Quicksilver is a rare 1980 Stern Electronics pinball machine designed by Joe Juice Jr. (also credited as Joe Jews Jr.), with only 1,001-1,200 units produced, making it highly sought after and expensive in the collector market. The game features a distinctive green playfield with artwork inspired by Philippe Caza's Heavy Metal Magazine cover. It has become a classic in the pinball community, known for its spinner mechanic and appearing in various collections and tournaments, though it has gained a reputation for underutilizing its playfield despite having a signature shot combination.
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Quicksilver originally produced 1,200 units in 1980; approximately 75 units likely remain in existence 40+ years later
Restored Quicksilver machines currently sell for $5,000-$9,000
Only 5 Quicksilver machines are known to exist in public locations (Museum of Pinball, Pinball PA, Vintage Flipper World, Papa, The Pinball Parlor UK)
Classic Stern game designed by Joe Joes; featured at Expo, praised for diagonal drop target layout
Vintage pinball machine, rare, Ron acquired one from Australia, receiving new playfield and backglass restoration
1980 Stern pinball machine; extremely rare (estimated 75 units remaining of 1,200 original); subject of primary discussion; values appreciating dramatically ($170 in 1990s to $5,000-$9,000+ today)
Stern solid-state game recommended by Dave as top-tier option
Classic pinball machine acquired by Slam Tilt hosts via partial Aerosmith LE trade; requires extensive repair work (illegal lamp cord wiring, flipper base issues, drop target rewiring)
Classic Stern game; Bruce has one in restoration; NOS playfield available from Argentina collector
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Quicksilver was previously repaired using a lamp cord as electrical bypass connecting GI bus to 5-volt controlled light bus
Classic Stern pinball game, mentioned as among the best classic Stern games alongside Flight 2000 and Nineball
Classic Williams/Bally pinball machine; subject of in-depth sound design analysis; gameplay demonstrations showcase audible feedback mechanics
Pinball machine owned by Bruce; undergoing restoration (back glass trim, spinners, switches, LEDs); being transported to Ron in Albany
1980 Stern Electronics classic solid-state game; Pinside Top 100 rank #83; rumored to be remade as Led Zeppelin-themed machine; 1,200 units produced
Tournament game at ClePin; has consistently short queue; featured heavily in streaming; Jeff Teolis set high score knocking Travis from top seed
1980 Stern pinball machine; subject of episode 4; ~1,200 units produced; estimated ~150 machines remain worldwide
Classic pinball machine, playfields and plastics being remade by Merco, center plastic breakage issue common, Ron and Bruce discussing ownership swap
Classic pinball game in Neil's collection; recently upgraded with LED inserts and playfield swap by Cruzman and Keith from New Forest Pins
Vintage pinball machine; Bruce acquiring playfield restoration project from Australia; needs full playfield rebuild
Pinball machine with shared ownership; Ron seeking to purchase another unit
Classic pinball machine referenced as example of game with questionable theme but excellent gameplay
Pinball machine owned by Ron; currently stored upstairs folded; planned future restoration with NOS playfield; sale anticipated after settlement
Custom pinball machine being built by Bruce/Vance using Stern cabinet; also referred to as 'Shit silver'
Classic Bally game; hosts note high secondary market pricing; discuss potential Stern remake but critique art as 'ugly' and 'green-ass game'
Host's tournament machine; required significant maintenance including pop bumper coil assembly, drop target brackets, and spinner wire form corrections
Pinball machine tested for Stomp Tournament; had metal bracket damage; now reported as 100% functional by Ron
Pinball machine co-owned by Ron and Bruce; has been at Ron's house for one year; experiencing flipper relay issues; playfields now available from Merco with new plastics coming
Joe Juice-designed vintage machine arriving for Bruce; package landed in California in late April, cross-country trucking to New York expected mid-May
Stern classic mentioned; game in process at Asylum; was supposed to be in tournament but will not make it; held at George's home
Williams pinball; Merco reproduced playfield; Joe Juice Jr. designed; production history discussed
Pinball machine referenced for strategy comparison; multiplier carries over between balls
Classic pinball game; referenced as design inspiration for King Kong's drop target mechanics; Neil McRae identifies himself as fan
Pinball machine released in 1980; cited by George as a game he would play instead of Ali in arcades of that era
Classic Stern game with artwork by Doug Watson; referenced for playfield design similarities to Stargazer
#1 most overrated pinball machine according to this list; Stern Pinball game with all-green playfield; tournament favorite that hosts find aesthetically ugly and overpriced
Stern Electronics game; used as comparison point for Sea Witch quality ranking
Stern Electronics 1980 release; super rare machine at Ayce Gogi; author's favorite game at the venue
Stern pinball machine; owned previously by Bruce and Ron as co-owners; known for backglass degradation issues; now owned by Ryan
Classic pinball machine; Sarah McLachlan was seeking one; Ed Vanderveen helped facilitate acquisition
Stern Electronics game; featured reproduced mint playfield in Brisbane tournament; high restoration quality
Classic pinball machine; sourced for sweepable drop target mechanic used in King Kong
Classic Williams game referenced as design inspiration (mid-playfield target) for King Kong; Zach criticizes this element
Classic Stern game; similarly priced to Stargazer; suggested as potential remake candidate
Game Ron brought to Saratoga Pinball Show; X-Men character-based; cover by Doug Watson; borrowed Heavy Metal artwork
Classic pinball game; multiple instances discussed including JT's purchase and Bruce's ownership of custom flippers
Stern pinball game whose connector photo was initially consulted but determined to be wrong wiring standard (Stern vs Bally)
Mike Dus's pinball machine; previously converted from Meteor; mentioned alongside Garbatron and Viper in basement collection
Classic pinball machine that Mitch is building as a scratch-build project using parts from the Galaxy
Stern Electronics pinball machine (1980) designed by Joe Jews Jr.; 1001 units made; ranked #129 of all time; green playfield with Heavy Metal Magazine-inspired art
Classic pinball machine referenced for spinner sound design variation based on lit/unlit state; example of simple but effective choreography
Classic Williams pinball game mentioned in casual conversation
Tournament game; had shortest queue (~5-6 people); Jeff Teolis's late qualifying grind here knocked Travis from 1st to 2nd place
Classic pinball machine owned by Bruce; currently undergoing playfield restoration; new drop targets installed; discussion of glance-shot mechanics vs. direct hits
Bally/Stern pinball game with iconic shot (four-drop target spinner combo), criticized by Mike for playfield underutilization despite signature shot excellence, priced $1,600-$3,200 on secondary market
Pinball machine currently being built by Ron; NOS playfield; has Transformer transformer for electrical system
Early Stern solid-state machine; Ron Howell importing from Australia; poor condition; plans Easy Pinball cabinet with custom Quicksilver artwork
Vintage Stern Electronic game; purchased by Chuck Webster for $7,500; represents inflated vintage Stern pricing
Classic pinball machine being transported from Australia to Silver Ball Saloon via trade arrangement
June 1980 Stern release designed by Joe Juice Jr.; only 1,200 produced; very rare and expensive; green-themed with artwork based on Heavy Metal Magazine cover by Philippe Caza