Hey everyone,
I was thinking about building this mod for a while. The game is so awesome, but the witch tube and witch just never impressed me. I thought it was too Halloween-looking, and didn't really fit in with the movie. So after WAY too many hours of molding clay, I came up with this idea. I really love it, and it works well with the lighting and animation. Hope you like it.

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Hey guys,
Thanks so much for all the great feedback. I've never sold one of my mods, but I really liked the way this came out and would be happy to make more. I just wanted to see if others were interested. Steve

I chose red on purpose to make it look like the movie. Plus, it's being lit by the existing red and white LED's below it, so any other color wouldn't work. I'll post another video soon to give a better idea of how it looks in the machine.

I like the witch that silly old elf made. I think it's very cool and definitely an improvement. I just wanted to see more of the witch's body instead of just her head. I also wanted her scale to match the size of the trees more. From the players perspective, it looks like she's appearing from out of the forest. At least to me, anyway. Haha.

Here's a video to give you a better idea of how it looks in the game.

I'll definitely make more. I have to look into the cost but I'll let everyone know asap. And it uses the existing LED's, so it's really easy to install and won't damage a thing.

Some people have asked me, so here's some more details about the mod.

Steve

Thank you. I really appreciate that.

But you should own a WOZ. It's a cool game.

Haha. I've got four. Three in storage.
Guess which one is in the garage?

Thank you, agodfrey. I think so too! hahaha. And I thought about this A LOT!

Glad you like it.

You can. But there aren't any yet.

I love the fact that people think it's cool, so I'll make it for anyone who wants to buy it. I finally have some time to work on duplicating them, so I'm figuring out time and cost at the moment. But I'll get the ball rolling soon.

Thanks!

Will do.

None. And I've been playing it a lot.

I'm gonna start making more this week. I'm waiting on plastic and I have to make a better mold of the witch to replicate her. Glad you're excited about them.

Yes. They are hand-made.

Steve

If that ever happened, I molded the smoke in a way that the ball will roll off of her hat when she comes up. I think having her up and getting a ball stuck below her is possible, but once again I haven't seen it happen yet. I am trying to cover all the bases, though, to make sure it's reliable. I'll keep you posted.

Steve

Absolutely.

I'll be making both pieces. If people just want the witch, that's totally cool. She'll fit in the tube and probably the well mod (I'm assuming. Haven't tried that yet.) But the smoke won't fit with any other witch, so those will be sold together.

Steve

Today I went down to Coin-Op Game Room in San Diego to make sure it works on other WOZ machines. It does, so that's good. Same installation, screws, etc. It took me 10 minutes.

Just wanted to make sure that part was covered before I start making more.

Hey man!

I love your new witch. Really fantastic work. (It seems like we're all trying to fix that original ugly one. haha.) Right now it only works with mine, because I molded the smoke really close to her dimensions.

Steve

I agree, wholeheartedly. I usually do but it was a last minute decision to film it.

On that note, you know what else would be great? You learning how to spell the word "would".

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Hi guys,

Just wanted to post an update. I've started a list of everyone who has PM'd me, as well as those of you who posted on the thread who want my mod. Right now, I have over 70 orders for the mod which means I will be spending a lot of time in my garage. But I'm happy people like it so much and I'm looking forward to getting them out to all of you.

The cost for both pieces together will be $200.00 + shipping. I'll set up a Paypal account to make it easy for everyone, and will post another update when you can place your order. I've received all supplies necessary and the (pin)ball is rolling. I will start molding the original forms this week, cleaning them up, painting, etc.

I've been spending the last few days troubleshooting the mod to make sure it's as foolproof as I can design it. I changed the form of the smoke slightly to protect her even more from the ball, but honestly, you'd have to do a Shaq free-throw to get it in there. I haven't had issues with it at all, but making so many more required me to be a little more analytical toward the design. I'll be posting my progress in the days to come. Thanks everyone!

Steve

Got it, Eric. Thank you!
Steve

Production has officially begun. (What have I gotten myself into?--haha)

They're really looking great, though. I added a bit more detail to the smoke, and have gotten pretty proficient at making the same thing over and over...and over.

I think you guys will be very happy.

Steve

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I've just started molding the pieces, but when I have enough to confidently proceed, I''l set up my PayPal account and we can go from there.

Glad you like it.

Steve

Thank you everyone for all of the nice comments. I really appreciate them.

Here's the progress report. I've made 40 smoke pieces so far, and I'm really happy with the way they're turning out. Unfortunately, I've been having trouble getting a good witch mold to work with. But I made a new one this morning, so hopefully this will be the one. Once I'm happy with that, I'll get the witch molded as well. In terms of timeline, I'm anticipating another week or so before I can think about shipping them out. So for those of you hoping you'll have these before Christmas, I would say that's a really good possibility. Thanks again for your interest.

