Haggis Pinball was an Australian boutique pinball manufacturer founded and led by Damien Harton, known for innovative playfield technology (polycarbonate and acrylic protection systems) and high build quality. The company released original titles including Celts and Wraith, and attempted to remake classic Williams/Bally games (Fathom, Centaur, Mermaid) using FAST Pinball platforms. The company ultimately failed and went bankrupt, becoming a cautionary tale in the pinball community for over-committing to production, mishandling pre-orders, and experiencing manufacturing defects (Fathom playfield delamination), leaving customers without delivered products.
Haggis Pinball went bankrupt while attempting to build remakes like Fathom and Centaur
Haggis Pinball accumulated $2.7 million in total debt with only $120,000 in valued assets at liquidation
At least one US distributor lost approximately $60,000 USD in Haggis Pinball pre-orders
Failed Australian boutique manufacturer led by Damien Harton; characterized as charlatan operation
Pinball manufacturer producing Fathom Revisited; Marty Robbins is associated with the company
Australian pinball manufacturer; producing Centaur Revisited and Fathom Revisited; known for low-run coach-built machines
Pinball manufacturer/developer; releasing Fathom Revisited remake with limited Mermaid Edition (250 units); team includes Damien, Greg, Scott (creative director), Lachlan (mechanical engineer); Marty Robbins is a partner
Mentioned as one of ~12 active manufacturers
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; Kaneda celebrates production milestone with eight Fathom machines on the line after one-year delay; episode title references their achievement
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Haggis Pinball had 83 non-affiliated individual creditors totaling $800,000
Fathom Classic Edition owners were charged additional fees in April 2023 to access the 2.0 code kit originally exclusive to Mermaid Edition
Haggis Pinball promised 50 units per month production starting July 1, 2021 but failed to meet targets
Haggis Pinball has gone out of business
Haggis Fathoms version 0.86 caused game shutdowns and required reversion to 0.84
Haggis Pinball went under and the host lost money on merchandise
Haggis Pinball liquidation occurred in August 2024, causing financial losses for direct customers
Haggis Pinball was working on Fathom Revisited and Centauri remake projects before closure
Haggis Pinball has folded due to economic and market conditions
Acrylic overlays on Haggis Kelts playfields were not glued but held by mechanical mounts, causing heat-induced buckling
Haggis released Centaur deposits (June 2023) before fulfilling Fathom orders, robbing Peter to pay Paul
Haggis Pinball created fake production videos to mislead customers about manufacturing progress
Haggis Pinball customers lost approximately $2 million total
Haggis liquidation documents cited 'negative commentary by pinball media' as a factor in company failure
Haggis Pinball ceased operations in 2024
Haggis Pinball manufactured all parts in-house rather than sourcing generic components, resulting in unsustainable cost structure
Haggis Pinball's primary selling point was extremely durable playfields that wouldn't dent even when struck with a hammer
Haggis Pinball used a shadow company (Hartco) to lease equipment and charge inflated rates, effectively extracting $100k per transaction
Haggis Pinball playfields delaminated due to heat exposure in shipping containers during ocean transport
Haggis Pinball is defunct and will not deliver pre-ordered machines
Haggis Pinball has officially ceased operations within the last 60 days
Only approximately 200-250 pinball games were completed over three years of operation despite high overhead costs
Haggis used lean manufacturing with no surplus inventory, meaning minimal physical assets remain for liquidators to recover
Haggis had favorable conditions including 12 months rent-free warehouse, subsidized labor, and shared utility costs but still failed
Haggis Pinball owes approximately $500,000+ to creditors including distributors and customers
Haggis Pinball used a friction-based playfield design with no adhesive, relying on mechanical assemblies to hold the plastic overlay in place
The friction playfield design failed when supplier changed during COVID, producing incompatible material
Approximately 200 Haggis Fathom Revisited machines were manufactured
Haggis Pinball owes approximately $1.3M+ to customers, distributors, banks, and suppliers
Haggis called customers claiming six-week delivery times while allegedly knowing machines would never be delivered
Haggis Celts game did not experience delamination complaints and proved the company could manufacture decent quality
Haggis Pinball failed due to inability to secure financing and entered liquidation; all social media accounts taken down and assets unloaded via truck the day before announcement
86 individuals are owed $846,349 total; 30+ paid in full for Fathoms; 8 paid in full for Centaurs
Haggis games use proprietary thick playfields making aftermarket parts unavailable, leaving owners without support
Three distributors (Flippin' Out, Nitro Pinball, RS Pinball) collectively owed $259,000
Haggis took pre-order deposits starting April 2021 for Fathom but didn't have approved prototype until December 2021
Haggis Pinball entered liquidation after failing to secure financing
Haggis Pinball's creditor list totals over $2 million Australian dollars
Haggis told customers their machine was ready to go and would ship in six weeks, then took full payment but never delivered
Haggis received government subsidies during COVID-19 and continued operating under regulatory loopholes despite claiming pandemic devastation
Haggis cleared the factory and removed inventory before liquidators arrived
Haggis series ticket holders paid approximately $6,000 for guaranteed first-in-line access to all upcoming classic series games and never received product
Haggis playfield delamination is a systematic defect affecting multiple machines due to protective overlay material and friction-fit assembly
Haggis Pinball was dissolved by liquidators on July 18, 2024, after factory contents were removed
Haggis Pinball took pre-orders for Fathom Revisited in April 2021 without a working prototype or manufacturer approval
Haggis Pinball has officially collapsed; the building was foreclosed on and all websites went dark
Haggis released machines including Kelts and a Fathom/Centaur variant but did not fulfill all pre-orders from recent crowdfunding campaigns
Haggis Pinball's Damien is unlikely to self-fund completion of remaining Fathom games despite taking company equipment
Haggis Pinball promised eight-week delivery for customers who paid in full, then missed by months
The third party ownership structure suggests deliberate asset protection through a shell company
On January 18th, Haggis requested final balance payment for Centaur before the prototype had even been approved by Planetary
Someone offered liquidators $100,000 for all parts and equipment but was told everything is owned by a third party
A third party purchased all Haggis Pinball remaining inventory and assets; liquidators cannot even identify who they are
By January, Haggis was in financial panic and began 'robbing Peter to pay Paul'
Haggis did not partner with distributors in Australia, only sold directly to consumers
Haggis Pinball was originally developing a game called Ghosts before pivoting to Kelts
Pre-order customers are likely unsecured creditors and will be far down priority list in Australian liquidation
Haggis announced need for restructuring and new investor in February 2024
Haggis Pinball entered voluntary liquidation on July 18, 2024
Fathom Revisited builds were supposed to be completed by end of 2023 but were not
Haggis Pinball entered administration and closed its factory
Haggis Pinball emptied their warehouse and closed operations with all customer deposits unpaid
Hadams machines were promised to be finished in early 2023, then delayed to end of 2023, but remained unfinished by mid-2024
Haggis promised all Fathom pre-orders would be completed by January 2024 before accepting Centaur pre-orders
The last recorded games shipped from Haggis facility were over 45 days ago, with approximately six games documented on Pinside
Only Damien Hartin and Marty have been building recent Haggis games, with the company operating as a two-person manufacturing operation
Haggis Pinball facility is being evicted with new tenant moving in within approximately one month
Centaur deposit funds were allegedly used to continue Fathom production fulfillment, creating cascading financial and production problems
Haggis Pinball has officially declared bankruptcy
Celts was Haggis's first commercial release and received positive reviews but sold only in modest numbers
Production delays began with Fathom Revisited after its April 2021 launch and continued through Centaur Revisited announcement
Haggis Pinball ceased trading and appointed liquidators due to failure to secure financing
Haggis Pinball announced Fathom Revisited in April 2021 stating they would be done with remake games by then
Haggis Pinball was months behind on rent and fled the facility with two trucks before the landlord could seize assets
Haggis Pinball games have decreased in secondary market value and cannot compete with modern remakes
Haggis Pinball's manufacturing in Australia with imported parts was fundamentally unworkable business strategy
Haggis Pinball's business was unviable from inception and was 'done three years ago' (circa 2023)
Haggis Pinball is building 1-2 machines per week to fulfill Fathom orders placed over a year ago
Haggis Pinball's Kelts was the first game they made as an original title
Don has now played every Haggis Pinball machine ever produced (Fathom, Centaur, Kelts)
No Centaur Revisited units have been built yet despite pre-orders
Haggis is producing Fathom Revisited at roughly 2 games per week
Haggis Pinball is operating with approximately 3 people
Fathom Revisited was supposed to be completed by end of 2023 but remains unfinished
Haggis Pinball (Centaur) has unrefundable deposits and gone radio silent
Haggis Pinball is unlikely to reach Centaur production given current demand/goodwill erosion
Haggis Pinball is no longer a viable company
Haggis Pinball has poor communication with customers and distributors
Haggis Pinball is seemingly done as a manufacturer
Haggis Pinball brought Centaur Revisited to Texas Pinball Festival through Nitro Pinball dealer
Haggis Pinball operates like a Ponzi scheme with little transparency and recurring production delays
Centaur Revisited had early code with some features not working correctly but outstanding mechanical build quality
Haggis Pinball has been deliberately deceiving customers about 8-week delivery timelines
Haggis Pinball is undergoing recapitalization
Haggis Pinball's just-in-time manufacturing model is fundamentally fragile due to tightly coupled supply chain dependencies
Australian location is a significant disadvantage for Haggis due to labor costs, supply chain distance, and customer base being primarily US
Haggis needs to recapitalize (obtain new funding/investment) to transition to a different manufacturing model
Haggis's public transparency email, while admirable, likely damaged customer confidence and made selling additional Centaurs harder
Haggis Pinball is slowing production to reduce supply chain dependency and recapitalize operations
Haggis Pinball misled customers by requesting full Centaur payment in January then announcing recapitalization weeks later
Haggis Pinball is pivoting manufacturing methodology away from just-in-time supply chain dependency to improve future throughput
Haggis Pinball is likely experiencing cash flow problems based on their just-in-time manufacturing disclosure and opaque press release language
A European Haggis Pinball customer ordered 9 Fathom machines in May 2023 and has received only 2 as of this podcast date
Haggis Pinball is operating on a 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' business model and running on fumes
Haggis Pinball promised Centaur production to begin in January but has not shipped any units as of mid-February
Haggis Pinball customers have been waiting 8+ months for paid Fathom Mermaid Edition orders with no delivery or communication
Haggis Pinball did not complete Fathom production by year-end and faces uncertain future if Centaur does not sell
Haggis Pinball failed to complete all Fathom editions by the promised end-of-year deadline
Haggis Pinball will not survive 2024 due to financial distress and weak product positioning
Haggis Pinball Centaur production will begin in December 2023 with Q1 2024 deliveries.
