Todd Tuckey shows you a restored Flash Gordon with a new playfield overlay and the time it takes to install it! Plus, a visit from CZcams fans and a trip to see Ming himself in another fun TNT Amusements video!
Thank you, Todd, for your informative & entertaining video about this wonderful, classic pin. This pin has been on my bucket list for a decade+, & I finally found one to restore. Your info about the LED circuit board, etc will prove very helpful as I tackle this project. Also, I enjoyed meeting you at TPF 2023! It was nice to find that you’re exactly the same friendly & knowledgeable person that I watch on your CZcams channel. BTW, you did a great job as MC of the TWIPYs!
Man-O-Schevitz, them new LEDs somehow recreate the excitement we felt seeing these old games for the first time in our youthful eyeballz! I love it and can't wait to have youse guys to re-jazz my fleet of vintage pins! Once I buy them, of course. In the next couple of years. It's like a time-traveling Christmas Tree and really makes for a very cool, and necessary update. Another great video! Thanks, Todd!
Thanks so much Todd for the awesome experience that we had at TNT this Saturday, we had an amazing time, especially me and my girls zapping you to see Ming! See ya soon to buy a machine. God Bless,Oby
I just acquired one of these Flash Gordon machines. This is my first machine. This video was very helpful. I have caught the pinball bug. I am loving tinkering inside this thing.
Haven't seen the film, but the pin is a pretty good player. I personally like how it's a bit of a bridge between the earlier EM machines and today's microchip and video display machines. It's a fun game, the Emperor's taunts brought a smile. "Lucky shot, Earthling."
Black Knight is a classic but personally, I think Flash Gordon is even nicer table. Might be the best 80's table Bally made. Everything just "clicked" with this one. The sounds, the artwork, the atmosphere... great work!
The more of these videos I see, the more impressed by the games of the '70s & '80s. As much as I love todays designers past efforts, the Stern games of today seem to lack by comparison. They seem to rely more on licensed theme popularity than game play. This, of course, is just my opinion. "Get the extra ball!" :)
psychoween Everyone has their favorite "era" ...which can cover quite a number of years!! The new games do appeal to the new generation...but older games are making quite a comeback!
Great game, one of my absolute favorites, and would be my number one choice if I ever decide to buy a pin. Saw the movie about 4 times when it came out, I watch it on video once a year. Looks great as well, nice job boys. :)
bought one of these recently which had a home resto and plays very nicely - much friendlier than I remember from the 80s. Mylar slows it down. That said, Ming is a SOB and everything I hated about this coin gobbler runs true today - penalty drains for direct hits being my pet peeve. That said, I don't know another game which lets you rack up maximum bonus and keeps you invested in concentrating with multiple collect bonus options in two playfields...and at that stage with everything lit, it can make for a 2Million ball....if you can keep it alive mwahahaha. Try again earthling!
Really enjoy your videos! Just started restoring a Flash Gordon but having some major sound issues all it does is hum, was hoping you could point me in the right direction. This version has a sounds plus board. Have tried changing the self test sound settings to 03, and am going to try re-programming the roms. Am very new at this so any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Hello, great video, love seeing the restoration PLUS loved seeing the game play. I am restoring my own Flash Gordon right now and this really helped. I am also using a playfield overlay, can you tell me what you did for preparation before applying it. Did you scuff up the surface, did you fill worn area grooves, etc.? What do you recommend for filling grooves (heavily worn areas) that will not dry out, become brittle or chip away over time? Thanks!
+Joe Ruggiero After you smooth it down, do you clearcoat the wood before applying the playfield overlay? When you smooth down the playfield do you sand over the inserts with very fine sandpaper?
+Joe Ruggiero We do not clearcoat...playfield is cleaned and we make sure its all flat and then clear heavy mylar is put over the playfield to seal the paint.
Are these overlays available on some website? You showed a Baby Pac overlay a few months ago and now this and it has me wanting one for my upcoming project if it is available.
Love the game love the movie. it would be awesome though if they used more sound effects from the movie or some one create a new sound board for it with movie sounds.
High bright? That's sounds all right B-) many years ago strong LEDs were called "laser LEDs". You have to tell what color LEDs are for those who wear Fonzie sunglasses.
another one. Frank keeps zooming in on that extra ball light and I keep thinking hmm that new sticker for the play field seems off. my OCD would be going noodles right now. forgetting where it seems a bit to far to the northwest :P looks better downfield but that extra ball light it's glaring. ahem this is why we keep mylar on the playfield... or why I can't put zagg screen protectors on right :P course OCD sometimes can be a good thing and sometimes it's not. I did not have much problems with an early Halloween floating head :P
I just played this game tonight, it is one hard son of a bitch to win on , the terrible 80s, lol! Good thing it's on mame or I would have to pull out the old quarter on a string ,LOL!
