Quoted from JeffZee:
For any mechanically minded person I think Tomy was the ultimate toy company. Their stuff was as much fun to take apart as it was to play with. Here's my Tomy collection...
http://www.jeff-z.com/pinball/toys/toys.html
I also recall having a Tomy Digital Derby. I found this "guts" video...
That's just brilliant. This all represents why I'm interested in pinball. It's the physical, mechanical interaction. So much of our modern world is just software which is boring to me.
Jeff, your website has been very helpful and inspirational for hunting down more handheld pinball games!
A couple years ago, I found an Atomic Arcade Pinball, found your website, and then hunted down an 'Astro Shooter Pinball', 'Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball', and finally an 'American Pinball'. Very helpful reference website.
Yeah, Digital Derby is easily my favorite Tomy electro-mechanical game. They're nifty. Currently, I also have 'Blip', 'Digital Diamond', 'Hit and Missile', and last week I found a 'Compu-Bowl'! Just need a 'Digital Daredevil'!
Almost hate to admit it, but I make them battery-free with custom AC adapters.
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