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TNT Amusements

companyactive47 mentionsFirst seen Jan 18, 2016Last seen Apr 8, 2026

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TNT Amusements is a 45-year-old arcade and pinball machine distribution, sales, and service company founded in 1979, operating a 10,000 sq ft facility and serving 13,000 active customers. The company, represented by Todd Tucky, is known for both commercial pinball machine distribution and restoration services, as well as an influential YouTube channel producing pinball tutorials, restoration content, and entertaining pinball-related videos. TNT Amusements has become a recognized authority in pinball restoration and education, presenting technical seminars at industry events like Pintastic Expo and winning the Twippies award for Favorite Pinball YouTube Channel. The company maintains business relationships with arcade venues and has participated in significant industry events such as the Museum of Pinball liquidation auction.

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  • foundedTodd TuckyFounder of TNT Amusements, arcade/pinball restoration and distribution companymedium
  • works_atTodd TuckyTodd Tucky is the primary representative and operator of TNT Amusementsmedium

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Claims (13)

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    TNT Amusements has sold approximately 40,000 machines over its 46-year operating history

    Source: Todd TuckeyRestoration Scenarios: Is It Really Worth It? With Todd Tuckey and the TNT Crew
  • opinionhigh

    Restoration is not economically worthwhile for commercial shops on heavily damaged machines, but may be for home collectors with no labor costs

    Source: Todd TuckeyRestoration Scenarios: Is It Really Worth It? With Todd Tuckey and the TNT Crew
  • factualhigh

    TNT Amusements generates approximately $500 per month from YouTube despite having 2,200+ videos

    Source: Todd TuckeyRestoration Scenarios: Is It Really Worth It? With Todd Tuckey and the TNT Crew
  • factualhigh

Recent Mentions (47)

  • Pinball restoration and refurbishment company, YouTube channel with 2,200+ videos, sells ~500/month YouTube revenue, has sold 40,000 machines over 46 years

    Restoration Scenarios: Is It Really Worth It? With Todd Tuckey and the TNT CrewMar 31, 2026
  • Pinball restoration and refurbishment company operating for 46+ years. Operates a Bargain Basement sales website (monthly frequency). Produces educational YouTube content with 2,200+ videos. Makes approximately $500/month from YouTube revenue.

    Restoration Scenarios: Is It Really Worth It? With Todd Tuckey and the TNT CrewMar 31, 2026
  • YouTube channel known for pinball/arcade restoration videos; Todd Tuckey associated; influenced Leebo's video methodology and community contribution model

    Nutter’s Pinball Restoration Spotlight: Leebo’s PinballApr 8, 2026
  • Content creator; produced build/setup video of Alice Goes to Wonderland

    Spooky Pinball Buys the Rights to Jump In the Line for Beetlejuice; Wonderland Amusements Home Pin Videos; The History of Australian PinballMar 12, 2026
  • Large new and used game showroom; sponsors of the podcast

    Episode 13-Jake Danzig and The Dukes of HazzardAug 29, 2022
  • Largest new and used pinball/arcade game showroom in the world (per Todd Tuckey); also operates as a restoration service, parts supplier, and content creator. Known for weekly auctions and YouTube streaming.

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TNT Amusements currently maintains 13,000 active customers

Source: Todd Tucky (direct statement)Todd Tuckey - TNT Amusements - Episode 41
  • factualhigh

    TNT Amusements continues selling and rehabilitating arcade machines to customers including locations and collectors

    Source: RetroRalphIs the Arcade scene DEAD?
  • factualhigh

    TNT Amusements won the Twippies Award for favorite pinball YouTube channel with 30% of 10 finalists' votes

    Source: Kaneda (host)Episode 666: "Mr. Todd Tuckey"
  • factualhigh

    TNT Amusements is having a record year and Todd is working 7 days a week, 12-15 hours per day

    Source: Todd TuckeyEpisode 666: "Mr. Todd Tuckey"
  • predictionmedium

    Museum of Pinball liquidation will provide significant inventory for restoration operators like TNT Amusements for approximately five years

    Source: Jared MorganZen brings Apple to a Pinball Party
  • factualmedium

    Switching power supplies extend arcade PCB lifespan by preventing voltage spikes from standard supplies

