1975 Gottlieb Atlantis New Playfield Production - CLOSED

Great News

I had an email conversation with Wade Krause today about making the Gottlieb Atlantis Playfields and all we need is the commitment of 20 folks for this project to happen.

Why am I pushing for this? Most likely because I am picking up a new to me Atlantis in a week that could use a new Playfield.

If you are interested you must pm me your contact info and i'll post a updated list as we move forward obtaining commitments. I will post a thread in RGP as well as Pinside, so please only respond to one or the other online.

The price should be about what the others have been going for in the 500.00 range. The timing for production would not be until 2016 sometime, but we must have commitments now to be put on the waiting list

Well I am in for one, how about you? only 19 more left.

8/8/15 Edit: Looks like the price has gone up a bit so figure on a Playfield costing $600.00 + Shipping which is currently $60.00, but the great news is that Wade has committed to reproducing these.

10/20/16 Edit: All Playfields Sold! Thanks again to Wade for making these and those of you who committed to buy one or more to make this happen.

Ken

Post last edited 7 years ago.

#2 9 years ago

TOX

ChrisHibler

Chris' Pinball Repair

Chesterfield, MO

12y 120K 9,996 46

If I didn't already own an Atlantis with a minty PF, I'd be in!
I'd really like to nab one of his Kings and Queens PFs.
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#3 9 years ago

KJH

pinhead52

Pinside+ Frequent

You should hit up the PinballOwners website and Atlatis owners

#4 9 years ago

MAO

MikeO

Pinside member

Overland Park, KS

11y 88,400 3,625 41

If I didn't already own an Atlantis with a minty PF.

#5 9 years ago

SBS

o-din

Pinside+ Addict

11y 158K 58,802

If I owned an Atlantis with a ratty playfield, I would be all over this.

#6 9 years ago

illawarra92

Pinside member

Bulli

12y 85,800 956 36 1

if he will ship to australia, count i'm in

#7 9 years ago

SJS

pingull

Pinside member

Woodbury, MN

10y 43,150 35 4

Even with a good playfield, I would stash one as a spare. Count me in.

#8 9 years ago

DK

Add me in

#9 9 years ago

ART

MrArt2u

Pinside member

Los Angeles, CA

12y 65,400 1,471 16

Just last night, as I was scrubbing the years of grime and deeply embedded nicotine from our Atlantis playfield, I said aloud, "all we can do is pray that Wade decides to do an Atlantis."

I'm in.

#10 9 years ago

CJM

EM-PINMAN

Pinside member

Things are looking really good so far. In one day we already have tentatively 9 folks wanting in.

I'm sure there will be more folks jumping aboard very soon.

Ken

#11 9 years ago

OTO

OTTOgd

Pinside member

Brampton, ON

11y 85,150 1,206 45

I'm definitely interested.

#12 9 years ago

BAD

BC_Gambit

PinMod Industries

Unknown

11y 70,550 3,532

I will have to think about it. My atlantis playfield is not perfect, but so is the rest of my machine. If I go down the dark "perfection" path, I might feel the pressure to do a cab repaint, buy a new backglass, restore all the metal, and buy new plastics...

That being said I am glad to see this project existing! I am excited by it, I just don't want to "over-commit". Atlantis is my only EM, but it is a great argument for games not needing to be super deep to be fun.

#13 9 years ago

DAD

boilerman

Pinside member

Oxford, PA

11y 72,550 3,899 14

mine is nice but i'm in for one just to have it. Wades PF's never go down in price.
even if I don't use it 2 years later it would sell for more than what I paid for it....

#14 9 years ago

OTO

OTTOgd

Pinside member

Brampton, ON

11y 85,150 1,206 45

Quoted from BC_Gambit:
I will have to think about it. My Atlantis playfield is not perfect, but so is the rest of my machine. If I go down the dark "perfection" path, I might feel the pressure to do a cab repaint, buy a new backglass, restore all the metal, and buy new plastics...

I like the idea of a 'perfect' playfield and backglass in an imperfect, high-score etched cab. As long as it hasn't been painted over or falling apart, the history is important, imho. But gameplay is everything.

