Quoted from Murrsky

hey guys,

what do you think of possibly grabbing Spacecadet's "Firepower", he just posted it.
let me know your thoughts if your online.

cheers guys.

randy.

This is what I call a working project and personnally I like it.  Good machine and there is an entire site on it : <http://www.firepowerpinball.com/>  Keep in mind that if the machine has 100% working boards and the rest need a few parts then it is a good start for a hobby.  However, the displays are not cheap so check out how much money it will cost you to purchase all the spare parts etc.  I will now live it to people that may have something else to add........

take care

I'd personally recommend that $900 F-14 that was posted. But that's just due to taste. If you want, you can come by and play my F-14 to see if you'll like it.

I would say that Marty's Firepower is a decent deal at that price.  You shouldn't be too hard pressed to find 2 used displays, and the rest of the parts are generic.  (and it's local to you so even better)  The biggest hurdle of that game has already been looked after because the boards are all 100%.  The only thing you should ask Marty about is if the the 40 pin connector was replaced. (that is a major source of problems for this game system)

Basically if you don't mind pulling up your sleeves, getting your hands dirty, doing some research and asking questions I'd say go for it!  Firepower is a good game with AWESOME sound.

Doug

PS. That $900 F-14 would also be a great buy.  The current owner is a stand-up guy and stands behind what he sells.  (and the asking price is good too)  It all comes down to what you want out of your first machine.  (fixing a game without any previous exposure to pins can be a little daunting)

Quoted from cooke

Get a working/shopped game for your first. Then you can focus on a project later.

My humble two cents.

I second this (from personal experience).

Welcome, Randy!

Stan's Monday Night Football machine is also a good deal.

http://archive.maaca.org/s107351202.onlinehome.us/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?m-1269370240/s-15/

mcmean gets some nice pins for reasonable...keep an eye out for his posts

You'll probably see Star Gazers popping up all over the place around here and guys trying to give them away but I wouldn't recommend a classic Stern as a first pin. flakey. Plus you probably want something fun to play ... like a Gottlieb.    

Quoted from OTTOgd

You'll probably see Star Gazers popping up all over the place around here and guys trying to give them away but I wouldn't recommend a classic Stern as a first pin. flakey. Plus you probably want something fun to play ... like a Gottlieb.    

LMFAO!  If any Star Gazers pop up here I'll be sure to buy them.  Need to keep my Star Gazer streak alive!

D

Quite the contrary, Kevin.. a classic Stern (or Bally) is the ideal first pin if you're looking to learn how to fix them    From what I hear though, a similar-era Gottlieb System 80 is a great way to an early grave

Quoted from machine.slave

Quite the contrary, Kevin.. a classic Stern (or Bally) is the ideal first pin if you're looking to learn how to fix them    From what I hear though, a similar-era Gottlieb System 80 is a great way to an early grave

Do I really look THAT bad?  (maybe I need to retire from fixing sys80)

D

Quoted from machine.slave

Quite the contrary, Kevin.. a classic Stern (or Bally) is the ideal first pin if you're looking to learn how to fix them    From what I hear though, a similar-era Gottlieb System 80 is a great way to an early grave

Pfffft! Contrary shmontrary! Ya, you die 'cause you have so much fun and pee in your pants so much and drown!

Quoted from OTTOgd

You'll probably see Star Gazers popping up all over the place around here and guys trying to give them away but I wouldn't recommend a classic Stern as a first pin. flakey. Plus you probably want something fun to play ... like a Gottlieb.    

Thanks for the laugh.