That what Gary Stern, owner of Stern, Inc., told a reporter from the Chicago Tribune back in December of 1999, the year pinball almost died.…
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Pinball machines entice people for a variety of reasons. Flashing lights, exciting graphics, cool mechanical action – they all promise a few minutes of fun.…
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My 2003 Home Use Only (HUO) had two owners previously and both were involved professionally in the pinball maintenance and service industry, so some quality…
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How to clean the score reels on an old pinball machine Got a vintage electro-mechanic or EM pinball machine with score reels? Those grungy old…
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Where to put a pinball machine in your house Pinball fans wanting to own their own pinball machine or several will always find a way…
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Continuing with my vintage pinball machine restoration. My Bally Hang Glider pinball machine came with a cracked backglass. I haven’t found a replacement and doubt…
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Top: Marco Specialties version. Bottom: The original yellowed 1976 score card. I’ve been working on the restoration of a 1976 Bally Hang Glider EM pinball…
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My circa 1976 Bally Electro-mechanical pinball machine, Hang Glider came with some rather gnarly legs. They were spray painted glossy black, old and rusty. I…
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Bumpers are both a common element on a pinball machine as well as a part that can take a lot of abuse. The parts are…
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For those not familiar with pinball, one might assume that the game is as random as a slot machine. But if you know what you…
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