Ottawa, ON
CV and Avengers Hulk LE
(Topic ID: 87014)
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Abra Ca Dabra
Gottlieb, 1975-
AC/DC (LE)
Stern, 2012
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AC/DC (Premium)
Stern, 2012
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Asteroid Annie and the Aliens
Gottlieb, 1980
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Atlantis
Gottlieb, 1975
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Austin Powers
Stern, 2001
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Barracora
Williams, 1981
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Big Bang Bar
Capcom, 1996
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Whitewater would take the cake on this one for me. John Youssi really nailed it and the creation of a physical space that hasn't been as heavily abstracted as other games is really impressive.The backglass is one of my favorite images ever. I think TZ and STTNG have some of the best playfield artwork as well. Also a big fan of T2's symmetrical look. Popaduk's games are obviously very pretty. CV is definitely one of the best looking pinball machines I've ever played. The color scheme on it (and BBB for that matter) can teach designers a few things about what's attractive. I can't call it beautiful per se but Roadshow is a fascinating looking game to me and I never get bored of its playfield. Pinball machines are inherently beautiful to me so its hard to pick.
Albany, OR
Of all I've had or have...
TOTAN
Quoted from PinballManiac40:Right now it is Pinball Magic for me, at least until JPOP's Zombie Adventureland gets released.
WOW. From my perspective, the PF on Pinball Magic is UGLY!...
Quoted from wayout440:There is no better topper than WW.
No argument from me.
Quoted from DaveH:This was the most beautiful pinball machine I had ever seen. It was a very happy day.
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Quoted from wcbrandes:maybe he meant Theater of Magic with reference to jpop at the end there?
I own both machines, and I do prefer the Pinball Magic...toys, artwork..a tad bit more.
All in the eyes of the beholder, eh?
Hard to choose between Arabian Nights and Theater of Magic. But, since Theater is actually fun to play, I'll go with it.
Honestly, Ghostbusters is up there on the top shelf as well. But I'm a theme-o-phile: I just love the hell out of that thing.
EDIT: Should also mention that I think it's a lot easier for Nights to look great than Theater. Theater really needs good lighting or it can fall from grace pretty quick. Nights looks fairly great as long as it's clean.
Eaux Claires
Quoted from Gerry:What ? Blue Chip ?
LOL. Not exactly. And there are lots of beautiful games, for various reasons and tastes. But in terms of pure artwork, colors, etc., I've seen an amazing game in development that is simply stunning.
early ss my vote goes to paragon
and yes CV is up there too.
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Best
1. Gottlieb Frontiersman 1955
2. Gottlieb Daisy May 1954
3. Gottlieb Dragonette 1954
4. Gottlieb Stagecoach 1954
5. Williams TOTAN
6. Williams CV
7.Gottlieb Square Head 1961
8. Gottlieb Psychedelic 1970
9. Alvin G Pistol Poker
10. DE Rocky and Bullwinkle
Worst
1. Getaway Highspeed II
2. Flintstones
3. Stalone's Face
4. STTNG
5. TRON LE
6. TSPP
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FrontiersmanLowerPF.jpgQuoted from BenetBoy78:Best
1. Gottlieb Frontiersman 1955
2. Gottlieb Daisy May 1954
3. Gottlieb Dragonette 1954
4. Gottlieb Stagecoach 1954
5. Williams TOTAN
6. Williams CV
7.Gottlieb Square Head 1961
8. Gottlieb Psychedelic 1970
9. Alvin G Pistol Poker
10. DE rocky and bullwinkle
Worst
1. Getaway Highspeed II
2. Flintstones
3. Stalone's Face
4. STTNG
5. TRON LE
6. TSPP
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You definitely need glasses.
Interesting that 3 top ones (including the #1 totan) are from the same designer. Was Popadiuk more demanding of his team than others or did he got lucky to always get the best artists? 
Oh and I will not add a poll after all. We have too many options to only put 10.
Quoted from hassanchop:Interesting that 3 top ones (including the #1 totan) are from the same designer. Was Popadiuk more demanding of his team than others or did he got lucky to always get the best artists?
Oh and I will not add a poll after all. We have too many options to only put 10.
He is an incredible artist in his own right.
Quoted from hassanchop:Interesting that 3 top ones (including the #1 totan) are from the same designer. Was Popadiuk more demanding of his team than others or did he got lucky to always get the best artists?
Oh and I will not add a poll after all. We have too many options to only put 10.
I recommend polls with >9 top answers do this (I plan to re-do my "best year for pins ever" poll this way):
EM bracket (choose 1 of 9)
Early SS bracket (choose 1 of 9)
DMD bracket (choose 1 of 9)
"21st cent" bracket (choose 1 of 9)
Then face off the 4. You can run all 4 of those polls at once since they do not overlap each other. It allows people to vote 4 times if they choose.
-mof
Williams Wonderland is my personal "eye candy" favorite. There are a lot of great looking wood rails.
For something more modern maybe Fathom or TOM.
I don't know if I'd call Paragon "beautiful" but it has a very dynamic art package.
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