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Joshua Clay

personactive35 mentionsFirst seen Jul 1, 2007Last seen Jul 28, 2026

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Joshua Clay is a multi-disciplinary artist in the pinball industry who has evolved from a tattoo artist to a senior UI/3D designer. He currently works at Barrels of Fun as Senior UI/3D Designer on the Winchester Mystery House pinball machine, where he creates 3D models and video assets. He previously held a senior user interface artist position at Warner Bros Games mobile division and has contributed artwork to Stern Pinball titles including Black Knight.

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Relationships

  • affiliated_withDavidDavid initiated Winchester project discussion with Clay regarding UI and 3D designmedium

Facts

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Claims (7)

  • factualhigh

    Joshua Clay was laid off from Warner Brothers Games mobile division

    Source: Joshua ClayMeet The Team... Joshua Clay - Winchester Mystery House - UI & 3D Design
  • factualhigh

    Joshua Clay used Blender as primary 3D modeling tool for Winchester Mystery House

    Source: Joshua ClayMeet The Team... Joshua Clay - Winchester Mystery House - UI & 3D Design
  • opinionhigh

    Joshua Clay's wife had never been as excited about a pinball game before playing Winchester Mystery House

    Source: Joshua ClayMeet The Team... Joshua Clay - Winchester Mystery House - UI & 3D Design
  • factualhigh

    Joshua Clay worked on Avengers pinball design

Recent Mentions (31)

  • Animator credited for Bon Jovi Pinball

    Bon Jovi Pinball Is Ready to Rock! Build the Setlist and Play It Loud!Jul 28, 2026
  • Animation designer for Bon Jovi Pinball

    Barrels of Fun Reveals Bon Jovi PinballJul 28, 2026
  • Animator for Bon Jovi pinball

    Bon Jovi Pinball Gameplay Overview w/ Karl DeAngeloJul 28, 2026
  • Lead animator at Barrels of Fun. Created 3D rendered shot-by-shot tutorial animations for Bon Jovi's song modes.

    Bon Jovi Pinball Reveal | Barrels of FunJul 28, 2026
  • Director of animations on Bon Jovi

    Bon Jovi Pinball FeaturetteJul 28, 2026
  • Pinball player/personality who Jamie references as doing a humorous 'meet and greet' gag asking strangers if they're there for the event.

    Melissa Lummus - Pinball in 2026 - Episode 81Jan 6, 2026
  • Operator of Field of Wonders arcade in Michigan featuring approximately 350 games in mint condition

Contradictions

  • Existing: Senior UI/3D designer at Barrels of Fun (mentioned in context 0)vsConflicting: Animator for Winchester (mentioned in context 1)
    Unresolved
  • Existing: Currently works at Barrels of Fun (mentioned in contexts 0, 2, 3)vsConflicting: Newer Stern Pinball artist (mentioned in context 3 from 2019)
    Expert: merged definition Expert: merged definition
    Resolved
    merged · Mar 2, 2026

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Source: Jack DangerHOT WHEELS PINBALL MACHINE Unboxing and setup!
  • opinionhigh

    April's character model on the display looks significantly worse than Zombie Yeti's playfield art

    Source: Cary HardyTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pinball Review
  • factualhigh

    Joshua Clay led animation work on TMNT and it is his first lead animation role

    Source: Hosts during gameplay reviewTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Pinball First Impressions & Gameplay (Stern Pinball 2020)
  • factualhigh

    Joshua Clay transitioned from tattoo artistry to work as a Stern artist.

    Source: Josh RoopEpisode 7: Black Knight, Wonka, and Fan Boys. Oh my!
  • Episode 326: Michael Hanley and Shane JacksonDec 11, 2021
  • Host of TOPCast - This Old Pinball podcast; conducts interview with Python Anghelo

    TOPCast 42: Python AngheloJul 1, 2007
  • Host of TOPCast/This Old Pinball podcast interviewing Paul Faris.

