# Trying to brainstorm cool decorations for our pinball nook

**Source:** r/pinball  
**Type:** forum_thread  
**Published:** 2026-02-16  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.reddit.com/r/pinball/comments/1r5otmd/trying_to_brainstorm_cool_decorations_for_our/

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## Analysis

A home pinball collector describes their growing nook featuring 007, Godzilla, and an incoming Dune machine, and seeks decoration ideas including framed backglasses, neon signs, and vintage translites. They plan to display the original Dune backglass artwork and are considering future additions.

### Key Claims

- [MEDIUM] Dune will arrive sometime this Spring — _User states expected delivery window for their Dune pre-order_
- [HIGH] Attack from Mars was the game that got them into pinball — _Direct statement about personal pinball origin story_
- [HIGH] Godzilla 70th anniversary pins were released and user purchased one — _User confirms ownership and timing of game acquisition_

### Notable Quotes

> "we started with the game we pumped the most credits into on location. 007. Hands down couldn't stop playing it and my wife and I are big Bond fans."
> — **air805ronin**
> _Explains the intentional curation of their collection based on location play experience and shared interest with spouse_

> "Attack from Mars translight as its the game that got me into pinball in the first place."
> — **air805ronin**
> _Personal connection to classic game; signals emotional investment in pinball history and nostalgia_

> "I ordered its alternate back glass. Honestly can't find one in the wild without a 5 hour drive so I'm going off YouTube vids and a deep love of the book."
> — **air805ronin**
> _Shows dedicated collector mindset and willingness to customize; indicates Dune alternate backglass availability constraints_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| 007 | game | James Bond-themed pinball machine; user's primary machine and entry point to home collection |
| Godzilla | game | Godzilla 70th anniversary pinball machine; acquired after 007 |
| Dune | game | Dune-themed pinball machine by Barrels of Fun; on order with Spring arrival expected; user purchased alternate backglass |
| Attack from Mars | game | Classic pinball machine that introduced the user to the hobby; user seeking original translite for display |
| Barrels of Fun | company | Manufacturer of Dune pinball machine |
| air805ronin | person | Reddit user, home pinball collector, co-enthusiast with spouse |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Home pinball collection building, Pinball machine decoration and display, Backglass and translite collecting/display, Dune pinball machine acquisition
- **Secondary:** Couple-friendly pinball collecting, Pinball nostalgia and personal history

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — User expresses enthusiasm about their collection, shared enjoyment with spouse, and excitement about future additions. Tone is collaborative and optimistic about expanding their nook.

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## Transcript

So we've established a little nook for pinball and we started with the game we pumped the most credits into on location. 007. Hands down couldn't stop playing it and my wife and I are big Bond fans. Godzilla followed a bit later when the 70th anniversary pins came out because we loved that game too. Dune will arrive sometime this Spring to fill out the planned gaming capacity. I ordered its alternate back glass. Honestly can't find one in the wild without a 5 hour drive so I'm going off YouTube vids and a deep love of the book.
We're looking to decorate a bit more than we have previously but we're not even sure where to start.
My first thought was a back glass frame with a backlight to put up the OG Dune back glass.
We're also looking for neon signs but its hard to even know where to look for those.
Along the lines of the other back glass display, I wouldn't mind finding an Attack from Mars translight as its the game that got me into pinball in the first place.
Any ideas or advice as we get started on this journey?
I'll keep working on my wife about a 4th pin + invisiglass (though glare hasn't been a big issue down there yet).
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