Haggis Pinball showed Centaur Revisited publicly for the first time at Pinfest
Centaur Revisited has approximately four times the code depth of Fathom
Haggis has not released software updates for an extended period
Haggis has known about Kelts lockdown bar stress cracks for 5 months without resolution
Haggis Pinball is operating with a small production team and low weekly output despite large facility
Fathom Revisited production will complete before end of 2023
Haggis Pinball met all August 2023 production targets for Fathom Revisited
Centaur Revisited production will begin at the beginning of 2024
Two Centaur Revisited prototypes will debut publicly at Newcastle Pinfest September 16-17, 2023
Beast Edition games remain available for pre-order from Haggis Pinball
Haggis has a stated goal to complete the Fathom Revisited production run before year-end
Haggis Pinball is producing machines more slowly than previously forecasted
Haggis Pinball is shipping Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition machines to Europe
Haggis Pinball promised two-month delivery two years ago and still has not fulfilled orders
Haggis Pinball has only four core employees building machines despite claiming 20
Centaur Revisited Beast Edition priced at 15,000 AUD (approximately $10,000 USD) with 250 units maximum; Oblivion Edition priced at 25,000 AUD (~$16,700 USD) with 50 units
Fathom Revisited experienced mechanical issues that Manu did not want publicly documented on YouTube
Centaur Revisited pricing will remain difficult to sell due to market resistance to high-price remakes
Haggis changed doppelganger design from playfield-up to side-swing mechanism
Centaur Revisited did not sell out despite limited production
Haggis may be facing cash flow problems requiring Centaur sales to fund Fathom production
Haggis Fathom highest-tier model was $11,500 AUD (~$8,900 USD)
Haggis is limiting Centaur production to 300 units total (250 Beast, 50 Orblivion)
Haggis Centaur Orblivion Edition is priced at $25,000 AUD (~$16,700 USD)
Haggis Centaur Beast Edition is priced at $15,000 AUD (~$10,000 USD)
Centaur pricing represents $3.5k-$5.7k AUD jump from Fathom maximum
Centaur 2.0 sales have gone very well recently after release
The Centaur 2.0 mid-tier edition is limited to 250 units
Haggis Pinball machines are built very well and have virtually indestructible playfields
Centaur 2.0 entry-level pricing has roughly doubled compared to Kelts pricing
Haggis Pinball came close to bankruptcy during COVID
Centaur 2.0 effectively provides two games in one cabinet
The Centaur 2.0 premium edition is limited to 50 units
Haggis Pinball makes 24 machines per month and projects Fathom completion by end of 2024
Haggis Pinball has 12 employees
Centaur pricing spans $10,000 to $17,000, with $7,000 difference attributed to art blades, acrylic topper, airbrushed leather jacket, and helmet
Haggis Pinball will begin shipping Centaur Revisited in January 2024
Centaur Revisited is officially on sale July 11, 2024 at 9:00 PM Eastern
Haggis Pinball will complete Fathom Revisited production by end of year 2023
The colorization of Centaur artwork in the revisited version was a significant creative mistake.
Haggis learned from Fathom Revisited's Classic/LE tier controversy by including 2.0 code in all Centaur Revisited editions.
Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition (LE) was priced at 11,500 AUD, significantly less than Centaur Beast Edition at 15,000 AUD.
Centaur Revisited Beast Edition is priced at $15,000 AUD (~$10,000 USD) for 250 units.
Centaur Revisited Orblivion Edition is priced at $25,000 AUD (~$16,700 USD) for 50 units.
Centaur Revisited Orblivion Edition is potentially the most expensive regularly-traded pinball game on the market.
Haggis Pinball has announced a Centaur remake
Haggis Centaur Beast Edition limited to 250 machines at $15,000 AUD
Haggis Pinball Centaur Oblivion Edition limited to 50 machines at $25,000 AUD
Haggis will likely show Centaur prototype at BPAC in a couple weeks
Haggis Pinball's new Centaur is taking pre-orders
The top-tier Beast Edition Centaur costs $16,700 USD including an airbrushed leather jacket plus additional freight charges
The Beast Edition features the original (non-colorized) playfield art by Shane Black and Dick White
The Orbital Edition does not include a smoke machine, but it is available as an add-on
The colorized playfield is an available option; non-colorized playfield versions are also offered
Haggis Pinball has historically experienced slow production and delivery timelines
The Beast Edition is limited to 50 units
Haggis Pinball's Centaur Beast Edition costs $16,700 USD including an airbrushed leather jacket
Haggis Pinball announced Centaur remake at $10,000 (Pro) and $16,700 USD (LE)
Haggis has delayed delivery on Fathom Mermaid Edition pre-orders and broken promises about exclusive code access
Haggis Pinball has unfulfilled Fathom Mermaid Edition pre-orders still pending
Haggis Pinball has not fulfilled half of Fathom orders after nearly two years
Haggis is using pre-order money as self-financing rather than securing external investment like JJP or American Pinball
Centaurs Beast Edition is $10,000 for 250 units; Oblivion Edition is $17,000 for 50 units
Orblivion Edition offers exclusive opportunity to choose colorised playfield and plastics art
Pre-orders open July 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM AEST on Haggis website
Orblivion Edition limited to exactly 50 units at AUD $25,000
Beast Edition limited to exactly 250 units at AUD $15,000
Centaur Revisited will feature both original 1981 code and new '2.0 Revisited' code with new rules, callouts, music, and sound effects
Centaur Revisited includes free shipping within Australia and to Planetary Pinball Supply in USA (subject to container availability)
Orblivion Edition includes Underworld Queen interactive plasma topper
Both editions include 5-speaker premium audio system with subwoofer
Oblivion Edition includes airbrushed motorcycle helmet and leather jacket as physical collectibles
Oblivion Edition exclusively offers colorized playfield and plastics artwork option not available on Beast Edition
Both editions include original Centaur game code and new 2.0 Revisited code
Centaur original game was a 1981 Bally machine that 'first took the pinball world by storm'
Oblivion Edition limited to 50 units at AU$25,000 (approximately US$16,702)
Beast Edition limited to 250 units at AU$15,000 (approximately US$10,024)
Centaur Revisited is Haggis Pinball's second 'Revisited' title following Fathom
Pre-orders open July 12, 2023 at 11am AEST with deposits of AU$2,000 (Beast) and AU$3,000 (Oblivion)
Haggis Pinball has unpaid trade creditor debt from wood, plastics, and printing suppliers with registered secured charges
Haggis Pinball is entirely self-financed by Marty with no external equity investors or bank debt
Haggis Pinball pre-sold 5-game series deposits from the beginning despite struggling with game one production
Haggis Pinball has only completed 100 Fathom units after over a year of production and needs to make 250 Mermaid editions plus regular versions
Haggis Pinball is announcing game three (Centaur) prematurely as a cash grab strategy to fund Fathom completion
Haggis Pinball's next game after Fathom is likely Centaur based on teaser trailer sounds (billiards, motorcycles)
Haggis is experiencing production/shipping delays with Fathom and Celtis
The next Haggis Pinball game is either 8-Ball Deluxe or Centaur based on teaser audio/visual cues
Haggis Pinball has completed Fathom remake and is planning to release remakes of Valley Games titles
Haggis would not realistically release two games simultaneously given current production constraints
Haggis's Fathom remake included a 'Mermaid Edition' variant with new code and apron display
The Haggis Pinball teaser video contains billiards ball collision sounds
The teaser video contains motorcycle revving sounds in the background
Haggis Pinball will announce its next remake game at an Australian pinball show in mid-July
Haggis Pinball copied Homepin's playfield art sandwich design methodology
Haggis Pinball's Standard Plus edition includes 2.0 code previously exclusive to Mermaid Edition
Haggis Pinball offered a two-week limited window to purchase Mermaid Edition upgrade kits for non-Mermaid Fathom owners
Haggis Pinball expects to complete all Fathom Revisited (Epsilon Edition) production by end of 2024
Haggis Pinball's next revisited game announcement is coming mid-2024 with production starting early 2024
Haggis Pinball's Fathom Revisited series ticket system guarantees allocation of five future remake titles regardless of sellout status
Haggis Pinball does not publicly communicate about production status or share production videos
Haggis Pinball customers who paid in full were told to expect delivery in 2 months but are still waiting after 8 months
Haggis Pinball may be operating as a scam or fraudulently
Mermaid Edition Fathoms are selling on secondary market for $10,500-$11,896
Fathom Revisited was announced in April 2021 and is still not shipping as of May 2023
The 2.0 upgrade includes new code and apron upgrade with 4-inch screens
Haggis season ticket pass costs $6,000 AUD (~$4,000 USD) for four future game deposits at $1,500 AUD each
At current production pace, completing all five Haggis games via season ticket would take approximately 8 years
Haggis Pinball announced a 2-week limited window to purchase 2.0 upgrade for Classic Standard Edition, previously exclusive to Mermaid Edition buyers
Haggis Pinball promised customers eight-week delivery timelines but many waited eight months or longer
Haggis Pinball's last video update was approximately one year ago
Haggis Pinball is probably in financial trouble based on refusal to show factory operations
The next Haggis game after Fathom is another remake from the same era
Production of the next game will start at the beginning of 2024
Haggis will do another run of Celts games following Fathom completion
Fathom Classic Plus upgrade kit will only be available for sale for two weeks
Haggis will complete all ordered Fathom Revisited machines by end of 2023
Series Ticket program allows deposits on next four of five total classic pinball remakes
The next game title will be announced around the middle of 2024
Haggis Pinball's next game after Fathom is Centaur, not the War of the Worlds Kaneda previously announced.
