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For me it all started with getting a ‘Grandstand Astro Wars’ for xmas 1981, since then I have never stopped playing video games. www.zxspectrum16k.co.uk
  • New Pinball Machine: Luke’s Favourite, Stern Jurassic Park

    New Pinball Machine: Luke’s Favourite, Stern Jurassic Park

    I’ve had this one on my most wanted list for some time now, and I’m over the moon to finally have one (JP2). I’m so excited. Thanks to ‘Pinball Heaven‘ for the pin and ‘RetroLogistics‘ for delivery and help with setting it up.
    Every time I played one (at Northern Pin League and at Tilt), it just made me want (need) it more 

    It’s also my son’s (Lukes) current favourite pin, so brownie points with the pick (ended up between this or Jaws).
    So now it is time to play and to mod 

    I think it looks great next to GZ

  • More Video Games and Pinball Flyer Books

    More Video Games and Pinball Flyer Books

    These are great! They arrived today, and the books are fantastic with brilliant quality. I love being able to relax and look through them. It’s just not the same when doing it on a tablet. Real books.

    A big thank you to Greg for creating these awesome books; they’re a great addition. I’ll be adding them to the ones I got from him earlier. AND I have to blame @AlanJ for making me want to buy ‘Volume 2 Pinball Flyers Solid State’ after seeing his amazing collection of pins. I used to only be into modern pins, but now I want a mix.

    Order via Pinballinfo forum

  • WOW, new high score on Godzilla

    WOW, new high score on Godzilla

    Yes, I just achieved a new personal best high score on Godzilla, and it’s higher than Luke’s. He has held the high score for a few months.
    I went into his room screaming, just like you expected. :-)

  • Godzilla “Lolly UFO” mod complete kit, loving my Godzilla Pinball

    Godzilla “Lolly UFO” mod complete kit, loving my Godzilla Pinball

    I recently made some updates to my Godzilla pinball machine. I was really looking forward to this one, so I got the full kit from STUMBLOR PINBALL, which includes;
    – the UFO with animated and triggered LEDs,
    – 2 sling post lights with animation and triggers,
    – Godzilla backbox breath with animation and triggers.

    It feels, plays, and looks fantastic, and it is a must-have. The instructions were excellent, and it was easy to install. I’ve left all the options on default for now, but I plan to customize it more when I return from my break. Overall, I love how my Godzilla pinball machine looks and plays, and the add-ons really complement the original game.

  • Unleash the Power of the Atomic Godzilla Mod for My PIN (Sterns Godzilla)

    Unleash the Power of the Atomic Godzilla Mod for My PIN (Sterns Godzilla)

    I recently received the Atomic Godzilla mod from Jazzbouche. I had ordered it at the same time as the machine. It looked great in the pictures, but in person, it’s even better than I expected. The quality is fantastic and fits perfectly with the machine’s theme. It’s a must-have because the original figure seems a bit average. 

    “This is the Godzilla figure that this amazing pinball machine deserves.”

  • Godzilla “Noodle Bar” building (Tokyo Neon #2)

    Godzilla “Noodle Bar” building (Tokyo Neon #2)

    I just added the ‘Noodle Bar Building, Tokyo Neon #2’ mod to my Godzilla Pin and it looks amazing! It really enhances that part of the machine. The mod is made by ‘Stumblor Pinball’. Looking forward to getting more

  • Enhance Godzilla visuals and side protection with Side Armor Installation

    Enhance Godzilla visuals and side protection with Side Armor Installation

    And now, with Side Armor, Protection levelled up :-)
    Its wasn’t really that bad to install; Luke helped to move the PIN so I could get access to the sides and back easier.

  • Godzilla Speaker Upgrade: Stunning Red Design and Enhanced Sound Quality

    Godzilla Speaker Upgrade: Stunning Red Design and Enhanced Sound Quality

    I’ve been meaning to update my speakers for a while now. I’m happy to say that not only do they look great, but the sound quality has also improved. The red colour around the speakers looks fantastic and complements my Cab perfectly.
    I was considering adding some speaker lights with a burning building effect, but unfortunately, the lack of an option to turn them off while playing games made it a no-go for me. Personally, I prefer to play pinball with the backboard lights switched off.