Three star

[Verb765]

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haven’t seen any threads on “Three Star” machines. Seems to be a lot of reoccurring names on here but didn’t see any titles about this brand? was wondering if anyone could give me a little bit of knowledge on this particular piece? I’ve spent the last few days doing my best to wipe the never ending march of time off of it because it’s been around for years collecting dust. And hairs. And bugs. And more dust. My grandfather got this a long time ago and I used to play with it down his basement as a kid. I rescued it from the dustyness and dampness when I was younger and just now have pulled it out and cleaned it up. Everything works except for the lights cause I haven’t jumped into that yet (not lack of know-how, just lack of time). It seems to only have 1 bulb that lights when it jackpots. Is having only one light typical? Just curious if anyone’s familiar with these or can give me any info or insight into it? This is my first machine, first post, first week in the hobby. Just grab me by the shoulders and kick me in the right direction!

[lotsoballs]

There’s a ton of lesser known pachinko manufactures; many of them used the same parts as some of the more popular bigger manufactures. It’s always cool to have something different! That said; most aren’t worth any more than your dime a dozen Nishijin or Sanyo. Unless they have some special features like electric powered center features or tulips or extra tulips/pockets it’s the same value as your typical 70s Nishijin. Most of the small companies went under; although some are still around today. Three Star didn’t make it to the modern era.

Looks like it’s complete to me. Maybe it’s a “base” model that was cheaper if it doesn’t have a low ball level light like most machines do? Good luck with the cleaning!

[Verb765]

Okay cool so that’s why google wasn’t giving me anything! It looks like there’s a lever in the ball rail coming out of the loading hopper so I think I’m going to try to rig up a low ball light. Possibly some LEDs on the more see-through plastics for a little extra backlighting. Seems like a good move since it’s not something extra valuable as an all-original piece. As far as value goes I’m going to get 100 times it’s worth once it’s mounted and I can show my grandmother who’s 95 years old now. Thanks for the info! If anyone has a machine with similar mechanisms/back pieces that look familiar so maybe the parts would be interchangeable let me know so I at least have a kick off point if something breaks?.

[takethecastle57]

and biscuits

[ebb]

Sweet machine
I have a similar Machine, the front tray and decor are nice and definitely a nice find for a collector

[ebb]

and biscuits

can I send you some supplies

[takethecastle57]

You mean biscuits or tea cause I have a Wealth of both .

[Verb765]

So I’ve changed out the lights to LED, added a pressure switch for the ball hopper, and rewired it so that it all functions properly. Plays pretty smoothly! The next thing is a wall mount cabinet and a piece of glass for the inside frame and I’ll move the plexiglass to the outside groove. Should I be using tempered glass? And if so what’s a typical thickness? Seems to be just a hair thicker than 1/8?

[ebb]

In Massachusetts I can send you some flower to go with your biscuits and tea

[takethecastle57]

Nope, I'm good with all snack stuff but a phrase from the Food O Mat from Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy "Share and Enjoy" comes to mind.

[sparky kilowatt]

So I’ve changed out the lights to LED, added a pressure switch for the ball hopper, and rewired it so that it all functions properly. Plays pretty smoothly! The next thing is a wall mount cabinet and a piece of glass for the inside frame and I’ll move the plexiglass to the outside groove. Should I be using tempered glass? And if so what’s a typical thickness? Seems to be just a hair thicker than 1/8?

Machine looks really nice, like the way you were able to add the out of balls switch & lights.

Regarding glass, I came across this thread when I was looking to replace mine, someone had posted that tempered has a tendency to "explode".

https://www.pachitalk.com/forums/sho...-machine-glass

[Verb765]

Thanks sparky! Nice fox body! Going to have to find a glass shop near me then. I'll go with standard glass. Probably going to start my wall mount cabinet this weekend and see if i can't get the lock off and to a locksmith for a working key. And then as soon as i get this hung up i know im going to be hunting for another one XD. too much doesnt exist and enough is never enough!

[Moparformances]

Welcome to Pachitalk

[Verb765]

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uhhhhhhhhhhh I tripped and fell and got another one already…

[lotsoballs]

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uhhhhhhhhhhh I tripped and fell and got another one already…

Recyclers are the best “regular” pachinko you can get! Much less ball shuffling needed. I restored one in about the same shape as yours; same center feature.

I modernized the playfield a bit though!

[Verb765]

That looks sick!! What do you guys use to clean the plastic?? Just tried a little spot of rubbing alcohol (not much progress) and acetone (TOO MUCH PROGRESS) �� I want to make sure I don’t mess this up too much

[lotsoballs]

That looks sick!! What do you guys use to clean the plastic?? Just tried a little spot of rubbing alcohol (not much progress) and acetone (TOO MUCH PROGRESS) �� I want to make sure I don’t mess this up too much

Novus 3 step polish will bring back dull or scratched plastic to like new and shiny.

[Verb765]

This thing is starting to feel like it was stored in a watertight container… but with the water inside it -_-… it’s gonna be triple the work of the other one to fix but I’m more stubborn than this is dirty

[UncleToyBox]

I just started in this hobby in December and already have six machines in my house.


the seventh is due to arrive any time now...

[Verb765]

That’s hysterical I’m gonna end up in the same boat lol. I’m planning on 3 right now so that should be about 20 come next year. You know because that’s how exponents and math works.