It was manufactured by Wico Corporation located in Chicago, Illinois. The 'Big Top" editions were produced from 77'- 84' & revolve around a circus/carnival theme designed by Dick White. These were made as a 1 player & is a non-commercial machine referred to as a home model. The cabinet is smaller than a standard EM machine but the ball is standard size. It has 2 Flippers, 1 Pop Bumper, 3 Targets, 1 Rollunder Spinner, Plastic Backglass (w/ ink screened directly onto the inflexible plastic), 3 Balls per game w/ an adjustable tilt. The Score Unit Cabinet consists of 14 different lights that light up the score unit face. This is at least 75% of the size of a regular pinball manchine.
Here's some other info on machines of this type:
http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?gid=287
Paddles and electronics work. Comes with two balls.
Perfect project for minor clean-up and restoration. A wire for the top panel loosened during transportation. Minor cracks in the Plexiglas cover. Rubbers need to be replaced. You can purchase the kit here:
http://www.amazon.com/Wico-Pinball-White-Rubber-Ring/dp/B004DQY4KE
Great for a rec room or man cave. Can fit into the trunk of a Toyota Corolla with the seats down. I'll help you carry it down the couple of steps.
- Location: Lincoln Park
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