This is a very fine looking and playing machine. Considering there were only 1500 produced, it’s probably one of the nicest ones out there. I never saw the movie. I heard it was terrible. But I do know the game is very fun and challenging as I’ve been playing it for several weeks now. I thought about keeping it. But would rather sell or trade to get something more modern. Like a Rush or Avengers Pro, Iron Man, Spiderman (Stern), etc. Or something a bit older from the DMD era with a similar theme.
As for this Waterworld, It arrived in my garage mostly working. To get it 100% operational, I rebuilt both flippers with new EOT/caps, bushings, coil stops and bats. Also replaced the left slingshot pivot arm assembly, coil sleeve and fuse. And installed two new drop targets.
The playfield was stripped and received a meguiars 4-step buff out (ultra cut, swirl remover, show car glaze and synthetic sealant). All new rubbers installed and every lamp (GI, insert and flashers) replaced with comet sunlight LEDs. Several broken posts were replaced in the process. And a few tasteful lighting mods were added, including trough lighting, one playfield spotlight and flex lights in back to fully illuminate the “Dryland” sign.
The cabinet and head were buffed with ultra cut, rails and lockbar were polished, insides vacuumed and wiped down, trasnslite cleaned and lighted LED flipper buttons installed to replace the stock red plastic ones. All boards inspected and no issues found.
The machine plays fast and fun. And is ready for a new home. I have walk around and flyover videos if you’d like to have a virtual tour. Just ask and I’ll send them off to you. It’s in the garage for an easy load when picked up. Looking for a trade but also willing to sell. Sale price would be pretty firm at $3300. Machine is located in White Oak, PA.