For Sale Bally Playboy Pinball Machine

[Edward007]

I bought this machine from a specialist dealer in the Marche Aux Puces in Paris probably 6 years ago , my memory is that i paid around 6500 Euros plus shipping ..it was working when i bought it..i then had it in my Barcelona office for the last 5 years and it worked there , it is now in my friends warehouse in Potters Bar near London and i want to sell it,it can be viewed if needed and we can arrange worldwide shipping easily. after transport to London It doesn't seem to be currently working but im sure an easy fix for anyone that knows there stuff....whats it worth nowadays please ?

AI tells me The Bally Playboy Pinball Machine is an iconic solid-state classic that remains a highly sought-after centerpiece for any entertainment room.

Description & Historical Significance​

• Model: Bally Playboy (Model Number 1116-E).2
• Release Date: December 1978.3
• Rarity: With a production run of approximately 18,250 units, it is recognized as the #4 most successful flipper game of all time.
  
  
• Artwork: Created by Paul Faris, the back glass features an illustration of Hugh Hefner alongside Playmates Patti McGuire and Sondra Theodore.
  
  
• Audio: Includes music similar to "Playboy's Theme" from the 1969 television show Playboy After Dark.
  

Gameplay Features​

• Notable Elements: Includes two flippers, three pop bumpers, two slingshots, six standup targets, and a 5-bank drop target.
  
  
• The Grotto: A unique upper-left kickback lane that can yield high scores.
  
  
• Special Features: Five "Playboy Keys" that unlock bonuses and grotto scores, along with a "Memory Super Bonus" that recalls points with every ball.
  

Dimensions & Weight​

The following measurements are the standard specifications for this model:

Dimension	Metric	Imperial
Overall Height (to top)	178–179 cm	70–70.5 in
Length (Depth)	132 cm	52 in
Width	77 cm	30.3–30.5 in
Height (to Table)	105 cm	41.3 in
Weight	~101 kg	222 lbs

 

[Arv]

Last one on eBay sold for £1506.10

Bally Playboy Original 1970's Pinball Machine | eBay UK

The Bally Playboy Original 1970's Pinball Machine is a vintage gaming machine that hails from the United Kingdom. Manufactured by the renowned brand Bally, this pinball machine is a classic piece of arcade history that captures the nostalgia of the 1970s era. With its sleek design and iconic...

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[FinalFight]

And here is Alan's one He's done quite alot of work one his :

Pardon our interruption...

 

[AlanJ]

non working <£1k,
working, unrestored 1500,
more if fully working & restored (depends on level of resto).

 

[Edward007]

Last one on eBay sold for £1506.10

Bally Playboy Original 1970's Pinball Machine | eBay UK

The Bally Playboy Original 1970's Pinball Machine is a vintage gaming machine that hails from the United Kingdom. Manufactured by the renowned brand Bally, this pinball machine is a classic piece of arcade history that captures the nostalgia of the 1970s era. With its sleek design and iconic...

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Ouch !!! Ok thanks anyway ..Gulp

 

[Edward007]

non working <£1k,
working, unrestored 1500,
more if fully working & restored (depends on level of resto).

Ouch but ok it is what it is...thanks

 

[myPinballs]

non working <£1k,
working, unrestored 1500,
more if fully working & restored (depends on level of resto).

I'd say this is pretty much spot on and what i was gonna say. Seen a few rough ones, that weren't worth more than 500 i'd say and a really nice one that was around £2k i think.

Not a theme thats super popular these days either i'd say, which will limit your market. GLWS