Ok , I have deliberated over this , and probably going to regret it. but the bottom line is I don’t play it anymore ( more modern Sterns have taken over – currently really enjoying SM and LOTR) and though it is a beautiful machine, its has really now for me become a piece of art and that does not feel right. I managed to put it in pride of place in the Lounge , but after 6 months the wife is moaning and wants to replace it with a sofa !
I have had this machine 9 years , and has been a long part time labour of love to be completely restored. There is more stuff been done that I will have forgotten so this list is not exhaustive but from memory here goes:
Playfield.
No expense spared. I sourced a near mint playfield and then this was sent to be restored to the states by Captain Nemo . He spent a while on it and the playfield back was simply stunning. There are no insert lines, ball wears or anything on the playfield. It is pristine , shiny , clearcoated and looks new.
Cab
Was redecalled so looks new, Has latest stern metal cab leg protectors.
Chrome Kit
Silly expense or how to make a machine look stunning. It has chrome Door, New Lockdown Bar, Chrome hinges , New legs, Side rails and then all the bolts that hold them in al chromed. Shooter handle etc. So it looks stunning.
Restore work
So in the restore , stuff I know was done as it was fully stripped and a playfield swap done :
New Flipper board
New DMD board
New Clock housing and new clock board with LEDS ( white and Blue )
WPC main board was a replaced for a perfect one
New Flippers
New Rubber set
New Plastic set
New Trans light
New ramps
New Balls ( sorry just had to mention those )
Various Switches / targets replaced
In rebuild the Pops were all done and have LEDS and Bumper Skirts and Tops are the colours to match game , Orange , Yellow , Red
And... a lot of LED's put in throughout.
Tasteful Mods
Subjective I know , so its my taste :
Mr Dreads Robby Robot
Mr Dreads Slot Hole Light
Mr Dreads lighted ramps
Target decals
Gumballs in Gumball machine
Gumball light
Twilight zone sticker on Ramp diverter
Blue lighted Flipper Buttons
Backboard decal
Custom instruction and rules Apron cards
In Backbox , some blue LEDs under Twilight Zone letters. Has the LED strip that changes colour behind the door.
There you have it , I have had created a piece of art. My problem is once it goes I will never get another one like this , hence the deliberation.
So now to price. I don’t thnk I will get back what I have paid and I look at the market and machines will not be made like this again.
There's one on ebay for £7250. I think mines much nicer, last one on here in nice condition was around 3500 which was a steal. But I need to start somewhere, In no rush for a new sofa. Would really like buyer to come and see it as it is beautiful
So going to ask £4750 OBO, Straight sale so not interested in a trade
I have had this machine 9 years , and has been a long part time labour of love to be completely restored. There is more stuff been done that I will have forgotten so this list is not exhaustive but from memory here goes:
Playfield.
No expense spared. I sourced a near mint playfield and then this was sent to be restored to the states by Captain Nemo . He spent a while on it and the playfield back was simply stunning. There are no insert lines, ball wears or anything on the playfield. It is pristine , shiny , clearcoated and looks new.
Cab
Was redecalled so looks new, Has latest stern metal cab leg protectors.
Chrome Kit
Silly expense or how to make a machine look stunning. It has chrome Door, New Lockdown Bar, Chrome hinges , New legs, Side rails and then all the bolts that hold them in al chromed. Shooter handle etc. So it looks stunning.
Restore work
So in the restore , stuff I know was done as it was fully stripped and a playfield swap done :
New Flipper board
New DMD board
New Clock housing and new clock board with LEDS ( white and Blue )
WPC main board was a replaced for a perfect one
New Flippers
New Rubber set
New Plastic set
New Trans light
New ramps
New Balls ( sorry just had to mention those )
Various Switches / targets replaced
In rebuild the Pops were all done and have LEDS and Bumper Skirts and Tops are the colours to match game , Orange , Yellow , Red
And... a lot of LED's put in throughout.
Tasteful Mods
Subjective I know , so its my taste :
Mr Dreads Robby Robot
Mr Dreads Slot Hole Light
Mr Dreads lighted ramps
Target decals
Gumballs in Gumball machine
Gumball light
Twilight zone sticker on Ramp diverter
Blue lighted Flipper Buttons
Backboard decal
Custom instruction and rules Apron cards
In Backbox , some blue LEDs under Twilight Zone letters. Has the LED strip that changes colour behind the door.
There you have it , I have had created a piece of art. My problem is once it goes I will never get another one like this , hence the deliberation.
So now to price. I don’t thnk I will get back what I have paid and I look at the market and machines will not be made like this again.
There's one on ebay for £7250. I think mines much nicer, last one on here in nice condition was around 3500 which was a steal. But I need to start somewhere, In no rush for a new sofa. Would really like buyer to come and see it as it is beautiful
So going to ask £4750 OBO, Straight sale so not interested in a trade
