ANNOUNCING: The 2009 Edition is now available. This 222 page book, our 19th
annual edition, contains important information about all pinball machines
made since the flipper was invented in 1947. This is the most popular
and accurate pinball reference anywhere. Over 2,700 pinball
machines are listed with incredible detail about each, including name,
manufacturer, date released, number of players, distinguishing features,
production numbers, collectibility, current value, market trend, designer,
artist, and relationships with other games.Note that included in the pricing analysis are charts of price trends and values and a list of the top five games, by decade and by type.
The book also contains current website links to on-line resources for buying and selling parts and machines, popular pinball events, and how to find more information--everything a new collector or pinball enthusiast needs to know.
Nowhere else can you find as comprehensive and complete reference on pinball. No collector, novice nor expert, can afford to be without the latest edition from Mr. Pinball.
Added bonus sections--a comprehensive list of Bowling Games and a comprehensive list of Gun Games since these are often found with pinball games.
The Table of Contents from the 2009 Edition:
What's New in the 2009 Edition! Introduction
Overview About List Information Available Versions Ordering How to Contact Us Updates Flipper Pinball Lists Flipper Pinball List Codes List--Alphabetical by Name List--Chronological by Manufacturer Baseball Pinball List Bingo Pinball List Appendices Appendix A--About the Serial Numbers Statistical Analysis Appendix B--Bibliography Appendix C--All About Pinball Collecting
Introduction Terminology Who Is Out There? Buying Games And Parts Selling Games And Parts Manufacturing Parts Shipping Games Caring For Games Playing Games 10 Biggest Mistakes New Collectors Make 10 Biggest Mistakes Experienced Collectors Make Companion Collectibles Promotional Material Magazines Pinball Events Internet Pinball Podcasts Appendix D--Determining Price Appendix E--Artists Appendix F--Designers Appendix G--Glossary Appendix H--Manufacturer History Country-specific Notes Appendix I--Game Interrelationships Appendix J--Just Not a Pinball Bonus Sections Bowling Games List Gun Games ListSample
You can obtain a 3 page sample of our 2003 Edition in PDF format by clicking here.
Detailed Pricing Information
$22.00 Standard Version
Spiral bound, 8.5"x5.5", 222 pages
2008 Edition