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  • A Couple of New Twilight Zone Mods

    A Couple of New Twilight Zone Mods

    I’ve installed a couple of new mods on Twilight Zone: the Masudaya “Robby the Robot” and the Camera Mod.

    I’ve been after the Masudaya Robby for quite some time. I’d even considered creating the mod myself, but I could never source the right model. In the end, I finally went for it and bought both mods fully completed from Mezel Mods.

    They’re two brilliant additions which have connections to the original TV series.

    The camera is, of course, inspired by the episode A Most Unusual Camera, in which a seemingly ordinary camera takes photographs showing events a few minutes into the future. It’s also represented in the game by the Camera shot, which reveals your award before you collect it.

    Robby the Robot—originally made famous by the film Forbidden Planet—appeared in several episodes of The Twilight Zone, most notably Uncle Simon and The Brain Center at Whipple’s. He can already be spotted in the machine’s playfield artwork and animations, so adding the model brings that reference to life.

    Both mods are illuminated and look fantastic on the playfield. Two really iconic additions that feel completely at home on one of the most brilliantly themed pinball machines ever made.

  • A Few New Mods for Jurassic Park

    A Few New Mods for Jurassic Park

    Today I installed a few new mods on my Stern Jurassic Park, all from Mezel Mods:

    • Raptor Pen mod
    • Barbasol Can mod
    • 10,000 Volts sign set

    I’ve taken my time deciding what to add, as I wanted everything to look like it had always been part of the game—almost factory-fitted if you didn’t know otherwise. I absolutely love this pinball machine, so I really didn’t want to go overboard or clutter up the playfield with too many extras. For me, mods should enhance the theme without taking attention away from the game itself.

    I’m really happy with how these have turned out. They add some lovely extra detail and bring a few familiar Jurassic Park elements to the playfield, while still keeping everything looking clean and not too over-the-top.

    Exactly the look I was going for. Great work from Mezel Mods!

  • World Cup Soccer vs. Lethal Weapon 3: Pinball Blade Comparison

    World Cup Soccer vs. Lethal Weapon 3: Pinball Blade Comparison

    Today I installed new art blades on both my Lethal Weapon 3 and World Cup Soccer pinball machines.

    I used the Windowlene technique to fit them, which made it much easier to position the blades correctly and smooth everything down without getting bubbles or creases.

    I’m still a little undecided about the final results, if I’m honest. I really like how the World Cup Soccer blades look and think they suit the machine nicely. With Lethal Weapon 3, though, I’m wondering whether mirrored blades might have been the better choice.

    Either way, both are a big improvement over looking at the plain painted wood inside the cabinets!

  • Stumblor Pinball’s Tokyo Neon 4: A Must-Have Mod

    Stumblor Pinball’s Tokyo Neon 4: A Must-Have Mod

    Just installed the Tokyo Neon 4 Theatre Mod from Stumblor Pinball on my Godzilla and wow—this thing pops! Pictures don’t even come close to doing it justice. The build quality is top-notch, install was a breeze, and it blends into the machine like it was there from day one. Stumblor absolutely nails that perfect balance—enhancement without overkill. Another absolute winner, love it!

  • Pinball Art + LEDs = Wow Factor!

    Pinball Art + LEDs = Wow Factor!

    Buzzing! Just picked up a few playfields and backglasses to hang in the pinball room—and they look absolutely stunning lit up with LEDs. The colours pop, the artwork shines, and one of them even runs a simulated game with players battling it out—how cool is that?! Huge thanks to Alan from Leeds for sorting me out. These are going to take the games room to the next level!”

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  • Installed TX Door Flasher, Revives my Bally Twilight Zone’s Original Design

    Installed TX Door Flasher, Revives my Bally Twilight Zone’s Original Design

    Just installed the TX Door Flasher board on my Bally Twilight Zone—and wow, it looks fantastic! Huge thanks to Davi on Pinside for making it mega easy to install (proper plug-and-play, no soldering, no stress).

    What makes this mod so cool? It actually brings back a feature that Bally’s designers originally planned but had to ditch at the last minute—four flashers hidden under the central door that fire in sync with in-game action. The production game only ever used two (GUM and BALL), but now the LOCK 1 and LOCK 2 inserts finally get to join the party.

    The little PCB with four built-in LED flashers drops right in under the door panel and blends perfectly—it feels like it should’ve been there all along.

    Best part? It restores the machine exactly how the designer wanted it to be: more glow, more feedback, and a proper light show every time the action kicks off. Clean, reversible, and totally factory-feel. Absolute win!

  • Godzilla Shooter Knob

    Godzilla Shooter Knob

    Just installed the official Stern Godzilla shooter knob, and it looks great! Really finishes off the front of the machine and ties in nicely with the overall theme. Part of me was hoping it might come with some integrated lighting—like the awesome illuminated Jurassic Park shooter—but sadly, no lights on this one. Still, it’s a quality piece, feels solid, and adds that extra bit of flair every time you plunge a ball into battle with the big guy.

  • Upgraded Godzilla Pinball with a Sculpted Bridge

    Upgraded Godzilla Pinball with a Sculpted Bridge

    Finally got around to upgrading the bridge on Godzilla! I installed the sculpted bridge mod by Art of Pinball, and I’ve got to say—it looks fantastic.

    I’d been eyeing this upgrade for a while, but kept putting it off since dismantling and reassembling the bridge can be a bit fiddly. Luckily, it wasn’t as much of a headache as I expected. Took my time, stayed patient, and it all came together smoothly.

    The end result? Totally worth it. The sculpted bridge really elevates the overall look of the playfield and ties in perfectly with the theme I’m building for the machine. Adds that extra bit of polish and personality I was after.

    Very happy with the upgrade—one more step toward my ultimate Godzilla Pinball !