Pinside is the world's largest online pinball community forum and secondary marketplace platform, founded and moderated by Robin. Established as the central hub for pinball enthusiast discussion, news, game rankings (Top 100 list), machine listings, and technical support, Pinside serves as the de facto epicenter for pinball community discovery and sentiment analysis. The platform generates revenue through marketplace listing fees (tiered model including $35 per listing) and premium memberships, while maintaining controversial moderation policies around anti-scalping measures and content removal. Despite criticism for fostering toxic discourse and exclusionary gatekeeping, Pinside remains the primary venue where industry news breaks first, manufacturers monitor PR, and the secondary market for pinball machines is tracked and analyzed.
Getaway is valued at $3,000-$3,500 USD according to Pinside
Pinside Robin is profiting from secondary market while restricting high-value sales, creating market control inconsistency
According to Pinside registry, only three owners have registered solid state Alaska machines
Pinside is charging $35 to list games for sale and has refused refunds after removing listings
Pinball collector database used to research game values, rarity, and pricing
Online pinball community forum where Leebo learns from posts and shares documentation; Michael Swanson documents restorations in photo format with commentary
Pinball community forum where Kaneda references sharing exclusive news
Online pinball forum; original source of question about knocker/sound that sparked Lerner's research
Pinball community forum; criticized for amplifying negativity and encouraging defensive manufacturer responses
Pinball community forum, hosts ongoing thread attempting to discredit content creators, Kaneda notes persistent criticism from community members
[Triage: Pinside likely evolved from being primarily a community forum and marketplace to expanding into content creation (guides/videos), representing a role expansion over time rather than a factual conflict.]
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Approximately 50 Cybernaut owners are registered on Pinside
Pinside forum community is criticizing Stern games for 'rainbow puke' color palettes
Pinside forum members hold community members accountable by fact-checking claims and researching missing information
90% of pinball buyers and owners are not on Pinside forums
Pinside.com provides reliable price guidance for used machine valuation
Community members on Pinside are overstating the degree of clip synchronization in Harry Potter
The Pinside forum thread on Harry Potter has approximately 7,000 posts
Pinside Pinball Map shows 33,378 machines at 7,110 locations in the United States
Pinside forum members are only now realizing/confirming news Kaneda has known for months
Many of the sale games are already listed on Pinside
Chris Kooluris was permanently banned from Pinside forums for posting quality criticism of broken Hobbit ramp
72% of Pinside poll respondents reject Venom as 'not for me'
A programmable MPU board called Lizzy/Arduino is being discussed on Pinside by a prominent community figure
99% of Pinside forum users are united in opposition to the James Bond 60th pricing and launch strategy
Pinside voluntarily removed James Bond images from their website despite no legal obligation
Pinside forum contains mostly negativity but serves as valuable troubleshooting resource
Pinside Top 100 ratings are influenced by seller bias and recency bias
Pinside experienced a multi-day outage from a data center fire
Pinside experienced catastrophic server failure causing week-long outage
Pinside forum outages are causing negative effects on pinball community members' ability to communicate
Pinside could potentially host larger tournament events given their large machine collection and existing event experience
The Stranger Things Pinside forum thread has devolved into political and religious arguments rather than machine discussion
Multiple used Star Wars machines appeared for sale on Pinside within two hours of the official announcement
A contentious Pinside thread about podcast listening was removed by moderators, reappeared multiple times, and was eventually reopened after discussion with Robin and the mod team
Pinside forum culture encourages competitive insults and trolling rather than genuine critical discussion
Pinside recently announced a civility policy removing users who aren't respectful and courteous
Pinside is planning moderation action against repeat offender trolls but faces internal resistance
Pinside was Eclectic Gamers' top website referral source in 2016
Nick Baldrige was given the ability to add all Bally and United bingo games to the Pinside Archive
A bingo sub-forum has been proposed for Pinside with a community poll but has not been implemented as of the episode recording date
Pinball enthusiast community forum; hosted Nordman's foamcore mockups for years; early reactions to Yukon Yeti art and audio mixed
Competing pinball community platform with its own database, benefiting from IPDB's decline
Online pinball community forum; Kaneda characterizes as 'internet version of Alcoholics Anonymous' for complaint posting
Pinball marketplace and community platform where used and new machines are listed; lacks filter for P3 machines
Online pinball community forum; platform for discussing games and sharing images; referenced for Queen machine rust issue photos
Primary platform used for establishing market comps; Zach demonstrates real-time methodology of reviewing active listings and archived price history
Pinball community forum where TPMF posted mod prototypes and received customer feedback and orders
Major pinball community forum where Harry Potter owner/enthusiast threads have generated unprecedented post volume; known for intense discussions and occasional interpersonal conflicts between fan camps (Stern vs. JJP)
Primary pinball community forum; venue where Harry Potter IP cease-and-desist discussions occurred
Online pinball community forum where mod threads established; Pokemon mod thread created by Andy at Rocket City Pinball
Online pinball community forum; noted for toxic discourse in hype threads; discussed as echo chamber disconnected from broader market trends
Pinball community website; hosts game reviews and maintains top 300 rankings; Sharky's Shootout has 7.234 average rating.
Online pinball community forum; Jeff mentions threads where negativity is prevalent; Marty has stepped away from it
Primary pinball community forum where quality issues and secondary market discussion occurs
Secondary market listing platform where Godzilla Premium listings have increased due to black-and-white variant rumor
Online pinball forum where community discussions occur
Online pinball community forum; source of pricing data, community sentiment on code updates, and discussions about JJP code delays
Online pinball community forum where discussion occurred regarding potential modern Superman pinball machine remake.
Online community forum hosting bingo pinball subforum with active restoration and modification discussions
Online pinball community forum where user encountered unexpected multiplay relay behavior
Pinball community archive and forum platform; recently granted Nick ability to add bingo games
Online community forum where listener corrections are submitted
Online community forum where pinball enthusiasts post images and discussions of translite installations and custom projects
Online pinball community platform where Steve Smith posted about Bally Bounty backglass reproduction interest gauge
Online forum community where btw75 is an active user
Online community where Robert Madel posted bingo section documentation about reflex units
Pinball community forum and resource
Online pinball community forum where Adam documented his Grand Prix restoration in thread titled 'Start Your Engines: Williams Grand Prix Project'
Online pinball community platform where Nick Baldridge is active under the handle bingopodcast
Online pinball forum where community debates themes and machines; Ian sourced many bracket themes from Pinside discussions.
