Lexington, VA
nice to hear your going to keep working on it, for some reason I thought once floriday was done you were finished on it.
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Quoted from BloodyCactus:nice to hear your going to keep working on it, for some reason I thought once floriday was done you were finished on it.
I feel the fun part is just beginning. I'm looking forward to the tweaks and mods. I want to mess with lighting and perhaps add some video somehow, who knows.
I still have some things to finish like art on the front of the cab and a couple of small pieces here and there.
So awesome.
I don't know if you're already aware of this or not, but they just recently (within the past 5 years or so) released the Goonies SCORE on CD.
http://www.amazon.com/Goonies-Complete-Original-Score/dp/B003BWDO20/ref=sr_1_1
Back in the 80s, all you could get was the Soundtrack (the popular songs from the movie) but it didn't have all the cool symphonic thematic stuff you tend to get in the score. You could probably do some cool stuff with that score CD for the music.
My favorite
Quoted from Jam_Burglar:So awesome.
I don't know if you're already aware of this or not, but they just recently (within the past 5 years or so) released the Goonies SCORE on CD.
amazon.com link »
Back in the 80s, all you could get was the Soundtrack (the popular songs from the movie) but it didn't have all the cool symphonic thematic stuff you tend to get in the score. You could probably do some cool stuff with that score CD for the music.
My favorite
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I do actually have that and have a couple other tracks from the score that play during the attract sequence. Mainly the Fratelli Chase Scene music and the ending credits. I'd like to get fancy with the audio and have different songs play during different modes. This could take some time to figure out.
Calgary, AB
Quoted from boris_37:As someone who also madly loves the Goonies this is amazing. It makes me want one now too!
Thanks! Hopefully you'll have a chance to play it someday. I'll do my best to get it to some shows next year.
Very nice! So right now, the art is an overlay held in place by a sheet of polycarbonate, right? Any idea on the longevity of such a thing, and any advantages over clear coating? I'd love to tackle a retheme as well, got to learn what I can. 
Quoted from roffels:Very nice! So right now, the art is an overlay held in place by a sheet of polycarbonate, right? Any idea on the longevity of such a thing, and any advantages over clear coating? I'd love to tackle a retheme as well, got to learn what I can.
The art is adhered to the pf first. The pc overlay then just lays on top of that. I can then easily get another sheet of pc cut if I ever need to replace it. I think works pretty well. Also helpful if I ever decide to change the pf art for any reason. So far I'm happy with it. I originally did want to clear coat the pf but my time frame wasn't going to work and allow enough time to cure the clear.
Quoted from agodfrey:I was thinking about that too. I think the process of putting the overlay on is less daunting. Prob doesn't last as long but in a HUO ( ) situation who cares. Then again clear coating would look pretty sweet
Clear coat would look sweet. That's still an option at anytime I feel the need. Just pull up the pc overlay and go to town. 
So......when are we all going to Pin-Disneyworld and visiting Mike???? The crazy part is that half my family was down there over Thanksgiving (I would have just 'let' myself in 
since you were gone ).
Love to play it sometime!
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It's good
it's good enough
it's good enough for me.
Good enough for you is good enough for me
it's good enough.
Quoted from thedefog:It's good
it's good enough
it's good enough for me.
Good enough for you is good enough for me
it's good enough.
Ha! Nice bump.
Nothing too new lately other than some little tweaks to dial in the game now that it's home. I need to finish some small pieces of art. Probably get that done over the holidays.
Quoted from mikeatsparkys:Ha! Nice bump.
Nothing too new lately other than some little tweaks to dial in the game now that it's home. I need to finish some small pieces of art. Probably get that done over the holidays.
Don't forget about getting that game play video done...
Quoted from mikeatsparkys:I did one! Haha!
» YouTube video
Love it... Looking and sounding good..
3 weeks later
For those in the central Florida area, the Goonies pin and Nintendo will be at the Orlando Science Center this weekend for Otronicon. http://www.otronicon.org/
My buddy will have a total of around 18 games on hand to play.
Quoted from graystarsfan1:Bring that pin to TPF dude!
That would be rad if my budget allows.
It should be at the APE show next month in South Florida. It will definitely be at Free Play Florida again this year at the very least. I'll probably do a Goonies 30th anniversary party at my friend's bar-cade here in Orlando in June-ish. This will be an art show as well that we'll have local artists exhibit some Goonies pieces.
