Thinking of adding another cartoon based theme to be alongside my TSPP. I have a chance to get a Popeye or R&B and was wondering which of the two would be more reliable/easier to repair/maintain? I think it would be R&B? Also Popeye parts are more difficult to come by? Perhaps I already answered my own question!

Edit: Poll added!

Poll added!

Thanks for the comments on your favorites folks! 50/50 on the poll. Any comments on comparing maintenance of these games?

Thanks for the great insights and opinions. I have limited space and funds (unless I raid my 401k!), so I can only have one 2$k pin. That means Family Guy and Shrek are out. Popeye seems to be more difficult to find while RnB seems more common. Prices on the west coast appear to be higher than anywhere else. Leaning more towards the RnB because of the art, happy light hearted theme, plus it’s a cartoon that I loved as a kid. Popeye is a unique super pin with a unique layout, especially the upper play field. Theme is ok for me.

I have played both. The RnB was shopped while the Popeye was not but it appeared to be in better condition than the RnB. The Popeye did have an issue of the vuk not getting the ball to the upper play field consistently. The RnB was actually more $ than the Popeye.

I’ll post here when I decide and get the pin, if anyone is interested.

Thanks for the before and after pics. What a difference!

Well I finally decided and bought the Popeye. The price was decent (better than the RnB) and the game looks to be in good, clean shape. Will be getting it next week! I'm now in the most hated, super pin club! I'll post pics when it arrives.