Author Topic: Which pinball should I get?? edit BOUGHT ONE! edit (Read 4084 times)

tomdotcom · « **on:** December 30, 2008, 09:24:27 am »

I'm contemplating on getting one of these pinball machines. Looking for some ideas of which one I should get and why? Or which ones to avoid??

The Getaway: High Speed II
Funhouse
Radical
Bride of pinbot

These machines are all fully shopped and relatively close to me, that's the reason for picking these 4 in particular. Prices vary of course, funhouse is definately the most expensive of the 4. Looking to get the best bang for my buck so to speak

ChadTower · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2008, 10:01:07 am »

Based on usual prices I'd say BoP is probably the best value but I don't know Radical all that well.

ChadTower · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2008, 10:44:53 am »

I agree Funhouse is the best game on that list but it's also more than twice the cost of anything else on it.

tomdotcom · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2008, 10:54:22 am »

I'd probably get Funhouse for sure but ya the price is definately going to be alot more probably twice as much maybe. Definately will factor into my decision. I'd rather spend 1000-2000 not 2500-4000 or whatever the Funhouse is going for fully shopped by a professional.

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #4 on:** December 31, 2008, 03:39:25 am »

Quote from: tomdotcom on December 30, 2008, 10:54:22 am

I'd probably get Funhouse for sure but ya the price is definately going to be alot more probably twice as much maybe. Definately will factor into my decision. I'd rather spend 1000-2000 not 2500-4000 or whatever the Funhouse is going for fully shopped by a professional.

Funhouse or Getaway.

meany · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2008, 04:25:53 pm »

Getaway 2
Great Steve Ritchie flow.

tomdotcom · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2008, 04:58:01 pm »

I've sent the seller an inquiry on price and conditions of the machines. I haven't heard back yet though, it is the holidays though, so I'll be patient

I think I've narrowed it down to Getaway or Funhouse, really price will be the deciding factor, if he wants a MINT for Funhouse I'll probably end up getting the getaway. My son loves cars so it would be right up his alley for sure. He's 9.

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #7 on:** December 31, 2008, 07:27:17 pm »

Getaway has a DMD which would definitely make it more interesting for a kid I would think.

ChadTower · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2008, 08:00:59 pm »

My kids prefer games without them... though they also prefer Pin2k games to DMD games.

tomdotcom · « **Reply #9 on:** January 01, 2009, 10:39:53 am »

I tried the starwars and the revenge from Mars pin2ks. Although they were actually fairly fun they definately are too different for me to actually own one. I think the short form factor is their biggest downfall. I still haven't heard back from the guy on pricing, I hope to hear in the new year. Maybe I'll just buy 2 instead of 1 haha...you only live once right

Ken Layton · « **Reply #10 on:** January 01, 2009, 12:41:13 pm »

Funhouse for sure. Still makes decent money on the route.

Radical = sucks

Bride of Pinbot = sucks

Getaway = sorta sucks. High Speed was a helluva lot better than this game.

tomdotcom · « **Reply #11 on:** January 01, 2009, 02:19:38 pm »

Thanks for the input Ken! I've seen a ton of your posts here and on KLOV and definately respect your opinions. I have played regular pinbot a bit and while it looks cool it's not the funnest machine either. I love funhouse, hope I can get a good price though!

Visitor Q · « **Reply #12 on:** January 01, 2009, 03:57:58 pm »

Funhouse gets my vote as well a lot I have heard Rudy can be a ---smurfette--- to fix if he breaks.

A lot of people like Getaway, I heard one of my friends is looking for one.

Good luck with whatever you decide and besure to post lots of pix!

RetroJames · « **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2009, 12:06:03 am »

Quote from: Ken Layton on January 01, 2009, 12:41:13 pm

Funhouse for sure. Still makes decent money on the route.

Radical = sucks

Bride of Pinbot = sucks

Getaway = sorta sucks. High Speed was a helluva lot better than this game.

BOP = sucks? I call bs on that. Course that's just me. Always loved that game.

Visitor Q · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2009, 09:39:34 am »

So how soon are you buying?

tomdotcom · « **Reply #15 on:** January 20, 2009, 11:26:39 am »

I think I'm going to get an Addam's family. Just working out the details at the moment..couldn't find a reasonably priced Funhouse..

Visitor Q · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2009, 12:33:56 pm »

Good choice but Adam's Family, you can find a good price on one of them? I heard they are tough to find in good shape and I would assume at a good price.

You still at you 2 grand mark?

tomdotcom · « **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2009, 12:43:51 pm »

Haha nope not 2000, i have saved more money..more in the 3-3500 canadian range..fully restored

Visitor Q · « **Reply #18 on:** January 20, 2009, 02:44:03 pm »

Quote from: tomdotcom on January 20, 2009, 12:43:51 pm

Haha nope not 2000, i have saved more money..more in the 3-3500 canadian range..fully restored

Awesome! IMO I think something like that is worth the cash! Your ass better post pix when you get it.

Please keep use posted.

ps. Adams is a great game but you already know that.

tomdotcom · « **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2009, 02:51:07 pm »

I'll post some pics here for sure when it's all a done deal...I think it will be an awesome first pin..

Visitor Q · « **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2009, 08:49:33 pm »

Hellz Yeah! Join the Williams Club!

tomdotcom · « **Reply #21 on:** January 22, 2009, 09:41:25 am »

Finally made my final decision and purchased a fully restored Addam's Family from a super nice collector in Vancouver. Thanks Angelo! I won't get it for a couple months though! But still excited!!

Visitor Q · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2009, 10:11:06 am »

Awesome but why the wait?

tomdotcom · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2009, 11:16:42 am »

He has to restore it still..it's already a great cabinet but he's going to make it next to new as possible..all new protectors, ramps, decals, flippers,rubbers,,etcetc..so now i wait haha..sucky but it gives me sometime to save up a bit more moola

Visitor Q · « **Reply #24 on:** January 22, 2009, 12:17:51 pm »

May I ask what you plan on paying him for it?

tomdotcom · « **Reply #25 on:** January 22, 2009, 12:25:47 pm »

No you may not ahaha..I would rather keep those details between myself and him as not to jeopardize his sales or anything. It's not cheap put it that way, but not completely absurd either, and he is a legitimate collector with lots of machines/sales. So I fully trust the machine to look and play like NEW when it's done.

Cyberflexx · « **Reply #26 on:** February 03, 2009, 01:56:29 pm »

Congrats!!!


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Author Topic: Which pinball should I get?? **edit BOUGHT ONE! edit** (Read 4084 times)

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