Pinball enthusiast forum with active thread documenting the Clearly Insane 2 acrylic bingo project
Online pinball community platform valued for networking and repair forums, but criticized for internet troll behavior and excessive criticism of new members.
Major online pinball community forum where EULA controversy caused significant consternation
Online pinball community forum where American Pinball posted job announcement that led to Dave Brennan's hiring
Community forum/resource host consulted when researching popular DMD games for remake wishlist
Community forum/platform where Jason hosts Iron Man custom audio mix (code 1.86 Vault Edition)
Online pinball community forum referenced by the host as a source of criticism regarding his game trading habits.
Pinball community website/marketplace where game sales are recorded and tracked
Pinball forum; Kaneda dismisses as market research source due to demographic bias (bored middle-aged men with excessive free time)
Pinball community forum/website; target of criticism for hosting hostile commentary toward manufacturers; Kaneda references monitoring community sentiment there.
Pinball forum/community site where Harry Potter playfield image was first publicly posted; Kaneda criticizes lack of takedown
Pinball community forum/website; host credits community with 'willing Munsters into existence' through discussion and speculation
Online pinball community forum where 3D-printed Bally clutch reproduction thread was discussed
Pinball community database and forum; tracks game reviews; maintains Top 100 list requiring 25 reviews
Primary online community forum for pinball enthusiasts; facilitates connections, trades, and knowledge sharing despite occasional negative content
Pinball community forum; host mentions hesitating to check for Jaws discussion
Pinball community forum; Jason active as 'Wild Rover' and mentions community discussion around TNA 2.0 pricing
Major pinball discussion forum; Drew finds it comparable to KLOV for pinball knowledge with slightly quicker responses but higher volume
Online pinball marketplace/forum; primary data source for Jason's secondary market analysis
Major online pinball community forum; discussed as venue for negative commentary on Rush theme despite strong sales
Industry figure present at expo; Ron and Bruce refer to him negatively as 'such a dick'
Online pinball community forum where listeners post and Dave comments on machine recommendations
Pinball community website and marketplace; host's entry point to modern pinball scene in 2015; described as professionally designed, similar in quality to eBay
Online community forum for pinball collectors; referenced as cesspool of discourse; Jason historically spent significant time there
Online marketplace and forum where VSU-2 and used machines are discussed/traded; drama thread about Deep Root
Online pinball community forum; used as metric for game enthusiasm and pre-order sentiment
Community forum; discussed for hosting quality complaints, marketplace listings, and community behavior/moderation issues
Community forum and marketplace; used as reference for game debate and secondary market trends
Community forum; Kaneda references Lloyd-related rumors permeating Pinside for years; positions truth-telling as liberating for community
Major pinball community forum and discussion platform; Kaneda regularly reviews thread activity and engagement metrics to gauge community interest
Online pinball community forum where Dave discovered repair knowledge and local technicians; resource for posting repair inquiries
Pinball community forum; source of feedback that Raymond Davidson's commentary on Foo Fighters stream is annoying
Pinball community forum where hype and 'instant classic' claims are being made; source of user sentiment Kaneda is reacting to
Pinball community forum/hub; Iceman member sourced from
Online pinball forum where Neil discussed Evil Dead manufacturing comparisons and where industry debate occurs
Online pinball forum described as 'the Alexandria Library of Pinball'; referenced for troubleshooting resource material but unable to resolve WPC opto issue
Major pinball community forum where Robert Mueller engaged in confrontational discussion with LTG
Pinball enthusiast forum where community discussion and sentiment tracking occurs; referenced for historical posts about design changes
Online community platform hosting the Secret Santa gift exchange; has 200+ active participants; forum-based discussion platform for pinball enthusiasts
Community rating platform; Thunderbirds ranked 359th (third-worst); ratings system influenced by non-players voting based on community sentiment rather than hands-on experience
Online pinball community forum where members analyzed and manipulated whitewood playfield images to speculate on Guns N' Roses layout and features
Pinball community forum; Kaneda uses forum activity as metric for community engagement and interest
Competing candidate in co-host audition; character known for sharp wit and keyboard skills; unsuccessful audition despite strong performance
Pinball community forum; Kaneda has been banned for a decade; site where users engage in discussions and criticism
Online pinball discussion forum (pinside.com) where community discusses games, rules, and industry developments. Bill avoided it during Deadpool announcement to maintain independent assessment.
Pinball community forum/social platform; site of drama involving moderation disputes, marketplace ad saturation complaints, and sexual misconduct allegations
Pinball community forum; recent hot topic about game code completion and ongoing updates discussed
Popular but polarizing online forum/community for pinball discussion; experienced viral activity around Beatles reveal video
Online pinball marketplace/community forum where the $10,800 Gilligan's Island listing appears
Pinball community forum where thread about Pirates of the Caribbean playfield issues was posted
Online forum where community discussion and criticism of Willy Wonka occurred; hosts debate Ken finds unproductive
Pinball community forum/marketplace; reference point for machine reselling and documentation
Major online pinball community forum and marketplace; source where Ken found industry figure who sent encouraging private message
Pinball forum where Jeremy Packer publicly commented on Alice in Wonderland project; where hosts sourced direct quotes about artwork and project status
Community forum; hosts active threads discussing both AI art scandal and Predator launch issues
Pinball forum where Pin Pilot's thread occurred; community known for fact-checking and accountability enforcement
Online pinball community forum; harassment campaigns involved brigading threads to 600+ posts; information distribution hub during drama.
