Found 711 posts

Posts mentioning ‘royal guard’ ordered by in descending order.

• EM
  80 9 yr

  What are your top 5 single player EMs? Post #11 in topic

  Posted over 9 years ago by Rat_Tomago – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 9 years ago

  Oh he did say single player...Okay here goes... Slick Chick King of Diamonds North Star Kings and Queens Knock Out (1950 Gottlieb) Honorable Mention Buckaroo Royal Guard...I love the way it plays but I dislike the theme.

• RFS
  12K+ 9 yr

  Chicago Trader/Seller Club Post #894 in topic

  Posted over 9 years ago by CaptainNeo – in Regional for sale threads ‐ Last reply today

  Here are pictures of Phil Hubbert with Arcades At Home's booth and Rich Huff with Midwest Pinball's booth. image-694.jpg 70 KB image-245.jpg 90 KB that's the guy that bought my Royal Guard. I wonder if that was the one I had?

• EM
  17K+ 9 yr

  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #8078 in topic

  Posted over 9 years ago by poppapin – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  A Royal Guard Gottlieb pinball machine in good condition. Made in 1966, this pinball was seen in this year's Burning Man. For 9 Crazy Days, we played pinball, and danced with the Man. losangeles.craigslist.org link That chick with the strange stockings needs to get her facts straight, Royal guard was made in 1968, not '66

• EM
  17K+ 9 yr

  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #8077 in topic

  Posted over 9 years ago by o-din – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  A Royal Guard Gottlieb pinball machine in good condition. Made in 1966, this pinball was seen in this year's Burning Man. For 9 Crazy Days, we played pinball, and danced with the Man. :whistle: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/clt/4767482455.html

• MFS
  8K+ 9 yr

  More Craigslist laughs. Post #248 in topic

  Posted over 9 years ago by dasvis – in Pinball machines for sale ‐ Last reply today

  Dang, I could use all of the mechanicals in the backbox out of that Royal guard....

• EM
  5 9 yr

  My new em backglasses came! Post #4 in topic

  Posted over 9 years ago by dasvis – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 9 years ago

  Look great! :-) _ Royal guard backbox is back in one piece Hoov, just a tad bit more detail work & it will be ready to prime.

• EM
  66 9 yr

  60's (and 70s) Gottlieb - best art plus gameplay? Post #2 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by poppapin – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 9 years ago

  My 1st pin was Royal Guard (still have it) fun game with the snap targets & 2 ways to light special. Pretty abundant to find. Usually a couple at shows & pop up regularly on craigslist.

• EM
  14 9 yr

  opinions on Tropic Isle please Post #8 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by manitouguy – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 9 years ago

  ... - i played it and it was just 'ok' interest wise for me ... there was a fully restored royal guard that was actually more fun to play but art work wasn't interesting enough either, jacks ...

• ALL
  89 9 yr

  Pinball Expo 2014 What games are you bringing for Free Play Post #9 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Butterflygirl24 – in All Pinball ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... Pin, Kings & Queens, Knockout, Little Chief, Monte Carlo, Old Chicago, OXO, Rack-A-Ball, Ro Go, Royal Guard, Ship Ahoy, Sky Kings, Slick Chick, Soccer, Space Mission, Space Time, Spin Out, Spirit of ...

• EM
  17K+ 9 yr

  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #7575 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Pin-it – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  Gottlieb Royal Guard $500 http://cnj.craigslist.org/atq/4681234245.html

• PMW
  11 9 yr

  WTB nice Players Mousin Around Post #6 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by CaptainNeo – in Pinball machines wanted ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  still looking. I have a royal guard and will have a very nice original Jungle queen available soon. I'd trade 2 for 1. Royal guard is ready to go, with all new rubber. Jungle queen has to be tweeked out yet.

• RFS
  12K+ 9 yr

  Chicago Trader/Seller Club Post #608 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by CaptainNeo – in Regional for sale threads ‐ Last reply today

  I have a Wedgehead Royal Guard for sale. $550 OBO. Actually very fun game. If it was 4 player game, i'd keep it ...

