I would also make sure its still in free play, and something didn't reset it back to coin play.

I own one - a Robocop I just got.

I like some DE games. My major complaint - especially with the older ones - is the genrally shitty quality of some of the mechanics and especially the cabinet. Pale in comparison with the system 11 stuff.

It took decades but eventually they caught up. These old DE games are essentially the origins of modern stern games.

My good friend and neighbor has a The Simpsons. I haven't seen the pin in years but after I got a The Getaway HS2. I tried talking him into fixing his so I'd have another pin to play. He says it have ball switch error and won't kick a ball out to the plunger. Seems like a simple enough problem. Anyone here had this problem and could suggest how to fix it. I'll continue to try and get him to join Pinside but I'm not sure he has that much interest.

Still looking for a dual/stereo potentiometer for my Simpsons, if anyone's parting out a DE or has a spare.

One must remember, that Data East was born out of the leftovers
of the then out of business Stern "classic" period. The parts were
a mishmash from Wico and whatever parts Stern had that survived
the fallout back in the day. The games they produced, were designed
to last the bear minimum that U.S. law would allow. Like all
pinball manufacturers, they never expected their games to be around
twenty plus years after the fact; the games were explicitly designed for
a moment in time.

Have a Jurassic Park and a Tales from the Crypt personal preference however the game play is great and the DMD animations (TFTC) still amaze! As quoted above ... Leftovers... Still no ghosting in my units!

Can't help maybe post in the data east star trek club?

That being said, I would buy a pinsound tomorrow if there was a new soundtrack with all the characters.

Still hanging in there with Tales from the Crypt and Laser War. Probably never selling either of them. Considering a Checkpoint... There's a few others I wouldn't mind having around for awhile either like Secret Service, Time Machine, Torpedo Alley, Last Action Hero, Baywatch and Guns N' Roses. They really cranked out a lot of cool titles.

You owe that to Joe Kaminkow.

PinballManiac40 thanks for the tips. He says it's a switch problem and that he needs to call local pinball tech to come fix it. I keep trying to convince that we can fix it and save $75 an hour. I've done repair on my game and with the help of Pinside I know we could fix it. Will keep trying. Would like to get it up and running so I could have another game to play within stumbling distance from home.

I saw the pin tonight. When you press Start it says 2 balls are missing, does a system ball check, and then it won't kick a ball to the plunger. I see a ball ready to go to the plunger. So without me taking off the glass and checking for the other two balls, what do y'all think Is the issue? I did do a nudge in case the two missing balls were somehow stuck, but nothing happened.

I had a similar problem and it was a broken wire on one of the switches in the ball trough. Those switch wires can break or get disconnected when lifting or setting down the playfield. That or a broken solder joint on a diode (or bad diode) on those same switches.

Thanks. Seems like a simple fix. I'm trying to get him to fix it. I offered to help again last night. I think they want to sell, though. Or fix it then sell. They are just not into it anymore, it seems. Shame. I want a second pin, but I don't think I want this one.

I know the TMNT ramp is hard to find but has anyone had any luck finding ramp protectors for it?

Thanks. I only have limited knowledge of Williams games. I know how to perform a switch on my Getaway HS2 , but how do I perform a switch test on a Data East Simpsons? Maybe it's less intuitive since it doesn't have a DMD to show the tests. Excuse my ignorance here.

Cool. Thanks Maniac. I'm so itching to get his going. He is just lukewarm about it. I'll keep trying.

He has. One time. He's got skills. Even beat one of my high scores for awhile. I'm getting my pinball fix still. Joined a local league.

Torpedo Alley started my love for "unlicensed" DE titles. The game play, call outs and soundtracks are great. Need a Secret Service!

Torpedo Ally is a great game!! I see in my near future !!!

Torpedo Ally is a great game!! I see it in my near future !!!

I was trying to piece together a Torpedo Ally but unfortunately it did not come to fruition.

Backglass (awesome cheesy 80s) and backglass animation insert are easy to find, most plastics I have been able to find, even found a couple of playfields BUT the cave plastics are unobtainium.

There is a for sale ad currently - $2,600 unless its already been picked up.

Hey fellaz im trying to find a place to start checking my secret service game all works except about 95 percent of display and when u push start the start sound is made but the game doesnt start im thinking i might have a bad game rom what do yall think the blanking light does not go out and the 5v led is lit, the pia light is not lit any sugestions would be helpful

Are you sure you did not blow a solenoid fuse?

Any body might know what game this cab belongs to???

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That's Gottlieb's Solar Ride.

Any body in the atl area might want to buy this empty cab

you are in the wrong thread - Data East Pinball Club.

Try creating either 1) ad in the marketplace or 2) create topic on the forum

Anyone know the best/easiest way to test for 9volts on my flippers for playboy 35th? My flippers are not holding, only machine gunning so I'm under the impression that I'm not getting a full 9 volts....

have you also checked the spacing between the flipper contact switch?

Yes, completely rebuilt everything. Both flips do the same thing which leads me to believe I'm not getting the required 9 volts to hold them up until button is released. Using a new xpin power supply so I'm just wondering the best way to test the 9 volts, both at the power supply and maybe at the flips?

I have been trying to work with some guys to.get some caves made. I am interested in buying any Boards or a cabinet for TA and Monday Night Football. Also looking for a Secret Service

There was a cheap secret service in my area on CL last week. If you can get the caves and make molds then we would be in business

I'm back in the club!

I had a tmnt and had to sell it a while back.
But now I have a Simpsons and it needs some love, I'm sure I'll be asking a few questions here about it.

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Edit: ok, first question... what do I do about the red cooling towers ?

They're broken, do I need to buy the tspp cooling towers and try something there?

Is it the kit from Marco ? Looks like they're sold out

Looks like pinballlife has the red towers

Try PB resource

I have the caves, going to talk to some guys about molds. How much would people be willing to spend ? The problem with a limited release game is there is less of a market to sell to. I have a full set of perfect caves, a set of pretty nice cave and a NOS Left Cave.. NOT FOR SALE, just braggin'

Anyone have the left and right pivot for sale? The one that goes on the playfield.