Online community and forum for pinball enthusiasts where the Stern Stars 2020 modification developer posted code and videos
Community forum where ROM modification discussions and announcements occur
Online pinball community forum; Kaneda references threads discussing Jaws 50th playfield swaps among LE owners
Online pinball marketplace/community; Kaneda checks for GNR CE listings
Major pinball enthusiast community forum; critical platform for original IP games like Galactic Tank Force; thread quality reflects market sentiment
Online pinball community forum; hosts rules discussion threads for games; primary platform for mod designs and community sharing; contains leaderboards and secondary market listings
Online pinball community and marketplace referenced for machine imports
Pinball community forum; discussed criticism of Shoopy invitational format
Pinball discussion forum where Keith Johnson occasionally makes snarky comments about game speculation and community impatience
Online pinball community forum where pricing discussions and videos are shared
Pinball community forum; host predicts thread will 'blow up' over episode structure
Online forum where multiple quality complaints about CGC Pulp Fiction SEs have been raised; monitored for industry sentiment
Major pinball community resource website (pinside.com); hosts database of all pinball games ever made with production numbers and pricing guidance; used for valuation and research by collectors
Pinball community forum; according to Nick, rarely has positive coverage of bingo games; some threads discuss bingo finds and technical support
Online pinball community forum where Dr. Dave sourced Phoenix transformer through community outreach.
Major pinball community forum; David Peck has been member 10+ years; discussed for forum drama and toxicity in certain threads (Deep Root example mentioned)
Major pinball community forum; heavily criticized by hosts as toxic, argumentative, and useful only for repair tips
Online pinball marketplace/community; Don mentions Venom not yet listed there
Pinball marketplace and community forum; used as source for secondary market pricing data
Major pinball forum and secondary market trading platform
Pinball database and community site with all-time game rankings; South Park ranks #251
Community marketplace and forum; referenced for secondary market pricing, LE sales tracking, and game discussion
Major pinball community forum and marketplace; hosts criticized for 'snobbery' in top designer rankings (omitting classic/EM designers)
Secondary marketplace where Don reviewed all pricing data and listings in this episode
Online pinball classifieds/community platform where Don found the Star Wars Pro machine.
Online pinball marketplace/community forum; Don monitoring for Whirlwind pricing post-announcement
Pinball enthusiast forum/community; source of crowd intel on Godfather sales, Scooby-Doo pre-order discounts
Forum/community resource frequently appearing in Google search results for pinball repair and restoration questions
Major online pinball forum; Mandalorian has active forum with designer engagement; mentioned for community feedback
Major pinball community forum and classified marketplace; used for selling machines, sourcing parts advice, and technical troubleshooting discussions
Online pinball forum where George found information about Merco playfield issues and PayRange solution
Online pinball community forum and marketplace
Online pinball forum where George researched The Hangover issue trying to find solutions
Major online pinball marketplace and forum; host references inventory listings and community sentiment about resale values
Pinball game ranking and review platform; Godzilla currently ranked #1
Online pinball forum where QC and game issues are discussed
Pinball forum where GTF bugs are documented; multiple users report issues matching Joel's experience
Online community forum where listeners have been discussing the Stern tour
Online forum for pinball enthusiasts; referenced as comparable to Bally Bingos in Britain forums and RGP.
Online pinball community platform where developers share work under usernames like 'EptheGeek' (Eric Prepke) and 'PDX Monkey'. Hosts custom software tools like Pinball Browser.
International Pinball Database forum; hub for rumor discussion, drama, and community discourse about machines
Pinball enthusiast community; identified 61 Quicksilver machines in their database
Pinball community forum where Venom reviews and discussion are taking place; referenced as source of player feedback.
Primary forum for Ballystern OS discussion; hosts Dick Hamill's threads, conversion documentation, reseller kits, and ongoing community discussion of Arduino modifications
Pinball community forum where Kaneda was banned 5 years ago; ban prompted creation of Kaneda's Pinball Podcast
Online pinball community forum where Nick's tour and competitive record are tracked; source for game popularity rankings
Online pinball community forum where buyers discuss and advertise machines, including secondary market pricing pressure on Venom.
Primary online pinball community forum and marketplace; hosts Deep Root discussion thread with years of documentation by BJ and others; moderated by Robin
Pinball forum; cited as source of customer complaints and defect documentation
Pinball enthusiast forum where community discusses games; Kaneda references reading negative opinions there
Pinball database/community platform; top 100 ranking cited as authority (Godzilla #1); host predicts Pulp Fiction won't reach top 30
Online pinball forum where defect discussions and photos are documented; referenced as source of quality complaints
Pinball marketplace platform where secondary market listings are analyzed; also produces parody/commentary about Kaneda's predictions
Pinball information resource/community forum
Pinball community website/forum referenced for discussion
Pinball forum where thread about 'Why do so many people not give a crap about pinball?' was discussed
English-language pinball forum; frequented by Australian community; Stern Star Wars thread monitored by Ryan C.
Pinball community forum; primary hub for community discussion and sentiment; hosted leaks of Raza images on Monday; site of overwhelmingly negative commentary about Deep Root
Pinball community forum criticized for toxic culture, unrealistic expectations, agenda-driven criticism, and banning of community members
Online pinball forum; criticized for hyperbolic coverage of Guns N' Roses, claiming it 'destroyed Stern'
Pinball community platform; mentioned as having large machine collection and hosting occasional events; speculated as potential successor to Pinburgh
Pinball online community/forum where Kaneda reads commentary and feedback about pinball machines
Online community forum where Dracula restoration thread and coffin mod discussion appear; source of customer complaint thread referenced
Pinball community forum; primary platform for Taylor's rail orders and updates; hosts threads for various services including Cruisman playfield work
Pinball community forum where Baldridge posted Bingo Row thread with pictures
Major online pinball community forum with machine rankings; Sinbad ranked #226 on Top 100 Solid State list
Pinball community rating platform; maintains top 100 rankings used as benchmark for game quality assessment.
Online pinball community platform where Bingo Butch and Mike offer service call information
Pinball enthusiast forum where Nico Volta's cross-country repair education trip is discussed
Online pinball community forum where Canada PinCon announcement was posted
Online pinball community forum; recent post about someone acquiring Chicago Coin Swing prompted episode discussion
Online pinball community forum where George read about the Pinball Hall of Fame incident; also referenced as place where Flipside Pub owner is known.