• MFS
  14 9 yr

  FS Gottlieb Royal Guard (wedgehead) w/Custom Cabinet $550 Post #1 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by CaptainNeo – in Pinball machines for sale ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  Have a Gottlieb Royal guard. Works 100%. All bulbs working, new rubber just installed. Backglass in good shape. little spots ...

• RSQ
  109 9 yr

  What pinball machine are you restoring or shopping out right now? Post #18 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by dasvis – in Restoration questions ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  High hand, Royal Guard, & a Alien poker in the wings....

• RFS
  17K+ 9 yr

  What's FS in Maryland,Va,DC,Pa,De right now ? Md and surrounding area FS Thread. Post #206 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by poppapin – in Regional for sale threads ‐ Last reply today

  Now if I could just sell a Royal Gaurd EM for 300 I could move in my JP sitting there waiting for a spot in the line up! Should be no problem, list Royal Guard in EM section. Its a classic title!!

• EM
  17 9 yr

  Mr. Pinball games for sale Post #1 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by jrpinball – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... Champ3, Frontiersman, Easy Aces 3, Score Board, Derby Day 3, Classy Bowler 3, Auto Race 2, Register, Ace High, Royal Flush 4, Super Circus, Silver 3, Straight Flush 2, Picnic 3, Sunshine 3, Contest, Straight Shooter, HI Diver 2, Queen Od ... Finish, Show Boat, Flipper Parade, Big Casino, Slick Chick, World Fair, Bowling Queen, Ice Show, Royal Guard, Atlantis, Lady Robin Hood, Cinderella, Jack N Jill, Old King Cole, Ali Baba, Buccaneer, Telecard, Bowling ...

• EM
  6K+ 9 yr

  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on eBay/other! :-) Post #2545 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by swampfire – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 17 days ago

  ... SWING TIP SKY JUMP SUPER SCORE SURF HOPUS POKUS SHERIFF ROYAL FLUSH HANG GLIDER CASANOVA BON VOYAGE SUPER FLIGHT DERBY DAY PALACE GUARD ROLLER COASTER SING A SONG TOLEDO TIME ZONE SPACE TIME ...

• ALL
  141 9 yr

  Pinball in the Movies Post #70 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Hyperball91 – in All Pinball ‐ Last reply over 3 years ago

  I watched The Wraith (1986) last night on TV and noticed a pin in the gangs chop shop. The Wraith came in with a shotgun and blasted everything, including the pin! Sacrilege! The backglass shattered then the pin collapsed in a heap. :cry: I paused it and studied it. Not real clear but I thought it was a "guard" pin of some sort, so I checked IPDB and sure enough, it was either an "Elite Guard", "Royal Guard" or "Palace Guard" (1968 Gottlieb) that was destroyed.

• EV
  14 9 yr

  Invitation to 30th PINBALL EXPO Oct 15 to 20 in Chicago Post #1 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by mikepin – in Events ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... Pin, Kings & Queens, Knockout, Little Chief, Monte Carlo, Old Chicago, OXO, Rack-A-Ball, Ro Go, Royal Guard, Ship Ahoy, Sky Kings, Slick Chick, Soccer, Space Mission, Space Time, Spin Out, Spirit of ...

• EM
  9 9 yr

  Are there used parts places ? chicago coin cinema Post #7 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by dasvis – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  Your best bet is placing ads on all the pinball sites, including this one. Someone here is looking for a head for a Gottlieb "Royal Guard", . Great idea....... I WAS looking for a Royal guard head & found one in the "EM seeking parts thread".... also came up with a backglass. Great group of guys in the EM section.

• EM
  9 9 yr

  Are there used parts places ? chicago coin cinema Post #5 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by jrpinball – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... all the pinball sites, including this one. Someone here is looking for a head for a Gottlieb "Royal Guard", and I probably have the toughest one; I need a head for a Gottlieb "Pleasure Isle". They only made ...

