The PinBotz Guide to the Greatest Pinball Machines of the 80s And 90s

The PinBotz Guide to the Greatest Pinball Machines of the 80s And 90s

Author: Kevin Strasser

Publisher: LiviLuv, LLC

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 1411626117

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Whether you are new or old to the hobby this book is for you. Anyone who is considering purchasing a pinball machine that was made in the 80s or 90s can make use of this guide. Pinball machines are complex units made of hundreds of different parts. Hopefully this book can guide you in making more intelligent purchasing decisions for a hobby that can quickly eat at your checkbook. Twenty of the top pinball machines are detailed in full color Tons of photos and information. Over 60 large pages.


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Download or read book The PinBotz Guide to the Greatest Pinball Machines of the 80s And 90s written by Kevin Strasser and published by LiviLuv, LLC. This book was released on 2005 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are new or old to the hobby this book is for you. Anyone who is considering purchasing a pinball machine that was made in the 80s or 90s can make use of this guide. Pinball machines are complex units made of hundreds of different parts. Hopefully this book can guide you in making more intelligent purchasing decisions for a hobby that can quickly eat at your checkbook. Twenty of the top pinball machines are detailed in full color Tons of photos and information. Over 60 large pages.


Pinball Collectors Resource

Pinball Collectors Resource

Author: Robert Hawkins

Publisher:

Published: 1999-10-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780962396212

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The Pinball Compendium

The Pinball Compendium

Author: Michael Shalhoub

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 2004-06

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780764320743

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Chronicles the history of pinball games from 1970 through 1981, one of pinball's most prolific eras. Hundreds of pinball machines from Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Chicago Coin, and other manufacturers are showcased, along with descriptions, special features, historical significance, release dates, designers, and current values. Also features exclusive interviews with some of the pinball's greatest designers and artists. A wonderful reference and a tribute to all who were part of pinball's fascinating history.


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Download or read book The Pinball Compendium written by Michael Shalhoub and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the history of pinball games from 1970 through 1981, one of pinball's most prolific eras. Hundreds of pinball machines from Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Chicago Coin, and other manufacturers are showcased, along with descriptions, special features, historical significance, release dates, designers, and current values. Also features exclusive interviews with some of the pinball's greatest designers and artists. A wonderful reference and a tribute to all who were part of pinball's fascinating history.


The Pinball Compendium

The Pinball Compendium

Author: Michael Shalhoub

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764341076

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Eagerly anticipated, this update of the highly regarded third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers the most recent period in pinball history, from 1982 through 2011. Each chapter is devoted to a specific year and features descriptions, release dates, and historical background on the games released that year from manufacturers Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Data East, Stern, Sega, and others. Current values are listed for each machine shown in the book. Interspersed with the games are stories and interviews with many of the legendary designers and artists who created them. Readers will gain fascinating insight into the planning that went into the games, how the designers and artists got their start in the industry, behind-the-scenes tales of life in the pinball world, and more. "Michael Shalhoub's Pinball Compendium is a great documentary of our business," says designer Steve Ritchie of the second book in the trilogy. Along with its two companion volumes (the first covering the 1930s-1960s and the second covering 1970-1981), this book is a must-have for all who love the sights and sounds of the world's great pinball machines.


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Download or read book The Pinball Compendium written by Michael Shalhoub and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eagerly anticipated, this update of the highly regarded third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers the most recent period in pinball history, from 1982 through 2011. Each chapter is devoted to a specific year and features descriptions, release dates, and historical background on the games released that year from manufacturers Gottlieb, Williams, Bally, Data East, Stern, Sega, and others. Current values are listed for each machine shown in the book. Interspersed with the games are stories and interviews with many of the legendary designers and artists who created them. Readers will gain fascinating insight into the planning that went into the games, how the designers and artists got their start in the industry, behind-the-scenes tales of life in the pinball world, and more. "Michael Shalhoub's Pinball Compendium is a great documentary of our business," says designer Steve Ritchie of the second book in the trilogy. Along with its two companion volumes (the first covering the 1930s-1960s and the second covering 1970-1981), this book is a must-have for all who love the sights and sounds of the world's great pinball machines.


Pinball Snapshots

Pinball Snapshots

Author: Marco Rossignoli

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764321092

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Fifty vintage and contemporary pinballs are showcased, each with its own chapter outlining special features, historical information, game trivia, game rules, collectibility, graphic images, and current value. Over 600 full color photographs provide a complete visual of each game. Whole machine shots, close-ups, and ball's-eye-view images put enthusiasts right into the action. A must for pinball collectors, graphic artists, historians, and devotees of coin operated amusement games.


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Download or read book Pinball Snapshots written by Marco Rossignoli and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty vintage and contemporary pinballs are showcased, each with its own chapter outlining special features, historical information, game trivia, game rules, collectibility, graphic images, and current value. Over 600 full color photographs provide a complete visual of each game. Whole machine shots, close-ups, and ball's-eye-view images put enthusiasts right into the action. A must for pinball collectors, graphic artists, historians, and devotees of coin operated amusement games.


