Arcade Miscellaneous

Hey hey, Klov forums got an upgrade

Posted February 26, 2009

Over the last couple of weeks it felt like it was actually going to happen and today the Klov forums finally got an upgrade bringing their forum technology out of 1999 into modern day functionality. This is a pretty significant change, and I applaud Mark M. for what was a tremendous amount of work. Are the forums better though, here’s what I think. (more…)

Interesting Arcade Links – 2009-02-22

Posted February 22, 2009

Pac-man for sale, NW, Craigslist Indianapolis – $250 OBO. For a Pac-man, decent deal, talk it down, PS issue – http://snipr.com/c1qwl #

Interesting Arcade Links – 2009-02-15

Posted February 15, 2009

Updated post from back in 2007 on Zookeeper stencils. Looks like Brian Jones has started finishing up the details. http://snipr.com/5ugti #
Looking for used Atari Assalt joysticks, used preferably, too expensive from videogamespart.com – http://snipr.com/5ugxy #
Want to buy a Konami Track and Field PCB. If you have one looking to sell, contact me or shoot Duane an email at duane.robidoux@gmail.com. #
Looking for a Crypt Killers arcade game manual pdf scan or physical. If you have one for sale, get in touch with me at Rotheblog.com #
In effort to promote CoinOpSpace.com arcade social community, added current forum topics in sidebar – Rotheblog.com; Gone – recent comments #
Updated Q*Bert release post w/ some more information about custom programming done to Tylz for multi game board – http://snipr.com/6tnmp #
Will be in and out, posting as possible on Rotheblog and writing when possible on CoinOpSpace while family is here through the weekend. #
Updated my post about the Star Wars cockpit Atari films with a photo showing Darth Vader in all his glory – http://www.rotheblog.com/?p=2936 #
Red! Radar Scope Donkey Kong for sale Southport Indianapolis area Craigslist for $200. Sound bad, worth $500+? – http://snipr.com/9eawa #
Centuri Eagle – Southside Indianapolis – $200. Craigslist. Not something that comes up often, price about right – http://snipr.com/9jhzl #
Very cool Atari joystick lamp! Check out the photos of this retro household item – http://snipr.com/9k8d1 #
Anyone looking to purchase a classic Spectar arcade game by Exidy? I know one close by to Indianapolis, decent price, but not dirt cheap. #
Taito Frontline Control Panel overlays just listed at Rotheblog.com….if you own this game and need a reproduction replacement. #
May be in the market for Q*Bert cabinet fairly nearby to Indianapolis, can just be the cab or partial NW, get in touch with me. #
Space Invaders cookies. Probably all over the internet already, but still fun. Thanks to Rhuel for the link – http://snipr.com/bmnze #

Arcade Game Cabinet in Indianapolis

Posted December 31, 2008

Is anyone looking to purchase an empty arcade game cabinet in Indianapolis? I am trying to complete a purchase for a game where I need the guts, but don’t want the cabinet. The cabinet would be cheap, probably about $25. (more…)

Custom die rules for arcade game artwork

Posted December 16, 2008

Many differenet pieces of arcade game artwork need specifically punched holes, most of the time this artwork is on the control panel for the game. Some holes are standard, but when they aren’t then a custom ordered die is needed for that run of artwork, which can add up to $100 per piece. Ever seen one of these dies? I had a general idea of what they looked like, but nothing specific. Here are some photos, explanation, and identification of which die is for what piece of artwork – Including Star Wars, Agent X and Pole Position.

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Interesting Arcade Links – 2008-11-16

Posted November 16, 2008

Want photos of Tournament Cyberball 2072 sideart. Here’s the topic thread @ the Arcade Game Collecting Community – http://snipr.com/5chyz #
Updated the background to the classic arcade game forum / social network – A display of game flyers – http://snipr.com/556np #
Updated ‘Wanted’ page, & added Pac-man repair lawnmowerman link to sidebar navigation. With changes to forums – its been a productive day. #

Lawnmowerman Pac-man website online

Posted November 11, 2008

For those collectors who recognize the name, Rotheblog.com is now hosting the Pac-man information that was at the Lawnmowerman website that disappeared a couple of months back. For those of you visitors that just stumbled onto this post and don’t recognize that website, know that so much information you might need to troubleshoot, fix and restore your Pac-man was compiled on this website. It was so important to save this site from disappearing forever, and fortunately we have that opportunity. (more…)