CFTBL- Fans and members welcome!!!

Congrats on the pick up! Bought my creech about a year and have done a few modest changes. I've added new black legs and leg levelers, a new coin door, green bulb covers on the snack bar inserts, and my personal favorite custom creature shooter rod. I bought the shooter rod from mikeincali here on the pinside forum for $50 shipped. Mine is black and white, but I believe he had some colored ones as well. The new color dmd's look sweet too!

#3 9 years ago

PEA

alveolus

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Oklahoma City, OK

12y 82,300 2,878 13 30

My grail machine. Beautiful, charming, and full of nostalgia. Congratulations on your purchase!

Color dmd, speaker panel mod, and lighted pops are the essential mods.

Enjoy your CREECH!

#4 9 years ago

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vilant

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http://www.cometpinball.com/category-s/1836.htm

Thanks, fellas. The must have's for the moment on mine are; cabinet leg protectors, new rubber, translite lock, and one piece of plastic is cracked. Shooter rod sounds like a good one, I'll look into that one. Didn't realize the pop-bumpers had no lights, that should make down tear down easier, lol. I'll have to find a pic of the speaker mod panel and see what it looks like. The color dmd and the lcd screen together are probably around $600 (maybe more). They're very cool but I was looking at spending @ $500 total for, bang for your buck mods (led's, toys, etc. and other incidentals I'll need after tear down.). I'm debating about a full led package or just few to make the machine pop. Not sure what kind of toys are out there for the play field. The PO has a pink cadillac in there. May take it out and put something else in (not much of a pink cadillac fan, lol)

#5 9 years ago

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TaTa

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Philadelphia, PA

10y 77,300 1,720 10 33

Leds for the inserts...Incandescent or this new companies leds for the GI's

#6 9 years ago

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fiberdude120

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Bought mine 20 years ago and still have it. Love the game and it is not going anywhere. You will love it.

#7 9 years ago

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yzfguy

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IMG_20131003_230125_198.jpgIMG_20131003_232006_429.jpgHowdy. Big Creech fan here
Got mine about a year ago and added leds (in ramps too...purple and green), lcd mod, color display, light up car, creature led lit figure from monster bash tied to a rollover bulb, replaced all ramps with new and a new center window. Led backboard mod coming soon-just got my deluxe mirrored panel. Love it.

#8 9 years ago

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tmac

Inactive member

Waunakee, WI

11y 20,400 361 1

Was always searching or wondering why no Creech Fan/Owners Club! I got my first pin last May, it is a Creech! I play it a lot. One of these days I have to start ordering Mods.

#9 9 years ago

TOM

mot

Inactive member

Sharpsville, PA

11y 60,650 1,833 5 18

Super Bands are great on every game I've tried them on. I went with red and blue for a 3D glasses look. I can't remember for the life of me if that was an original idea, though, or if I stole it!

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#10 9 years ago

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Sea-Monkey

Inactive member

Wilton Manors, FL

10y 25,150 140 3

I got my Creech in July, and absolutely love it! So far I've replaced most of the bulbs with LEDs (I put green in the ramp and bowl), installed the ColorDMD (awesome!), put a light Creature toy over the Snack Bar hole. I just sent in my check for the LCD mod (can't wait!), and am on the list for the speaker panel (have the new deluxe overlay ready and waiting). In addition to being a fun game, it's also beautiful -- sometimes I just stare at it, and admire all the lights and artwork.

#11 9 years ago

BRY

Aladdin

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11y 69,800 1,304

I hope this mod gets produced-
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/3d-backglass-for-creature

#12 9 years ago

JMV

vilant

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Quoted from yzfguy:
Howdy. Big Creech fan here
Got mine about a year ago and added leds (in ramps too...purple and green), lcd mod, color display, light up car, creature led lit figure from Monster Bash tied to a rollover bulb, replaced all ramps with new and a new center window. Led backboard mod coming soon-just got my deluxe mirrored panel. Love it.

That color dmd looks nice (was wondering how they would look on the game). I just ordered green #86 bulbs for my ramps. Did you have to replace the light strips in the ramps or do the LED's plug into the existing light strip? I couldn't find LED's that were that small. I'm thinking of making my own under cabinet LED lights too.