Haggis Pinball will complete its Fathom Revisited production run by end of 2023
Haggis Pinball has multiple projects underway for 2024
Haggis Pinball plans to announce its third pinball machine title at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Show in July 2023
Haggis Pinball is on track to finish Fathom Revisited production by the end of 2023
Haggis has successfully maintained production of Fathom Revisited over the past year despite pandemic supply chain disruptions
Haggis is aiming to announce its third pinball machine at the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Show
Haggis Pinball was not on the official TPF attendee list in the preview but has since announced booth participation
Haggis Pinball's Fathom has new animations, displays, LCD screens, new rule sets, and completely new callouts and music compared to the original
Haggis Pinball has shipped 30% of dealer allotment for Fathom Revisited with additional 30% in next two months
RS-Pinball received a shipment of Fathom Mermaid Edition pinball machines
Haggis is continuing to ship out games
Haggis Pinball customers were promised 8-week delivery after full payment but waited 8-10 months
Haggis Pinball quotes 8 weeks but takes 6 months for delivery
Haggis Pinball's requirement for full payment 3 months in advance signals a cash flow issue
Haggis Pinball cannot make 250 Mermaid editions by the end of the year and series ticket holders will wait 5+ years for future games
RS-Pinball received the first batch of Fathom Revisited machines destined for European distribution
Haggis Pinball has shipped multiple Fathom Revisited machines to the United States in the past month
Haggis Pinball is successfully fulfilling pre-orders despite global supply chain disruptions
If Haggis Pinball completes all Fathom Revisited pre-orders, demand for their next remake will be very high
Centaur is being discussed in the community as a likely candidate for Haggis Pinball's next remake
TazPen was Haggis Pinball's first showing at a traditional pinball expo outside of tournaments
Haggis Pinball's Fathom is underpriced at $9,000 given manufacturing complexity compared to Total Nuclear Annihilation
Haggis Pinball has built fewer than 20 Mermaid Edition Fathom games out of approximately 250 pre-orders
Haggis Pinball promised 8-week delivery to a customer who is now waiting 20 weeks without their game
Very few Fathom Revisited unboxings have been documented despite months of production
Haggis Pinball's website is currently down with no email responses
The code exploit has already been fixed in the game's latest code update
Haggis Pinball's Fathom Remake Mermaid Edition won Best of Show for modern games at the Brisbane show
Haggis Pinball owner Damien initially misrepresented July production start date before later delaying
Haggis will have many more Fathom games going out in the next couple of weeks
At least two Fathom Revisited units have been delivered to customers in Australia
This is the first Haggis Pinball Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition machine delivered
Haggis Pinball promised Fathom delivery in early May to series ticket holders but missed deadline
Haggis Pinball took deposits over one year ago (late April 2021) and still struggles with fulfillment
Customers waiting on Fathom machines from Haggis Pinball are now being told shipments will be delayed by 2+ weeks
Haggis Pinball has not communicated reasons for delays or provided status updates to customers
Haggis Pinball promised customers that payment in full would not be due until games were boxed and ready for shipping, but collected full payment 8 weeks ago and games are still not ready
Haggis Pinball took nonrefundable deposits in May 2021 with promised line delivery of July 1st
Haggis Pinball promised to produce 50 games per month when production began
Haggis Pinball has released a Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition pinball machine
Haggis Pinball customers who paid in full eight weeks ago have not yet received their Fathom machines
Only 250 Mermaid edition machines were sold by Haggis Pinball
Fathom Mermaid edition required 8 days of factory fixes and only one unit has shipped
Haggis Pinball has shipped only one unit (~12 months after April 2024 announcement) and faces manufacturing/overhead challenges
Haggis Pinball has eight Fathom Revisited units in production with completed Kelts manufacturing
Haggis Pinball's factory tour video was staged and showed minimal production activity, possibly a skeleton crew of 4-5 people.
Haggis Pinball's next title after Fathom is Centaur.
Customer reviews of Fathom machines from actual owners will be the primary driver of future sales for Haggis's next titles.
Australia's COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions have significantly impacted Haggis's parts sourcing and production capacity.
The Fathom shipping process shown involves unnecessarily complex steps that could be streamlined to reduce labor from 3-4 people to fewer.
Haggis used surface-mounted LEDs (SMDs) without diffusers on the Fathom backglass, creating hotspots that compromise lighting aesthetics.
The Haggis production video was staged to demonstrate three specific goals: quality, care about quality, and proof of shipping capability.
Haggis Pinball has shipped at least one Fathom machine, making them more successful than Deep Root in tangible product delivery.
Haggis Pinball is manufacturing and shipping Fathom Revisited Mermaid Editions
The Fathom Mermaid Edition final versions exhibit the highest level of attention to detail Kaneda has seen in any contemporary pinball machines
Haggis Pinball has eight Fathom machines on the production line being tested by Marty and Damien in April 2022
Haggis Pinball released an official production video update
At least 8 Fathom Mermaid Edition machines are visible in various stages of near-completion
One finished Fathom Revisited machine is being prepared for shipment
Haggis Pinball will either achieve great success or face backlash if they miss the May 2026 deadline again
Haggis Pinball Fathom machines will roll off the production line very soon despite slow progress
Haggis Pinball Fathom Revisited is expected to ship at the end of April 2024
Haggis Pinball lost staff due to underpaying by founder Damien
Haggis Pinball is one year behind on promised Fathom shipping with zero visible production progress.
Haggis Pinball overscaled its factory infrastructure relative to actual production capacity.
Haggis Pinball is flying in help from Argentina due to insufficient Australian staff.
Haggis Pinball Fathom remake machines are entering final testing
Machines should begin to trickle out of the Haggis Factory in April
Haggis will slowly ramp-up production from April as supply chain allows
First batch of Fathom Remake machines will be completed within one week and head to final testing
Haggis Pinball showed Fathom Remake gameplay
Haggis Pinball has missed all previously announced Fathom delivery deadlines
No factory tour, employee introductions, or production line evidence has been shared with the community
Haggis Pinball shifted production from Celts to Fathom as of mid-March
Haggis Pinball has been shipping Celts pinball machines to customers
Haggis Pinball released a Fathom 2.0 code review and gameplay update
Haggis Pinball is actively manufacturing Celts machines
Celts has character illustrations worse than a one-year-old's reading level book
Haggis founder Damian has adopted radio silence on Fathom delays
Fathom shipments will likely arrive within the next couple of months
Fathom is a remake of the 1981 Bally classic
The Haggis situation is fundamentally different from Deeproot or Heighway Pinball situations
Multiple unboxing photos of Celts machines have been visible on Pinside from US customers
RS-Pinball GmbH received a large shipment of new Haggis Celts machines this morning
Damian may be appearing at Texas Pinball Festival next week
Haggis Pinball took pre-orders and missed deadlines 10 months ago without providing updates
Haggis Pinball plans to debut fully-built Fathom machines at Texas Pinball Festival as proof of manufacturing progress
Haggis Pinball transitioned from Kelts to Fathom production during the hiatus period
Haggis Pinball promised a major update in January 2026 but has gone radio silent as of mid-February
Haggis Pinball promised January production start without following up with communication
Haggis has commenced manufacturing of Fathom Mermaid Edition with Series Ticket Holders receiving first shipments
Haggis Pinball promised Fathom remake to start in summer 2021 but was delayed due to pandemic and parts shortages
Haggis Pinball's accumulated delays will financially cripple the company and prevent future titles like Centaur and Marty Robbins from releasing
Haggis Pinball started Fathom Revisited production in January 2022 as promised
Fathom Revisited is Haggis Pinball's second title
Haggis Pinball has begun manufacturing Fathom Revisited
Haggis Pinball's Fathom Remake production did not begin in January as promised
Haggis Pinball pre-order customers will face additional customs/import taxes of 'a couple thousand dollars' on DHL shipments from Australia
Haggis Pinball took pre-order money for Fathom Remake and repeatedly missed the production start deadline (July→January).