• EM
  67 9 yr

  EM Backglass trades Post #18 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 9 years ago

  ... donation to a "no kill" pet shelter is always appreciated... jacks open... flaked and faded... royal guard... toasted in the "guard" lettering, otherwise pretty good... i am looking for a really nice "pro football" bg... the ... royal guard has gone to a new home, but i still have the jacks open... i also have a target pool ...

• EM
  17K+ 9 yr

  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #6446 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Pin-it – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  ^^^^^^To list a few: Gottlieb Skyline Cross town Bowling Queen Buck Rogers Swing Along Royal Guard Kicker Maryland (woodrail) Cinderella (woodrail) Eight Ball Memory Lane :D

• EM
  6 9 yr

  Jeweled metal post era, Post #5 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by EMsInKC – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... " Era of single player Gtb's........'63, (Slick Chick, Sweethearts), '67, (Sing Along), and perhaps '68 Royal Guard, 4 more great 2" flipper games fit into this mold as well of what seems to be ... pinball is excellent, IMO. This feature more or less tails off again with '68 Funland. Royal Guard is a great game. I wish it had the jeweled posts. If you can get the specials ...

• EM
  6 9 yr

  Jeweled metal post era, Post #3 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Boatcat – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  You've actually described the '63 - '68 "Upgraded Cabinet" Era of single player Gtb's........'63, (Slick Chick, Sweethearts), '67, (Sing Along), and perhaps '68 Royal Guard, 4 more great 2" flipper games fit into this mold as well of what seems to be the multi-special sequence era, (something not seen for a few years prior). Your taste in EM pinball is excellent, IMO. This feature more or less tails off again with '68 Funland.

• EM
  17K+ 9 yr

  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #6378 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Pin-it – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  GOTTLIEB ROYAL GUARD $700 (McKees Rocks)Pa http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/clt/4493098180.html

• EM
  10K+ 9 yr

  The EM seeking parts thread. Post #223 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by jrpinball – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 3 days ago

  ... round score reels during that time. In any case, they would probably work in your "Royal Guard". I have to ask my brother to check his "PAC" to see what type score reels ...

• EM
  10K+ 9 yr

  The EM seeking parts thread. Post #218 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 3 days ago

  Well, I'm don't care if it's 100% original. Just want it to work. I may pickup the whole backbox assy for future parts needs either way, it would be unoriginal, since royal guard has the "bronzy" parts... i'm just not sure enough to say "yes, those will fit"... :oops: not a bad idea... can always use parts... :)

• EM
  10K+ 9 yr

  The EM seeking parts thread. Post #213 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by dasvis – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 3 days ago

  dasvis, grab that replay unit... edit: i believe those score reels would be correct as well... someone will have to confirm... almost there... OK, the guy parting out this drop-a-card sent pics of inside backbox.. does this score reel setup look correct for my Royal guard? [att=1751155,384475] [att=1751155,384476]

• EM
  10K+ 9 yr

  The EM seeking parts thread. Post #192 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by hoov – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 3 days ago

  ... hate to part this thing out, It's actually in really nice shape. I've got a Royal Guard head but pretty much all the sought-after parts are cut out of there. The ...

• EM
  21 9 yr

  Oh that feeling Post #6 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by way2wyrd – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  Royal Guard

• EM
  10K+ 9 yr

  The EM seeking parts thread. Post #176 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 3 days ago

  Still looking for a backbox for my headless 1968 Gottlieb Royal guard......... Really hate to part this thing out, It's actually in really nice shape. i wonder if "we" (the em community) could piece one together for you... :thinking: there aren't any unique parts in it, although the wiring harness might be tough to acquire... i have a bg that i'd donate to the cause, it is burnt pretty bad in the "guard" lettering, but otherwise not too bad... lets get that royal guard back to life... :)

• EM
  10K+ 9 yr

  The EM seeking parts thread. Post #175 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by dasvis – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 3 days ago

  Still looking for a backbox for my headless 1968 Gottlieb Royal guard......... Really hate to part this thing out, It's actually in really nice shape.

