Todd Tuckey is a content creator and YouTube restoration expert associated with TNT Amusements who has significantly influenced the pinball and arcade restoration community, including inspiring Kerry's restoration methodology. He is known for posting video content about pinball machines and their production status, and was an active community member whose personal loss (death of his wife) occurred shortly before a December 2024 episode. Tuckey has appeared as a guest on pinball podcasts and maintains an active presence in pinball restoration and community discourse.
No aliases
No relationships
No facts recorded
TNT Amusements has sold almost 40,000 machines over 46 years
A Flash Gordon that was barn-stored for 20+ years had interior conditions with significant rust and animal damage requiring extensive work
Professional restoration of heavily damaged machines often breaks even or loses money after labor and overhead costs
Founder/lead personality of TNT Amusements, restoration expert, YouTube content creator, ~70 years old
Founder/operator of TNT Amusements, pinball restoration expert, YouTube content creator, seminar presenter. Known for detailed machine reviews and restoration tutorials. Age approximately 70.
TNT Amusements founder/personality; video creator whose methodology directly inspired Leebo's video structure and approach
Guest on Coinbox podcast discussing 16mm film recording and preservation
Content creator, pinball operator, and founder of TNT Amusements; legendary YouTube personality with 1600+ episodes covering pinball restoration, arcade history, and machine reviews. Started in the industry in 1973.
Content creator known for factory videos and restoration content, featured in previous 4.5-hour interview on The Pinball Restorer's Podcast. Associated with TNT Amusements.
No linked glossary terms
Pam Tuckey passed away on December 3rd after 32 years of marriage
Todd Tuckey abandoned retirement plans after his wife Pam's death in December and is continuing TNT operations
TNT Amusements generates approximately $500 per month from YouTube revenue despite having 2,200+ videos
Vintage pinball machines were originally designed as 5-year disposable products, not intended for 40-50+ year operation
Todd Tuckey has been announced as the new host of the Twippies awards
Todd Tuckey collected all five original Moppet Video games at one time
Approximately 200 Sinistar cockpit cabinets were manufactured
Todd Tuckey announced he will sell Jersey Jack Pinball's next Collector's Edition for $20,000 without knowing the MSRP, theme, or production volume.
The new game will debut at Pintastic New England (June 23-26) at Automated Services booth
Todd Tuckey recently won a Teppies award
Todd has been in the pinball and amusement business since 1979, with the company name always being TNT in some form
Todd bought his first pinball game at age 15
The pinball hobby has shifted to become accessible primarily to wealthier people
Modern pinball machines (Stern, Jersey Jack, American Pinball) are primarily sold to home buyers rather than location vending
Battery corrosion is the #1 problem with pinball machines today
Bally's Motor Dome was the first game with selectable skill levels, with Frankenstein following 10 years later
Steve Young is the only person in the US still rebuilding mechanical pinball motors
Games designed in the 1970s had a 5-year lifespan and were intended to be discarded or parted out
Original pinball machine prices (late 1970s): Black Knight $550, Future Spa $450, Evil Knievel $300
The arcade industry is currently experiencing explosive growth
Arcade1Up is creating new demand for arcades and introducing kids to pinball
Arcade game vendors in 1984 were paying $25 for black/white games and $100-$150 for color games to clear inventory
Peak party volume was approximately 900 parties per year pre-COVID
TNT Amusements has hosted over 25,000 parties total
Opened first flat-rate arcade party room in 1987, before Chuck E Cheese's model
TNT Services registered in 1977; TNT Amusements started in 1979
Restoration backlog now extends to spring
Cabinet condition is the most important indicator when evaluating a pinball machine for purchase, revealing maintenance history
Arcade One-Ups has created brand new demand for arcades and the arcade business is exploding
Williams does not possess original manufacturing files for League Champ and StrikeMaster shuffle alley machines.
Todd Tuckey started acquiring arcade and pinball machines in 1973 when his uncle asked him to procure games for a campground.
Todd Tuckey's best friend Scott passed away from colon cancer after keeping a Stunt Pilot machine for decades.
Todd Tuckey attended Temple University where his major was filmmaking.
Todd Tuckey's main game room generated approximately $3,500 per week in gross revenue.
TNT Amusements reached a peak of nearly 900 parties per week and had waiting lists for cancellations.
Todd Tuckey has published 1651 episodes on YouTube as of the date of this podcast recording.
Jeff Miller is the only manufacturer on Earth making Williams Shuffle Alley control panels.