    Source: Jon citing TNT AmusementsDonkey Kong Restoration Update!
  • opinionhigh

    Complex hands-on logic board repairs cannot be adequately addressed in a show format

    Source: FrankTNT Amusements joins 2019!
  • factualhigh

    TNT Amusements will focus on basic troubleshooting: logic boards, power supplies, flipper boards, and sound

    Source: FrankTNT Amusements joins 2019!
  • factualhigh

    Pre-submission of questions allows TNT Amusements to budget time appropriately and research technical information if needed

    Source: FrankTNT Amusements joins 2019!
  • factualhigh

    TNT Amusements will use a pre-submitted question format at Pintastic New England 2019 instead of a conventional seminar

    Source: Frank, TNT Amusements representativeTNT Amusements joins 2019!
  • Episode 4-TNT Amusement’s very own TODD TUCKEYMay 16, 2021
  • Mentioned in context of Todd Tuckey's association; provides content about pinball machines.

    Episode 8-The EM SCIENTIST- TAN MANOct 27, 2021
  • Arcade/pinball resale, restoration, and party venue business based in Pennsylvania; major content creator on YouTube; has hosted 25,000+ birthday parties since 1987; shift from arcade-dominant to pinball-dominant sales; offers inventory browsing via tntamusements.com

    Episode 24 - Todd Tuckey (TNT Amusements)Nov 22, 2018
  • Pinball distributor in Southampton, Pennsylvania where Scott purchased multiple machines and financed games through American General Finance

    Episode 14 – An Evening With Scott C.Oct 13, 2016
  • Pinball restoration, refurbishment, and sales company; YouTube content creator; operates arcade/venue

    TNT Amusements Presents: Avoiding Lemons When Buying Coin-op MachinesFeb 2, 2022
  • YouTube channel and arcade content creator associated with Todd Tuckey; focuses on arcade restoration and preservation

    Chasing Nostalgia Episode 3: SUPER RARE $120,000 Arcade Game!?Nov 13, 2021
  • YouTube channel and restoration company; Todd Tuckey (Todd Tucky) known for bulletproofing tutorials for solid-state games using All Tech boards

    Episode 3 - CaptNRetro!!!Apr 27, 2021
  • Pinball content creators; ineligible for new Twippy 'Favorite Content Creator' category

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Episode 46 - 2023 CrossOver With LoserKids!Dec 19, 2023
  • Amusement operator. Hosting venue for Punny Factory destruction fundraiser event.

    Episode 873: "The Craziest Pinball Fundraiser Ever"Nov 10, 2023
  • Pinball and amusement game company founded/formalized in 1979 by Todd Tuckey, operates retail/distribution business, produces YouTube content featuring machine unboxings and gameplay

    Episode 666: "Mr. Todd Tuckey"Apr 7, 2022
  • Arcade game business owned by Therese and Nathan Edwards in Columbus, Ohio; describes itself as 'the smallest game showroom'

    Tribe Multiball with Tim and Rachel: Episode 8, Sweep the LegMay 29, 2021
  • YouTube channel; Todd Tucky (Tartucky) mentioned in context of Space Invaders LED modifications that influenced Drew's choices

    Episode 25: Jurassic Park Review and another Top 5Sep 12, 2019
  • Pinball restoration and repair company; hosts of the workshop video

    Tools for Pinball with TNT AmusementsMar 2, 2024
  • Pinball repair and service company participating in Pintastic New England 2019

    TNT Amusements joins 2019!May 1, 2019
  • YouTube restoration and content creation company run by Todd Tuckey and Frank; specializes in pinball machine restoration and educational videos

    TNT "Six Million Dollar Man" shop job!Jul 14, 2018
  • YouTube channel featuring pinball restoration and review content; Todd Tucky discussed Tales from the Crypt modifications

    Tales from the Crypt (Data East 1993)Jul 26, 2023
  • Arcade game sales, restoration, and party room operation business founded 1979; operates flat-rate arcade party rooms and sells vintage arcade games

    The Arcade King - an Interview w/ Todd Tuckey from TNT Amusements!Nov 30, 2021
  • Arcade operator/restoration company known for using switching power supplies in cabinet maintenance

