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Does anyone know someone who can supply a vintage victorian arcade for a Steampunk festival in Hinckley Leicestershire around Spring/Summer next year?

I found this advert on the Pinball Heaven website. As much as I appreciate the amount of work that has gone into the restoration I do feel it has been "Over Restored": http://www.pinballheaven.co.uk/shop/books-and-collectables-bryan-elevenses-classic-allwin-p-2062.html They do sell a few p...

There is indeed a Henry Powell Jnr.

Powells have been going for absolutely ages. They still get a lot of trade from seaside arcades and casino slots.

He got me the original glass for a Jubilee Golden Falls, plus the surround strips - all chromed.
I never would have found those myself.

How I delight in telling my children's mates that the Sega "Vest Pocket" was actually the original "Game Cube" made by Sega!

I'll refer back to this, the only machine I've had with a traceable history and one previous owner! I bought this in Aug 2000 for about £240. I know the family of showmen to whom it belonged and was invited to view a small stock of machines in the back of a trailer which had been left untouched, und...

This isn't specifically slot related but, as I mentioned the subject of Preservation Vs Restoration in an earlier thread, I thought you could relate to this: I recently visited an old friend who has a huge shop full of collectable goodies. He split up from his business partner who shared a portion o...

You can just make out some of the speckled stuff on the base. It has the same finish on the sides. As much as I like to see these machines embellished with polished oak sides and stove finish, I am actually proud of it. Knowing the full history of this machine by talking to it's previous owner, and ...

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Back in 1998 I used to work with a guy who, despite his age used to go out clubbing at these strange cyber-punk events. One dark Halloween he challenged me to go out with him and a lady to a club which was hosting a "zombie fest" event and that I had to go in fancy dress. All I could think...

Talking of chrome plating.... There is a research group at the Uni where I work who have developed a plating material which cleans, polishes, etches and plates a near-chrome finish in one process! They are using a new chemical technology called "ionic liquid" which differ from conventional...

I never heard of that, these must be something like casino tokens - where they only have a value within the establishment in which they were issued?
I'll certainly be looking out for them from now on!

Whilst working in the arcades during the '90s, I sometimes got a chance to visit the BACTA amusement trades exhibition. I remember having a conversation with a Mr Powell on the Powell's Automatics stand. He said they were in the process of acquiring large amounts of 1970s bandits with the intention ...

It's a long-shot but I think it's worth trying Henry Powell Automatics, as they used to sell second-hand glasses for about £25. They also make repro parts: http://www.1armedbandit.co.uk/80336/info.php?p=5

Most of my Segas have all been crackle-finish (not to be mistaken for Hammerite), but I had a late one with a bright red smooth glossy finish which was starting to crack with age. I believe both used a powder coat / baked process. One must remember that in the late 60's to 70's there were UK firms a...

Malcymal is quite right, and as I understand it, Bitcoins are a computer file in the form of a digital code, each one being unique. Each successive code is complex enough to prevent anyone de-cyphering the algorithm.The codes will match those stored in the Bitcoin central system, from which they are...

I still have that very machine, in all its original beauty!

I feel your sorrow, in the form of the Jennings Governor I "let go" to George a few years back.

Er......hi guys! I’m still about, mainly building animatronics and special effects for theme parks, fairgrounds and model villages etc. Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/SteinElectronics. Oh and there is the other thing, where I have this traveling cynical satirical music show: https://www.f...

I came across this pic today on the "retronaut" website (http://www.retronaut.com/2013/04/smashi ... -machines/)