My girlfriend's mom (Judi) mentioned to me a few months ago that she grew up with a pinball machine in her basement. She couldnt remember the name, but she said that they gave it to a man in Florida. Well Judi's husband, Mark, was in florida this last week and ran into that guy and asked if he ever did anything with the game. He said no and offered to give it back. Mark then drove the game all the way up here and surprised me with it last night!

I knew it was an older game, but when he pulled back the blanket and read the backglass I almost peed myself. It was Gottlieb's famous Humpty Dumpty!
For anyone who doesn't know the significance of this game, it was the very first game with flippers. I am beyond excited. It will be a challenge for sure, but Im very motivated to get this working.

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Its in really good shape cosmetically. One of the jones plugs ( I think thats what its called) has been cut off so that should be fun.

Im still in shock a little. I cant wait to get this thing running!

Does anyone sell parts for gottliebs of this era? It looks like Ill need a couple bumper caps and a few other things.

Haha I dont think so. Just getting lucky I guess.

Thanks everyone! I was poking around under the playfield before I left the house and this thing is neat. I've never seen a game this old before, but i think I'm in love. I can wait to get these flippers flipping!

A local EM magician has offered to come take a look next Saturday! Should be a great learning experience and maybe it's up and running in a week!

I might need some photos, but I have really ha much time with it yet. There is a strange jumper in the back made with alligator clips.

Is this old style wiring any less safe than modern? This is going to be with me for life so it would be worth the time if there was some benefit to it. That would really suck I'm sure though

I felt special for a second, but I saw that you copied and pasted this in other threads too.

So it looks like I will have to find as many parts as possible for this thing. The bottom of the cabinet is totally bare besides the transformer. It is missing the entire board pictured. I may just try and get the GI to work for now and just hope to find something eventually.

And yes, I know Im screwed.

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Ill have to keep my eye out for sure. Im going to Expo and Texas so I might be able to ask around or something. I thought Lady Robin Hood would be close, but even that doesnt match up too well.