# Unboxing of the First Haggis Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition Pinball Machine

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-05-13  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/unboxing-of-the-first-haggis-fathom-revisited-mermaid-edition-pinball-machine

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## Analysis

Knapp Arcade reports on the first unboxing of Haggis Pinball's Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition machine in Australia. The author expresses enthusiasm for the underwater theme and notes that NYC's Jackbar has one on order.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Haggis Pinball has released a Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition pinball machine — _Direct reporting of first unboxing; photo documentation from Australian customer Alex Moss_
- [HIGH] Alex Moss in Australia received the first Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition and plans to share video this weekend — _Author states Alex 'shared pictures' and 'took video as well that he hopes to be able to share with everyone this weekend'_
- [HIGH] New York City's Jackbar has a Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition on order — _Author states 'New York City's Jackbar has one on order'_

### Notable Quotes

> "I love seeing new Fathoms being made. There's always been something about any pinball machine with an underwater / ocean theme that I've absolutely loved."
> — **Knapp Arcade (author)**, N/A
> _Expresses personal enthusiasm for Fathom theme and ocean-themed pinball machines generally; establishes credibility of author interest in the product_

> "I even have a print of the Fathom backglass autographed by Greg Freres hanging in my basement arcade."
> — **Knapp Arcade (author)**, N/A
> _Demonstrates author's deep connection to classic Fathom legacy and pinball collecting hobby_

> "I can't wait to see Fathoms here in the United States. New York City's Jackbar has one on order. I'm headed there as soon as theirs arrives."
> — **Knapp Arcade (author)**, N/A
> _Indicates plans to travel to play the machine and strong anticipation for US availability_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Haggis Pinball | company | Australian boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition |
| Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition | product | New pinball machine from Haggis Pinball with underwater/mermaid theme; first unboxing documented |
| Alex Moss | person | Australian customer who received first Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition; took photos and video for unboxing documentation |
| Knapp Arcade | person/entity | Content creator/arcade enthusiast reporting on the unboxing; has personal pinball collection |
| Jackbar | organization | NYC-based location with Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition on order |
| Greg Freres | person | Designer/artist associated with classic Fathom; autographed backglass print referenced by author |
| Fathom | product | Classic pinball machine with underwater/ocean theme; inspiration for Haggis Pinball's modern revisit |

### Topics

- **Primary:** New machine release/launch, Haggis Pinball manufacturing
- **Secondary:** Pinball machine distribution to US market, Ocean/underwater themed pinball
- **Mentioned:** Pinball collecting and passion

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Author expresses clear enthusiasm for the new release, the theme, and the brand. Positive framing throughout with no criticism or concerns raised about the product or manufacturer.

### Signals

- **[community_signal]** Positive reception from pinball enthusiast community; themed appeal to ocean/underwater pinball fans (confidence: medium) — Author's enthusiasm for the theme and planned media coverage (video release this weekend) suggest community interest
- **[market_signal]** Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition gaining distribution to US market; NYC location has unit on order (confidence: high) — Jackbar NYC confirmed to have machine on order; author planning to visit when it arrives
- **[announcement]** Haggis Pinball's Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition officially shipping with first unboxing in Australia (confidence: high) — Direct documentation of first unboxing by customer Alex Moss with photos and planned video release

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## Transcript

Today is an exciting day, at least for a friend of mine in Australia. Alex Moss reached out to me a little while ago and shared pictures of the first ever unboxing of Haggis Pinball's new Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition pinball machine. The game looks amazing. Here's a few pics from the unboxing of the game. Alex took video as well that he hopes to be able to share with everyone this weekend.

I love seeing new Fathoms being made. There's always been something about any pinball machine with an underwater / ocean theme that I've absolutely loved. I even have a print of the Fathom backglass autographed by Greg Freres hanging in my basement arcade. I can't wait to see Fathoms here in the United States. New York City's Jackbar has one on order. I'm headed there as soon as theirs arrives.

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