• EM
  17K+ 9 yr

  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #6171 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  Darth Vader edition. Gottlieb Royal Guard Pinball Machine - $400 frederick.craigslist.org link :lol: "may need a little paint"... at least he's honest in the description... :D we see a lot of wrong repaints, but it seems to me like poor royal guard gets more than its fair share of them... the straight black isn't totally offensive though... beats some others...

• EM
  17K+ 9 yr

  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #6163 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Pin-it – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  Darth Vader edition. :lol: Gottlieb Royal Guard Pinball Machine - $400 http://frederick.craigslist.org/atq/4540802579.html

• EM
  4 9 yr

  Gottlieb Baseball apron fabrication Post #4 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by dasvis – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  My 1968 Royal guard has the recessed sections with ball count & my 1972 King kool has the flat score cards with ball count on backglass.

• EM
  35 9 yr

  Vic Camp's Pinball Gathering in New Jersey Guest List info... Post #34 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by oldcarz – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  Wonderful get together and thank you for your gracious hospitality. I know you put a lot of work into preparing for it. Great bunch of guys, all friendly and nice to associate some faces with the screen names from the forum. Good food, cold beer and a fabulous opportunity to play many titles that I only heard about. Enjoyed the Royal Guard and Show Boat. Also thought that your Blue Chip was definitely cool with so little plays on it. Appreciate it! Joel

• EM
  40 9 yr

  Gottlieb paper labels from the 70's. Post #23 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 9 years ago

  ... the paper stock. Futura Bold.png 112 KB i messed with one of peter's gottlieb cards (royal guard, in this case) for hours on end trying to get the font/spacing just right ...

• ALL
  75 9 yr

  Sailor Jerry Pinball machine Post #46 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Frax – in All Pinball ‐ Last reply over 5 years ago

  ... repeat the themes that we have. We may end up using a Palace Guard in place of Royal Guard for one game. Think you should stay with 1 offs instead of trying ... to kill off games that are already pretty rare, but if you HAVE TO....... almost 5 times as many Royal ... Guards as Palace Guards out there. Surely there is a beater out there that could be sourced instead of destroying a much rarer Palace Guard... Offer it up ...

• EM
  10K+ 9 yr

  The EM seeking parts thread. Post #46 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by dasvis – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 3 days ago

  Need a backbox for a Gottlieb Royal Guard Wedgehead..... Bueller....... Bueller...........Bueller........

• EM
  10 9 yr

  Cabinet Paint Post #2 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by EMsInKC – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  Krylon Ivory satin for me, at least on the last one I did, which was Royal Guard. I've used other rattle cans too.

• RFS
  4K+ 9 yr

  Pacific Northwest Buyers/Sellers Thread Post #254 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by dasvis – in Regional for sale threads ‐ Last reply 14 days ago

  Still looking for a backbox for a Gottlieb Royal Guard.....

• EM
  230 9 yr

  How Many Of Us Here Are EM Guys? Poll. Post #90 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Frax – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  Honestly, if you can regularly roll Royal Guard, you should be playing in tournaments. I've made probably 100+ attempts to roll my friend's Royal Guard and nobody...NOBODY has scored over 7k on that thing....in other words, NOT EVEN CLOSE! :)

• EM
  230 9 yr

  How Many Of Us Here Are EM Guys? Poll. Post #88 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... occurence for me... :cry: i've only rolled my 4 square a couple times, and never rolled the royal guard... :oops:

• EM
  17K+ 9 yr

  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #5685 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  ... like that, with the bank of targets in the middle of the pf (similar to royal guard and jacks open), and it has bg "stuff" going on with the balls lighting up ...

• EM
  113 9 yr

  sing along playfield Post #89 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by EMsInKC – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  Not if you do a full restoration - then an original pf looks out of place I did a pretty full restoration of a Royal Guard. Complete cab repaint, new backglass, new legs etc. The original playfield was pretty nice and just needed some touchups and a good cleaning. I don't think the original playfield looks out of place at all in the game. Then again I restored the game so it would look nice and be a good player, not to be judged in someone's concours dick measuring contest.

