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    I should have posted here first.. I have a 1973 Nishijin B model I got locally, not working and found it had skittles in it. I got it working (thanks for the help here!) but have more to do.

    As a kid I played on other’s pachinko machines, and played in Japan when I lived there in the 80’s. I am a craft jeweler and do metalsmithing, so I have loads of tools. I won’t use a dremel, I have a foredom.

    Have loads to do to get this machine in shape... will spend alas far more than it is worth, but enjoying the learning and then maybe get another.

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    Spending the time and money to do it right is half the fun. You get to look into the minds of the people who engineered these games (and very good engineering it is!). Plus you have the satisfaction of having done it yourself.


    I love learning something new every day! Had to look up Foredom, looks like a very nice tool!
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    Ah an offical thread.
    Then the girls will greet you.

    Welcome Aboard


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    WELCOME!!!

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    Angie ...
    Pachinkos, Pachislos, Coffee, Papercraft Ninja, Pinball

    I ran away with the Steampunk Circus!
    I was hiding in a room in my mind...
    You crush the lily in my soul...



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    Hello Rumpled and welcome to the addiction, umm hobby

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    What do you mean? As I just answered two ads on Craigslist to get more... addiction, no!

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    Always have an extra spot available to display a machine that may come along later

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    I am picking up a Nishijin B 75 sumo wrestler one Friday. Got a good price as it is filthy, but not too much rust or burns. Also asking about a 1974 (?) dolphin Nishijin B which is in excellent shape and the price is great.

    Looking at an expensive 1970 Nishijin overflow ... have to pass. Going to stay cheap while I am learning.

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    Its a bit like some of my anime cels. Some were brought for a couple of pounds, some for hundreds. But don't tell Mrs Clam about those ones
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    My center attraction has “sss” on it and I now now it means ssskittlesss! Took the entire back off to clean in anticipation of clean new balls arriving soon and bam, more melty mess was found.
    I have arranged to pick up two more machines... the addiction is real.
    A6962E21-C8C7-423D-9BE9-3F7FD5CCB0F2.jpegAnd 35DC6793-DDA7-4134-924F-0C77A0C1AE36.jpeg

    and this is advertised as “not working” but the back picture shows just a jam... oh so fixable... but worth $65? Hmmmm
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    *screams*

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rumpled View Post
    My center attraction has “sss” on it and I now now it means ssskittlesss! Took the entire back off to clean in anticipation of clean new balls arriving soon and bam, more melty mess was found.
    I have arranged to pick up two more machines... the addiction is real.
    A6962E21-C8C7-423D-9BE9-3F7FD5CCB0F2.jpegAnd 35DC6793-DDA7-4134-924F-0C77A0C1AE36.jpeg

    and this is advertised as “not working” but the back picture shows just a jam... oh so fixable... but worth $65? Hmmmm
    1BA9A933-A92D-4EBE-A01F-3774D564DEEC.jpeg
    *screams*
    never seen a macine with a ball jam like the sumo machine... interesting..

    can you post a link to the $65 dollar machine.. cant see the picture of the back..
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    Here is back of sumo... not as bad as the front looks and I got a good price ($40) for it:
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    And here is the Craig’s list one, much dirtier in back and 3 ball jam on the spoon:
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    I took ssskittless down
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    To get to areas I could not reach... and put it back and it works.
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    FYI, I contacted the guy for the $65 machine and asked if he was negotiable.... no reply and a second listing with the same machine went up now has it for $75. I have 3 now will just clean them up for now...
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    Where in Jersey are you?
    I'm by exit 8

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    I am way up north by New York State, in fact my house is so close to the border we can walk to it (2.5 houses!). Bergen County.
    Once someone from Louisiana told me NJ was the armpit... I told him he was in the crotch.
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    Nope nope nope not addicted...
    snuck out and got
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    And hid it in the garage... is that like a pachinkoholic?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rumpled View Post
    Nope nope nope not addicted...
    snuck out and got
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    3AE560BD-F21E-484A-8C67-AF6E090D2B0B.jpeg
    And hid it in the garage... is that like a pachinkoholic?
    Nice find! Pachinkoholic? Oh yes
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