Wanted: Prototype Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure

Looking for a Christmas miracle for a true prototype and not just an early production one with the metal POA rails! Yes, wider scarab that extends beyond the flippers, “Dad” instead of “Dr. Jones” above the right flipper, red boards under the playfield and of course the metal POA rails & an “x” in the serial #!

I have had a lot of response but everyone who has a with game metal POA rails thinks that they have a prototype and that is not the case. I had one person with a true prototype contact me but it had a new playfield installed so lost all of those playfield differences! Then another one located but it has sentimental value to the owner so it is not for sale. So, I am still on the hunt for one!!!

#4 4 years ago

BEN

noitbe1

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Quoted from Pinsrgrt:
Looking for a Christmas miracle for a true prototype and not just an early production one with the metal POA rails! Yes, wider scarab that extends beyond the flippers, “Dad” instead of “Dr. Jones” above the right flipper, red boards under the playfield and of course the metal POA rails & an “x” in the serial #!
I have had a lot of response but everyone who has a with game metal POA rails thinks that they have a prototype and that is not the case. I had one person with a true prototype contact me but it had a new playfield installed so lost all of those playfield differences! Then another one located but it has sentimental value to the owner so it is not for sale. So, I am still on the hunt for one!!!

Just curious: do you own any other Proto? Good luck for your research

#5 4 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

Crazy Levi's Pinball

New York, NY

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There’s a guy named Al who claims to have one on location in NYC.

Contact him through Brooklyn Pinball.

#6 4 years ago

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Pinsrgrt

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Quoted from noitbe1:
Just curious: do you own any other Proto? Good luck for your research

I did at one time have a true prototype IJ and let it go so trying to re-capture one until the day when it will be once again set free!

#7 4 years ago

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Pinsrgrt

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Quoted from CrazyLevi:
There’s a guy named Al who claims to have one on location in NYC.
Contact him through Brooklyn Pinball.

Wow, a true prototype on location! I will check this lead out to see if it is indeed out there on location in NYC and if so see if they want to let it go either in a straight sale or in a trade for a HEP restored pin that I have!!!!

#8 4 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

Crazy Levi's Pinball

New York, NY

10y 148K 33,527

Tell him Crazy Levi sent ya!!!!

#9 4 years ago

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noitbe1

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If you find it, it would be great to share the differences and/pic to IPDB for references. It’s what I did with mine and I know some people interested as well. It’s part of pinball history.

#10 4 years ago

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Bud

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Indianapolis, IN

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Quoted from Pinsrgrt:
Looking for a Christmas miracle for a true prototype and not just an early production one with the metal POA rails! Yes, wider scarab that extends beyond the flippers, “Dad” instead of “Dr. Jones” above the right flipper, red boards under the playfield and of course the metal POA rails & an “x” in the serial #!
I have had a lot of response but everyone who has a with game metal POA rails thinks that they have a prototype and that is not the case. I had one person with a true prototype contact me but it had a new playfield installed so lost all of those playfield differences! Then another one located but it has sentimental value to the owner so it is not for sale. So, I am still on the hunt for one!!!

Yeah, most people don’t know the difference and just want the some of the features, that’s why I asked.

IJ is my favorite of the B/W pins, I’ve owned 9 IJ and restored a couple of those. I’d like a prototype too some say. I have a few original drawings for some of the parts on IJ, needless to say, I’m a fan.

#11 4 years ago

jake35

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what's one of these worth? I know someone with a HUO proto with red boards etc.

#12 4 years ago

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Pinsrgrt

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Quoted from CrazyLevi:
Tell him Crazy Levi sent ya!!!!

Al at Brooklyn responded, he does not have a prototype any longer, he traded it off a few years ago!

So, still looking for that Christmas miracle!!!

#13 4 years ago

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noitbe1

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Quoted from jake35:
what's one of these worth? I know someone with a HUO proto with red boards etc.

I would say: it depends first if the title is famous like WPC and if the differences are
Noticeable. I know for sure that TZ, MM, TOTAN, CV,FH, are the main target of prototype searcher. Price could increase a lot, it depends os rarity and buyers.

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#14 4 years ago

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Pinsrgrt

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New Years Eve bump for a pickup in 2020!!!

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#15 4 years ago

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Pinsrgrt

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First bump of the new year! Located 2 true prototypes but neither one is for sale so the quest continues!

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#16 4 years ago

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Pinsrgrt

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St. Patrick’s Day bump. Still hunting for one of these!

#17 4 years ago

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Pinsrgrt

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Quoted from jake35:
what's one of these worth? I know someone with a HUO proto with red boards etc.

Well, if they are interested in selling then please give me their contact info so I can try to work out an all cash deal with them!

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#18 4 years ago

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Pinsrgrt

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Pre-April Fools Day bump. Still looking for true prototype and not just a sample game which is what I am continued to be offered as people are fooled by the metal POA rails. So no more fooling, need that true prototype so I can end this grail quest!!!

#19 4 years ago

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noitbe1

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https://www.ipdb.org/files/4059/Bally_1997_Cirqus_Voltaire_Playfield_differences_between_prototype_sample_and_production_games.pdf

What are the differences between the production and prototype?

I’ve documented my CV proto on IPDB and here :

I would be really interested to know for the indy.

#20 4 years ago

LTG

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Quoted from noitbe1:
I would be really interested to know for the indy.

https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=1267

Scroll down a little.

LTG : )

#21 4 years ago

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noitbe1

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Quoted from LTG:
https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=1267
Scroll down a little.
LTG : )

Yes thanks but this is a sample, isn’t it? The CV proto and sample has a lot of differences for instance (not sure for Indy, See my link). The proto has red board.

#22 4 years ago

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Pinsrgrt

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Quoted from noitbe1:
What are the differences between the production and prototype?
I’ve documented my CV proto on IPDB and here :
https://www.ipdb.org/files/4059/Bally_1997_Cirqus_Voltaire_Playfield_differences_between_prototype_sample_and_production_games.pdf
I would be really interested to know for the indy.

Well, the prototype will have the sample game features of the metal POA rails, lost plastic and light board behind it but then a prototype will have differences on the playfield such as insert text & color and the area above the right flipper will say “Dad” as opposed to “Dr. Jones” and the scarab/wings between the flipper tips & below is much bigger. Also of course the lamp boards under the playfield will be red and the serial # in the ID tag will have an “x” in it! This is as much as I can remember from when I had one of these many years ago.

#23 4 years ago

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noitbe1

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Quoted from Pinsrgrt:
Well, the prototype will have the sample game features of the metal POA rails, lost plastic and light board behind it but then a prototype will have differences on the playfield such as insert text & color and the area above the right flipper will say “Dad” as opposed to “Dr. Jones” and the scarab/wings between the flipper tips & below is much bigger. Also of course the lamp boards under the playfield will be red and the serial # in the ID tag will have an “x” in it! This is as much as I can remember from when I had one of these many years ago.

Interesting. Thanks. If I heard of one for sale I’ll share the info.

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#24 4 years ago

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Pinsrgrt

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