Going to Pin-a-Go-Go?

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Anna Newman

I’ll be heading over to Dixon, CA this Saturday (5/19/12) to Pin-a-Go-Go. I hope you’re going too!

This will be my first time, and I’m excited! I’ve heard lots of great things about the show from Wade Krause, Dan Kramer and Matt Christiano. Actually lots of folks from the fixathon will be there, and I look forward to seeing everybody again.

A couple photos from Matt’s Fixathon, where I had the pleasure of watching part of a Gottlieb Hi-Score restoration.

Bust out the work light…

…and the Novus cleaner.

Take off the old flipper rings….

…and carefully remove the plastics.

The roulette wheel without its cover.

Much better after a cleaning!

Sam Harvey says, Ten Spot is ready to go.

See you all at the show!

PBDG at Pinburgh

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Anna Newman

A few photos from the PBDG trip to Pinburgh….

photo by wade krause

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It was great to see PAPA world headquarters and meet everyone in person. Special congratulations to the PBDG supporters who made it to final rounds of the tournament (did I miss anyone?): Julie Gray and Mark Czarnowski (C division) and Erik Holverson (B division).

Wade Krause goes to Pinburgh

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Anna Newman

Wade Krause, pinball artist and PBDG supporter, let me tag along with him in Pittsburgh as he attended PAPA’s Pinburgh tournament, checked out Dave Baach’s amazing custom games, and met with local artists.

Wade with Luther's Vendetta artist Brian Holderman

Wade and Brian Holderman

Wade collaborates with Dave, and I was able to go behind the scenes to find out what they are up to, including a chance to see the Brian Holderman custom Luther’s Vendetta and Freak Out by Mike Budai.

Dave showed us all around Pittsburgh, going above and beyond as a host. Thank you, Dave!

Another highlight was a visit to the amazing collection of Ed Beeler (more photos coming of Ed’s place). Wade and I had a great time exploring 8,000 square feet of pinball and arcade games.

No weekend in Pittsburgh is complete without a quick day trip to Philly (yes, I am crazy), where we met with wonderful PBDG supporter Rob Loring and the folks at PinRescue and Harry Snodgrass, the PBDG sound designer.

Back in Pittsburgh, Wade checked out the work of fellow screen printer Andy Warhol at the Warhol Museum.

Always ready to lend a hand, Wade helped Director/Cinematographer Don Starnes and me with PBDG filming.

Is Wade contemplating the Trinity Cathedral, or wondering how his El Dorado boards are drying back in Clovis, CA? Thank you for the great company, Wade!