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October 24, 2001 - Cynthia Manaku
cmanaku@aol.com
looking for jukebox under $3000

July 23, 2001 - Steven Marion
calicowboy75@aol.com
I recently aquired an antique pachinco machine from a relative and would like to restore it where can I find diagrams and good parts

July 13, 2001 - cheryl laden
lepantoauction@eritter.net
I was looking for any information on a pachinco machine name on it is Nishijin the rest of the writing on it is in japanese.Can you help? Thanks

July 9, 2001 - Kristen
kristenlori17@hotmail.com
PINBALL WIZARD? Does Anyone know what pinball machine was featured in the rock opera Tommy? And if its available to buy?

July 6, 2001 - Anthony Fuoco
chi-town@mindspring.com
Need Info. on repair and worth for 1947 Chicago Coin Co. Bermuda machine.

July 5, 2001 - bill_yards
chrisham999@msn.com
I'm looking for info on the 2001 Las Vegas pinball tournament for a friend. Can anyone give me a website or something to find out more about this event.

July 1, 2001 - Judy P. White
aspen@i1.net
I have a Pacman pinball machine and I'm trying to find out what its worth. It's in great shape and I've just always wondered. Anybody have an idea? Thanks

June 29, 2001 - Scott McManigal
smanigal@pionet.net
Looking for a Star Wars Pinball

June 1, 2001 - don cole
racebud08@starpower.com
i have a gottliebs, asteroid annie & the aliens 1 player game. can anyone tell me what its worth

June 1, 2001 - Gerald Burgeouis
gerald@picknowl.com.au
Where can I obtain a manual for the Space Invaders Pinball & is it possible to purchase a copy of the graphic print for the entire playfield. Because I have not got a CLUE!!

April 29, 2001 - TODD T DOWELL
TRENTTODD@AOL.COM
I have a ELECTRIC SUPER DELUXE Pachinco machine but it does not have a power supply. Does anyone know where I can get one?OR WHAT THE VOLTAGE IS TO RUN THIS GAME???THANKS TODD ........

April 29, 2001 - Rep
CallMeRep@aol.com
I have a 64oz container that is nearly full of pachinco balls, What is this worth.

April 28, 2001 - Robert Croley
Bcroley@aol.com
Need info on starting a successful Video / Pinball arcade, would like to correspond with business owners... Thanks

April 26, 2001 - TODD
TRENTTODD@AOL.COM
I ALSO HAVE A PACHINCO MACHINE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A POWER

April 25, 2001 - Gustavo Sanchez
starmovieman@prtc.net
What is going to happen to the pinball industry in the near future??!!

April 14, 2001 - Gary
gdv@sk.sympatico.ca
I have a 1968 Williams Doozie that someone decided to paint the cabinet black. I need pictures of the original artwork to restore it to original condition.

April 6, 2001 - Curt
protiming@hotmail.com
I have a Nishijin Pachinco machine but it does not have a power supply. Does anyone know where I can get one?

March 31, 2001 - dennis
jutman@pottsville.infi.net
I NEED VALUE OF RESISTOR UNDER TOP OF PLAY FIELD NEXT TO FUSE ON WILLIAMS GORGAR PINBALL. THANKS!

March 27, 2001 - Bill
Bigbearbil@aol.com
What is the current market value of a 1947 Gottlieb Humpty Dumpty Pinball machine, as well as a 1974 Gottlieb Magnotron?

March 21, 2001 - Chad
king4@bellatlantic.net
i just got Pachinco the other day and i can't seem to get it to work except for getting the balls to shoot around. anyone know how to get the whole thing to work? please help.

March 13, 2001 - Isolde Neufeld
quincykeisha@msn.com
How do we get a manual on a refurbished Addams Family Pinball Machine? Retailer has not provided us with a manual to date.

March 3, 2001 - Howard Brody Jr.
riusaldregan@prodigy.net
I have a faceplate of Gottlieb's "Wizard", which I believe was a version of "Magic Wizard" made for export to italy and never mass produced... model no. 324it I believe... lookin for price info in a hurry, anyone help? =) thx!

March 1, 2001 - greg fears
fears00@hotmail.com
I have a 1979 Bally Paragon Pinball Machine signed on the glass by Paul Feris. I was wondering what it might be worth?

February 27, 2001 - Neville
boondocks@usa.com
Looking for rules for bowling machine tournament, Please Help Thank you

February 24, 2001 - Rolando
rbarberis@securitytechnologies.com
Does anyone know where I can get an Adams Family Playfield?

