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Marty Robbins

personactive77 mentionsFirst seen Sep 11, 2019Last seen Oct 12, 2025

Profile

Marty Robbins is a prominent figure in the pinball community who has served multiple roles including game tester, tuner, content creator, and co-host of the Final Round Pinball Podcast with Jeff Teolis. He is a co-founder/partner and correspondent for Haggis Pinball, a pinball company, and has been involved in tournament play and Australian pinball scene operations. However, his reputation has been significantly damaged by allegations of misappropriating customer deposits totaling approximately $18,500 per customer without delivering promised merchandise.

Aliases

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Relationships

  • designedFathomMarty Robbins created the 2.0 rule set for the Haggis Pinball Fathom remakemedium
  • affiliated_withJeff TeolisCo-host partnership on Head2Head Pinball podcastmedium

Facts

No facts recorded

Claims (33)

  • factualhigh

    Marty Robbins' departure from Final Round is not permanent and the door is open for his return as a potential third host

    Source: Jeff TeolisEp 84: Finally Ryan (?)
  • factualhigh

    Marty Robbins was Damien Harden's lead designer and co-public face of Haggis Pinball, not a low-level employee

    Source: KanedaThe Emancipation of Haggis Pinball's Marty Robbins
  • opinionhigh

    Marty Robbins must pay back victims restitution before being accepted back into the pinball community

    Source: KanedaThe Emancipation of Haggis Pinball's Marty Robbins
  • opinionmedium

    Marty Robbins knowingly encouraged Haggis Pinball pre-orders despite awareness of company financial problems

Recent Mentions (78)

  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast and representative of Haggis Pinball; involved in Fathom Revisited production decisions

    Ep 69: Episode 69Jun 5, 2023
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; developer of code/rules for Haggis Pinball's Fathom Revisited; worked nearly a year on the project; partner at Haggis Pinball

    Ep 33: Big Flip TheoryMay 6, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, selling his pinball machine collection due to house move, Australian-based, co-host with Jeff Teolis

    Ep 25: WinnerKidsJan 15, 2021
  • Co-founder or key figure at Haggis Pinball; appears in production video approving finished games with dramatic sticker ritual; referenced as overseeing manufacturing process

    Episode 671: "Haggis Does It!"Apr 25, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; Haggis Pinball game designer/contributor; tournament observer and commentator; takes detailed notes on designer interviews

    Ep 40: OverboardAug 16, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; based in Australia; pinball code designer/developer; provides critical perspective on Godzilla and Bond; planning to attend Indisc championship.

Contradictions

  • Existing: Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast with Jeff TeolisvsConflicting: Mention 5 states co-host is with 'Jeff Teal' not 'Jeff Teolis'
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Marty Robbins is based in/associated with Scotland (Haggis Pinball is Scottish)vsConflicting: Mention 5 describes him as an 'Australian pinball player' and associates him with Melbourne Silver Bowl tournaments
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026

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Source: KanedaEpisode 1015: "Fans Flip So Kaneda Flips on Flipping Metallica LE"
  • factualhigh

    Marty Robbins did not own Haggis Pinball, have shares, or make key business decisions

    Source: Jeff TeolisEp 82: Consolation Round Pinball Podcast
  • opinionhigh

    Many customers invested in Haggis Pinball primarily because Marty Robbins joined the company

    Source: Orby, analysis of community behaviorPNP 577-Haggis Bankrupt: The REAL Reason Why Were ALL Heartbroken....
  • opinionhigh

    Podcast culture is increasingly obsessed with game sales rather than gameplay quality

    Source: Marty Robbins critiqueEp 80: Ding Ding
  • factualmedium

    ABBA is being released on the 50th anniversary of ABBA's Eurovision win

    Source: Marty Robbins direct statementEp 80: Ding Ding
  • factualhigh

    Marty Robbins' Centaur 2.0 code is approximately five times larger than Fathom 2.0 code

    Source: Pinball Profile Episode 384Episode 384: Saturday Night Pinball Profile call-in show
  • factualhigh

    Marty Robbins did the rules engineering and gameplay implementation for Centaur 2.0

    Source: Orbital AlbertPNP Ep. 535- A Venomous Centaur Goes On A Space Hunt 4 Masters of The Princess Bride!
  • opinionhigh

    George Gomez's James Bond layout is his least favorite design among all his creations, even more so than original Avengers

