I have recently enjoyed the outlanes of old 80's pins. Just a gate with a bit of a nudge you can get the ball back into play. Example Centuar. My special force has them.

Bad cats is good

I really appreciate the art in pinball lately. In doing my recent shop outs, it amazes me the level of artwork. Sure the games of the 80's were incredible, but even the later games. I like the small subtle things that many people woulldn't even notice too.

Ever see this on Tales of the Arabian Nights?

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I also enjoy the older sys11 pins. I like the simplicity compared to todays new games. Don't get me wrong, I like the new ones too, I just like going back

How about the bell in some Sys11 games. Love the bell ringing in Taxi and Jungle Lord.
The horn in Jungle Lord is weirdly cool also. It's just unexpected in the age of computer generated stereo sounds.

Just got back from vacation, hit the PHOF 4 times when I was there....really enjoyed playing the EM's while I was there this time. The artwork on many of these pins is so beautiful. Enjoyed this gem too

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Bally's Fathom. One of my favorite features is the ball lock saucers hidden behind the in-line drop targets. Especially love the horizontal bank that's ABOVE the rollovers at the top.

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Pure design genius. Wonder why this element hasn't been used again....

Later,
EV

I haven’t had the pleasure of playing this magnificent machine yet…hope to some day. Gorgeous machine that also plays well….BONUS

My thing is pop bumper caps (pops in general)....love the effect they have on the pinball throwing them everywhich way and how they add the element of speed to the game. The artwork on some of the caps (especially earlier games) is very cool. Like the pic of Echos FATHOM (never played one)...those blue caps are great! It's very miniscual in the grand theme of a pinball machine....but a simple, subtle touch.