February 18, 2001 - Larry Brown
larry@ipo.net
I've got a 1964 Gottieb World's Fair pinball machine.How much is it worth?

February 4, 2001 - Steve Banks
slbanks@planetkc.com
I have a bowling machine, ' United Shuffle Alley Express', in what I would call very good condition. Would like to get some information on this game as to production dates and value. Thanks.

January 21, 2001 - Jeff
jeffrey_fischer@yahoo.com
PACHINCO BALLS!!! Where can I get em!!!!

January 21, 2001 - Mike Wehr
wehr@fgi.net
I have a Murato Pachinko machine. Will this machine operate on 110vac ? It has some binders for hooking up the AC, but I have no instructions. Thanks!

January 16, 2001 - George Cowles
june1965@msn.com
Just purchased a williams kickoff pinball machine works OK does anyone know how old it is and is it collectable as far as being worth something????

January 2, 2001 - Markus Burkler
m.buerkler@freesurf.ch
I have a Williams "GORGAR" pinball game. I works good, but the paint of the lower playfield (from the position of the flippers to the center drop targets) is very bad. Question: Can anyone take a photograph of a good lower playfield and mail me? Thanks!

December 23, 2000 - Tony Rodriguez
ja.rodriguez@rcclaw.com
I purchased a Rev. from mars pin about 4 mths ago. I wanted to know how to determine whether it has the latest software. Any help? thanx

December 9, 2000 - John Williamson
DJLKS@CS.COM
Where can I get my Pachinco game repaired/restored?

December 7, 2000 - Mark Parkins
mparkins@compuserve.com
I have a Bally World Cup game from 1967. Can anyone tell me about its history.

November 26, 2000 - Randy MacDonald
rdmac@sympatico.ca
Looking for info on what I think is a 40's Japanese pinball.I think the manufacturer is Suzuki and the title;No More War 2.Made of wood, approximately 36"x3"x18".Any info would be appreciated.eom

November 26, 2000 - Tonya
toyna@dmea.net
I just dug out two old pachinco machines that I used to play when I was a kid. The have electric wires what are they powered by. Does anyone know someone I could talk to? Lots of ??????

November 13, 2000 - Dewispelaere Lieven
dewispelaere_lieven@vt4.net
I haven a 90 % working williams strato flite 1974 and want to know what it's worth

November 2, 2000 - Dwight C
CONNFUSED@AOL.COM
Does anyone know of a good book in print on the repair and trouble shooting of arcade type games. Thanks!

October 30, 2000 - Nicky
Gypsyeyes920@hotmail.com
I am researching pinball machines for a college class I am currently taking. My assignment was to incorperate as many contexts encompassing the pinball machine as I can. If you have any interesting stories,or knowledge to share PLEASE contact me thanks!

September 22, 2000 - brian kopacz
blkopacz@juno.com
Hi!

September 14, 2000 - Ben
nerdkia@mailcityasia.com
hi, doing a project on snooker or pool cues. anyone knows the whole procedure of manufacturing of cues pls email mi

September 2, 2000 - Jerry Day
Jerry1day@yahoo.com
Where can I find parts for Pachinco games?

August 15, 2000 - KEITH BRIGGS
KBRIGGS@ALLISONBLADES.COM
I HAVE A SPACE INVADER PINBALL MACHINE THAT LIGHTS UP BUT WILL NOT PLAY. I LOOKED INSIDE BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING ODD.

August 15, 2000 - KEITH BRIGGS
KBRIGGS@ALLISONBLADES.COM
I HAVE A SPACE INVADER WIDE BODY PINBALL MACHINE. IT TURNS ON BUT ONLY LIGHTS UP. IT WILL NOT PLAY. I LOOKED INSIDE BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING ODD. IS THERE SOMETHING ELSE I SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR? PLEASE HELP

July 6, 2000 - Rachel
babydoll121498
I have the 1935 game 'Time', manufactured by Pacific Amusements MFG. Co.. I also have a 1935 game 'Fire Chief', manufactured by Gottlieb. I want to know their approximate worth.

June 21, 2000 - Jeff Marten
jtmarten@juno.com
Question on my Black Rose. It has the black flippers, and the B.R. lettering on the side is not the usual red - its hot pink. Is this a limited edition? SN 20013 960098. Thanks!

