Jennings, LA
I know this is a long shot . . . but does anyone have a plastic set for Varkon? How about a NOS ramp (even longer shot . . . I know)?
Thanks.
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Nice game. How is it restored and needing those items? Are they unobtainium?
Also, you may want a retainer on the top of that marquee glass so you don't need one of those as well 
Chris
Right along with that HUO Varkon.
Very nice machine.
Quoted from TigerLaw:Well, in the era of 3D printers nothing is entirely unobtainium...I'm hoping a NOS set is out there somewhere...
The guy with the HUO Varkon has them. 
BTW Very nice machine. Good luck in your search. If you decide to re-run them like was done with Joust, I'll buy a set.
Quoted from WaddleJrJr:Oh I just noticed how yours has buttons instead of the sticks. Interesting.
That IS interesting, I wonder the story behind that. I didn't even notice until you mentioned it.
Chris
Buttons might have been a later change. Do they look factory installed? What's the serial number of this game?
I have a Varkon prototype and it has Defender-style joysticks for the flippers, so they were part of the game from the beginning.
This game went from its original operator here in New England to my friends house. The wood under the panel was cut for joystick movement but had buttons installed when he got it. If u look at the original art u can't tell if it ever had sticks or not
Quoted from lllvjr:Ask someone to send pics of them... Most likely same as tapper? Or timber.. Both Wms arcade games
In your "before" pics it appears that the panel was cut for the sticks.
Tapper and Timber were Bally Midway games. At that time I don't think the two were the same company.
The sticks on Varkon should be similar to Defender or Stargate ( the Williams video game). 2 way red top joysticks.
Chris
Quoted from SilverUnicorn:In your "before" pics it appears that the panel was cut for the sticks.
Tapper and Timber were Bally Midway games. At that time I don't think the two were the same company.
The sticks on Varkon should be similar to Defender or Stargate ( the Williams video game). 2 way red top joysticks.Chris
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Thanks. Will see if the Treasure Cove guys can find a pair.
We couldn't confirm if they were ever changed or left the factory that way. The game was in my friends house since the mid 90s and only with one operator before that
Defender joystick parts can be bought here:
http://www.mantisamusements.com/joystick1.htm
That is one beautiful machine Tiger!
I can't remember if the one at the Dallas show had buttons or joysticks. Anybody have any pics of that one?
Quoted from Jodester:That is one beautiful machine Tiger!
I can't remember if the one at the Dallas show had buttons or joysticks. Anybody have any pics of that one?
Marc posted his restoration thread about two years ago on that one. I just looked at it. It had joysticks. TC is going to put a set on for me.
Quoted from treasurecove:Kerry only sells the "rebuild" kits, not the whole assembly
The metal frame is the main component. The other parts (leaf switches, joystick handle) should be available from arcade parts suppliers like arcadeshop or bob roberts. The good news is there are thousands of Defender/Stargate/Joust joysticks out there
That really is a nice machine Tiger. Treasure Cove does great work. I remember playing Marc's with you at TPF in 2013. Glad you found one. Hopefully you can get the joysticks put on it as those are a cool feature of the game.
Quoted from TigerLaw:. . . here are some pics of my newly restored Varkon to serve as a bump . . .
Oh my...
*drools*
Excellent work, TigerLaw. That cabinet is gorgeous. Good luck with the search for plastics and ramps. Are you leaning toward reproducing the plastics (I would assume a fellow Varkon owner could provide scans) and...what...3D printing ramps(!??!). Would be curious to see how the 3D printing turns out.
Anyhow, here's hoping something turns up for you.
Happy New Year,
Ryan Claytor
Elephant Eater Comics
www.ElephantEater.com
Quoted from RyanClaytor:Oh my...
*drools*
Excellent work, TigerLaw. That cabinet is gorgeous. Good luck with the search for plastics and ramps. Are you leaning toward reproducing the plastics (I would assume a fellow Varkon owner could provide scans) and...what...3D printing ramps(!??!). Would be curious to see how the 3D printing turns out.
Anyhow, here's hoping something turns up for you.
Happy New Year,
Ryan Claytor
Elephant Eater Comics
http://www.ElephantEater.com
Thanks! The excellent work was done by Allen at Treasure Cove. I won't be printing the plastic set off but would certainly support the venture.
I'm told there normally needs to be a run of 100 sets to make it worth doing a set of plastics, since less than 100 Varkons were ever made that may be a long shot. I'm hoping to find a NOS set. I'm up for other options as well if anyone has any ideas.
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Yea, Marc's Varkon was a thing of beauty. Went for $9,850 at auction at that show but had a 10k reserve so it didn't sell. I think he sold it later to someone out of state so we will not be seeing at TPF this year sadly.
Thanks for the pics.
Quoted from TigerLaw:I'm told there normally needs to be a run of 100 sets to make it worth doing a set of plastics, since less than 100 Varkons were ever made that may be a long shot. I'm hoping to find a NOS set. I'm up for other options as well if anyone has any ideas.
If another owner is willing to scan theirs (or if yours are not missing and not too badly damaged) you can create your own. There are a few threads on how to do it yourself:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/how-i-recreate-plastics
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/my-guide-to-making-your-own-reproduction-plastics
Hope this helps, TigerLaw!
Sincerely,
Ryan Claytor
Elephant Eater Comics
http://www.ElephantEater.com
I hope that you can find some for the restore Tiger. Maybe we could try the "print your own" route if none can be found. 
Quoted from Jodester:I hope that you can find some for the restore Tiger. Maybe we could try the "print your own" route if none can be found.
That would be a fun and interesting project. Also, it would be a good excuse to get some new toys...
Quoted from TigerLaw:I'm told there normally needs to be a run of 100 sets to make it worth doing a set of plastics, since less than 100 Varkons were ever made that may be a long shot. I'm hoping to find a NOS set. I'm up for other options as well if anyone has any ideas.
Just increase the price and it will be worth doing for a more limited run.
Quoted from btw75:Just increase the price and it will be worth doing for a more limited run.
I actually haven't a clue what the costs associated with this would be. I have clients with the capability to do it though . . . I might ask a few questions about it. My preference would be to find NOS but it is not looking likely at this stage.
Quoted from TigerLaw:I actually haven't a clue what the costs associated with this would be. I have clients with the capability to do it though . . . I might ask a few questions about it. My preference would be to find NOS but it is not looking likely at this stage.
If you think there is a market of any size, you could ask Bryan Kelly since he got the BSD plastics done recently.
Quoted from btw75:If you think there is a market of any size, you could ask Bryan Kelly since he got the BSD plastics done recently.
Yea, I'll shoot him a PM and see. I really wonder what the cost would be to do a run of say 20-30 sets. Still wish I could find NOS . . . doesn't seem like there is NOS anything for this game though.
Quoted from Speed:When is your Varkon arriving Tiger?
My guess is shipping sometime in the next week or two. They are changing out the buttons for joysticks now. I will keep up the hunt for NOS plastics, would be great to have a full set.
Quoted from RyanClaytor:I know it's a long shot, but a bump, nonetheless.
Good luck, Tiger!
Thanks for the bump! Yea, it is a long shot and not looking good I hate to say. I guess there just isn't that much NOS stuff for Varkon in existence at all.
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