Over the last few years, I have been restoring my pinball collection with reproduction playfields. As a result, I now have several playfields taking up space around the house. Most of he playfields are in decent condition (no excessive wear but definitely have been used). Most of the playfields are from well known B/W DMD machines. Recommendations?
Note, I added a poll for fun (never tried this option before). Enjoy!
I'd hang them from my wall, personally... But if I had an inkling of how to restore a playfield, I'd probably go that route.
I'd sell them unless I had other plans for them. I'd rather see that they go into a game, rather than just hang on a wall and watch the colors slowly fade.
Quoted from xfassa:patofnaud - I'm still chuckling at the "ceiling tile" suggestion.
Haven't you seen PMWolf's ceiling?
Quoted from centerflank:Haven't you seen PMWolf's ceiling?
Are you serious? Please provide a pic or link. Too funny.
Quoted from Collin:I said "hang on the wall as-is"
But I meant "send to Collin so he can hang on the wall as-is"
Lol! Yeah, I have room for 4-5 more if anyone wants to donate to my art gallery. 
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Quoted from xfassa:Wow, some really great suggestions that I haven't previously considered. THANK YOU.
patofnaud - I'm still chuckling at the "ceiling tile" suggestion.
Hey don't laugh, I have some on the ceiling (lit and unlit) cuz I have an unfinished ceiling and lit them up with 100 led strings that have a 9 pattern controller and they look great. Also have lit and unlit on the walls.
Quoted from dothedoo:+1 for ceiling...
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We have a winner!. Love it!
if i had tons of old PF's around and access to a router table and a good table saw , i would epoxy fill all the holes, cut them into 3 inch strips and router tongue and groove joints and make hardwood flooring for my gameroom out of them.
Quoted from ls1chris:if i had tons of old PF's around and access to a router table and a good table saw , i would epoxy fill all the holes, cut them into 3 inch strips and router tongue and groove joints and make hardwood flooring for my gameroom out of them.
That would be outstanding. I have a friend who just built a recording studio using used basketball court floor. Your idea is even cooler (though considerably more expensive and difficult to source!)
I would hang them on the wall, but also list every one in the pinside market with (best offer). If someone offers you enough money to make an empty spot on your wall/ceiling, then sell it. Might want to list which titles you have in case someone is in need of one.
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