#15 9 years ago

MLK

Silver_Bullet

Pinside member

Chico, CA

11y 52,400 227 19

Put me down for one too please. Wade makes the best repro playfields, hands down.

#16 9 years ago

DAD

Tyamry

Pinside+ Frequent

Kent, WA

10y 80,050 940 1

I'm in for one.

#17 9 years ago

CJM

EM-PINMAN

Pinside member

WOW!

14 people so far wanting at least one Playfield each and it's only been a day and a half since this thread has been posted!

Still room guys. 20 is the minimum but I am sure we are going to go over that number in no time, and yes more is better.

Ken

#18 9 years ago

VTY

Vitty

Pinside+ Pro!

Minnetrista, MN

9y 136K 1,711 4 6

I'll snag one

#19 9 years ago

CJM

EM-PINMAN

Pinside member

Now at 16 and climbing in less than 2 days! Amazing!

Ken

#20 9 years ago

CJM

EM-PINMAN

Pinside member

Now 17!

Thanks for your support on this project guys! Almost there!

Ken

#21 9 years ago

DK

Make it 18. I'll take another one

#22 9 years ago

MVJ

shimoda

Pinside member

11y 75,150 3,651 8 24

I'll take one. I'll have to find or make an Atlantis to go with this. How about a backglass as well? That's 19.

#23 9 years ago

CJM

EM-PINMAN

Pinside member

Quoted from shimoda:
'll take one. I'll have to find or make an Atlantis to go with this. How about a backglass as well? That's 19.

Fabulous!

Ron Webb already has new Backglasses available: http://pinballglass.homestead.com/

Ken

#24 9 years ago

DAD

phergott

Pinside member

University Place, WA

10y 39,800 321 9

Put me down for one.
-Chris

#25 9 years ago

CJM

EM-PINMAN

Pinside member

Quoted from phergott:
Put me down for one.
-Chris

Hotdog! We made our 20 in less than 2 days!

Could not have done it without you guys!

Thank You!

Anyone else who wants one or more feel free to ask here as the more the merrier!

Hee-Haw!

Ken

#26 9 years ago

MLF

stashyboy

Pinside member

High Falls, NY

11y 91,050 2,643 14 44

Great title, I love mine (nice play field already), good resale value, so well worth investing in a new field. Nice going Ken! Wade is da man!

#27 9 years ago

JGI

John_I

Space Coast Pinball

19y 179K 9,076

Quoted from MikeO:
If I didn't already own an Atlantis with a minty PF.
+1

My Atlantis has a pretty decent playfield, so I don't need one. Still have a Quick Draw playfield that I haven't installed yet - not to mention the NOS Sinbad that I have not gotten around to installing...

#28 9 years ago

WEN

jrpinball

Pinside+ Addict

10y 115K 10,722

Bwaaaah!!! I missed out on "El Dorado". I hope he does a rerun on it. Hail Atlantis!

#29 9 years ago

CJM

EM-PINMAN

Pinside member

Awesome News Guys!

Wade got back to me and said that Atlantis is now officially on his to do list all thanks to you and the guys on RGP!

All he needs now is for someone with a Playfield local to him to copy from. Please contact Wade directly if you can help with this: [email protected]

and now for some not so interesting breaking news...............................

Ken

#30 9 years ago

CJM

EM-PINMAN

Pinside member

News Flash!

Ken

#31 9 years ago

KJH

pinhead52

Pinside+ Frequent

Make sure you fully dress when you come over Saturday to pick up your "Atlantis"

#32 9 years ago

DAN

Rat_Tomago

Pinside member

Plano, TX

11y 107K 3,491 22

Ken might need an extra pair or underwear when he discovers how good of a game Atlantis is.

#33 9 years ago

KJH

pinhead52

Pinside+ Frequent

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Best game so far on this Atlantis

#34 9 years ago

DK

Quoted from pinhead52:
Best game so far on this Atlantis

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Good game!

#35 9 years ago

DAN

Rat_Tomago

Pinside member

Plano, TX

11y 107K 3,491 22

OP
Quoted from EM-PINMAN:
News Flash!
» YouTube video
Ken

Kentucky Fried Movie is a classic.