Haggis Pinball will not deliver Fathom pre-orders by February
Haggis Pinball Fathom will proceed once parts have arrived
Haggis Pinball reduced communication transparency compared to their earlier practices
Haggis Pinball is transitioning from Kelts production to full production of Fathom post-Melbourne lockdown
Haggis Pinball released a factory tour explaining COVID supply chain delays and production issues
Haggis Pinball Fathom cabinets are starting to be cut and Celts game finalization is underway
Haggis Pinball is experiencing production delays due to COVID-related issues and lumber price increases
Haggis Pinball executed effective content strategy with Fathom solid-state remake and sold out Mermaid Edition LE version
Haggis Pinball expects overseas Celts shipments within 1-2 months with Fathom Mermaid editions to follow
Haggis Pinball is engaging with customers better than larger competitors
Haggis Pinball has sold out of their mermaid editions
Fathom Revisited has sold fewer than 250 units in approximately one month
Haggis is releasing 250 limited edition Fathom Revisited machines at approximately $9,000 each
Haggis Pinball's Fathom has two LCD screens and a reflective cabinet design called 'reflecto cabinet'
Fathom Limited Edition (mermaid) will have approximately 250 units produced
Fathom Revisited is priced at Stern Premium level ($7,000-$8,000 range implied)
Haggis Pinball's Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition will be limited to 250 units
Haggis will produce 50 Fathom machines per month from their new facility starting July 1st
Haggis Pinball has licensed five classic Bally games from Planetary Pinball for remakes, starting with Fathom in July 2024
Fathom Mermaid Edition will be limited to 250 units with pre-order cutoff on May 15th
Haggis plans to only pursue Bally remakes (not Williams) in the early-80s era for their licensing deal
Haggis Pinball has arrangement for five total classic Bally game remakes, with four additional games unannounced
Fathom Revisited Classic Edition uses original 1981 rule set while Mermaid Edition includes enhanced 2.0 rules
Fathom Revisited mermaid editions have sold out
Haggis Pinball has only built one production Kelts machine, shipped to Dr. John in Australia
Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition will be limited to 250 units
Haggis Pinball is developing in-house mirrored back glass printing capability with potential to serve other manufacturers
Haggis Pinball expects to achieve 50 units per month production in new facility
Haggis Pinball plans to produce five games in their classic Bally remake series
Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition is limited to 250 units
Haggis Pinball is increasing manufacturing capacity by approximately 400% and will produce 50 games per month (12–12.5 per week).
Fathom Revisited Classic Edition costs $9,500 AUD (~$7,360 USD); Mermaid Edition costs $11,500 AUD (~$8,900 USD).
Fathom Revisited is the first of five planned Bally/Williams classic remakes by Haggis Pinball.
Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition includes a custom five-speaker sound system, mirrored stainless steel trim, ReflectoCab luminescent cabinet art, dual 6.8 LCD screens, and ambient below-cabinet lighting.
Non-refundable deposit for Fathom Revisited preorders is $1,500 AUD (~$1,162 USD).
Haggis will manufacture 50 Fathom games per month and sell all units within six months
Fathom Mermaid Edition features full RGB seven-segment displays as a first for commercial pinball
Haggis Pinball has shipped their first game (Kelts) to a customer
Only 3,500 Fathom machines were produced by Bally in 1981, making it highly desirable
Haggis Pinball will manufacture 250 Mermaid Edition machines
Mermaid Edition will be available for four weeks of pre-orders
Fathom Revisited will preserve the original look, feel and playfield layout of the 1981 Bally machine
Haggis Pinball's Mermaid Edition will include under-cabinet lighting and mirrored metal trim and playfield parts
Fathom was designed by Greg Freres
Haggis Pinball has shipped their first Celts game to customers
Haggis Pinball's next title will be a licensed theme
Haggis Pinball's first machine is expected to ship the week after the podcast episode, pending resolution of a 'small manufacturing problem'
Haggis Pinball produced 50-100 games without major corporate resources
Haggis Pinball Celts game limited to 200 machines at AU$7,500 starting price with customization options
Haggis Pinball made corrections to Celts after initial playtesting, addressing ball-stuck issues and straight down the middle shots
Celts is a single-level homebrew game from Haggis Pinball
Haggis Pinball's Celts ships to US for approximately $900 by boat or $1,100 by air
Celts is priced at approximately $6,000 in the US
Haggis Pinball is developing a game called Celts
Haggis Pinball Celts game is limited to 200 units worldwide
Haggis Pinball is limiting the Kelts machine to 200 units
Haggis Pinball's hybrid playfield has withstood 750,000+ plays with no visible wear
Haggis Pinball offers superior customer service and transparency compared to larger manufacturers
Haggis Pinball has been in the pinball business for 18 months
Haggis Pinball's Kelts game uses a quarter-inch acrylic sheet chemically bonded to the playfield
A test ball rolled on the acrylic surface for a week (~100,000 rolls) left only minor markings
Haggis Pinball has been operating for approximately 18 months
The acrylic layer prevents dimpling and cratering when struck with a sledgehammer
Haggis Keltz machine is missing its playfield, which was removed before Australian show in January 2020
Haggis Pinball Kelts game opened preorders December 1, 2019 at $5,250 base, with optional $1,000 personalization, $500 trim upgrade, and $250 toy package.
Kelts is priced at $5,250
Super Canasta is priced at $5,250
Haggis Pinball's first commercial machine costs $5,200 plus shipping with approximately 12-week lead time
Haggis Pinball will likely price Celts between $5,500 and $6,500
Haggis Pinball is an Australian company building machines in Australia for export
Haggis Pinball initially announced a horror game before pivoting to Celts as their first public reveal
All machines are manufactured in-house in Australia using made-to-order business model
The presentation includes taking customer orders at the show
Kelts is Haggis Pinball's first official pinball machine launch
Manufacturing will be ready in approximately four weeks from the presentation date
Haggis Pinball is the only Australian pinball manufacturer
Haggis Pinball plans to unveil Celts game at Texas Pinball Festival (not Wraith)
Haggis Pinball has decided not to show their game at Texas Pinball Festival
Haggis Pinball will attempt to build American Pinball machine ready for Texas Pinball Festival spring 2026
Haggis Pinball had all tournament scores on Walking Dead at Blind Robin before they were removed
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer praised for transparency, customer service, and rapid market entry; 18 months in business
Pinball startup where Martin Robbins works as employee. Roger Sharpe congratulates Damien and team on success.
Independent pinball manufacturer; Marty Robbins is associated; developing game(s) in production; employs game testers and uses similar production processes to Stern
Scottish pinball manufacturer where Martin Robbins works; produces Kelts; has invested heavily in in-house manufacturing equipment; navigated supply chain challenges through vertical integration
Pinball manufacturer; created Fathom remake with significant visual and code updates; described as having 'legendary' GI and visuals by Jeff.
Manufacturer working on Fathom Revisited and War of the Worlds; Kaneda bet 600 euros they won't finish Fathom by year-end
Praised for customer engagement and positive press; mentioned as competitor outperforming larger manufacturers
Pinball manufacturer based in Australia; recently released Centaur 2.0 remaster; known for build quality and attention to detail
Defunct manufacturer; collapse discussed in Kaneda's critical commentary; associates (including Marty Robbins) criticized for lack of accountability
Australian pinball manufacturer developing Kelts game with durable acrylic playfield technology
Pinball manufacturer criticized for taking pre-order dollars with extended delivery delays (promised 8 weeks, took 8 months)
Pinball manufacturer producing Celt and Fathom Revisited; employing Martin as representative for Brisbane Masters
Pinball manufacturer; exhibited at TPF with multiple games; Martin Robbins represents company; displayed Kelts and Fathom
Manufacturer producing Fathom; games omitted from Twippies ballot despite 2024 shipping
Manufacturer producing Fathom Revisited; website currently down; minimal documented shipments despite months of production claims; subject of Kaneda's primary 'mystery' investigation
Manufacturer; Kaneda questions financial viability; Fathom collector edition did not sell out; expected to finish production by year-end
Small boutique manufacturer; Kaneda speculates understaffed (<10 employees); sarcastically notes minimal transparency in factory photos
Pinball manufacturer; founded on promise of transparency; radio silent since recapitalization announcement; producing Fathom machines; status unclear as of April 2024
Boutique manufacturer, next game is Centaur after Fathom; Kaneda skeptical of their ability to finish Fathom run before taking new deposits
Manufacturer criticized for lack of transparency on remaining units to build; Kaneda speculates financial distress
Struggling manufacturer; Centaur Oblivion and Fathom delays; accused of misleading customers; business viability questioned
Company where Marty Robbins works; mentioned in context of daily supply chain challenges
Small manufacturer originally teased Wraith; pivoted to Kelts game
Manufacturer of Fathom game; criticized for undershooting game pricing, overpromising delivery timelines (8 weeks), and overambitious scaling
Manufacturer; premium bill of materials but shipping-related playfield delamination issues; poor communication with customers identified
Pinball manufacturer/vendor; Marty Robbins attended Brisbane Masters to get feedback on machines and talk with players
Implied manufacturer associated with Marty Robbins; currently in 'full fathom mode' production; prioritized machine shipment over TPF attendance
Pinball-related venture that host invested in; resulted in $60,000 loss
Australian pinball manufacturer; subject of crisis discussion; manufacturer of Fathom Revisited and Centaur Revisited; experiencing production delays and supply chain issues
Pinball manufacturer; transitioned production from Kelts to Fathom; praised for build quality; Marty Robbins is associated as designer
Manufacturer releasing Fathom Revisited reproduction game
Australian manufacturer praised for beautiful games combining nostalgia with modern technology
Pinball manufacturer with Centaur Revisited machine displayed at Texas Pinball Festival via Nitro Pinball dealer
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer announcing Centaurs remake (Beast/Oblivion editions); subject of critique for unfulfilled Fathom orders and pre-order business model
Manufacturer/designer of Centaur Revisited; Marty is involved with this company
Pinball manufacturer where Martin Robbins works; rumored to be developing Centaur remake
Entered administration, closed factory, took down online presence; created Fathom and Route One; company closure affected customers waiting for machines
