# First Look at a Brand New Jaws Pinball Retheme

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-04-07  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/first-look-at-a-brand-new-jaws-pinball-retheme

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## Analysis

A custom Jaws pinball retheme has been completed by Dino Gaspari, converting a 1980 Bally Silverball Mania with custom art, audio, and the original movie score. The machine is expected to be displayed at Pintastic New England (June 23-26).

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Dino Gaspari completed a custom Jaws pinball retheme from a 1980 Bally Silverball Mania — _Direct statement in article with photos/video evidence_
- [HIGH] The retheme includes custom art and audio with the iconic Jaws movie score — _Explicitly stated in content_
- [HIGH] Dino Gaspari has completed multiple pinball rethemes sold through Pinballdepot.ca — _Stated as past business activity_
- [MEDIUM] The Jaws retheme is planned to be shown at Pintastic New England (June 23-26) — _Article states 'hopes to bring' indicating intention but not confirmed_

### Notable Quotes

> "Dino has done a number of really neat pinball rethemes that have been sold in the North American market through his site, Pinballdepot.ca, over the years."
> — **Knapp Arcade (article author)**
> _Establishes Dino Gaspari's credibility and business model in the retheme/custom pinball space_

> "He hopes to bring this particular machine to the upcoming Pintastic New England show (June 23 - 36) for the public to see and play."
> — **Knapp Arcade (article author)**
> _Indicates planned public exhibition of the retheme; note date range contains apparent typo (36 instead of 26)_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Dino Gaspari | person | Custom pinball retheme designer/builder; operates Pinballdepot.ca |
| Pinballdepot.ca | company | Online retailer/builder selling custom rethemed pinball machines in North American market |
| Silverball Mania | game | 1980 Bally pinball machine used as base for Jaws retheme |
| Jaws | game | Custom retheme of Silverball Mania incorporating movie theme, art, and score |
| Pintastic New England | event | Pinball show scheduled for June 23-26 (note: article contains typo '36'); planned venue for Jaws retheme display |
| Knapp Arcade | company | Content source; pinball/arcade media outlet |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Custom pinball rethemes, Jaws pinball (custom/fan-made versions)
- **Secondary:** Pinball events and exhibitions, Bally pinball machines, Movie-licensed pinball themes

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Enthusiastic tone celebrating the craftsmanship and creativity of the custom retheme; positive framing of Dino Gaspari's work and business

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** Custom Jaws retheme planned for public exhibition at Pintastic New England pinball show (confidence: medium) — Article states creator 'hopes to bring this particular machine to the upcoming Pintastic New England show (June 23 - 36) for the public to see and play'
- **[technology_signal]** Custom retheme represents community creativity and aftermarket modification culture as alternative to factory releases (confidence: medium) — Article highlights Dino Gaspari's track record of completing multiple rethemes sold commercially, indicating established market demand

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## Transcript

All of this talk about Jaws pinball inspired a friend of mine, Dino Gaspari, to send me pictures and video of his recently completed custom made Jaws pinball machine.  This Jaws was made from a modified 1980 Bally Silverball Mania. Custom art and audio, that includes the iconic score from the movie, have been added to the game.

Dino has done a number of really neat pinball rethemes that have been sold in the North American market through his site, Pinballdepot.ca, over the years. He hopes to bring this particular machine to the upcoming Pintastic New Robert Englunds show (June 23 - 36) for the public to see and play.

_(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 47c747d2-aa17-4eb9-97a5-a61cd8e566e9*