June 15, 2000 - Brian Jackson
bjackson@clearcomm.com
Where can I get a manual for a Williams Whitewater pin?

June 5, 2000 - dave
niff@westman.wave.ca
Is there anyone out there that could tell me how I would go about learning how all the electrical components work inside a pin.I would like to design and build my own.Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

June 5, 2000 - connie
myoldwoman@yahoo.com
can you tell me what year williams time warp was made and where i can find parts?.

May 8, 2000 - Adam Leech
loose@leechpit.com
Greetings pinheads, I am currently researching an idea I had to open a pin arcade and live music venue and was looking for advice from some of you who have more experience than I. If you can help I would love to hear from you. Thanks

May 1, 2000 - Jim Marshall
jmarshal@iglou.com
I have a 1978 Kiss Bally pinball machine. Everything works fine except none of the score displays will light up. The LED test light lights 7 times and shows no problems. Can anyone help me? Thanks.....Jim Marshall

April 1, 2000 - Tyler
ras_tafari22@yahoo.com
Is Gottlieb still in buisness? I have a 1975 game "Spin Out" Also wondering what its worth?

March 25, 2000 - Vince Bastiani
vince.bastiani@msl.com
I am thinking of buying a 1979 Sharpshooter pinball machine. Should I? How often to they break down? Are they easily repaired?

March 22, 2000 - RON DUFORE
LR HEFLEN.COM0
WANT TO KNOW HOW OLD MIDWAYS FUNBALL PIN MACHINE IS

March 18, 2000 - mark leske
marktl@hotmail.com
need to locate parts to repair motor/gearbox Dr. WHO pinball -- Manafacturer--- Multi Products Co.

February 28, 2000 - Adam Jennings
AJennings@LittonLS.com
My father has a Master Play-Boy pinball machine no electrical parts, points are scored by putting ball into holes indicated by different cards, as in ace, king etc. looking for a buyer, or someone who can put a price on this machine? please reply

February 28, 2000 - TJ Malloy
talloy@mindspring.com
Please let me know where to buy "real" pachinco balls not the ball bearing type.

February 26, 2000 - Guy Terpening
carynguy@corecomm.net
Anybody know the approximate value of a Williams Hyperball,(condition 8+)???

February 23, 2000 - robert gingell
rtgingell@cunnet
a one ball race horse machine i played in the 50s A GAMBLING machine you could run up the odds by putting more money in it it had win place show sections and a feature hole at the bottom whats the name and are their any out their and at what price

February 8, 2000 - Dave Price
swnymo19@iag.net
Need schematic for 1975 'Space Mission' by Williams. Anyone know value of machine?

January 30, 2000 - bkern
tnb143@midwest.net
I have a Gottlieb World Beauties pinball machine that works great and looks great!

January 30, 2000 - Beth
tnb143@midwest.net
What is an American Beauties (Gottlieb) from 1954 worth? It works and looks Great!

January 29, 2000 - CHUCK STAUGLER
troas@bright.net
looking to buy a PARAGON PINBALL and a TARG VIDEO GAME also have a SHAQ ATTAQ pinball that beeps and blinks in the displays when turned on but sometimes it will come on and work fine any help thanks on OHIO

January 20, 2000 - Tom Dearborn
tdearborn@pdgnet.com
Need part number for missing transformer on a 1968 Gottlieb Super Score. Thanks for the Help.

January 18, 2000 - Guy Terpening
carynguy@megsinet.net
Does anybody know what the original drop targets looked like on a 1977 Power Play???

January 17, 2000 - Jim
FultonStation@msn.com
The Adams Family Pinball. I am looking for different machines in chicago to play. I know of one at The Artful Dodger at 1600+- Wabasnia and one at a miniature golf place on 4200+- Montrose

January 17, 2000 - Brian
rangerspud@earthlink.net
I have a working Bally 5th Inning and would like to know its value. Anyone know??

January 16, 2000 - Brian James
brjames@alltel.net
I have an older pinball machine Gottlieb (Hurdy Gurdy) Iam trying to get running. Any info . year value troubleshooting parts ?Thanks Brian

January 10, 2000 - Bob Kolhouse
bob.w.kolhouse@cummins.com
I am looking for a specific pinball machine that I played in the late '60's. Don't know the name or manufacturer...just a description of some of the features...I'd recognize the playing field. Any suggestions?? Thanks,Bob

January 7, 2000 - Jack
puttinhd@aol.com
I have an old pool table type game from my grandfather's tavern. The gams was reffered to as bagatelle, phon. spelling. I would like any info esp. rules of the game. It is a pinball sized unit with archway where balls are shot under. Balls landinscorearea

January 7, 2000 - Ð-Ball
ÐÐ-978@webtv.net
Just recently recieved "NEPTUNE" by Gottlieb. why can't I find any info about this Pin anywhere. HELP!

