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Gottlieb EMs: Classic year from each decade

By DirtFlipper

8 years ago

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Abra Ca Dabra Gottlieb, 1975
Atlantis Gottlieb, 1975
Cow Poke Gottlieb, 1965
Daisy May Gottlieb, 1954
Dragonette Gottlieb, 1954
Kings & Queens Gottlieb, 1965

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#1 8 years ago

GTB

DirtFlipper

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Twin Cities, MN

12y 43,900 6,190 38

Thought I'd set up a couple games each from what I believe is the peak year from each decade for Gottlieb games: 1954, 1965, and 1975. Not all of them have been given the full rebuild/resto treatment (yet), but they are all playable at least. Decided to just take a few shortcuts and put them up to enjoy sooner. (Have a spot for 1977-78 games too, as those are among my favorites.)

I'd probably swap out Abra in lieu of El Dorado, but I don't have El Dorado ready yet (Abra would get its own special place!).

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#2 8 years ago

JGI

John_I

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19y 179K 9,070

Awesome! Thanks for posting these pictures and the logic behind the pairings. I have been collecting 70s Gottliebs for a while and have not been exposed to many of the earlier models. That Cowpoke looks like fun. I will have to find one to play some day.

#3 8 years ago

DDS

presqueisle

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Presque Isle, WI

11y 92,550 1,994 10 18

Yowza! Looks great df. So Abra gets it's own spot...interesting. I'd have a hard time picking a favorite out of those.
Dave

#4 8 years ago

Shapeshifter

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Daisy May and Dragonette look awesome together!

For me 1954 is the greatest year as when I look at the titles that came out that year - amazing.

#5 8 years ago

DEH

hoov

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Trivoli, IL

13y 83,300 4,133 27

Love the reflection of the tile floor in the shiny legs of K&Q's & CP! Great choices. If I were there I would hang out with the woodies for awhile

#6 8 years ago

JAY

I_P_D_B

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OP
Quoted from DirtFlipper:
Thought I'd set up a couple games each from what I believe is the peak year from each decade for Gottlieb games: 1954, 1965, and 1975. Not all of them have been given the full rebuild/resto treatment (yet), but they are all playable at least. Decided to just take a few shortcuts and put them up to enjoy sooner. (Have a spot for 1977-78 games too, as those are among my favorites.)
I'd probably swap out Abra in lieu of El Dorado, but I don't have El Dorado ready yet (Abra would get its own special place!).

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These illuminated EM lineup pictures are great for my computer desktop. Thanks!

#7 8 years ago

MFS

goldenboy232

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Alamo Heights, TX

9y 79,300 1,816 4 15

Beautiful machines, Dirt! Makes me happy just seeing that line of beauties! I aspire to someday have a collection that's CLOSE to as nice as that!

#8 8 years ago

SBS

o-din

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'54, '65, and '75 were some of the better years for Gottlieb.

#9 8 years ago

KJH

pinhead52

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Colleyville, TX

10y 91,050 5,213 13 2

Got to get me a woody

#10 8 years ago

CCC

ccotenj

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11y 77,150 7,231

Quoted from pinhead52:
Got to get me a woody

i got one looking at the pictures...

#11 8 years ago

Shapeshifter

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13y 150K 10,466 8 144

And there are zero Daisy May videos on the internet.

Would love to see one

#12 8 years ago

DAD

boilerman

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Oxford, PA

11y 72,550 3,899 14

Quoted from Shapeshifter:
And there are zero Daisy May videos on the internet.
Would love to see one

I have a video of the one I had. I will try and find it and post it

#13 8 years ago

GTB

DirtFlipper

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Twin Cities, MN

12y 43,900 6,190 38

Quoted from boilerman:
of the one I had

Had? Any idea where it ended up?

#14 8 years ago

VGC

VGC1612

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9y 51,650 567 6 1

No doubt about 1975: Atlantis,Abra Ca Dabra,El Dorado,Fast Draw,Pin Up.I love too 1963: Gigi,Slick Chick and Square Head

#15 8 years ago

DAD

boilerman

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Oxford, PA

11y 72,550 3,899 14

OP
Quoted from DirtFlipper:
Had? Any idea where it ended up?

it went to a friend in Allentown the he traded it to someone Midwest I believe.
it was a sample game but no real differences from production

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#16 8 years ago

GTB

DirtFlipper

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Twin Cities, MN

12y 43,900 6,190 38

Neat. Thanks for sharing! Wonder where it is now?

#17 8 years ago

LEP

jjpm

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Milford, CT

9y 24,900 212 10 10

That's a nice looking collection.

I always wondered if the 100 points when lit red bumper cap for Cowpoke was original or not. I have one in mine as well.

#18 8 years ago

LEP

electricsquirrel

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Walnutport, PA

9y 76,650 1,553 9

Thank you!
E

#19 8 years ago

GTB

DirtFlipper

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Quoted from jjpm:
I always wondered if the 100 points when lit red bumper cap for Cowpoke was original or not.

I believe it is, yes.

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