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Hello Trekkie's and Star Trek Pinball Collectors.
That's right! A club for all 6 (Star Trek Pinball)!

You need to own at least "one" of the following to be in the club:
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Williams, 1993
Star Trek: Data East, 1991
Star Trek: Bally, 1978
Star Trek: Gottlieb, 1971
Star Trek: Stern 2013
STAR TREK: THE MIRROR UNIVERSE

Make It So,
Captain Jean-Luc Picard

I see the Trekkie's are beaming in! This is Geeky and Nerdy and that's why its amazing!

So, I own ST:TNG which is autographed by the entire crew as well Steve Ritchie. I currently have my heart set on Star Trek: Data East, 1991 and the new one by Stern.

Anyone know when the new Star Trek pin may be released? Doubt that has leaked yet.

That's Amazing! Would love to hear your thoughts on Star Trek: Data East, 1991. How it is to work on, finding parts and so on. The closest I am to that machine is my LED backlight Playfield Wall Art. As well played it at CAX and loved it.

Same with me! My first pin was ST:TNG. As well my first pin to get Grand Champion on Factory. Getting it Autographed was great. Talked to Patrick Stewart for a bit, he still plays his and really loves it. Marina Sirtis has hers in her basement and her kids play it all the time. Too much as she stated. Brent offered to sell me his for 10K, new in box. I honestly almost took a loan on the spot. But I am happy with my less amazing version. I believe Michael sold his to a lawyer lol and he had another one up for prize on his failed Kickstarter. Jonathan Frakes was really grumpy as he just got in from heavy traffic so we did not get into talking about Pinball. Last but not least, John de Lancie was very sad that he did not get one lol. But he was familiar with Q's Challenge.

LED's look amazing in this. The one I played was not updated. I am a LED generation, I like to be bright and eco-friendly lol. Man I really want this pin. They are going for $3.5K on ebay. But EVERYTHING on ebay is priced wrong. I wonder if I would be able to find one for around $2k?

How do you like the Color DMD, I am waiting for them to be in stock. But I am not sure if $400+ is worth it. Do you feel its worth the Dilithium Crystals you forked out for it?

They have a pre-order!!! yeah that counts any word on when it will be released and how much? Can you provide any information for all of us?

Great Scott! Where can I find them flippers?

Great Collection!!!!! Welcome Aboard

DS9 was so under-rated. I really loved it. It took some time for the cast to understand their role/characters but once they did it got soo much better. I had a shot at a bar next to Odo (René Auberjonois) once haha.

I was also thinking of making flipper decals for all 3 of my machines. Think it will not only be easy, but awesome.

Thanks for sharing. Do you notice if it slows your flippers down a little? I would imagine any extra weight to the flippers would be an issue.

You can stay I just edited the rules to be a member. "PRE-ORDER" for the new stern qualifies. haha

Just imagine the JJ Lense Flare!!! It would be amazing on the LCD Backglass.

Wonder what DS9 pinball would be like if it was ever made. Be funny to have a big quark head on the playfield that has a magnet that trys to steal your balls and sells them on the black market and you have to hit targets to collect currency to buy your balls back lol

Congrats to owning such a killer machine! In regards to your question. You can start with cointaker.com and then add any lights that you want. I like Blue or Purple in many areas, its all up to you. As well you have different options to pick from when it comes to LED kits. - http://shop.cointaker.com/category.sc?categoryId=40

It is!!! so fun! My mission is to get Grand Champion once again. I am adding Outtake Rom set so it will wipe all my High Scores.

It would be nice if pinside would let us give ranks lol. But, if I could you certainly would qualify

I want to thank everyone for joining the Star Trek Pinball Club. Tonight I made some flipper decals for all of you. I made decals for Star Trek, T2 and TSPP. I have included a 600dpi source for whoever wants to spice up the flippers a little.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Buy some Inkjet-Gloss Sticker paper.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VKV2H4/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00

2. Download this file http://www.drathvader.com/PinballFlipperDecals.zip

3. Print the file.

4. Notice one flipper is for left and one is for right. You want the texture to be balanced.

5. Dont bother with an exacto knife. A large sharp scissors works the best. Use one pass, not small chops.

6. Clean the flipper with rubbing alcohol first.

7. Apply sticker (I use a low residue sticker, so when you want to remove it no cleanup is needed)

8. Take a picture if you decided to use one and post it here

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Free you just need Glossy Inkjet Sticker Paper. Print, cut and stick. Was just little something I quickly made for everyone in the club. I use a low residue sticker paper so these just peal off clean when you want something different. The Star Trek sticker is bsed off the NCC-1701-D engines.