    TOPCast 48: Paul FarisAug 12, 2007
  • Creator of early pinball repair guides; compiled knowledge for DIY pinball machine maintenance

    #63 Pintastic 2021 Preview - The Classic Pinball PodcastOct 12, 2021
  • Animator credited on TMNT. Hosts express positive regard for his animation work on the machine.

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Pinball Review (Stern Pinball, 2020) SDTM 2021Feb 11, 2021
  • Former TopCast host; owner of VFW location in Michigan with 300+ machines across three barns; competitive pinball player planning to attend District 82 events

    Ep 37: GraphicJul 3, 2021
  • Host of 'This or Pinball' podcast. Joe mentions him as having featured Chicago designers and other podcast personalities.

    Joe Newhart - Pinball Expo 2023 - Pinball NewsOct 20, 2023
  • Pinside forum user who requested Rumor Corner return to podcast format

    Episode 234 - On The Line of ExileDec 8, 2024
  • Michigan collector with VFW Hall featuring many classic Wayne Neyens games

    Episode 168: Pinball Magazine #5 with Jonathan JoostenDec 18, 2018
  • Lead animator at Stern; collaborated with Dwight Sullivan on UI design for TMNT LCD screen layout

    Ep 9: Turtle PowerJun 26, 2020
  • Lead animator for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; this is his first lead animation role; hosts praise animations as crisp, cohesive, and potentially among Stern's best

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Pinball First Impressions & Gameplay (Stern Pinball 2020)Jun 28, 2020
  • Lead animator on TMNT pinball; oversees art consistency across game assets; manages multi-artist coordination

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Pinball Gameplay w/ Dwight Sullivan, TMNT Software EngineerJul 14, 2020
  • Graphic artist for TMNT display animations; criticized for weak animations and poor rendering of April character

    My TMNT ReviewAug 23, 2020
  • Historic pinball figure; maintains VFW Pinball Museum in Ann Arbor, Michigan (~500 games, open 1-2x annually); producer of pinball repair guides for 30+ years

    Episode 43 - MEGALOCATIONS!Aug 12, 2024
  • Sound/audio team member credited on Avengers: Infinity Quest

    Avengers: Infinity Quest Pinball Machine Review (Stern Pinball, 2020) SDTM, 2021 AIQApr 18, 2021
  • Designer/developer working on Avengers pinball machine

    HOT WHEELS PINBALL MACHINE Unboxing and setup!Aug 31, 2020
  • Lead animator and CG artist on TMNT pinball

    STERN TMNT PINBALL GAMEPLAY REVEAL!May 28, 2020
  • Graphic artist for display animations in TMNT pinball

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pinball ReviewAug 19, 2020
  • Motion graphics designer for TMNT Pinball

    Episode 116 - Turtle PowerJun 1, 2020
  • Lead animator on Avengers Infinity Quest alongside Chuck Ernst; noted by hosts as talent to watch for future animation work

    The Pinball Show Ep 28: The Quest For Den Den's Infinity Stones (Can A Pinball Ever Be Upside Down?)Sep 7, 2020
  • Animation designer credited on Dune

    Dune Pinball Impressions with Erin Winick Anthony - Episode 59Apr 16, 2025
  • Newer Stern Pinball artist; formerly tattoo artist; contributed to Black Knight artwork; appeared on reveal stream

    Episode 7: Black Knight, Wonka, and Fan Boys. Oh my!Apr 12, 2019
  • 3D modeler responsible for house models/assets in Winchester's video content

    Inside the Winchester Mystery House Pinball Machine | Barrels of Fun x DirtyPool PinballOct 14, 2025
  • Animator for Winchester; Ken uncertain if he attended Expo or had personal interaction

    EP 11 - Raising Spirits: Winchester, Expo, and the Pinball AfterlifeOct 23, 2025
  • Senior UI/3D designer for Winchester Mystery House at Barrels of Fun; formerly senior user interface artist at Warner Bros Games mobile division; works on Dune and Winchester projects

    Meet The Team... Joshua Clay - Winchester Mystery House - UI & 3D DesignOct 21, 2025