Just joined the club the other day. Small rules question: When does the super jackpot shot NOT light after a mode’s timer is finished that ball? I feel like after the 5th song when Beatlemania is lit it never lights the super for some reason, and a couple times when I got to level 3-4 of a mode, and the timer ends, it still doesn’t light up.

How does one do that? I can’t seem to find them on their web site.

There's a distributor on eBay who sold his upcoming allotment of toppers. He still has one available, about $419 + $33 shipping + tax.

Thanks

I picked up my Beatles a little while ago with a damaged cab. To make a long story short, the new cab has an interlock switch and I was curious if anyone else has one and what the wiring looks like. Thanks.

I placed an ad in the market selling a set of The Beatles McFarlane figures to use as a topper or for collectors. I'll be going to Allentown if you want to meet up and save on the shipping.

Mod - For Sale

Complete Beatles Set of McFarlane Figures for a topper Archived

New (selling multiple, business) - “Selling a complete set of Beatles Yellow Submarine figures unopened for someone who is looking for a unique topper for their machine. Disclaimer the John and nowhere man plastic bo...”

2020-02-21

Li, NY

Crispin

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Looks like Beatles topper 2nd run will be out before Black Knight SOR. Thanks to AGSgames.com I was able to just get both Toppers for Beatles and SOR. It appears they are not listing the Beatles topper on the Stern website, but you can put in an order with stern distributor. Hope is these puppies will be on the street in a couple months or sooner. Arcade Game Sales out of Maryland took care of it.. I'll be looking at them for future pin purchases.

Just joined the club.

My lockdown bar has a bunch of sharp bits sticking up. Anybody else have any issues with the powder coating on the lockdown bar or rails?

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On mine, the gold flake that is present on the lock down bar, side rails, and the legs do not protrude through to the surface. All surfaces on mine are smooth and glossy with no sharp edges.

No sharp bits here...

It's tough to get a picture, but you can see them through the painters tape I marked them with.

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I would just call the distributor or Stern. Technically a wet sand with 1500 grit would make that disappear but thats your call.

Just curious - are the sharp edges only on the lock down bar? Is it a piece of the metal flake, or some foreign material, that's protruding through? Or is it the clear coating that was somehow misshaped before hardening?

I think it's the metal flakes. There are eight on the lockdown bar. Three where you rest your hand while playing. Rails are ok.
Contacted my distributor, they're looking into it.

Edit: my distributor took care of it, I'm very happy with the outcome.

Well, I decided to add a little working MOD to my Beatles Gold.
As fellow owners already know, there's a plastic in the back right corner of the game that depicts a Beatles Record Player.
Actual miniature copies of that player can be found on the Internet but wouldn't it be neat to have a working, lighted Turntable that's spinning a Beatles "record"?

Well, that's what I set out to do - and it's done!

Take a look at the pic and also here's a link to a small video of it working: https://vimeo.com/396760992

The Turntables' on/off state is synchronized with the rotating disc in the middle of the playfield.
It took me awhile to figure out the control and power. I made a little circuit that uses the Spike2 Node 48vdc, drops it to 5vdc, then a smaller variable supply to drop it to about 2.8vdc which is optimal for the Turntable motor and led. For control I monitor the voltage at the playfield spinning disc motor, and when present, the power is applied to the Turntable. To avoid cutting/splicing any existing wiring I had to make 2 wiring y-connectors but at least it's all Plug and Play.

I know the Turntable itself doesn't look like the original Beatles Record Player, which purists would likely prefer.
But that's OK! For me, having a lit turntable, with a spinning Beatles record, and the Beatles graphic in the lid, is a neat alternative!
Of course, your mileage might vary!
And no, the turntable is not actually playing the record, but it does look like it, yes?
Any/All comments are welcome!

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That is pure awesomeness. Make and sell those and you can retire.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy eh?

Very cool!

How about some quarantine high scores? Just got this the other day. Still no Tax Man MB for me...

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anyone else have an issue with the ball going down the outlane when the ball goes behind the FAB targets?
Really annoying, I looked at the ball guide but there isn't much to bend.

I’ve got the same problem if anyone has a tweak.

I had that issue when a rubber was installed on the lane post. Removed and never had it happen again. Loving this game.

you'd think there would be a ball save via the code. at least after it hits the target inside, because I don't think there is an opto anywhere.
It's like hells yeah jackpot.... son of a bitch

Nope no rubber on the outlane, Just happens maybe 1 out of 5 times.
I'll play around with it, maybe I'll figure something out. on occasion it hits metal outlane post and goes the other way.... kind of reminds me of demolition man.

I WAS THE TAX MAN!!!

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Damn!!! You boys done upped the ante!!

A friend has Beatles. I made him a polycarbonate deflector for that problem. It sits on top of the plastic. You can barely see it. And it works. The other day I was over and had a hot game going and the ball bounced up on top of the plastic, hit my deflector, and bounced over toward the right flipper. It as the first time the both of us saw in in action. He was impressed and I was proud.

I was trying to make it to where the ball would come down in front of the left flipper. Instead, the ball just bounces but it does not drain. I had thought about contacting Marco or Pinball Life to see they would want to sell some but I never got around to it.

It is not hard to make.

Do you have a picture of this deflector?

No matter how good a person is, there is undeniable randomness to pinball. How in the heck do you guys reach these high scores is beyond me. Beatles is a fast game where the ball can quickly get out of control. My highest score is somewhere in the 7 million range. I am resigned to silverball mediocrity!

Here's a Stern developed a deflector. Is this what you are looking for?

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Sorry, I do not have a picture of it. I could get you a picture if you would like. Mine is clear polycarbonate. It does the same job as this deflector that snaroff put up. Mine hides better than this one. That is the only difference.

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Here are a couple pics of the one Cottonm4 made for me.
Sorry about the poor quality of photos as my phone is pretty old.

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Thank you. Saves me from having to drive the 1/2 mile to your house to get some pics . It was a blast to see it in action during that last game I played.

All it is a piece of clear Lexan cut to the same profile of the plastic it sets on.

Yeah, sorry should of explained it better. it's when the ball actually goes in behind the targets and is supposed to go down the inlane. on occasion it hits the post and dribbles out the outlane.

exactly what I was looking for, thank you.

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Yeah, I could see maybe getting to 10.... possibly 15 someday, but 20 and 27 is a different realm all together.

It is all about completing the modes. Stay out of the center and stay to the sides.

I'm guessing that is part of the design. It is a machine that is supposed to be in a public forum and pick everybody's pocket. A points score with a little bit of sucker shot thrown in for good measure.

My strategy has been to try to load up on extra balls. I’ll have to try keeping it to the sides. That center bank of targets is too tempting.

Yes, collecting extra balls helps, schatzing can be done but it aint easy...

That damn spinning record player is an unknown variable every game...And the slingshot placement, so far above the Outlane post, makes nudging real difficult. But, that’s why we love it!!

Also, we I get the loops rollin’, I don’t care what mode I’m in, I’m staying in it

Rules question: On the 2-ball MB (All My Loving), what do you need to shoot for to progress through the levels?

Switches. Each Jackpot you collect, the next jackpot requires more switches. You collect Jackpot by hitting any orbit. (Ball has to reach top magnet)

What Jackpotjared said. Spinner is the fastest/easiest route for it.

Another rule question: If you get BeatleMania 2x spinner, is that good just for that ball or does it carry over?

Only for the ball

Well, it looks like you are a Sgt. Pepper's fan.

I prefer The White Album myself.