---Some Star Trek Related Stuff--- But not pinball related, I just think its funny. "Spacebook"? I am not even really sure what this is. Its a game or a social network or both?

(Redshirt) is a sci-fi take on social networking. How would Star Trek have played out if everyone on the Starship Enterprise had access to a Facebook-like social media system?

"Redshirt is due to launch "soon" for PC, Mac and Linux, with an iPad version following shortly after. Pre-orders will be available in the coming weeks, which will also grant beta access."

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/196455/Redshirt_or_If_The_Starship_Enterprise_had_Facebook.php

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Welcome Aboard

Plenty of time, we are boarding at Star Date 46379.1

Thanks they are in pretty good shape, clean no wood exposed. Hope they stay that way...

Once you go Trek you don't go back.lol It's an honor to be a Nerd. Because Nerds rule the world.

Congrats Ensign! A fine ensign you are. The Federation is proud to have you. The best way to appreciate MINT, is to make it MINT. All of us in the club salute you Treat this fixer-upper just like your mom Wesley Crusher.

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No one has uploaded any videos of the COLOR DMD, as well the Speaker/sub. I bet all of us would love to see it. "Video?"

You both are more hardcore than most of us So you get the Epic award haha.

I had a long conversation with Robert Picardo, or AKA "JOE" the Holographic Doctor. We talked about Pinball for a bit. And he claimed that Voyager made a pinball machine that you actually walk inside. Not for sale. But so rare, it was rare to even his own eyes. I failed to ask him if this was his own eye, or his Holographic eye.

I will ask him next month about it, if anyone has any questions about TNG pinball let me know. Or Better yet, a question to ask William Shatner about the new Stern Pinball based on him?

AND!!! To make a 4th POST by a OP... "oops at 3am"

Hope I can shed some LED-Lite on what I am about to say. ""Sometimes on weekends"" I am a bit drunk when I post. But I only get "GC's" with at least a 12p of beer! Don't we all?

The point of this post is. As of 15 min's ago. I now own...

>>> jean-luc-picard.com <<<

Very excited to use that domain when I send files to clients!

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Can you tell others how a Color DMD can be replaced and moved into other machines. I think many of us would benefit from this. (Most of us are waiting for CDMD)

So Any color DMD can move to any machine? Dont we need custom Display Roms to run it? I would assume the color values are based on code and will not work without the Display Rom for that machine.

Are you saying a Color DMD can be converted to any DMD Display Rom? Just Starting a conversation. And I apologies If I have misunderstood the post

So in a nut shell... Buy one "COLOR DMD" that was made for the recent line. " Star trek, Scared Stiff and so on... Any of the "Color DMD" is (interchangeable via the list of compatible pins?)

I imagine this data is by far more amazing than data's emotion chip "in some sense". What you are saying is we don't have to wait Months, Months and more Months for our TNG 'COLOR DMD' to come back in stock. We can buy whatever is out now? I am sure by tomorrow others will have questions. To see ST:TNG in full Color DMD. As well to be able to fork out $400 USD in a DMD that can be interchangeable via the listed supported machines such as " STTNG, WW,AF,SS, MM and AFM.. via. Colordmd.???

That said, Thank you for your info I shall sleep now....

Ohhh My Jeri Ryan! Cant wait to see her in Vegas in August
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I am soo hung over!!! And I just got back from an eye appointment. Talk about funny. First time they ever saw someone with their eyes already dilated Somehow I managed to get to the post office to pick up this bad boy After I clean it up and remove the sides it will be LED Wall Art

"Ewok" My cat photo-bombed this photo. He doesn't normally look this scary.
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I just Ordered these. TNG has "8 chips" it is the ROM that they gave all the cast members. It has outtakes as well different voices for game play. But mainly, every time you hit the flippers in idle you get a different outtake audio.

Btw, I believe Cointaker is having a sale right now. Free non-Ghosting Super Bright LED kit (Upgrade)

As I mentioned before. If this is your first time adding LED's you should consider getting the "Kit" from coin taker. Not only will you save money it will be less frustrating. You will have a range of Different lights. Push-N-Twist and Push. Just get the kit Which I think may still be on sale with Free upgrade to Non-Ghosting LED's when you buy the kit.

