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Title: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 22, 2014, 04:15:08 PM
This is an insane week for my collection. I was lucky to get a Gauntlet, then the cabs from C4 arrived... and today I got a Galaga 88.
If this alone would not be enough to make me happy Jochen and Chris are on a roadtrip at the moment. The will bring Blasteroids, Space Invaders, Qix and OutRun later tonight. Hmpf... they all have to go to the basement. This means pain for my body during the next few days.

Here are a few pics of what is here so far:

(https://31.media.tumblr.com/320febe4367066fdbf739bfd45b6a2fa/tumblr_n1ehk1oKO81snelvio1_1280.jpg)

(https://31.media.tumblr.com/2347acfc6f3222bdb0a919ad89d410a6/tumblr_n1ehk1oKO81snelvio2_1280.jpg)

(https://31.media.tumblr.com/ecec75cc4676520f65aeff844fac6060/tumblr_n1ehk1oKO81snelvio3_1280.jpg)

(https://31.media.tumblr.com/357557c9e251cbe5507dd7126f9572d4/tumblr_n18x8wcvi01snelvio2_1280.jpg)

(https://31.media.tumblr.com/d2068fe950289cf34f69697e36749648/tumblr_n18x8wcvi01snelvio4_1280.jpg)

(https://31.media.tumblr.com/6c294016f4753153be0af2d4ab0ce885/tumblr_n18x8wcvi01snelvio5_1280.jpg)

(https://24.media.tumblr.com/37fdbd10d8599d1371b01867d7b6b1e0/tumblr_n138apb9201snelvio5_1280.jpg)

(https://31.media.tumblr.com/292d8577d24227f2a75ede0368df7411/tumblr_n138apb9201snelvio2_1280.jpg)

(https://24.media.tumblr.com/3dcedb3dd8c6606571a8f05031ddc1da/tumblr_n138apb9201snelvio6_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: anunaki on February 22, 2014, 04:16:58 PM
gongrats!!

especially like the gauntlet and Tempest :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Q*ris on February 22, 2014, 04:53:49 PM
Is the Eurocade actually happening at your place this year?  ;D
CONGRATS!
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 22, 2014, 04:59:36 PM
Is the Eurocade actually happening at your place this year?  ;D
CONGRATS!

lol... i hope it will happen in Hilversum again. You should know that I HATE visitors! ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: level42 on February 22, 2014, 05:03:45 PM
Is the Eurocade actually happening at your place this year?  ;D
CONGRATS!

lol... i hope it will happen in Hilversum again. You should know that I HATE visitors! ;) ;) ;)
No problem, just bring your Tempest.


 ;D
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 22, 2014, 05:11:29 PM
Is the Eurocade actually happening at your place this year?  ;D
CONGRATS!

lol... i hope it will happen in Hilversum again. You should know that I HATE visitors! ;) ;) ;)
No problem, just bring your Tempest.


 ;D

well.. why not?! if i have the time... and a date... We have a sprinter now. So this could be a possibility.
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: level42 on February 22, 2014, 05:16:15 PM
Yessssssssssssssss !

Some awesome additions by the way.....how many do you have now ?
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: anunaki on February 22, 2014, 05:17:13 PM
I'd love to see Tempest on EC :spaceace:
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 22, 2014, 05:28:26 PM
Yessssssssssssssss !

Some awesome additions by the way.....how many do you have now ?

there are 19 in my basement.
plus asteroids, r-type, galaga 88, gauntlet, tempest here next to me...

plus the cabs that are in the sprinter on its way to my store as we speak
qix, outrun, blastroids and space invaders

this makes 27 i guess.

there are some more in C5 for me.
donkey kong, missile command and gyruss.

30! cool! anniversary!!! :)

argh... 31... :P
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Superully on February 22, 2014, 07:35:05 PM
man, you're stocking up faster than i can type. by the end of the year, you will have more games than i do, my storage unit will be empty, your basement crowded! love the gauntlet cab, but what's that ugly metal cage on the right side?
that galaga 88, is it the one that originally belonged to toralf, than changed hands with trinity and now ended up at your place?