The Complete Pinball Book

The Complete Pinball Book

Author: Marco Rossignoli

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780764315862

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This fantastic book tells the detailed history of pinball games from the 1930s to the 1990s, including the evolution of all sorts of game features--from flippers and bumpers to sound, scoring, and tilt mechanisms--all immersed in the complex and magnificent artwork characteristic of pinball machines. Pinball manufacturing giants like Gottlieb, Williams, and Bally are well represented, in addition to several lesser-known and foreign manufacturers. With a listing of over 3,000 games built to date, statistics, updated pricing information, and over 900 color photographs (including close-ups, flyers, images of rare prototypes, and games never before seen in print), this is essential for the libraries of all pinball lovers. The pinball machine is here to stay--due in part to the exponential increase in the number of serious collectors and enthusiasts. What other modern amusement machine can boast a longevity of over 60 years, withstanding the test of time and ever-changing technology, while maintaining its instantly recognizable form? The rolling, bouncing silver ball, as unpredictable as the flip of a coin or even life itself, has kept up with cutting-edge advancements in electronics, mechanics, and even computers, to amuse and test the skill of players worldwide!


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Download or read book The Complete Pinball Book written by Marco Rossignoli and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fantastic book tells the detailed history of pinball games from the 1930s to the 1990s, including the evolution of all sorts of game features--from flippers and bumpers to sound, scoring, and tilt mechanisms--all immersed in the complex and magnificent artwork characteristic of pinball machines. Pinball manufacturing giants like Gottlieb, Williams, and Bally are well represented, in addition to several lesser-known and foreign manufacturers. With a listing of over 3,000 games built to date, statistics, updated pricing information, and over 900 color photographs (including close-ups, flyers, images of rare prototypes, and games never before seen in print), this is essential for the libraries of all pinball lovers. The pinball machine is here to stay--due in part to the exponential increase in the number of serious collectors and enthusiasts. What other modern amusement machine can boast a longevity of over 60 years, withstanding the test of time and ever-changing technology, while maintaining its instantly recognizable form? The rolling, bouncing silver ball, as unpredictable as the flip of a coin or even life itself, has kept up with cutting-edge advancements in electronics, mechanics, and even computers, to amuse and test the skill of players worldwide!


Pinball Perspectives

Pinball Perspectives

Author: Marco Rossignoli

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors w

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764326097

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Describes pinball machines both vintage and contemporary and 50 games. Each chapter outlines a game's special features, historical background, game rules, graphic images, collectibility and current value.


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Download or read book Pinball Perspectives written by Marco Rossignoli and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors w. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes pinball machines both vintage and contemporary and 50 games. Each chapter outlines a game's special features, historical background, game rules, graphic images, collectibility and current value.


The Pinball Compendium, 1930s-1960s

The Pinball Compendium, 1930s-1960s

Author: Michael Shalhoub

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 9780764315275

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Chronicles the development of pinball machines from the 1930s through the late 1960s, featuring exclusive interviews with some of the greatest designers in the industry. Hundreds of pinball machines from Gottlieb, Bally, Genco, Williams, United, and others are showcased, along with descriptions of the games, special features, historical significance, release dates, names of designers and artists, and current values.


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Download or read book The Pinball Compendium, 1930s-1960s written by Michael Shalhoub and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the development of pinball machines from the 1930s through the late 1960s, featuring exclusive interviews with some of the greatest designers in the industry. Hundreds of pinball machines from Gottlieb, Bally, Genco, Williams, United, and others are showcased, along with descriptions of the games, special features, historical significance, release dates, names of designers and artists, and current values.


Tilt!

Tilt!

Author: Candace Ford Tolbert

Publisher:

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 9780916870140

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The Pinball Price Guide

The Pinball Price Guide

Author: Pinballeric

Publisher: Pinballeric LLC

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780615731537

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Continuing the tradition of pinball collecting, The Pinball Price Guide, Ninth Edition by Pinballeric(TM) is the ideal reference for anyone-collector, buyer, or seller-trying to determine the current value and fair price of a pinball machine. The Price Guide, which covers the price values of over 2000 collectible games produced for the U.S. market from 1931-2012, is unique in that it breaks down pricing into three classes (1-Best, 2-Good, 3-OK), determined by the condition of a game's backglass, playfield, and cabinet. In addition to pricing averages, the book lists the most collectible games for each era of machine. In the "Collector's Corner," there are four new articles written by industry experts who discuss collecting specific types of games: Prewar (Flipperless), Bingo-style, Woodrails, and Electro-Mechanical. Besides tips on caring for and maintaining games and a list of resources of interest to pinball enthusiasts, the book provides a useful worksheet to help get organized and understand the actual costs of buying or selling a game-beyond the game itself. Whether you are an established or beginning collector, selling a game found in the basement, or looking for an addition to your home game room, The Pinball Price Guide by Pinballeric(TM) is an essential resource for buying or selling a pinball machine.


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Download or read book The Pinball Price Guide written by Pinballeric and published by Pinballeric LLC. This book was released on 2013 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continuing the tradition of pinball collecting, The Pinball Price Guide, Ninth Edition by Pinballeric(TM) is the ideal reference for anyone-collector, buyer, or seller-trying to determine the current value and fair price of a pinball machine. The Price Guide, which covers the price values of over 2000 collectible games produced for the U.S. market from 1931-2012, is unique in that it breaks down pricing into three classes (1-Best, 2-Good, 3-OK), determined by the condition of a game's backglass, playfield, and cabinet. In addition to pricing averages, the book lists the most collectible games for each era of machine. In the "Collector's Corner," there are four new articles written by industry experts who discuss collecting specific types of games: Prewar (Flipperless), Bingo-style, Woodrails, and Electro-Mechanical. Besides tips on caring for and maintaining games and a list of resources of interest to pinball enthusiasts, the book provides a useful worksheet to help get organized and understand the actual costs of buying or selling a game-beyond the game itself. Whether you are an established or beginning collector, selling a game found in the basement, or looking for an addition to your home game room, The Pinball Price Guide by Pinballeric(TM) is an essential resource for buying or selling a pinball machine.