I actually think it makes such a pristine game look dirty….
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Quoted from Rensh:Which switches were it? Standup or roll over? Did you have to adjust multiple times?
I have gapped all of the stand up switches which were sticking closed. I don’t currently have the proper gapping tool (on order now) so I have had to do it multiple times on a couple. Also had to flatten out the wire form on the launch sensor switch and the upper playfield loop sensor switch which were both sticking closed. I have had to do it on my JJP games too so kinda comes with the territory.
IMG_4998 (resized).jpegQuoted from Billygrippo:I actually think it makes such a pristine game look dirty….
The sculpted toilet scoop? I was thinking the same. It doesn’t fit with everything else in the design.
Quoted from calprog:But having a blast playing my big Lebowski. Unfortunately, unfortunately no mirror blades came with the game. Any idea where I can order or find mirror blades. Thanks Tony.
I ordered these mirrored blades and they installed easily: https://cointaker.com/products/ballywms-remake-mirror-blades
Mirrored (resized).jpgQuoted from Rensh:Then, switches. It’s something I see remarked more and is a little bit puzzling for me. Need to get to the bottom of it. As mciroswitches we use original DB5 so they should be fine.
Which switches were it? Standup or roll over? Did you have to adjust multiple times?
And yes, general consensus is also that after the breaking-in period it stabilizes.
Got my EA Lebowski earlier this week and finally got it into the basement. Super excited!
I’m also experiencing some switch issues in early play. On startup the right flipper had a stuck closed error. The opto isn’t registering properly. Unsurprisingly in play the right flipper flutters and sticks on occasion. Put a few games on it anyway and then had 5 total issues pop up and all were stuck closed stand up targets. 2 under White Russian, the right lock and the right Nihlist. I’ll be getting a switch gap tool as well but they are not holding the gaps
Dear all
Pls see below an email which has been sent yesterday to all remaining EA’s after the current batch produced in December, 23 pcs in total.
If you are an EA, read this and haven’t seen an email from me sent an email to [email protected]
The rollercoaster is approaching the end 
We are gonna get it done 
Dear (soon to be) fellow Dude,
First and foremost apologies for a (to) long silence from us.
We have however been very active in making sure you will get your TBL which you ordered so long time ago.
It has been a (to) long rollercoaster but we are approaching the end and are pleased to inform that we expect that in 2024 Q1 all remaining Early Achiever TBL’s will be delivered.
Exact date depends on which EA-number you exactly have, part supply, etc.. But, we are very confident that 2024 Q1 all is delivered.
For december productionEA’s are planned up to number 165.
Can you already give me your current shipping adress and phonenumber so we can check-update our records? Thanks.
Thanks for your patience and support during all these years and if you have any question please let me know.
Kind regards,
Rens Hooijmaijers
Dutch Pinball Support
Quoted from Rensh:Dear all
Pls see below an email which has been sent yesterday to all remaining EA’s after the current batch produced in December, 23 pcs in total.
If you are an EA, read this and haven’t seen an email from me sent an email to [email protected]
The rollercoaster is approaching the end
We are gonna get it done
Dear (soon to be) fellow Dude,
First and foremost apologies for a (to) long silence from us.
We have however been very active in making sure you will get your TBL which you ordered so long time ago.
It has been a (to) long rollercoaster but we are approaching the end and are pleased to inform that we expect that in 2024 Q1 all remaining Early Achiever TBL’s will be delivered.
Exact date depends on which EA-number you exactly have, part supply, etc.. But, we are very confident that 2024 Q1 all is delivered.
For december productionEA’s are planned up to number 165.
Can you already give me your current shipping adress and phonenumber so we can check-update our records? Thanks.
Thanks for your patience and support during all these years and if you have any question please let me know.
Kind regards,
Rens Hooijmaijers
Dutch Pinball Support
So no Topper? 