    Source: Opinion expressed on Final Round Episode 69Ep 69: Episode 69
  • factualhigh

    Haggis Pinball observed overwhelming demand for Fathom Revisited at Texas Pinball Festival and attempted to increase production beyond 250 limited editions

    Source: Direct statement on Final Round Episode 69Ep 69: Episode 69
  • factualmedium

    James Bond code updates have improved gate mechanics to provide better side shot access and overall flow

    Source: Report from players and code observation on Final Round Episode 69Ep 69: Episode 69
  • opinionmedium

    James Bond has worse drop target bricking issues than any Stern machine Marty Robbins has played

    Source: Personal observation reported on Final Round Episode 69Ep 69: Episode 69
  • rumorlow

    Marty Robbins is developing a War of the Worlds pinball game based on open IP

    Source: KanedaEpisode 783: "Top of the Pinball Morning To Ya"
  • opinionhigh

    Fathom should be eligible for Twippies main categories because it has significant changes: new LCD screens, completely new rule set, new call-outs, and different GI than original

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 65Ep 65: Eligible
  • factualmedium

    Marty had more direct messages in the week after criticizing Godzilla than any other similar period

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 65Ep 65: Eligible
  • opinionhigh

    Godzilla is designed to be the most accessible game Stern has ever made, with constant reward feedback regardless of player performance

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 65Ep 65: Eligible
  • factualhigh

    Cactus Canyon Remake is inconsistently applied in Twippies categories - included in Best Animations and Display but excluded from Best Sound and Best Rules

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 65Ep 65: Eligible
  • factualhigh

    Stephen Bowden won Brisbane Masters, defeating Tony Cirillo in the final on Lost in Space

    Source: Event observer reportEp 59: Legends
  • factualhigh

    Marty Robbins has a Godzilla on order

    Source: Personal statement about machine acquisitionEp 59: Legends
  • factualhigh

    Brisbane Masters had over 200 participants with 25-30 COVID withdrawals

    Source: Direct report from event attendanceEp 59: Legends
  • factualhigh

    Richard Rhodes tested positive and withdrew honorably from Brisbane Masters

    Source: Event observationEp 59: Legends
  • predictionmedium

    Market recovery and supply normalization will take at least a year

    Source: Final Round Pinball Podcast episode 56Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 56: Wild
  • factualhigh

    Haggis Pinball prioritized machine shipment over TPF attendance due to being in 'full fathom mode' production.

    Source: Self-reported decision rationaleEp 54: The Three Amigos
  • factualmedium

    Jersey Jack has sold approximately 5,000 Guns N' Roses LE units and 4,000 Wizard of Oz units.

    Source: Cited previously released numbersEp 54: The Three Amigos
  • opinionhigh

    Godzilla lacks proper pacing/light-and-shade moments compared to Rush, creating design fatigue

    Source: Marty RobbinsEp 51: Dumb and Dumber
  • factualhigh

    Marty Robbins' uncle Jeffrey Douglas McLeish ended his life in 2014 after addiction struggles

    Source: Marty Robbins (personal disclosure)Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 50: The Legend of Lyman
  • factualhigh

    Marty Robbins has developed new 2.0 code for Fathom Revisited and worked on it for nearly a year with 16-17 hour days

    Source: Final Round Podcast Episode 33Ep 33: Big Flip Theory
  • factualhigh

    All Australian Stranger Things machines came with UV mod as standard

    Source: Final Round Ep25Ep 25: WinnerKids
  • opinionhigh

    Stranger Things improves significantly after 3+ hours of practice and code updates

    Source: Final Round Ep25Ep 25: WinnerKids
  • factualhigh

    Marty Robbins won the first Texas Pinball Festival when he was hosting it

    Source: Marty RobbinsEp 8: Final Round The Movie
  • predictionmedium

    Pinball community will experience permanent behavioral changes in how it conducts tournaments and social interaction post-pandemic

    Source: Marty RobbinsEp 8: Final Round The Movie
  • Ep 65: Eligible
    Jan 11, 2023
  • Designer of War of the Worlds pinball game for Haggis Pinball; Kaneda expresses nervousness about original design

    Episode 826: "Pinball's Dark Horse of 2023?"Jul 26, 2023
  • Rules engineer and host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; implemented code/rules for Centaur 2.0 and previously worked on Fathom

