When we read for example JJP is using Bally / Williams parts, are they still in production making parts or is it another company making them for them?
Who is making the cabinet for WOZ / Hobbit?

And on a unrelated / related conversation:

This past weekend I went to a casino and played the latest Wizard Of Oz slot machine. I am pretty sure they used the same actors voices as in the pinball machine. I could be wrong, but since the slot was made by Bally / Williams . . .
Here is a link to a Youtube video of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6j30haNjRLk

#2 10 years ago

TMM

Muppet_Man

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Redisham

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I believe that B/W parts are now made under licence by someone else who bought the rights to do so. But I'm happy to be corrected.

#3 10 years ago

ASW

awarner

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Cumming, GA

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B/W does not make parts anymore since they only maintain Intellectual Property rights. I think that only Planetary Pinball and Illinois Pinball are authorized by WMS to make parts. They of course use sub-contractors since WMS did it that way. Planetary and IPB can sub authorize other companies as well with WMS approval. Some replacement parts don't require a license as far as I know. These would be items that replace functional parts (not artwork related). Also, some parts like lens covers and coil sleeves are industry standards and are manufactured without licenses.

#4 10 years ago

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wishiwas

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I have played that slot machine at Foxwoods. I agree, the witch and Dorothy sound like the same voice actors in the pinball machine.

#5 10 years ago

BOY

vid1900

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Sana'a

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Once the patents run out (20 years), parts can be reproduced as long as they don't have art or logos; just like auto parts.

#6 10 years ago

EDH

TigerLaw

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Jennings, LA

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Moved to the B/W sub forum.

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