The Big Lebowski
Dutch Pinball, 2016Just finished last week a how to write up on moving stepper motor from below main playfield to upper playfield.
Plan to do the same with the ball gates within a week. New ball gates are slightly faster and open wider. But I don’t see them as a must.
Reinforced lock targets are available foc excl shipping costs.
So, don’t worry to much about getting an old TBL.
Quoted from ThePinballCo-op:PROS: I easily have the money and the patience to buy this game.
CONS: The timeline constantly changing for others and a history of things going wrong.
Would I rather pay 12,500 for a NIB and wait or spend an extra 2-3k for one now?... meh, I'd rather wait. Plus these new ones are all updated with hardware fixes, right?
Thinking about joining the line. What have you guys waited from deposit until now? Cointaker website says 6-8 months. I have no problem waiting that long, just wanna know how accurate that is.
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EDIT: After searching way back, is it fair to say 6-8 months until they ask for final payment, and then 4-8 weeks from final payment to delivery?
I put a deposit down 11 months ago. Haven't heard a word. 
Quoted from ThePinballCo-op:PROS: I easily have the money and the patience to buy this game.
CONS: The timeline constantly changing for others and a history of things going wrong.
Would I rather pay 12,500 for a NIB and wait or spend an extra 2-3k for one now?... meh, I'd rather wait. Plus these new ones are all updated with hardware fixes, right?
Thinking about joining the line. What have you guys waited from deposit until now? Cointaker website says 6-8 months. I have no problem waiting that long, just wanna know how accurate that is.
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EDIT: After searching way back, is it fair to say 6-8 months until they ask for final payment, and then 4-8 weeks from final payment to delivery?
I'm 6 months in after placing a deposit
Quoted from ToucanF16:That rug looks reasonable. Where'd you find it?
Did we ever get an answer to this question? I'm sure lot's of guys would be interested in an inexpensive replica option.
Thanks!
Quoted from Tkaye:Did we ever get an answer to this question? I'm sure lot's of guys would be interested in an inexpensive replica option.
Thanks!
Ottomanson Ottohome Runner Rug,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XQDCBQE
Quoted from waldo34:Rensh how long does shipping to CT take on average? Thanks!
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WOW, that was pretty cool to read each jump they make in shipping. Thanks!
Quoted from JimB:Ottomanson Ottohome Runner Rug,... amazon.com link »
Nice find! Now where am I going to put one of those ...
Quoted from Dan1733:Wouldn't worry about it. You have about two years to cover your tracks.
Lol I was going to say the same. May be a Retirement gift so may work out fine.
I just joined the pre-order club and it feels so good!
MY WHITE WHALE! MY DREAM PIN!
One step closer!
Quoted from ThePinballCo-op:I just joined the pre-order club and it feels so good!
MY WHITE WHALE! MY DREAM PIN!
One step closer!
Congratulations! Played my friends 1 week ago, it reconfirmed that the long wait will be worth it.
Quoted from Dan1733:Wouldn't worry about it. You have about two years to cover your tracks.
I see the humor and understand why you are saying it but if it really takes so long pls come and visit me in the mental hospital 
Quoted from Dan1733:New folks on the list will be rewarded. By the time your pins arrive updated code will have fixed some tricky issues.
1) Nice collection there. You have all the best ones together in one room.
2) What kind of tricky issues we talking here? I did indeed see news about the code being updated (0.54 if I remember correctly) but I haven't read too much about game issues and all that.
Quoted from Rensh:I see the humor and understand why you are saying it but if it really takes so long pls come and visit me in the mental hospital
Hopefully, with the new facility, lead times will shorten considerably. The photos you shared are impressive.
Quoted from ThePinballCo-op:1) Nice collection there. You have all the best ones together in one room.
2) What kind of tricky issues we talking here? I did indeed see news about the code being updated (0.54 if I remember correctly) but I haven't read too much about game issues and all that.
Rensh could probably clarify. I can only speak to my own experience. I have owned two: a very early run and a new one. Both games had/have the issues identified in post 105 of the software bugs thread. The software bugs and maintenance threads have great advice. Largely supported by Rensh, cpr9999 and others.
Problems seem largely confined to the rug, its consistent operation during rug modes, and the music playing (or not playing) during rug modes. Since the failures are intermittent, it seems they should be easily corrected software fixes (as opposed to mechanical/design issues).
Even with these issues, its still my favorite game.
And thank you again to Rensh who is churning out documentation, instructions and a manual. These two will assist the TBL club a lot.
Quoted from greenhoody:I put my deposit down today. Don't tell my wife..