Community forum/platform where critical feedback ('Trolls') originates
Pinball community forum where IFPA poll on new funding model received 52% approval
Community forum where extensive Funhouse 2.0 kit discussion, troubleshooting, and issues were documented
Pinball community forum where James Bond secondary market listings and distributor tactics observed; source of Big Bang Bar production error Kaneda corrected
Online pinball community forum; location where leaked James Bond images were posted; has partially taken down images.
Major pinball community forum; criticized for poor moderation and derailed threads on James Bond discussion
Pinball enthusiast forum community; referenced for downvoting Kim Mitchell's high Fathom price listing
Online pinball community forum and marketplace; referenced for historical machine photos and documentation
Community forum/site; hosts machine sales listings, discussions, Top 100 rankings; key signal of market sentiment
Pinball community forum/marketplace where John Wick LE wanted ad was posted
Major pinball community forum; Kaneda notes moderators have strong community connection and feedback that Stern does not leverage
Pinball community forum; described as 'dumpster fire' during John Wick launch week due to gun debate and community conflict
Pinball community forum; hosts debate about Toy Story 4 reviews; referenced for community sentiment and critical voices (Delt, Flinibus)
Online forum where community discussion and conflict over Alice and other games is taking place; venue for interpersonal conflict Kaneda criticizes
Pinball community forum/website; Kaneda references discussions there about Scooby-Doo pre-orders
Pinball community forum; Kaneda references discussions and claims about Alice's gameplay; notes his Patreon show won't reach public Pinside audience
Pinball enthusiast forum/community platform where GOTY declarations and hype were observed
Pinball community forum; described as accurate barometer of thousands of engaged collectors; threads for new releases characterized as 'dead' and 'exhausted wasteland'
Community forum where Kaneda observes sentiment shift regarding high pricing and market fatigue.
Online pinball forum; Kaneda expresses frustration that members are only now learning news he's known for months; targets of his sarcasm
Major online pinball community forum and marketplace mentioned as sponsor/reference
Pinball community forum; Kaneda critiques high-post-count users who don't attend local events; notes Top 100 rankings reflect community preferences
Pinball community website; hosts' favorite resource; accessed almost daily per Ian
Pinball community database/forum; hosts game ratings, layouts, forums; referenced by hosts for research and rating comparisons during designer showdown
Online community forum where Pirates of the Caribbean photos leaked before official reveal; hosts discussion of pre-orders and community sentiment
Major pinball community forum where thread about Ghostbusters as 'greatest game of all time' sparked debate about game quality
Major pinball community website; features collection tracking, history archiving, and forum discussions
Community forum; identified as hub of toxicity and unproductive arguments about games
Pinball forum; Kaneda criticizes as source of rumor amplification and anonymous negativity
Online forum where JJP customers discuss Avatar and other games; Jack from JJP notably absent from recent discussions
Pinball community forum; cited as source of community criticism about King Kong's visual design ('clown vomited all over the game')
Online pinball community forum where TMNT defect reports and Pradoshi's detailed fix post were published; primary source of Kerry's TMNT intelligence
Community forum/marketplace where defect reports and modding showcases are being documented and discussed
Pinball community forum where reactions to Harry Potter are discussed; referenced for hyperbolic language and collective gaslighting phenomenon
Pinball community forum where host read discussion about Harry Potter clip synchronization
Pinball discussion forum; home of detailed technical analysis by Swinks and other community members
Online pinball community forum and database; used for machine rarity research and location verification; referenced multiple times for game listings and player data
Major pinball community forum/marketplace; hosts noted for massive volume of posts and toxic vocal minority; successor to RGP (Rec Games Pinball); cited as source of community burnout
Online pinball community forum; George and Dave plan to post restoration photos from the episode
Online pinball community platform; George referenced Pinside listings to track secondary market pricing for Cirqus Voltaire
Online pinball community mentioned as a resource for machine pictures and information
Pinball community ranking system; Bobby Orr Power Play ranked #204
Online pinball community forum and owner registry
Online pinball community platform where Dave Macy documents playfield swap work under username D. Macy
Online pinball community forum where game listings, technical documentation, and restoration guides are shared; primary source for Dr. John Day's 8-Ball Deluxe acquisition and for D. Macy's technical documentation
Pinball community forum; Kaneda directs listeners to post his exclusive news there
Major pinball community forum; site of AI artwork debate and community drama discussion
Pinball community forum and marketplace; Kaneda reviews secondary market listings in Collector's Corner segment
Community forum; referenced multiple times; Kaneda dismissively refers to critical posters as 'babies on Pinside'
Pinball community forum; Kaneda reads multiple user comments analyzing Jaws stream reactions
Community ranking site (top 100 list); referenced as benchmark for game prestige; Kaneda notes Dialed In and Wonka not in top 100.
Community forum/discussion platform where heated post-launch debate about Jaws mechanics, value, and performance is ongoing (described as '70 pages'). Key source of community sentiment.
Primary pinball community forum; hosts Pinball The Basement dispute thread; moderators banned Charlie; community members debate mod quality and manufacturer practices
Community-driven ranking website where pinball machines are voted on and ranked in the Top 100 list; hosts discuss Pinside's bias toward newer games.
