24 SEPTEMBER 2005
Massive Website updates with a logo "facelift" and front page photo change.
Most importantly, my entire coin operated collection was relocated to a 2600 SF machine shop in the Pacific Northwest. Initial gameroom photos have been updated in the gameroom section and a detailed slideshow was added to give you the scope........
My gameroom is scheduled to be featured in GameRoom Magazine in the future.
Star Wars (DE) and Terminator 2: Judgement Day returned to the "Stronghold".
A very nice T2 Arcade game, and a Grappler Arm Wrestling Machine added as well.
Another two Tribute Pages Added: King Kong and Loch Ness Monster
More proud owners added to all the Owner's Lists!
11 FEBRUARY 2005
"The Washington State Pinball Stronghold" celebrated
its 4th Year Anniversary on 1 January 2005.
I recently sold FIVE pinball machines from my private collection.
(BK: LE, EBD, Embryon, SoF, and Xenon)
I purchased a very nice White Water and Fish Tales BACK into my collection!
Not to mention a superb SlugFest!
(You can never have many "holes" in a collection for very long!)
28 September 2004
"Behold the Renaissance of Pinball"
Medieval Madness
has ARRIVED at the "The Washington State Pinball Stronghold"
After so many years, why did I wait?
1) I thought the cost would finally come down to reality - I was wrong....
2) I had not found a quality machine that was suitable for my namesake and collection
3) I had always preferred EIGHT "Early Bally" machines over one Medieval Madness
However, the way the pinball collector market is going over the past few years, I had to get this deed over and done with, for the sake of my sanity and now my wife!
Additionally, I have finished my Shadow restoration - Check it out!
26 July 2004
MASSIVE website updates - check them out!
NEW Game websites - Roadshow, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Swords of Fury, and Shadow
UPDATED Owner's Lists (ALL)
"Why Late Model Stern Flippers SUCK!" website news
"The_Black_Knight" MARRIED website
UPDATED "Top 10" Game List and History Page
Prototype Games Tribute Pages
And so much more!!!
Keep on your toes, for more changes to come!
4 April 2004
"The_Black_Knight" is ENGAGED to be MARRIED!
My fair maiden has won my heart, and its time to settle down with a new family.
The Washington State Pinball Stronghold is currently being dissambled for transport.
I expect to be in my new stronghold within two months.
Another "Early Bally" game has fallen!
Centaur was traded for ANOTHER Swords of Fury, Bram Stoker's Dracula,
an enormous amount of NOS parts for both games, plus cash!
Additionally, my first Swords of Fury arrived, and the process of full restoration to close to NIB condition has begun...............
I just need to secure my Medieval Madness, and I will once again feel confident of my "completed" collection. I also have a hankering to reacquire another White Water and find a really nice RoadShow, as I feel left out from these great games.
20 February 2004
My NIB Lord of the Rings was picked up on 1 February 2004.
I have not regretted the decision to purchase the machine (and sell my Fathom), as it is a solid game from Stern Pinball Inc. and proud addition to my humble collection.
I have a Final Pinball "Open House" on 6 March 2004,
as a humble gathering of RGP members around the Pacific Northwest.
I have confirmation of my new assignment.
I will be stationed at Fort Lewis, WA.
Happy news to all those pinheads in the Seattle / Tacoma Region.
I guess this website will remain "The Washington State Pinball Stronghold"
for a few more years..........
Additionally, I have started the restoration work on my SECOND Embryon,
and located a very sharp Swords of Fury to add to my collection....
1 January 2004
Happy Anniversary!
"The Washington State Pinball Stronghold" is now three years old!
24,000+ hits and still going!
A BRAND NEW New in Box (NIB) Lord of the RIngs is inbound.
This is the first NIB game, I have purchased in over eight years!
Additionally, there is an incredible possibility of my collection remaining in the Pacific Northwest for another two years. I may be assigned in Post Falls, Idaho.
Good news to those collectors in the area.
I guess I may have to call my website:
"The Idaho State Pinball Stronghold"
26 June 2003
Check out the new updated gameroom photos, they may surprise you!
Glorious new find, another Embryon Pinball Machine!
A near matching game to my own at only #1000 less in serial number than my own!
And......
Its time to meet some other pinball collectors.
I will be travelling to Medford, Oregon for the 2nd Annual Pinball Odessey!
My collector quality No Fear: Dangerous Sports will be in tow!
4 March 2003
Wow! Look at all the new collectors!
Updates to the Centaur, Eight Ball Deluxe, and Embryon Owner's Lists!
Congratulations to all new collectors.
12 January 2003
Updated Gameroom Photos!
Tales from the Arabian Nights w/custom topper,
and all those games from the garage have now seemed to have disappeared.......