So it will at least make the rounds in Florida this year
Ok, I'm seriously considering making the drive with the Goonies pin to TPF. I emailed TPF to see if they are interested in having it there. I hope to hear back soon. I also put in the request with my wife, haha. Hopefully she's down for a road trip.
This will give me the motivation to finish the last few things that I want to dial in.
Quoted from DocRotCod:That would rock. I'm sure Ed and the gang would be up for it. All you really have to do is register online and you will be in. Also get a free weekend pass.
Ed hit me back yesterday and confirmed. So, the wife and I will be making the drive out with the Goonies pin.
I'm excited for another big show as this will give me a goal to finish all of the little things that the pin needs.
Quoted from Wolfmarsh:You should bring it to SFGE in Atlanta... I say that very selfishly, wanting to play this game!
HA! There's a good possibility that could happen. Atlanta isn't very far away from me.
Quoted from DocRotCod:Very excited about this! I grew up a HUGE Goonie fan! This may very well be the highlight I am looking forward to. I never imagined I would get to play this thing first hand.
Sweet! Your excitement makes the long travel totally worth it. My favorite part of the shows is watching people play the pin.
I'm very tentatively considering to offer this for sale at the show as well. Maybe even trade plus cash if there's something interesting to bring back. That's something that I definitely need to think about but it's possible.
Quoted from mikeatsparkys:Sweet! Your excitement makes the long travel totally worth it. My favorite part of the shows is watching people play the pin.
I'm very tentatively considering to offer this for sale at the show as well. Maybe even trade plus cash if there's something interesting to bring back. That's something that I definitely need to think about but it's possible.
Dibs!
I have the Goonies at the Otronicon show at the Orlando Science Center for the weekend. It's a pretty cool show about the future of technology and specifically the tech that's created in Orlando. EA Sports is located here as well as some cool military simulation devs.
Quoted from mikeatsparkys:Ed hit me back yesterday and confirmed. So, the wife and I will be making the drive out with the Goonies pin.
I'm excited for another big show as this will give me a goal to finish all of the little things that the pin needs.
AWESOME!! See ya in March man!!
For sale thread. Welp...
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Quoted from Pinfactory2000:how is it to play? Any fun? Nice work for sure!
I like to think so, haha. It plays just like Hollywood Heat but with way better sounds and art. At least some people would argue that. I'm a fan of HH. It's a simple game but still challenging. It's a Trudeau design and I tend to like his pins.
Quoted from starbase:Really nice work Mike, the finished product is amazing and would make any Goonie and pin fan very happy. Proud I got to watch this from beginning to end, thanks for taking me on the ride.
Thanks so much! Hopefully you'll get to play it some day.
Quoted from DocRotCod:Can't wait to play this in person in a few days!
Hell yeah!
2 weeks later
Well, Goonies is moving on to a new owner. Bittersweet. Thanks to you all for following along with this project. I can't thank you all enough for the words of encouragement and support.
Whatever I make next, I may need to make 2 of them. I want to keep one, haha.
Amazing job bud, glad i could be a small part of it with that shooter.
I vote for Lost Boys or Neverending Story next
Quoted from pinball_customs:Amazing job bud, glad i could be a small part of it with that shooter.
I vote for Lost Boys or Neverending Story next
Yes! Thanks a ton for the shooter rod. So many people comment on that when playing.
Those are both great theme ideas. I think I'll probably do an original theme and one that will most likely offend some people. Well it will offend some people that deserve it.
Quoted from mikeatsparkys:I think I'll probably do an original theme and one that will most likely offend some people. Well it will offend some people that deserve it.
Can't wait to hear about it! I'll keep my fingers crossed for "Going Clear: Scientology the Pinball".
1 month later
Goonies has been out of my possession for a bit now but we just got this really cool video done. Check it out! This was done by a podcast called Cinereelists. It's a great show about movies, obsession, and reviews. The latest show features me as we talk Goonies. There's a special treat at the end for you all that we rank our favorites movies that were made into pinball machines. Be sure to search Cinereelists on iTunes. We have a 2nd episode coming out this Friday as well.
I think you can listen to the podcast here as well.
http://cinereelists.com/shows/130-goonies-pinball-top-5-movie-pinball-tables-w-mike-johnson/
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