This is one of the best pinball machines ever. Outstanding refurbishment, btw. Whirlwind progresses in excitement as the player executes the numerous functions. Real energy, urgency, panic. Can't praise this design enough.
Whirlwind, one of my all time favorite pin, played it endlessly in college. Unfortunately I never got around to playing one at the Allentown Show, it was sold before I had the chance. One to never return again was in the Carousel Arcade in Seaside Heights, NJ. It survived Sandy only to be consumed by the fire that destroyed the southern end of the boardwalk. I only had the opportunity to play it once between the storm and the fire.
I played this game a lot at an arcade back in 1990. The very next year, Mr Bungle released their self titled album and the song Stubb (A Dub) has the whirlwind sound effect in it from this pinball machine. To this day when I listen to that song, I get a big smile when I hear that sound effect. Good times.
There actually is a company working on making Pro Pinball Timeshock into a real machine. I think their name is Silverball Productions. I know there's also a remastered version too of the game
great looking whirlwind, I'm getting one down the road but a stern monopoly is in my near future. coming to Michigan from Tennessee. I was thinking to send it to you all for a tune up as needed, if needed. I'm looking to start a lucrative friendship. ty, jj
Oh yeah, it was a very big part of my childhood. The gameroom I played in had Whirlwind and Funhouse....and when they got rid of them (they got moved to a Chuck e Cheese), I cried my ten year old eyes out! haha Seeing these machines on your channel more than makes my day and watching how much you guys love and care for these machines is really heartwarming. Thanks for the videos (and the thought, time and love put into them) and the response! you guys are awesome!
Of all the pinball videos you have done, you have not done "THE BALLY GAMESHOW Pinball"game yet. I last played this one at a WEST BEND bowling alley on April 28th 2000, and I haven't played it since. How many of these Bally Gameshow machines have you sold, and what year was it made. By the way, TODD, you just won A TRUCK and a new trip!
In an old greyhound arcade in Winnipeg Canada, I dared the man checking his machine to set the replay to 90mil. I rolled that machine 3X when he returned 6 h later and I was on the same .25 credit.
Hi Todd I have a whirlwind, when I shoot the ball to lock it under the ramp the ball will not go in the hole, unless it travels slowly into hole , how do I fix this?
That fan on top of Whirlwind is a PITA when the bearings get noisy, it distracts game play. OK, since it's a System 11B kit, the board is in Elvira And The Party Monsters, Transporter, and Mousin' Around. EDIT: That's odd, IPDB says it's a 11C revision and in system11.org it's a 11B. The service manual for 11B revs have the EEPROMs listed for that board as the games I listed above. System11.org have a few morem games for the 11B rev, but I'm sticking with what the manual has in it.
It looks like I got a little work to do in their database then. The majority of the 11B versions are flagged as either 11C or even D! Half a year late but it was enjoyable and educational.
This is one of the best pinball machines ever. Outstanding refurbishment, btw. Whirlwind progresses in excitement as the player executes the numerous functions. Real energy, urgency, panic. Can't praise this design enough.
So random, but I remember playing whirlwind as a little kid and looking for it brought me here. Enjoyed the video!
Nice fun game this Whirlwind... Nice job done !
GKcoupe1 Thanks!
Whirlwind, one of my all time favorite pin, played it endlessly in college. Unfortunately I never got around to playing one at the Allentown Show, it was sold before I had the chance. One to never return again was in the Carousel Arcade in Seaside Heights, NJ. It survived Sandy only to be consumed by the fire that destroyed the southern end of the boardwalk. I only had the opportunity to play it once between the storm and the fire.
HerrKlugscheisser What a life that Whirlwind had!
What a beautiful Whirlwind pinball machine, great job! The countdown has begun! 4 more videos to go until 1k!!
WARRIOR4CHRIST70 KZ4LIFE Yes...countdown is there for sure!
Nice! :) The Williams sticker on the cap is pretty cool. I'd keep it personally. Neat story behind it too! Great video once again TNT!
Tweedlepounce (OtakuSRL) Thanks!!!
I played this game a lot at an arcade back in 1990. The very next year, Mr Bungle released their self titled album and the song Stubb (A Dub) has the whirlwind sound effect in it from this pinball machine. To this day when I listen to that song, I get a big smile when I hear that sound effect. Good times.