I say, if you are going to Pimp it! Pimp it good

1. Target Decals
2. Chrome dipped Cannons. (May put the domes back on rather than the flat ones, not sure yet)
3. New Ships (People try to sell these for over $100, but you can find them on ebay for like 5-6 bucks each, they are just really nice/detailed Ornaments) Requires some modding/cutting skills. But pretty simple stuff.

* eek time to clean them posts, looking a bit dirty.
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* The Neutral Zone Hole looks funky because it still has the plastic on the metal lol
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I see a lot of people putting it around this area. Few posts to attach it to. I ended up just keeping mine on my xmas tree. Got a bit busy.

BTW, I think you did a great job. You saved some money and ended up with a nice machine. Congrats

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If I put it there then it blocks either the lane or the ramp. Anywhere else to put it?

Yeah its a hard one. Pretty much anywhere you put it, it will block something. That's why I had to make the hard decision of keeping it plugged into my xmas tree and not my pin. If you feel you really need a NCC 1701-D Maybe this would be a better alternative? Just buy a model and hang it above the pin from the ceiling. lolololol

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I will always be a noob because I will always be learning. No question is a bad question. Everyone of us are happy to help if we can. The best part about this hobby are the people, because all we want is to have fun.

The cool part is, she is still acting. She still looks hot as F**K.

Oh wow! Them look amazing! Soo much better than the 1701-D yours have more color/detail. As well you have the original stand. Are your stands metal or wood? Hard to tell from a distance. Thanks for sharing.

This is my Franklin Mint. The stand did not work out as well as I wanted. These things are soo dang heavy.

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Spock in the middle is a ceramic cookie jar. I taped the back lid tight so it's secure. The other 2 are from 1993 and they are rather rare (still have the boxes) If you keep an eye out you may find another on ebay.

Some Links that may interest you for toppers, as well found the ones that I have.

1. If I owned the Star trek 25th. I would buy this in a heart beat. ebay.com link: Star Trek TALOSIAN Maquette Bust Illusive Concepts Limited Edition w COA 1171

2. ebay.com link: Unique Vinyl Star Trek Ferengi Bank Thinkaway LOOK

3. ebay.com link: Classic Star Trek Mr Spock Bust Ceramic Cookie Jar 2011 NEW UNUSED

4. ebay.com link: NEW 1994 STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION BORG BANK

5. ebay.com link: Star Trek Classic TV Captain Kirk Bust Ceramic Cookie Jar 2011 NEW BOXED

6. ebay.com link: Classic Star Trek Doctor McCoy Bust Ceramic Cookie Jar 2013 NEW UNUSED

7.(This spock is 8 inches) ebay.com link: STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL SERIES SPOCK BUST BANK piggy coin DIAMOND SELECT PRE SALE

They look amazing, epic find

You can either buy them or save some money and just paint them. All you need to do is buy "Chrome" Spray paint. Its the super silver stuff. Pop out the dome and spray away. But if you just buy them the domes need to be modified, they wont fit in these. If you stick with the flat plastic orange cover, I sanded the inside of the orange plastic so you don't see the bulb. Basically made them "frosted". On ebay extra cannons are selling for about $18. you could always buy an extra set to paint so you have the originals as backup.

*Looks like I bought the last set lol. Sold out. But honestly, it wont be hard to just spraypaint them.
BUY: http://www.pinballcenter.eu/catalog/cannon-cover-chrome-star-trek-the-next-generation-p-3774.html?language=english

The Laser cannons are simple to do. You just attach a laser under the hood and wire it in so it turns on when the cannon moves. Painting the cannon Chrome wont mess with anything.

Wowza, $125 USD? A lot of people just go to a hardware store and pick up a laser level. This will cast a line all the way down the playfield. Think they come in Red or Green Lasers. This would cost around $24 for the set. $12 on amazon. Granted I think it would look cool, it is kinda cheating

I agree, time sure is valuable. Make sure you post a video when you get them.

Question for you laser fans. The one you buy from PBL is it a Dot Laser or a Line laser? When I say line laser I mean it will cast a long line from the cannon all the way down the playfield compared to just your typical laser pointer. Personally, if I would ever do this I would want the "line" not just a dot.

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Maybe you can install a fog machine inside so you will see a solid line. j/k

Another nice touch since you are on a customization binge.

The "Start Mission" and "Command Decision" buy Multi-color RGB LED's (FAST) adds a nice touch to the playfield. The "SLOW" changing ones may be nice as well.