#13 9 years ago

JMV

vilant

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Quoted from Aladdin:
I hope this mod gets produced-
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/3d-backglass-for-creature

That is really cool, I would be interested in that if they ever make it.

#14 9 years ago

JMV

vilant

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Not sure if there's something out there, but I would like to find a plastic piece for the top of the sling under the bowl. The steel looks blah, maybe a solid green or blue piece or something with fish maybe?

#15 9 years ago

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yzfguy

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http://mad-amusements.com/product.php?id_product=158

I thought the same thing about the sling under the bowl, let me know if you find something cool! BCSPINBALL has tiny leds that plug into the existing ramp sockets. I did purple in the ramp and green in the bowl. Love it. I think by switching those to led you do lose some of the chase effect but it just looks so cool anyway

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#16 9 years ago

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ranchdrsn

Inactive member

Cedar Rapids, IA

11y 27,150 319 3 6

OP
Quoted from vilant:
Not sure if there's something out there, but I would like to find a plastic piece for the top of the sling under the bowl. The steel looks blah, maybe a solid green or blue piece or something with fish maybe?

It's suppose to be just a translucent blue. There are repro sling plastics available at many sites. I know mad amusements and marco usually have them.

#17 9 years ago

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yzfguy

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oooh yeah...i meant the metal ball guide under there! reminds me of wh20 with that exposed metal under the bowl. I got an awesome custom plastic for wh20 from a member on here. I think it was called the missing plastic.

#18 9 years ago

JMV

vilant

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Whoops my bad, like he said ^, I meant the ball guide not the sling.
I just started ordering the stuff I need (couple new plastic pieces, rubber, cliffy, etc). I'll look into BCS and see what they have.

#19 9 years ago

CME

athenspin

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Here's a pic of the shooter rod mod. That color dmd looks awesome!

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#20 9 years ago

CME

athenspin

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Framed creature movie poster, not a mod but it is cool game room memorabilia !

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#21 9 years ago

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yzfguy

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got these for Christmas

#22 9 years ago

CME

athenspin

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Those are cool!

#23 9 years ago

VOR

Jesterfunhouse

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OP
Quoted from vilant:
That color dmd looks nice (was wondering how they would look on the game). I just ordered green #86 bulbs for my ramps. Did you have to replace the light strips in the ramps or do the LED's plug into the existing light strip? I couldn't find LED's that were that small. I'm thinking of making my own under cabinet LED lights too.

Hey I justed replaced my #86 LED's in the CREATURE RAMP.

I alternated Green and Blue throughout the ramp and then Purple in the Bowl. I will try to post a picture soon for the "CLUB". The bulbs are plug and play however it may take a couple of try's to get them all in the sockets securely so they light up as they fit kinda loose. Also be careful because they are delicate and I broke one trying to put in the socket. Also note that the bulbs in the socket strip are meant to blink differently so you may put in an LED and it will look like it is getting very little power but if you run the test you can have them come on in full strength and in attrack mode. Final caution be careful with those plastic sockets as they can break easily too! Again I learned the hard way and I have never seen replacements.

#24 9 years ago

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Jesterfunhouse

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DANG I so much want a COLOR DMD for mine now after seeing those pictures...I may have to sell a game and mod mine out also...

#25 9 years ago

DVO

PinsOnly

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11y 63,300 455

My Wife makes these Flipper Toppers and Creature Shooter Rod, you might see them at many of the shows too. We have them on our game.

People have asked for a link for these, so... www.etsy.com/shop/PinballShooters Look for Creature... or other things...

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#26 9 years ago

j_m_

Pinside+ Frequent

11y 124K 7,520

I picked up this one prior to christmas

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#27 9 years ago

YZF

yzfguy

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that claw shooter rod is awesome!

#28 9 years ago

DVO

PinsOnly

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11y 63,300 455

Quoted from yzfguy:
that claw shooter rod is awesome!

Thanks, It turned out great, she does some great sculpts and paint jobs!

