Hello!

I cannot say much to Sega as I have never owned one yet I do have a Data East's though and LOVE it! I am sure that you will enjoy the Twister!

However, I really just wanted to welcome you to both the forum and the joy of the pin.!

Always...

Welcome aboard ,
I wouldn't read into all the hype on line with one MFG vs another,
rather judge one game on how you like it or not.
I bought a Playmatic Pin (Spain ) and although it has a low book value
I think its a very fine pin. non the less

Hello!

It is my understanding that Data East was bought by Sega and then Sega was sold to Stern, which is the only remaining pinball manufacturer in the world.

I agree with Autumnfade, though, about peoples preferences for manufacturers. Many people love Williams/Bally and do not like Data East, yet I have had less trouble with my Data East than either of my Williams. And, quite, I have also enjoyed the play of my Data East very much. If you like a pin. and try to keep in maintained, you will probably be okay.

Heck, I just bought my "last" pin., a Back to the Future (BTTF), which is another Data East. From what I have understood, some would probably not agree with my buying the BTTF due to both the title itself and the fact that it is not a Williams. No matter, as I went after the pin. I wanted.

Enjoy the game!!!

Welcome !

Any game that you find alot of fun is a great pinball. Don't let the comments about this or that maker bias you against one vs. the other. One of my favorite machines to play is an old beat up 1978 Williams Phoenix. I find myself on it more than all my others.

It starts with one machine , then two , then ...........

Play the game before the installer leaves. Makes sure to check everything. It should be balanced side to side and have a slope of 6 to 7 1/2 degrees from back to front depending on how you prefer it. If you are not familiar with how it comes apart/opens up have them run you through it once.

Lucky you having a partner who shares your passion for pinball.

Happy to see the forum account is working for you now!

Bad pin? No such thing. If it has a ball and flippers then you're in business. Sega Twister is a solid pin and great fun! I played one recently and kept on starting new games - it's got some great shots and nice rules. You'll definately enjoy it.

Like the others above say: don't pay too much attention to the Bally/Williams vs Stern vs Sega vs Data East debates on the internet. All pins are different and should be judged per game and not by the manufacturer.

Anyway, welcome to the Pinside! And.. do let us know how you are enjoying Twister once it arrives!

Data-East,Sega,Stern all the same.Ive never played Twister but almost bought one once because I liked the movie.My first pin was a Stern Monopoly which many ripped on but I loved it,you be the judge.You could always drop 4K or more a pin and get the games everybody loves.

Welcome Gunney8. I'm new to this site myself as of about 5 months ago. I'm a noob also, but I've been learning new stuff everyday it seems. Everyone on here that I've talked to is super nice and very helpful if you need a question answered.

My Data East game has a standard 120mm x 25mm 12V computer fan as the topper fan.

Perhaps I've misunderstood -- I was referring to the fan insde the backbox that keeps the inside of the backbox cool. My DE is game is Star Trek 25th Anniversary. I have just replaced my fan because the old one was getting noisy.

The game you are thinking of with the topper fan (besides twister) is a williams whirlwind, I doubt the two are interchangeable being from diffrent makers. Just find yourself a list of good parts sites, and email them all asking for what you are seeking and when they find one they will contact you. Also check your pinside page for your game, and it will list any auctions on ebay for it. I am sure one will pop up sooner or later.

**EDIT**

I found this,
http://www.marcospecialties.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=545-5706-01

looks like just the housing but its a start.

Go here:

www.jameco.com

and do a search using the word FAN.

I'm sure they have one that will fit right in.

Judging by this picture

http://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=3976&picno=8117

You can probably make a new fan just using that housing I linked, Just take it and a proper size cpu fan and some mesh. I imagine the hardest part would be the decals, but I think with the housing you should be able to make due with off the shelf parts for the rest.

good luck

Also, many manuals are available for download for free, so that may an option for you if the dealer wants an exhorbitant amount (more than ~$20) for the printed manual.