Sold Nice Original Theatre of Magic - £5650

[myPinballs]

As titled, a really nice untouched original theatre of magic. First thing to say is this is NOT restored , it is just as is original. Picked up recently (previous 20 years home use) and was going to restore but its almost too nice originally to do it. A dilemma with a game this nice in original condition. Even the gold rails are still shiny. Fixed all electronic faults on it and plays good. Would benefit from flipper rebuild maybe, though flippers are still good. Both side magnet saves are working, trunk ok and box plastic original not broken. Playfield inserts are not lifted or worn, see pics. DMD original orange. no lines out that i saw. Copy manual included

Minor points are some touched up edges/ old wrinkle near legs on cabinet from long time ago. Old replacement trap door flap, non original white centre targets. Some plastics broken.

Needs to be inspected and played before collection/Pickup. Martin here in a few weeks most likely as i have something being delivered.

£5650

 

[Max]

Great looking machine, I believe those white centre targets are original.

 

[Andy B]

Lovely machine and great price. Centre targets are white on mine too.

 

[NeilG]

May I ask where you are based in uk?

 

[myPinballs]

May I ask where you are based in uk?

You can. I am in sunny Leeds (pudsey to be exact, which is west leeds)

 

[NeilG]

You can. I am in sunny Leeds (pudsey to be exact, which is west leeds)

Thx

 

[Paul]

@Install3balls

 

[Yayzi]

Thats one of my all time wants, may have to sort out a deal ;-)

 

[NeilG]

Thx

Sent you PM.

 

[myPinballs]

Still available . Pm sent doesn’t always mean anything lol

 

[s000m]

Pretty crazy I get people demanding 7k for a TZ and there's a perfectly good ToM going unloved for £5650. Mad times.

 

[Sgt GrizZ]

Pretty crazy I get people demanding 7k for a TZ and there's a perfectly good ToM going unloved for £5650. Mad times.

TZ > TOM

GrIzZ FaCtStAmP

 

[Paul]

TZ > TOM

GrIzZ FaCtStAmP

And i dislike TZ with a passion.

It's all about personal taste. Love other games, just not a fan of either. However i do know many who love both.
Horses for courses.

 

[Gonzo]

Edit to remove frustrating comments

 

[Mozie]

Crazy this hasn't gone in 5 minutes, looks great for an original unmolested game

 

[myPinballs]

Well its here if anyone wants it... When was the last time you saw a nice original condition Theatre of Magic that hadn't been blinged to death or was mostly repro parts?

Can i suggest though please don't write 'pm sent' if you send me a pm, i already know you sent me one!! lol Seems to be the kiss of death on a sale thread..

 

[Wombat]

I guess you also don’t want posts of ’..definitely would but…’, but definitely would but I just don’t have the space. So frustrating !

 

[myPinballs]

Ok to answer some common questions. I think my description was overly cautious as this is not a restored game that i have taken apart or looked at in any great detail. the last thing i wanted was another ghostbusters scenario..

So cabinet leg wrinkle damage means this.. Personally i would just leave it as its 'patina' @!

Broken plastics means this (as far as i can see) Certainly no where near a full set needed..

1) Faded slingshot plastics
2) Right slingshot top cracked
3) Right middle plastic cracked
4) Skillshot cover plastic broken on bottom left hand edge
5) Something different/odd on the top right backboard plastic. Looks original but not like others i have seen
6) Centre ramp left edge broken and has metal cover

Again all of these are not major things, but a new set of slingshots and shooter lane cover plastic which i believe are avaialbe separately would do it. The purple plastics are very hard to get the same on repro sets

 

[myPinballs]

Now on hold waiting for payment

 

[Gonzo]

I guess you also don’t want posts of ’..definitely would but…’, but definitely would but I just don’t have the space. So frustrating !

I shall delete my post, smack my own bum, and give myself a good talking to (in no particular order). It certainly wasn't my intention to frustrate anyone . . . just thought it was a good game for a fair price.

Pleased you got the sale Jim.

 

[Marvello]

Can i suggest though please don't write 'pm sent' if you send me a pm, i already know you sent me one!! lol

Completely agree. 'PM sent' should only ever be used when you are willing to pay the asking price, and even then it isn't necessary.

 

[Wombat]

I shall delete my post, smack my own bum, and give myself a good talking to (in no particular order). It certainly wasn't my intention to frustrate anyone . . . just thought it was a good game for a fair price.

Pleased you got the sale Jim.

