Coin Slot Magazine - #088 - 1982 - June[International Arcade Museum]
Price Guide to the 100 Most Collectible Slot Machines,
Volume 1 available at $15.95 plus postage. The history is on
E 1 1ERS Continued
pages 110 and 111.
The Editor
mechanical parts of the machine are virtually identical to the
Dear Editor,
earlier Jennings CHIEF line, so in the absence of the later
First off, please except my apology for the delay since your
guide you II find that Coin Slot Guide No. 2 for the Jennings
prompt reply. As you can see by the photos, everything has been
CHIEF will do the job for maintenance repair nicely. And it's
sraightened out Secondly, I wanted to thank you for the issue of
available right now at $6.95 plus postage.
The Coin Slot and Review. I was familiar with the magazine a
We're also interested in your machine as that 301,110 serial
number dated May 9, 1963 is the highest Jennings serial
interesting publication.
Nevertheless, everything's progressing just fine in the coin-op
number we've heard of to date.
Incidentally,
few years ago, but didn't realize it's developed into a very
if you're interested in the history of your
machine you might enjoy the latest update of An Illustrated
world in N.Y. I don't know if my comments will be of any use, but
I'll give you the rundown on each of the machines.
Bally BAFFLE
BALL - I believe mine is in average
condition. Interesting notes: the two holes for the cast BAFFLE
BALL sign on top. Also in the center of the decal: A Game of
FOR SALE
Skill, W.J.C. Vending Co. of Hillside, N.J. I've found this
company listed infrequently in Billboard of 193O's. The 5$ is
over the 1C original and was probably added about one year after
Genuine, old stock, nickel
nudger machines. Stores and
dispenses nickels, useful and
attractive. $20. post paid.
the machine's release. I've owned this machine for three years
and I must say there still is "that magic" about getting the
BAFFLE POINT and doubling the score.
Genco SKY RIDE - is always fun. Having the balls glide
down the curved rails is always a thrill. Notes: Excise tax decal
in upper right. Pedestal Tilt appropriately named — Tilter.
Sincerely,
SLOT CLOSET
Art Haber
Editors note: We asked Dick for help with this one.
5929 N. Greely
Portland, OR 97217
Dear Art,
Got your pictures and they're marvelous. As are your
TCS
comments about the machines. Yes, I'm very interested in your
feelings about the various machines and, yes, you'll see these
comments reflected in my copy describing each one.
One thing I was thrilled to see was the Genco SKY RIDE.
That's a marvelous early game, and one rarely mentioned
Mostly, I think, because it was only distributed in the east and
was never a popular Genco item. The squirrely tracks are great.
My collection? Oddball, huh. Hike "early" things. Redgrave
TCS
made non coin-op bagatelles for saloons in the 1871-1904
the opening of our
store in Baltimore's
newest and largest mall.
period. Singer made the first "feature" game with a spinning
star and a bell, circa 1893, and Redgrave bought him out. Field
was an early pinball maker, circa 1931-1933. There probably
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starts a "pinball surge."
Yes, I agree that the Peo is the first kicker backglass. And,
even though its main claim to fame is that it is the first
"artwork" (not geometrical) backglass. No need for photos of
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which is why I'm excited about the book as it'll give all ofit —
my games, and yours — national acceptance. I just hope it
yes, I'd like playfield photos of the Mills PEARL HARBOR,
AT
8200 Perry Hall Blvd.
(One Mile Off I-95)
aren't six guys in the country that are into this kind of stuff,
WORLD SERIES (although a good,
Yes,
The Coin Slot has come a long way.
© The International Arcade Museum
You should
probably be getting it, if only for the Russ Jensen articles on
pin balls.
Regards,
Dick Bueschel
Dear Editor,
This is just a quick note to accompany my subscription
renewal. First, I want to say I've enjoyed your magazine and
look forward to future issues!
10 —THE COIN SLOT
close playfield shot
would help me) or the old Billboard ads as I have these.
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June, 1982
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