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Main => Buy/Sell/Trade - non-retail => Topic started by: brooksware2000 on March 13, 2004, 03:26:41 pm

Title: WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: brooksware2000 on March 13, 2004, 03:26:41 pm: Looking to buy wico red top replacement ball handles. Anybody have a couple to part with our know where I can buy some?
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: bigmoe on March 15, 2004, 01:44:45 pm: Repros of the tall (robotron) style can apparently be purchached here:

http://www.arcadeshop.com/parts.htm

Don't personally know anything about the parts or the retailer.

There are also lots of joys on ebay from time to time that include used 8-ways and you can part out.
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: SaiNRuB on March 15, 2004, 03:41:28 pm: Ive got a nice pair of Wico 8 WAy Leaf Joys with Red Handles without the Rubber Grommets.

Let me know if your interested, ill give you a good deal on em.
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: paigeoliver on March 17, 2004, 11:48:19 pm: I have the repro robotron handles on my main mame cabinet. Very nice, although mine were $12 each from Bob Roberts (he no longer stocks those though).
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: bigmoe on March 18, 2004, 02:32:55 pm: Quote from: paigeoliver on March 17, 2004, 11:48:19 pm
I have the repro robotron handles on my main mame cabinet. Very nice, although mine were $12 each from Bob Roberts (he no longer stocks those though).

That's good to know, thanks, po. Do they match well with real wico's for size/color?

Though if one's not in a hurry, I imagine it would be more cost-effective to watch for ones on ebay to clean up and score some other parts in the process.

I *do* have a single long blue ball-top I wouldn't mind finding a match for, if anyone has any ideas.
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: paigeoliver on March 18, 2004, 04:51:59 pm: They appear identical, if anything they look better (since real Wico handles tend to have shafts that have darkened or rusted over time).
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: brooksware2000 on March 18, 2004, 06:13:14 pm: Quote from: bigmoe on March 18, 2004, 02:32:55 pm
Quote from: paigeoliver on March 17, 2004, 11:48:19 pm
I have the repro robotron handles on my main mame cabinet. Very nice, although mine were $12 each from Bob Roberts (he no longer stocks those though).

That's good to know, thanks, po. Do they match well with real wico's for size/color?

Though if one's not in a hurry, I imagine it would be more cost-effective to watch for ones on ebay to clean up and score some other parts in the process.

I *do* have a single long blue ball-top I wouldn't mind finding a match for, if anyone has any ideas.

The current wico joystick I currently have has a Blue ball top but I want the red. Bigmoe I would be willing to part with the blue ball top to my wico joystick if you want to acquire it.
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: bigmoe on March 19, 2004, 12:01:04 am: paigeoliver: neato. Maybe I'll be ordering me a set...

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Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: brooksware2000 on March 19, 2004, 01:57:16 pm: Quote from: brooksware2000 on March 18, 2004, 06:13:14 pm
Quote from: bigmoe on March 18, 2004, 02:32:55 pm
Quote from: paigeoliver on March 17, 2004, 11:48:19 pm
I have the repro robotron handles on my main mame cabinet. Very nice, although mine were $12 each from Bob Roberts (he no longer stocks those though).

That's good to know, thanks, po. Do they match well with real wico's for size/color?

Though if one's not in a hurry, I imagine it would be more cost-effective to watch for ones on ebay to clean up and score some other parts in the process.

I *do* have a single long blue ball-top I wouldn't mind finding a match for, if anyone has any ideas.

The current wico joystick I currently have has a Blue ball top but I want the red. Bigmoe I would be willing to part with the blue ball top to my wico joystick if you want to acquire it.

I Just checked Bob Roberts site and he has the repro Robotron shafts but they are $25 for a pair.
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: Thenasty on March 20, 2004, 08:47:26 pm: Check tomorrow for my ad. I will gather my Josyticks stuff and see what I got and take a pic and post it here. If you still need a RED BALL TOP that is.
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: Khenemet Heru on March 21, 2004, 10:31:30 am: anybody know if the robotron handles will fit any of the Happ's joysticks? I want a red ball for the Super I was going to set up as my 4-way stick, but I can only find the red bats (have enough of those)
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: bigmoe on March 22, 2004, 06:03:06 pm: Quote from: brooksware2000 on March 19, 2004, 01:57:16 pm
I Just checked Bob Roberts site and he has the repro Robotron shafts but they are $25 for a pair.

I'm not finding those...? Do you have a link or directions?
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: brooksware2000 on March 22, 2004, 06:08:03 pm: Quote from: bigmoe on March 22, 2004, 06:03:06 pm
Quote from: brooksware2000 on March 19, 2004, 01:57:16 pm
I Just checked Bob Roberts site and he has the repro Robotron shafts but they are $25 for a pair.

I'm not finding those...? Do you have a link or directions?

http://www.arcadeshop.com/parts.htm#Joysticks

click on the link above and scroll down until you see the set of reproduction Robotron ball and handle set for $25
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: paigeoliver on March 22, 2004, 06:15:16 pm: No, Wico handles do not fit Happ sticks.
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: bigmoe on March 22, 2004, 06:27:05 pm: Quote from: brooksware2000 on March 22, 2004, 06:08:03 pm
http://www.arcadeshop.com/parts.htm#Joysticks

click on the link above and scroll down until you see the set of reproduction Robotron ball and handle set for $25

Ah. That's not BobRoberts, just so you know.
Title: Re:WTB: Wico Red Ball Handles
Post by: brooksware2000 on March 22, 2004, 06:30:34 pm: oops, my mistake, wasn't paying attention and come to think about it you are correct. Got a lil mixed up cause they sell a lot of the same items. Anyway this guy is great, I have ordered from him before