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by john t peterson
Wed Dec 06, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member from Canterbury
Replies: 6
Views: 424

Re: New member from Canterbury

You are a perfect candidate for membership, Jon. Your rehab accomplishments over an amazing range of items is nothing short of astounding. If we were a company, you would be "Head Engineer without Peer." Welcome aboard. J Peterson Nominating Committee, USA PS. Your wife must be a Saint. I'...
by john t peterson
Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Jubilee Riviera Cabinet Style 1950s/'60s bandit ID
Replies: 7
Views: 2085

Re: Jubilee Riviera Cabinet Style 1950s/'60s bandit ID

coppinpr wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:08 pmI find this glass a bit disturbing. For some obscure reason the girl has a diamond-studded eye patch over her left eye. Looks very weird to me, and it's not the only glass she appears on.
A "one-eyed Jill?"

J Peterson
All in, USA
by john t peterson
Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Spicers Auction 24.11.2023
Replies: 20
Views: 2812

Re: Spicers Auction 24.11.2023

I used to own a later version of the Chicago Coin "Basketball Champ." Same game, different case. It was a fantastic game and a delight to play. The original version, offered here, is well worth the starting bid, provided it works.

J Peterson
Round Ball fan, USA
by john t peterson
Fri Nov 17, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: No Room in the Inn
Replies: 14
Views: 1919

Re: No Room in the Inn

Never let facts stand in the way of a good story. :didact:

J Peterson
Fact chucker, USA
by john t peterson
Sun Nov 12, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Allwin identification
Replies: 10
Views: 850

Re: Allwin identification

I'm pretty sure it's a Whales machine, maybe recased. Here are two.
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by john t peterson
Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Saleroom roundups
Replies: 225
Views: 132677

Re: Saleroom roundups

$553 USD for a Bryans Hidden Treasure?? Blimey. The Yanks are blithering idiots. Someone stole this machine.

J Peterson
Crying in my beer, USA. !!CHEERS!!
by john t peterson
Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Genco King Fish
Replies: 10
Views: 854

Re: Genco King Fish

According to the Arcade Museum, it was an electro-mechanical pinball machine.
by john t peterson
Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Isle of Man Grand Prix Steer-a-ball
Replies: 19
Views: 6864

Re: Isle of Man Steer-a-ball

The American TV show "60 Minutes" ran an episode on the Isle of Man TT race last Sunday: https://www.iomtt.com/news/2023/10/22/t ... us-tv-show

It's an insane race.

J Peterson
Cycleless, USA
by john t peterson
Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Caille / Clement & Whales Countertop disc machines
Replies: 160
Views: 85682

Re: Caille / Clement & Whales Countertop disc machines

That's it, Mr. P. You are no longer just web site guru par excellent, you are now a distinguished researcher and author. We all now await with bated breath, your upcoming tome: "Allwins; Origins and Examples, A Delight for the Common Man."

J Peterson
All in for allwins, USA
by john t peterson
Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Early Memories
Replies: 7
Views: 8012

Re: Early Memories

Wow! What a terrific story, coppinpr. It could well serve as the basis for a movie. It has everything: money, criminals, foreigners and a young lad in the middle. Someone call Spielberg.

J Peterson
Stage right, USA