Thank you, Todd, for your informative & entertaining video about this wonderful, classic pin. This pin has been on my bucket list for a decade+, & I finally found one to restore. Your info about the LED circuit board, etc will prove very helpful as I tackle this project. Also, I enjoyed meeting you at TPF 2023! It was nice to find that you’re exactly the same friendly & knowledgeable person that I watch on your CZcams channel. BTW, you did a great job as MC of the TWIPYs!
What a gorgeous restoration.
The TNT team are second to none. Magnificent.
Man-O-Schevitz, them new LEDs somehow recreate the excitement we felt seeing these old games for the first time in our youthful eyeballz! I love it and can't wait to have youse guys to re-jazz my fleet of vintage pins! Once I buy them, of course. In the next couple of years. It's like a time-traveling Christmas Tree and really makes for a very cool, and necessary update. Another great video! Thanks, Todd!
Thanks so much Todd for the awesome experience that we had at TNT this Saturday, we had an amazing time, especially me and my girls zapping you to see Ming! See ya soon to buy a machine. God Bless,Oby
+WARRIOR4CHRIST70 KZ4LIFE Hey Oby...just saw this comment tonight...yes...we did have fun that day!!
WE HAD SUCH A BLAST MEETING YOU TODD! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, WE WILL BE BACK TO DO BUSINESS NEXT TIME.
Joystick Evolution 1 Glad you all had FUN!!!
I just acquired one of these Flash Gordon machines. This is my first machine. This video was very helpful. I have caught the pinball bug. I am loving tinkering inside this thing.
Haven't seen the film, but the pin is a pretty good player. I personally like how it's a bit of a bridge between the earlier EM machines and today's microchip and video display machines.
It's a fun game, the Emperor's taunts brought a smile. "Lucky shot, Earthling."
+Shipwright1918 :-)
The film is great
Great song, awesome machine. Go for the single row vertical targets on the right. Great way to get a high score.
Black Knight is a classic but personally, I think Flash Gordon is even nicer table. Might be the best 80's table Bally made. Everything just "clicked" with this one. The sounds, the artwork, the atmosphere... great work!
Both games are outstanding!
Love this game!
The more of these videos I see, the more impressed by the games of the '70s & '80s. As much as I love todays designers past efforts, the Stern games of today seem to lack by comparison. They seem to rely more on licensed theme popularity than game play. This, of course, is just my opinion. "Get the extra ball!" :)
psychoween Everyone has their favorite "era" ...which can cover quite a number of years!! The new games do appeal to the new generation...but older games are making quite a comeback!
Speaking of older games, do you see many "Cinema" games come through your doors?
Hey Todd, love the Flash Gordon Pinball!!! Great video!!
Arcade Hollywood Thanks!!!
another beautiful job!
Only the best at TNT!
Great game, one of my absolute favorites, and would be my number one choice if I ever decide to buy a pin. Saw the movie about 4 times when it came out, I watch it on video once a year. Looks great as well, nice job boys. :)
Paul Sanderson Thanks!!!
My favorite movie growing up!
Also, get Wallace some more light!
ChristianHarper weorking on that light today...its SO high up!
Truly a great game , I have restored nearly all my Flash Gordon, I need a new strobe unit to complete 🙏
Never played the machine but the movie is worth watching for the music if nothing else.
The game is great fun---just like the movie!
bought one of these recently which had a home resto and plays very nicely - much friendlier than I remember from the 80s. Mylar slows it down. That said, Ming is a SOB and everything I hated about this coin gobbler runs true today - penalty drains for direct hits being my pet peeve. That said, I don't know another game which lets you rack up maximum bonus and keeps you invested in concentrating with multiple collect bonus options in two playfields...and at that stage with everything lit, it can make for a 2Million ball....if you can keep it alive mwahahaha. Try again earthling!
Great looking machine. I am saving up money so I can get one of your stickers on my machine.Lol
***** YES!!!!
+TNT Amusements Inc NO!!!!
Thanks for sharing...
jeanious2009 Thanks!!
Really enjoy your videos! Just started restoring a Flash Gordon but having some major sound issues all it does is hum, was hoping you could point me in the right direction. This version has a sounds plus board. Have tried changing the self test sound settings to 03, and am going to try re-programming the roms. Am very new at this so any advice would be greatly appreciated!
the capacitors are all 34 years old...you should start with changing all of them first! They can cause a hum for sure.
