Very happy that this thread isn't filled with negative comments. I'll never understand internet trolls...

This will be my first pin and I couldn't be more happy to see all of the progress and attention to detail on this machine. I may explode from excitement before this pin even shows up at my door.

I have a few questions that are a bit off topic: Can anyone suggest any websites or resources I can read up on for owning a pinball machine? Are there any specialized tools or parts I should consider buying ahead of time?

I got a chance to play TBL here in Seattle at The Pinball Museum. They recently acquired the pin from the arcade in Portland. This is pin # 003. It's currently $1.00 a play after paying for entry to the museum. The game played great, no issues at all. I couldn't get the bowling alley active during my plays (it's tough shot to make). If you're in the area, you should check it out. They have tons of other pins there that are all on free play.

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I'm EA #181. Here is what I would like to see happen. DP needs to open up the weekly communications again. No Communication means we can only assume there is more bad news and just leads to more speculation. Why can't DP share more of their financial info? They just auctioned off a TBL pin and now a raffle for another. If they have extra pins why aren't these being offered to EA's who are still waiting? Even if a lawsuit has started, why can't they still produce pins (no explanation was given in their emails to EAs, I assume there was a cease and desist order, but maybe there are other reasons)? With no communication, I don't see any reason to give DP any money. We have no idea what happened to our preorder money and no idea where this gofundme money is going either. They don't have to share details about the case, but there is a lot of info they can share about and current DP company status.

I provided my EA number when I first joined forum and I thought this one was supposed to be for EA's only. I am NOT going to share my email with you from DP with my serial number. It's the only proof of purchase I have from DP. I don't know any of you, so how could I trust that you're not going to steal my purchase info and steal my place in line. If there is public news it should come from DP and be shared for all and not in some private forum. If you want a list of EA's either get it from the list started here or get an email list directly from DP.

Hmm, I'm an EA and I can't see this sub forum. Why didn't you add the EA's from the confirmed list that are posted in these very forums?