December 27, 1999 - Ernest Scott, Jr.
escottjr@ptd.net
I have a new Bumper Pool Table, but Have no rules. Can anyone tell me how to play Bumper Pool. Thanks.

December 24, 1999 - Chip Hall
lhall21532@aol.com
I have Data East Star Wars. How do do get it to play without quarters?

December 22, 1999 - Guy Terpening
carynguy@megsinet.net
95'Sega, Frankenstein: Monster servo motor does not work, stole working servo from another and it still doesn't work! Anybody have any ideas?

December 2, 1999 - Myron C. Fox
mandgfox@msn.com
On what city's streets etc. is the game Monopoly based?

December 1, 1999 - Meagan Moore
trouble_maker_chic@yahoo.com
could you please tell me how many feet that rob knievel successfully jumped when he jumped the grand canyon?

November 20, 1999 - Pops
chyland@i2k.com
What pinball would you start with for a first account? A small neighborhood bar, but I would like to expand in future.

November 11, 1999 - ferny
bennydaily@aol.com
i would like to find someone who repairs pachinco machines. can anyone direct me to a repairman ?

November 9, 1999 - Jeff Gosnell
machtyn@earthlink.net
I'm looking for contact information of any nickel arcades to get in touch with. I have an idea for my area and need to see if it is a feasible idea.

November 9, 1999 - Branson Sills
Miskyat@aol.com
Does anyone know where I can get "Time Tunnel"?

November 9, 1999 - Russ
russellc@kiski.net
I have a Kiss pinball machine and would like to find out its value and where I might be able to sale it.

November 8, 1999 - billy smith
fasu@webtv.net
would please tell me name of the jukebox withe yellow lights around the outside,i want too purchase a use box

November 1, 1999 - Don Brace
trainsntoys@home.com
Seeburg ay160 The write in to the tormat fails. What is in the circuit besides the contacts in the pricing unit and the switches for the buttons

October 30, 1999 - Jon
Swytche@hotmail.com
I need rules for pachinco machines, like the number of balls you use. please tell me!!!!

October 28, 1999 - Dawn
Sunnd75@aol.com
I recently purchased a eletronic pachinco machine, while moving, something must have gotten knocked loose. Although it still works it beeps like a car alarm the entire time you play. Any suggestions?

October 28, 1999 - james rowley
gman2@midwest.net
i have an old pinball game,it is about 12" wide and 24" tall. made of wood with cartoon figures on the playing surface. it was made in the 1920's or the 1930,s. how much is it worth?

October 27, 1999 - Jeff Hackler
plastools@earthlink.net
Just purchased a Allied Leisure " hearts and Spades" cocktail table pinball not working. It seems to have the typical tilt light on problem that I have seen on Ebay. Does anyone know what might be wrong? How about where to get a blueprint?

October 13, 1999 - Guy Terpening
carynguy@megsinet.net
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy... 1976 Bally home version, complete opposite of the commercial version. The p/f and b/g are loaded with psychedelia... Does anybody know anything about it or it's worth? Thanks, Guy

October 12, 1999 - jay pirouznia
piginc@mindspring.com
??looking for info on a game I used to play in the mid 80's, skill game, 'Pikes peak" maybe. Manipulated a steel ball into holes on a board by using two levers controlling a bar with the balancing ball. Went from 1-10 vertically increasing in dificulty.

October 6, 1999 - Scott Lloyd
smlloyd@aeroinc.net
I recently purchased a Chicago Coin's triple score bowler and know nothing about it. I don't know when it was made, or what model no. it is. I need manuals/schematics and any info I can get .

October 2, 1999 - ALFRED HURST
ALIBABA933@AOL.COM
I HAVE A 1967 KICKOFF BY WILLIAMS AND WANT TO REPAINT THE CABINET OVER.SO I NEED A COLORED PICTURE COULD SOMEONE HELP ME OUT?

August 30, 1999 - Leslie Dreaver
ldreaver@AOL.com
Help!!!!!! Can anyone tell me where I might be able to find a Lost In Space Pinball machine?

