CPR will be making them:

http://www.classicplayfields.com/updates.html

CPR has it in the list to be made, so it's a matter of time. I'm holding out for one in mine. In the meantime it is not too hard to find a used glass with issues to get by. But don't overpay on a maching w/o the bg, unless it is a must have title and you are willing to sacrifice on the price to just have the game. Plenty of games out there to start with. FYI I picked up my paragon with faded cab, lifting in the backglass, no CPU boot due to corrosion and a little center playfield wear to top it off for $200 if that gives you a reference point. In good condition cosmeticly and working they seem to pull $1000+/-.

Jon

I have a friend who has a Paragon that was purchased in a project state. Overall based on your description it sounds worthwhile. This is especially true if this is your first pin, or you don't have other titles that are similar from that era. As far as gameplay goes it will give you and your guests an alternative to whatever else might be in your game room.

The great playfield alone makes it worth pursuing, lots of great artwork. Take good care of it. If the cabinet is largely good I would start investigating restoring it to great. That is a cool looking cabinet. The backglass is difficult to find in great shape. Save your pennies for a backglass, then when one comes up or if ever a repro becomes available you'll have the financial backing to make a good stab at obtaining one.

If you purchase it for a reasonably good price and get tired of it, you can always sell it.

I'm a little biased but I think it's the best of the 5 Bally widebodies. One of the most beautiful pins ever made! Great pin to sharpen your skills on.

Its more of a looker than player. Welcome. I am in GR and work in Portage. Maybe we can get together and play some pinball! Also, if you want someone to look over the machine let me know.

Paragon is a GREAT game. I bought a decent one years ago and it is one of my favorites from that era. I was lucky enough to score an NOS playfield a while back as well as cabinet stencils while you could still get stuff from Pinball Pal. I'm excited to see the backglass may be close from CPR.

If you like classic Bally games, this one is a winner. It has only chimes with no background music, so you need to be OK with this older style. It is also a single ball game, which turns some people off.

If you're OK with those things, this game is great. In-line drops FTW!

Paragon was my first pin. Loved it. The only reason I sold was because someone offered me almost double what I paid a week after I got it.

It's a great player, and a staple of league and tourney lineups! It was one of the tie-breakers for the A bubble guys at Pinburgh last year. Tap passes in tourney = money in the bank!

I love the game, one of my favorites from that era!

"Needs a backglass" is a little scary, though. I don't think they're out there or any immediate plans to repro them, so price it accordingly! (low!)

Awesome Paragon tutorial from Bowen:

http://vimeo.com/20231233

I don't think you'll regret it. Paragon is a great game, and the CPR backglass will look amazing, guaranteed.

-Wes

I LOVE mine! ...best artwork of all pins IMHO - and its really fun to play as well! You will be happy you picked it up.

$800 total for a Paragon. Congratulations, it's a good score!!!!! It truly is some of the best artwork in all of pinball.

Okay, enough chitter-chatter; you did great.

Now give us the goods! A little pinball pron would be nice reward for our hard work!

PICS! PICS! PICS! ...

EVER ! just needed to add that . Cabinet, Backglass , Playfield everything is just really a great work of art . 33 years and not a better looking game , Its the best for sure.

Paragon never gets old. Very challenging game, its a keeper. Good luck with your new pin.

Its more of a looker than player.

Um, I'm going to have to go ahead and sort of disagree with you there.

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When you pick her up check if she still has the Greg Kmiec Red post to the left of the spinner. Enjoy!
http://www.jeff-z.com/pinball/redpost/redpost.html
Just read the post above me; I'd say Space invaders is more of a looker than a player.

that era of games seem to play slow...well slower than newer style, awesome game, and the backglass might be a blessing if you put a brand new repro...all bout asking price, without glass...gotta be below $650?

You get extra karma for tying in your response with your avatar.

these are cool machines, have the susan B anthony dollar third coin slot...

+1 for Paragon. Beautiful eye candy, and a challenging game to master.

Don't know if any reproductions have been mad e but you might check with mayfairamusment.com and see if they have your BG.

If you are in this hobby long enough the deals like that just kind of happen. I tend to make the "don't really want it" offer and sometimes it works out. This one was a package deal of 2 machines. Laser Cue and Paragon. Probably would have paid more if it was by itself.

Congrats Kzooandy! You're gonna love this pin. Once you clean her up and replace the cracked rubbers you're ready to play! Stick her up against the wall to hide that head

That solid red post is supposed to be there , Its like a trademark for one of the designers or something . Not sure on the whole story , But a few friends and I were just discussing this not too long ago , They knew much more than me about it than I did .

Greg Kmiec's signature:
http://www.jeff-z.com/pinball/redpost/redpost.html

Pf looks like its in great shape.

The rest will clean up nicely.

Looks great! Congrats!

That looks great for the price.
Missed your posts last week, welcome aboard!

That's cool~! I learn something new on Pinside almost every day. I just checked, and mine has it too!

Kzooandy, you got one heck of a good deal. I'm a bit jealous.

Looks like you have a nice collection of really cool looking machines. I will keep my eyes open for a donor cab.

Not the best picture but I didn't know about this red post thing when I was taking them, but it seems my Paragon (EPA7439) still has its red post:

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