My Taito Trimline Come Home

[pookdolie]

There was a place in Pennsylvania that had one in better shape that was $250, but it was a ten hour drive.

I am pretty happy with this one. I just need to fix the audio issue and order up some T molding. I just found out (thanks nerdtendo) that they make repro CPO's, but I am leery to go that route. I am a little OCD when it comes to my Space Invaders

They make a repro control panel & mini marquee for my Crazy Climber, but...I'm totally OCD like you when it comes to this. That + cabinet work would make this thing look amazing. But I rather like the wear on it now, and the parts on it are original.

One thing I will do for sure: get repro instruction sheets for the bezel.

 

[cnlmoore]

I had a taito SI trimline and it didn't look at all like that one. Is that the euro version? Even the manual looks funky, at least the cover.

 

[Raikus]

That's the official Taito Trimline that was sold here in the States. Coincidentally, I picked up my own SI Trimline over the weekend as well

 

[nerdygrrl]

That's the official Taito Trimline that was sold here in the States. Coincidentally, I picked up my own SI Trimline over the weekend as well

Congrats on the pickup. I think they are a fine design.

 

[alejandromad]

What's with the trimline love fest? I had 3 of them and could barely give one away.
I have seen several for sale on this group (recently) with no takers too.
This place can be baffling.

 

[Raikus]

What's with the trimline love fest? I had 3 of them and could barely give one away.
I have seen several for sale on this group (recently) with no takers too.
This place can be baffling.

Location dictates everything I buy and sell. I have a severe phobia of shipping games. Plus, it just seems like certain games have trends. I lucked into my Trimline. Two weeks ago, I knew practically nothing about them, but I liked the look and wanted to restore it to its former glory.

 

[alejandromad]

Well that's cool. I like them too. I have 2 SI and one Qix in that cabinet style. Just thought the thread was interesting given I have seen several parted out the past 6 months. I am limited by distance of a game too so I totally understand.

 

[nerdygrrl]

Well that's cool. I like them too. I have 2 SI and one Qix in that cabinet style. Just thought the thread was interesting given I have seen several parted out the past 6 months. I am limited by distance of a game too so I totally understand.

I think the ones that have been posted have been games folks have bought for spare parts. Some of them were working others not. I know of two KLOV'ers who were parting out their part machines.

I love Si so when I saw this I had to get it. Plus I have an apt and this seemed like a good option for my home. The rest of my games are in my office. I would kill for a Crazy Climber or a Qix in a trimline.

 

[alejandromad]

Here are some pics of one of my 2 Taito SI cabinets... the worst of the 2
http://s972.photobucket.com/albums/ae206/alejandro_madera/Arcade/Space Invaders cabaret/

... and the Qix:
http://s972.photobucket.com/albums/ae206/alejandro_madera/Qix/

I agree... they are cool little cabinets.
I have been thinking about making one of the SI cabs into a Multi-Taito. I'd have to change the monitor (to color) and it's orientation (to horizontal)... bezel, power supply, wiring and PCB... maybe the CP and the marquee too. I bet I could find a good home for all that stuff right here on KLOV though.

 

[nerdygrrl]

Here are some pics of one of my 2 Taito SI cabinets... the worst of the 2
http://s972.photobucket.com/albums/ae206/alejandro_madera/Arcade/Space Invaders cabaret/

... and the Qix:
http://s972.photobucket.com/albums/ae206/alejandro_madera/Qix/

I agree... they are cool little cabinets.
I have been thinking about making one of the SI cabs into a Multi-Taito. I'd have to change the monitor (to color) and it's orientation (to horizontal)... bezel, power supply, wiring and PCB... maybe the CP and the marquee too. I bet I could find a good home for all that stuff right here on KLOV though.

Nice cabinets. I tinkered with the idea of making the SI a multi, but decided against it. If you ever want to part with your CP and bezel et me know. Mine are SHOT.

 

[seinologist]

What's with the trimline love fest? I had 3 of them and could barely give one away.
I have seen several for sale on this group (recently) with no takers too.
This place can be baffling.

What were you asking for them?

 

[alejandromad]

If you ever want to part with your CP and bezel et me know. Mine are SHOT.

Well, I have the Taito Multi PCB (bought from Nix like a year and a half ago) so it would still be "Taito" just more space conservative (I too live in an apartment!). When (not "if") I convert it later this summer, I will hit you up first for the parts and see if you are still looking.

 

[alejandromad]

What were you asking for them?

I was only trying to get rid of one... no one needs 3 Space Invaders that are identical... it didn't work and I was asking $100. It's gone now though it took quite awhile.

 

[nerdygrrl]

Well, I have the Taito Multi PCB (bought from Nix like a year and a half ago) so it would still be "Taito" just more space conservative (I too live in an apartment!). When (not "if") I convert it later this summer, I will hit you up first for the parts and see if you are still looking.

Sounds wonderful. I don't think there will be too many parts on the market for this. If you ever want to sell another trimline let me know. I can't imagine the shipping being too much.

 

[pookdolie]

Here are some pics of one of my 2 Taito SI cabinets... the worst of the 2
http://s972.photobucket.com/albums/ae206/alejandro_madera/Arcade/Space Invaders cabaret/

... and the Qix:
http://s972.photobucket.com/albums/ae206/alejandro_madera/Qix/

Totally awesome. If you ever consider selling that Qix, lemme know.

 

[nerdygrrl]

I have some time and a little spare cash laying around this weekend, so I am back to work on my petite little friend.

Thanks to Nerdtendo, the pint sized beast now has a coin door and a 'new' CP in the mail. He also hooked me up with a great T molding source. Phew! I'll post more photos when I get the goods installed next week.

 

[SeanMcL]

NerdyGrrl^ ....... ^Her SI trimline ................^SeanMcL

 

[Scott C]

NerdyGrrl^ ....... ^Her SI trimline ................^SeanMcL

That picture is classic.

BTW, there is an SI trimline bezel on ebay is anyone needs one (not mine and know nothing about it).

I have a Taito multi PCB and would like to find a Taito trimline cabinet to put it in (I'm in the Kansas City metro area).

Scott C.

 

[Raikus]

You know that saying one in the hand is worth two in the bush?

I guess it could be modified to one working is worth two not working. I have these staring at me every day reminding me that I need to find a way to fix both their power boards. One gives 3v when it should give 12v and the other keeps blowing it's +5v fuse.

 

[modessitt]

I'm going to be selling my Taito Trimline SI in the next week or so. Works great but has a background hum (other sounds work fine). I've already replaced the power supply with a known good one, so don't know if I'll sell it as is or troubleshoot it more.

If I sell it with the hum - $200. If I sell it fixed - $300 (and more time than a week)...