Australian pinball manufacturer; announced Centaur remake; known for delayed deliveries and broken promises on Fathom Mermaid Edition exclusivity
Australian manufacturer of Centaur (retro Atari 2600 game remaster); 12 employees, 24 games/month production rate, projecting Fathoms completion by year-end
Australian pinball manufacturer; releasing Fathom Revisited; next game rumored to be Centaur; known for slow production and poor transparency
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer known for Fathom Revisited and Mermaid Edition
Pinball manufacturer; referenced as cautionary example of production delays and customer deposit issues
Dutch/Australian pinball manufacturer experiencing production delays on Fathom and Centaur machines due to just-in-time manufacturing constraints
Australian remanufacturer of classic titles; producing Centaur (Fathom rebuild); Oblivion Edition at $20,000+ price point; mixed reports on build quality and durability; using slow boat shipping every 2 months
Australian boutique manufacturer producing Fathom Revisited remake in standard and Mermaid Edition variants
Australian manufacturer hit hard by COVID lockdowns in 2021; took pre-order money for Fathom Remake (250 units) but production repeatedly delayed; scaled too fast with big factory and 20 employees
Boutique manufacturer; struggling with production capacity; attempting to complete 250 Mermaid Edition Fathom units by end of 2022; production at 50% or less of target
Struggling boutique manufacturer facing significant delivery delays on Fathom machine; facing speculation about financial difficulties
Scottish pinball manufacturer; Fathom Revisited made North American debut at Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show
Australian manufacturer; severely delayed on Fathoms; Kaneda suggests bankruptcy-level viability issues; Centaur assumed cancelled
Australian pinball manufacturer that produced Fathom Revisited and Centaur remakes; collapsed due to delaminating playfield failures and alleged fraud totaling over $1M in unpaid debts
Failed manufacturer; Fathom Revisited project collapsed; Marty and Damien co-owners; host predicts Damien will attempt to build remaining games with personal funds (unlikely) and Marty will fail to re-enter hobby
Small manufacturer of The Celts; designers include Damien, Greg, Scott Seisman; attended Virtual Pinball Expo with Q&A presentation; Ryan C. is friends with team members
Australian pinball manufacturer founded by Damien; collapsed in February with liquidation; produced Fathom and Centaur; owed money to employees, customers, and vendors; Marty Robbins worked there
Pinball manufacturer with first game owned by John Cosson in Australia
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer announcing Fathom Revisited remake with two editions; planning five-game classic Bally series; moving to new facility in July with 50 units/month capacity
Manufacturer releasing Fathom remaster/remake; pricing appears to be premium; uses reflective automotive paint for cabinet finish; hosts predict success will trigger Stern to pursue classic remakes
Boutique pinball manufacturer; subject of intense criticism for Fathom Mermaid and Centaur production delays; Kaneda predicts possible closure in 2024
Cautionary example of failed delivery promises; promised two-month delivery, still unfulfilled two years later per Kaneda
Australian pinball manufacturer producing Fathom Revisited remake, Marty Robbins associated as designer
Source of rumor about Chicago Gaming's War of the Worlds as next title; from Australia per Dave's reference
Near completion of Fathoms run, planning Centaur, with original War of the Worlds design (Marty Robbins) rumored for future
Neo-pinball/indie company in Australia attempting to build American Pinball machine for Texas Pinball Festival spring 2026
Boutique manufacturer; Damien (owner) initially promised July production start, later delayed; now shipping Mermaid Editions
Boutique manufacturer of Fathom (Mermaid and standard editions); Kaneda warns against pre-ordering next title due to delays and financial concerns
Boutique manufacturer with documented delivery failures; promising 8-week delivery but delivering in 8-10 months
Pinball manufacturer; Kaneda speculates is 'seemingly done' based on industry observation
Boutique manufacturer facing production delays and demand/goodwill erosion; rumor about potential US relocation
Boutique Australian pinball manufacturer producing limited-edition games; subject of sustained criticism for delays, missed deadlines, and misleading customer communication
Australian boutique manufacturer; criticized for lack of transparency on production capacity; delivery delays (eight weeks promised, eight months actual); scaled factory overhead too aggressively; CEO Damien promised transparency but delivered limited behind-scenes access
Distressed manufacturer still accepting deposits on Centaur; Kaneda cites refund issues and questions operational viability
Australian manufacturer; notorious for unfulfilled orders; shifted from 'pay when shipped' to 'pay one week after notified' terms; using deposit model criticized as outdated
Failed pinball manufacturer; subject of creditor documentation leak exposing customer addresses and payment histories
Defunct/defunct-status manufacturer; facing serious scrutiny over missing customer funds (~$1M AUD); Centaur Oblivion Edition pre-orders never delivered; Kaneda expects no resurgence
Manufacturer referenced critically by Kaneda regarding delivery timeline misrepresentations and customer payment practices
Defunct startup; collapse discussed as cautionary tale; founders Damien and Marty allegedly made false delivery promises; sent cease-and-desist to Wayne in Australia
Australian manufacturer; heavily criticized for Fathom delays and misleading timelines; releasing Centaur
Criticized heavily for misleading customers. Sent Centaur payment-in-full notices (January 2024), then announced recapitalization weeks later. Kaneda calls out deceptive business practices (Rob Peter to pay Paul model). Ben Heck Marty (associated with company) did not disclose recapitalization on recent podcast appearance.
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer criticized for slow production, delivery delays, and lack of transparency
Manufacturer; Kaneda very critical; Centaur delivery promised January 2024 (Kaneda doubts); 'don't even want to talk about them anymore'
Boutique pinball manufacturer in crisis; released Kelts and Fathom; attempting to produce Centaur remake; announced 'recapitalization' statement; primary target of Kaneda's critique
Australian manufacturer; criticized for lack of transparency, production delays, questionable employee count claims
Boutique manufacturer being criticized for announcing new titles while still unable to complete existing production
New manufacturer; subject of criticism regarding slow production pace (one game shipped in ~12 months)
Scottish boutique manufacturer of Fathom Mermaid Edition; made false 8-week delivery promises that extended 8 months; received D- grade
Boutique manufacturer; struggling with production delays and execution; only 250 Mermaid editions sold; criticized for lack of manufacturing expertise
Manufacturer facing production delays; promised January start with no follow-up communication; Damien rejected Kaneda's podcast offer
Boutique manufacturer; accused of radio silence after taking pre-orders 10 months prior; creating owner-only thread to limit criticism and accountability
Boutique pinball manufacturer criticized for Fathom production delays and invoicing practices
Boutique manufacturer; Fathom production experiencing quality and shipping delays
Pinball manufacturer; produced Kelts; missed Fathom delivery deadlines by 8-10 months; facing viability questions; known for neo-pinball playfield innovation
Pinball manufacturer with Centaur and Fathom in production; facing financial/operational issues; refund policy via Flippin' Out Pinball distributor
Australian manufacturer under significant scrutiny; alleged production/shipping delays, lack of transparency, with only one machine picked up in three weeks
Boutique manufacturer; Centaur in pre-production; Fathom run wrapping; history of delays; now on final test to prove accuracy with customer timelines.
Small manufacturer; producing Centaur and Keltz games; criticized for production inconsistency and staffing issues
Boutique pinball manufacturer; suspected of using pre-order money from new customers to fulfill old orders; customers reported waiting 20+ weeks for delivery
Boutique manufacturer criticized for misleading 8-week delivery claims (actual 6 months), secretive production numbers, and slow Fathom Mermaid edition output
Startup Australian pinball manufacturer; successfully shipping Kelts, preparing Fathom remake; overcoming supply chain and manufacturing hurdles
Active pinball manufacturer as of 2021; one of 10+ current manufacturers discussed
Scottish manufacturer struggling with production delays (Fathom editions), staff issues, and financial viability; Kaneda predicts likely failure in 2024
Boutique manufacturer struggling with low production output; operating with skeleton crew; viability concerns due to inability to achieve consistent manufacturing cadence
Boutique manufacturer of Fathom Revisited accused of severe delivery delays (promised 8 weeks, customer waiting 20+ weeks) and poor communication with customers
Boutique manufacturer producing Fathom remake; experiencing significant production delays (10 months); expected to begin shipping in April 2022; Kaneda questions long-term financial viability
Maker of Fathom; repeatedly missed delivery dates (July, summer, winter, January); as of Feb 1, zero units built
Boutique pinball manufacturer based in Australia; announced Fathom one year ago with promised July 2023 shipping; has missed deadline and provided minimal updates; attempting to scale production.
Scottish boutique manufacturer; experiencing radio silence on Cactus Canyon delays; alleged underpaying of staff leading to departures; community thread hijacked by off-topic discussion; pattern matches pre-collapse Deep Root behavior
Pinball manufacturer; has not issued official statement on Fathom production status; rumored to debut fully-built machines at TPF; silent on production timeline
Australian boutique; delayed Fathom shipments, refund processing delays reported
Australian manufacturer; Fathom machines reported with widespread quality issues; announced financial restructuring; supply chain challenges from Australia-based production
Boutique manufacturer; criticized for Fathom delays (promised 8 weeks, 15+ weeks elapsed with customers still waiting); Kaneda notes they're only producing one game per week
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer, subject of accountability criticism for delayed Fathom shipments
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer founded by Damien Harton, released Celts and Wraith originals and attempted remakes of Fathom, Centaur, Mermaid; subject of episode as apparently defunct company
Manufacturer with delayed deliveries; promising series ticket holders game delivery by end of month; subject of Kaneda's monitoring for production updates
Australian manufacturer; described as potentially out of business; unable to complete own game production
Australian manufacturer; Don expresses curiosity about their business model and production status
Company using Fast Pinball boards for remaking classic games (Centaur, Fathom).
