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For sale: Atari Hercules

By joesaid

3 years ago

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#1 3 years ago

PBJ

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For sale: Atari Hercules

Added: 2020-10-30 23:00:00 UTC • Re-listed: 1 time (December 13th, 2020) • Ended: August 6th, 2022
Condition: As is

Price

$ 6,500 (OBO)

Open for offers

I’m considering selling my Hercules. Its been well cared for, has new flipper solenoids, bill acceptor, LEDs, and I had a new shooter spring custom made.

Accepting offers right now.

Serious offers appreciated.

Thanks for looking. Located at Spinners in Frederick Maryland.

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#2 3 years ago

LXL

Isochronic_Frost

Saratoga Silverball

7y 219K 9,386 108 1 1

Not long ago, you couldn’t even GIVE this boat anchor away.
Now it’s 7.5k

#3 3 years ago

POP

one-armed-bandit

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Salinas, CA

5y 44,450 403 11

how long ago

#4 3 years ago

TOM

Tomass

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Wasilla, AK

6y 98,350 3,831 17

I mean, it is rated higher than Thunderbirds.

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#5 3 years ago

RVD

rvdv

Pinside+ Pro!

11y 101K 2,006

Last few sold $2000-$3000
But then again when you want one
And there almost not around, then it’s $$$$$$

Looks nice but it’s just soooo Bigggg!!
$5k seems fair if minty
Can’t they’ll from this one darkened pic

#6 3 years ago

BEN

edward472

Pinside member

5y 69,300 1,529

Yeah Id take the 5K and call it a day

#7 3 years ago

???

Mike_J

Pinside member

13y 99,550 5,399 58

Quoted from edward472:
Yeah Id take the 5K and call it a day

Under no circumstances would I prefer Hercules to five grand in my pocket.

#8 3 years ago

SMK

TheLaw

Pinside+ Addict

Ann Arbor, MI

12y 162K 48,038 19 30 1

Don't know anything aboot the price of a boat anchor, Joesaid is a great guy.

#9 3 years ago

rotordave

Pinside+ Frequent

14y 210K 13,699

Hercules isn’t something the average guy is going to have in their house.

But for an arcade or a large collection, they’re cool. I got my one playing pretty snappy.

I just sold my one to my buddy who just opened a new barcade down in Christchurch. He’s got it up and running and made it the centrepiece of the place.

It’s the only one in New Zealand so it’s not something the public see every day .. and for a $1 coin, they get to play it!

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#10 3 years ago

EDH

TigerLaw

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Jennings, LA

14y 224K 20,099 24 240

Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:
Not long ago, you couldn’t even GIVE this boat anchor away.

This has been a desirable title for as long as I can remember. Marc’s restored one in Texas sold for 5k about five years ago.

If winning ribbons at shows from bringing games is your thing, Hercules guarantees lots of ribbons. It’s such a pain the break down, load, and set up I think the judges basically always give it a ribbon or two if it appears. Also, if you have one the show runners will really solicit its attendance at their shows...you could almost sleep inside of it...

#11 3 years ago

GLM

ovfdfireman

Pinball Pro

12y 115K 4,914

It’s definitely an eye catcher, a game you don’t see everyday. For most pinball collectors...space...is their issue. You would have to be a unique individual with a large space and room to spare. I would love one only because of rarity, so when people visit they can have an opportunity to play something they might have never seen before.

#12 3 years ago

TOM

Tomass

Pinside member

Wasilla, AK

6y 98,350 3,831 17

Quoted from ovfdfireman:
It’s definitely an eye catcher, a game you don’t see everyday. For most pinball collectors...space...is their issue. You would have to be a unique individual with a large space and room to spare. I would love one only because of rarity, some when people visit they can have an opportunity to play something they might have never seen before.

I played one of these when I was a kid. Cedar Point I believe. I was so excited to see such a huge pinball machine but that was very short lived. One game was enough.

#13 3 years ago

JCH

jhoward1082

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Middleborough, MA

12y 79,550 624 1 21

There’s actually 2 of these currently on location that I know of on the east coast. 1 at Hershey Park in PA and 1 at Funspot in NH. Unfortunately the flippers were too weak on both when I played them. Made the game pretty much unplayable.

#14 3 years ago

BLY

MrBally

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Paradise, NV

12y 141K 13,925 22 1

Quoted from TigerLaw:
This has been a desirable title for as long as I can remember. Marc’s restored one in Texas sold for 5k about five years ago.
If winning ribbons at shows from bringing games is your thing, Hercules guarantees lots of ribbons. It’s such a pain the break down, load, and set up I think the judges basically always give it a ribbon or two if it appears. Also, if you have one the show runners will really solicit its attendance at their shows...you could almost sleep inside of it...

The Pinball is a Cue Ball!!!

#15 3 years ago

???

ccbiggsoo7

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10y 91,050 6,063 37 10 2

some pics might help the sell.

#16 3 years ago

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ccbiggsoo7

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pics?

#17 3 years ago

JPD

Dayhuff

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Battle Creek, MI

11y 126K 6,349 79 11

I got the perfect spot for mine, although the topper doesn't fit but I have it on display in the stairwell.
John

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#18 3 years ago

TKM

Daditude

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Rockwall, TX

5y 266K 10,116 23 271

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stranded-on-a-island-

Kkoss24
This is what you seek

#19 3 years ago

jake35

Pinside member

7y 114K 2,552 25 9 5

Quoted from jhoward1082:
There’s actually 2 of these currently on location that I know of on the east coast. 1 at Hershey Park in PA and 1 at Funspot in NH. Unfortunately the flippers were too weak on both when I played them. Made the game pretty much unplayable.

There's one at the Chattanooga pinball museum in TN as well.