Dutch Pinball is actively developing forward-looking plans set to come to completion in 2024 and 2025. As a result, we anticipate that 2024 may mark the final year of The Big Lebowski Pinball production, leading to a limited production capacity.
Therefore, we strongly recommend that you promptly contact your distributor to secure a new TBL. For a list of our distributors, please visit https://www.dutchpinball.com/distributors. Each distributor has a specific allotment, and these are likely to be claimed quickly, so it's important not to delay.
While it's possible that this announcement serves as the final call for TBL orders, it's primarily a precautionary measure to ensure we can fulfill all TBL orders. Should additional production capacity become available, we may offer extra allotments to distributors.
IMG_4766 (resized).jpegOrdered!
Quoted from Rensh:Dutch Pinball is actively developing forward-looking plans set to come to completion in 2024 and 2025. As a result, we anticipate that 2024 may mark the final year of The Big Lebowski Pinball production, leading to a limited production capacity.
Therefore, we strongly recommend that you promptly contact your distributor to secure a new TBL. For a list of our distributors, please visit https://www.dutchpinball.com/distributors. Each distributor has a specific allotment, and these are likely to be claimed quickly, so it's important not to delay.
While it's possible that this announcement serves as the final call for TBL orders, it's primarily a precautionary measure to ensure we can fulfill all TBL orders. Should additional production capacity become available, we may offer extra allotments to distributors.
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Quoted from Rensh:Dutch Pinball is actively developing forward-looking plans set to come to completion in 2024 and 2025. As a result, we anticipate that 2024 may mark the final year of The Big Lebowski Pinball production, leading to a limited production capacity.
Therefore, we strongly recommend that you promptly contact your distributor to secure a new TBL. For a list of our distributors, please visit https://www.dutchpinball.com/distributors. Each distributor has a specific allotment, and these are likely to be claimed quickly, so it's important not to delay.
While it's possible that this announcement serves as the final call for TBL orders, it's primarily a precautionary measure to ensure we can fulfill all TBL orders. Should additional production capacity become available, we may offer extra allotments to distributors.
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Hopefully the “next” generation of Dutch pinball come with Wifi Software updating capabilities! Please pass this on as I think software updates will be a big part of the future!
Quoted from Freakyguy666:Hopefully the “next” generation of Dutch pinball come with Wifi Software updating capabilities! Please pass this on as I think software updates will be a big part of the future!
Yeah well, I still update manually.
Quoted from RTR:Yeah well, I still update manually.
I see what you did there...nice!
Quoted from RTR:Yeah well, I still update manually.
Wave of the future Dude, 100% Electronic.
1 week later
Vancouver, BC
Seriously. Congrats, you deserve it!
Quoted from Nilroc:8 years of waiting!
Finally arrived this afternoon
Quoted from Hjbondar:Same here. It was actually 8 years and 5 days[quoted image]
Congrats - can't believe it's finally there! When are you having folks over to play?
Quoted from genex:Congrats - can't believe it's finally there! When are you having folks over to play?
Gene -you’re always welcome. I’ll talk to Jake about setting up a time. We also want to come play your Pulp Fiction when you get it!
Quoted from Dashmonster:Blue Halos look sooo good!
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Wow they sure do! I was waiting on the white ones but now…..
Quoted from Dashmonster:Blue Halos look sooo good!
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Are those the original Rubbers on the Precision bats?
8 calendars days with one holiday to Seattle
Quoted from Crhorsley:Initial deposit 8/13/2022
Paid in full 07/05/2023
Received shipping notification today, 12/5/2023!
I wonder how long it will take to travel across the country to WA?
Glad it didn't take 8 years! That's rough!
I guess I spoke too soon.
I’ve got the right flipper getting stuck in the up position. I have confirmed it is a mechanical problem. Turned power off and flipper stays up.
If anyone has had this issue and has the correct way to fix. Let me know. Thanks
If power is off its a mechanical issue. Like the bracket is rubbing, the coil sleeve, etc. Lift up the playfield and move the flipper with your hand and you'll see whats sticking.
