Big Bang Bar

Big bang bar · Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 25

We have all heard talk of IPB doing Kinpin? I know IPB would probably outsource all the work. IPB are you still thinking of doing King Pin or is it a Dead issue?

PINBALL WITCH · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 166

Nothing around here is ever a dead issue.

There is still discussion on the subject, Gene just hasn't been able to decide if the project is feasible. Quite a bit of "homework" left to do.

k

kirklake13 · Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 53 Location: NW New Jersey

I know that many people volunteered many hours to help Gene and company bring the BBB back into production. While I'm sure that would be the case again for any new attempt, Kingpin or any title, I'd just like to say that I am so impressed with the job done on BBB that I'd be more than willing to volunteer my time or otherwise help in any way I can to promote this hobby and to resurrect older Capcom titles. Just ask whenever you are ready, but know that at least one more set of hands is available. captkirk BBB #78
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The Other Guy · Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Posts: 77

I seem to be confussed...

I thought IPB made and sold pinball parts.

The paperwork I have for my BBB is from Pinball Manufacturing. Am I missing something???
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awarner · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 558 Location: Atlanta, GA

Yes TOG,

You ARE confussed... You missed the memo, PMI is a division of IPB. See it says it right here:

http://www.ipdb.org/search.pl?any=big+bang+Bar&searchtype=quick#5244

-Al-

Note: I offered to document the PMI BBB for ipdb when I found out the June 2, date. They declined stating it was not going to happen and would update it if it ever did... So my comment is more of a jab at them than you TOG!
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latecomer · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:59 am Post subject:

CraigC · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 209

I would buy one.

-c

awarner · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 558 Location: Atlanta, GA

If I had to guess, in the ebb and flow of the Kingpin project, the project is in a valley right now. It had been higher before, but I think it's chances are lower right now. This is just from what info I have, I have not asked anyone about it. There was a point, where I'm sure it was about to become a reality, but things changed. I wouldn't count it out yet though. Gene has proved to to be very resourceful. And of course, if Gene says he'll do it, he will do it. But the official announcement never came and I know why. So I guess it's just a wait and see thing. I can't afford a $7K game though. That's for sure.

-Al-
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rhayes1 · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 31

As much as I would like to see a Kingpin get done, I could not afford a $7000 game either. It was all I could do to commit $4500, but then, it was for a BIg BAng BAr.

Rob Hayes
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robertwinter · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:14 pm Post subject:

How about a CONVERSION kit? Wired playfield, ROMs and a translite. Not sure about shooter configuration.

This would limit your buyers to current BBB owners but would cost a LOT less to produce and if priced right, I'm sure most BBB owners would buy one. This also solves the board re-engineering problem (I think).
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metallik · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 99

Buyers wouldn't be limited to BBB owners - PM and Airborne games could be used as hosts for a KP playfield as well.

awarner · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 558 Location: Atlanta, GA

I think it might just be Airborne and MAYBE Flipper Football (with a head replacement) that could be used. There is something different about the CPU board in PM. I think it's a surface mount chip with a different revision or something. TOG mentioned it at Texas and I'd have to review that tape to find out what it is.
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metallik · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 99

Ahh ok.. wasn't aware of the CPU revisions. All the more reason for me to hang onto the Flipper Football I glommed onto.

I'd love to see Kingpin made, if nothing more than to get more CPU boards :) I'd seriously consider buying one, but the price might be a bit steep. Have to see what the situation is if/whenever an announcement is made. Frankly, right now I think the whole Cunningham family should take as much as a break as IPB will let them... :)

BigBangJoe · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 134 Location: Gent, Belgium

I think I wouldn't be able to resist ordering a Kingpin, and I definately would like to see new replacement boards, as the original one WILL break one day. If we want to play BBB in 30 years, then someone will have to reproduce the boards.

I don't mind if it takes a few more years before this project starts, as I don't have the money for it right now.

I don't think Kingpin is as good as BBB, but it is still more than good enough to put in any gameroom.