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Arlington, TN
Took another video of the collection. Had a couple line up changes since the last one. First vid is the basement, second video is the games I have at my dad's machine shop.
Quoted from Coolpinballdino:Took another video of the collection. Had a couple line up changes since the last one. First vid is the basement, second video is the games I have at my dad's machine shop.
Simply incredible!!! That’s not a collection. It’s a museum. You have much to be proud of.
Quoted from Coolpinballdino:Took another video of the collection. Had a couple line up changes since the last one. First vid is the basement, second video is the games I have at my dad's machine shop.
So much hope. Nothing powered up, hope lost.
Quoted from Coolpinballdino:Took another video of the collection. Had a couple line up changes since the last one. First vid is the basement, second video is the games I have at my dad's machine shop.
That’s incredible!
Of your entire collection. List your 5 favorites.
Quoted from Coolpinballdino:Took another video of the collection. Had a couple line up changes since the last one. First vid is the basement, second video is the games I have at my dad's machine shop.
Wow amazing collection
Well done
Dollard-des Ormeaux, QC
Quoted from BeeGeeMtl:The first thing I bought for my new home was a 7-foot life-size IRON MAN figure from those awesome folks over at SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES. Here's a quickie time-lapse video of it getting put together....
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That’s bonkers!!! 
Quoted from BeeGeeMtl:The first thing I bought for my new home was a 7-foot life-size IRON MAN figure from those awesome folks over at SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES. Here's a quickie time-lapse video of it getting put together....
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That’s awesome!
The space is an odd shape but I have packed them in where I can and it doesn’t conflict with the kids play area.
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love it!
Quoted from Bos98:The space is an odd shape but I have packed them in where I can and it doesn’t conflict with the kids play area.
Is that a huge bean bag chair or an ottoman? If a bean bag chair, custom made, and does anyone use it on Movie night?
Quoted from ReadyPO:Is that a huge bean bag chair or an ottoman? If a bean bag chair, custom made, and does anyone use it on Movie night?
It’s called the Fuff. I got it on Black Friday from Amazon a few years ago. It’s full of memory foam cubes and is 7’ across. It gets used by the kids regularly for movies.
Quoted from PinPickle:That’s incredible!
Of your entire collection. List your 5 favorites.
Thanks for the kind words everyone. Top five favorites in the collection are 1 JJP GNR, 2 Iron Maiden, 3 Walking Dead, 4 AC DC, and 5 X Files.
Quoted from Coolpinballdino:Thanks for the kind words everyone. Top five favorites in the collection are 1 JJP GNR, 2 Iron Maiden, 3 Walking Dead, 4 AC DC, and 5 X Files.
did not see #5 coming!!!
Quoted from Coolpinballdino:Thanks for the kind words everyone. Top five favorites in the collection are 1 JJP GNR, 2 Iron Maiden, 3 Walking Dead, 4 AC DC, and 5 X Files.
Awesome!
And just like that, I freed up space for 6 machines instead of 5. I used to have them all up against the wall. I have found that by switching them 2 deep and sideways, I can fit in 6 instead of 5. I have to keep those doors passable and this maximizes the space. Now to find my first E.M... and can put more up on the wall.
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Quoted from SantaEatsCheese:And just like that, I freed up space for 6 machines instead of 5. I used to have them all up against the wall. I have found that by switching them 2 deep and sideways, I can fit in 6 instead of 5. I have to keep those doors passable and this maximizes the space. Now to find my first E.M... and can put more up on the wall.
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Looks cool that way, and makes use of the "walkthru" space to the door. Nice!
Ballshack Update: Windows and doors installed. Electrical going in (and I added 3 additional circuits over and above the original plans pursuant to advice of the folks on this thread. Thanks Y'all!)
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Looking from porch on main house toward pool house.
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Looking from inside pool house toward house. Wanted to make sure there was plenty of covered lounging area which will also include gas fire pit.
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Breezeway connection to house which will include walkway access and required security gate with magnetic lock (for pool safety). This will also carry data and other comms from main house.
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Quoted from SantaEatsCheese:And just like that, I freed up space for 6 machines instead of 5. I used to have them all up against the wall. I have found that by switching them 2 deep and sideways, I can fit in 6 instead of 5. I have to keep those doors passable and this maximizes the space. Now to find my first E.M... and can put more up on the wall.
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Nice arrangement! Does your arcade get a lot of play? I made some good space by saying goodbye to my cabs.
Quoted from SantaEatsCheese:And just like that, I freed up space for 6 machines instead of 5. I used to have them all up against the wall. I have found that by switching them 2 deep and sideways, I can fit in 6 instead of 5. I have to keep those doors passable and this maximizes the space. Now to find my first E.M... and can put more up on the wall.
