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Fleet · 02-21-2009, 09:18 PM

That's right. Yesterday I bought a "Wizard" pinball machine, built by Bally from 1975.

It was listed on ebay. Game was located in Burbank, about 13 miles from me. I was watching it on that site and asked the owner of the game if there were no bids, could I drive over and look at it. He agreed.

The auction ended with no bids, so I drove over yesterday to check it out. The owner and I played 3 games (I won 2 out of 3) and I paid for it. It was delivered to my house today.

It was a strange feeling playing a game I haven't played in about 30 years. This always was my favorite pinball game; even back in the '70s it was my favorite.

Here are some photos of it I took just after delivery..

MonarC · 02-21-2009, 09:58 PM

That's really cool I love pinball.

OH Nuts! · 02-21-2009, 10:13 PM

Looks like a very fun machine Fleet. Enjoy it!

TripperFan · 02-21-2009, 10:16 PM

I see "Tommy", but where's Elton?

Fleet · 02-22-2009, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

Looks like a very fun machine Fleet. Enjoy it!

Thanks. I am enjoying it.

catlover79 · 02-22-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

I see "Tommy", but where's Elton?

Fleet · 02-22-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

I see "Tommy", but where's Elton?

Maybe there wasn't enough room on the backglass for Elton?

Or maybe he didn't give permission to use his likeness?

Fleet · 02-22-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MonarC

That's really cool I love pinball.

Me, too. That was my favorite summer destination back in the mid-to-late '70s... the arcade!
I forgot to mention that 10,005 "Wizard" pinball machines were built.

Zoneboy · 02-22-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

Maybe there wasn't enough room on the backglass for Elton?

Or maybe he didn't give permission to use his likeness?

At least he had his own pinball machine.

Zoneboy · 02-22-2009, 01:53 AM

I have these in the basement:

Zoneboy · 02-22-2009, 01:56 AM

This one I'd love to have.

catlover79 · 02-22-2009, 02:10 AM

Sounds like you've got your very own arcade!!

Zoneboy · 02-22-2009, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Sound like you've got your very own arcade!!

I have a few arcade games and a pool table also.

Fleet · 02-22-2009, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I have these in the basement:

Which one of those is your favorite? Or, can you choose a favorite?

Yes, it is nice owning a few pinball machines. Another one I like a lot is "Bow & Arrow."

Zoneboy · 02-22-2009, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleet

Which one of those is your favorite? Or, can you choose a favorite?

Of the 3, The Kiss machine is my favorite. I got it for $500 from an arcade/jukebox distributor. The Star Trek was only $50 but it was a fixer-upper. The Gorgar I bought for $100 at an estate sale. You lucked up getting that Wizard so close to home, I'd hate to pay shipping to the east coast for that.

Although I don't own one, This is without a doubt the best machine I've played and I'd say that if I'd never laid eyes on the show.

02-21-2009, 09:18 PM	#1
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02-21-2009, 10:16 PM	#4
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02-21-2009, 09:58 PM	#2
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02-21-2009, 10:13 PM	#3
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Looks like a very fun machine Fleet. Enjoy it!

02-22-2009, 01:53 AM	#10
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,433	I have these in the basement:

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Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,433	This one I'd love to have.

02-22-2009, 02:10 AM	#12
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