Online pinball community forum; Kaneda mentions 11-page discussion thread about him
Pinball community forum; Kaneda references threads about theme wishlist to challenge Labyrinth's organic demand
Major pinball community forum; hosts owner club threads and discussion about game experiences, trades, and community drama
Major pinball community forum; Kaneda criticizes it for toxic behavior and immature discussions; also notes high volume of games listed for sale there
Pinball community forum; Kaneda notes 99% of users united in opposition to James Bond pricing/release strategy
Online pinball forum; hosts discussed Dune forums regarding sling plastic inclusion
Online pinball community forum; hosts Gouveia's mod threads; primary distribution channel for mod visibility and customer communication
Community forum; noted for Deep Root Pinball court documents thread; described as core community hub
Online pinball forum that Jason describes as 'toxic cesspool'; used for buying/selling/trading games and discussion
Pinball community platform where Jason operates as user 'Wild Rover'
Online community forum where collectors discuss games, pricing, and changes; Jason notes community consensus on Walking Dead remaster communication failures
Used for secondary market listings and pricing discussion throughout episode
Secondary marketplace for used/new pinball machines; primary data source for Kaneda's price analysis throughout episode
Community forum/platform criticized for enabling manufacturer existence without accountability mechanisms
Pinball fan forum; hosted discussion and arguments about the $1 IFPA fee announcement in 2017
Pinball community forum and ratings platform; referenced in context of selling games and community sentiment
Online pinball forum where community criticism of Kaneda appears; database of 4,485+ mentions of Kaneda's name
Pinball community forum; Kaneda cites discussions about pricing concerns and market sentiment
Pinball marketplace/forum platform where Scott monitored secondary market pricing trends and listings
Long-established pinball website that repeatedly wins Favorite Pinball Website; Kaneda expresses fatigue with lack of change
Pinball forum community; Papadiuk mentions negative commentary from forum members as motivation for moving to paywall-exclusive content
Pinball enthusiast forum/community platform; referenced as primary venue for community response and sentiment tracking
Pinball community forum where Kaneda saw $11k Toy Story 4 Elite listing; community discussion platform
Pinball community platform; source of secondary market pricing data and forum activity
Pinball marketplace and community platform where Kaneda conducted $8-10K availability research
Major pinball forum/community platform; Top 100 games list referenced; source of owner feedback and market sentiment
Pinball community forum; hosting active discussion threads on various projects and community gossip
Pinball forum; discussed Winchester Mystery House sellout and FOMO dynamics; hosts community AI art detection discussions
Pinball community forum; streamer references seeing discussion about gate mods for machines
Pinball community forum where Dennis Nordman gauged interest in Elvira 3
Forum referenced as analogy for unnamed person's moderation style (banning and silencing users)
Online pinball community forum where secondary market trading occurs; referenced in context of multi-unit hoarding by collectors
Online pinball community forum where Constantino Mitchell Lighting and other aftermarket products are discussed and sold
Pinball forum referenced for user reports on DHL shipping costs and community opinions
Pinball forum where Deep Root Pinball's $100K crowdfunding request was posted; central gathering place for community discussion
Pinball community forum where unsubstantiated Raza pricing screenshots allegedly posted
Pinball community platform with map feature showing collector locations, used by Ryan and Dave to find each other
Pinball community forum where speculation about Harry Potter licensing discussions have occurred for years (dating back to 2018-2019); characterized as source of drama and gossip
Major online pinball community forum where Steve Ritchie/Jersey Jack rumor originated and was discussed
Pinball community forum; hosted TMNT leak photos; Parnell reposted images from Pinside to Flippin' and Mashin' Facebook
Pinball community website, much-maligned by Pete who had negative experience posting, described as 'Twitter-like,' hosting community discussion
Mentioned as source of posts Scott Ian plans to discuss on Poor Man's Happy Hour
Primary source for timeline documentation; host references Pinside posts and discussions tracking Haggis Pinball collapse
Pinball forum compared unfavorably to YouTube as source of 'trash' content
Online community forum where pricing bubble discussions have been ongoing
Implied community forum where discussions occur; host mentions Raid 8 Discord channel with pictures of orbit fix, suggesting cross-community technical sharing
Major pinball forum community that experienced multi-day outage from data center fire
Online pinball community forum; referenced as influential on game reputation and buyer sentiment despite limited predictive value on actual market pricing
Online pinball marketplace and community platform used for buying/selling used machines and tracking prices
Major pinball community forum where Doc and Drew track secondary market sales and pricing; source for comparative price data
Online pinball community and marketplace; Drew searches for Matt Scott among 228 Scotts on platform; primary source for buying/selling machines.
Major pinball community forum; described as toxic but valuable resource for troubleshooting; ranked #4 on gratitude list
Online forum where community criticism of Willy Wonka code is posted; target of Scott Ian's criticism for premature judgment
Online marketplace where custom target decals for Total Nuclear Annihilation are being sold
Online pinball community forum; criticized for 'toxic stuff' and overly critical responses to customization choices
Online community forum where Vid1900 published restoration guide
Pinball community marketplace and forum; recently experienced downtime with ~1 hour data loss; users have login streak tracking; used for buying/selling games and technical troubleshooting; recovered recently
Online forum where Gary Stern is sometimes criticized; Foghorn notes negative sentiment about Stern there
Online pinball marketplace where Drew sourced current listings for price comparison analysis
Pinball community website with top 400 game rankings; Rachel using as quest list (352/400 played)
Online pinball marketplace; host references for sale listings and community discussion threads
Online pinball community forum where Spooky Pinball provides Halloween update roadmap information
Online pinball community platform; secondary marketplace; source of verification for international buyers; 'Mr. Dog' (buyer of Frontier) and other international shipping clients active on platform.
Primary community discussion platform for Dick Hamill's custom code work and related development; hosts kit vendors, source discussions, and tournament results
Community forum where kit vendors (ROYGBEV, Troxel Repair) list products; where advice contributors (Zach Sharpe, Matt Scott, Quench) are active
Online pinball forum where Steven Martin's photos from Pinball News are often reposted; modern successor to rec.games.pinball discussion dynamics
Pinball community forum referenced as source of collective feedback on upgrade kit quality
Pinball community website that maintains a top 100 machine rankings list
Largest online forum for pinball hobby; maintains Top 100 ranking list used as community benchmark
Pinball community database; Elvira's House of Horrors ranked #9 on Top 100 list
Pinball community forum where Gonzo researched community reactions to reveal
Pinball community platform where Godzilla is ranked #1. Used as reference for game quality/popularity metrics.
