The best pinball machine I've ever seen!!! | Amazing Williams Terminator 2 restoration project

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2 жыл бұрын

Gonzo travels to visit Ant and look at his fabulous T2 by Steve Richie. Amazing attention to detail on everything from the cabinet to the wiring look makes this a truly outstanding pinball machine.
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@SlickOils 19 күн бұрын

Amazing, I love this machine, I used to play it as a kid in the arcade, this looks incredible.

@RundlesRestos 2 жыл бұрын

Ant makes my attempt at refurbishment seem meager. Truly astounding machine. Makes me want a T2 knowing full well however that I could never replicate this perfection.

@tonyborris Жыл бұрын

Just incredible never seen a restoration to this level before congrats

@anth7709 Жыл бұрын

Thanks alot 👍🏻

@Emuser012 2 ай бұрын

Holy shit this looks incredible.

@gwildor8543 2 жыл бұрын

Pinball machines is gorgeous, but as an American, I’m jealous of that UK variant TMNT NES set I saw in the background!

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Good eye 😂. I did wonder if anyone noticed it in the corner. It’s the TMHT (Hero) variant. The word Ninja was far to violent for us in the UK 😂

@caprilaser3 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding job! The lit eyes on the sides of the cabinet is next level. Absolute beauty of a machine 👍🏼

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave, I appreciate it mate

@leighsaunderson9203 7 ай бұрын

That is just absolutely *STUNNING* !! T2 was the first pinball I really played when it came out, had always previously only played video games, they had this table at Pleasure Island in Liverpool where we used to play Quasar (amongst a few other places, one in Southport as well, tho it was very tired last time I saw it years ago.). If I could only own one table, this would be it.

@Bazookaboz 10 ай бұрын

THAT belongs in an Art Gallery! 🤌

@dirkdex 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know anything about pinball machines, but I can appreciate a work of art when I see it. Amazing stuff! Thanks for sharing!

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.

@blastbeatproductions7832 11 ай бұрын

Holy shit, this machine has my sound. Super proud!

@GonzosPinballFlipperama 10 ай бұрын

It's excellent 🙌

@DOGGARD01 2 жыл бұрын

That’s just pure pinball porn ! 😍 T2 was the first movie themed pinball I ever played, and I instantly fell in love with it, this vid brought back memories of me playing it in my local cafe, back in the early 90s. Can’t wait to see it in the flesh at pinfest

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍🏻

@brunogaspar3977 Жыл бұрын

That’s one example of the definition of a restoration! Top details

@kirkin2006 2 жыл бұрын

He restores better than he plays. Amazing job.

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it, I’m rubbish at pinball 😂

@williamterry3177 11 ай бұрын

Amazing Job!! We have just purchased a rebuilt T2. It needs many improvements and some minor repairs. Thank you for the inspiration!

@skyway73 Жыл бұрын

Oh good grief that's something else! I love everything but the apron and coin door are spectacular. I have a lot of nostalgia for T2, they had one at our bowling alley in Ipswich in the early 90s, we played it to death and definitely sparked my love for pinball

@AndyHugRetro 2 жыл бұрын

Nice players game for someone... I kid, that's absolutely stunning

@adammcpherson9536 10 ай бұрын

The title of this video is spot on, stunning table - thankyou for sharing!

@johnnygirling55 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! I missed the thread, but that machine is amazing! Great job!

@Implementing0Failure 2 жыл бұрын

I bet this looks absolutely stunning in a dimly lit room. (Not trying to convey that it isn't already amazing as clearly demonstrated in the clip.) What an improvement!

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it. It’s definitely a game to play with the lights off for sure

@Bontita 2 жыл бұрын

I had the chance to play on one of these when i was a kid, god it was so fun.

@dadofducks 2 жыл бұрын

BTW, that terminator head in the back that locks the balls really puts it over the top and looks waaaaaaaayyyy better.

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I had to replace the original T800 head that came with it as it was basically held together with glue. The new one took some modding, and quite a bit of time to fit but I’m glad it worked out in the end.

@johnleto475 2 жыл бұрын

WOW. All that Chrome is Beautiful!

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it. Chrome is beautiful for sure, but also irritating as hell with all the finger prints 😂

@SuperStormyNormy 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.

@damonhuffman6681 2 жыл бұрын

Great Creativity. Can't wait to see what you do with the Addams Family

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. 👍🏻

@kennytaylor5849 2 жыл бұрын

Chris B did a fantastic T2. However this is on another level. Well done. You should be proud of your work!

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I really appreciate it

@Mednec 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky enough to have seen it in person and its amazing

@Chad-mf5vo 2 жыл бұрын

That is just wow, thanks to the owner for sharing that with you. I cannot imagine how he was feeling the first time playing that when he finally was happy with the restore. You mentioned a Fish Tales restore, hopefully there is a vid of that, my fav machine from my misspent youth.

@GonzosPinballFlipperama 2 жыл бұрын

He Chad, I'm sure he'll check the comments and be delighted to read such positive feedback. The next project is Adams Family which we'll be following closely.

