I see youre buying 3 rubbers, and i'm guessing theyre for the new flippers. Perhaps just buy a new rubber set for the whole machine? Are they worn or cruddy looking?

I would double check pinballlife.com. Their prices are usually better then Macro...

AS said above run through pinballlife also, check prices.

If the rubbers are dirty everywhere, just get a whole new set...whcih I believe PBlife does NOT do(?)

Get a bunch of coil sleeves...you'll need them at some point for sure.

EDIT: Also, get used to the idea of ordering from 3 different places and seeing who wins the race

125-Piece White Rubber Ring Set
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=486&parent=122

They also have a black set...

Yeah pinball life unfortunently doesn't do made sets. That 125 kit is a nice spread though. Don't know if it will save you money from shipping one site to the other.

I'd get an extra flipper rubber so you have a spare.

Skip the Novus cleaning kit and just get #2, or see if anyone near you sells it.

http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/535-9818-00

http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/04-10319-1

I'd get one of each of these and send them to me.

I'd definitely get a box of #555, #44 bulbs, and check your flashers ( maybe #89 ) and get them too.

No sense wanting cheap items and have to order them soon anyway.

LTG

When you say "new flippers", are you referring to a full flipper rebuild kit? Just flipper bats?

If the wrong flippers are installed in your game, you'll probably need parts in addition to those in a rebuild kit.

Get a few boxes of bulbs. Not sure if rollergames uses 555s or 44/47s, but you should get some even if you plan to put in LEDs later.

+1 on pinball life. It's my go-to place to shop.

+1

Ahh- I see. You should probably be fine then. I was thinking you had an entirely different flipper assembly. My bad

Sometimes you can and sometimes you can't. There's usually more that will need to be replaced with the flipper mechanisms. I generally replace everything but the metal plates/housings unless someone has just done them before I get the machine. I check everything when I get it though, and I keep extras of just about everything I might need. Don't worry. Everyone has to start somewhere and sometimes you just have to learn as you go.

If you are going to buy LEDs soon then I wouldn't waste my money on extra incandescent bulbs as you will soon have dozens of extras.
I would at least get Novus 1 and 2.
I would suggest a couple of extra star posts of the same color as your game uses. They tend to crack.
Did your vendor just shop it with new rubber? If so, no sense buying a new set now. Wait and buy them with a later order when you are more likely to get them. If they are dirty or cracking, then I would say you should buy a set now.
A remote battery holder. Both Marco and PBlife sell a nice one with wooden dowels which snap in place. When were the batteries last replaced? Alkalines should be done annually.

Change the batteries and check the fuses. Then change out the fuses that are incorrect. Seems like every pin always has at least one. I would suggest buying replacement fuses and have them on hand. Sooner or later your going to need them. Edit: didnt see SC's advice about remote battery holder. Congrats on your first pin!!

My last two pins, pinbot and highspeed, both had scads of incorrect fuses installed. Go thru each one carefully.

do they sell switch adjustment tools? They are a must have for making switch adjustments, its a little bent bar with a small notch in each end and usually is less than ten bucks, very worth it, and makes adjusting switches ten time easier.

Plus the switch adjustment tool is one of the few things you CAN'T go run down to the local hardware store to get.

This ??

http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=1518&parent=96

Yep.

Like jazori said, yep.

Fuse puller.

Very simple and very needed. Switch adjustment tool also

What kind of condition is this pin in? Has it been fully shopped or just taken fresh off route? Straight out of storage? That makes a big difference. Lift the PF and run your finger along a few of the plungers. Are the covered with black dust or can you eat off them. If there covered in black dust you need lots of things. Thankfully a dollar here and 40¢ there but it adds up.

And remember, you don't *have* to use *any* LEDs. Don't go with the bandwagon unless that is what *you* want!

Fuses - You won't be able to find extras locally. Look through your manual and find out which ones you need.

Bulbs - A buck a box at pinballlife... not sure what they're like at Marco.

LEDs - Maybe buy a few to place in your machine to see if you even like them.

Leg Leveler - Check yours, see how they look... these are $1 each online but at the hardware store they're like $5 each.

Pop bumper parts - check to see if your pop bumper wafers are chipped up.

Coil Sleeves - Check your manual to see what size coil sleeves you need. They're easy to replace and if you're working on the flippers anyway... just replace 'em.

Other cheap flipper parts - bushing, coil stop?

Star Posts, other posts that look worn on your machine

pl is cheaper and postal shipping is cheaper & faster than ups or fedex. Always arrives a day earlier. Not sure about the rest of the US, but that's been my experience.

Here are a couple of pics of RG with LED's in the backbox and inserts these are the bulbs from Pinball Life. They are the least expensive ones he sells and I think they look great.

Rollergames_037.JPG Rollergames_036.JPG

Is there any kind of a tutorial regarding this tool? I have one, ordered it out of high recommendations, but I haven't used it yet - and quite honestly - I don't know if I would know what I was doing if I had to use it.

Get a set of points, sit at a bench or table, and practice. ( when on a machine have the power off ).

Learn what happens when you bend a little, a lot, or back. Nothing to it.

I use a Klein small flat nosed pliers, or my fingers.

LTG

I have an adjustment tool, which is helpful but not necessary. Like LTG, I end up using flat-nosed pliers or my fingers. If using fingers, just make sure you know what you're touching.

I love the little switch adjustment tool. It's really easy to use once you get the hang of it.

Also, many people do not realize that Marco will match prices. All you have to do is give them a call and let them know where you saw the item listed for less.

It is great for popping fuses out.

LTG