    PNP Ep. 535- A Venomous Centaur Goes On A Space Hunt 4 Masters of The Princess Bride!Jul 17, 2023
  • Associated with Haggis Pinball; criticized by Kaneda for dodging questions about company's collapse and laughing at concerned customers; accused of hubris and entitlement

    Saturday Morning Metallica Spectacular (AUDIO)Oct 27, 2024
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; referenced humorously in robot bit

    Episode 4: Be My GuestSep 14, 2022
  • Works at Haggis Pinball; hosts own podcast; Kaneda publicly calls on him to provide production update on Fathom Revisited units built

    Episode 707: "Two Pinball Mysteries"Aug 14, 2022
  • Designer at Haggis Pinball, working on Centaur, previously rumored for War of the Worlds

    Episode 797: "One Day, Pinball Sales Will Come"Apr 28, 2023
  • Founder of Haggus Pinball; Kaneda predicts failed comeback attempt in 2025 unless he makes customers 'whole'

    Episode 1037: "Kaneda's 'The Worst in Pinball in 2024' Awards"Dec 23, 2024
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; referenced as working at Haggis Pinball; previously organized Melbourne Super Bowl Championship

    Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 56: WildMay 22, 2022
  • Former co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; departure described as non-permanent; door left open for return as potential third host

    Ep 84: Finally Ryan (?)Jan 2, 2025
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, known for stringent guest selection criteria

    Ep 79: CulturalMar 16, 2024
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; creator of 'Who Will Marty Kill' segment; game designer associated with Haggis Pinball

    Ep 46: Jessy Jay and The Secret Crystal Ark Of Pinball DoomNov 24, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; attended Brisbane Masters as vendor/spectator; competitive pinball player; involved with Haggis Pinball

    Ep 59: LegendsAug 8, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, Australian competitive player, self-described 'Pinball King of Australia,' disco enthusiast

    Ep 80: Ding DingMay 7, 2024
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; did not attend TPF 2024 due to Haggis Pinball manufacturing priorities; based in Australia; discussed comedy background

    Ep 54: The Three AmigosApr 13, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, Australian pinball figure, tournament organizer, streamer for Melbourne Silver Bowl

    Ep 45: Tag TeamNov 5, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; game designer at Haggis Pinball; transitioned Kelts to Fathom production; also turned 52

    Ep 51: Dumb and DumberFeb 24, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; not attending TPF 2022; involved in discussing game design philosophy and licensing themes

    Ep 52: WeirdMar 17, 2022
  • Host of Pinball Network podcast; mentioned by Macho as part of emerging pinball media

    Episode 19 - SPOOKY GIVETH & STERN TAKETHFeb 14, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, presenter and host of the 2020 Reach Arounds event

    Ep 26: The Reach A RoundsJan 28, 2021
  • Appears to have been guest on podcast episode discussing Haggis/Fathom; mentioned by George as potential source of initial information about Fathom remake

    #118 Haggmess - The Classic Pinball PodcastAug 13, 2024
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; producer/creator of Reach-Arounds awards show; associated with Haggis Pinball

    Ep 27: Dr. ZachFeb 16, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; absent this episode due to Haggis Pinball collapse; worked at Haggis as designer/promoter; lost money and employment from company failure

    Ep 82: Consolation Round Pinball PodcastOct 22, 2024
  • Game designer credited with creating Fathom Revisited 2.0 ruleset for Mermaid Edition

    Episode 109: Ahh YesApr 28, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; contributed to TPF organizational decisions; won first Texas Pinball Festival when hosting it; based in Australia; frequently references his World Tour victory

    Ep 8: Final Round The MovieJun 26, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; tournament organizer for Melbourne Silverwall event

    Ep 35: DeMulletJun 4, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; mentions Comet pinball community involvement; discusses Australian vaccine experience and lockdown conditions; known for drinking streams

    Ep 36: PeckerJun 17, 2021
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast, associated with Haggis Pinball as designer/contributor, competitive player

    Ep 34: Hot Tub Tilt MachineMay 22, 2021
  • Associated with Deep Root Pinball; criticized by Kaneda for evasiveness and dismissing criticism while customers suffer

    Episode 948: "Is Stern Burning the Wick at Both Ends?"May 6, 2024
  • Co-founder/partner at Haggus Pinball Limited; appeared on podcasts promoting continued investment while insolvent; owed $16,908 AUD by company