Steve

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I agree.

Will do. Thanks!

Steve

Got it. Glad you like it.

Steve

Thank you!

Yes. Both pieces for 200.00. I love his witch but I don't have one to try out. I can assume it won't work, though, because the original witch won't fit in the space. I've configured it to be very specific to the witch I created.

Steve

Dude! (You're speaking my language. )

Thank you! Of course you can. I'll be posting more info regarding that soon.

Steve

I am making progress, everyone. Slowly but surely...

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So...I hit a minor snag. The new witch mold wasn't making me happy, so I made another one. Unfortunately, now is not the time in San Diego to work with silicone rubber, because it takes FOREVER to cure with the current weather. FOREVER.

Good news is I now have the time to work on these things diligently to make sure I send out a mod that you'll like and that I'm proud of selling to you.

So now we play the waiting game...

Steve

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Touché, Minnesota.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

We are in full production. (By that, I mean, I am in the garage a lot.) The molds are working great, but it's taking me a bit longer than expected. But I'm getting there.

Witches are coming...

Steve

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Getting there. It's very time consuming, but I'm really happy with the way they're turning out.

Steve

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You didn't miss it. I forgot to explain that in the video. I use clear double stick tape (the real, heavy duty stuff used to attach GoPro's and things like that). It doesn't budge, and doesn't damage the machine. I'll attach some to the base when I send it out.

Cheers!

Steve

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

I think the machine is beautiful too, and so I took a lot of time to make the mod look like it belongs. I'm glad you agree.

Steve

Yup. Will do. Glad you like it.

Steve

Thank you! You're not too late, but I got you already. I'm keeping track of everyone who PM's me or writes on the forum, and when I'm confident that I can proceed, I'll let everyone know how to pay and we'll go from there. It just takes a LOT of time, so I don't want people wondering and waiting for me to deliver. I'm trying to get a head start, and with Christmas around the corner, I'm feeling a bit like this...haha.

Steve

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Glad you like it, Kevin. I had a great time and it was nice to meet you.

Steve

Hey guys,
Just to avoid confusion, I was invited to the OC Pinball League yesterday by Chris Enright of ColorDMD. He's less than an hour away from my house, so it was a great opportunity for me to get some feedback on the mod from some other players before I start shipping these things out. I've really only focused on seeing it in my machine, and it was helpful for me to see it on a different WOZ, explain how it's installed, etc. Chris was on the list, KevinG was there and was also on the list, I had a few in my car...so Kevin got lucky. Haha.

That being said, I'm going to sell these in order of requests. I've got 24 right now and will be finishing another 12 this week. If you posted early on that you liked it or thought it was "awesome", then thank you. You encouraged me to make more. But if you didn't actually say you'd like to buy one, just PM me to confirm and I'll add you to the list. I will keep making them for anyone who wants one here on Pinside. I enjoy the process, but they do take time, so I can't get to everyone right away.

Thanks again for your interest and the kind words.

Steve

Seasons Greetings, my pinball friends!

I'm now caught up and feel like I've got a handle on this, so let's get these ladies out of my garage! Here's my list for the first 20. If you're not on it, don't worry. I'll be delivering more soon. If you'd like to know exactly where you are on the list, PM me and I'll get back to you.

If you're on this list, please PM me for payment and shipping details and we'll go from there. Thanks! Steve

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MightyGrave

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titanpeguin

ramsfans

Spencer

FlippyD

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solsailor

Don_C

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You guys are AWESOME! I'm really glad you're happy with them. Thank you for all the great comments and pics. I've been PM'ing people lately when their mod is ready, so I've been a little MIA on the forum. I've also been enjoying Christmas, so I haven't really been in the garage much, but I promise there's more coming. And please let me know if there's a problem with any of them. Thanks again!

Steve

Thank you, Nick.

Ha! I'd need to own a Hobbit! I actually was in on one until they redesigned the ball-eating Smaug, then I dropped. Haven't even seen one in person.

I'm really glad you like the mod. Thanks!

This has been a problem for a few people so I fixed it. I was trying to cram as much witch as possible into that space, but I've discovered that everyone's machine is slightly different. (And you don't really see that part anyway).

I'm really relying on all of your input to improve this if I can, so I appreciate the comments.

Thanks John!

Steve

Thanks, Jeff! That's "super" nice of you to say!

