New from Illinois

namnori47

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New guy from South Subs of Chicago. I've spent tons of time in Arcades growing up. Never a pro at any single game, but always had fun. Got my first game about a month ago, then it all started. On Craigslist all the time trying to find the game I want or even a project game. Im hooked! Cant wait to get to know more of you on here and join in some great conversations.

First game: Mario Bros - great condition, ordered new t-molding and it will look even better

Second game - Ms. Pacman upright- ok condition, bought it from a guy that thought it was broke, no back panel, he didnt know you had to have the service switch pushed in. My Gain!

Third game - I custom built a 2/3 scale Ms Pacman style cabinet for my little kids with a 20" LCD and a 60 in 1 pcb in it. They love it, plus they dont have to sit on a stool to play, its their eye level.

Forth game - still searching.....
 
DUDE!!! Illinois is on a resurge!!!

Welcome man. Im originally from rockford, spent some time in the burbs (naperville and des plaines)

and i miss the collectors,BAD..

now im back in the rockford area (machesney park)
 
You will find once you start networking, that there are TONS of chicago area/indiana klovers. Its an awesome area to collect in. Where i live now? not so much lol... but at least the arcade impossible guys live here(and i grew up with gregg)
 
thats good to hear. I just started collecting and already hooked. glad there are a lot of collectors around, especially since i am new too all this, can get info on stuff i may need help with and also if i can help i will.

You will find once you start networking, that there are TONS of chicago area/indiana klovers. Its an awesome area to collect in. Where i live now? not so much lol... but at least the arcade impossible guys live here(and i grew up with gregg)
 
I am in Berwyn. Welcome!!

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All the more reason as to why Illinois/Chicago and NW Indiana deserves a local area group. I don't understand why there is a Washington State group that has a total of 1 thread with only 18 replies. I am sure we would have 18 treads in a matter of a day or two. End of rant.

You will find once you start networking, that there are TONS of chicago area/indiana klovers. Its an awesome area to collect in. Where i live now? not so much lol... but at least the arcade impossible guys live here(and i grew up with gregg)
 
All the more reason as to why Illinois/Chicago and NW Indiana deserves a local area group. I don't understand why there is a Washington State group that has a total of 1 thread with only 18 replies. I am sure we would have 18 treads in a matter of a day or two. End of rant.

+1 Would be nice
 
its not like chicago was the birthplace of arcade gaming and pinball..as well as still supplies alot of replacement parts... pfft...


chicago coin, bally, stern, midway, williams, wells gardner, zenith , happ controls, betson,

continue the list guys who am i forgetting?? raw thrills??? they at least have poffices in chicago.. more?? Nobody has any machine or parts by these manufacturers in thier gameroom :D THeres totally no former employees with huo games waiting to be discovered, and none of the locals like pinball machines or arcade games...
 
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All the more reason as to why Illinois/Chicago and NW Indiana deserves a local area group. I don't understand why there is a Washington State group that has a total of 1 thread with only 18 replies. I am sure we would have 18 treads in a matter of a day or two. End of rant.

Preaching to the choir man. I think one will come sooner or later.
 
Sega is now based in chicago as well.

its not like chicago was the birthplace of arcade gaming and pinball..as well as still supplies alot of replacement parts... pfft...


chicago coin, bally, stern, midway, williams, wells gardner, zenith , happ controls, betson,

continue the list guys who am i forgetting?? raw thrills??? they at least have poffices in chicago.. more?? Nobody has any machine or parts by these manufacturers in thier gameroom :D THeres totally no former employees with huo games waiting to be discovered, and none of the locals like pinball machines or arcade games...
 
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