I just did the same & same about the wife, lol
A printed version of my proto manual for checking purposes 
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Am very pleased with how it turned out. Now checking, adding pictures and call it a day 
that is, till the next release 
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Am very pleased with how it turned out. Now checking, adding pictures and call it a day that is, till the next release
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So much work, wow. Thanks for helping the community. Would love to read a version, even if its still being revised.
Well done.
Quoted from TRAMD:Got the call. My TBL shows up Monday!
Awesome news! Congratulations!!
Quoted from TRAMD:Got the call. My TBL shows up Monday!
I just looked up your history in this thread and man... it's hard to follow. You were an EA but then you backed out I think? Then you pre-ordered but you also didn't pre-order? I can't follow it!
But I'm stoked that you're finally getting your game. Send pics when you do!
Quoted from ThePinballCo-op:I just looked up your history in this thread and man... it's hard to follow. You were an EA but then you backed out I think? Then you pre-ordered but you also didn't pre-order? I can't follow it!
But I'm stoked that you're finally getting your game. Send pics when you do!
I was never an EA. That ship had sailed before I was even aware of TBL (possibly before I started collecting pins in 2016?). Long before the ARA fallout I had a $1000 deposit with Nitro for a $10,000 machine (I tried first with Cointaker but they weren't taking more deposits at the time). With the bad news about Tommy at Nitro, I got my deposit back from Nitro. Then Nitro remained and I decided to put my deposit back in for a short time until the news of ARA stopping production came out. I again got my deposit back, thinking TBL was dead. I continued to follow this thread daily until I went on a camping trip with no internet and came back home to find out that the 40 units at ARA were being sold. I called Melissa at Cointaker to find out that of course these games were sold a couple days before. She said that she was creating a list of people that wanted a TBL but wasn't taking any money until they had the game to ship to me. I got on this list and over a year later I was informed that I was up to get a game. I paid in full and 3-4 months later brings us to now when my game is almost here.
Quoted from TRAMD:I was never an EA. That ship had sailed before I was even aware of TBL (possibly before I started collecting pins in 2016?). Long before the ARA fallout I had a $1000 deposit with Nitro for a $10,000 machine (I tried first with Cointaker but they weren't taking more deposits at the time). With the bad news about Tommy at Nitro, I got my deposit back from Nitro. Then Nitro remained and I decided to put my deposit back in for a short time until the news of ARA stopping production came out. I again got my deposit back, thinking TBL was dead. I continued to follow this thread daily until I went on a camping trip with no internet and came back home to find out that the 40 units at ARA were being sold. I called Melissa at Cointaker to find out that of course these games were sold a couple days before. She said that she was creating a list of people that wanted a TBL but wasn't taking any money until they had the game to ship to me. I got on this list and over a year later I was informed that I was up to get a game. I paid in full and 3-4 months later brings us to now when my game is almost here.
Ah, that clarifies it thanks.
The timeline was perhaps pushed back a tad because of covid? I hope anyway. It looks like they amped up production so I hope the distance between my deposit and order isn't as long. What I do know is that the payoff will be magnificent! What a game!
Finally! A few issues from shipping and factory. Shipping, container was punctured. I thought the damage was limited to three gouges in the back of the head. Once I got it open I found out that the head actually had a joint that was cracked and the side rails are pretty dented. I'm an idiot I didn't have the shipping company note the damage to the package. When I talk to Melissa it didn't sound good for making a claim. I really just want new side rails, Melissa told me that could be months. So if anybody knows where to get replacements, help. As for the game itself. I had one coil just hanging. screws were in the cabinet however the bracket and spring were completely missing. The outline for the ball drain was bent so the ball would get stuck. One switch needed to be adjusted. there were some other issues but in the end the pin is playing great and this dude is happy.
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I really respect your sunny disposition in all of this. Id be in the corner crying. Its hard enough to wait for a year or longer to receive a game let alone one with multiple issues. Way to make the best of it!
Fellow Early Achievers, Just wanted to let y'all know #61 just arrived safe and sound in Austin, TX.
The drop tag was ripped off the box and the pallet looked like it lost a battle to a fork lift but the pin survived. I only needed to do some minor adjustments to roll overs and tighten up a few spots.
Looked it up, my first payment was on 2014-07-01 and my final in full payment was 2015-03-03. Hang in there dudes.
IMG_0046 (resized).jpegQuoted from edmorex:Fellow Early Achievers, Just wanted to let y'all know #61 just arrived safe and sound in Austin, TX.
The drop tag was ripped off the box and the pallet looked like it lost a battle to a fork lift but the pin survived. I only needed to do some minor adjustments to roll overs and tighten up a few spots.
Looked it up, my first payment was on 2014-07-01 and my final in full payment was 2015-03-03. Hang in there dudes.
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Congratulations!!
Quoted from edmorex:Fellow Early Achievers, Just wanted to let y'all know #61 just arrived safe and sound in Austin, TX.
