Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons
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Quoted from Mar:Has anyone put a protector on the gobble hole at all? If so, what and where did you get it? I'm just looking at mine and noticing that's the spot that's getting some wear, but I don't know if there's anything out there that can do anything about it...
Yes. That spot wears quickly where the ball pops up. PBL had those florescent plastic protectors.
My Gobble hole plastic had started to show a wear spot. The plastic protector worked great to stop it.
Quoted from oldskool1969:Not only did 2 of these amazing machines make it to the most remote capital city in the world, 2 signed standees also come along for the ride. MELONS
I still kick myself for not buying the standees when they were forever on Pinball Life. What the F was I waiting for...
Quoted from oldskool1969:Ask Stern, they may have a couple in their shop?
It's worth a try! I even asked Dennis a while back but no luck.... 
Quoted from oldskool1969:Did you ever clock her or beat the 3rd mode? Hope you got a good price for it.
Has anyone honestly beaten the third mode?
Quoted from CostenM:Hi All,
I'm new to Pinside and I also own the Whoa Nellie machine. It's awesome! My question is how do I get the knocker sound working?
... Any ideas?
Win a free game? (:
Quoted from Phatchit:Looks like I'm joining the club !!! Hopefully everything works out this week . This is the one pinball my wife fell in love with the look and design , so I'm buying it for her anniversary present . Already picked up the watermelon rod , nownwhat else is a must do ?
- Update to the latest software.
- Get the fluorescent plastic protector set. Save your gobble hole plastic from getting nicked up.
https://laseriffic.myshopify.com/collections/plastic-protectors/products/whoa-nellie-fluorescent-plastic-protector-set?variant=41072257166
Quoted from oldskool1969:This game after the years I have owned it still surprises me with call outs and fun.
Like the Pfffffttttt! "Was that my wife?"
or..
"Full to Burstin' by Second Helpin' on WDD!"
Quoted from rennervision:So the machine could be trying to make me think I'm crazy, but is there some kind of logic on what the reward is for the skillshot?
I have mine set to "Sweet" and yes, it usually awards me an upper lane rollover for hitting the skill shot.
I think I deserve it! (:
Quoted from Joey_N:Sheeesh.
Well, Bryan if you ever come up with a reasonable way and want to ship, please LMk. Thanks!
Folded up, fits in a nice big flat cardboard box.
Like a nice Bryan Kelly playfield restoration box. Just sayin...
Just lookin' around to see who still had WNBJM machines still for sale.
Spotted it on Marco for $9999.00!
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/500-55D7-01
Is it finally catching on how much fun this game is?? (:
Quoted from OLDPINGUY:3 years now, and the game I turn on most for 15 minutes of Smiles and Fun!
The callouts and music never get old, and the goals are challenging enough to keep me busy!
I may just have to get up out of bed and go play a game. 
Quoted from IdahoRealtor:Marco claims they are the only one with NIB left, but I doubt they'll be cheap.
Marco is great to deal with for shipping games. Not the cheapest but honest in what they have. I bought my second NIB LOTR from them way after they were out of stock most everywhere else.
Quoted from rennervision:My advice to anyone shipping this pin with a watermelon shooter - wrap the knob in a plastic bag to protect it.
I think you should just go ahead and say to "put a rubber on the shooter". Would be game appropriate.
GREAT take home stuff!!
The WNBJM T's and glasses are on sale at Stern.
http://costore.com/sternpinball/productenlarged.asp?peid=235&pid=5155266
http://costore.com/sternpinball/productenlarged.asp?peid=235&pid=5155267
It should have the beer cans for the crate to simulate sitting on them.
I got the single uncrushed beer can when I received a Nellie crate parts upgrade back with the early productions. I don't if that one is a standard inclusion or not.
Quoted from oldskool1969:Oh my god, the paper is ripped and the screws chewed the wood WARRANTY!
I'd call Stern support and have them rectify those issues. (:
Quoted from J85M:Pinballlife is my go to supplier for parts
Sadly Pinballlife no longer has their Whizbang store. ...
Quoted from PinsideMike:Just got off the phone with Chas at Stern. They are raiding the warehouse looking for any WNBJM swag hidden away still.
Sweet. So you’re keeping it. Good move! (:
Quoted from rennervision:So my question now is, should I quit while I'm ahead?
What if you just took some fine steel wool or similar, give it a nice scrubbing and put on a couple quality clear coats?
Quoted from LTG:Jessica Rowe
LTG : )
Well Whoa Nellie!
http://pavlovpinball.com/whoa-nellie-one-on-one-with-melony-mellon/
You might even find him around here. (:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/paul-faris-joins-the-deeproot-team
Quoted from TheKorn:Fyi, Greg Freris and Paul Faris are different people.
I was referring to Nordman.
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:Nope nope and nope.
Lol!
Quoted from TheKorn:Already have an email in to him.
Please post here with any updates if you can. I think many Nellie fans hang out around here.
Quoted from PinsideMike:I don't have the program installed to get a screenshot. I was looking up WNBJM mods on Google and somehow this popped up. Here is the link to try it out though.
http://vpuniverse.com/forums/files/file/5137-whoa-nellie-whizbang-2011-nude-mod/
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Did the gobble hole loose the rounded border and show more of the square center?
I guess it may just be the angle on the pic not showing the rounded border very well?
Quoted from jfesler:I put in all warm whites on mine. Mostly easy, except in the pop bumpers. Those were a b****.
That looks great. I am so lazy in my old age I don't think I'd ever get it done.
Great job!!