Australian manufacturer; criticized for lack of transparency on production capacity; customer uncertainty noted
Boutique pinball manufacturer cited as example of company that handles customer inquiries individually rather than via public transparency
Criticized for slow manufacturing pace and questionable authenticity of factory tour video; first Fathom title in production
Boutique manufacturer; transparency issues with Fathom production timeline claims; lack of photographic evidence of progress
Manufacturer of Fathom remake; Papadiuk skeptical production will meet early 2022 timeline and predicts continued delays through February
Australian boutique manufacturer; failed/bankrupt; example of fulfillment disaster; Fathom shipping issues (container delays, air freight only); cautionary tale for community
Pinball manufacturer; criticized for failing to deliver promises, described as 'hiding out'; damaged brand with Fathom release
Manufacturer of Fathom Mermaid; criticized for cash flow issues and production timeline transparency
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer with Fathom and Celts in production; experiencing significant delays
Developer of Fathom facing 9-month delays, significant cash burn, mounting customer pressure; no production updates or imagery released
Australian boutique manufacturer with 250-unit pre-orders (9 months old) unfulfilled; promised January 2026 update never delivered; Chris predicts July/August fulfillment; CEO Damian Harton unfriended Chris on Facebook
Boutique manufacturer; Kaneda would not invest capital with
Manufacturer facing severe criticism for lack of transparency, delayed Fathoms production, and Ponzi-scheme-like operations
Australian boutique manufacturer criticized for failure to deliver promised games; Fathom units incomplete; facing credibility crisis per host
Had bad 2022 with delays; took 250 Mermaid edition orders and several hundred standard Fathom edition orders; poor communication and efficiency; Kaneda describes as 'most efficient' sarcastically
Australian manufacturer led by Damien Harton; plagued by production delays on Fathom remake; facing financial strain from accumulated burn costs
Subject of negative YouTube exposé by Kerry Hardy revealing customer service failures and dishonest practices
Remake specialist; Fathoms delayed; Alien xenomorph head grabber identified as best toy
Boutique manufacturer facing production delays; took nonrefundable deposits in May 2021 for Fathom game; announced first unit 26 days before episode but shipping stalled
Mentioned as facing labor shortage challenges like other boutique manufacturers
Boutique manufacturer experiencing Fathom remake production delays, ignoring customer refund requests, pattern-repeating industry failure history
Australian pinball manufacturer; released production video showing Fathom Mermaid Edition; subject of scrutiny regarding production capability and transparency
Australian boutique manufacturer; subject of reliability concerns re: Fathom Remake production delays and lack of transparency
Mentioned as company whose attention will be diverted by Toy Story launch; implied to be struggling with Fathom production
Manufacturer of Celts; art package criticized for poor character illustrations; Kaneda promises future episodes examining company's unfulfilled promises
Australian boutique manufacturer; central case study for the episode's thesis; released Kelts successfully but failed to deliver Fathom units on promised timeline
Struggling with Fathom Mermaid production; one year behind promised July timeline; waiting on parts; poor communication with customers; 250-unit run at risk
Australian independent homebrew pinball builder; produced 50-100 machines (The Champion Pub, others) without major corporate resources; cited as model for efficient small-batch manufacturing
Podcast guest appearance by Jared during the month; solo episode produced; positive community feedback received.
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer (2018-2024) that promised games Celts, Fathom, and Centaur; accumulated $2.7M debt, liquidated July 2024 with $120K in assets
Distributor/logistics company that expedited Celts machine delivery to John by air freight.
Emerging manufacturer; released Scottish-themed pinball machine with personalized clan names, priced at $5,200+, 12-week lead time
Founder of Haggis Pinball; released transparency videos about production scaling; praised for integrity and intentions by hosts
Australian pinball manufacturer developing the Kelts game; based in Australia
Australian pinball manufacturer that has collapsed; released Kelts and Fathom/Centaur variant machines; founded by Damien
Boutique pinball manufacturer; released Fathom machine with premium 'reflecto cabinet' design and LCD screens; producing ~250 limited edition 'mermaid' versions.
Australian homebrew pinball manufacturer; created Celts single-level game; hosted stream for game reveal; scheduled to appear on Poor Man's Pinball Podcast but didn't show
Pinball manufacturer undergoing recapitalization; associated with Marty Robbins
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer with controversial manufacturing practices, equipment leasing arrangements, and playfield quality issues
Australian pinball manufacturer that collapsed; known for Fathom Revisited and Centaur games
Australian pinball manufacturer that has officially declared bankruptcy; produced Centaur and Fathom Revisited
Pinball artisan resurrecting/remaking Fathom machine with updated artwork
Podcast/media outlet where Steven Martin currently works after Head to Head Pinball Podcast transition
Defunct pinball manufacturer; folded due to economic/market conditions; was working on Fathom Revisited and Centauri remake projects
Pinball manufacturer that recently announced Centaur remake, previously released Fathom which was well-received
Boutique pinball manufacturer that produced Fathom Revisited remake; reportedly out of business
Manufacturer of Fathom Revisited remake; Manu concerned about representing them negatively due to critical stream of their table
Competitive pinball player from France/Bay Area; reportedly won Pinnberg tournament five years ago and purchased a Prospector machine
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer, presenting their first official pinball machine (Kelts) at a public show
Australian pinball manufacturer criticized for unfulfilled promises on games; Fathom Revisit mermaid editions successful on secondary market
Pinball player (Damian) who won Capital Quarter Black Friday tournament
Single-product manufacturer of Centaur; insufficient sales forecasting; predicted to struggle in 2024
Australian boutique manufacturer; financially unstable; self-financed by Marty; has accumulated vendor debt; pre-sold 5-game series; struggling to complete Fathoms production; Centaur remaster announced next
Manufacturer of Fathom pinball; criticized for lack of transparency about production numbers, slow ramp-up, and missed early May delivery deadlines
Boutique manufacturer; Kaneda suggests company not on radar, questions Centaur sales
Struggling manufacturer with incomplete Fathom production; Centaur expected to fail; Marty Robbins' War of the Worlds game rumored but unshown for years; future viability questioned
Boutique manufacturer suggested by Kaneda as potentially afraid to participate in transparency challenge
Scottish manufacturer; heavily criticized for production delays, unfulfilled orders dating to May 2023, and cash flow concerns
Australian boutique manufacturer that ceased operations in 2024
Manufacturer accused of deliberate deception regarding delivery timelines; Kaneda predicts financial insolvency and business failure in 2024
Criticized for failed recapitalization attempt; Kaneda predicts business closure
Bankrupt Australian pinball manufacturer; Kaneda discusses accountability of partners during company's collapse
Australian boutique manufacturer; Kaneda criticizes for announcing third game (Centaur) while only 100 Fathoms completed after 1+ year; warns against pre-ordering
Criticized for lack of factory transparency, using video props instead of showing actual production; appears to operate inefficiently with small staff
Boutique manufacturer; host hopeful for Centaur machine releases and Fathom build completion
Criticized for poor social media transparency and factory tour communication compared to Spooky
Has unreleased game by Marty Robbins in development; characterized as dependent on ancillary income or facing failure
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer founded by Damien Harton; collapsed after initial promise; known for hybrid acrylic/plywood playfield innovation designed to eliminate dimpling/pooling; company completely removed online presence upon closure
Entered liquidation in August 2024; produced Keltoi, Fathom Revisited, and announced Centaur; caused significant customer losses
Community member who had tournament scores on Walking Dead at Blind Robin; scores removed by another player.
Manufacturer Carrie references as cautionary example of failed loyalty incentive; couldn't pay bills, games never shipped
Pinball manufacturer that built the Centaur Revisited Oblivion Edition being unboxed
Boutique pinball manufacturer with ~18 months operating history; developing Kelts game with acrylic-bonded playfield technology
Pinball manufacturer that has shipped their first Celts game and teased their next licensed title (possibly Jaws)
Released videos showing Reflecto Cab artwork and Fathom trailer, known for transparency in production updates
Pinball manufacturer that sold out mermaid editions
Pinball manufacturer experiencing facility relocation and material cost challenges
Small pinball manufacturer praised for transparency with factory tour and supply chain explanations
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; released Fathom machine; confirmed next title is Centaur; facing production capacity and parts availability constraints
Manufacturer not officially at 2022 Expo, but someone brought their Mermaid Edition Fathom for display
Pinball manufacturer in the Valley Games remake series; recently released Fathom, experiencing production delays
Pinball manufacturer developing Centaur Revisited remake with Beast and Orblivion editions
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; founded by the CEO featured in this interview; makes Fathom, Class of 81, Centaur remake; employs 20 people; manufactures at ~1 game/day
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer facing production delays, order fulfillment issues, and reputation damage following COVID-19 disruptions and rapid facility expansion
Defunct pinball manufacturer that collapsed; subject of investigation for customer fraud, quality control failures, and alleged financial misconduct
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer that collapsed; produced Centaur and Fathom games; owes $500K+ to creditors; closed operations with systematic asset stripping
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer expanding production capacity and pivoting to license classic Bally/Williams remakes (Fathom first of five planned) after original title Celts.
Australian competitor providing weekly updates and transparency about operations (contrast to Deep Root)
Pinball manufacturer bringing Fathom remake to TPF
Boutique pinball manufacturer appearing to be in terminal financial decline; two main titles are Fathom and Centaur Revisited
Pinball remake manufacturer; working on Fathom and Centaur remakes
Mentioned as contrasting example of manufacturer willing to conduct public factory tours demonstrating manufacturing capability, unlike Deep Root
Australian pinball manufacturer; collapsed due to fraud; approximately $2 million in customer losses; games Fathom and Centaur never fully delivered
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer releasing a remake of the classic Centaur pinball machine; known for delays and premium pricing
Australian pinball manufacturer announcing Centaur remake; Don expresses trust concerns based on Fathom delays
Boutique manufacturer executing strong content strategy through remake of solid-state classic Fathom; praised for transparency and organic brand building
Boutique manufacturer positioned between 'big three' and lower tier; host believes has potential to surpass American Pinball
Mentioned by host as legitimate manufacturer deserving community respect
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer releasing a Centaur remake in multiple editions with premium Beast Edition at $16,700
Australian pinball manufacturer; announced Centaur remake at $10k–$16.7k; known for Fathom Mermaid Edition and Kelts; consumer confidence concerns; slow production history
Australian pinball manufacturer facing recapitalization and supply chain issues; making Centaur and Fathom remake
Australian manufacturer of Fathom Revisited and upcoming Centaur Revisited; announcing further production delays due to supply chain methodology pivot
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer known for Celts and Fathom Revisited; announcing Centaur Revisited with Beast Edition ($15k AUD) and Orblivion Edition ($25k AUD).
