think he took better pictures. Did you see the "rental unit" picture? Looks like Ben Hecks crap.

BadMouth · « **Reply #39 on:** August 04, 2011, 01:59:07 pm »

This one was listed on ebay for a long time and didn't sell.

He's backed off the picture cut-out/gluestick approach.
I think he's a member here and has cut back because of us busting on him.
I suspect someone, but I'm not very sure.


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