Todd Tuckey spent approximately $100,000 per year on cable infomercial broadcasting from the 1980s onwards.
Todd Tuckey was inducted into the Pinball Hall of Fame at the 2021 virtual Expo
Todd Tucky's content was a primary influence on Cary Hardy's knowledge of pinball games
Todd Tuckey (TNT Amusements) underwent triple bypass heart surgery and is in hospital recovery
Todd Tuckey was released from book project contract but violated confidentiality by publicly posting release letter
Alan Reisman started at Bally Pinball directly out of high school/college in 1977 and worked there until 1979
Modern pinball production is 10,000-12,000 units/year worldwide, far below 1981 US production of 182,000 units from six manufacturers
TNT Amusements has hosted over 25,000 birthday parties since 1987, averaging approximately 900 per year
Todd Tuckey's first pinball machine was a Gottlieb Criss Cross purchased for $50 from a basement at age 14
Gary Stern has done a wonderful job keeping pinball in the limelight despite being polarizing
TNT Amusements first accidentally published a YouTube video in 2011 when the default upload setting was 'public' instead of 'unlisted'
Todd Tuckey started pinball/arcade resale business at age ~16-18 with childhood friend Scott Banks after acquiring machines from route operator Rick Hoffman
Pinball sales now exceed arcade cabinet sales at TNT Amusements, shifting from previously neck-and-neck competition
Spooky Pinball's Total Nuclear Annihilation is the best game of the year and an incredible street-level game
TNT Amusements YouTube videos typically require 12+ hours of editing for a 40-minute final video
Todd Tuckey is one of the founders of coin op as an operator and reseller
Randy Senna's arcade in Wildwood is scheduled to open by July 4th after Todd's viral video led to unanimous approval
The publisher has invested approximately $30,000 upfront in Todd's pinball book project
Free-to-play arcade models are preferable to quarter-fed machines
Todd has produced almost 1,400 YouTube videos and crossed 23,000 subscribers
Dick White rubbers are more elastic and lively than Shane Black rubbers and are the same price
Todd's pinball book will cover 30 machines in volume one across 10 planned volumes totaling 300-350 machines
Todd switched to lithium coin cell batteries in 1999 after battery problems with customers
It takes 20-30 hours to fully rebuild a pinball machine
Todd Tuckey of TNT Amusements made a rare visit to a distant pinball show at Pintastic 2017
TNT Amusements founder; YouTube content creator; mentions The Munsters in predictions
Guest on Episode 24; runs TNT Amusements YouTube channel; dealing with book deal situation; described as genuine and friendly
Founder of TNT Amusements; long-time pinball/arcade dealer, restorer, YouTuber with 1,450+ subscribers; content creator known for entertaining machine reviews; author of forthcoming memoir about coin-op industry
TNT Amusements owner; upcoming podcast guest (Episode 24); recently dealt with a book deal that 'went sour'; noted as one of founders of coin op as operator/reseller
Interviewed via Skype (Episode 24); from arcade background; associated with TNT Amusement; had book published
YouTube content creator (TNT Amusements channel) undergoing triple bypass surgery during recording period
Pinball community figure that Ken had unexpected one-on-one conversation with on the show
TNT Amusements co-founder/operator, content creator, pinball restoration expert, seminar presenter
Pinball industry figure planning seminar at Pinball Expo, connected with repair/parts services.
Content creator and arcade personality; associated with TNT Amusements; present at Pinball Expo 2021 and Galloping Ghost tour
TNT Amusements operator; known for detailed tutorials on bulletproofing solid-state arcade and pinball games with All Tech boards
Pinball industry figure who greeted George at Pintastic 22
YouTube pinball content creator (TNT channel), newly announced host of the Twippies awards
Pinball community figure who joined Kaneda on tour of Automated Pinball
Notable figure in pinball community mentioned as example of networked community member
Scheduled to do seminar at Pintastic
Owner of TNT Amusements. Involved in the Punny Factory destruction fundraiser event as the host location.
Pinball industry distributor/dealer; Kaneda attempting to book for podcast to discuss Toy Story 4 sales reality; known for candid assessment
JJP executive; quoted as saying Toy Story collector's editions will be extremely limited supply
JJP representative; announced Toy Story reveal at Pintastic with direct sales availability
Pinball enthusiast/personality; recent Kaneda Club member; appeared on 'Straight Down the Middle' show; will return for game reviews.