The drop tag was ripped off the box and the pallet looked like it lost a battle to a fork lift but the pin survived. I only needed to do some minor adjustments to roll overs and tighten up a few spots.
Looked it up, my first payment was on 2014-07-01 and my final in full payment was 2015-03-03. Hang in there dudes.
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Great post, congrats.
Quoted from edmorex:The drop tag was ripped off the box and the pallet looked like it lost a battle to a fork lift but the pin survived.
Seems like shipping is getting worse and worse. The tip & tell tag was also missing from my TBL and the backglass arrived broken
Quoted from edmorex:Fellow Early Achievers, Just wanted to let y'all know #61 just arrived safe and sound in Austin, TX.
The drop tag was ripped off the box and the pallet looked like it lost a battle to a fork lift but the pin survived. I only needed to do some minor adjustments to roll overs and tighten up a few spots.
Looked it up, my first payment was on 2014-07-01 and my final in full payment was 2015-03-03. Hang in there dudes.
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Major congrats. #147 right around the bend
Quoted from waldo34:Finally! A few issues from shipping and factory. Shipping, container was punctured. I thought the damage was limited to three gouges in the back of the head. Once I got it open I found out that the head actually had a joint that was cracked and the side rails are pretty dented. I'm an idiot I didn't have the shipping company note the damage to the package. When I talk to Melissa it didn't sound good for making a claim. I really just want new side rails, Melissa told me that could be months. So if anybody knows where to get replacements, help. As for the game itself. I had one coil just hanging. screws were in the cabinet however the bracket and spring were completely missing. The outline for the ball drain was bent so the ball would get stuck. One switch needed to be adjusted. there were some other issues but in the end the pin is playing great and this dude is happy.
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Congrats. Glad you handled the shipping disaster well.
Many bonus points for sneaking Bunny’s toe into your post.
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Congratulations! So glad to see more EA’s receiving games. I am anxiously awaiting (EA #70)
Ed
Quoted from ezatnova:Congrats. Glad you handled the shipping disaster well.
Many bonus points for sneaking Bunny’s toe into your post. [quoted image]
LOL, your post made my wife's night. I had a hell of a time getting her to wear the Bunny's bikini.
Quoted from waldo34:LOL, your post made my wife's night. I had a hell of a time getting her to wear the Bunny's bikini.
Of course if you really want Bunny’s toe look no further.....
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/the-big-lebowski-mods
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Good looking toe.
Sorry to read not everything is going as planned .
Pls sent report of the issues to [email protected]. This even if you fixed them. This than to improve if for the future. Thanks.
What is the "tip & tell" tag? If its removed, does that mean the shipper tipped it over and doesn't want to tell anyone?
Quoted from Time:Seems like shipping is getting worse and worse. The tip & tell tag was also missing from my TBL and the backglass arrived broken
Quoted from Cudaman:What is the "tip & tell" tag? If its removed, does that mean the shipper tipped it over and doesn't want to tell anyone?
Most likely
Quoted from Time:Seems like shipping is getting worse and worse. The tip & tell tag was also missing from my TBL and the backglass arrived broken
Broken backglass sounds awful. Where you able to get new glass or do you need a factory replacement?
Quoted from waldo34:Broken backglass sounds awful. Where you able to get new glass or do you need a factory replacement?
I just bought a new piece of glass. Didn't seem worth it involving CT or Dutch
Quoted from edmorex:Fellow Early Achievers, Just wanted to let y'all know #61 just arrived safe and sound in Austin, TX.
The drop tag was ripped off the box and the pallet looked like it lost a battle to a fork lift but the pin survived. I only needed to do some minor adjustments to roll overs and tighten up a few spots.
Looked it up, my first payment was on 2014-07-01 and my final in full payment was 2015-03-03. Hang in there dudes.
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That's awesome. It wasn't but a few months ago that we saw #52 show up. That means about 3 EAs per month. At that rate, all EA's will have their game in a little over 3 years! If you are thinking about buying this pin, do it! We are going to see this happy ending eventually!
Quoted from TRAMD:That's awesome. It wasn't but a few months ago that we saw #52 show up. That means about 3 EAs per month. At that rate, all EA's will have their game in a little over 3 years! If you are thinking about buying this pin, do it! We are going to see this happy ending eventually!
I wanna know ... who’s getting EA#69 DUDE!?!
Progress is getting made but more like 1 EA a month. Wasn’t #52 redone because it was damaged in shipment?
Quoted from TRAMD:That's awesome. It wasn't but a few months ago that we saw #52 show up. That means about 3 EAs per month. At that rate, all EA's will have their game in a little over 3 years! If you are thinking about buying this pin, do it! We are going to see this happy ending eventually!
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