Inspiration - Who has purchased a real pinball machine based on TPA?

[Kevlar]

Ah, a tread to brag I happend to get a playroom almost for free... Two of my machines missing, but 8 guests

The walls were completely f*cked, so I decided to go with bordeaux-red velvet... Who cares - I only stare at the plafield anyway

https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A2J0DiRHGNTbp4

Fun fact: I'm maintaining all those pinball machines, while they are my guests... And they need a lot of loving

That look great Mayuh.

 

[Mayuh]

Yep, we're a bunch of crazy guys... And I do blame Farsight for every penny I spent on spare parts, machines or kickstarters... Yet, I can't thank them enough, for reviving an old love of mine.

As my daughter once said: Dad, you don't grow up, do you? But your toys are getting more expensive...

Well, I guess she's right

 

[joseph5185]

I have always wanted a real table. Pinball Arcade stoked the fire for REALLY wanting one, but I still didn't think I'd be able to afford one anytime soon. Then luck struck, and on the same day some 'mad money' came my way, I found a table for that exact amount. I now own Firepower and am (slowly) restoring it.

I LOVE Firepower! That's very, very cool...
Such classic and frantic gameplay!

I'm eyeing a Gorgar table currently..

 

[joseph5185]

OH yes..I remember the question I wanted to ask now..

For those of you who do own one (or multiple..lucky), how is it on power? Is it wise to unplug when not in use? Will it dramatically increase the electric bill?
Does it just depend on the table?

Thanks for all your awesome feedback!!

 

[Mayuh]

Up to 350W in play, some 150W idle. I think I measured my demo man... We had some 30+ machines on single 32 amps fuse and powered them up simultaneously, no problem at all.

I pay like €20/month for electricity for the machines you see in the photos.

 

[bcfast]

TPA is very responsible for getting me back into the hobby!! I have bought 7 pinball machines since getting hooked on TPA!! One is a virtual cab setup with over 400 tables to play

 

[SKILL_SHOT]

GUILTY!
http://digitalpinballfans.com/showthread.php/2181-It-s-All-Your-Fault-FARSIGHT