• ALL
  75 9 yr

  Sailor Jerry Pinball machine Post #42 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by MidWestPin – in All Pinball ‐ Last reply over 5 years ago

  ... likely we will repeat the themes that we have. We may end up using a Palace Guard in place of Royal Guard for one game.

• ALL
  75 9 yr

  Sailor Jerry Pinball machine Post #41 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Frax – in All Pinball ‐ Last reply over 5 years ago

  Oh man, I'd kill for this. Royal Guard is hands down one of my favorite EM's. I can't stop playing it when I go to my friend's place... I've never been able to roll it.

• ALL
  75 9 yr

  Sailor Jerry Pinball machine Post #35 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by MidWestPin – in All Pinball ‐ Last reply over 5 years ago

  ... customization of the second Sailor Jerry title - Rise 'n Shine - which is built on a 1968 Gottlieb Royal Guard. For this title, the Sailor Jerry team wanted to go with more of a pin-up ...

• EM
  37 9 yr

  Opinions on regular/orange/yellow dot coils Post #8 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 9 years ago

  ... is already a bit high (for example, i get 27 volts from the "normal" tap on the royal guard)... it would be interesting to see measurements from people... i'm big on measurements vs. anecdotal evidence ...

• EM
  577 9 yr

  a "magic city" followed me home today... :) Post #546 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 9 years ago

  ... order a repro from pbr... they aren't cheap, but they look great... i used one on that "royal guard" in the other restore thread.... http://pbresource.com/CoinDoor.html#1962 edit: i think i agree with ...

• RFS
  4K+ 9 yr

  Pacific Northwest Buyers/Sellers Thread Post #169 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by dasvis – in Regional for sale threads ‐ Last reply 14 days ago

  Anybody bringing parts machines or rough projects to the show? Still looking for a backbox for a 1968 Gottlieb Royal guard....

• EM
  577 9 yr

  a "magic city" followed me home today... :) Post #522 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 9 years ago

  ... i'm not making as much progress as i would like... :( also, all the stuff i learned on the "royal guard" diversion is now causing me to want to re-do some of the stuff on ...

• EM
  17 10 yr

  em playfields: what do you got, what do you need? Post #7 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by dasvis – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  Need a backbox for a 1968 Gottlieb Royal guard

• RFS
  4K+ 10 yr

  Pacific Northwest Buyers/Sellers Thread Post #59 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by dasvis – in Regional for sale threads ‐ Last reply 14 days ago

  Looking for a backbox for a 1968 Gottlieb Royal guard wedgehead. Long shot, but who knows..... Will be at the NW pinball show all three days.

• EM
  29 10 yr

  Gottlieb EM coin door repro quality - like, what's your opinion man? Post #27 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by dasvis – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  yup, a royal guard... nope... i'll keep my eyes peeled at a-town for you though, as well as other ... find much of any parts or project wedgies here on the West coast. I pulled my Royal guard cabinet & playfield out of the basement of a vintage home in Toledo, Oregon. It's too nice ...

• EM
  29 10 yr

  Gottlieb EM coin door repro quality - like, what's your opinion man? Post #25 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by EMsInKC – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... and substantial. I'd have to look, but I seem to remember, when I did the switches on my Royal Guard restore, that the switches had two contacts on them. I haven't even looked at them since ...

• EM
  29 10 yr

  Gottlieb EM coin door repro quality - like, what's your opinion man? Post #23 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by EMsInKC – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... 's like some oddball Rube Goldberg inspired wackiness. As an owner of both Bank A Ball and Royal Guard, I know those only too well. If you have one, you kind of live in fear ...

• EM
  77 10 yr

  Does anyone here have NO pinball machines? Post #54 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... /if it goes... i once got frustrated enough while chasing all the gremlins out of the "royal guard" that i put it up for sale in a fit of pique... glad i came to my senses ...

• EM
  29 10 yr

  Gottlieb EM coin door repro quality - like, what's your opinion man? Post #7 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... be ordering one, along with the other bits. Hey Ccotenj - Hey, I see that's on a Royal guard (or Palace guard)... you wouldn't have a spare backbox by chance ?? I just picked up cabinet that was missing ... the head. yup, a royal guard... nope... :( i'll keep my eyes peeled at a-town for you though, as well as other ...