If this alone would not be enough to make me happy Jochen and Chris are on a roadtrip at the moment. The will bring Blasteroids, Space Invaders, Qix and OutRun later tonight. Hmpf... they all have to go to the basement. This means pain for my body during the next few days.

ha, that made me laugh :D! you have guys doing the roadtrip for you and getting cabs from my place. i wonder who will be in pain over the next couple of days ...  :P
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on February 22, 2014, 09:37:33 PM
Nice !

sjeez 31 in a very short time, looks like you are on a mission; 50 by the end of this year  :D

@Ully, i guess the guys that need to bring up that Jukebox  ;D
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 22, 2014, 11:41:34 PM
man, you're stocking up faster than i can type. by the end of the year, you will have more games than i do, my storage unit will be empty, your basement crowded! love the gauntlet cab, but what's that ugly metal cage on the right side?
that galaga 88, is it the one that originally belonged to toralf, than changed hands with trinity and now ended up at your place?

yup. :) i guess thats the one. :)
hope the guys did a good job getting your stuff upstairs. jochen is now in the hospital... chris is officially dead. ;)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: muddymusic on February 23, 2014, 09:57:27 AM
Wow what a great lot of cabs to get in one go  :o
I'm really starting to want an R-Type cab!
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: cebulba on February 23, 2014, 07:41:26 PM
It was a pleasure to meet you, your friends and the basement yesterday/today. Take care of that Galaga88 :)

Roadtrip report to follow tomorrow. I'm getting old and need sleep...
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 23, 2014, 08:08:12 PM
It was a pleasure to meet you, your friends and the basement yesterday/today. Take care of that Galaga88 :)

Roadtrip report to follow tomorrow. I'm getting old and need sleep...

the pleasure was on our side. cool to hang around with you. hope you will be back in this area again soon.
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Wurstkopp on February 23, 2014, 09:08:37 PM
Very awesome machines! The screen of the Gauntlet looks amazing!
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 23, 2014, 09:13:53 PM
Very awesome machines! The screen of the Gauntlet looks amazing!

screen is indeed in perfect condition. :)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Q*ris on February 24, 2014, 12:53:11 AM
Now that I requested notifications on this post and that I receive it straight in my mailbox, I notice that the title of your post sounds totally weird.
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: vernimark on February 24, 2014, 02:46:08 AM
that Atari Galaga is fantastic!
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 24, 2014, 09:36:24 AM
Now that I requested notifications on this post and that I receive it straight in my mailbox, I notice that the title of your post sounds totally weird.

hrhr..
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Luigi on February 24, 2014, 11:45:22 AM
Holy shit....some great additions, indeed :)

Please stand on the stair to your basement and take a photo from above the 'cab crowd'...must be an awesome sight  :spaceace:
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: atarimania on February 24, 2014, 12:08:04 PM
Nice catch!

Gauntlet is really a great game and your cab seems to be in perfect condition  :-*

Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 24, 2014, 12:11:07 PM
Nice catch!

Gauntlet is really a great game and your cab seems to be in perfect condition  :-*



we were lucky. it is not perfect but close to. there is nothing i would have to do. we can leave it like it is. the screen rocks. the usual burn ins on the right side are not there. :)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Superully on February 24, 2014, 01:02:58 PM
the screen rocks. the usual burn ins on the right side are not there. :)

here's mine! note that the screen is turned OFF  :D

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5333239608_28c6c1990b_b_d.jpg)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 24, 2014, 01:16:19 PM
the screen rocks. the usual burn ins on the right side are not there. :)

here's mine! note that the screen is turned OFF  :D

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5333239608_28c6c1990b_b_d.jpg)

still in good condition if you ask me. :)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Wurstkopp on February 24, 2014, 03:09:30 PM

here's mine! note that the screen is turned OFF  :D


 :lol:

Btw: I don't give a shit bout burnings anymore, imo it's part of the machines history. :)
In fact I'd pay extra money for burn ins from "Chiller". :D
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 24, 2014, 04:17:22 PM
Here are some more pics I shot a few seconds ago. Not all the machines down in the basement. The beats are still waiting here in my store. Two more rows I did not take pics of just now. 3 machines still in the US of A.