Pinball forum community where early players posted reviews; Eric avoids spending significant time there due to negativity; posts forwarded to him by others
Online pinball forum community where Gonzo found the Fathom listing and conducts collector transactions
Primary pinball forum where Harry Potter reveal thread has ~7,000 posts; major community hub for discussion and feedback
Online pinball forum/community; Eric Mounier avoids reading comments there due to volume of feedback
Online pinball community forum where Dick Hamill posted the S.T.A.R.S. code modification with documentation
Community forum where discussions of JJP playfield quality issues and production problems are documented
Pinball community forum where Pindigo was originally announced
Pinball community database/ranking site where TNA is ranked #45
Pinball community platform that Scorbit app integrates with for user authentication
Online pinball community where Denver-area collector Brian is active
Online pinball community platform where George plans to compare his high score against 300+ other players
Online pinball community forum; show plans monthly segment covering community drama ('This Month in Pinside')
Online pinball community forum where Pin Monk mod is sold and discussed; where Fireland is active
Pinball community platform where Straight Down the Middle hosts and community members interact; hosts 'This Month on Pinside' feature
Online pinball community forum where a 'Buyer Beware' thread about a retailer dispute was posted and later deleted
Major online pinball community forum; recently implemented civility policy to reduce toxic behavior and personal attacks
Major online pinball enthusiast forum; Steve Ritchie's inflammatory remarks about the community spark significant criticism
Online pinball forum/community where discussion about games, manufacturer reliability, and industry news is tracked; sources cited throughout episode for community sentiment
Pinball forum/community platform where similar 'this or that' discussions occur; hosts reference forum posts
Online pinball community platform; host mentions posting there to find Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory for temp swap
Online pinball community forum referenced in chat as source of Jaws game details and commentary
Online pinball community forum where major discussions and complaints about games, manufacturers, and industry news occur
Pinball enthusiast forum; Rob Zombie's Spookshow International designer posts regular rule update announcements; Zach cites thread for code change information
Referenced as primary resource for clear coating knowledge; Hardy credits vid1900's restoration thread as foundational resource for clear coating methodology
Online pinball community forum where viewers submitted 'This or That' questions
Pinball community forum; hosts request Pinside handles from buyers for identification
Pinball community forum hosting 'no toppers club' thread discussing topper opposition
Referenced as existing online repository where lifting cart modifications have been documented for years
Online pinball community forum where beta tester Steve posts under username Barnyard SKB
Online forum platform criticized by Kaneda for negativity culture and contrast with positive in-person Expo community atmosphere
Online pinball forum community where speculation and game discussion occurs
Major pinball community forum; criticized by Kaneda for poor moderation, chronic negative posters, and pagination structure enabling repetitive toxic behavior.
Pinball community forum where backlash against POTC spinner removal was posted; hosts criticize quality of discourse there
Online pinball community forum where secondary market pricing and used inventory are visible; Kaneda references Pinside secondary market sales undercutting retail
Online pinball community forum; referenced as hostile to Kaneda's Podcast and as part of broader pinball 'echo chamber'
Pinball community forum/website; voluntarily removed leaked James Bond images; Kaneda references credibility loss with Pinside community
Pinball community forum; Kaneda monitors for news and rumors when routine resumes
Pinball forum; Kaneda mentions being banned or threatened with ban
Community forum where host reviewed feedback on Jurassic Park announcement; consensus described as 'cash grab'
Pinball community forum; Kaneda predicts 48-hour negative sentiment cycle against Rush
Pinball community forum where secondary market and pricing debates occur
Pinball enthusiast community forum where custom remakes and reproductions of pinball parts are designed and discussed.
Pinball community platform that will integrate with updated Pin Stadium app for settings sharing
Pinball enthusiast forum/community where freeplay40 is active and can be contacted
Online pinball community forum where discussions about backbox LED sepia tone issue are occurring; referenced as source of information that influenced Ralph's perception
Major pinball forum where community discussion about Beatles Pinball and other controversies occur; described as having a 'dark side' with negativity and personal attacks.
Online platform/forum for buying and selling pinball machines; recommended by Jack as resource for machine purchases.
Online community where collectors maintain collection lists and wish lists for trading
Pinball enthusiast forum/website referenced for locating machine listings (Danny The Simpsons discussion)
Pinball collector/community website; resource for finding collectors and machines to play
Community forum where viewers are expected to discuss and frame-by-frame analyze code reveal footage
Pinball community forums; Jack permanently banned from the site
Forum where secondary market spot listings observed; Manchester and Winchester premium slots listed at $3-5k
Pinball enthusiast forum where community posted images/concerns about Spike 3 cabinet design changes
Pinball community forum where community mockups and feedback about the 50th Anniversary design are being shared; source of Neil McRae's critical quote.
Online pinball community forum; noted as having extensively discussed Magic Girl for months prior to this video
Pinball community platform with booth at festival selling shirts and stickers
Pinball community database/ranking site; Data East Star Wars ranked #104
Pinball community forum/website referenced in stream opening
Pinball forum community referenced in chat discussion; characterized as having 'good nuggets of information' but excessive scrolling; compared unfavorably to Tilt Forums
Forum/website; noted as traditional winner of 'best website' category in alternative awards; permanently ineligible for Twippies
Pinball community forum where the leaked Jaws trailer has spread widely
Online community platform for pinball enthusiasts; offers maintenance logging tools and battery change reminders
Pinball enthusiast forum where secondary market pricing data is tracked
Community forum; Hardy explicitly states he won't need to check Pinside for validation due to stream sentiment
Pinball community forum where unverified rumors and speculation about Elvira features circulated; Hardy debunks false claims from this source
Pinball forum; source community discussion Hardy monitored during workday; venue for image analysis and speculation
Online pinball community forum where Hardy's Black Knight hardtop tutorial series is widely referenced and recommended.
Pinball community forum where one of three auction listings was allegedly deleted due to Kaneda association
Pinball community forum/database where leaked Rick and Morty cabinet art image was posted
Pinball enthusiast forum where leaked playfield images and community analysis originated
Pinball discussion forum; primary source of mechanical issue reports and community sentiment on Stranger Things
Community forum/marketplace referenced for sourcing parts at reasonable prices
Pinball community forum where Hardy observed mixed but predominantly negative sentiment about the UV upsell.
