Dennis Norman posted this video on pinside which was shot by JP DeWin
WhizBang Playfield assembly Vimeo Video link
WhizBang Playfield assembly Vimeo Video link
Whoa Nellie assembly video
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The game is beautiful...love that retro look. Now if only they could do this on a larger scale...
Nordman seems like a goofy down-to-earth guy--his game designs always reflect that he doesn't take himself or the business too seriously...which makes for a great game experience. In my opinion, his work with Stern is not his best....maybe because he was shoe-horned into Stern's "Pinball Is Serious Business" model?
Lots of ball busting going on in the video...a very relaxed environment to work in by the looks of it!
Nordman seems like a goofy down-to-earth guy--his game designs always reflect that he doesn't take himself or the business too seriously...which makes for a great game experience. In my opinion, his work with Stern is not his best....maybe because he was shoe-horned into Stern's "Pinball Is Serious Business" model?
Lots of ball busting going on in the video...a very relaxed environment to work in by the looks of it!
tim.sanderson
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Thanks for posting, that was a cool video.
I liked the "don't you have an office to be in?" line. :lol:spiroagnew said:
Luckydogg420
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That game looks really fun. I'd buy one for the right price.
There is a big article in the pinball magazine on the design and build. They only made 4 machines, but they were very open to the idea of a mass produced game retailing for a couple grand (3k-4k), maybe by stern or jjp.
There is a big article in the pinball magazine on the design and build. They only made 4 machines, but they were very open to the idea of a mass produced game retailing for a couple grand (3k-4k), maybe by stern or jjp.
Luckydogg420 said:
I believe you can buy the playfield and backglass. Then you would simply need to find a donor game. The layout is based on a specific EM. I cann't recall which one, but I think it would be possible to "build" one yourself if you wanted.
I talked w/ Dennis at Expo when the games were first for sale. Really nice guy to talk with.They sold out right away as there were only 4 as you mentioned. At the time he was talking about producing a kit -- playfield and backglass basically. If I recall correctly, those were offered for sale. Not sure if they are still available, but worth a check.
Cheers,
Duane
Luckydogg420
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The backglass is available through pinball life.
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=2133
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=2133
Monkeybug
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Latest issue of Pinball Magazine states that, if interest warrants, Stern will run them. Wonder how accurate this info is?