(https://24.media.tumblr.com/8484b908bacb2dfc1f7b192631f2cc40/tumblr_n1ia65zcgv1snelvio5_1280.jpg)

(https://31.media.tumblr.com/ac8ff6e2108439f87f0ff3639de46d4a/tumblr_n1ia65zcgv1snelvio4_1280.jpg)

(https://24.media.tumblr.com/427b028734f703042f73c7fc26c94c8d/tumblr_n1ia65zcgv1snelvio3_1280.jpg)

(https://24.media.tumblr.com/0c1b3a071c4dccb11526b05786e53d85/tumblr_n1ia65zcgv1snelvio2_1280.jpg)

(https://31.media.tumblr.com/08810549de85b1b0a9947e6adece1300/tumblr_n1ia65zcgv1snelvio1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Laszo on February 24, 2014, 06:01:34 PM
That basement is filling up nicely  :P Your collection is upgraded to the IMPRESSIVE status  :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Wurstkopp on February 24, 2014, 06:22:35 PM
Jesus, this is an arcade porno..!
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: level42 on February 24, 2014, 07:21:17 PM

here's mine! note that the screen is turned OFF  :D


 :lol:

Btw: I don't give a shit bout burnings anymore, imo it's part of the machines history. :)
In fact I'd pay extra money for burn ins from "Chiller". :D
i got a badly burnt in Ms. Pac tube for you....
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Wurstkopp on February 24, 2014, 07:25:02 PM
Game is not bad enough for badly burnt in. ;)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: DarthNuno on February 24, 2014, 08:00:00 PM
Damn! Your collection is growing very fast!!!  :shock:

Tempest & RType are the ones I'm gonna try next time I'll come by your shop!  :P
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: funkycochise on February 24, 2014, 09:16:54 PM
What a bunch of beauties out there !  :-*

All that we need is a good reson to pass by germany.
I often think about it when I'm in the burger King in Luxembourg, on the Luxemburger border
with germany : "There's only a footstep to Trier"

:)

PS : your basement is almost full now, isn't it ?

Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 24, 2014, 09:30:52 PM
What a bunch of beauties out there !  :-*

All that we need is a good reson to pass by germany.
I often think about it when I'm in the burger King in Luxembourg, on the Luxemburger border
with germany : "There's only a footstep to Trier"

:)

PS : your basement is almost full now, isn't it ?



yepp. bk lux is 10 minutes from my place. and nope... besement has looots of space left. ;)

@bruno: yeah man.. let me fire up the tempest first. screen has issues... but nothing that can not be fixed.
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: anunaki on February 24, 2014, 11:01:51 PM
Time for a party @ Trier ;)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Q*ris on February 25, 2014, 12:31:08 AM
What part exactly didn't you guys understand in "I hate visitors"?
 ;D
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Luigi on February 25, 2014, 11:03:43 AM
Nice view...thanks :)

I can only imagine how hot it gets in this basement with the low ceiling ;)

Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 25, 2014, 12:37:15 PM
Nice view...thanks :)

I can only imagine how hot it gets in this basement with the low ceiling ;)



we can take of our clothes in such a case. :D
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Jase on February 25, 2014, 07:42:53 PM
Hey, awesome collection!  8)
I was wondering, my favourite game ever is Qix, I have collected a lot of info on it and love to see anything out of the ordinary. Your Qix cab is a real curiosity to me, I remember someone picking one of those up and showing pics on here. The cabs were made in the UK, but I don't remember seeing any looking like yours? What I'd love to see are plenty of photos of this - the bezel, CPO, the marquee and most of all inside the back of the machine! Do the instructions illuminate like a US made machine?
Is there any chance you could please send me some photos? I would really appreciate this!  :)

Thanks

Jase
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 25, 2014, 08:03:19 PM
Hey, awesome collection!  8)
I was wondering, my favourite game ever is Qix, I have collected a lot of info on it and love to see anything out of the ordinary. Your Qix cab is a real curiosity to me, I remember someone picking one of those up and showing pics on here. The cabs were made in the UK, but I don't remember seeing any looking like yours? What I'd love to see are plenty of photos of this - the bezel, CPO, the marquee and most of all inside the back of the machine! Do the instructions illuminate like a US made machine?
Is there any chance you could please send me some photos? I would really appreciate this!  :)