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your positive comments Chad. On my first game since finishing I noticed How much faster it played. And all the finger prints left on the chrome 😂. As Gonzo mentioned, my TAF is next along with someone else’s I’m doing, but after that it will be either Fish Tails or my Indiana Jones.

@BaZzZaa 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see other top notch UK restorations Should have my BoP done soon!

@classichorror8538 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve done an amazing job, simply saying! Best looking pinball I have ever seen. Can’t wait to see your next project 🥰

@dildobaggins8987 Жыл бұрын

It’s good to see table owners can be as bad as the rest of us on the spot 😂 I’d love to see this at pinfest, should be really proud of yourself. Should we bring gloves to keep the fingerprints off the chrome? 🤣

@anth7709 Жыл бұрын

Trust me, I’m rubbish at playing 😂. I took it to Pinfest last year, literally a few weeks after I had finished it. It got played constantly……..gloves were not needed 😅

@firehawk6188 2 жыл бұрын

Loved that game when it was new.

@keithschneider1054 2 жыл бұрын

The pinnacle of pinball beauty! WOW! And it’s done on the best pinball from the 90s (I’m biased). I played the hell out of T2 at Grand Prix Race-o-Rama back in the early 90s. A few quarters of mine were deposited into that game. Job well done, and thank you for sharing this absolute work of art!

@lifewater989 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning machine. Holy shit great work!

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.

@donjaun540 Жыл бұрын

The absolute most beautiful T2 I have ever seen. Great job mate. 😀

@anth7709 Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍🏻

@dadofducks 2 жыл бұрын

I had to take a minute to wipe the slobber off of my keyboard after watching this video Gonz. I was amazed with your other videos of pinball restorations (especially your Jurassic Park and Elvira House of Horror), but this one is just amazing! Plus, you had to top it off with an amazing intro from Eddie Furlough just to top it off. Good show chap! Your buddy should be proud of that pin, although I would almost be too scared to play it and would probably just turn it on and look at it.😳

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it. The Edward Furlong intro was awesome.

@GonzosPinballFlipperama 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, lovely post. I'm sure he will play it, in fact the one thing I didn't say in the video is how well the game plays.

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

@@GonzosPinballFlipperama Yeah I’ve been playing it loads over the past few days. Plays and flows so differently compared to how it did before

@psteady6726 2 жыл бұрын

Super idea with the felt- my mirror blades are marked from lifting the playfield for maintenance. Good work fella 👍🏼

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate.

@richardmallett4765 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most amazing pinball restorations I have ever seen , and an incredible creative effort from Ant .....however Ant loses marks, as the "10 Million " insert lamp on the left loop is not functioning and the obsessive in me is screaming to get it fixed :D🤣😂

@anth7709 Жыл бұрын

😂 Thanks mate. I initially had 3 lamps that had ghosting issues and like you, with my obsessiveness, it was doing my nut in. I’ve since got the newest rom update which includes the ghosting fix which should fix those 3 ghosting insert bulbs. Just need to install it now 😂

@richardmallett4765 Жыл бұрын

@@anth7709 very relieved to hear this ! pheeeew 😆look forward to seeing this wonder @ pinfest & best in show should be at an unbackable price 🤩

@garypauljohnson9884 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Table Just to think back in the day re production & logistics. It (the pintable) was in US cinemas foyers alongside the release of film, 31 years ago. Truly jaw dropping. Respect!😎

@GonzosPinballFlipperama 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I didn't know that.

@317Chris 2 жыл бұрын

That is gorgeous!

@RICARDOYAMANISHI 2 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful T2 pinball , congrats !

@matthewpilla4323 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!

@gavcox4159 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! I’m getting a T2 in a few weeks, fancy doing that all over again to mine?! 😎👍

@anth7709 Жыл бұрын

Yeah no problem, I’d be up for doing something like this all over again. I really enjoyed building it 👍🏻

@gavcox4159 Жыл бұрын

@@anth7709 will you be at Pinfest on Saturday?

@anth7709 Жыл бұрын

@@gavcox4159 Yes mate, I’ll be there Saturday and Sunday 👍🏻

@gavcox4159 Жыл бұрын

@@anth7709 I’m there Saturday pal. I’ll come and find you 👍. How will I notice you? I’ll look out for the slight silvery glow from the T2? 😂😂

@anth7709 Жыл бұрын

@@gavcox4159 😂 Yeah just look out for my T2 and I’m sure I’ll be around somewhere close by

@louiecicci999 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding work 👏

@kevincoady3413 2 жыл бұрын

THAT IS UNREAL

@ddummer 2 жыл бұрын

That was pure love. :)

@philmcdonald7956 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not the biggest pinball fan Gonzo, but that is a beautiful, wonderful work of art mate.

@GonzosPinballFlipperama 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Phil, he's put a lot of love into that. Looks nothing like a standard one mate.

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback 👍🏻. It’s funny you say that, a lot of people I’ve shown this to at home, who have absolutely zero interest in pinball, really like it and wanted to see photos of what it looked like before.

@philmcdonald7956 2 жыл бұрын

@@anth7709 I played pinball in the sixties and seventies, but these days just occasionally on PS4 :) You've really made that machine zing. It appeals to me in the same way that early Wurlitzer jukeboxes do.