Community forum where Cary discovered the GI-linked LED strip mod technique used in his restoration
Major online pinball community forum and marketplace; currently offline due to data center fire
Online pinball community forum where removal method questions are frequently asked
Online marketplace/forum for pinball machine sales and community discussion; Hardy references it in context of secondary market flipping
Pinball enthusiast forum where community backlash and discussion occurred
Online pinball community forum where Cary Hardy searched for documentation of this technique
Online pinball forum where quality complaint threads about Spooky games (Halloween, Ultraman) are documented
Online marketplace where PinShield is sold ($26 product, $14 shipping)
Pinball enthusiast forum where community commentary on Bond 60th is occurring
Community forum where Hardy observes dismissive responses to GTF criticism; called 'not a great place' by Hardy
Pinball community forum where Hardy recommends paid-in-full buyers create moderated thread to document fulfillment status
Pinball community forum where customers documented Haggis issues and warnings
Pinball enthusiast forum where community feedback on Black Knight Sword of Rage is tracked
Community forum where Hardy reports 90%+ positive sentiment toward Jurassic Park announcement
Pinball community forum where Deep Root discussion threads persist; Hardy wishes community would stop discussing company
Pinball community forum/database where Hardy checked secondary market listings for Halloween and Ultraman machines
Online pinball community forum referenced as resource for repair information, parts sourcing, and seller vetting
Pinball forum/community platform where Damien Hartin was historically active and transparent; source of leaked eviction rumors and shipment tracking; Hardy notes community posting activity about Haggis decline
Pinball community forum where audience questions originated for this interview
Major pinball community forum hosting hype threads and polls; primary source of market sentiment data
Online pinball forum where the topper image was publicly posted
Major online pinball community forum and marketplace for buying/selling used machines
Pinball community forum where Hardy references discussion and community sentiment about Led Zeppelin aesthetics
Pinball community forum where pre-order buyers and enthusiasts discuss pinball machines; referenced as community where manufacturing proof would be most impactful.
Online pinball community forum where playfield quality issues are being discussed and mods are showcased
Pinball community forum where community members identified design concerns; Carrie references users hitting 'nails on the head' about Raza issues
Community forum where manufacturing defect discussion threads occur; source of Hardy's TMNT defect information
Pinball community forum/website referenced implicitly for rankings and community discussion
Pinball community forum where discussion of Hardy's previous video and Stern access issue took place
Online marketplace where Cary sourced items including tar pit plastic listings and spinner decals; also where he sells or lists machines
Community platform where Cary Hardy distributes custom audio packages
Pinball community forum where payroll loan information about Deep Root has been publicly posted and discussed
Online pinball database providing chronological game listings. Selak used it to identify closest EPROM code match for Critical Mass by comparing game release dates and feature sets.
Community pinball forum launched in 2011; came after Pinball Rebel as alternative pinball resource
Online mapping platform tracking 10,000+ pinball locations and 43,000+ machines in North America
Pinball community forum where appeal was made to preserve Lyman S. Sheets Jr. Wikipedia page
Primary data source for pinballprices.com; secondary market platform; only ~33% of Pinside sales have public prices listed
Major pinball community forum; PinWiki positions itself as complementary rather than competitive, offering more organized and calm discussion space
Online pinball community forum where speaker found research resources and community discussion threads on abstract art debates ('Pointy People Pin Ponderings').
Major online pinball community forum; criticized by panelists for homophobia, misogyny, racism (subtle and overt); issues with moderation and community culture; alternative platforms like Pinball People Discord created in response
Pinball community forum where post-reveal discussion occurred and Keith Elwin posted apology
Pinball community forum where pictures of TMNT LE playfield defects have been shared.
Large pinball community forum mentioned as alternative to new Stern-dedicated forums in Insider Connected
Pinball community forum where announcement was likely visible
Pinball community forum where host previously posted detailed Raza prototype experience; currently active thread discussing reveal
Pinball community forum/marketplace; host cites secondary market listings for POTC pricing data and references community reaction to POTC mech changes
Major online pinball forum experiencing server outages affecting community communication and discussion
Online pinball community forum where unreleased pricing and DLC information was leaked from website files during RAZA reveal
Pinball community forum where Dr. C posts videos; generates some external traffic to Pinball Pursuit channel
Largest pinball online forum/community in the world; has distinctive forum culture including 'IBTL' (In Before the Lock) acronym for threads about to be locked
Pinball community forum and resource site where Jarrett showcases his homebrew projects
Online marketplace used to monitor secondary market prices and list modified games
Online pinball community platform with pin map feature showing machine locations; hosts reference it as source for Godzilla 70th location data
Online marketplace/forum where Don found and purchased the Terminator 2 machine from a local seller
Pinball rankings and community platform; Godzilla is ranked #1 on Top 100 list.
Major online pinball forum community; hosts discussion of warranty disclaimers and quality control issues; noted as not representative of casual buyer base
Pinball ranking website whose seeding system is used for Widebody Tournament; source of game rankings discussed throughout
Forum where Josh Kugler defended Oktoberfest theme selection and clarified family-friendly approach; where online discussion of theme occurs
Pinball community forum; Dennis monitored main thread for listener questions to ask Mueller
Pinball community forum where critical discussion of Oktoberfest art occurred
Pinball forum where listener 'Solar Fire' asked podcast hosts about P3 system coverage
Largest active pinball community forum; undergoing moderation efforts to address trolling and off-topic spam in threads
Pinball database used for System 11 tournament seeding; rankings current as of September 8th
Pinball game ranking platform, reference point for determining eligibility for Shame Round bracket
Pinball community forum; hosted well-reasoned discussion of shark-eating-ball controversy in Pinball Network thread.