    Donkey Kong Restoration Update!Aug 4, 2021
  • Arcade/amusement business owned by Todd Tuckey; featured in episode 3

    Chasing Nostalgia: The People Behind The Arcade GamesDec 30, 2022
  • Arcade and pinball machine sales and rehabilitation business; continues operations post-pandemic

    Is the Arcade scene DEAD?Apr 14, 2023
  • Arcade restoration and content creation company; produced documentation on Moppet Video machines; operator Todd Tuckey

    RARE Mini Arcade Games -Smaller than an Arcade1up?!Oct 8, 2022
  • Arcade operator and restoration specialist; Todd Tucky's business

    This Arcade game is ULTRA RARE and EXPENSIVE!!Mar 18, 2023
  • Content creator permanently ineligible for Twippies Awards due to past wins

    The TWIPY Awards Will NEVER Be the Same Now...Dec 15, 2023
  • Pinball restoration/content company associated with Todd Tuckey

    GnR Brings in Views, Haggis Returns, Expo, Todd Tuckey, Harry Potter PinballOct 20, 2020
  • YouTube channel that Carrie expected to win Best YouTube Channel but Straight Down The Middle won instead

    Post TWIPY 2020 TalkMar 30, 2021
  • YouTube channel and restoration company run by Todd Tuckey; Kerry believes they should have won Favorite Pinball YouTube Channel

    I Hate Kaneda? Post TWIPY Talk.Mar 31, 2020
  • Pinball repair and sales shop featured in video, run by Todd and Frank

    Pinball Machine Troubleshooting Made Easy with TNT Amusements!Feb 7, 2025
  • Pinball amusement company; Laser Loss employed as security

    Dungeons & Dragons Pinball New Score! 789 Million Points (Stern Pro)Aug 3, 2025
  • Venue/company in commercial industrial park where the Punny Factory will be destroyed; operated by Todd Tucky

    Toss Punny Factory Pinball off the Roof!!?Nov 11, 2023
  • Arcade distributor; will serve as distributor for Unico's Phoenix Series monitors

    Unico USA Prepares to Launch Replacement 26" Arcade MonitorsMay 17, 2023
  • Won 'Favorite Pinball YouTube Channel' at Twippy Awards

    DPP #31 "Rush toppers everywhere but not a one to buy?"Mar 29, 2023
  • Referenced for international shipping costs ($500 per machine) and distribution model

    Last Gasp 2016Dec 29, 2016
  • YouTube channel referenced for recommendations about fiberglass burnishing pencils for electronics restoration

    Dude on a Stick AnnihilationMar 6, 2018
  • YouTube channel and restoration company; created custom Bonebusters build with improved lighting; demonstrates deficiencies in original design

    Antisocial Arachnids and Full Service ServosOct 3, 2016
  • Restoration company; expected to benefit significantly from Museum of Pinball liquidation auction

    Zen brings Apple to a Pinball PartyAug 23, 2021
  • YouTube restoration/arcade content creator; Todd Tucky featured; Chris referenced TNT video of Hercules table setup

    Musical Eff Chimes, or Arcade Expo 2016Jan 18, 2016
  • Won Favorite Pinball YouTube Channel by 30%+ margin; defeated Kerry Hardy who placed second

    Episode 183 – Classless TangentsApr 6, 2022
  • Pinball restoration and troubleshooting education company; presenters at Pintastic Expo providing technical seminars

    Pinball Machine Troubleshooting Made Easy with TNT Amusements!Feb 7, 2025
  • Todd Tucky's YouTube channel; delivered Joe Fox's first pinball machine in May 2016; praised for humor and production quality

    The Pinball Show Ep 48: Zen Studios Try Drinking Our Milkshake?!Jan 25, 2021
  • 45-year-old arcade and pinball machine distribution, sales, and service company founded 1979; operates 10,000 sq ft facility; serves 13,000 active customers

    Todd Tuckey - TNT Amusements - Episode 41Sep 13, 2024
  • YouTube channel with pinball tutorials; nominated for favorite YouTube channel in Twippies.

    Episode 179 – Rush HourJan 12, 2022
  • Company represented by Tom and Tish; part owners of Level One Barn Arcade.

    Episode 279: Kim MartinezSep 13, 2020