BUY: http://shop.cointaker.com/product.sc?productId=715&categoryId=82

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I would go slow. It would get distracting otherwise. But if you are going to get color changers for the pop bumpers then maybe you would want clear covers. Otherwise, Blue and Green will look like crap behind a Red plastic.

Here is one. But its not the kind you want. It doesn't have the lip that protects the edge. Its kinda funny, I never removed the plastic on mine.

URL: http://www.pinballcenter.eu/catalog/star-trek-the-next-generation-neutral-zone-protector-p-3678.html?language=english

and you are right I really want the one with the lip protection

Yeah, you really want to have adequate Lip Protection before it's too late.

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I can't remember if I had to take off the entire board to get access to the light. If that is not the case it will twist off just like the others. Either way, should not take you long. If its a twist, will take a second. If you need to remove the board, only a few screws.

BTW Is it difficult to change the Command Decision LEDs? Looking at the manual it appears that you have to unscrew a cap or something first....

From the looks of it. Its just a twist off. Easy Install.

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Ohhhh I AM HAPPY I AM DONE!!!!! Just finished my LED Playfield Wall Art of Star trek 25th (Not hung yet)

1. Frosted Acrylic (Sanded) to fill all the extra holes.
2. RGB controlled LED with remote ( MANY settings ) So the thumbnail is red only because I show all the settings and colors. Different areas light up at different times as well.

Really happy how the Frosted Acrylic turned out. My cellphone did not take a very good video, I just realized I had it set at 480p not 1080p. Argg. In person it is MUCH better.

Next up. Is Scared Stiff.

HAha yeah, He wants to show off his "Snoop Lion" new hair cut. Hes norm a giant fluff ball. Man, The video is nothing like in person. Wish I had an EyeBall cam.

I do have some Free Flipper Decals I posted a few pages back. I may make a few new ones for all of you, as well for free. I am really happy with flipper Decals. I dont want to add any weight to flippers but I still want them to be Flippen Awesome.

Remember, if you buy the inkjet HD Gloss paper on Amazon or whatever. The Decals I posted simply peal off and leave no sticky-ness. Meaning, each time I release free stickers you can mix it up without any damage to your flippers.

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Nerds The Word! Welcome and Live Long And Prosper!

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May be the coolest thing I ever started lol

What is it that you want to accomplish? I don't have any videos but I am an Illustrator and was a traditional artist before I became Digital. I be happy to help. For example, the Borg ship. I assume you are trying to mimic a Borg Metal Material. Anyhow, List out what you want to do and I will do my best to help.

Another option, some people have replaced the front window with a tinted semi-transparent plastic and put a to-scale figure inside. Then added a LED (GI or Flasher) inside the shuttle. Not sure if I would do it, but sounds like an interesting idea.

Droool! Googled her photo(s) again, that woman is unbelievable.

I need to replace the scoop under the borg ship that you shoot the ball into. Does anyone have a pic of one, know what it is called or have a link to one on a website so I can order one.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Which part are you looking for? The Quadrant ramps or the track leading into the Borg ship which loads the borg cannon? If it is the Quadrant ramps, literally 8 hours ago I saw all of them for sale on ebay. You should be able to find them at a parts store someplace. Did you ask that pinsider that is selling playfield parts? Or is he tapped out already?

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Lol, this makes it REALLY hard to post comments while I am at work "Pun not intended"

Hmm, not sure. May have to search around. Here is an entire Borg ship if that helps.

ebay.com link: WILLIAMS STAR TREK NEXT GEN COMPLETE BORG SHIP ASSEMBLY VERY RARE NO CRACKS

This has Happened to me before on my other machines, but only once or twice and never again. IF this is happening every time, that's another story. You mention it makes it out but bounces back into the hole? Is it hitting the wood or is it hitting the wireform. I don't know if TNG lets you change the power of solenoids. I think that's only newer machines. Her is my guess.

1. The shooter is loose and it is hitting the ball at a weird angle which makes the ball hit odd and bounce back.
2. Its hitting the edge of the wireform making it bounce back
3. The solenoid is on roids, and needs to be turned down. Which may not be an option, I have not looked in the settings for this on TNG. It is a setting for newer machines.

Can you take a video of this in action, it will help us. But adding a hillbilly fix-it isn't a bad temporary fix. "Absorbing the impact".

I have had this problem, but only sometimes when I select Launch Probe. It hasn't happened enough for me to get down and dirty. Do you have a small video camera? Duct tape the camera inside the machine pointing at the solenoid/kicker and see whats happening during gameplay. Lol, may be the first attempt to ever do something like that. hahahaha. but, in all seriousness, make sure that the drop target when down isn't hung up on anything. It could be out of line and stuck on the edge which is preventing it from popping up every time.

