What would they be and why?

I am in this situation right now.  Looking to buy my first 2 machines and have changed my times so so many times.  

Thanks for your input and I look forward to your responses.

Doesnt matter what they are Within a year they will be replaced by new ones... and most likely more than 2  

Buy something you like to play and keep in mind that you will want to get different games eventually.  

Depending on your budget, TZ and STTNG are 2 good candidates IMO. They are, with Guns n'Roses, the games i kept for the longest time and i have no plans to sell them in a short future.

TZ: looks weird at first, you may not like it if you try it at someone else place but once its home, it keep growing on you to a point where you UNDERSTAND why its so highly rated
STTNG: its nice and great fun to play and its still very cheap. Probably one if not the best game for the price. Lots of modes, hard to reach wizard mode, you will be comming for more !

WARNING, like others mentionned before, they are not easy games and people who just want to flip will not like them (often called "the family") To a player point of view thou, they are hard enough so you wont get bored of them very quickly. Also on a positive note, once you're bored, they will be easy to sell, they are both relatively sought after.

Shadow and Demolition Man, Because they both give you good bang for the Buck and because I know a place you can get them both tomorrow!!  

Seriously, Both are good Pins.

Dave

I'd recommend games that you can get locally. It's always better to check something out in person prior to buying... Nothing kills hobbie desires quicker than dropping a lot of cash on a long distance dud or something that you get bored of quickly.

You should go see what pins only and hardkor have to offer... Well that's what I'd do anyways.

Good-luck
Adam

Quoted from goodicksa

I'd recommend games that you can get locally. It's always better to check something out in person prior to buying... Nothing kills hobbie desires quicker than dropping a lot of cash on a long distance dud or something that you get bored of quickly.

You should go see what pins only and hardkor have to offer... Well that's what I'd do anyways.

Good-luck
Adam

I do not want to own a pinball just to own a pinball.  I am hoping to purchase 2 machines that:

a) will not get easily bored of
b) will look reasonably "cool" in my living room / dining room

I'd love to buy a machine off of pins only.  I toured his machines and they are nothing less than UNBELIEVABLE.  However, all the machines of his that I would want are not for sale.  He only wants to sell the machines where the movies should have gone straight to DVD - hehe had to get you back Dave - jj.

Quoted from sinpin

I'd love to buy a machine off of pins only.  I toured his machines and they are nothing less than UNBELIEVABLE.  However, all the machines of his that I would want are not for sale.  He only wants to sell the machines where the movies should have gone straight to DVD - hehe had to get you back Dave - jj.

What?? Classics I tell you!!  I have a Goldeneye... Seriously consider Shadow...

I went to Southern today just to check out and play a few new machines.  They had Shadow there and I really should have taken it for a spin.  I have not played Goldeneye either.  I'd gladly take one off of your hands but you would have to sell me IJ as the second.      C'mon you can easily get another one for cheaper and shop it yourself.  Perhaps that's what you need to rekindle your love for Indy?

There are a lot of great pins out there and all I can suggest is to go out there and try a bunch and see what you like.  If you find something you like, try to have a collector to give it the once over for you because if you don't really know what to look for you might be in for a few surprises.  

Sounds like money isn't that much of an issue from your posts so I would recommend a Bally/Williams 90's DMD title, lots of great games here and possibly a new Stern and here I would suggest POTC, Family Guy, Spiderman, TSPP, or LOR.  (Nothing compares to getting a brand new pinball or something close to it - unless it's (one of)your grail machine of course).  It all boils down to personal taste so get out there and do the legwork.  Try as many of the newer DMD games as possible and see what turns up in the process.  I would suggest buying locally first so you can try it first hand and have an opportunity to look it over, inside and out.  

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Flight 2000  
Firepower  

Sounds, multiballs, fast playfield, action, design, etc .... they are my two best.

you'll regret not buying the shadow someday you'll see ... you'll remember "that damn Mrhide told me to buy it from hardkor but I didn't!"  

Twilight Zone
Cirqus Voltaire


2 that I never want to own:

Medieval Madness
Ripley's Believe it or Not  

Twilight Zone

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