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#29 9 years ago

TOM

Rascal_H

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Cumberland, RI

12y 133K 6,566 2 36 1

Want the color dmd so bad... but my hologram is so awful. Choices choices.

#30 9 years ago

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athenspin

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I was at Kroger the other day and found this.

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#31 9 years ago

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Jesterfunhouse

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Quoted from athenspin:
I was at Kroger the other day and found this.

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Cool I am sooo looking around for one of these!

#32 9 years ago

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burningman

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Quoted from Jesterfunhouse:
DANG I so much want a COLOR DMD for mine now after seeing those pictures...I may have to sell a game and mod mine out also...

Steve...this is what you need... (guess I need to change out my blue leds for something a little more "skin toned")

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#33 9 years ago

DCK

burningman

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Quoted from Jesterfunhouse:
Final caution be careful with those plastic sockets as they can break easily too! Again I learned the hard way and I have never seen replacements.

+1 on that...I am missing one socket on my whirlpool and have never found them.

#34 9 years ago

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Jesterfunhouse

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Quoted from burningman:
Steve...this is what you need... (guess I need to change out my blue leds for something a little more "skin toned")

Go with the Cointaker warm white...

#35 9 years ago

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Jesterfunhouse

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Hey Burningman you should post the link to the thread you did on your CREECH restore...I have seen several other Creatures in person since yours but none come close to what you did...

#36 9 years ago

DCK

burningman

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Quoted from Jesterfunhouse:
Hey Burningman you should post the link to the thread you did on your CREECH restore...I have seen several other Creatures in person since yours but none come close to what you did...

This one?
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/burningmans-cftbl-playfield-done

#37 9 years ago

JSR

creaturemonster

Inactive member

Affton, MO

10y 20,150 68

Here is some pics of mine. With added accessories. Best looking machine Bally made!! Lets start a club. I see there are a lot of CFTBL lovers on pinside.

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#38 9 years ago

YZF

yzfguy

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mounted that light up MB creech in the same spot!

#39 9 years ago

JSR

creaturemonster

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Affton, MO

10y 20,150 68

More pics!! Sorry some are blurry.

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#40 9 years ago

CME

athenspin

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I like the topper, creature playing creature!

#41 9 years ago

CME

athenspin

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Has anybody seen or purchased the creature lite up sign mod from www.pinballlifter.com? It mounts up by the paid lanes, looks really cool!

#42 9 years ago

VOX

jazzmaster

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10y 71,300 893 13

Quoted from athenspin:
Has anybody seen or purchased the creature lite up sign mod from http://www.pinballlifter.com? It mounts up by the paid lanes, looks really cool!

I like the look of this mod but it concerns me that it may obscure the rollover lanes too much.

#43 9 years ago

DAD

fiberdude120

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Quoted from jazzmaster:
I like the look of this mod but it concerns me that it may obscure the rollover lanes too much.

Yeah it looks way to big. If you want a light up sign like that but smaller try miller engineering in stamford ct. He runs a shop out of his basement for signs like this . They are for train sets and he has all kinds. Just visit his web site.

#44 9 years ago

DAD

fiberdude120

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Quoted from fiberdude120:
Yeah it looks way to big. If you want a light up sign like that but smaller try miller engineering in stamford ct. He runs a shop out of his basement for signs like this . They are for train sets and he has all kinds. Just visit his web site.

I just checked the site and that exact sign is made by him and it is $55.95.

#45 9 years ago

DCK

burningman

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I think its a little large...at $50 it may be worth it. Anyone have one installed and can give us some feedback?

#46 9 years ago

DAD

fiberdude120

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Quoted from burningman:
I just checked and this is what it said:
A Creature Lite up sign. Includes everything to install. Mounts just in-front of the PAID lanes. $125.00 plus shipping.

What I am saying is that sign is made by miller engineering in Stamford ct. He sells them for 55.95 believe his web is microstru.com You may have to make a bracket but for it.

#47 9 years ago

SEX

Phetishboy

Inactive member

Avon, MN

11y 30,900 1,330

I love my Creetch. I did some modding to mine early on and need to get back to it soon.
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#48 9 years ago

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burningman

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