• EM
  29 10 yr

  Gottlieb EM coin door repro quality - like, what's your opinion man? Post #5 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by dasvis – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  Great, thanks for the feedback guys - will be ordering one, along with the other bits. Hey Ccotenj - Hey, I see that's on a Royal guard (or Palace guard)... you wouldn't have a spare backbox by chance ?? I just picked up cabinet that was missing the head.

• HB
  869 10 yr

  Spaceballs: The Pin Post #222 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by JoelOmatik – in Homebrew pinball ‐ Last reply 9 months ago

  ... : Lone Star and Princess Vespa arguing: "You are a pig!" "And YOU are a royal pain in the ass!!" Or, guard saying "You're doing it wrong!" (After unsuccessful Vulcan grip). -insert coin 1: "Knock ...

• EM
  101 10 yr

  IT'S ALIVE!, (take 2)- 1968 Gottlieb Royal Guard - continuing saga. Post #5 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by boilerman – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 15 months ago

  You may have to buy another project royal guard pin just for the head!! You can then uae the best parts to make 1 awesome game and have parts leftover!! that what I was going to say. it should be easy to find a beater royal guard

• EM
  101 10 yr

  IT'S ALIVE!, (take 2)- 1968 Gottlieb Royal Guard - continuing saga. Post #4 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by poppapin – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 15 months ago

  You may have to buy another project royal guard pin just for the head!! You can then uae the best parts to make 1 awesome game and have parts leftover!!

• EM
  101 10 yr

  IT'S ALIVE!, (take 2)- 1968 Gottlieb Royal Guard - continuing saga. Post #1 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by dasvis – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 15 months ago

  Picked up a '68 Royal guard wedgehead today with an below average cabinet & really nice, no wear & unplanked playfield. Drove out into the boondocks to pick this up... Toledo, Oregon. Sadly missing is the entire backbox. Anyone have a spare head that they can part with? Dasvis

• EM
  160 10 yr

  Best two EM's to go after! Post #159 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Rat_Tomago – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  Project games...I would get a Late 60's Gottlieb like Royal Guard or a early 70's game like 2001 or a 70's Williams game with pointy people back glasses ...

• EM
  577 10 yr

  a "magic city" followed me home today... :) Post #392 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 9 years ago

  since i'm in "cleaning big pieces of metal mode" on the royal guard, i figured i'd try to clean up the lockdown bar for this game at the same time... ...

• EM
  160 10 yr

  Best two EM's to go after! Post #28 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... before we can give you any type of decent recommendations... machines that i absolutely love (my royal guard, for example) are much hated by my bestie... someone else noted this earlier... the em ...

• EM
  17K+ 10 yr

  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #5105 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by AlexF – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  Dang, $100 for Gottlieb Baseball and Royal Guard. :impressed: I miss Royal Guard, that is a fun game!

• PAR
  15 10 yr

  Pinball Party in Omaha! 3/29/14 Post #15 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by jewboyflowerhead – in Pinball parties ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  Just a quick update.....I made it to the fourth hole on icb. Thanks again to John and Luci for putting on a great party. I enjoy it every year and I'm already looking forward to the next get together. It seems like i find a new wishlist pin every time. Now sell me abra ca dabra or royal guard!

• EM
  456 10 yr

  i'm almost afraid to clean this... Post #344 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by EMsInKC – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... KB image-233.jpg 195 KB Speaking of this playfield lockdown system, when I did my Royal Guard, it had the bar, but the two corresponsing pieces that screw to the underside of ...

• EM
  25 10 yr

  Game over light Post #9 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  If the Last Ball in Play socket is wired with a 35ohm sand resistor, you actually *have* to put a flasher in there. (Cross Town is this way.) A 44 (or 47) will burn up too quickly otherwise. i'll have to look, i don't know... now that you bring that up though, that WAS the bulb that i was fixing to change on the royal guard when i went down the rabbit hole (theres a 47 in it now)... and that wasn't the first time it had blown... :thinking:

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  Game over light Post #4 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by AlexF – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  Royal Guard is another one. Kind of neat how it is incorporated in the ladies hat.