Australian remake manufacturer partnering with Planetary for Valley game remakes like Centaur; disadvantaged by international shipping costs to U.S. market
Pinball manufacturer; recently moved production from Kelts to Fathom; experienced factory lockdown and transition; community reception positive on build quality
Australian pinball manufacturer (Melbourne-based, founded 2018) that produced Kelts, Fathom Revisited, and attempted Centaur Revisited; entered voluntary liquidation July 18, 2024
Boutique pinball manufacturer; had first expo showing (aside from tournaments) at TazPen; displayed Keltz and Fathom Revisited machines
Pinball manufacturer. Kaneda and Jason discuss trying to arrange a factory tour by creating a charity fundraiser where each curse word spoken donates $5 to Damien/Haggis's chosen charity.
Boutique pinball manufacturer developing hybrid playfield technology; released Kelts machine; transparent operations with daily video logs
Australian pinball manufacturer; announced horror game initially, pivoted to Celts as first public reveal at Expo 2019
Defunct pinball manufacturer; failed company owned by Damien; employed Marty among others
Australian-based pinball manufacturer in liquidation with $2M+ in creditors
Australian pinball manufacturer announcing Fathom Revisited remake with deal for five early-era Bally games
Smaller pinball manufacturer producing Kelts machines; dropping P3 Rock, transitioning to Fast Pinball system for Williams license remakes
Australian boutique manufacturer in severe financial/operational crisis with skeleton crew, supply chain issues, unfulfilled Fathom/Centaur pre-orders
New pinball manufacturer; produced The Celts; now in production of Fathom Revisited (started January 2022); owner is Damien
Boutique pinball manufacturer shipping Fathom remakes; first confirmed delivery to Australian customer reported
Very small pinball company with fanboy defenders in forums; missing deadlines; experiencing quality issues similar to FABM
Pinball manufacturer whose problematic full upfront payment model is criticized by Orbital Albert as warning sign
Pinball manufacturer with business/operational issues; Orbital Albert questions intentions of leadership
Pinball manufacturer behind Fathom Revisited; significantly behind schedule but expected to begin shipments end of April 2024.
Boutique manufacturer on ranking list; known for Kelts and Fathom Revisited
Mentioned as bringing nothing to Expo; described humorously as bringing 'crippling debt and sadness'
Manufacturer referenced in context of past controversy involving Marty Robbins and Damien
Pinball manufacturer involved in controversy discussed on Final Round podcast segment; related to Marty and Jeff Teolis
Boutique manufacturer; host speculates could have been better choice for Harry Potter license
Defunct pinball manufacturer; failure was predictable so less surprising than JJP's strategic misstep
Uses Multimorphic boards; client that could be affected by P3 ecosystem changes
Pinball manufacturer providing Celts game update
Manufacturer of Centaur Revisited machine shown at festival with early code
Smaller manufacturer displaying Celts and Fathom Revisited at the show
Australian startup that launched Celts game in late 2020; limited 200-unit production run at AU$7,500 with customization options
Modern boutique manufacturer (Fathom Revisited)
Existing Planetary Pinball licensee for Williams/Bally remakes; adopted FAST Pinball system for remakes
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer founded 2018, now in liquidation; produced Celts, Wraith, Fathom Revisited, and Centaur Revisited
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; announced Fathom Revisited remake; currently producing Celts as first title
Manufacturer with two titles displayed at EPC 2025 free play area
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer announcing second 'Revisited' series game
Australian pinball manufacturer; showing Centaur Revisited at Pinfest with significantly expanded code
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; produces Fathom Revisited, Celts, and upcoming Centaur Revisited
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer shipping Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition machines to Europe
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer with remake titles Fathom Revisited and Centaur Revisited; history of production delays
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; producing Fathom Mermaid edition and developing Centaur Bally remake
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Centaur Revisited remake; led by CEO Damian Hartin
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer working on a series of classic Bally/Williams remakes; posting cryptic teaser video
Remake manufacturer building Fathom; has sold reservation spots for five classic Bally solid-state remakes; planning to announce next title at Australian pinball show mid-July
Competitor manufacturer; allegedly copied Homepin's playfield art sandwich design
Manufacturer of older Bally game remakes
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer known for classic Bally/Williams remakes; releasing Fathom Revisited and planning additional classic remakes
Australian boutique pinball machine manufacturer; producers of Celts and Fathom Revisited
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; currently completing Fathom Revisited (second game) and planning third game announcement
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; producing Celts and Fathom Revisited machines
Building and shipping Fathom Revisited machines; limited public visibility in early 2023
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer shipping Fathom Mermaid Edition machines
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer producing Fathom Revisited remake; currently shipping machines to US and Europe
Homebrew/small manufacturer; Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition featured at event
Pinball manufacturer/remake developer who created the Fathom Remake Mermaid Edition
Manufacturer donating products to Flippin the Script on Autism charity event
Manufacturer of Celts pinball machine in Starport lineup
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer producing Fathom Revisited; founder Damian actively managing customer communications
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; delivering first commercial Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition machines
Australian pinball manufacturer producing Fathom Revisited variant
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; subject of production schedule rumors
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer, producer of Fathom Revisited
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; Celts featured in temporary exhibition
Manufacturer producing Fathom remake with machines entering final testing phase
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; subject of production timeline reporting
Pinball manufacturer/developer; showcased Fathom Remake gameplay
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer producing Celts and working on Fathom remake as second title
Pinball manufacturer producing Celts machines
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer producing Celts and Fathom remake; founder Damian
Pinball manufacturer with one update mentioned
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; announced manufacturing of Fathom Revisited as second title
Australian-based pinball manufacturer producing remakes of Fathom and Centaur; new to US market with shipping challenges
Created Keltz machine; left incomplete Keltz (missing playfield) in storage via Ed Vanderveen for Texas Pinball Festival
Australian pinball manufacturer bringing Fathom remake and Kelts machines to TPF
Manufacturer presenting Fathom game at trade show with Damien and Marty Robbins
Scottish pinball manufacturer facing compounding challenges: Australian bushfires affecting operations, then COVID-19 canceling TPF and MGC appearances for Celts game debut
Australia-based pinball manufacturer partnering with Chicago Coin to create early 1980s Valley pinball remakes; starting with Fathom Revisited
Tier-2 manufacturer experiencing repeated production delays; characterized as 'falling out of favor'
Australian pinball manufacturer; Fathoms machine on display at BPAC with color LCD/LED DMD
Pinball manufacturer that went under; host lost money on merchandise and gave away branded hats at tournaments
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer releasing Fathom Revisited remake in two editions; limited manufacturing capacity (one Kelts shipped to date)
Sold out 250 units of Mermaid edition Fathom upgrade at $9,000 each
Australian pinball manufacturer that collapsed; produced Centaur (only ~3 units made), Fathom; failed to deliver on pre-orders and deposits
Pinball manufacturer; Don played all three of their machines: Fathom, Centaur, Kelts
Australian pinball manufacturer; announcing Centaur Revisited as third release after Kelts and Fathom Revisited
Manufacturer that has 'imploded officially' within last 60 days; subject of Kerry Hardy video documentary series
Defunct manufacturer; mentioned by Don as cautionary example ('nobody is haggis pinball anymore')
Referenced in episode title; community impatience with this manufacturer indicated
Manufacturer of Fathom Revisited (Mermaid Edition) custom build coming to Zach's collection
Pinball manufacturer; announced $100 AUD Celts membership drive with exclusive swag and previews to upcoming titles
Boutique pinball manufacturer; produced Fathom Revisited remake; shared production counts; part of 2.0 kit expansion trend
Smaller pinball manufacturer mentioned in quality standards discussion
Australian pinball manufacturer that has ceased operations; pre-order customers left without machines or refunds
No new games announced for TPF 2024
Pinball manufacturer; criticized for poor customer support, lack of software updates, unresolved hardware issues (Kelts lockdown bar cracks, Fathom t-nuts)
Australian pinball manufacturer with eight Fathom Revisited units in production; completed Kelts production; features dual subwoofers and floor-projecting LED light show
Manufacturer recently reporting parts shortages as major manufacturing hurdle
Pinball manufacturer with two machines in development; Robbins hosting Q&A session at TPF
Pinball modification company mentioned for Fathom 2.0 upgrade work; parallel to Paradigm Tilt's conversion kit approach
Australian pinball builder using P3 Rock system for custom games including Kelts
Manufacturer compared to American Pinball regarding business failure; Don notes American Pinball is different (did not take money and fail to deliver like Haggis/Deep Root)
Attempted price increase in recent years; unsuccessful based on host commentary
Failed manufacturer referenced by Kaneda; criticized for lack of internal accountability; founder Damian Hardin associated with unrefunded consumer dollars
Australian pinball manufacturer (2018-2024) run by Damien Harden; ceased trading and entered liquidation; manufactured Stealth, Fathom, and Centaur remakes; all social media accounts down; customers lost money on pre-orders.