#36 9 years ago

DMG

dgpinball

Pinside member

Abbotsford, BC

12y 88,900 1,661 147 72

I've been looking for a better one for mine for years, would have to go for one if it becomes available.

#37 9 years ago

illawarra92

Pinside member

Bulli

12y 85,800 956 36 1

don't know about you guys but i'm thinking full restore from the ground up when these playfields arrive

repro everything

#38 9 years ago

DK

Would Wade do other games with desirability besides Atlantis? I'd love a new Abra Ca Dabra PF also!

#39 9 years ago

MLF

stashyboy

Pinside member

High Falls, NY

11y 91,050 2,643 14 44

Quoted from DK:
Would Wade do other games with desirability besides Atlantis? I'd love a new Abra Ca Dabra PF also!

Can't hurt to ask, but at this point, I think his plate is full for quite some time. One thing he knows is he doesn't want to get stuck with doing all the work, and not selling the fields. Popular (and plentiful) *and* high value titles have the best shot of becoming a reality. Most collectors are only willing to spend that kind of cash for that combination. I love Abra, it sort of fits that criteria, but not as high a dollar value game as some others. Also, I've rarely seen ones that were completely blasted paint-wise. I'm not speaking for Wade, nor trying to discourage anyone's efforts. Just my perspective based on discussions I've had with Wade over the last couple years, and my own experience in the hobby.

#40 9 years ago

MLF

stashyboy

Pinside member

High Falls, NY

11y 91,050 2,643 14 44

Quoted from stashyboy:
Can't hurt to ask, but at this point, I think his plate is full for quite some time. One thing he knows is he doesn't want to get stuck with doing all the work, and not selling the fields. Popular *and* high value titles have the best shot of becoming a reality. Most collectors are only willing to spend that kind of cash for that combination. I love Abra, it sort of fits that criteria, but not as high a dollar value game as some others. Also, I've rarely seen ones that were completely blasted paint-wise. I'm not speaking for Wade, nor trying to discourage anyone's efforts. Just my perspective based on discussions I've had with Wade over the last couple years, and my own experience in the hobby.

Case in point, I have two games right now that could both use a nice new repop field. Lawman and Dimension. Both are heavy projects that will need a lot of love. Which title is deserving of his expertise? Pretty obvious right? I bought the Lawman for my own personal desire, but Dimension will get the royal treatment with new parts like coin door etc. Eventually that project will be sold to a collector and should be able to bring decent money. The problem with asking about that game, is its also low production, so there may be fewer folks that would need a new field. Many factors involded on this topic, but the bottom line is having enough demand to make it a win-win for us, and for all the work Wade puts into his craft.

#41 9 years ago

DK

Gotcha. Thanks, what you said makes sense

#42 9 years ago

KJH

pinhead52

Pinside+ Frequent

C37 would be a better target for Wade....now I just cant wait for for my Ks&Qs pf

1 month later

#43 9 years ago

LMB

bellbrand

Pinside member

Chino Hills, CA

13y 62,150 1,735 6

I'm in now that I own one.. Where do I sign up??

#44 9 years ago

CJM

EM-PINMAN

Pinside member

Quoted from bellbrand:
I'm in now that I own one.. Where do I sign up??

You just did.

Ken

#45 9 years ago

KRW

whitey

Blocked

11y 2,784

I'm in, I'd take 2 just to get it done. Thanks

#46 9 years ago

TPV

gearheaddropping

Pinside member

Macomb, MI

12y 67,300 2,042 16 20

I just saw this. I would love to be in for one.

#47 9 years ago

HRG

poppapin

Pinside member

12y 135K 11,332 6 7 1

I could use a new playfield on mine, put me down for one.

#48 9 years ago

CJM

EM-PINMAN

Pinside member

Quoted from poppapin:
I could use a new playfield on mine, put me down for one.

Great that this title is so popular that we will get a new Playfield for it, and so is Wade as he is monitoring this and a RGP thread regarding Atlantis.

Ken

#49 9 years ago

CJM

EM-PINMAN

Pinside member