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Finally I join the "first Pin Club"!

By WienerWuerstel

12 years ago

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#1 12 years ago

WienerWuerstel

Inactive member

Wien

12y 13,150 17 1

Finally after Months of searching and waiting I have my first Pin and I thought this would also be a great opportunity for my first Post.

It's a Farfalla from Zaccaria and just looks amazing and plays very well for such an old Pin. The Seller even brought the Pin to my apartment and took care of everything but he also showed me how to remove the Glass and lift the Playfield etc. Only one Insert looks not as good as the rest of the PF and a little bit of the Cabinet at the Back chipped of during transport but you can't see it anyways.

But overall I'm very happy with my first Pin and would appreciate any Tips for a new Pin Owner

Pics: http://imgur.com/a/hrSrD

_{Post edited by WienerWuerstel : Added Link to the Pics}

#2 12 years ago

ZPY

zippydapinhead

Inactive member

Albany, OR

12y 78,450 3,484 12 32

First pin AND it's a Zaccy! Way to go, that's a nice find. Congrats, but beware...it all starts with just one.

#3 12 years ago

MJM

mminnoch

Pinside member

San Luis Obispo, CA

13y 40,900 123 5 12

Wow, I just looked at the pictures on Pinside for Farfalla. I've never seen that machine before. The artwork looks cool. Tips for new machines: Replace the batteries and pinball(s). Make sure the fuses are correct.

Have lots of fun playing your machine and then begin thinking about finding room for #2!

#4 12 years ago

BDS

PinB

Pinside member

12y 157K 1,602 345

Congrats & welcome! Yes, in addition to changing the batteries every year, make sure you put new balls in your pin at least 1 to 2 times per year. Also, make sure to routinely clean your playfield every few months.

New balls can be found here:
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=5&parent=49

Cleaning supplies can be found here:
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=catalog&parent=80&pg=1

#5 12 years ago

BRI

gweempose

Pinside Moderator

13y 154K 20,207 37

Phoebe's Farfalla was one of the highlights of Expo for me. Gorgeous machine!

#6 12 years ago

WienerWuerstel

Inactive member

Wien

12y 13,150 17 1

And btw the Seller told me that the Farfalla doesn't use Batteries. Instead it uses an accumulator that is already on the Board.

I don't know if that is true (because he forgot the Keys to the Backbox xD) but if this is true then I don't have to worry about any Battery leaks 8).

#7 12 years ago

JON

jonnyo

Pinside member

Oakland, CA

14y 57,150 2,873

That one's really out there. Good catch!!

#8 12 years ago

DEVILinIRON

Inactive member

12y 28,150 445 6

Oh, man. That's a real nice first pin! Congrats!

#9 12 years ago

SCH

Schusler

Pinside member

Sycamore, IL

14y 66,300 1,551

Quoted from gweempose:
Phoebe's Farfalla was one of the highlights of Expo for me. Gorgeous machine!

I concur... I wish someone would bring a Zaccaria Robot and a Clown. I always wanted to play these two.

#10 12 years ago

HDC

HELLODEADCITY

Inactive member

15y 72,650 5,822 8

Great score -

#11 12 years ago

NAM

kwiKimart

Inactive member

San Diego, CA

12y 90,650 10,693 3 71

Welcome to the first pin club!!

#12 12 years ago

TOM

Rascal_H

Pinside member

Cumberland, RI

12y 138K 6,567 2 36

Trippy looking game. Congrats! You'll have 6 by next summer.

#13 12 years ago

B R

BLACK_ROSE

Pinside member

Lexington, NC

14y 116K 8,818 3 60

OP
Quoted from WienerWuerstel:
And btw the Seller told me that the Farfalla doesn't use Batteries. Instead it uses an accumulator that is already on the Board.
I don't know if that is true (because he forgot the Keys to the Backbox xD) but if this is true then I don't have to worry about any Battery leaks 8).

An accumulator , What is that ?? I know the Tee'd Off Pin by Gottlieb has a Round battery soldiered onto the Power board , and the 1 Wolfy bought from the W.Salem Auction was D.O.A !! Also , If you have a drill, I would drill the Lock out so you can see what's back there.. Could be a bag of Gold in thar ..

Anyway ,, Welcome to Pinside ,

#14 12 years ago

EDH

TigerLaw

Pinside Moderator

Jennings, LA

14y 224K 20,100 24 240

Really nice and clean looking machine. Great find. Your patience paid off!

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