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jow

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After seeing Phets Pole Position topper thread, I realized how awesome toppers are. Simple, yet cool enough to make a game look great. I decided I needed one.

I picked up a NOS topper for my NBA Jam TE cab. Like I mentioned before- simple, to the point, and pure awesome. I distinctly remember seeing this topper on the TE kit they put in my favorite Jam cab at the Mineshaft in Rancho Cordova, CA BITD. It was like a big sign to show a "new game!" in the arcade. Loved how it got everyone's attention.

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Rad. It's like having a whole new game now.

Care to share pics of your toppers? Post em here. Stock toppers, custom toppers, toys, you name it. If it looks cool, post it up.
 
My custom topper idea is a bit more nerdy and geared more towards the people who are going to play the game rather than to be asthetically pleasing. It is for my Donkey Kong that I have been working on for a while. It is going to be, in the final product, three acrylic bok display stands showcasing the How To Bibles of Donkey Kong...How To Win At Donkey Kong, Playing Donkey Kong To Win, and The Video Master's Guide To Donkey Kong. I will also have a laminated copy of Donkey Kong Strategy from the book How To Win At Video Games. My idea is mostly because people always complain that the game is too hard. With my topper, you can reach up and get instant strategy tips for the level you are having difficulty with or just basic strategy tips if that what you are looking for. I currently have two of the four books acquired...How To Win At Video Games and Playing Donkey Kong To Win. I have a PDF of How To Win At Donkey Kong, but I want the real paperback book for the dislpay topper. Mine will be functional and nerdy as well as collectible. I think it's a great idea...my wife thinks I am a nerd. If someone has the two books I am looking for and want to make a trade of some sort or sell it/them to me for a reasonable price then by all means, PM me. Here are pics of the books I have so as to contribute what I can to this thread...

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umm..I think you hate that thing.................you should ship it to me...............:)




but really how awesome!!! wish I had one for mine!!! looks dope!
 

Is that an original or a repro??? If it's a repro, did you cut the metal holder yourself or did someone make it for you??? From the places I've seen that stocked these, only the sticker was made and it was up to the buyer to make/buy a mounting metal holder.
 
I really want a ded HOTD 2 sometime. The topper is awesome cause it extends the art in the marquee.

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i love me some toppers too.... its too bad there arent more arcade toppers made, seems like the pinball community makes tons of cool toppers and they look great.

jow... that almost looks like a 3 car garage in the pics?? if yes, im quite the jealous man.
 
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jow... that almost looks like a 3 car garage in the pics?? if yes, im quite the jealous man.

Ha, its just a temporary spot. We are moving into a new place next week, and I lose that garage you see in the pic. Ive been playing with sketchup trying to map out the best possible layout for my new 12 x 15 space. Sucks :(
 
Is that an original or a repro??? If it's a repro, did you cut the metal holder yourself or did someone make it for you??? From the places I've seen that stocked these, only the sticker was made and it was up to the buyer to make/buy a mounting metal holder.

It's a reproduction ... I offer them on my site. They are just the vinyl and I applied it to 1/4" gatorfoam. I'm tempted to have some plex / plastic lasercut and offer them mounted.
 
Original topper? I had a opportunity to buy one of these, but passed. It had no topper and was rough. Anyone out there have one??

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It's a reproduction ... I offer them on my site. They are just the vinyl and I applied it to 1/4" gatorfoam. I'm tempted to have some plex / plastic lasercut and offer them mounted.

I was actually gonna PM Brian about that today! Weird. I've been thinking about it for a long time, as foam core just won't cut it.

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