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There is an EM in the bar on the new HBO show “Sharp Objects” I coudn’t identify it. It comes into focus for about 3 seconds, I will try to rewatch.
Quoted from TheLaw:That's BK...BK2000 doesnt look anything like that.
You’re right. 
Although a repost, it is worth watching the actual commercial.
Pinball remains "hip and in fashion" in Portland, Oregon. Presently continues to retain its title of pinball capital of the world with over 800+ machines (including EMs) in a 25 mile radius of the city. Carries over to all sorts of activities.
Quoted from thirdedition:I'm sure it has been said, but I'm not going to fig through this whole thread.
There is a Stargazer in Ghostbusters.
Through the magic of search, I can attest that it had not until you did so. One guy mentioned he saw a pin but did not identify it.
Quoted from DanQverymuch:Through the magic of search, I can attest that it had not until you did so. One guy mentioned he saw a pin but did not identify it.
There is a screenshot of the scene on Pingeek's great "Pinball In The Movies" site. Also check out his "Pinball On TV"
site.
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Quoted from jp1985:There is an EM in the bar on the new HBO show “Sharp Objects” I coudn’t identify it. It comes into focus for about 3 seconds, I will try to rewatch.
I saw this too but can’t figure out what it is. Anyone?
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Stern Electronics Galaxy.
Quoted from Mardi-Gras-Man:EIGHT BALL DELUXE in the 1984 german movie "Dieter Hallervorden und die Rache der Enterbten"
and
NIP-IT in the 1983 german movie "Dieter Hallervorden der Doppelgänger"
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Bally Nip it:
nip it.jpgThe new AMC Series, "Lodge 49", has an Aztec dominantly displayed and another pinball game "Out of Order" covered in the tavern room. The mystery cabinet is clearly visible (only backbox is covered with a sheet), but I would have to research which game, as it looks original.
Was watching "Tanked" this morning and they were tasked with turning a Stingray pinball into an aquarium. The client wanted the pinball to be playable after it was turned into a fish tank.
The Tanked guys ended up smashing the backglass at the shop and even Tim from the Pinball HOF made a cameo.
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What did they do? Find a repro?
Quoted from Colsond3:What did they do? Find a repro?
I think they did it on purpose to create TV drama. Then the replacement (original or repro) arrived "just in time" when they we're installing it at the owner's house.
Quoted from ImNotNorm:The wife watches "All in the Family" at bed time & saw Archie Bunker playing a Bally's Night Rider at Kelsey's Bar.
She now wants a Night Rider...
I've been binge watching Archie Bunker's Place on Antenna TV. Anyone know what the pinball machine is in the bar? Or should I take a picture and post?
Quoted from VectorGamer:I've been binge watching Archie Bunker's Place on Antenna TV. Anyone know what the pinball machine is in the bar? Or should I take a picture and post?
Seems like they rotated them through....here's a list for each episode that a pinball appears.
Untitled.jpgQuoted from ImNotNorm:Was watching "Tanked" this morning and they were tasked with turning a Stingray pinball into an aquarium. The client wanted the pinball to be playable after it was turned into a fish tank.
The Tanked guys ended up smashing the backglass at the shop and even Tim from the Pinball HOF made a cameo. [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
The more I look at this pin....the more I realize how much it's going to suck to service it when something needs fixing.
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Seems like they rotated them through....here's a list for each episode that a pinball appears.[quoted image]
I'm referring to the follow-up series "Archie Bunker's Place" where Archie owns his own bar and restaurant. I'm in season 2 right now and the same pinball machine has been on the set.
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Quoted from VectorGamer:I'm referring to the follow-up series "Archie Bunker's Place" where Archie owns his own bar and restaurant. I'm in season 2 right now and the same pinball machine has been on the set.
The only pinball reference I could find for "Archie Bunkers Place" was a 1978 Gottlieb 'Hit The Deck.'
Quoted from ImNotNorm:The only pinball reference I could find for "Archie Bunkers Place" was a 1978 Gottlieb 'Hit The Deck.'
