I worked at an arcade back in the day and TOM was my favorite pinball machine. I was looking up videos of the game in play for nostalgia's sake, and stumbled across your upgraded refurb posts. I have to say, these are so beautiful, with the LED retrofit (and the color screen from video #518) it almost brings a tear to my eye. Your technical and aesthetic expertise in restoring these games is nothing short of amazing; an inspirational love letter to a lost art. I haven't climbed inside a cabinet myself in over 20 years, but I love watching you guys work your magic. I've subscribed to your channel and I have a LOT of videos to catch up on. Thanks for everything you do!
Thank you Kevin and we are glad to have you aboard! Plenty to catch up on I think...with 1350 videos now! We do have fun doing this and hope to continue for many years to come!
Oh my a real beauty Todd. This is my dad's favorite pin too! (he used to fancy Funhouse...the traitor!) I'm hoping for a Bad Cats video sometime (probably my favorite even though it isn't the most popular...just love the sounds on that pin!). Now that grad school is finished maybe I'll be able to afford one when I land a gig :) and you know who I'll be calling to track it down! Loved the Wallace cameo as usual. Best channel on youtube! *and here comes the edit* Todd links us up to a Wallace clip givin' the fans what they want!
was playing Theatre of Magic tonight and couldn't stop laughing. hadn't played it in a while, and all I kept hearing was "SHOOT FOR THE MAGIC DRUNK!!" instead of "shoot for the magic trunk!" !! I'd laugh so hard that I lost focus every time!
So 2 things Todd first the Theater of magic it is a beautiful game and second I think it's time that we all get to see your secret stash at the house , everyone's dying to know what games and cabarets you have in your basement or wherever
Little plastic chain wrapped around the trunk on theatre of magic. Seen one on another pin .IT would make the machine complete. Just a thought for new owner. 🍺🍺🍺😎
Todd, why were two versions of Theatre of Magic sold? One version has a issue with the right ramp, which apparently prevents some shots being possible & consequently effects scoring strategy! I'm not exactly sure what the deal with the "bad" ramp tables is? Thanks, hope to hear from you :)
Todd I know how you feel about your Theatre Of Magic. I felt bad when I sold my Bansai Run pinball too but it was time. You still have all your other mini video games to keep you company. Hang in there.
Todd hi how are you? I have a computerized 2100 games in 1arcade and a virtual pinball among-st my spacies collection will those 2 machines also get battery damage like the original spacies do (worried)
+TNT Amusements Inc On a side note, I think this TOM was featured in your very first TH-cam video that you posted, which was the 2002 TNT infomercial... memories.....
TRUNK was always cracked split from too many hits. Great design how ever too bad could have use stronger material to stand up to the steel balls in the game. 😈
played this for hours, one of my all time faves yours is just outstanding
+alan p Thanks!
I worked at an arcade back in the day and TOM was my favorite pinball
machine. I was looking up videos of the game in play for nostalgia's
sake, and stumbled across your upgraded refurb posts. I have to say,
these are so beautiful, with the LED retrofit (and the color screen from
video #518) it almost brings a tear to my eye. Your technical and
aesthetic expertise in restoring these games is nothing short of
amazing; an inspirational love letter to a lost art. I haven't climbed
inside a cabinet myself in over 20 years, but I love watching you guys
work your magic. I've subscribed to your channel and I have a LOT of
videos to catch up on. Thanks for everything you do!
Thank you Kevin and we are glad to have you aboard! Plenty to catch up on I think...with 1350 videos now! We do have fun doing this and hope to continue for many years to come!
ALIEN STAR pinball hiding in the background! :)
+retroelectrical Yes it is!! Waiting for artwork!
Oh my a real beauty Todd. This is my dad's favorite pin too! (he used to fancy Funhouse...the traitor!) I'm hoping for a Bad Cats video sometime (probably my favorite even though it isn't the most popular...just love the sounds on that pin!). Now that grad school is finished maybe I'll be able to afford one when I land a gig :) and you know who I'll be calling to track it down! Loved the Wallace cameo as usual. Best channel on youtube! *and here comes the edit* Todd links us up to a Wallace clip givin' the fans what they want!
+Troy Thompson Glad you liked the video...we try hard to make them fun and informative!!
Theater of magic is a pretty fun game. I was fortunate to play it a few times in arcades.