For now, the list is open-ended, so I'm still taking names. But this is a very time-consuming labor of love, and a VERY small operation (i.e., me and my girlfriend). That's one of the reasons I'm not taking anyone's money until they're ready. That being said, I'm working as fast as I can, but it will take some time for you to get one if you just signed up.

Thanks for your patience.
Steve

It is a VERY small operation.

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Hey everybody,

First of all, thank you so much for your interest in my witch mod. There's been a lot of great feedback that encourages me to keep making more, even though it's a pretty tedious job.

At this point, I've learned that all of your WOZ's are slightly different, and I've had to do a little tweaking to make sure it works in all of your machines (i.e, trimming the bottom of the broomstick). Unfortunately, I've also realized that it wouldn't hurt to have the mod sit higher to avoid getting a ball stuck inside--because I've now finally seen it happen in my machine.

Coincidentally, I was working on a new idea for someone right about the same time, and realized that this new idea is the perfect solution. It's an inch-high piece of wall plastic that sits between the smoke and the metal plate. I originally built it for someone who asked if I could incorporate the castle walls into the design more. The longer I keep looking at it in my machine now, the more I realize that the mod needs it. I absolutely love the way it looks, and I think you will too (especially if you have the BackAlley Castle walls-I modeled it to match those).

I'm going to include it in all future mods going out, and I'm also going to be sending it out (along with some spacers and screws) free of charge to all of you who already bought the mod (the only work you'll have to do is drill new holes in the back of the witch so she sits higher. I'll send out instructions or a video when the time comes--it's pretty easy). And those of you who haven't received the mod yet will now be getting all three pieces for $200.00. I like it that much!

Unfortunately, I'm going to have to stop adding names to the list for now, so I can focus on all of you who wanted one up to this point. So if you've asked for one on the wall or PM'd before today, you're all good. But I won't be taking any more orders until I can get all of my previous buyers this new piece, and then move forward from there. I want this mod to look and work great, and I know you do too.

So hang tight. I'm taking two big steps backwards to do this, but it should only take a few weeks. I think you'll appreciate it in the long run.

Thanks again!

Steve

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A couple of people have had it get stuck, so I think it's just a matter of time. And unfortunately, the game has no way of knowing if a ball gets up there, especially if the witch is up. It wouldn't break anything, it would just get stuck when she goes back down, and you'd have to go into Witch Test to get it out. I think another inch of height will really make it close to impossible to get it in there.

Hahaha. I had a feeling the trees might be a topic, but I truly can't take credit for them.

Petco. The aquarium department. There's only one fake plant I could find that looks like small apple tree leaves. Find it, take it apart, and go to town with hot glue. The glue eventually snaps off of the trees if you need to remove them. Totally safe thing to do.

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Hahaha. I just couldn't.

Yeah, the wall is coming. But go ahead and install it. The odds of the ball getting stuck are pretty slim. I'm just making it better.

Steve

Hmmm...maybe I SHOULD make a leaf mod...

I don't remember. It could've even been PetSmart. I do remember looking a lot in Hobby Lobby, Michaels, wherever, because the moment i got the game I thought the trees were boring, and putting leaves on them seemed like a no-brainer. Then one day, I found this particular fake plant glued in a little lava rock on a shelf in a pet store for 6 bucks and it kinda looked like small apple tree leaves.

It's out there FlippyD, I know it. It's your quest to find it.

Oh my...

Walls. No trees.

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If the ball gets trapped after all this, I think I have a solution...

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Haha. Nice. It's just the album.

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Those look pretty good.

I'll try to post a small video today. It actually lights up better. The white light hits her at a better angle, and the red smoke has a more diffused, fuller light with the new distance. Happy accident.

Thanks, Eric. You'll be getting one soon.

Here's a short video of how it looks now.

Steve

Just to reiterate, the list is closed.

I want to make sure all of you who have been waiting get the mod as soon as you can, so I can't take any new orders right now. The walls will be going out this week to everyone who already bought the mod, and I'll be repackaging the few I'm holding onto and getting those shipped with the wall included. It's taken less time than I thought and I'm really happy with the final product. So thanks for waiting.

I'm currently waiting on more hardware, everyone. So those of you still waiting for a wall, that's why there's a delay. I got about half of them out before I ran out of spacers, and I had to order those. In the meantime, I'm working on about 35 new witches. So there will be a lot more going out hopefully soon. Stay tuned...

Okay. We are officially moving forward (big sigh of relief...).

Thanks for your patience everyone, but it was necessary to improve my mod before I made any more. Those of you who have the mod already have been sent a wall with hardware and instructions (it should be arriving this week for those of you in the states). The rest of you on the list, stay tuned. I'm trying to get these done as quickly as possible, but my elf and I have an awful lot of work to do.