#20 3 years ago

KOS

Kkoss24

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4y 126K 7,535 4 24

Quoted from Daditude:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/stranded-on-a-island-
Kkoss24
This is what you seek

Lmfao!!! No way !!!

#21 3 years ago

JMR

Only_Pinball

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9y 141K 3,617 6

Quoted from jake35:
There's one at the Chattanooga pinball museum in TN as well.

Replay Museum in Tarpon Springs Florida also has one. Was not up and running about a month ago.

#22 3 years ago

COZ

Coz

RiverCity Arcade

6y 125K 3,818

I played one on location at Flippers in OBX. Very unique game and definitely something you don’t see every day.

#23 3 years ago

MCF

pinfarmer

Pinfarmer Parts

Sarnia, ON

11y 42,800 409

I cringe thinking of having to work on atari pins. Some rare bits there.

#24 3 years ago

LXL

Isochronic_Frost

Saratoga Silverball

7y 219K 9,386 108 1 1

Quoted from jhoward1082:
There’s actually 2 of these currently on location that I know of on the east coast. 1 at Hershey Park in PA and 1 at Funspot in NH. Unfortunately the flippers were too weak on both when I played them. Made the game pretty much unplayable.

Exactly. I played the Hershey Park one and the flippers were fine but overall the game still sucks. It’s just not fun. It’s a novelty, but as everyone says: it’s like playing Pinball in slow motion.

#25 3 years ago

PJF

rai

Pinside member

20y 169K 18,753 34

GLWTS

#26 3 years ago

NGS

slicknick13

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Pittsburgh, PA

10y 32,300 131 8

Quoted from jhoward1082:
There’s actually 2 of these currently on location that I know of on the east coast. 1 at Hershey Park in PA and 1 at Funspot in NH. Unfortunately the flippers were too weak on both when I played them. Made the game pretty much unplayable.

With those big ass skeeball solenoids for flipper coils, it's tough to get good flipper action out of the game even when it's tight. It's fun, but knock that ball to the top of the playfield and you can go get a beer by the time that cue ball rolls back.

We had one at Kennywood for a while that we grabbed from coinopwarehouse back when Lloyd was all about jukeboxes being where he was betting his money. I think we paid 500 bucks for it.

#27 3 years ago

JBL

PinballJeff

Pinside member

Byron Center, MI

11y 39,900 484 15

I had a friend that had three of these (2 for sure). Always thought it was a crazy machine and enjoyed the one that was in the hallway at Expo.

2 weeks later

#28 3 years ago

FOX

Mfox

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Glenview, IL

11y 51,050 106 19

If you want the game to play faster, use white trackballs instead of cue balls. They are lighter and make the game play much better and faster. I found out by mistake at Expo one year when I gave some to try in the one there.

#29 3 years ago

JJP

Redfive05

Pinside member

8y 41,650 141

Quoted from jhoward1082:
There’s actually 2 of these currently on location that I know of on the east coast. 1 at Hershey Park in PA and 1 at Funspot in NH. Unfortunately the flippers were too weak on both when I played them. Made the game pretty much unplayable.

Don't forget the one at Canobie Lake Park, Salem NH

#30 3 years ago

DVE

Blitzburgh99

Pinside member

10y 111K 4,955

Pinballz in Austin used to have one. Not sure if it’s still there.

#31 3 years ago

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BoJo

Pinside member

12y 81,550 3,266

Pinball PA in Hopewell, PA has one.

#32 3 years ago

KNT

Coindork

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Cave Creek, AZ

7y 147K 4,623 20 74

The museum of pinball in Banning has one.
Also, last time I was in Chicago a few years back they had one on location at Logan’s Hardware.

#33 3 years ago

JPD

Dayhuff

Pinside member

Battle Creek, MI

11y 126K 6,349 79 11

Quoted from Mfox:
If you want the game to play faster, use white trackballs instead of cue balls. They are lighter and make the game play much better and faster. I found out by mistake at Expo one year when I gave some to try in the one there.

Yup I have a blue one in mine, works great.
John

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#34 3 years ago

ROB

Rdoyle1978

Pinside member

7y 117K 18,130 14 6 1

Quoted from Dayhuff:
Yup I have a blue one in mine, works great.
John[quoted image]

Is that a trackball, as in from a mouse trackball?

#35 3 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

Crazy Levi's Pinball

New York, NY

10y 148K 33,524

Quoted from Rdoyle1978:
Is that a trackball, as in from a mouse trackball?

that would be one big ass mouse!

I think it's more like a trackball from Centipede.

#36 3 years ago

ROB

Rdoyle1978

Pinside member

7y 117K 18,130 14 6 1

Quoted from CrazyLevi:
that would be one big ass mouse!
I think it's more like a trackball from Centipede.

LOL that's why I was confused! Thx for the clarification

#37 3 years ago

AXE

YeOldPinPlayer

Inactive member

Unknown

8y 111K 6,454 4 12

Quoted from Blitzburgh99:
Pinballz in Austin used to have one. Not sure if it’s still there.

Pinballz had/has two. One at the OG location and one at the Lake Creek location. I once asked Darrin (the owner) how he felt when he opened the shipping container that had two Hercules in it. He replied he bought them both purposefully, one at a time.

3 weeks later

#38 3 years ago

STP

Rolpa

Pinside member

5y 43,300 293 7

Played two of these on location - the one featured in this ad sometime this past summer, and one at Arnold's Funcenter in Oaks PA about eight years ago when I was a college sophomore. It essentially is a novelty - I consider myself a relatively average player at best and I came within a hairbreadth of rolling over my score on my first game when I played this copy back in the summer.

#39 3 years ago

CPI

cait001

Pinside member

10y 114K 4,847 37

I love that the photo for this is Hercules sandwiched between a The Entertainer cocktail and a Bally Bumper

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