Addams Family Gold (Special Collectors Edition), The
Bally, 1994
Addams Family, The
Bally, 1992Quoted from MrBellMan:Hi All,
I'm looking for a $3,500-ish Addams Family.
It's a long shot I know, but this is what I have available to put towards a fixer-upper.
Please let me know if you know of one available. I'm in the SF Bay Area. I'll have shipped for the right deal.
Much appreciated!
Thx,
Rob Bell
CARGPB20
Robsgameroom.com
[email protected]
"Hehehe. You're a funny guy." 
Quoted from Ericpinballfan:That pencil original? Or copy?
What arcade said. That is awesome piece.
I was in rare art and still am 15 years before pinball. That needs a triple Matt, nice black frame asap.
If I had found that I would have snapped that up so fast!
Thanks guys! It's the original. I'll frame it in due course 
I'll share the story but maybe after I finish paying for something else
Quoted from AlexSMendes:Just saw this TAF for sale down here... wtf is up with that dmd/speaker? What an f***ing ugly "mod"!?
I believe thats a Big Dots DMD from Boston pinball.
Quoted from Bronty:Thanks guys! It's the original. I'll frame it in due course I'll share the story but maybe after I finish paying for something else
Dude. You are killing me.
Very jealous.
Tapping fingers waiting to see what else you are after.
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:"Hehehe. You're a funny guy."
I dunno Bryan, a good friend of yours sold me my TAF that needed a few parts and quite a bit of work for $3500.
Of course, that was over 4 years ago, but still! 
Quoted from fiberdude120:I believe thats a Big Dots DMD from Boston pinball.
Had never seen smthg like that.... didn't like at all...
I bought my TAF 15 years ago. I was told that it was a rare one as it has Thing flicking the ball towards the player on the left side of the cabinet. I was told that this was because it was one of the very first ones built.
I think it must be fairly rare as I've only seen one other like it on line.
But is the story about it being one of the first ones made true?
Or is there some other reason for the side art being different on my TAF?
Quoted from gilders:I bought my TAF 15 years ago. I was told that it was a rare one as it has Thing flicking the ball towards the player on the left side of the cabinet. I was told that this was because it was one of the very first ones built.
I think it must be fairly rare as I've only seen one other like it on line.
But is the story about it being one of the first ones made true?
Or is there some other reason for the side art being different on my TAF?
what's the serial # of your TAF ?
Quoted from gilders:I bought my TAF 15 years ago. I was told that it was a rare one as it has Thing flicking the ball towards the player on the left side of the cabinet. I was told that this was because it was one of the very first ones built.
I think it must be fairly rare as I've only seen one other like it on line.
But is the story about it being one of the first ones made true?
Or is there some other reason for the side art being different on my TAF?
I have come across this on a few I have restored, I just think some got printed that way!
Quoted from hawkmoon:Has anyone tried the Pinsound mod with FF speakers??Thanks!
Hawkmoon,
Going to buy one for my birthday in April and will let you know. I know that others love it.
I upgraded my Gold with the FF speakers only and it didn't really change the sound. The Yamaha subwoofer has made the most difference!
Quoted from fiberdude120:Has the cabinet art ever been redone?
My original Gold has the same. No rework done.
Sorry didn't read the original post correctly. My mistake!
Quoted from gilders:The label with the serial number is there, but the number itself has been scrapped off.
Any ideas why someone would do this?
As far as I'm aware, the cabinet has never been refurbished.
serial numbers can be found in various locations inside the pin, circuit boards, inside to the right of the coin door, etc.
I've seen a number of TAF cabs that have the one sideart reversed. If I were to guess, I'd say that when they were building the lower cabs, at some point, something happened to the set of screens typically used for the left side. Either they needed to be replaced or they got damaged somehow. Because they were making TAFs in such massive numbers at the time, they couldn't afford to lose a day or two(or maybe more) of production and just decided to print the right side then flip it over and use the same screens on the left side.
Remember, there wasn't too much going on at the time with respect to production accuracy with the cabs. There are a good number of cabs that had blue TAF art for their backboxes and gold art for their cabs:
https://images.pinside.com/2/9a/35/29a35c8cf48be32ef1abbc0f55d71da23adb8f36.jpg
I don't think they worried as much about accuracy as they did just getting as many games out the door as possible.
My TAF has a sketchy Thing and I don't know what might be wrong. If anyone has ideas, I posted here:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/taf-thing-sometimes-it-works-sometimes-it-sticks#post-3637929
Thank you!
Has anyone installed the Pinsound board??Need help in downloading the file!!can't find the AF sound track!! Thanks!!
Quoted from hawkmoon:Has anyone installed the Pinsound board??Need help in downloading the file!!can't find the AF sound track!! Thanks!!
I don't have one, but considering it.
Looks like it's under machines -> WPC -> The Addams Family
Direct link: https://www.pinsound.org/pinballs/wpc-alpha-dmd/the-addams-family/
I believe you have to have an account to download.