1 January 2003
Happy Anniversary!
The "Washington State Pinball Stronghold" is now two years old!
16,000 hits and still growing!!!!!
30 October 2002
My pinball collecting days are over.....
I have reached what I consider the pinnacle of my collection, and will no longer be actively searching for additional games to add to my collection.
Its been a great ride, searching the world for quality games of pinball history.
My tribute to some of greatest games of pinball history should not be forgotten.
Its time to move onto bigger and better things, in life.
However, I will continue to manage my collection and this website, as needed, to the benefit of the pinball collectors and enthusiasts around the world!
26 October 2002
I am currently evaluating potential purchase of a
Tales from the Arabian Nights.
19 October 2002
I have sucessfully "downsized" my collection.
The following games now have new collector homes:
White Water
Fish Tales
Paragon
Black Hole
Haunted House
I hope the new owners enjoy the machines as much as I have!
"Welcome to the pinball obession!"
22 September 2002
Uploaded completed photos of Embryon
(This project is complete!)
10 August 2002
- Uploaded new gameroom photos
- Uploaded playfield and backglass photos for:
Black Knight 2000
FishTales
No Fear: Dangerous Sports
- Updated For Sale List
- Updated all Owner's Lists
27 May 2002
I picked up the superb Black Knight 2000, it plays as good as it looks!
"Stand up and Fight!"
The Dracula I saw is collector condition, how will I find the room?
Currently, I am doing some game rearranging to make
necessarily space for upcoming arrivals.
No Fear: Dangerous Sports is inbound (Yeah, Baby!)
I still am taking photos of my gamerooms for your viewing pleasure.
Soon, Soon! I promise!
21 May 2002
I am continuing to expand yet again!
This time it is a superb No Fear: Dangerous Sports!
I also have leads on a superb Bram Stroker's Dracula.
Fish Tales restoration is now complete,
and it looks REAL sharp, and plays SUPER fast!.
9 May 2002
Another game inbound!
This time its the infamous Black Knight 2000!
Fish Tales restoration is continuing.
19 April 2002
The new home of my collection is now completed.
Welcome to the "Washington State Pinball Stronghold"!
It is time to start collecting again..............
I have a sharp Fish Tales pinball machine inbound.
Photos of my new gamerooms and new machines will be posted shortly.
1 January 2002
Happy Anniversary! - "The Stronghold" is now one year old!
Very OLD "Anicient" News
1 January 2001
- "The Mississippi Gulf Coast Pinball Paradise" Website established
26 July 2001
- Added Xenon Webpage
- Added Cheyenne Webpage
- Begin updating all other webpages to reduce intial image size,
and provide links to the full size images
3 August 2001
- Completed webpage updates (some webpages have moved!)
- Added For Sale/Trade Page
- Continue to restore Xenon!
6 August 2001
-Corrected For Sale / Trade Link
10 August 2001
- Added Photo Link to Fathom BG (FOR SALE)
14 August 2001
-Beginning work on Eight Ball Deluxe Webpage!
18 August 2001
- Added selected game music to the Haunted House webpage
23 August 2001
- Uploaded Whitewater Pinball Wallpaper (Special Feature)
30 August 2001
- Fathom and Centaur Owner's Lists Established!
(Bring on the data!)
31 August 2001
- Added Personal Wanted Webpage
- Xenon Restoration Complete!
11 September 2001
- Eight Ball Deluxe playfield restoration complete
(Updated photos)
22 September 2001
- Added Eight Ball Deluxe Owner's List
1 October 2001
- Updated Game Room Photos to include Eight Ball Deluxe
- Uploaded Eight Ball Deluxe Backglass photo
5 October 2001
- New game soon to be added to the "MGC-Pinball-Paradise"
Eight Ball Champ (Bally/Midway, 1985)
15 October 2001
NEW FIND - SUPERB Paragon (Bally, 1979) Fully-Wired Playfield
(Now I just need to find a cabinet to go with it!)
1 November 2001
Eight Ball Deluxe Restoration Complete!
3 November 2001
"MGC-Pinball-Paradise" scheduled for moving to Washington State!
5 November 2001
Eight Ball Champ under restoration.
Another Paragon is inbound to the"MGC-Pinball-Paradise"
How many more games will I buy before I move?
10 November 2001
Terminator 2 sold to a new collector!
15 November 2001
Eight Ball Champ Webpage is now up!
10 December 2001
Paragon webpage is now completed!
12 December 2001
The end of one of my "Holy Grail" pinball quests is at hand.
After nearly 5 1/2 years, I have finally located a superb Embryon (Bally, 1981) for my collection. Final sale was completed!