Quoted from Nilroc:I guess I spoke too soon.
I’ve got the right flipper getting stuck in the up position. I have confirmed it is a mechanical problem. Turned power off and flipper stays up.
If anyone has had this issue and has the correct way to fix. Let me know. Thanks
Check the vertical tolerance as well. There is should be vertical movement possible when trying to lift the flipper. Also, could be magnetic coilstop. In the service faq there is a section dedicated to this.
I already posted this yesterday in the EA thread and I usually leave it at that but would like to spread the joy this time with more people.
What’s the news?
It’s that scheduled for shipping in January are
EA167
EA168
EA169
EA170
EA173
EA174
EA175
EA176
EA177
EA178
Nearing the end of the line (no EA192). The set goal of wrapping this rollercoaster up in 2024 Q1 is within reach!!
Quoted from Rensh:I already posted this yesterday in the EA thread and I usually leave it at that but would like to spread the joy this time with more people.
What’s the news?
It’s that scheduled for shipping in January are
EA167
EA168
EA169
EA170
EA173
EA174
EA175
EA176
EA177
EA178
Nearing the end of the line (no EA192). The set goal of wrapping this rollercoaster up in 2024 Q1 is within reach!!
I am joining the party late. What is an EA?
Someone that ordered 8 years ago.
Quoted from daveyvandy:I am joining the party late. What is an EA?
This is great news!!! Looking forward to the final EA getting his/her game.
Quoted from Rensh:I already posted this yesterday in the EA thread and I usually leave it at that but would like to spread the joy this time with more people.
What’s the news?
It’s that scheduled for shipping in January are
EA167
EA168
EA169
EA170
EA173
EA174
EA175
EA176
EA177
EA178
Nearing the end of the line (no EA192). The set goal of wrapping this rollercoaster up in 2024 Q1 is within reach!!
Huge shout out to Melissa and Chris at Cointaker for the awesome Lebowski buying experience. Reading all the forum discussions/complaints can leave you a little worried but my experience was nothing short of excellent!! Great communication throughout and received my Lebowski exactly when I expected and even better right before Xmas.
To top that off Melissa and Chris gave me and my buddy a full tour of the cointaker facilities, tokens to play some pins, and Melissa made us lunch . I even got to play Labyrinth Can’t thank them enough for a cool day and looking forward to my next purchase.
IMG_2950 (resized).jpegIMG_2952 (resized).jpegIMG_6627 (resized).jpegIMG_6636 (resized).jpegBeen really patient throughout the process but having the same experience that DVDA had. Originally told 10 months. Fine with it taking longer. Then told no later than November 17th (15 months), fine with the delay. Month later and no update. Then told it’s cleared customs and was shipping. Multiple follow up emails to Melissa a week and a half later going unanswered.
No biggie waiting but never seen such lackluster communication and organization from a distro like cointaker before
Quoted from Nixpaints:Been really patient throughout the process but having the same experience that https://pinside.com/pinball/community/pinsiders/dvda had. Originally told 10 months. Fine with it taking longer. Then told no later than November 17th (15 months), fine with the delay. Then told it’s cleared customs and was shipping. Follow up emails to Melissa 10 days later going unanswered.
No biggie waiting but never seen such lackluster communication and organization from a distro like cointaker before
Quoted from Nixpaints:Been really patient throughout the process but having the same experience that DVDA had. Originally told 10 months. Fine with it taking longer. Then told no later than November 17th (15 months), fine with the delay. Month later and no update. Then told it’s cleared customs and was shipping. Multiple follow up emails to Melissa a week and a half later going unanswered.
No biggie waiting but never seen such lackluster communication and organization from a distro like cointaker before
Have you tried a phone call?
Quoted from luvthatapex2:Someone that ordered 8 years ago.
Early adaptor
Quoted from GoldenBeard:NIB or newer
Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with nail polish.
Quoted from monitorpop:Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with nail polish.
As long as it’s a pretty color
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