Online pinball forum community; users reported Alien shipping issues; platform for discussing cheaper game manufacturing; street-level cited as failed precedent
Pinball community forum; hosted Highway Pinball investor announcement and customer feedback threads
Pinball community forum; discussion thread about Dutch Pinball's production issues mentioned as being difficult to read
Community rating system for pinball games; top 10 EM list entirely different from IPDB; emphasizes Williams and different design aesthetics
Online pinball forum where community reacted negatively to Pirates disk changes; threads discussed Alice Cooper delivery
Pinball forum where community discusses industry news and speculates on manufacturer viability
Pinball enthusiast forum; primary referral source for Eclectic Gamers website; hosts rankings used for tournament seeding
Pinball community forum where year-end collection tracking threads appear
Pinball community forum/database; hosts Top 100 game rankings; announcement venue for Eclectic Gamers research
Pinball enthusiast forum; users scrutinized Expo photos and identified Houdini playfield design flaws (Zidware logos, misplaced screws, broken routing, mechanical conflicts).
Forum platform where Dennis released American Pinball business license; described as hub for community discussion
Major pinball enthusiast forum where multiple threads discussing American Pinball announcement emerged; community known for skepticism and direct engagement
Pinball enthusiast ranking website that maintains top 50, top 100, and other pinball machine rankings; updated weekly
Primary pinball discussion forum; hosts rank machines affecting tournament seeding; community acknowledges their ranking system is corrupted by troll voting and weighting issues
Community pinball rating and ranking website; provides top 300 solid state game rankings that informed tournament seeding
Pinball enthusiast forum; site of photos of Big Lebowski shipping pallets and negative reaction to Magna-slings videos
Pinball forum where tournament changes were discussed and criticized
Online marketplace and community forum for buying/selling pinball machines; Jason cites median prices skeptically
Online pinball community forum; Jason participates in owner threads and discusses secondary market transactions
Online pinball community forum; described by both hosts as 'extremely helpful' but also 'extremely toxic' with significant trolling alongside genuine support
Major online pinball community forum and marketplace. Kaneda was banned from platform; cites overall 'controversial' and 'provocative' presence as reason, though no specific rule violations clearly stated. Jason uses Pinside to list machines for sale (username: Wild Rover). Hosts Top 100 list.
Online pinball marketplace/classifieds platform Hardy used to observe secondary market saturation of 40th Anniversary units
Pinball forum where customer posted 17-page locked thread ('my very bad, bad all caps, experience with flip in out'); customer used threat of negative posts to pressure Flippin' Out
Pinball community forum where leaked TMNT images appeared before official announcement
Community forum where clearcoat issues are being discussed; Charlie Emery, Jack, and Fosaisu posted detailed responses about solutions
Pinball ranking and database platform; provides top 100, 101-110, 151-160, 201-210, and EM top 10 lists used for BuildABank pools
Online pinball marketplace and community forum where used machine sales are tracked; used to monitor secondary market trends
Pinball ranking/community platform; referenced for Top 100 and Top 200 rankings; used to exclude popular games from Shane Tournament
Pinball enthusiast forum where speculation and discussion about seminars and game releases occurs.
Pinball enthusiast community; hosts reference secondary market pricing data (Data East Star Wars: $3,500-$3,800)
Online pinball community forum where discussion about 3D-printed bumper caps has been occurring
Pinball enthusiast forum where Keith Elwin and programmers discuss games; drama posting location
Pinball community forum; Charlie Emery responded to Ben Heck's criticisms on this platform
Major pinball community forum; hosts extensive discussion thread on JJP playfield quality issues
Pinball community forum hosting Deep Root discussion thread noted for devolved tone and meme content
Forum where refund demands for Centaur Revisited were observed; referenced for Haggis transparency discussions
Pinball community forum hosting discussion threads on Balarama startup; source of critical feedback on company plans
Pinball community forum; Thunderbirds reportedly lowest-rated game; discussion thread on Spinal Tap
Online forum where skepticism about Pinball Hall of Fame GoFundMe has been expressed
Forum where Multimorphic email announcement was posted (not verified as official by Dennis).
Pinball enthusiast forum; hosts reference threads discussing Cactus Canyon expansion code and Valhalla LE expansion; noted as generating excited reactions
Online pinball community forum where tariff discussion thread originated
Online pinball forum; criticized as unwelcoming to newcomers who ask questions; noted for gatekeeping behavior
Pinball community forum where P3 playfield dimension discussion occurred and generated drama about mech placement.
Pinball community forum where player feedback accumulates and influences code updates
Forum hosting extended Harry Potter AI art scandal discussion thread
Pinball enthusiast forum where community discussion and photos were shared
Modern pinball rating/database platform; only Silver Slugger from 'street level' games has sufficient ratings to rank (barely in Top 300)
Online pinball community forum; Lloyd hosts 'Dear Lloyd' advice column and provides tech support through private messages
Online pinball discussion community featured in magazine; founded by Robin and Martijn van Mourik
Online pinball enthusiast community hosting active discussion thread 'Join the middle-pop club' that has driven significant research and community discourse on middle-pop games.
Netherlands-based online community featuring general pinball articles, game details, forums; primary discussion platform for fans, new products, and technical repairs
Pinball community forum; Godzilla dominated #1 ranking for extended period; community reaction tracking for topper reveal
Pinball enthusiast forum where Magic Girl owner list exists; used by restoration team to locate machines for purchase
Forum platform where Brian Savage posted announcements about Barrels of Fun
Pinball community forum hosting dedicated development thread for Friday the 13th homebrew project
Pinball community forums where Josh Sharpe posted the code update estimate
Pinball community forum where Dutch Pinball shared the sneak peek announcement
Pinball community forum; venue where author was called out for update on Circus Maximus projects; hosts code documentation and discussion
Pinball community forum where chatter about Pokémon Pinball originated
Online pinball forum hosting Eight Ball Beyond development thread
Pinball forum where Josh Sharpe posted updates about Cactus Canyon expansion
Pinball community forum where the Krull remake project thread was posted
Pinball community forum where leaked photos appeared and were subsequently deleted
Pinball community forum where speculation about Stern announcements occurred
Major pinball community forum; hosted Josh Kugler's detailed Galactic Tank Force discussion
Pinball community ranking/rating website where Godzilla ranks #1-2
Pinball community forum/website where CES photos were shared
Pinball community forum and marketplace; secondary market scalping activity observed for Bond 60th Anniversary allocations.
Online forum where Ben Heck made his announcement
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