Python Anghelo is a person mentioned in 2 episode(s).
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Python Anghelo created the artwork for Taxi
Python Anghelo was an eccentric artist
Python Anghelo wrote a treatment for Popeye Saves the Earth involving Popeye flying a space ark and rescuing animals
Python Anghelo's work on Pin*Bot is commonly regarded as putting him on the map as a major designer
Pinball content creator/skilled player; demonstrated Bon Jovi gameplay with 8-minute single-ball performance achieving 1 billion points, raising concerns about game difficulty balance and player relatability
Designer of Dungeon Crawler Carl for P3; credited with 'big spooky Haunted Mansion feel'
Content creator (IE Pinball) who streamed Bon Jovi gameplay; described by Orbital Albert as exceptionally skilled player (top 100-250 competitive potential) who demonstrated the crowdsurf flipper and other mechanics
Legendary pinball designer, born January 1, 1954 in Transylvania Romania, known for artistic vision, combative personality, social commentary in art, industry influence at Williams, cancer survivor (2012)
Pinball personality; announced Norma's final game in Women's Tournament; worked at major tournaments (Indus)
Artwork contributor on High Speed (1986); subject of Silverball Chronicles episode (mentioned)
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Python Anghelo named the drinking term 'Zingy Bingy' while working at Williams, which he later used for a porn-themed pinball game at Capcom
Python Anghelo said Lawler didn't have anything to contribute unless Eugene and he were present
Python Anghelo was the artist for Police Force and created artwork for Bride of Pinbot, Funhaus, Bad Cats, Mousin' Around!, and Zingy Bingy
Python Anghelo is deceased
Python Anghelo attended 2012 Expo while undergoing cancer treatment, dressed as Hannibal Lecter in straitjacket
Python Anghelo died on April 9, 2014 after a protracted battle with cancer
Python's first collaboration at Williams was with Barry Oursler on Comet
Cyclone and Hurricane were roller-coaster sequels to Comet
Python believed Pinball Circus would be economic to build and operate contrary to Williams management claims
Python was working to bring Pinball Circus into production with two new game designs at time of death
Python worked for Capcom on Flipper Football after leaving Williams
GoFundMe medical appeal for Python raised more than $19,000
Python's Pinball Expo appearances were highlights for many visitors
Python was designing games and working creatively until the very end of his life
Python Anghelo designed the complete artistic and conceptual package (theme, storyboard, art, game mechanics) for Comet, which revolutionized pinball design
Pinball Circus was designed with sit-down flipper cockpit mechanics and horizontally-traveling balls, but the released version was stripped down by Steve Corazza due to manufacturing and cost constraints
Only six Pinball Circus machines were ever manufactured; Python retains the best version
Steve Corazza took credit for the million-shot feature in Comet, which was Python's innovation
Roger Sharp, not Pat Lawlor, designed The Addams Family
Williams management prioritized profit maximization over game design quality, forcing Python to use formula-based layouts rather than innovate
Flipper Football was originally designed as a video-integrated game with ball morphing in and out of video land, but was reduced to a cash product due to Capcom management pressure
Python conceived the Pinball 2000 video-ball integration concept 5 years before it was built; Williams paid him $75,000 for the design
Prediction: Within 2 years, Python's current projects will 'embarrass Microsoft and PlayStation and Sony' in terms of technology and game design
Larry DeMar is a manipulator and copycat, not a true creator or innovator despite his programming skills
Python Anghelo designed the complete visual and mechanical package for Comet, revolutionizing pinball design from 'paste-up artist copycat' approach to choreographed art-and-mechanics integration
Six Pinball Circus machines were manufactured, with Anghelo retaining ownership of the original/best version
Anghelo left Williams specifically because management rejected the Pinball Circus sit-down flipper concept to maximize profits
Steve Corla falsely claimed credit for the flipper invention that Harry Williams actually pioneered
Barry Osler and Mark Ritchie are not true game designers but mechanics technicians who lack fundamental understanding of game design
Harry Williams designed jet bumpers and torpedo mechanisms that were tested on the Chicago River behind Williams during World War II
Anghelo originated the concept of animated toys in pinball, with others copying his innovation years later (citing commercial fishing decorations copying Fish Tails concept)
Flipper Football was originally designed as a video-integrated game similar to Pinball 2000, with Williams providing $75,000 in funding, but was stripped down due to business pressure
Stern Pinball will ultimately destroy the pinball industry through profit-driven management philosophy rather than creative excellence
Gene Cunningham did not design Big Bang Bar but merely executed Anghelo's complete design concept including the dancing lady figure
Designer/operator credited for Winchester; known for tournament infrastructure innovation and streaming content; represents Barrels of Fun
Artist for 1988 Williams Taxi; described as eccentric and beloved by pinball community
Kaneda's friend; made $100 super chat during stream, described as one of Kaneda's best friends
Winchester House designer, credited with pioneering modern pinball streaming format
Twitch partner streamer, high-level competitive pinball player; designer of Winchester Mystery House rules and playfield; known for do-or-die/Iron Man challenge streams; rules designer and co-designer on first major pinball game
One of the best pinball players in the world; recently purchased Jersey Jack's Pirates of the Caribbean; defeated Jeff Teolis in competition
Competitive pinball player; owns Leib Arena machine; competed at IFPA 15; scored 103 in qualifying; helped with commentary/streaming
Game designer of Winchester Mystery House; runs IE Pinball streaming channel; new designer for Barrels of Fun
Designer of Winchester Mystery House game
Elite pinball player from California; competitor at 2019 Stern Pro Circuit; critiqued game difficulty settings
Designer/new team member at Barrels of Fun, worked on Winchester Mystery House, interviewed by hosts
Designer/artist credited on Popeye Saves the Earth; known for distinctive art style and approach to location-oriented game design; wrote essay about Popeye lore
Competitive pinball player; tournament organizer; streamer; designer of Winchester Mystery House (debut game for Barrels of Fun); known for tournament expertise and streaming
Late pinball designer and artist; subject of Joe Cherovino's multi-chapter article for Nudge magazine; known for unconventional design philosophy and influence on pinball culture; discussed as embodying 'true pinball degenerate lifestyle'
Elite pinball competitor known for Pin Quest challenge mode completions; quickly mastered Jaws Revenge mode
Referenced as artist/designer associated with overhead 'world under glass' visual style seen in Popeye and other games.
