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Classic Playfield Reproductions

companyactive11 mentionsFirst seen Oct 6, 2005Last seen Mar 2, 2026

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Classic Playfield Reproductions is a manufacturer mentioned in 2 episode(s).

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  • factualhigh

    Tariffs added approximately $200 per CPR playfield, making total landed cost $1,400-$1,500 for a $900 base product.

    Source: Ron Halle calculationEpisode 264 – Lustrous Renaissance
  • factualhigh

    CPR moved to a smaller facility and downsized operations due to low demand and tariff pressure.

    Source: Pinball News article (cited by Ron Halle)Episode 264 – Lustrous Renaissance
  • factualhigh

    Mike Purcell is retiring from CPR; Kevin Waite continues the company.

    Source: Pinball News articleEpisode 264 – Lustrous Renaissance
  • factualhigh

    Approximately 80% of CPR's fire sale inventory sold on the February 1st launch, with Stern playfields moving fastest.

Recent Mentions (11)

  • Backglass reproduction company that occasionally produces EM titles, located at ClassicPlayfields.com

    Episode 48 - EM Backglass PreservationApr 28, 2015
  • Playfield reproduction company undergoing downscaling due to retirement of founding member; originated from Halifax Pinball and split into Fantastic Pinball and CPR

    Five Minutes to Tilt #6 – Martin Ayub on Finding the Most Trusted Source in PinballMar 1, 2026
  • Supplier of backglass, plastic set, and playfield reproduction parts

    Earthshaker Pinball Restoration: FINALEMar 15, 2024
  • Aftermarket playfield manufacturer ordered to halt Cactus Canyon back glass sales

    Cactus Canyon LE's for EVERYONE!!Nov 7, 2021
  • Supplier of mirrored back glass; Hardy's original translite was the template for this product

    Johnny Mnemonic Pinball Restoration: FinaleMar 21, 2023
  • CPR; company creating mirrored back glass reproductions for classic games

    Pinball Omnibus: Episode 9Jan 31, 2022

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Source: Ron Halle reporting on fire sale resultsEpisode 264 – Lustrous Renaissance
  • factualhigh

    CPR secured licensing agreements with Planetary Pinball for Williams/Bally titles and Mondial Group for Gottlieb games

    Source: Article statementCHANGES AHEAD AT CPR
  • factualhigh

    CPR will discontinue production of toppers, plastic upgrade kits, and speaker skins to focus on playfields, backglasses, and plastic sets

    Source: Article statementCHANGES AHEAD AT CPR
  • factualhigh

    CPR was founded in 2005 by Mike Purcell and Kevin Wayte

    Source: Article statementCHANGES AHEAD AT CPR
  • factualhigh

    CPR's first major project was creating Centaur reproduction playfields for Gene Cunningham's Illinois Pin Ball using original Bally silk screens

    Source: Article statementCHANGES AHEAD AT CPR
  • factualhigh

    CPR will reduce staff from approximately a dozen full-time employees to 2-3 staff members

    Source: Article statementCHANGES AHEAD AT CPR
  • factualhigh

    CPR contracted manufacturing for Euro Pinball Corp (Italy) and Barrels of Fun (US) starting in 2023

    Source: Article statementCHANGES AHEAD AT CPR
  • factualhigh

    Classic Playfield Reproductions released Xenon and Spectrum playfield reproductions with Spectrum in limited run

    Source: Matt ListerEpisode 9-I’m back - recap and more to come
  • factualhigh

    Classic Playfield Reproductions creates mirrored back glass versions that differ from original designs

    Source: Cary HardyPinball Omnibus: Episode 9
  • factualhigh

    Classic Playfield Reproductions has transitioned to digital printing, enabling one-off custom plastics without large minimum runs.

    Source: Tony (Eclectic Gamers host)Episode 66 - Mrs. Pin in Da House!
  • factualhigh

    Classic Playfield Reproductions purchased a digital printer and moved to a new facility to transition from silkscreen to digital printing

    Source: Jonathan Houston and Martin AyerPinball Industry News: June 2018 Re-cap
  • predictionhigh

    Digital printing will enable CPR to produce custom playfield designs and one-off orders previously impossible with silkscreen

    Source: Martin AyerPinball Industry News: June 2018 Re-cap
  • predictionhigh

    CPR's in-house equipment investment will enable smaller production runs than competitors

    Source: CPR announcement via Pinball NewsPlaying the Field
  • CPR; aftermarket pinball parts manufacturer that recently transitioned to digital printing, enabling one-off custom plastics and playfields for homebrew and rare games without large minimum runs.

    Episode 66 - Mrs. Pin in Da House!Jul 15, 2018
  • CPR; company formed by Mike Purcell and Kevin Wayte after Halifax Pinball split; based in Halifax, Nova Scotia; acquired in-house routing and silk screening equipment; partnered with Illinois Pin Ball for Centaur reproduction

    Playing the FieldOct 6, 2005
  • CPR playfield manufacturer expected to produce playfields for remake

    PEDRETTI CONFIRMS FUNHOUSE REMAKEMay 10, 2024
  • Donated Elvira Party Monsters mirrored back glass as grand prize for Halloween tournament

    EP04 Halloween TournamentSep 30, 2025
  • Pinball playfield and backglass reproduction manufacturer transitioning from silkscreen to digital printing; invested in digital printer and relocated

    Pinball Industry News: June 2018 Re-capJun 2, 2018