    Episode 980: "The Damian List"Aug 2, 2024
  • Podcast host associated with Zaccaria; criticized by Kaneda for laughing/joking on podcast while company delays games and misleads community

    Episode 971: "Kaneda Slams Kaneda for Bad Rumors"Jul 1, 2024
  • Industry figure; referenced in context of Haggis controversy; Kaneda states he is 'never' welcome back without returning customer money; associated with Neil McCrae

    Episode 1016: "The Best Friday Pinball Podcast In The World Today"Oct 25, 2024
  • Now billing himself as pinball designer at Haggis Pinball; Kaneda hopeful about his potential

    Episode 668: "The FOMO Topper Worked!"Apr 15, 2022
  • Haggis Pinball designer; game timeline uncertain due to manufacturing delays

    Episode 673: "Too Many Designers in Pinball"Apr 29, 2022
  • Hegemony Pinball leadership, criticized for not discussing production

    Episode 706: "By The Power of Grayskull"Aug 9, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; former competitive pinball player; conducts mystery guest segment with yes/no questions; uses brutal criticism of guests as running theme

    Ep 74: Mystery GuestNov 3, 2023
  • Associated with Haggis Pinball; took nonrefundable customer deposits; criticized for lack of transparency on production progress

    Episode 680: "Toy Story Hype & Should Haggis Refund?"May 20, 2022
  • Co-host on Final Round Pinball or Cameron Silver Ball Chronicles; one of Orby's favorite podcast hosts

    PNP Ep. 537- Proof The Pinbubble Has POPPED+ JP 30 Deep ThoughtsAug 25, 2023
  • Co-host of Head to Head Pinball Podcast (Australian); attempted live streaming on Twitch; referenced as predecessor to Phantom Tilt

    PNP 566- Ryan & Kimba Of Phantom Tilt Rate Every Pin Company + MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTApr 22, 2024
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball podcast, associated with Haggis Pinball, tournament player

    PNP 557- Princess Bride+ Haggis & BANKRUPTCYFeb 28, 2024
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball podcast; worked as game designer/contributor at Haggis Pinball; respected figure whose involvement influenced customer trust in the company

    PNP 577-Haggis Bankrupt: The REAL Reason Why Were ALL Heartbroken....Jul 18, 2024
  • Rumored to be developing War of the Worlds pinball game as original/open IP project; unconfirmed

    Episode 783: "Top of the Pinball Morning To Ya"Mar 17, 2023
  • Designer at Haggis Pinball; rumored to be designing War of the Worlds game unreleased for four years; Kaneda implies anonymity preference

    Episode 912: "Will March Be Pinball Madness Again?"Feb 7, 2024
  • Partner at Haggis Pinball; Kaneda accuses him of knowingly encouraging pre-orders despite awareness of company financial distress

    Episode 1015: "Fans Flip So Kaneda Flips on Flipping Metallica LE"Oct 23, 2024
  • Game designer working on unreleased game at Haggis Pinball; host has unconfirmed information about this project

    Episode 700: "A Moment of Pinball Reflection"Jul 25, 2022
  • Co-founder/lead designer at Haggis Pinball; co-host of Final Round Podcast with Jeff Teolis; central subject of Kaneda's critique regarding complicity in Haggis fraud and customer loss

    The Emancipation of Haggis Pinball's Marty RobbinsOct 23, 2024
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast; met Lyman at Pinberg tournament; witnessed Lyman's gameplay firsthand; lost his uncle Jeffrey Douglas McLeish in 2014 to suicide; shares perspective on mental health and community response

    Final Round Pinball Podcast Ep 50: The Legend of LymanFeb 24, 2022
  • Pinball content creator returning to show; previously controversial due to Haggis Pinball involvement

    PNP 628- Jaws 50th Top 5 RadJul 4, 2025
  • Associated with Final Round Pinball; created playlist with Haggis that Christian Lyne listened to on beach during Dominican Republic vacation

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep. 40 Gomez Pt. 2Dec 2, 2022
  • At trade show with Haggis/Damien presenting Fathom game; called during pin household broadcast

    The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep. 35 Tom Drummond of Better Than EzraAug 21, 2022
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball podcast on Pinball Network