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  a "magic city" followed me home today... :) Post #320 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by stashyboy – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 9 years ago

  ... like 220-800. I'm sure whatever you choose to do will look great, based on your Royal treatment of Royal Guard! :D

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  a "magic city" followed me home today... :) Post #309 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 9 years ago

  i'm mucking around with the royal guard trying to fix some hacks on it this morning*, and i am getting mightily frustrated with ... 6 months ago... so much for the plan of finishing the magic city before r&r'ing the royal guard... :oops:

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  i'm almost afraid to clean this... Post #325 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by DirtFlipper – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  Gottlieb used two different sizes of snowshoes (thicknesses, more accurately). The older style ones are thinner than the newer ones. PBR has the thicker, newer style ones. The older style thinner ones are unobtanium. Royal Guard probably used the newer, thicker ones, but I'm not sure offhand.

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  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #4838 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by PMcGee – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  ... (East Mountains) http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/tag/4379959074.html Gottlieb "Royal Guard" single player EM pinball machine from 1967, in very good condition for it's age. Plays ...

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  i'm almost afraid to clean this... Post #242 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by AlexF – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  I think mine were that way on my Royal Guard too. If you look I think the threaded part is bottomed out. I'm not sure they would screw in any further anyway.

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  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #4720 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by PMcGee – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  1968 Royal Guard pinball - $500 (Grand Junction) http://westslope.craigslist.org/tag/4318569668.html overall good shape for it's age. Will need some work to be excellent. Call with questions Dave 970-xxx-7976 [att=1509883,337265]

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  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #4602 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Pin-it – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  Royal guard - $450 Looks like its in nice cond. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/vgm/4354959628.html

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  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #4421 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Pafasa – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  So far, this thread has led me to 10 pinball machine purchases (2 deals) a Sunshine from Chicago and spin and flip a card deal in Maryland that blew up into a 9 pin transaction. Anyone else have a tally? This thread and pm messages from great pinsiders have led me to four cool EM machines and one that got away. ElDorado got away, but I made a great three for one trade! I ended up with captain fantastic, abra ca dabra, and royal guard! Great thread o-din! Thanks to all who participate too!

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  i'm almost afraid to clean this... Post #71 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by EMsInKC – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... , sure, but Sean Kavanagh took the time to measure all of the graphics on his Royal Guard-width of the stripes at the ends, length of them, diameter of the circles, etc ...

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  i'm almost afraid to clean this... Post #69 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by EMsInKC – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... as to get a file of the manufacturer's certificate from a friend of mine and edit the Royal Guard name and serial number into it. That is it in my avatar.

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  i'm almost afraid to clean this... Post #67 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by EMsInKC – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  If anyone is interested, here's a link to my restoration of my Royal Guard. https://picasaweb.google.com/108573906215038680889/RoyalGuardRestoration?authkey=Gv1sRgCJf9x9iqmdGIag I had to reglue the cabinet, replace the bottom panel, and fill a ton of holes. The cab had come unglued and had a ton of screws holding it all together. Well worth it, fun game to play.

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  i'm almost afraid to clean this... Post #56 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by EMsInKC – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  When I restored my Royal Guard, I polished every single one of those "brass" brackets and every other part on the game. Bumpers, snap targets, you name it, I did it. I'm not entirely sure why, since nobody ever sees it, but I did it. I also replaced just about every screw in the game. Not factory, I went from slot to Phillips, but much easier to work with. This is how a restoration becomes a 6 month project. But in the end, it was worth it.

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  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on eBay/other! :-) Post #1601 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by jrpinball – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 17 days ago

  That's not the correct lightbox for "Royal Guard". I'd like to see the side art. From the front, it's like a "Kings&Queens" box, or possibly "Mini Pool"/ "Target Pool".