@ExpressoMechanicTV 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning. Just, stunning.

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it. 👍🏻

@philipmurphy8348 2 жыл бұрын

Truly a work of art!

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Phil 👍🏻

@lucianobarrantes 11 ай бұрын

Wow man

@PongbyAtari 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Amazing!

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate it

@shawmeck9323 3 ай бұрын

Amazing work. If i can point out one major flaw, the endoskeleton picture on the left side of the top verticle pannel with that shows the score, the image is reversed 😅 the endoskull's cpu circle should be on the left side like all the other portraits ❤

@ed150arcade2 2 жыл бұрын

That's Amazing!!

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 👍🏻

@ed150arcade2 2 жыл бұрын

@@anth7709 I'm working on a BOP and after I seen this video, I was like "I quit" 🤣. In all seriousness, you did a fantastic job. I've never seen any pin that detailed. You should be totally proud!

@richardknight6003 2 жыл бұрын

My old game (well briefly!) Super happy it landed with you, it's a masterpiece.

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rich, I really appreciate it. It certainly has changed a bit.

@xianek 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! It came out very very well. I am looking forward to collaborating with you on your next project!

@GonzosPinballFlipperama 2 жыл бұрын

Did you do the mirrored backglass mate?

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

@@GonzosPinballFlipperama No mate, that came from CPR. We’re working on a couple of bits for The Addams Family.

@kirkhilles523 2 жыл бұрын

There are clearly no words to describe something like this other than "pure perfect art". In fact, I would be scared to death of actually playing it and risk damaging such perfection. Obviously, there's only 2 questions I want answered: 1) How much did it cost and 2) How many total hours invested. My guess is that there probably isn't a price short of well into 6 digits (dollar-wise) that would come close to estimating cost of the labor involved. Literally every screw and bolt down to the very back of the cabinet (that no one sees) are perfect.

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for feedback, I really appreciate it. To answer your questions, In regards to cost, I wasn’t really keeping count. As I did 95% of the work, labour costs wasn’t really an issue as it was just my spare time. The biggest expense was the chroming for sure, followed by the new playfield. One thing I do regret was not keeping track of the man hours I spent on it. I worked on it, on and off for last 12 months. Going forward with my Addams Family restore, I’m definitely noting down the hours I spend on that 👍🏻

@kirkhilles523 2 жыл бұрын

@@anth7709 Yeah, although you might be sick when you see the total amount of time. I gotta ask, what do you do full-time? I bet it's something very detail oriented.

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkhilles523 I work in sales 😂

@davo-ju6er Жыл бұрын

mint!👌👌

@alanbudd6746 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible restoration Ant, you’ve really went above and beyond. Gonzo you didn’t ask the one question I was thinking!? What was the final bill!?

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I have no clue. I lost track after a while. Plus that way there’s no evidence that my wife can find 😂

@tootall1681 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous machine! A work of art! Curious how many hours you put into the machine?

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 👍🏻. I’ve been asked this question quite a bit. Unfortunately as I worked on it, on and off throughout the year I didn’t keep track of the amount of hours I spent on it, which I regret not doing. Some days it was just a hour or so, others the whole day. Going forward Im definitely keeping note of the hours.

@jorisbonson386 2 жыл бұрын

God that's beautiful

@lileveretteyoakumiii 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Yodelayheehoo

@longann7560 2 жыл бұрын

FUCKING A ! THIS IS AMAZING !

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.

@techvof Жыл бұрын

Have to play this wearing white gloves

@dennisbraun5747 7 ай бұрын

Edward Furlong has transformed into Brian Doyle Murray?

@a761506 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, extremely impressive! How much did this restoration cost? I have a Medieval Madness and Addams Family I would love to have restored at a level of quality similar to this.

@anth7709 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I didn’t keep a tally of the total cost. The most expensive part of the project was chrome work for sure.

@metelgeer 6 ай бұрын

Dude! Has Sterns call you for a job yet

@oldirtydawson 2 жыл бұрын

If I win the Mega Millions, I'm making an offer.

@jaytomson7052 Жыл бұрын

I guess pinball and slots have died here in the states, I can't understand a word they are saying here... but at least its something about pinball.

@GonzosPinballFlipperama Жыл бұрын

Pinball is doing tremendously well in the states . . . thriving in fact. As for the dialect . . . . it's English. We recorded it in London (England) 😉😂

@willempjebelgie 2 жыл бұрын

Whats your price stunning

@LARam-xs9nr Жыл бұрын

Have you seen this guy? @0:09

@SpencerPlanton Жыл бұрын

Yeah, We have a few famous people that watch the channel. 🤣

@shu943 Жыл бұрын

I mean this was really pleasing to see.The downside is that either you can’t play it or turn it in a fingerprints festival…shame

@anth7709 Жыл бұрын

I play this nearly everyday. The only finger prints you get are on the bottom of the side rails and top of the lock down bar and they easily wipe off 👍🏻

@shu943 Жыл бұрын

@@anth7709 Miyagi said:Wax on,wax off! 😂