Yes I believe that's it!
While watching Spongebob with the kiddo this morning, Nickoledeon hit a trifecta of THREE pinball references over four straight commercials.
#1 - An ad for Goldfish Pinball Blast on https://www.goldfishfun.com/
#2 - Then there was some ad for a head-to-head pinball toy called Hydro Strike - https://www.amazon.com/Pressman-Strike-Action-Challenge-Friends/dp/B07DMBQNHV/ref=sr_1_1
#3 - The new Rise of TMNT show had one of the turtles as a ball bouncing off a bunch of columns and EM chimes were playing.
All happened within about 1 minute. I was shocked how prevalent it's becoming.
Quoted from ImNotNorm:Was watching "Tanked" this morning and they were tasked with turning a Stingray pinball into an aquarium. The client wanted the pinball to be playable after it was turned into a fish tank.
The Tanked guys ended up smashing the backglass at the shop and even Tim from the Pinball HOF made a cameo. [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
I've been hooked on this show for years and there's a ton of pin spottings. They definitely have a rct in the shop (seen in many episodes)
The pin episode definitely came with 2 backglasses. Gotta create drama right? Just like every car fix up show at some point says "I don't know if we're going to make the deadline"
Quoted from dirkdiggler:Just like every car fix up show at some point says "I don't know if we're going to make the deadline"
And home fix up show, and landscaping show, and cooking show, and...........................
Quoted from dirkdiggler:I've been hooked on this show for years and there's a ton of pin spottings. They definitely have a rct in the shop (seen in many episodes)
The pin episode definitely came with 2 backglasses. Gotta create drama right? Just like every car fix up show at some point says "I don't know if we're going to make the deadline"
I liked the show originally but it seems like the newer episodes constantly involve celebrities. I'd rather see a random company, brewery, bar, casino have tanks made compared to musicians, celebrities, comedians etc.
Watching the Carol Burnette show tonight and spotted these three ... Amigo, Fireball and Four Million B.C.
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Someone on that show must be a big Bally fan.
Quoted from Yoko2una:While watching Spongebob with the kiddo this morning, Nickoledeon hit a trifecta of THREE pinball references over four straight commercials.
#1 - An ad for Goldfish Pinball Blast on https://www.goldfishfun.com/
#2 - Then there was some ad for a head-to-head pinball toy called Hydro Strike - amazon.com link »
#3 - The new Rise of TMNT show had one of the turtles as a ball bouncing off a bunch of columns and EM chimes were playing.
I saw #2 and #3 as well while watching with my kid. Spongebob drives me nuts though...no idea why kids like that show. It’s funny once in a while, but usually just makes me cringe. And she watches it NON-STOP.
In advertising and in general on TV, pinball / references are definitely popping up more often.
Been through the entire thread, don't recall this one but just watched it again the other night:
"Dude Where's My Car" 2000
Junkyard - Curiously, they have it blurred at first but once it is partially blocked by the actors you can easily tell.
Screen Shot 2018-08-28 at 3.54.41 PM (resized).pngScreen Shot 2018-08-28 at 3.55.19 PM (resized).pngQuoted from jibmums:Disco Fever and Space Invaders tucked in the back of a bar in the Styx video "Too Much Time on My Hands".
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Man, other than pinball...the 80's was a rough decade to grow up in. Is that a 4th girl in the pic? 
And came across this. Sadly, the phenomenal, long-running fantastical Glee found it worthwhile to retheme and repaint some old Gottlieb EM's....and the playfields look fake. Hope they didn't destroy salvageable or playable games for that damn show.
image (resized).jpgQuoted from ssbodyman:Just noticed 5 or 6 pins in episode 33 of The Americans (great show btw) Flash, Blackout, Firepower, forgot title and another Flash. It was a bowling alley scene with a FBI agent giving documents to a Russian agent. I thought it was kind of funny that they had two Flash but I suppose that they only have so many 80's pins sitting around in the prop house. anyway this thread needed a bump
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Those have been mentioned before. And that's not just a Space Invaders, it's an original Taito Space invaders.