Harlem is a pinball machine that has been owned and customized by multiple collectors in the pinball community. Originally acquired by Anna from a PAPA sale, the machine later became part of Rob Vieira's restoration project collection. The game has undergone significant customization work including a playfield swap and custom 100th anniversary cabinet art and stencil work, with restoration efforts tracked across 2025-2026.
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Harlem on this setup has stronger and later flippers than typical machines
Classic Bally basketball-themed pinball machine used in PinMasters tournament; exhibits strong flippers and late play characteristics on this specific setup
Game played in tournament, mentioned in context of bracket results and drop target reliability issues.
Game discovered during testing of replacement Altech MPU
Referenced as a previous restoration project with similar electrical issues to Six Million Dollar Man
Mentioned alongside Playboy and Kiss as December 1978 Bally machine with famous opening melody using pre-existing music
Pinball machine in Ron's collection; had head light issue with desoldered capacitor
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Pinball machine recently restored by Dave, frequently compared to Paragon
Pinball game that Bruce Nightingale is selling (possibly a limited edition 300/301)
Machine being restored at Grazley Garage, to be picked up by Rob Vieira on Saturday
Rob Vieira's restoration project receiving 100th anniversary custom stencil work; targeted completion 2026
Pinball machine with playfield swap project and custom 100th anniversary cabinet art customization
Anna's machine; acquired from PAPA sale