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  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on eBay/other! :-) Post #1600 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by bigdaddy1 – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 17 days ago

  ... /itm/351002553082?ssPageName=STRK:MEUNSOLD:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1560.l2649) I still have for sale a Gottlieb ROYAL GUARD (http://www.ebay.com/itm/351002552612?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649) Can ...

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  palace guard: restore or not? Post #7 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in All Pinball ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  i have come close to rolling over my royal guard once... 9214... and i choked like a dog on the last ball... :( other than that one time, i' ...

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  palace guard: restore or not? Post #6 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by FrankJ – in All Pinball ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ABCDE - extra ball. No need to get C last. Also, the outlanes and center drain are also ABCDE from left to right. Either set of 4 snap targets hit - extra ball and reset. The fan targets just score 50 points. Get a good game going and you can roll it over rather easily. I don't know that I've ever rolled over a Royal Guard.

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  i'm almost afraid to clean this... Post #1 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  since it works, i'm almost afraid to clean this... it's the 0-9 unit from my royal guard... hopefully the black gunk isn't the only thing holding the rivets in place... [att=1462914,329001]

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  palace guard: restore or not? Post #4 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by FrankJ – in All Pinball ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  I love Palace Guard. Royal Guard, not so much. The add-a-ball rules make it a better playing game (in my opinion).

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  palace guard: restore or not? Post #3 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by AlexF – in All Pinball ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  I had a Royal Guard for a little while this Winter. Having no room for it I never planned to keep it. After shopping it out I was surprised at what a fun and challenging game it was. It has a nice art package but I think the theme keeps this one under the radar. As hard as it was to earn a special on it, I would think Palace Guard would be that much better a game. Seems deserving to me.

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  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #4350 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Frax – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  300 for a royal guard?! I hate you guys so much right now.

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  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on eBay/other! :-) Post #1537 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Rat_Tomago – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 17 days ago

  68 Royal Guard http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Gottlieb-ROYAL-GUARD-Pinball-Machine-/161223324031?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2589a8b17f Rare Williams Pitch and Bat http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1958-Williams-Short-Stop-Baseball-Game-/261396729387?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cdc758e2b A very nice Williams Lucky Ace http://www.ebay.com/itm/Williams-Lucky-Ace-Pinball-Machine-clean-working-/121274400081?hash=item1c3c847d51

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  EM Backglass trades Post #9 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 9 years ago

  good idea john... :) i have 2, neither are showpieces, but would be better than nothing... free to a good home, although a small donation to a "no kill" pet shelter is always appreciated... :) jacks open... flaked and faded... royal guard... toasted in the "guard" lettering, otherwise pretty good... i am looking for a really nice "pro football" bg...

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  Some nice looking EM classics just came up on CL Post #4143 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by Pin-it – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply 111 days ago

  Williams "TRIPLE ACTION" $795. ~ Gottlieb "VOLLEY" $1295. ~ Gottlieb ROYAL GUARD $1295. ~ Gottlieb "JACKS OPEN" $1695. Bally "GAYETY BINGO PINBALL"$1495. ~ Gottlieb "JET SPIN" $1195. http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/clt/4305248733.html

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  gtb royal guard: strange issue... Post #14 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  ... , and my bestie will push the button on the 4 square every time... he HATES the royal guard, he feels he has no chance of beating it... he loses control of the ball ...

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  gtb royal guard: strange issue... Post #7 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by way2wyrd – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  woot! no go get your ass kicked by a Royal Guard. just a brutal machine --Jeff

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  em tech: did some gtb's come without coin lockouts? Post #2 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by DirtFlipper – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  The coin lockout was a later addition (not sure which game was first), but 60's games don't have them (at least not through Royal Guard). :-)

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  em tech: did some gtb's come without coin lockouts? Post #1 in topic

  Posted over 10 years ago by ccotenj – in EM Pinball Hangout ‐ Last reply over 10 years ago

  hey guys... scratching my head a bit here... machine is a gottlieb royal guard... note: i do not see a coin lockout coil on the schematic... when i got it, the door ...