Yep, my grail was a 25'' Smash TV, got it from a KLOV'er last year - Robochronic: THANX.. again!
Pin grail: A White Water (H2O) pin - still looking.
Pin grail: A White Water (H2O) pin - still looking.
What's your grail and have you found it yet?
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kspiff
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Every game in my collection was at grail status since I was a kid excepting perhaps Millipede and South Park, and Q*bert may not count since I never played the arcade version (C64 cart) until I got my machine. Didn't play Millipede until I was in my 20s, but it became a grail as well pretty fast.
A cockpit Star Wars with a 25" Amp would be a bit nicer than the upright I have tho lol. More grail-y.
A cockpit Star Wars with a 25" Amp would be a bit nicer than the upright I have tho lol. More grail-y.
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Bouncer..... (like you didn't already know it) 
Maybe some day.
Maybe some day.
OregonPacman
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Super Pac-Man. Obtained two years ago, last month. Its the cocktail table, which I really like but the upright is what I really want. Perhaps someday.
These games are the ones I have wanted since I first played them. To me, these are the best games since I started playing games in 1978. There are a lot of other games that I like and would like to own, but if I had space for only 5 vids and 3 pins, these are what would be there.
Donkey Kong
Stunt Cycle
Tempest
Hydro Thunder
Area 51
High Speed
Pinbot
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Only two left to add to the collection: Area 51 and Star Trek
Donkey Kong
Stunt Cycle
Tempest
Hydro Thunder
Area 51
High Speed
Pinbot
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Only two left to add to the collection: Area 51 and Star Trek
It was Star Wars. I actually ended up trading a Warrior for mine...sorry DJW90! I've heard that the Warrior has since moved on up close to you though. I can probably figure out who has it now if you like. It was complete and worked mostly but needed a restoration.
Oddly I've owned like 5 more Star Wars machines since then without even really looking for them. Wish I would have hung onto the Warrior now.
Oddly I've owned like 5 more Star Wars machines since then without even really looking for them. Wish I would have hung onto the Warrior now.
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philt80
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I never got to experience a Super Pac in the arcades...Definitely the coolest cabinet design of the Pac family for sure though
Lately I'm addicted to Pac-Man...though I know I'll never reach Billy Mitchell fame or even a kill screen, I'm still practicing perfect patterns: http://nrchapman.com/pacman/
I'm also currently in the middle of restoration of my first Pac-Man...a cab I've wanted forever despite it's "dime a dozen" status.
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philt80
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Bouncer..... (like you didn't already know it)
That game looks awesome!!! Another one I'd never seen before.
I've not seen a functioning one since I played it regularly at Aladdin's Castle, but I'd love to find an Exidy Star Fire cockpit. While we're on the cockpit kick, I'd also like to get a Star Wars cockpit (lower priority since I have an upright, but would still be cool to have).
"Grails" I have: Galaga, Tron, Tempest, and Simpsons Pinball Party.
Wants but not grails: Tron Legacy LE pinball, Discs of Tron (upright, can't dedicate the space for an EDOT), and Ice Cold Beer or Zeke's Peak (prefer ICB).
"Grails" I have: Galaga, Tron, Tempest, and Simpsons Pinball Party.
Wants but not grails: Tron Legacy LE pinball, Discs of Tron (upright, can't dedicate the space for an EDOT), and Ice Cold Beer or Zeke's Peak (prefer ICB).
p1899m
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The Pit I love that game. I have not found It yet
Yeah I'm sure there's no chance of finding one of those. Especially in nice condition.
AUSyTyIN
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X-men 4 player (6 player won't fit into my game room), yes I own it
DK1
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My Grail was Donkey Kong. Almost impossible to find in The Netherlands/ Europe, but luckily Bruno from dragonlairfans.com arranged a group buy, so we imported about 20 Nintendo cabs from the states. Here is mine, almost fully restored:
Xerico
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Since I am mostly a pinball collector, I do not have a true "grail" for video games.
However, The Top 3 on my list were Major Havoc, Warrior and Star Wars.
I have since acquired Major Havoc and Star Wars is on its way.
So my new Top 3 includes Warrior, Chiller and Tournament Cyberball 2072 Dedicated Four Player.
I would also love to find a dedicated Major Havoc and Cockpit Star Wars, but those are really not likely since I don't expect that I would pay current market price for either.
Marcus
However, The Top 3 on my list were Major Havoc, Warrior and Star Wars.
I have since acquired Major Havoc and Star Wars is on its way.
So my new Top 3 includes Warrior, Chiller and Tournament Cyberball 2072 Dedicated Four Player.
I would also love to find a dedicated Major Havoc and Cockpit Star Wars, but those are really not likely since I don't expect that I would pay current market price for either.
Marcus
Tornadoboy
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Sort of, I've got the complete guts of a Victory cab, artwork, control panel, and several non-working boardsets, I've got to give/build them a home and get them working.
The only game I specifically looked for for years was an Ice Cold Beer or Zeke's Peak. I got a ZP this year. My current grail is the elusive thing called more space, but I'm working on it.
Edit: I got it this year, not last year. Wow. Brain no work so good this morning.
Edit: I got it this year, not last year. Wow. Brain no work so good this morning.
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Yeah, I'd say ZP is right at the top of my wish list right now. They sure don't come up often around these parts though. I passed on an ICB recently that was close to me due to the price.
Les Manley
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Grail has to be Star Trek: Next Generation pinball. Loved it on route and always wanted one, never thought it could happen. I got lucky and picked one up really cheap though, I doubt it will ever go anywhere.
Mine wasn't cheap, and it wasn't local... but after ~5 years of semi-looking I hadn't seen one pop up locally for sale so just bit the bullet and had it shipped. I waffled on the price originally, but the wife talked me into it (I think to get me to shut up about looking for one for another 5 years
)Too bad I've had it for 4 months, and it's been in storage for all but 4 days.
