This list is the same as the last update, and I feel with this 'color adjustment' being done the list is not going to be changing for quite a while. So if anyone wants to further update the list if it changes, go ahead, since I won't be following this thread anymore. Good Luck to John and all involved.
MM

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Updated Unofficial Seawitch pf list as of date/time of most recent post...
The list is to help John get Seawitch playfields FIRST to those pre-paids who 'kickstarted' this project over several years.
At the time of posting all of the pre-paids listed below have either been in contact with John or are actively posting in the thread.
John will offer finished pfs to the pre-paids first, then to 'want-to-buy' peeps.
To contact John either pm him or in the day by phone at 902-402-7188 (Canada)
Please POST IN THIS THREAD when you have received a pf and your name will be removed from the list.

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Updated Unofficial Seawitch List

Prepaid List + Date Paid
1. Tweaver April 23 or 24, 2013
2. Dazza88 December 13, 2013
3. Jrobinso99 April 4, 2014
4. Evets August 3, 2014
5. Raptor December 13, 2014 (per email exchange with Raptor and John G)
6. PACMAN February 1, 2015
7. solidstate February 3, 2015
8. j_m_ February 9, 2015

“Want to Buy” List
2014
Talon2000 (see post 29; 6 years ago?)
2017
bluespin (see post 905, 3 years ago)
RazerX (May 26, 2017)
2018
paddlepaw (July 3, 2018; see post 1433)
tdiddy (post 1009, supersedes post 863?; 2 years ago)
truemagoo102 (took Yfz450's PM spot from 2 years ago, not sure where to place within the 2018 group)
Chalkey (PM 2 years ago, not sure where to place within the 2018 group)
2019
Tommy42 (see post 1248)
Madmax541 (see post 1432, 1 year ago)

In case anyone here missed John's other post...

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/end-of-great-pinball-for-now-after-about-14-years-as-a-pioneer#post-6354685

Miracleman thanks for posting

Not a peep in this thread about it? *sigh*

What do you want to peep about? Speak up.

What I meant was I feel like John could have mentioned that he was shutting down and needed to be contacted by people YET AGAIN in this thread instead of posting a new random one.

In John’s defense, making extremely high quality products tends to be difficult when balancing profitability.
He could just churn them out like Mirco or CPR and not even bother spell checking and claim it’s worth a grand.
Instead, John has integrity and the highest quality around.

$500 or $600 for a repro playfield?! Cheap! Doesn't everyone else charge about $1,000? Were BGes underpriced too?

I think it would be real nice if everyone that got one would top up to $1,000 or whatever you want. You know it's worth it.

No Gofundme needed, just send via paypal, his email [email protected] is registered.

Request please John . Per bankruptcy separate topic assumption things will at least hit pause button . Can you post artwork pantone reference numbers for both lighter and ( to be released ) revised darker playfields ? Someday down road touch up work likely .

Hope finishing up loose ends not too difficult .

Shane

Thank you John for all your outstanding work, my Star Gazer playfield and backglass are stunning. In light of your announcement, will your Big Game PF be a thing still?

If anyone is selling any of John’s previous Seawitch playfields let me know. Bummed, I shoulda bought one from the last run after all

Same here. I hemmed and hawed too long on those last discounted ones. Grass is always greener...Oh well.

Ok, so no seawitch for those that have been on the wait list for years? Correct?

There are lot of guys who, if dealing with you you are currently, would just throw their hands up and walk and to hell with the early pre-paids. That you are doing what you can to see them made whole speaks volumes about the character of a man.

I know you have taken heat in the past because of the wait times. I think it is amazing that one man, a one-man operation could accomplish what you achieved.

1) You have to buy the glass and find a printer.

2) Arrange for the play field blanks to be produced.

3) Procure custom designed shipping boxes.

4) All play field preparation.

5) Find the money to even do this in the first place.

6) And all the other BS that comes with running a business. And you basically did this a 2nd job. I do not have the knowledge to even come close to what you have done here.

It is quite an accomplishment. You can stand proud.

I agree John has done a lot for this hobby. This game was a total junk pile but looks and plays new again thanks to him.

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Me too. My Witch went from a turd to a 10 thanks to John.

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I had reached out at some point, asking about these. Do we have a supply now? My Seawitch could use one. thanks

Thank you for doing these, I hope to buy one when there are ready.

Same. I have some Star Gazer parts and a donor game waiting.

John I and others were waiting for Seawitch and Star Gazer playfields. I’m sure that all of the prepaid guys have been taken care of, but the rest of us have been waiting a long time. Will the new company give the people that have been waiting for playfields first pick?

Who is the new company and how do we make contact?

"I’m sure that all of the prepaid guys have been taken care of, but the rest of us have been waiting a long time."

I'm prepaid and I have yet to be taken care of. John did offer me a PF with a small defect but I opted to wait for the next batch and a closer to perfect PF, not realizing that bankruptcy was eminent. I believe there is at least one other prepaid person still waiting for a PF. That said, I am interested in the answer to your question and whether or not I need to be proactive in my communication with the new company. John did collect my info and reportedly forwarded it to the new company. I don't recall mention of forwarding the names of those waiting a long time also being forwarded.

Hope this info is released soon. Would really like a Seawitch pf.

Could be... Stern has wanted to paint and clear playfields in house for years and supposedly has an area just to do just that in the works / already done?
Mirco needs a USA point of sale / manufacturing spot to reduce costs.
Company that makes Spooky playfields wishing to expand its catalog.

All speculation.

I have no idea what you are talking about.

I would like new Playfield for Star Gazer mine is the Hairy Knee Version with some insert cupping

Stern cuts and does the first layer of clear over the blank wood playfield in house. They they use one of any of their few different 3rd party vendors to apply art and final clearcoat.

Just tell me it's Not Mirco making the new PF's

BWAHHAAAHAA!

I share the same sentiment. However, I don't think Mirco would qualify as an "upstart".

Hey John
I asked.what pantone reference the final adjusted Stargazer blue would be . You said would post after printer ran last run .

What did they use ?

Thanks Shane

Great news. Thanks for looking out for us, John (and new company). Much appreciated.

I hope those last 8 pre-paids from 6-8 years ago are made whole and get a pf first. Please post here when you do.
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Prepaid List + Date Paid
1. Tweaver April 23 or 24, 2013
2. Dazza88 December 13, 2013
3. Jrobinso99 April 4, 2014
4. Evets August 3, 2014
5. Raptor December 13, 2014 (per email exchange with Raptor and John G)
6. PACMAN February 1, 2015
7. solidstate February 3, 2015
8. j_m_ February 9, 2015

Can you add me to the end of the list as john was supposed to send me a replacement for the playfield I got but didn't so I'm sort of prepaid?

I would be interested in a color corrected version as the purple is definitely off from the original color on the one I have received. If I can get on a list that would be great.

I just cut/pasted the people who paid and waited 5-7 years and got nothing.
I have no connection to John or the new owners, but I would guess other than those 8 paid/unfilled orders they are not gonna be up for swapping out pfs. If anyone bought and received a pf of any quality from John before he sold the 'business' that deal is likely.....

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#6 Pacman sold a Star Gazer around 7 months ago. And disappeared. Last seen on March 23 2021.

https://pinside.com/pinball/community/pinsiders/pacman/forum

Agreed. I have one that is the purple shade. I figure this is the one I will live with unless I want spend more money with the new guys .

What was wrong with the play field you received?