August 27, 1999 - PAT
tschro8212@aol.com
HELP! I NEED INFORMATION ON A 10 CENT AMUSEMENT GAME, NOT SLOT OR PINBALL, IT IS CALLED "CIRCUS WAGON WHEEL" BY AUTO BELL. ANY INFO APPRECIATED. THANKS!

August 17, 1999 - Jeff Bellio
dbellio@ix.netcom.com
I recently had a totaly new idea for a pinball machine but i have no idea on how to go about making it or even talking to someone who could make it for me please help me in my quest to bring a new light to pinball

August 8, 1999 - jason
ecjw@telusplanet.net
I am lookin for a cartridge that enables you to play three different games of star wars that plugs into the computer mother board of the original 1983 star wars arcade game. Does such a cartridge really exist and if so where can I get one?

June 26, 1999 - FRANK THOMAS
wallsel@netcon.net.au
after a service manual or any information on gottliebs pinball machine "palace gaurd" imported to the uk and bought 2ndhand in london in the early 70s.many thanks

June 23, 1999 - John Paquette
paqman@webmail.bellsouth.net
I am looking for infiormation on a "Blue Max" pin manufactured by Chigaco Coin

June 12, 1999 - Beverly Perrin
gofishgirl_99@yahoo.com
I am looking for a manual or copy of the manual for a Williams Pinbot. I recently purchased this machine and need help restoring it, even basic repair answers would be helpful. Thanks

May 10, 1999 - Jeff
k_cat_189@hotmail.com
Does anyone have any info on a 1965 Gottlieb Thoro-Bred. thanks!

April 21, 1999 - Mike
hochbergm@hotmail.com
I am looking for a pinball machine shipping service. Any help appreciated. Please email me.

April 15, 1999 - Hamster
SAHKAF4220@aol.com
What is concept (theme or description) behind GORGAR backglass?

April 13, 1999 - Ryan Perry
RYPerry@mtech.edu
what are the rules of bumper pool?

April 7, 1999 - Angela
salliso2@julian.uwo.ca
I have a flood damaged Gottlieb GUYS & DOLLS . Insurance won't repair in I can't set a value. HELP! Wood and glass looks 40's?? Where would I find that info?

March 20, 1999 - Peter Simmons
petersimmons@home.com
Where can I find decals of musical instruments that would be suitable for use on the Seeburg AY & DS series lid glasses? They don't have to be exact copies!

March 18, 1999 - David Webster
Dweb69@aol.com
My friend sunk 9 ball 4 times in a row, 2" from making it a 5th time. Playing in local tournament (Las Vegas) What is the record for sinking 9 ball on break? Back to back?? Thanks!

March 17, 1999 - Tony B.
longshadow@lycosmail.com
I know Gottlieb went belly up in 1996, but does anyone have an address for them? An answer via e-mail would be sweet!

March 8, 1999 - Gustavo Sanchez
starmovieman@prtc.net
Where can I find data about the real history of Pinball machines? I have played from the 70's Bally's Captain Fantastic to Medievil Madness. I 'm addicted to Pinball and I love it! The video games are garbage! Long live PINBALL!

February 23, 1999 - Matt Morgan
Matt.Morgan@valmet.com@inet
Hello I own a 79 laser ball williams pin ball and I was wondering were I could find a manual.I also need to find a backglass .Any help would be greatly apreciated.

January 30, 1999 - DWIGHT CHERNAUSKAS
CONNFUSED@AOL.COM
i HAVE AN OLD CHICAGO COINS TABLE BOWLING MACHINE. IT APPEARES THAT THE TWO LARGE SOLINOIDS TO RESET THE RELAY SWITCHES ARE DOING THE JOB, YOU CAN RAISE THE BAR BY HAND TO RESET THEM. DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHERE I COULD GET THEM AND A WIRING GUIDE.

January 21, 1999 - Tamora Sanders
tamoras@hotmail.com
I am with a group of students taking a customer service class and we have to design a business. We want to build a awesome gameroom in our small town. Money is no option. Where could we get new game ideas on the Internet?

January 7, 1999 - Mary Ann
spgrove@sgi.net
I need the colors of all pool ball for 8-ball

January 1, 1999 - Shannon Smith
ShannonSmith@webtv.net
I would like to know any information on the new south park pinball game that is coming out. I work in an arcade and I was told I may be receiving one. I'd like to know something about it before I get it.

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