A small group of us AZ members took a number of trips there some years ago to help work on the arcade portion of the museum. Coindork grilled burgers and dogs and we laid out sleeping bags on floor of that very arcade. Good times. Hate to see it go if things don't work out. At least we got memories.

I really liked that diner across the street from the Morongo gas station but on my last trip thru there I was bummed to see it closed.

I wish I had crossed paths there with some of the other folks that were there during the various repair visits. Good to hear from Robert.

What a cool place to just play and talk pinball. A shame to see it go.

For me (and certainly i know others) it was a labor of love working in that arcade room.

I dont get all bent out of shape over money, so i had no problem doing that work for free on my own time. The best part was working with others and bonding over our shared interest of arcades.

Good times in that place. Some goofy and oddball games we may never see again. The AC didnt always work and although no one complained it was sooo nice having those doors open at night.

You guessed it.

Frank Stallone.

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I saw some photos from a friend. Kinda sad to see all the empty spaces.

It will be interesting to watch, thats for sure.

Anyone who viewed or participated in the first auction was constantly reminded by Chris about the 2nd weekend.

I do think there will be better chances for true collectors, but I have no doubt that there will be some high reserve bids like before.

Even with a potentially smaller audience than the 1st weekend, I think it will still be competitive, just hopefully with more real collectors getting some wins.

Who is David, the guy talking about the machines?

The guy on the floor might as well be yelling "derp" instead of "yep." Good lord.

You have to click the red bid button to bid. Some folks are sending dollar amounts.

How many of them are actively bidding? It seems like its just the "yup" guy vs. the internet bidders.

Well done!
It is a cool piece. Glad a collector got a rare win in this shit fest.

Pong is a household name and everyone with money knows what it is. That, combined with the way the auction has been going, i am not surprised it went that high.

Im standing next to the new owners of Sub Hunter.

Well done Coindork and son!

That was a fucking battle but that game is going to a good home now.

That Sub Hunter is the only one known in existence.

So theres 2 known, one shipped to the US (now at Banning) and possibly a 3rd example seen back in the 1990s in Canada.

I can only imagine how many have survived since their production in the late 70s. It seems like theres more of a chance to see a UFO than finding this game.

Curious if you know whatever happened to the game Bouncer?

That Transporter used to be mine. The PF had very minimal wear, was touched up and clearcoated. Played fast. One new ramp was installed and i believe there is another in the cab unless someone removed it.

Actually I took it to Captains a couple of years ago and John won the bid. I dont think it was too far off from what it sold for in this auction.

As far as being able to let it go, even after the work that was done to it, I just didnt think it had enough staying power for me. I didnt expect to ever own one but it popped up local for a nice price and had to have it. Love the theme and am proud to have owned it, but there were other games I wanted with limited space.

And online bidder 1894.

I'll get the 2nd round. Gotta talk Sabbath and solid states.

Over 5k donated from simpletons who can't resist the influence of a self-anointed celebrity in a hobby that never needed these characters in the first place.

It's not about the truck, it's about keeping the arcade dream alive!