![]() Today, these antiques sell for $500 to $1,000, primarily to hardcore collectors of historic Gottlieb machines. However, the first mass-produced coin-op sensation was " Baffle Ball," which you could play for a penny in taverns and drugstores across the country. It's generally agreed the first was a 1931 table named " Whiffle Board." During the Great Depression, companies aiming to profit from pinball's popularity began developing coin-operated machines. Value: $500-$1,000 Bottom Line: 'Baffle Ball'Įarly pinball machines were bagatelle-style tables (or "marble games") lacking flippers. (We're talking thousands of dollars.) 15. ![]() Going back to the birth of coin-op pinball in the 1930s, we careened down arcade memory lane and flipped the flippers on 15 machines - from classics to curios - for a round-up of collectible tables you'll need more than a pocketful of quarters to afford. Far more popular are pins dating to the '70s and '80s, and particularly the '90s - widely considered modern pinball's "golden age." To compete with video games, the era saw pinball machines become more imaginative and complex while offering all sorts of gimmicky, sensory stimuli. In fact, many pinball fanatics (aka "pinheads") show little interest in tables from the 1950s and '60s. Unlike most other collectible genres, older artifacts aren't necessarily the priciest. And for pinball wizards who came of age playing the silver ball, the nostalgic desire to have an old favorite in their home drives a healthy collectors' market for vintage machines. Whether it was the old Harlem Globetrotters machine at the pizzeria or the “Twilight Zone” pin at the local dive bar, everyone had their go-to game. Inside the Market for Vintage Pinball Machinesīefore video games conquered the world, pinball ruled. Based in Addiscombe/Croydon near London, England please call us to make an appointment today on +44 7931 819 379 to view our games for sale or take a look.Pinball machines dating to the '70s and '80s, and particularly the '90s, are fueling nostalgia and finding treasured spots in collectors’ homes. You can play our quality refurbished pinball machines before you buy. We don't charge any fees to view our vintage pinball machines nor do we apply any pressure to buy. Whatever your reason for wanting to buy a game we feel confident that Pinball Creative can provide a superb game from the golden age of pinball. It can be competitive and often frustrating to play. Pinball is about fun, happiness, enjoyment and nostalgia. ![]() Please feel free to contact us about anything you want to ask. This usually takes time (between three to six months) as these games are becoming rarer and rarer and increasingly harder to find. You can choose from the games on our pages or alternatively contact us and commission us to find the game you want. We only deal in classic American games from the top manufactures including Bally, Williams and Gottlieb. We hold a stock of iconic pinball games from the 1950′s to the 70′s. Please have a look at the range of EM and Solid-State pinball machines we have to offer on the following pages. To let them experience the thrill of the ball launch, flippers, lights, sounds and glowing blackglass of a classic game. We also want to introduce the younger generations to tangible real pinball machines and guide them away from virtual (non) reality. Pinball Creative is all about bringing back nostalgic moments for those of you lucky enough to remember arcades jam packed full of pinball machines. We take immense pride in our work and only want our pinball tables and classic pinball machines to play as good if not better than when they left their factory. Our pinball machine restoration work has no comparisons. We also take commissions to find the perfect game for you >Īt Pinball Creative we take our restoration work seriously and there are no compromises in the parts we use and the time we take. ![]() We source our classic EM pinball games carefully: They are handpicked in Europe and fully refurbished in London.
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