I did but unfortunately no change
Hello, great video, love seeing the restoration PLUS loved seeing the game play. I am restoring my own Flash Gordon right now and this really helped. I am also using a playfield overlay, can you tell me what you did for preparation before applying it. Did you scuff up the surface, did you fill worn area grooves, etc.? What do you recommend for filling grooves (heavily worn areas) that will not dry out, become brittle or chip away over time? Thanks!
+Joe Ruggiero we oriignally roughed them up...but now we try to take off all the paint...and smooth it down.
+TNT Amusements Inc After you smooth it down, do you clearcoat the wood before applying the playfield overlay?
+Joe Ruggiero After you smooth it down, do you clearcoat the wood before applying the playfield overlay? When you smooth down the playfield do you sand over the inserts with very fine sandpaper?
+Joe Ruggiero We do not clearcoat...playfield is cleaned and we make sure its all flat and then clear heavy mylar is put over the playfield to seal the paint.
Very cool game. I've heard it's one of the harder pinball games to play very unforgiving when you make bad shots.
Riz2336 My games always consist of bad shots---so I couldn;t judge that!!
you mentioned an "april deluxe style computer"? what MPU are you using? I know you mentioned Altek for the lamp driver.
That was actually "Eight Ball Deluixe"...which is another machine of same year using the same logic board!
getting closer, any plans for #1000?
Simon Griffiths Yes...we have our new song making it debut that video!
Are these overlays available on some website? You showed a Baby Pac overlay a few months ago and now this and it has me wanting one for my upcoming project if it is available.
David Mayo DO a search for Jeff at Classic Arcades in PA.
Beautiful machine ! How much are these worth I'm looking to buy one !
Nowadays, a restored one would be perhaps $3500.
Love the game love the movie. it would be awesome though if they used more sound effects from the movie or some one create a new sound board for it with movie sounds.
dvddmc I think they did a pretty good job with this...you don;t even miss multiball!
I have this machine just needs repaired and I'm having trouble finding someone to fix it
whats up with the new playfield...printed and overlaid ? How would one acquire one for a Xenon ?
ronald black Ask Jeff at Classic Arcades in Pennsylvania!
thanks ...never seen those before
Thank God for BALLY!! If Gottlieb would of made this it would of been a Nightmare.
Who knows....but Bally did a good job with it
9:11 Gameplay Starts
OMG, I'm from Connecticut!
acholl980 It's not too far from us!
acholl980 Terryville represent!
He acknowledge it!
Bearded Forever I think Ming was stunned!
+TNT Amusements Inc 8:55 WTF IS USELESS???
Beyond Bad Ass!!!
Tour De Flex Records Thanks!
This is based on the movie I remember reading the Sunday comic strips of Flash Gordon and others.
Lyle Johnson Yes, absolutely!
High bright? That's sounds all right B-) many years ago strong LEDs were called "laser LEDs". You have to tell what color LEDs are for those who wear Fonzie sunglasses.
BuySellEveryDay Of course they are always brighter in person!
"Emperor Ming Awaits"
Cary Hawes He never foun d me!
6:47
aaahh Flesh Gordon remember the film well, oooops typo error
alan p hmmmm!
Hi Tnt! Tyler Graves here, is this the Flash Gordon I sold you mid December (7 months ago) ???
TNT Amusements Inc
yes that was it....
What color are the Flipper Capacitors? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
calvinthedestroyer :-)
+TNT Amusements Inc :(
another one. Frank keeps zooming in on that extra ball light and I keep thinking hmm that new sticker for the play field seems off. my OCD would be going noodles right now. forgetting where it seems a bit to far to the northwest :P looks better downfield but that extra ball light it's glaring. ahem this is why we keep mylar on the playfield... or why I can't put zagg screen protectors on right :P course OCD sometimes can be a good thing and sometimes it's not. I did not have much problems with an early Halloween floating head :P
Lee Bartholomew That FRANK and his ZOOMS!
zooms kinda exaggerated imperfections. but those are good zooms :)
HIGH bright! :D ~
Yes...sometimes you run with it!
I like the 1980s machines were cheaper things were easy now in Australia its expensive there's going to a risk of a resession in Australia,America
Flash ahhhhhhhhh
+Joel Stratman ANother Flash Gordon coming later this week!
This pinball has 2 different sound hardware
FortunaChan It has the standard Squawk and Talk board in it they used for several years!
I just played this game tonight, it is one hard son of a bitch to win on , the terrible 80s, lol! Good thing it's on mame or I would have to pull out the old quarter on a string ,LOL!
they don't make them last anymore a specially new cars there plastic now