Quoted from PinsideMike:2 weeks and no posts? What don't tell me melon madness is over already... Melons!
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I'm sorry, I was playin' a game, or 12.
Quoted from SuperDaveOsbourn:Someone needs to take the commitment to pick up the field of Korn prints and deliver to the signature series folks, and then ship from there. Eliminates the 2000-3000 dollars of overhead, and makes the signatures not just verified (with photos and video), but actually real yet viable. 125 for a large print is gouging.
That would sure be sweet!
Quoted from SuperDaveOsbourn:What blows my mind, and I'm easy to blow apparently, is a pinball playfield artwork package and some 'stuff' was auctioned off for 14000 dollars, 13K and 1K bonus by someone. Amazing.
That just "Dills My Pickle"!
Quoted from oldskool1969:You also have to penetrate the playfield.
Quoted from luch:anyone worried about using the box without the legs ? just seems the box is made like an Ikea cheap piece of furniture
Way better than the legs and it has been rock solid sturdy.
My only complaint is that on carpet, it is so sturdy it makes it hard to nudge the ball. I nearly have to do a death save to get the box to move.
Quoted from luch:Stern has now taken down code 1.54 on it's website . wonder if my problem is getting fixed with the no display
Now 1.55 is up. Anyone brace enough to try. (:
Just to stir the group back up again....
Seen many "for sales" lately? No? Cause it's a great game!! (:
Quoted from oldskool1969:PABST is pretty cool though, PRIMUS not so much!
I need to get the PABST files.
Quoted from oldskool1969:see my post #438 , very easy to do
Yeah but I would have to stop playing long enough to switch over... (:
Quoted from rennervision:Are the beer cans still sold anywhere?
That might be a tough one. Might have to monitor eBay.
Quoted from zenbone:When I got mine I noticed a sticker on the front edge of my play field (underneath) stating number 17 of 80
Does every one of these carry the number sticker like that?
Yep
Quoted from Mooseman:So were 300 made? 380? ??
Quoted from Mooseman:Well that doesn’t make any sense[quoted image]
LOL!! Yeah it does.
Quoted from oldskool1969:25 here[quoted image]
Were there black and red aprons?
Quoted from oldskool1969:No, pic taken via coin door
Well hell... MELONS!
Quoted from zenbone:What pitch is recommended for this game? Couldn't seem to find it in the manual.
About a 2 x 1/2 a can.
Quoted from oldskool1969:" just like picking fly poop in the pepper"
By Still Picking
Quoted from metwurcht:hello
to install a shaker on whoa nelly is possible or not ?
regards
Quoted from metwurcht:sorry , but i dont understand . it is possible or not ?
No I don’t think so but I’m no expert.
Quoted from Electrocute:There hasn’t been one for sale in awhile.
Why should there be?? (:
Quoted from Electrocute:Piss off!
"More Cowbells!!"
Quoted from Electrocute:I see there is one for sale here on pinside. Don’t want one that minty. https://pinside.com/pinball/archive/whoa-nellie-big-juicy-melons-stern
Look at the NIB price on Marco.
Quoted from D-Gottlieb:Just joined the club with a NIB being delivered next Thursday! I always liked this one and missed out when they were still being manufactured. I found a distro that had one and he made me a pretty good deal.
Most fun on a crate ever. ... Melons!
Quoted from Kenz:The playfield layout looks straightforward however it has a lot of risk/reward. It will catch out good players!
It will humble the best of players.
On the crate, machine manipulation is nearly impossible.
Quoted from prl867:Whoa Nellie has been a pain in my ass for a while now..
When did all this start? Random on a startup? Was it after a code update?
Consider reseating connectors? I have fixed a few that way.
Quoted from D-Gottlieb:Just check your diagnostics for tech alerts and see if there are any. Someone else responded that they are not important, I agree, but I just want to see if others have them as well. I would be surprised if I am the only one that does.
Yeah, I got a bunch of 'em looks like. I never bothered to look before though. Game plays great.
Quoted from Ilushka85:Some of my graphics scratched off the translite. Is it possible to get a replacement ? Also any ideas where to get the watermelon shooter ?
Like they say.. "usta' could".
Pinball Life used to have the translite I believe, but that was a while ago.
Same with the watermelon shooter. A good one was made early on by someone here on Pinside. Some not so good knock offs after that.
Posting a 'wanted' on the main forum might score you one.
Quoted from Lawnboy:Thinking about joining the club. You guys still liking yours? Any problem areas to look for in a used one?
Thanks.
Absolutely. From Day #1. No problems whatsoever.
Well, could use "more cowbell"!
Quoted from reynolds531:They do not come up for sale very often.
An all star in my lineup. MELONS!
Quoted from zenbone:If anyone is looking for a whoa nellie banner there is a seller on eBay that has a few for sale.
... now I just need to find the standee
I found my standee by sheer accident. I logged on one day and Terry at PBL had one up for sale.
Quoted from oldskool1969:I have , used an 10 LED STRIP from Comet
I will take a pic soon.
And other install pics if you can!
Quoted from oldskool1969:Most unique game EVER.
Playable art IMO
+100
Quoted from oldskool1969:But Nellie is the horse!
+1
Quoted from captainBR:That's insane! What's with the industry these days?? I could kick Chicago in the nuts for how it ran CC and how it's running PF with only 1 LE for ever 10 potential buyers. WTF, Pinball Industry?!?!
Just got a confirm on PF LE. What are the chances in a Nellie thread.
Quoted from Deerlakes6:Looking for a whoa nellie standee
Definitely keep looking around. One day I just happened to check on Pinball Life and there was one for sale.
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