Fathom machine in production, facing supply chain delays (~6 months behind), community concerns about reduced transparency in updates
Pinball manufacturer; announced manufacturing commencement for Fathom Remake; Series Ticket Holders receiving Mermaid Edition first; production expected within 4 weeks
Australian manufacturer; Fathom game in factory production; progressing toward rollout per Dr. John factory visit
Struggling with production delays; first Fathom machine went into storage rather than customer hands; unfulfilled deposits from April 2021; suspected financial difficulties post-lockdown
Fathom Revisited machine shipping with 8-week post-payment delivery target; public debut at Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show in Tacoma
Scottish manufacturer shipping Fathom Revisited remakes; planning Centaur remake announcement for 2023 with tiered limited/classic editions
Australian manufacturer continuing Fathom Revisited production; rumors of insolvency disputed by ongoing releases; planning Centaur remake
Pinball manufacturer with Fathom-revisited machine; faces predicted 1+ year production wait times
Australian manufacturer producing Fathom Revisited Classic Epsilon Edition and Kelps. Plans completion by end of 2024 with new title announcement mid-2024 and production start early 2024.
Australian manufacturer announcing production slowdown and supply chain restructuring; Fathom Revisited and Centaur Revisited on backorder.
Boutique manufacturer mentioned in context of ongoing production concerns (not detailed in provided excerpt)
Australian pinball manufacturer that collapsed into liquidation; removed equipment from factory before creditors could recover; cleared all online presence; accused of continuing to accept payments while unable to fulfill orders.
Melbourne-based manufacturer showing manufacturing progress on social media post-lockdown; transitioning from Kelts to Fathom production
Australian pinball manufacturer announcing Fathom remake as their second title; expanding facility 4x and targeting 50 games/month production.
Clan Haggis game in late-stage production; shipping merchandise swag packs to Australian customers first; cabinetry assembled, playfields cut and printing; expected to ship soon
Australian manufacturer resuming full production post-COVID; Celts game being manufactured with expo special offering $1000+ in extras at $6000 US price
Victoria, Australia-based manufacturer unable to produce games due to COVID lockdown; awaiting completion of unspecified game project
Boutique manufacturer; Kelts machine limited to 200 units; production units 2-4 at Texas Pinball Festival; Damien as head operator in Australia
Boutique pinball manufacturer confirming Centaur Revisited remake with two trim levels
Australian manufacturer shipping Celts machines to US buyers; demonstrating strong customer service (700-mile technician trip); positioning as international Spooky equivalent
Pinball manufacturer; Fathom cabinet production beginning; experiencing manufacturing complexity.
Fathom Mermaid Edition sold out (250 units); July 2025 delivery window; focused on Fathom 2.0 code updates
Scottish manufacturer in factory transition; finalizing layout with German machinery; Celts and Fathom Mermaid Edition shipments expected 1-2 months
Recently announced Fathom; generated discussion fuel for EGP podcast; mentioned as source of 'substantive' industry news
Interview with Dr. John at end of episode; pinball manufacturer/business discussed
Pinball manufacturer; Kelts machine experienced manufacturing delay
Australian manufacturer mentioned in holiday greetings; participants in festive segment with Spooky team
Spooky subsidiary producing games in Canada; pricing around $6,250 CAD; continuing production during lockdown
Australian pinball manufacturer; air-freighting three machines to Texas Pinball Festival; has one additional machine potentially for sale at MGC; being covered extensively by TPN
Boutique manufacturer with beautiful game design (Fathoms) but struggling with manufacturing speed; cited as example of manufacturing-as-bottleneck
Pinball manufacturer producing Centaur machine, subject to Kerry's design critique regarding cabinet protection and mirror implementation
Boutique pinball manufacturer; announced limited-time Fathom upgrade kit breaking Mermaid Edition exclusivity; working on Centaur or 8-Ball Deluxe as next title
Pinball manufacturer releasing Centaur remake with Beast and Orblivion editions; previously released Fathom
Australian pinball manufacturer reportedly building 1-2 games per week with skeleton crew, trying to fulfill Fathom orders paid for over a year ago
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer that entered liquidation; failed to deliver pre-ordered Fathom and Centaur machines; over $1.1M in combined creditor losses
Subject of Silver Ball Chronicles upcoming episode; implied to have business issues based on context ('He's going there immediately. Everyone else has.')
Referenced in context of taking money and not disclosing production status; comparison point for DPX spokesperson choices
Released Fathom pinball; struggled to reach 250-unit sales goal; released without gameplay video; hosts criticized for lack of marketing transparency.
Australian pinball manufacturer; licensed five classic Bally games for remakes; produced original game Kelts; partnering with Planetary Pinball for distribution.
Manufacturer/seller; Bruce obtaining a Fathom from them for his new basement restoration room
Boutique Australian pinball manufacturer; producing Fathom Revisited with upgrade kits and series ticket program for five planned Bally remakes
Australian manufacturer; released Fathom Mermaid Edition variants; introduced Standard Plus edition with some previously exclusive features, causing customer dissatisfaction
Australian pinball manufacturer; teased unreleased remake in June 2023 with billiards/motorcycle audio; speculation suggests 8 Ball Deluxe or Centaur remake
Australian pinball manufacturer; announced Centaur Revisited remake (Beast 250 units at 15k AUD, Oblivion 50 units at 25k AUD)
Australian pinball manufacturer that liquidated on July 18, 2024, due to alleged fraudulent business practices. Founded by Damien Hartin.
Australian pinball manufacturer; completed Celts production; announced move to Fathom Revisited manufacturing
Australian startup planning to unveil Celts game at Texas Pinball Festival; using retrofitted EM-era cabinet without ramp capability.
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer announcing Fathom Revisited remake, facility expansion targeting 50 units/month, and in-house backglass production capability
European-based manufacturer not significantly impacted by US tariff
Not manufacturing; game design incomplete
Scottish pinball manufacturer with Celts game available for pre-order starting December 1, 2019 at $5,250-$7,000 base price
Pinball manufacturer; exhibited Kelts game at Expo for first time in finished playfield state; previously showed blank wood prototype at Texas Pinball Festival
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer announcing Fathom remake with Classic and Mermaid editions; expanding operations from 150 to 700 square meters
Pinball manufacturer whose games incorporate 2.0 modernization features as standard
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer producing custom machines; Damien Carr (owner/designer) and Greg (software engineer) mentioned; promoting machines at tournaments; offering discount code 'RyanPimbleProfile.'
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer founded by Damien Harton; released Celts: Let the Games Begin as debut game; innovated hybrid playfield technology using plywood/acrylic bonding; outsources art, music, and application to specialized local talent.
New pinball manufacturer by Damian Hartland; production starts November 1st; game featured at Expo with single-level playfield, island games/battle plans rule set, four multi-balls
Australian pinball manufacturer; subject of first episode in 'Pinball Down Under' series
Pinball manufacturer; produced Kelts and Fathom models; known for manufacturing delays and communication issues; mentioned in previous episode with recent listener corrections
Australian boutique manufacturer; Centaur pre-orders with non-refundable deposits now radio silent
Australian pinball manufacturer that collapsed; produced Fathom and Centaur machines; shut down warehouse and ceased operations without fulfilling orders or refunding deposits
Pinball manufacturer; recently ceased operations; closure cited by hosts as revealing Stern's operational complexity and justifying sympathy for launch code delays.
Listed as boutique manufacturer in modern pinball landscape
Now-defunct manufacturer; Martin Robbins (Head to Head) transitioned there; mentioned as failed venture
Australian pinball manufacturer; employing Martin Robbins as designer; producing Centaur remake with significantly expanded code
Australian pinball manufacturer with team members Damien and Marty Robbins, demonstrated strong market interest at Texas Pinball Festival.
Australian manufacturer; announced Bally game remakes; released Celts and Fathom reworked
Australian boutique manufacturer led by Damien Harton; produces Celts with exceptional build quality; faces supply chain challenges requiring locally-sourced component manufacturing; acquiring Bally licenses for remakes (Fathom, Mermaid)
Australian pinball manufacturer; previously remade Fathom; announcing Centaur remake in two editions
Australian pinball manufacturer releasing Centaur Resurrected; praised for build quality, playfield protection, and customer service; 4,000 Facebook followers
Australian manufacturer; representative Damien unable to attend American events due to airport closures
Boutique manufacturer developing proprietary acrylic playfield protection and innovative top-down access system.
Australian manufacturer using innovative polycarbonate playfield technology; demonstrated durability with hammer testing
Boutique manufacturer recently under criticism; released transparency letter about slowing production to refocus and recapitalize
Australian pinball manufacturer; experienced catastrophic manufacturing and business failure; Fathom playfields had delamination issues; company attempted production scaling beyond capability
Previously licensed and remade Williams/Bally title Fathom
Bankrupt Australian manufacturer that attempted Fathom and Centaur remakes; gap in market now being addressed by AP/PPS
Boutique manufacturer referenced as cautionary tale of troubled new manufacturer
Australian manufacturer; failed Centaur remake project (planned 5 titles) burned community trust
Now-defunct manufacturer; had deal with Planetary for Fathom and attempted Centaur remake
Mentioned as cautionary tale of company that went under and failed to deliver products (contrast to Pinball Brothers/Progetti recovery of Alien)
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer, debuted Celts at Chicago Pinball Expo
Boutique manufacturer; mentioned in context of pre-order model problems (buyers pre-ordered all five future games)
Damien (presumed designer) created game shown at Expo; single-level playfield with strong code
Australian pinball manufacturer; Marty works as game tester/tuner; produces Celts
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer; Jimmy Nails attempting to get them to bring machines to showcase
Manufacturer mentioned as using FAST platform, described as 'ill-fated endeavor'
Australian boutique pinball manufacturer developing Wraith and teasing Celts; chose not to show at TPF
Referenced as example of anti-consumer operator strategy (Damien)
Referenced as cautionary example of manufacturer collapse; Dutch Pinball risk if Melvin Williams support withdrawn
Australian boutique manufacturer; Martin is designing unreleased game for them; faced pricing/supply challenges in Australian market
Boutique manufacturer mentioned implicitly in competitor discussion
Head of Haggis Pinball; example of deliberately misleading customers and disingenuous behavior.