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There's a phenomenal Sure Shot in Alexandria that just got posted. What type of flooring do you have there?
Quoted from dyopp21:Ballshack Update: Windows and doors installed. Electrical going in
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Be sure to put outlets up high, 68 inches off the ground, for future neon signs. THIS IS THE TIME to do it.
Quoted from ramegoom:Be sure to put outlets up high, 68 inches off the ground, for future neon signs. THIS IS THE TIME to do it.
I've got plans for the walls and some bling, but it won't be neon signs. All will be revealed!
Quoted from ramegoom:Be sure to put outlets up high, 68 inches off the ground, for future neon signs. THIS IS THE TIME to do it.
And security/webcams if desired (along with Cat5e). And a nicely located WAP to saturate the room if needed.
Quoted from xsvtoys:And security/webcams if desired (along with Cat5e). And a nicely located WAP to saturate the room if needed.
My WAP will definitely saturate the area, but probably not in the manner you are referring to
Quoted from djreddog:My WAP will definitely saturate the area, but probably not in the manner you are referring to
Oh, no you ditn't!
Quoted from djreddog:My WAP will definitely saturate the area, but probably not in the manner you are referring to
Lmao
Quoted from darkryder:That's an incredible collection that must have taken decades to put together. Not much missing in those game rooms, thanks for sharing!
Some of those games are too new to have taken decades to collect, that’s just some serious cash there.
After this weekend's addition of Aerosmith and the sorting of the Megatouch, it's starting to come together.
Any suggestions for another arcade next to JP? No more pins (for now 
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Any suggestions for another arcade next to JP? No more pins (for now )
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Oooooh! I so want that CD Jukebox. Sweet room!
Chris
Quoted from scootss:After this weekend's addition of Aerosmith and the sorting of the Megatouch, it's starting to come together.
Any suggestions for another arcade next to JP? No more pins (for now )
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Nice game room, but I would definitely move the pinball machines away from the windows and put some shades on windows as it will definitely cause sun fading damage.
Quoted from SilverUnicorn:Oooooh! I so want that CD Jukebox. Sweet room!
Thanks! They’re available for not too much (compared to a pin at least!). I added a Sonos Port inside so it connects to the rest of the audio in the house.
Quoted from Mikespinball:Nice game room, but I would definitely move the pinball machines away from the windows and put some shades on windows as it will definitely cause sun fading damage.
Thanks. Totally agree. Blinds are on order and they’re covered in the meantime. (I almost didn’t post pics until the shades were up for this exact reason 
Quoted from scootss:After this weekend's addition of Aerosmith and the sorting of the Megatouch, it's starting to come together.
Any suggestions for another arcade next to JP? No more pins (for now )
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Wait... how long is that shuffle board?? Is that competition standard size 22 feet!
Jealous
Woolgoolga
Quoted from jake35:New arcade room build. 28x28, wonder how many pins it will hold.. 4 20a breakers.
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Piece of grid paper will tell you.
Quoted from zermeno68:Wait... how long is that shuffle board?? Is that competition standard size 22 feet!
I wish! It's a 12 footer. Long enough to make it interesting without taking up the whole room.
Quoted from jake35:New arcade room build. 28x28, wonder how many pins it will hold.. 4 20a breakers.
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34
or a tight 39
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It looks like there are two doors at diagonal corners which don't appear to be accurately depicted.
Quoted from RTS:It looks like there are two doors at diagonal corners which don't appear to be accurately depicted.
Yup, also factor in the windows.. it's nice to have access to those + you need some shades to protect colors, so may not want to put games smack in front of those windows..
And, if you gotta remove the glass - which you will constantly - you won't be able to do it unless you move machines. Every machine, even the aisle cleared machines.
Also, forget about having side clearance to actually hit the buttons and play the machine. Or have an onlooker watch you play.
Then, let's discuss power requirements......
Quoted from ramegoom:And, if you gotta remove the glass - which you will constantly - you won't be able to do it unless you move machines. Every machine, even the aisle cleared machines.
Also, forget about having side clearance to actually hit the buttons and play the machine. Or have an onlooker watch you play.
Then, let's discuss power requirements......
I would hope the rectangles are based on backbox width with a little room so the machines to bang into each other. IF that is the case, plenty of room to use the flipper buttons.
boxes are 30" x 60"
Minimum distance between is 48". Tight, but the glass can still come out. Of course, as a lot of us know, the goal is to have as many machines as possible. However, there's quite a bit of time between building a room and having a few machines, to getting a room completely full. I would plan on setting up ceiling outlets in certain areas though over areas that might be islands.
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