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Jumpman64:

Anyone remember Bally's Rapid Fire?  It was a pinball/video game hybrid.  Apparently it did not got over all that well and didn't sell a lot.  But anyway, I saw an ad on CL for this one yesterday and snagged it, not really knowing what I was getting into:



It's now mine for the price of $60.

When I first saw the ad I thought maybe it would be a good basis for a virtual pinball machine.  Then when I saw it in person I started leaning towards doing a restoration.  But now I'm not really sure.  Few people seem to like the game.  The cabinet is unbelievably heavy.  It does not work (it sort of powers up -- a few lights turn on but that's it).  There is water damage in most of the particle board panels, although the lower box is plywood and in decent shape.

So, any thoughts or opinions? 

ChadTower:


Restore it or pass it on to someone who would.  Too rare to part out.  Not that great a VP candidate anyway.

TopJimmyCooks:

Nice pickup for $60.  I haven't played one but as you can tell it's not a typical pinball machine.  The aspect ratio of the backglass makes me think that could be stunning for a VP cab with backglass display.  The various parts are worth way more than $60 if you decide to part it out. 

Jumpman64:

Totally forgot there is a pinball sub-forum.  Perhaps a mod can move it?

Le Chuck:

For $60 I'd at least double that in trying to get it working.  If you can then it's a fun conversation piece even if it isn't a stellar title.  If it can't I think it has nice lines for a unique V-pin. 

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