Thanks

Jase

i will take some pics for you tomorrow. no problem, mate! actually.. i have two of these qix cabs now. ;)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Jase on February 25, 2014, 08:38:56 PM
Wow! 2?!?! Amazing! I thought that might be the only one in existence! Thanks for doing the pics!!! :D
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Capt. Kirk on February 25, 2014, 10:32:59 PM
about the Qix: I own the same Taito-Cab. Still in Storage waiting for restauration....
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 26, 2014, 03:07:15 PM
Wow! 2?!?! Amazing! I thought that might be the only one in existence! Thanks for doing the pics!!! :D

I have uploaded a few pics in my Tumblr.
You can see them here:

http://www.tumblr.com/blog/arcadebasement (http://www.tumblr.com/blog/arcadebasement)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: joeks on February 26, 2014, 03:17:15 PM
Great pics on your Tumblr Tyrem! Love it :)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: slap-fighter-fcn on February 26, 2014, 03:36:04 PM
Stefan, what a fantastic game-room-cellar, and we all know, there's some more stuff on it's way to you ;)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: gyruss on February 26, 2014, 03:38:42 PM
Man, that looks awesome... you got a great taste in games!
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Luigi on February 26, 2014, 03:55:50 PM
erm, I get a login screen....do I have to be registered at tumblr to see the pics?  ???

Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Superully on February 26, 2014, 03:58:08 PM
doesn't work for me either, but i know the game ... ;)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 26, 2014, 04:11:55 PM
oh SORRY guys...
Does this link work?

http://arcadebasement.tumblr.com/ (http://arcadebasement.tumblr.com/)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 26, 2014, 04:15:52 PM
doesn't work for me either, but i know the game ... ;)

haha.. you do indeed, Ully! :)

And thank you for your nice words, guys!
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: anunaki on February 26, 2014, 04:18:22 PM
The place is even  more impressive now then when I was at your place
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 26, 2014, 04:22:12 PM
The place is even  more impressive now then when I was at your place

i am still working on it. :) this is not over yet. ;)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: anunaki on February 26, 2014, 04:26:41 PM
Not untill you find the SWC
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Luigi on February 26, 2014, 04:56:20 PM
Quote
I will stop collecting as soon as I have this cab.

You once might regret that ;)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Tyrem on February 26, 2014, 05:10:29 PM
Quote
I will stop collecting as soon as I have this cab.

You once might regret that ;)

you could be right. :D
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: cebulba on February 26, 2014, 06:26:07 PM
Wow! 2?!?! Amazing! I thought that might be the only one in existence! Thanks for doing the pics!!! :D

I had a QIX cabaret if you interested in some pics I can check on my harddisk (sold it a few weeks back).
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Jase on February 26, 2014, 06:31:45 PM
Wow! 2?!?! Amazing! I thought that might be the only one in existence! Thanks for doing the pics!!! :D

I have uploaded a few pics in my Tumblr.
You can see them here:

http://www.tumblr.com/blog/arcadebasement (http://www.tumblr.com/blog/arcadebasement)


Thank you so much for taking the time! Very interesting to see this, now I wonder if these were the style of Qix cabs I played back in the day? Does the instruction card light up? That's one thing I do remember. Fascinating cab for sure. I love how they mounted the game PCBs! Certainly not as serviceable as the USA version. Very cool cab you have there, you ought to post pics on the KLOV forums, I'd bet there'd be some folks on there who'd be interested to see this! Thanks again dude.  8)
Title: Re: A few new babies for my basement
Post by: Jase on February 26, 2014, 06:33:11 PM
Wow! 2?!?! Amazing! I thought that might be the only one in existence! Thanks for doing the pics!!! :D

I had a QIX cabaret if you interested in some pics I can check on my harddisk (sold it a few weeks back).

Hey there! Yeah please do, I'm always interested in anything Qix related!  ;D