Designer of Bride of Pinbot; noted for blatant sexual innuendo in design (nipple flashes, explicit imagery)
IE Pinball streamer and technology expert, presented 'Follow-Through Reach Around,' tackled 10 wizard modes during pandemic and gave away $1,000
Williams team commander; competitive adversary; antagonistic toward Pat Lawler; dismissive of Lawler's design contributions
Organizer of Pin Slash tournament; praised for running well-organized event
Tournament organizer/operator, software developer, runs InDisc tournaments; described as very busy with tournament operations.
Tournament player competing in Radical quarterfinal match, demonstrated the optimal 'Shatfest' strategy
Competitive pinball player from Fontana, California participating in the 2020 Stern Pro Circuit Championship. Demonstrated strong scoring performance on Avengers Infinity Quest.
Legendary pinball artist; worked with Oursler on multiple games including Pinbot, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Police Force; known for last-minute work style; passed away in 2014
Pinball community figure; engineer of custom streaming contraption for IE Pinball broadcast at Free Play Florida 2018
Primary commentator and competitor; finished third with 5 points; provides expert analysis of Funhouse strategy and machine quirks
Tournament organizer at IE Pinball; helps manage INDISC setup and game selections
Co-commentator for the FreePlay Florida 2018 Women's Finals; provides expert strategy analysis and operates the wireless streaming rig.
Co-host of IE Pinball live coverage, handling play-by-play and technical direction from separate broadcast room
Pinball tournament competitor who advanced to round of eight to face Chris Stevens
Pinball designer at Barrels of Fun; led Winchester Mystery House design, rumored to have worked on Big Trouble in Little China homebrew
Competitive player; enthusiastic about Jersey Jack Pirates; featured in upcoming Pinball Profile interview and Deadflip stream.
Notable streaming rig designer whose setup is being replicated by other streamers including Backhand Pinball
Tournament co-director at InDisc; won main tournament; brought camera/filming equipment for instant replay coverage
Competitive pinball player noted as possibly having beaten Labyrinth
Tournament organizer for IFPA 19, runs IE Pinball, received praise for event execution
IE Pinball streamer; noted for monitoring flipper coil temperatures during gameplay; documented flipper overheating issues on high-multiball games
Pinball industry figure; attendee at Pinball Expo who drew crowds for autographs and conversations
A Division finalist, competitive player across F-14 Tomcat and Demolition Man
Streamer on IEPinball (Twitch); hosted Black Knight Sword of Rage launch tournament and won head-to-head challenge
Pinball designer mentioned as preferred choice for hypothetical Turtles pinball machine
Legendary Williams pinball artist who created artwork for Police Force, Bride of Pinbot, Funhaus, Bad Cats, Mousin' Around, and Zingy Bingy; deceased
World-class competitive pinball player; competed in 2012 PAPA Circuit Finals Round 10 Monster Bash
Pinball streamer, one of Orbital Lobber's favorite streamers to watch, has new challenge coming up
IE Pinball founder, livestreamer known for rapid wizard mode achievements, newly hired by Barrels of Fun as designer; involved with Never Drains tournament software
Designer of Popeye Saves the Earth with unique space ark rescue storyline
Williams/Bally/Midway designer; described as Romanian character who made random memorable comments; known for eccentric personality
Artist who worked with Trudeau at Williams on Bugs Bunny and Pinbot; coined Trudeau's 'Dr. Slash' nickname and did stellar character artwork for licensed games
Legendary pinball designer who emigrated from Romania at 17, worked at Williams (1980s) and Capcom (1990s), designed Comet, Pinball Circus, Pinbot, Fish Tails, Popeye, and other iconic games
Co-designer of The Comet (1985) with Barry Ousler
Late artist and art director at Bally/Williams; worked extensively with Mark Ritchie on game themes and artwork; described as 'Willy Wonka of pinball'; Renaissance man who influenced many classic pinball designs
Williams artist contemporary of Jack Hager who shared fine art background; competed with Hager on design projects
Distinctive artist known for psychedelic, detailed backglass art throughout the System 11 era; hosts extensively discuss his visual style and drug-influenced artistic phases.
Co-designer of Taxi (1988) Williams pinball machine
Artist credited with artwork on Hurricane pinball machine
Artist credited with Popeye artwork; praised for creating distinctive, beautiful visual design for the game
Legendary pinball artist and game designer; collaborated with Zofia Ryan on Popeye Saves the Earth and The Machine: Bride of Pinbot; described by Ryan as talented and creative
Legendary pinball artist and designer; died April 9, 2014 from cancer; known for Comet, Cyclone, Hurricane, Pinball Circus
Collaborator with Barry on Jokerz!, Bad Cats, and Popeye Saves The Earth
Pinball artist who designed Flipper Football and Zingy Bingy for Capcom; named Zingy Bingy after Williams-era term for going out drinking
Pinball designer of Bride of Pin*Bot; known for thematic/artistic approach to machine design
Pinball artist whose work on Pin*Bot and Taxi became synonymous with Williams tables in late 80s/early 90s