David Hankin is an Australian pinball industry pioneer and founder of Hankin Pinball (also known as Hankin & Co. and Hankin and Company Manufacturing Limited). He established an arcade in Newcastle, Australia in the late 1970s and is believed to be the uncredited designer of the company's pinball machines. Hankin is noted for his contributions to pinball innovation and notably contacted George Lucas personally to secure licensing for the Empire Strikes Back pinball machine.
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David Hankin was the first and only pinball manufacturer in Australia, starting in 1978 after being denied supply by Allied Leisure monopoly
Artist/designer at American Pinball; contributed to Barry O's Barbecue Challenge development (sources differ on extent of contribution vs Barry Oursler's design)
Australian pinball manufacturer and founder of Hanken pinball, known for Empire Strikes Back and other games; described as humble and shy
Historical Australian pinball manufacturer; referenced as precedent for Australian pride in pinball manufacturing
Australian cabinet gaming company that produced Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back pinball machine (~350 units, early 1980s); known for distinctive backglass art
Owner of Hankin pub sites business; Hankin is a well-known Australian brand; collaborated with Kalinowski to remake original Hankin video game tables
Founder of Hankin Pinball, Australia's only domestic pinball manufacturer (1978–1980); still active in pinball community; designed and manufactured five pinball games with ~1,300 units total
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Founder/operator of Hankin Pinball manufacturing company in Newcastle, Australia; operated Orbit One arcade; now reclusive but community icon for Australian pinball history
Owner and founder of Hankin and Company Manufacturing Limited; believed to be designer of Hankin pinball machines (uncredited)
Owner and founder of Hankin & Co., believed to have designed the company's pinball machines (uncredited). Opened an arcade in Newcastle, Australia in the late 1970s.
Founder of Hankin Pinball (Australia); pioneering manufacturer; personally contacted George Lucas for Empire Strikes Back licensing; humble about industry innovations like free games calculator