    Episode 257: Doug Polka, Pinburgh & PAPA newsMay 6, 2020
  • Co-host of Head to Head Pinball podcast with Ryan C., tournament organizer in Melbourne, hosts Melbourne Silver Ball stream

    Episode 242: Ryan Cee… Happy Australia Day!Jan 26, 2020
  • Pinball enthusiast from Australia; involved in homebrew/custom scene; mentioned seeing Pintastic re-themes

    Episode 377: Dan RosensteinOct 18, 2023
  • Australian pinball enthusiast, Head to Head Pinball co-host, Haggis Pinball developer

    Episode 384: Saturday Night Pinball Profile call-in showDec 24, 2023
  • Code designer for Haggis Pinball; developed original Fathom code and anticipated to code Centaur remake; has portfolio game already designed

    The Pinball Show Ep 120 Part 2: The PotatoesJan 4, 2023
  • TPN/Final Round Pinball Podcast host; designed 2.0 ruleset for Fathom Mermaid Edition; community recognition growing.

    The Pinball Show Ep 57: Get Off My Ocean!Apr 26, 2021
  • Code developer for Haggis Games' Centaur remake, competes with Jeff Teolis in Final Round

    Jeff Teolis of Pinball Profile - Episode 13Jan 18, 2024
  • Game designer and close confidant of Damien Hartin at Haggis Pinball; disappeared/went to ground with no communication during liquidation.

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast July 2024 recapAug 2, 2024
  • Pinball streamer; partner with Jeff on Final Round podcast; credits Carl for streaming setup assistance

    Episode 290: Karl’s Wizard Modes and PinClashDec 4, 2020
  • Cassidy's final round tournament partner; Roller Games enthusiast

    Episode 342: Kassidy MilanowskiApr 30, 2022
  • Australian pinball community member; partner building Fathoms homebrew with Dane Jure; did not attend Expo due to project focus

    Episode 350: Homebrews and Other Things NEW at Pinball ExpoNov 5, 2022
  • Partner with Jeff Teolis on Final Round podcast on Pinball Network; expressed concern about Jeff potentially discouraging participation with InDisc difficulty commentary.

    Episode 355: Neil Hodge, 4evertheflipFeb 15, 2023
  • Pinball community member who co-hosts Final Round Pinball Podcast with Jeff Teolis

    Episode 273: Todd MacCulloch The MovieAug 5, 2020
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast with Jeff, based in Melbourne, Australia

    Episode 276: Josh Sharpe and Jeff Teolis, UNITED!Aug 26, 2020
  • Co-host with Jeff Teolis on new podcast 'Final Round' about competitive pinball, airing every other Wednesday on Pinball Network

    Episode 244: Hi, remember me?Feb 21, 2020
  • Head to Head Pinball co-host, demonstrated PIN Stadium Lights installation live on stream, active supporter of product

    Episode 217: The Pinball Profile World Tour!Sep 11, 2019
  • Australian pinball player, Haggis Pinball team member, co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast with Jeff Teal, formerly involved with Melbourne Silver Bowl tournaments.

    Episode 365: Australia’s Jason Lambert and Simon PeelJun 20, 2023
  • Co-host of Final Round Pinball Podcast with Jeff Teolis; Haggis Pinball correspondent; developing new rules for Fathom remake

    Episode 316: Dr. John CossonOct 1, 2021
  • Content creator; Jeff Teolis ensures continued success of Marty Robbins' pinball programming on air; co-hosts final round content

    Episode 288: TWIP Pinball UniversityNov 26, 2020
  • Co-host of Head2Head Pinball Podcast (original run) and current podcaster; Australian-based; introverted personality; self-describes as ambivert; Game of Year 2020: Guns N' Roses

    Episode 123 – Xmas CheerDec 22, 2020
  • Haggis Pinball operator; accused of keeping customer deposits (~$18,500 per customer) without delivering promised physical items (bike helmet, leather jacket); no accountability mentioned

    Kaneda' Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Oct 11Oct 12, 2025
  • Haggis Pinball employee, game tester and tuner, former tournament competitor (last played Jan 2020), Celts expert

    Episode 124 – XMAS ProlapseDec 24, 2021
  • Co-founder/partner at Haggis Pinball; did not fully refund customers; Kaneda states accountability is required for community forgiveness

    Kaneda's Pinball Saturday Morning Spectacular - August 23Aug 24, 2025