Operator of TNT Amusements since 1979, pinball/arcade business owner, YouTube content creator, recent Twippies Award winner (30% of votes for favorite YouTube channel), distributor of Stern and Jersey Jack games
Operator at TNT Amusements; mentioned in hyperbolic criticism of Oktoberfest
TNT Amusements co-host, pinball content creator, restoration expert, book author; speaking at Pintastic New England seminar
Twippies award winner; attendee who gave statement of appreciation at seminar
Content creator referenced humorously by David Fix; known for 'Get out!' catchphrase in pinball community
Host of TNT Amusements/King of Pinball media, created animated tribute video for SDTM 100th episode in his own comedic style
Pinball content creator; mentioned as fellow YouTube personality in competitive landscape
Arcade expert and historian who provides technical insights on arcade control systems and game conversions; recently won a Teppies award
Pinball community member; wife recently passed away; subject of condolences from host
Operator at TNT Amusements. Referenced as location where Kaneda plans to push Alice machine off roof if Kickstarter reaches $1k goal.
Distributor/dealer; claimed JJP next title will be at Pintastic end of February; pre-announced $20,000 pricing for unreleased Collector's Edition
Founder/operator of TNT Amusements; arcade game dealer and restorer; content creator for TNT Amusements YouTube channel
TNT Amusements personality; friend of Jeff; conducted interview with Alan Reisman about Valley pinball era
Arcade operator whose philosophy on broken machines is cited by RetroRalph
Owner of TNT Amusements; YouTube personality and arcade legend; featured in episode 3; described as 'living legend' in arcade/pinball world
Industry expert consulted by Ralph regarding Sinistar production numbers; source of '~200 units' claim
Arcade and pinball personality (TNT Amusements); known for content creation; became friends with RetroRalph after initial intimidation at meeting
Pinball community figure absent from Expo 2024; received community love and well-wishes from RetroRalph
Content creator and pinball personality appearing on panel with RetroRalph, Arcade Hollywood, and Frank from TNT to discuss content creation and hobby evolution
Content creator and pinball personality; previously interviewed by Jon, scheduled for follow-up interview at Expo
Owner/operator of TNT Amusements; involved in arcade and pinball machine sales and restoration
TNT Amusements founder/operator; documented Moppet Video machines in previous video; collected all five Moppet games
Pinball industry figure involved in book project; involved in contract dispute with publisher regarding content release and public communication
Content creator and pinball personality; met at Flippin' Out stream party; recognized by Cary as influential in pinball community
Pinball content creator from TNT Amusements who was inducted into Pinball Hall of Fame at 2021 virtual Expo
Pinball content creator and personality; first person Hardy met at Chicago Expo; covered all meals and drinks for Hardy during weekend.
Co-creator of TNT channel with Cary Hardy; organized live stream celebrating 10k subscriber milestone
Pinball content creator nominated in filmography category; Carrie watched his reaction video to not winning and noted tension between his fanbase and Carrie
TNT Amusements creator, donated $150 to Twippy Awards, produces restoration and game review content; Kerry felt he should have won Favorite Pinball YouTube Channel award
Operator/rebuilder mentioned as industry standard-setter for socketing U20 chips before shipping machines
TNT Amusements founder/YouTube personality; collaborated with Pinball Adventures on book; widely popular pinball content creator
TNT Amusements founder/operator; presented Friday 9pm seminar '43 Years Of Adventures In Pinball' with colleagues John and Frank
TNT Amusements representative; subject of first Pinball Adventures book; had public falling-out with MacBain over the book but later settled and continued business relationship
Head of TNT Amusements; presented buying advice and restoration expertise seminar at Pintastic; specializes in game refurbishment
TNT Amusements; seminar presenter at Pintastic 2017; made rare visit to distant show
Owner of TNT Amusements; provided tips on selling pinball/video games and starting a business
Representative of TNT Amusements; distributing Unico's new monitor product
Provided confirmation that new JJP game will appear at Pintastic New England at Automated Services booth
Co-hosting Twippy Awards this year alongside Will Alding; has video editing experience and will likely add slapstick humor to ceremony
Pinball content creator; met Mark Silk at Expo 2019, discussed Aerosmith pinball
Pinball content creator and speaker at 2018 Expo known for entertaining seminars and stories
Content creator associated with TNT Amusement/Todd Huckey videos; wife passed away night before this episode aired; positive influence on pinball/arcade community
Guest on paywalled content being released in Free February
Content creator from TNT Amusements; YouTube restoration expert who inspired Kerry's restoration methodology.
Content creator who posted video claiming Winchester Mystery House is 'on the line' in production. Kaneda disputes this claim.