I am no expert, just trying to help with ideas.

That is amazing! Thanks for sharing

Jeri Ryan! On Tabletop! Star Trek Catan: Jeri Ryan, Kari Wahlgren, and Ryan Wheaton.

Crazy! Wil, looks younger than his son lol

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Wait, their is another Star Trek Club? I searched before I started this one, nothing came up. As well, this thread has lasted 1 week and with comments everyday. And 3720 karma points were scored

I agree, I could not focus just on one machine. They are all great and all need some love. I just got done playing my Digital Star Trek 25th on my home built Vcab, still good even if it isn't the real thing.

lol, I commented a few hours ago. Was also busy, because I just purchased a very clean El Dorado: City of Gold Its my placeholder for a Star Trek: 25th.

Ohhhh, your old Captain for the TNG club!!! lol Sorry, I have only been a captain for a week. lololol

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I would type more, but its 2:30am and I need to zzzz work in a few hrs. But dang!!! You are the solder master. What kind of flux do you use? I never have any so I just stick-n-hold it.

I really enjoyed Voyager, and I agree the 7of9 / Doctor combo was amazing. I have his autograph photo on my wall. Great person to meet in person.

A new Star Trek would be the best thing the human race has ever done. However, I doubt it will ever happen.

Question: Has anyone read the Star Trek: TNG & Doctor Who comics? I own every Star Trek TNG comic ever printed as well, Voyager and DS9 and almost every TOS comic. But for some reason never picked up the cross over. "Well the art sucks, that could be why"

I always use "Frosted" LED's and never have issues with anything being too bright.

Welcome aboard

1. Dont have any links. But you can always just buy pop-bumper light-holders with wires attached and just solder it to a near by GI. Then you can position "extra" lights wherever you want. Like on the ramps under the Borg ship.

2. Enterprise D doesn't really look good or fit in the machine. You are better off skipping that one and just use the other 2.

- The Bird of prey is simple. Just pre-drill holes based on the stock ship and screw it in. So you have two light sockets under each wing which is very simple. (Use frosted Lights or Flex lights)

- Romulan Warbird, you need to get a hole drill the size of the dome light. If you really want the ends to light up you can put two small LED's by opening up the plastic or drilling a hole to lay a wire and small LED. Then wire them to GI. But honestly just drill the hole and attach the Warbird. You will be plenty happy with just updating the ship to a more detailed one.

I purchased all (3) ships on ebay for about $9 each. The people selling them for $150 are trying to rip you off. They even sell them at Star Trek Conventions for only $15-20. Just keep looking for them. Make sure you search for Star Trek Christmas Ornaments or Star Trek Hallmark. VERY easy to find. Don't pay $150 for a $5 ornament lol I have emailed them guys calling them assholes. His response, "They don't make these anymore, they are very rare." Yeah! but they made like 20,000 of them and are ALWAYS for sale on ebay for a few bucks. My xmas tree is full of these ships, so they can't be that rare.

Bird Of Prey $25 - ebay.com link: 1994 star trek Hallmark ornament KLINGON BIRD OF PREY FLICKERING LIGHTS

Warbird $9 - ebay.com link: Hallmark Magic Ornament Star Trek Romulan Warbird IOB

All 9 ships $35 - ebay.com link: 9 Star Trek Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments in original box

Warbird - $9 - ebay.com link: Hallmark Star Trek Ship Romulan Warbird 1995 Ornament Magic Tested Works

Unlike the Romulan Warbird where you have to drill a hole the size of the lamp. You can yes, but its useless. The light is so little its not worth your time. Having two light-sockets under each wing is much better.

Important note: Anyone who is converting the ornaments to replace the stock ships. Don't cut the ornament hanger eye-loop off. It should/will just unscrew.

Nice, Thanks for sharing Milano

Nice! I am happy that it turned out. If you are going to pimp it, pimp it good

Wooot! Congrats! Turned out great! Bet you had a lot of fun. Did you mumble Resistance is futile with each brush stroke?

Next Saturday at 9:10 am I have a date with JERI RYAN. Well along with a few thousand other Trekkies. 9AM in Vegas, I will be so dang tired.

Yeah, I have gone to the SF and LA conventions. Just need to get my last autograph for my TNG backglass. Also excited to meet William Shatner.