+Riz2336 :-)
Awesome video. .
+Rick Genslinger Thanks Rick!
was playing Theatre of Magic tonight and couldn't stop laughing. hadn't played it in a while, and all I kept hearing was "SHOOT FOR THE MAGIC DRUNK!!" instead of "shoot for the magic trunk!" !! I'd laugh so hard that I lost focus every time!
Never interpreted it that way before!
Big Big Fan. wow boys you had me drooling here. Me like those kind Terrible .Tilt it!
Everything but the Pin sound board. LoL
I heard you can 3D print the trunk now.
+NotWatching666999 It needs to be rubber to last longer
So 2 things Todd first the Theater of magic it is a beautiful game and second I think it's time that we all get to see your secret stash at the house , everyone's dying to know what games and cabarets you have in your basement or wherever
+Michael Maeder Michael...that will happen at some point...but not in the near future...
Little plastic chain wrapped around the trunk on theatre of magic. Seen one on another pin .IT would make the machine complete. Just a thought for new owner. 🍺🍺🍺😎
Yes...that was a little mod someone came up with!
12:14 "I need my short eyeballs" Haha, I've never heard glasses described that way.
+Dr. Gaming That was robbed from a 50's Three Stooges...Shemp said that line when he was reading the letter awarding him money in a contest!
24:07 is that a Nerf football?
Just like David Copperfield or Criss Angel, I like this The Theatre Of Magic, amazing pinball game.
Well, on my Lunch break. I see you fixed them pesky hard body flippers. I can now go back to my ham sandwich, Mission accomplished.
+IMRROcom Jason was NOT happy he had to change all four! :-)
I with your guy, WHY is Circus Voltaire not on that list. :) They seem really hard to find.
+NotWatching666999 Cirqus was selling so bad, it got closed out...I bought TEN of them for $2199 each in the crate...since it was such a dud.
Todd, why were two versions of Theatre of Magic sold? One version has a issue with the right ramp, which apparently prevents some shots being possible & consequently effects scoring strategy! I'm not exactly sure what the deal with the "bad" ramp tables is? Thanks, hope to hear from you :)
todd i thought your theatre of magic already had a colour dmd as seen in the big bang bar video
+weirp Robbed it for another game a couple weeks ago....new ones are coming in...so we will send it to him when they ship!
+TNT Amusements Inc i guess they cant keep up with demsnd fot those displays
Color DMD was out of stock...but due in thsi week!
Todd I know how you feel about your Theatre Of Magic. I felt bad when I sold my Bansai Run pinball too but it was time. You still have all your other mini video games to keep you company. Hang in there.
Was that an Aliens Arcade Machine that Steven was working on ??? Look forward to seeing that Love the Alien Series
+dvddmc Yes...going out probably Tuesday....a nice one
Random info: I just found out that there was a Pinbot game for the Nes. And it was actually not that bad.
+Bo88y Beretta s for sharing! we have a Pinbot coming in next week!
Todd hi how are you? I have a computerized 2100 games in 1arcade and a virtual pinball among-st my spacies collection will those 2 machines also get battery damage like the original spacies do (worried)
Was this TOM a prototype? The production TOMs were released in 1995...
+situationmoney I got the year wrong ---I did mean 95...this is the old memdory thing!
+TNT Amusements Inc On a side note, I think this TOM was featured in your very first TH-cam video that you posted, which was the 2002 TNT infomercial... memories.....
by the way Todd im going to be sad if Wallace ever leaves TNT hes a good man like you
You should make a video where the whole TNT crew list their 5 favourite pinball's.
+Simon Griffiths Thats a good idea! Perhapsd half of our employees do not play pinball though!
where can i see what your team has 4 sale
Nice theatre of magic. Was it actually hard for you to let that game go or not too big of a deal?
+Brent Watier Well, after 20 years....its like giving up your kid,...
COLEY FOLEY SAYS: THIS, "TWILIGHT ZONE", OR "STAR TREK"...? WHICH IS BEST...? HAHAHA!
+007coleyfoley Twilight Zone has a large following and sells for double what it sold for new!
hi
TRUNK was always cracked split from too many hits. Great design how ever too bad could have use stronger material to stand up to the steel balls in the game. 😈
Original truck was rubber...new ones were plastic..which broke easier!