It's really all based on condition and yes any pin can be brought back to life but it all depends on what needs to be done and how much time/money will be invested in it.In this hobby Pins are always worth checking out and seeing what you can score or finding/making a great deal.

Star wars is a great game,I think its the best Data east game out there.

Definitely fire it up and see how it plays. The dirty playfield isn't too big of a concern as long as you can't see any obvious wear/damage. Make sure the death star and R2's head rotate when you start the game up, as if not you *may* have to replace the motors, but I am pretty sure those are available. The cabinet scratches, if they are really bad, would be the most problematic in my opinion as I don't believe you can get cabinet decals for it.

I really don't know how much a DE SW in decent condition goes for these days, hopefully someone else on here has been shopping around for one recently.

In my experience games like that are usually owned by an operator who has them all over town, and yes he will sell the game to you, but it will be for a large amount.

Good luck though! It certainly sounds like that game needs some love and it is always great to see one restored.

I bought my DE SW as a re-import project. It wasn’t as bad as the one you just describe but I found it easy to find parts for. The biggest expense, for me, was buying new plastics. Mine cleaned up nicely and is the most popular pin in my household.

Data East Star Wars is about $1800 to $2000 in good working condition. It is the best of the Star Wars themed pinball machines.

I suspect it's popularity is soon to increase.

Yeah, just make sure it's just dirt, not worn down to the wood. Check for broken plastics. Play a few games and see what it does. It can't hurt!

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To the OP, Chad is working to improve the code on this already fun game. Many of us are eagerly awaiting his new code. There is speculation that this code may increase the value of our DE SW machines. I hope so!

Yes, I bet it will increase if the roms do come out.

He likes it like that!! What a fool!! he is at least clean it Damn!

Yes Blonde, That is very heartbreaking to see that

I think we need an Intervention!

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That shows you he has been watching TV and thinks cleaning it could hurt the value. It is not a Civil War relic! Maybe you can keep on him but sounds like he will not change. Would. Of hurt to take 10 or 15 $100 bills in and wave them around. Maybe a stack of $20's with $100 on the outside.

I would not do that in the open if the area is that bad though. Maybe offer to at least change a few bulbs.

Hopefully someone will save that Star Wars and make her shine.

Haha!! Good one!

DE made a ton of them so you'll find another, and likely in nicer condition. I had one for a couple months but it didn't stick for me, even though I like the theme.

Btw I just joined the 10k club. I am the semi-Gweem

Yeah they did but it's a shame to see one in that condition and hopefully will be rescued and cleaned up.

I added one more point for ya! Haha!

I have a DE SW that is NOT for sale. But I am curious what it is worth in excellent condition, professionally shopped and with a NOS topper. Any ball park ideas? Again, I am keeping it. There's a spot cleared out next to it for my WOZ ECLE.

EDIT:It has a Cointaker LED kit, Cliffy protectors and a Pinball Pro subwoofer and back box speaker kit.

If it is in excellent shape i would say 2500-2800 range..This is just a guess and I have seen really nice ones go for around 2600.

Thanks Mike, that is encouraging.