It was said in jest and the frustration was genuinely on my side for not having the space ..I just couldn‘t resist posting my own ’want it !’ reply. I smacked my ****, but stopped at that .

 

[Gonzo]

It was said in jest and the frustration was genuinely on my side for not having the space ..I just couldn‘t resist posting my own ’want it !’ reply. I smacked my ****, but stopped at that .

It's too late now. I have already administered myself a sound thrashing.

I've also banned myself from ever playing Walking Dead ever again as an additional punishment.

 

[BrianSoton]

Did this sell in the end?

 

[Cooldude007]

As titled, a really nice untouched original theatre of magic. First thing to say is this is NOT restored , it is just as is original. Picked up recently (previous 20 years home use) and was going to restore but its almost too nice originally to do it. A dilemma with a game this nice in original condition. Even the gold rails are still shiny. Fixed all electronic faults on it and plays good. Would benefit from flipper rebuild maybe, though flippers are still good. Both side magnet saves are working, trunk ok and box plastic original not broken. Playfield inserts are not lifted or worn, see pics. DMD original orange. no lines out that i saw. Copy manual included

Minor points are some touched up edges/ old wrinkle near legs on cabinet from long time ago. Old replacement trap door flap, non original white centre targets. Some plastics broken.

Needs to be inspected and played before collection/Pickup. Martin here in a few weeks most likely as i have something being delivered.

£5650

View attachment 231331View attachment 231332View attachment 231333View attachment 231334View attachment 231335View attachment 231336View attachment 231337View attachment 231338View attachment 231339View attachment 231340View attachment 231341View attachment 231342View attachment 231343View attachment 231344View attachment 231345View attachment 231346View attachment 231347View attachment 231348View attachment 231349View attachment 231350View attachment 231351View attachment 231352View attachment 231353View attachment 231354View attachment 231355View attachment 231356View attachment 231357View attachment 231358View attachment 231359View attachment 231360

As titled, a really nice untouched original theatre of magic. First thing to say is this is NOT restored , it is just as is original. Picked up recently (previous 20 years home use) and was going to restore but its almost too nice originally to do it. A dilemma with a game this nice in original condition. Even the gold rails are still shiny. Fixed all electronic faults on it and plays good. Would benefit from flipper rebuild maybe, though flippers are still good. Both side magnet saves are working, trunk ok and box plastic original not broken. Playfield inserts are not lifted or worn, see pics. DMD original orange. no lines out that i saw. Copy manual included

Minor points are some touched up edges/ old wrinkle near legs on cabinet from long time ago. Old replacement trap door flap, non original white centre targets. Some plastics broken.

Needs to be inspected and played before collection/Pickup. Martin here in a few weeks most likely as i have something being delivered.

£5650

View attachment 231331View attachment 231332View attachment 231333View attachment 231334View attachment 231335View attachment 231336View attachment 231337View attachment 231338View attachment 231339View attachment 231340View attachment 231341View attachment 231342View attachment 231343View attachment 231344View attachment 231345View attachment 231346View attachment 231347View attachment 231348View attachment 231349View attachment 231350View attachment 231351View attachment 231352View attachment 231353View attachment 231354View attachment 231355View attachment 231356View attachment 231357View attachment 231358View attachment 231359View attachment 231360

Is this still for sale

 

[Pick Holder]

Pretty crazy I get people demanding 7k for a TZ and there's a perfectly good ToM going unloved for £5650. Mad times.

It will sell
Now holidays are over and kids are back.
Summer is always quiet for pinball sales.
Look at Venom (yes that is sarcasm)
People on this group knows this game will be in excellent working order, it has great photos etc.
GLWS Jim

 

[myPinballs]

Game is on hold waiting for full payment. deposit taken as i said above. Buyer is away til next week so should be all sorted then.

 

[myPinballs]

I realised also that i hadn't done the gi repairs, so thats all sorted now to. Although the previous effort was working, it was nasty, so i couldn't live with that even though i'm not keeping it.

 

[BrianSoton]

Now on hold waiting for payment

Sorry Jim didn’t realise you’d taken a deposit only saw this. Glad you sold it

 

[Yayzi]

I realised also that i hadn't done the gi repairs, so thats all sorted now to. Although the previous effort was working, it was nasty, so i couldn't live with that even though i'm not keeping it.

View attachment 231905View attachment 231906View attachment 231907

I would have taken it just bad timing on my side funding wise, unless part exchanging a bit.. missed out on one earlier this year. Ended up getting spiderman.