Author Archives: abpinball

Fabricated lift frame

Posted on November 25, 2011 by abpinball

The main hallway in my house is just narrow enough for a game – there’s no way to turn the corner into a room with the machine in “normal” horizontal position. The only way in and out is with the machine … Continue reading →

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Pinball Expo 2011

Posted on October 25, 2011 by abpinball

After missing Pacific Pinball Expo this year, I decided to make up for it by traveling to Chicago for “the real deal” – Pinball Expo. Chicago has been the home of the pinball industry for a long time, and is … Continue reading →

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Unleash the power of the lamp!

Posted on September 27, 2011 by abpinball

Presenting Tales of the Arabian Nights, the latest machine in my growing collection! Designed by John Popadiuk and released by Williams in 1996, it is regarded by many as having one of the most artful and beautifully designed playfields in all … Continue reading →

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Hey! Call that Taxi!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by abpinball

Picked up a Taxi machine today. It’s in reasonable condition – certainly not a museum showpiece, but it plays fast and it plays good. Taxi was released by Williams in the summer of 1988, and was designed by Mark Ritchie (the brother of … Continue reading →

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