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necro_nemesis
June 6, 2008, 9:39pm Report to Moderator

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Another pin expedition. Yep they are in da house.... but I don't know where I am going to put them.

I500 probably is going to sit in the garage until I can shop it. It has a couple of issues right off. Motor does not run for the car (at least in test mode) and the led segment light on one of the targets... someone removed all 4 leds? The other led targets don't seem to register hits during edge test. Seems like simple stuff but that is all I could figure was wrong so far. Cosmetically it is awesome otherwise.

G&R will be moving downstairs to the spot left vacant by TAF for shopping first. It needs a good clean and a couple of plastics from what I can see.

Nice to have something to work on again.



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Next step in my opinion would be a meeting at your place...
Congrats on the purchase!!


Eric ( who's always looking to see new pins that he can't afford )


Wish list (would consider to buy or trade):Let me know what ya got
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pics!!


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I'm *shocked* that you would sell TAF for G&R, considering how long you jonesed for a TAF. Isn't it an "A" list title? I thought that kind of thing mattered to you for some reason.
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I'm *shocked* that you would sell TAF for G&R, considering how long you jonesed for a TAF. Isn't it an "A" list title? I thought that kind of thing mattered to you for some reason.


I chalk it up to A.D.H.D (or attention deficit disorder).  Seems to be common with certain collectors.

Personally, I would never trade my TAF for a DE game.  Love or hate TAF, there is a reason why it was the most produced game of all time and why it still commands a decent price.
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Quoted from cooke
I'm *shocked* that you would sell TAF for G&R, considering how long you jonesed for a TAF. Isn't it an "A" list title? I thought that kind of thing mattered to you for some reason.


I never actively hunted down a TAF, one fell in my lap, so I took it.

Unlike some people I am not afraid to make changes or try other pins, even at the expense of certain titles.

TAF is overrated. Bought it, restored it, played the hell out of it and sold it. Unless another one drops in my lap, I won't be looking for it again. I would be more concerned about NF leaving than TAF and that by far isn't my fav either.

ADHD would be someone who bought it restored and sold it. I restored the game entirely and spent a lot of time in doing so. So that theory is bull. Have you even gotten the pf you bought years ago into yours yet?

Phil here are some pics. I top stripped and cleaned up the pf today, took the speaker panel entirely apart and polished the plastic. Cleaned the cab and vacuumed. Fixed the GI which was complete out and a couple other connector issues. All coils, lights and flasher are A1 now. Stripped all the mylar and removed adhesive. Novus 3 - 2 and wax. All in a days work.The drop targets need replacement, so does the Axel plastic and I will Cliffy the hole as there is some wear on the sides as can be seen in the pick. I will be rebuilding the flippers next and then awaiting parts.













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Unlike some people I am not afraid to make changes or try other pins, even at the expense of certain titles.



Well if you have all the time and money, all the power to you.  Raising a young family takes priority for me.  But I am sure you are aware of all of this.

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Have you even gotten the pf you bought years ago into yours yet?



No, and for three reasons.  I just got it back two weeks ago, after another maaca member graciously fixed up the clearcoat imperfections on the inserts, that were caused by  PlayfieldRenovations.com.  And secondly, the game is so well love by my family, I don't think they would be too impressed if I took the machine down for a restoration.  Its the first game that everyone loves, from my 2 year old to my wife.  Thirdly, I am busy restoring some vintage solid state pinballs at the moment (and a sys11).

I am actually envious of all the time that you have put into fixing your collection and that you are having to seek out projects.  
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Raising a young family takes priority for me.  But I am sure you are aware of all of this.


And so for me, but at some point your kids are going to want to spend more time with their friends.

Enjoy them while you can. The pins will wait.

By the way my kids and all their friends are here at the house. Our house is the one all the kids come to. They shoosh me away, but I am still poking my nose in where I can.

Now enough about the kids and the dogs. Looky here at them pins.



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By the way my kids and all their friends are here at the house. Our house is the one all the kids come to. They shoosh me away, but I am still poking my nose in where I can.


Have you braced yourself yet to discuss the S word with them? Are you prepared for that unavoidable moment / talk all  parents dread? You know it will happen one day sooner or later  that one of your kids will want to buy a Stern  for their own  spot in the gameroom.
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Quoted from takochef

Have you braced yourself yet to discuss the S word with them? Are you prepared for that unavoidable moment / talk all  parents dread? You know it will happen one day sooner or later  that one of your kids will want to buy a Stern  for their own  spot in the gameroom.


lol. DE is already a stretch.

First G&R I have had the opportunity to play where you can make the shots. I counted three at least multiball modes off a single ball. 6 ball, 3 ball and 2 ball. I haven't a clue what I did but it sure was interesting.



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Looks good! Congrats on the GNR Glen, when your TZ has to go, give me a call
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when your TZ has to go, give me a call


Hell would have frozen over LONG before that ever happens....  Me think's Glen will be buried in a TZ cab.
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