Quoted from hawkmoon:Has anyone installed the Pinsound board??Need help in downloading the file!!can't find the AF sound track!! Thanks!!
Make sure you leave it zipped and put it on the USB provided. When it's done, leave the USB plugged into the board or PinSound will complain
If you don't have a DMD picture while updating PinSound, switch everything off and switch the ends of your data cables. (Just installed one on MB)
Having some issues with my bookcase and thing... if anyone is up to reading a repair thread from a total newb with two left hands and wants to give a little advice, it would be much appreciated; the thread is here below.
It started as a minor thing problem that was still playable but is now also a bookcase problem that has left the game unplayable
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/taf-thing-issues#post-3667687
In summary the bookcase does not move or power up. Power was cut to the bookcase mid game. I am trying to determine what might have caused it to stop working. My repair skills are more like liabilities for now.
Running the bookcase test results in no movement at all to the bookcase.
Quoted from Bronty:is that a reply to me? You think those chips might be bad?
I think it just answers an earlier question.
Now make sure you dont install them backwards, be very careful to get the cut-out in the right direction and dont bend a pin.
Mine is on the chopping block. Ready to let it go.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/for-sale-addams-family-the-11
Does anyone remember where to get the "Thing Box Mod"?? The one that guides the ball from the vuk from the hand???have,nt seen it in a while!! Thank-you!
Shopping a taf for a friend. He gave me a few mods to put on. One is the antique old phone for back right corner. The plastic phone is riveted. Don't feel like taking it off. How did others put their phone mod on Thx
Quoted from slvrballer:Here is the image taken off the IPDB.
Thanks - it really makes much more sense!!!! Now off to search for a backboard to replace mine...
Quoted from etnfrd67:Are your clouds painted black?
looks like one of the aftermarket / non-original "black" toppers . . .
Quoted from fast_in_muskoka:looks like one of the aftermarket / non-original "black" toppers . . .
Yep! 
Quoted from cheshirefilms:I think I just put my finishing touches on my TAF. Considering thing box decal, but that would be it. Not bad for an original?
If you pull the red plastic box to add the decals, consider painting the entire box, especially the inside, black (or brown) before you add the decals.
RussMyers
The three tiered telephone plastic assembly in the back right corner of the playfield is a PitA. Does anyone have an easy way to remove/attach it? Or, if not, has anyone modified it to make it easier remove/attach it without removing the playfield?
Quoted from mjthompson:The three tiered telephone plastic assembly in the back right corner of the playfield is a PitA. Does anyone have an easy way to remove/attach it? Or, if not, has anyone modified it to make it easier remove/attach it without removing the playfield?
Remove the black plastic glass channel from the back of the cabinet.
This will give you a few more inches of room.
I find that this is enough to get to those plastics and the THING box.
You may have to use a small ratchet with an extension to get into the tight areas but it's better than pulling the playfield.
RussM
Quoted from DK:My TAF is going on route this Tuesday.
Time for others to tour the mansion!
Mine will never leave the house! 
Quoted from RussMyers:Remove the black plastic glass channel from the back of the cabinet.
This will give you a few more inches of room.
I find that this is enough to get to those plastics and the THING box.
You may have to use a small ratchet with an extension to get into the tight areas but it's better than pulling the playfield.
RussM
I'm talking about the plastic that's mounted to the side of the playfield with 2 screws. The glass channel doesn't seem to get in the way. I just can't get a screwdriver to the screws through the notches cut in the plastics without reefing on the assembly.
Quoted from mjthompson:I'm talking about the plastic that's mounted to the side of the playfield with 2 screws. The glass channel doesn't seem to get in the way. I just can't get a screwdriver to the screws through the notches cut in the plastics without reefing on the assembly.
I have definitely been able to remove and re-mount that assembly without removing the playfield.
I'll agree, it's a very narrow space to work in.
I can't remember what tools I used to do it, but it is possible.
I'm sorry that's not much help.
RM
Quoted from RussMyers:I have definitely been able to remove and re-mount that assembly without removing the playfield.
I'll agree, it's a very narrow space to work in.
I can't remember what tools I used to do it, but it is possible.
I'm sorry that's not much help.
RM
I have been able to do it also but its been a long time. If I remember the plastics flex a bit and you can get it with a thin driver.
Quoted from RussMyers:I have definitely been able to remove and re-mount that assembly without removing the playfield.
I'll agree, it's a very narrow space to work in.
I can't remember what tools I used to do it, but it is possible.
I'm sorry that's not much help.
RM
Quoted from fiberdude120:I have been able to do it also but its been a long time. If I remember the plastics flex a bit and you can get it with a thin driver.
I just finished shopping my TAF which included a new plastics set. The three plastics seem to line up a little wonky. I'll take it out and realign them to see if it helps. Otherwise, I'll have to widen the notches on the clear plastics.
Quoted from slvrballer:Here is the image taken off the IPDB.
Hey you all, I looked around and couldn't find a BG backboard anywhere... new, used or repro... can anyone help me?
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