Just hung the Star Trek 25th Playfield LED Wall Art. As well the Scared Stiff I still need to make some wire shields painted the same color as the wall that will hide the wires.

Better video: http://jean-luc-picard.com/pinwall.mp4

But shitty song on the radio. Sorry.

I put Red on all my pins. Because I like red...

Thanks Dude, I would not mind making and selling them. But they are not cheap. I spent $300+shipping for the Star Trek Playfield and $400 +shipping for Scared Stiff playfield. (Typical Overpriced Ebay). As well, Wood, frosted Acrylic, LED's, paint, hardware. Not sure if people would be willing to drop $500+ for wall art. I know my Wife is certainly upset I spent about $800 for both of my Playfield Wall Art But I enjoy it.

I figure $800 could get me a fun 80's Pin, but I don't have any more room for another pin. So that's how I try to justify my spending. If I could have found Playfields for $100-$200 each I would think this kind of thing would be great to make and sell. But sadly, auctions on Ebay are unpredictable.

I had my bid at $100 for Star Trek, I placed my max bid at $310. I had no idea some jackass would bid $309 the last second. Same story with scared stiff but the Starting Bid was $400. Both Playfields are in fantastic condition, but borderline not good enough to put in a pin without restoration.

(Deep down I feel kinda shitty for spending that much on them) But hey, its over with.

Well, I guess $400 for Scared Stiff isn't that bad. Guy trying to sell a NOS on ebay for $1,100
And $800 for Star Trek TNG Playfield. One way for me to look at it, it could be worse.

Yeah, pissed me off. I guess he did not want to lose it for $100 since It certainly is worth more than that. Star Trek 25th is a rare one, and great artwork.

Ok, on the quest to make myself feel better for spending. The cheapest Playfield on ebay right now is KISS for $300 with shipping and its horrible condition. And Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for $320 with shipping which is a pretty shitty pin, but a fantastic franchise. Someone tell me I did not spend too much, so I feel better. lol lol you can lie if you have to lolol

Cool, I mean technically these playfields could go in a pin if anyone wanted in the future. Just have to pop off the wood sides. But I don't plan on that ever happening. I guess I should have taken some photos documenting the steps it takes to make these. But I could easily list out the steps if anyone is interested. I know QuarterGrabber requested this. As long as you have a table saw, band saw, miter/chop saw and electric sander. It's not complicated just time consuming.

Oh and that Mirror-LED ball light shooting all over the walls, I don't have that on often, just for parties. Now that I look at it, for demonstration purposes it would be better if I shot a video without them. Bit Distracting.

Well, thats the funny part. All it is are the LED-RGB lights I use for everything. They have a setting that alternates every 3 feet. So it will light different areas at different times. Making it look like you have individual LED's when you really just have a string of 16 feet of LED's. The LED's only cost about $25. All the holes are backed with frosted Acrylic. "Sanded 1/4 acrylic on both sides". So, overall not a very complicated setup.

However, the LEDS are mounted to the back of the playfield facing the backing. Which I use tinfoil on the back. So the LED's which are GEL coated and produce no heat at about 2.5 inches apart and reflect the light back towards the playfield. This way, you don't see the lights.

QUESTION: IS that Hugh on the backglass of TNG?

I am about to have the Actor JONATHAN Del ARCO who plays Hugh in Star Trek TNG & Voyager. I always assumed that he was in the backglass. Either, it is not him or the artist totally fucked it up. He is inverted for one, and his Borg technology is wrong and in the wrong position.

Before I ask the guy to Autograph my backglass, I figure I better make sure it is in fact him!!!

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I guess "We Are Borg" They are all the same lol

I am also heading to Pinball Hall Of Fame tomorrow. Sadly my flight lands at 7am and they dont open till 11am. http://www.pinballmuseum.org/direct.php

hmm I don't know of these places. I am looking them up now.

My only "opinion" about adding a shaker to a pin that was never intended to have a shaker like " Tales from the Crypt" for example. You are pretty much vibrating the hell out of the machine every-time you play it. Things are bound to slowly work themselves loose over time.

Wonder who will direct the next Star Trek since JJ pulled out and jumped ship. What a douche. Gets offered Star Wars and just packs his bags and leaves. I have to admit, I dont like the guy anymore.

WTF! Ok I am working on some mocks for CMA. I don't listen to country so I never noticed this. BUT They F***KING stole the Star Trek logo. Just squished it and flipped it. And they complain about piracy?

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