I like the music end theme
that is a lovely looking
pinball table :) someone
should make a time shock machine an old dos game :P
John Babaes Yes...a good shocking pinball machine would be popular!
There actually is a company working on making Pro Pinball Timeshock into a real machine. I think their name is Silverball Productions. I know there's also a remastered version too of the game
I always thought whirlwind is a really cool game.
Riz2336 People do still like it!
great looking whirlwind, I'm getting one down the road but a stern monopoly is in my near future. coming to Michigan from Tennessee. I was thinking to send it to you all for a tune up as needed, if needed. I'm looking to start a lucrative friendship. ty, jj
Typical overhaul with LED's runs between 2K and $2500...unless major work is needed!
Why do i want this so badly!
i think i figured out the Whirlwind and Game Show connection. i already PM'd it to TNT Amusements' Facebook page.
figment1988 yes...that could be it!
Great game, I love mine, but did I spot no 89's in the backbox?
r38007 Not a single one!
Atari used microswitches for pretty much everything in their pinball machines in the 70s, so not a first here ;)
they did for quite a number of switches.
So what is your history? Did you work for ballet or Williams return or what
You mentioned in the video to make sure to get the correct decals for the spinning discs. Who has the correct ones?
sside8 Marco Specialties!
hey my slingshot lights are not working, soldering looks good but can't find the problem help!
"Uh-oh....looks like rain"
Ahhh...you remember that classic line!
Oh yeah, it was a very big part of my childhood. The gameroom I played in had Whirlwind and Funhouse....and when they got rid of them (they got moved to a Chuck e Cheese), I cried my ten year old eyes out! haha
Seeing these machines on your channel more than makes my day and watching how much you guys love and care for these machines is really heartwarming. Thanks for the videos (and the thought, time and love put into them) and the response! you guys are awesome!
john's first pin was a worlwind. I wonder wen you will visit and spend a hole day with john.
NewEngland Wolf not sur whn he wil get here, bt we wil be reddy when he duz! :-)
Of all the pinball videos you have done, you have not done "THE BALLY GAMESHOW Pinball"game yet. I last played this one at a WEST BEND bowling alley on April 28th 2000, and I haven't played it since. How many of these Bally Gameshow machines have you sold, and what year was it made. By the way, TODD, you just won A TRUCK and a new trip!
Nicholas Serio You can watch me play Game Show on Part Two of the Pinball Expo video!
TNT Amusements Inc which vid Todd/team?
In an old greyhound arcade in Winnipeg Canada, I dared the man checking his machine to set the replay to 90mil. I rolled that machine 3X when he returned 6 h later and I was on the same .25 credit.
So here is a question.. When you buy a game from your inventory dose it get lcds and repainted, or is that a separate thing you sell?
tryton1000 Our listed prices include the repaint and full LED's...we do NOT charge extra for them!
Hi Todd I have a whirlwind, when I shoot the ball to lock it under the ramp the ball will not go in the hole, unless it travels slowly into hole , how do I fix this?
Ashley Holroyd something may be misaligned...or maybe the wrong rubbers...
That fan on top of Whirlwind is a PITA when the bearings get noisy, it distracts game play.
OK, since it's a System 11B kit, the board is in Elvira And The Party Monsters, Transporter, and Mousin' Around.
EDIT: That's odd, IPDB says it's a 11C revision and in system11.org it's a 11B. The service manual for 11B revs have the EEPROMs listed for that board as the games I listed above. System11.org have a few morem games for the 11B rev, but I'm sticking with what the manual has in it.
+Nighthawke70 its a B...the C logic boards had NOTHING in upper left corner of logic board....the B's had limited amount as you see in the video.
It looks like I got a little work to do in their database then. The majority of the 11B versions are flagged as either 11C or even D!
Half a year late but it was enjoyable and educational.
Nighthawke70 v
We want more videos!
James W I think I post more videos than ANYONE in the arcade business, don;t I???
Yes!
TNT Amusements Inc Quantity and Quality combined :D
Indeed
I have a laser ball I need some help with / info is their a way I could contact you, lol
Noooooooo millón jackpot 😫😫😫 and REPLAY 🤧
:-)
say todd, I don't have a google+ account.
I have no idea what you are saying thare.
(on google+)
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