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i hate to do it, but its not cost effective to haul this to the auction, pay fees, and end up with peanuts or even the possibility of going in the red.
do you guys and gals think the arcade gods will forgive me if i part this one?
 

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The Cyclone? That's a very common redemption title with no licensed theme and no video or EM elements and that one doesn't exactly look mint, plus they're still available for sale new from a lot of retailers. I wouldn't feel too guilty. I always say the best thing is to see if anyone local has anything they can do with it but it's not even in the same realm as parting a classic or a more complex/rare redemption title like Wacky Gator or something.
 
yes, and it works too.
im thinking it would be better to offer up the pcb and do something creative with the neon.
 
yes, and it works too.
im thinking it would be better to offer up the pcb and do something creative with the neon.

That sounds like the best bet. Honestly it's such a simple machine there isn't much to be parted out and sold aside from the PCB itself.
 
If you're going to part it, the parts that are likely to be of value:

The neons
The neon board (square board with a large round hole in it, mounted underneath the neons, hangs upside down). Note any neons that are out to make it easier for the next owner - the problem is almost always on the board.
The light ring boards (there are six of these - the bulbs connect directly to them)
The main board (of course)
The player stations with associated electronics (especially if they're not cracked at the corners facing the dome - these tend to wear out in that spot for some reason)
The jackpot displays
The ticket mechs (and the plate they attach to - just remove the four nuts holding each to the door)
The coin mechs
If it's not too badly scratched, the dome (these are expensive to replace, and seem a target for graffiti - they are only sellable if you can sell local, though, as they are too big to ship anything but freight).

As previous posters have mentioned, ICE is still making these - they're a mainstay in the industry. You may want to check with local redemption arcades to see if anyone wants to buy it from you. It looks to me like it might clean up okay (but I've seen better at auctions).

If you do part it, I may be interested in some parts.
 
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Hahahahahahahahah..... wait, you're serious?

Part it like there's no tomorrow. You'd probably even find buyers for the neons. You'll DEFINITELY find a buyer for the neon board, those blow up in all sorts of dumb ways and drag the game logic down with them.

We actually need a button for one of ours. How much, you figure? :)
 
i hate to do it, but its not cost effective to haul this to the auction, pay fees, and end up with peanuts or even the possibility of going in the red.
do you guys and gals think the arcade gods will forgive me if i part this one?

I would never forgive you :). I've always wanted one because I played it a lot as a kid.
Where is it located?
 
Where are you located?

A lot of times if you post these on CraigsList you can get something for them. Probably more than you would from an auction. Especially at Christmas. Clean it up and take a couple of pictures of it working and post it on CL.

ken
 
im in texas near houston. thanks for the feedback and those who pm'd me! i really like the game, but it doesn't fit in and if i have to downsize, this is the 1st to go.
 
im in texas near houston. thanks for the feedback and those who pm'd me! i really like the game, but it doesn't fit in and if i have to downsize, this is the 1st to go.


Tha was one of the Mpoppets I sold last year. Glad to see you have it in the game room. :)
 
The player stations with associated electronics (especially if they're not cracked at the corners facing the dome - these tend to wear out in that spot for some reason)
People rest/push their hand on those corners and they are also very thin areas on that plastic. Now when I order new ones, I fill those corners in with Bondo or epoxy and it really strengthens those corners. I haven't replaced any "upgraded replaced" ones yet. I started replacing/fixing them after 5 months of having them new. (Kids tear easy $h!t up!) I have 2 3 player units and probably replaced 4 of the stations so far in 4 1/2 years. I did "upgrade" a few of the almost bad ones and it diffidently added many many months of life to them.
 
Thanks for the tip on that! Will definitely have to try the Bondo trick.

People rest/push their hand on those corners and they are also very thin areas on that plastic. Now when I order new ones, I fill those corners in with Bondo or epoxy and it really strengthens those corners. I haven't replaced any "upgraded replaced" ones yet. I started replacing/fixing them after 5 months of having them new. (Kids tear easy $h!t up!) I have 2 3 player units and probably replaced 4 of the stations so far in 4 1/2 years. I did "upgrade" a few of the almost bad ones and it diffidently added many many months of life to them.
 
Hate to be off slightly off topic, but the arcade I work at also has a cyclone. It's still pretty popular and I've seen them at every other arcade I've been to so far.

Still, this is a pic of the one at my work... gives the shittiest jackpots..

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