Thanks!
Steve

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That would be a coven, merccat. A coven.

Yeah, man! Great pic. Glad you like it.

I think you should adjust it. She needs to rise up higher so you can see her. Also, her hat might hit the red plastic below, unless you dremel that out (which you can do, and which I'm doing now as well on the future mods). I'll PM all of you the direct link.

Steve

It comes with instructions, but I'll be posting an installation video for the updated mod soon. Drilling and gluing won't be necessary, but it is for those of you who have the mod already. The new version is VERY easy to install. If you can work a screwdriver, you can install it.

beelzeboob, you made the list...barely.

schlockdoc. I'm taking you off.

wtatumjr, you're on the list.

Thank you! I'm glad you like it.

Thanks for posting that Eric. I appreciate it.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

Boutique plastique.

I'm working on 35 of these right now, which is pretty much my limit for keeping my sanity. But it's going to knock out a lot of you on the list, so I'm looking forward to all of you getting it. Unfortunately, I can't just bust these things out, because they take time to do well (and I'm a stickler for detail). But I'm REALLY close to finishing them.

It's just all this damn painting...

Oh my goodness...it's not gonna be THAT long! Haha. We're talking weeks. And I do enjoy working on them. It hasn't become a chore yet.

Glad you like it!

My tube was cracked as well, and I got it NIB. (It's really bad now, since I've taken it in and out so many times. But then again, it just sits in the coin box now).

Hey guys,
Here's the list for the 35 I'm working on right now. If you're on this list and changed your mind, just let me know. I'll PM everyone when the time comes in case you don't see this post. Thanks!

gungazoo

TaylorVA

2manypins

marvinmax

Jetzxi

Toucanf16

denmark71

redmamanora

RJL

Apic7917

Docdar

belmoresth

Scarpie

RichieWrench

1quartershort

thePLAyNone

taz16

JeremyON

merccat

PinBackpacker

pinwillie

wtatumjr

Stebel

NYG

cyber

jdlu

victor

mtp78

Triplecdad

xsonics2k2

challanger1128

LasVegasJoe

nick72485

Eddie

brett

You're on the next one.

Thanks for posting, Phil. Glad you like it.

Almost done.

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Great idea! $500.00 and they'll glow in the dark.

If it makes you feel any better, the first list is really like the third at this point, and you're on the fourth.

After countless hours of molding, sanding, painting, and lots and lots of plastic...they are done!! 35 of these bitches! (I mean, witches.)

Those of you on the list on page seven, check your PM for details and I'll get them out to you.

Thanks!

Steve

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Seems pretty obvious.

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The one on the left.

Hey guys,
So far, I've received payment and sent out mods to:

TaylorVA
Toucanf16
redmamanora
belmoresth
Scarpie
1quartershort
thePLAyNone
taz16
merccat
PinBackpacker
pinwillie
wtatumjr
Stebel
cyber
mtp78
Triplecdad
xsonics2k2
Eddie

The rest of you, I'll give it a week or so and send out another PM, but then I'll keep moving through the list. So let me know asap if you want to keep your place in line.

Thanks!
Steve

Thanks, man! I'm flattered. I'm glad you like it. Steve

Wow. You guys were all too distracted by the trees to notice mine.

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My whole post fell out before I took the pic. I've taken that area apart so many times, I just forgot to put it back in.

I'm in the process of making new molds that will hopefully fix a lot of things I've had to do by hand. Up until now, there's been a ton of dremeling and sanding and polishing to fix things that weren't right, especially when I decided to make her taller with the wall. Unfortunately when I discovered something that could be better on one mod, I'd have to go back and fix it on every mod by hand. That's been the biggest time suck. Having new molds with all of those changes already made will save a LOT of time. And I'm really happy with the way she looks now. So the plan is to finish the original list in the next month or so, and then open it up again to all of you who want one.
Steve

I haven't checked in in a while, so I figured I'd make a quick update.

The new molds are working great, and I'm really happy with them. I've made about as many pieces as I can, and now I'm waiting on more plastic that's arriving Tuesday.

Other than that, I'm really looking forward to finishing up my initial list, so I can start to tackle the new "unofficial" one.

Thanks for all the nice comments!

Steve

You are no longer at the bottom of the list.

No problem. This is the remainder of the list:

Troey
Eharan
SuS
Shlockdoc
T2play
Rvboarder
Pinballreno
Beelzeboob
Darkryder
Krunch
Bestshot31
Pballinhd
Pingiant
C2Motorsports
Sijcolo